DR. SUKLA MONDAL SAHA

DR. SUKLA MONDAL SAHA

Associate Professor

Department Economics
Qualification Academic M.A., M.Phil. (Economics), Ph.D.(Economics)
Professional : Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications
Others: Senior Diploma in Music, Part-II certificate in NCC
Areas of Teaching Honours : Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Economics, Mathematical Economics, Statistics(Theory and Methods), Rural Development; General: Economic Theory,
Rural Development, Development Economics, Statistics.
Areas of Research Consumption Function in India, Consumer Expenditure in India, Human Development Index, Rural Poverty in India, Rural Development, Decentralised Planning.
Date of Joining 03-08-1987
Publications

Books:

  1. Rural Development: Theory and Experience, Published by New Joykali Press, Kolkata, 2006.
  2. An Outline of Current Economic Issues in India, Edited jointly with K. Das, Published by Kharagpur College, November 2016, ISBN:978-81-928665-2-9.
Articles in Journals
  1. “Estimation and analysis of the nature and extent of inequality in the distribution of consumer expenditure in Indian states”, International Journal of Applied Research: 4(5), 2018, ISSN:2394-7500(P), 2394-5869(E).
  2. “Consumption Function for India: A Study Through Growth, Break and Fluctuation”, EPRA International Journal of Economic and Business Review, Volume 4 Issue 9 (September 2016) –International Publication – ISSN(Online) – 2347-9671, ISSN(Print) – 2349-0187.
  3. “Growth, Break and Instability: Towards a Unified Methodology”, Vidyasagar University Journal of Economics, Volume 13, 2011, ISSN – 0975-8003.
Articles in Edited Volumes
  1. “Consumption Behaviour in India – A Panel Data Analysis” in An Outline of Current Economic Issues in India, Edited Volume, November 2016, ISBN: 978-81-928665-2-9. Volume, April 2014, ISBN: 978-81-92999-6-4-7.
  2. “Self-Help Groups: A Strategy for Raising Women Empowerment in Rural India” in Women Empowerment Through Self-Help Groups: Present Scenario in West Bengal, Edited
  3. “Gender Related Development Programmes and Gender Related Development Indicators in India” in Gender Budgeting – A Step towards Justice: Conceptual and Empirical Issues, Edited Volume, January 2012, ISBN: 978-81-8211-088-5.
Papers presented in Seminars/Conferences
  1. “Consumption Behaviour in India: A Panel Data Analysis”, in International Seminar on Contemporary Issues of Economic Development with Special Reference to Agriculture and Food Security, organized by Department of Economics with Rural Development, Vidyasagar University, 2016.
  2. “Child Marriage: A Social Evil” in a College Level Seminar, organized by NSS unit Kharagpur College, 2016.
  3. “Growth, Break and Fluctuation in Macro Variables: A Study of Consumption Function for India”, in International Seminar on Contemporary Issues of Economic Development with Special Reference to Public Finance and Policy, organized by Department of Economics with Rural Development, Vidyasagar University, 2015.
  4. “Save the Girl Child” in a College Level Sensitisation Programme, organized by MENT supported by District Health and Family Welfare Samity, Paschim Medinipur, 2015.
  5. “Sen and Bhagwati Debate: Some Reflections”, in National Seminar on Indian Economy and Contemporary Sen Bhagwati Debate, organized by Mahishadal Raj College, 2013.
  6. “In Search of a Cointegrating Long-run Relation between Consumption and Income in India” in National Seminar on Economic Development – Contemporary Issues, organized by Department of Economics with Rural Development, Vidyasagar University, 2013.
  7. “Self Help Group as an Instrument of Women Empowerment” in a College Level Seminar, organized by Teachers’ Council Kharagpur College, 2012.
  8. “Gender Related Development Programmes and Gender Related Development Indicators in India” in National Seminar on Gender Budgeting – A Step towards Justice, organized by Ghatal Satabarsiki Mahavidyalaya, 2011.
  9. “Nature and Trend of Food Security in India” in National Seminar on Issues of Food Security in India, organized by Department of Economics with Rural Development, Vidyasagar University, 2011.
  10. “Economic Empowerment and Social Justice of Backward Class: Some Evidences” in National Seminar on Social Mobilisation of Poor Backward Class Women through SHGs, organized by K D College of Commerce and General Studies, 2011.
  11. “Globalisation and its Effects on Indian Economy: A Macroeconomic View” in National Seminar on Indian Economy: Twenty Years after Reforms, organized by Mahishadal Raj College, 2011.
  12. “Growth, Break and Instability: Towards a Unified Methodology”, in National Seminar on Growth and Inequality in Developing Economics, organized by Department of Economics with Rural Development, Vidyasagar University, 2010.
  13. “Self Help Groups: An Alternative Way for Poverty Alleviation in Rural India” in National Seminar on Self Help Group and Rural Reconstruction, organized by Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya, 2007.
  14. “Globalisation and its Effects on Indian Economy: A Macroeconomic View” in National Seminar on Globalisation, Development and Displacement, organized by Department of Economics with Rural Development, Vidyasagar University, 2007.
  15. Participated in an One day workshop on “Promotion Under Career Advancement Scheme” Organised by IQAC, Kharagpur College Sept.14,2019 in H.B. Sarkar Memorial Hall, Kharagpur College.
  16. Participated and Presented paper entitled. Inequality in the distribution of Consumption expenditure and its decomposition in the three backward districts of W.B” in the UGC,SAP(DRS-I) sponsored Two day International Seminar on Sustainable Development of Backward Regions with Special Reference to issues Resource Management in West Bengal” organized by the Dept of Economics with Rural Development, V.U. held on 27-28 March 2019.
  17. Paper presented and selected for publication in the edited book & Paper entitled “Bhagavad Gita and its social importance”.
Seminars/Conferences attended
  1. National Seminar on New Higher Education Policy in India: Problems and Prospects, organized by K D College of Commerce and General Studies and WBCUTA, 2016.
  2. National Seminar on Occupational Safety and Health of Indian Women at Workplace, organized by Women Studies Center, Vidyasagar University, 2015.
  3. 34th Annual Conference (National Level) of Bangiya Arthaniti Parishad (Bengal Economic Association), organized by Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata, 2014.
  4. National Seminar on Agricultural and Rural Development in West Bengal: Challenges and Options, organized by Department of Economics with Rural Development, Vidyasagar University, 2014.
  5. National Seminar on Economic Development – Contemporary Issues, organized by Department of Economics with Rural Development, Vidyasagar University, 2014.
  6. Workshop for Revision of Syllabus in Economics, organized by Department of Economics with Rural Development, Vidyasagar University, 2014.
  7. National Seminar on System of Governance in Higher Education, organized by Midnapore College and WBCUTA, 2012.
  8. National Seminar on Women and Domestic Violence, organized by Women Studies Center, Vidyasagar University, 2012.
  9. State Level Workshop on C Language and its Application, organized by Kharagpur College and WBCUTA, 2012.
  10. National Seminar on Scientific Ideas as Reflected in Vedas and Later Sanskrit Literature, organized by Department of Sanskrit, Kharagpur College in collaboration with Department of Sanskrit, Vidyasagar University, 2012.
  11. Regional Level Seminar on Ordinance of Universities in West Bengal: Advancement or Retrogression?, organized by VTT College and WBCUTA, 2011.
  12. National Seminar on Protecting the Rights of the Marginalised Women: Modes and Challenges, organized by Women Studies Center, Vidyasagar University, 2011.
  13. National Seminar on A New Movement in Indian Philosophy and Culture: Contributions of Swami Vivekananda, organized by Department of Philosophy, Kharagpur College in collaboration with Ramkrishna Mission Vidyamandir, Belur Math, 2011.
  14. State Level Seminar on History, Myth and Fiction: An Interface Indian English Novels, organized by Department of English, Kharagpur College in collaboration with Vidyasagar University English Teachers’ Consortium, 2011.
  15. National Seminar on Women Development in the Perspective of Socio Cultural, Environmental, and Health Issues, organized by Women Studies Center, Vidyasagar University, 2010.
  16. National Seminar on Teaching Methodology in Higher Education, organized by Kharagpur College and WBCUTA, 2010.
  17. International Seminar on Higher Education and Employability, organized by Vidyasagar University Teachers’ Association, 2009.
  18. National Seminar on Recent Economic Crisis and the Indian Economy, organized by Department of Economics with Rural Development, Vidyasagar University, 2009.
  19. Regional Level Seminar on Yash Pal Committee Report and the Shifting Paradigms of Higher Education in India, organized by Paschim Medinipur District Committee, WBCUTA, 2009.
  20. State Level Workshop on Social Exclusion and Needed Actions: Focus on Weaker Section, Poverty and Gender in India, organized by Vidyasagar University, 2008.
  21. Regional Level Seminar on The National Knowledge Commission – Emerging Contentions in the Realm of Higher Education in India, organized by Paschim Medinipur District Committee, WBCUTA, 2007.
  22. National Seminar on Women and Applied Ethics, organized by Department of Philosophy, Raja N L Khan Women’s College, 2007.
Coursework Attended (a) Ph. D. Coursework in Economics, organized by Department of Economics with Rural Development, Vidyasagar University, 2011.
Acted as Resource Person
  1. In a Workshop for TGT (S. St.) and delivered a speech on “How are Social Sciences Interrelated ? ” organized by Kendriya Vidyalaya, No. 2, Kharagpur. 2016.
  2. On the International Women’s day Speaker – “Women and the Society under on NGO Kharagpur,DISHA FOUNDATION, Social welfare organization on 08.03.2019.
Convener
  1. Sardar Ballav Bhai Patel Birth Anniversary Celebration Committee, 2014 and 2015.
  2. Workshop on “Consumer Issues” supported by Department of Consumer Affairs and Fair Business Practices, Govt. of West Bengal, Paschim Medinipur Regional Office, 2015.
  3. Convener of the Antiraging cell of the college.
In-Charge
  1. Cultural In-charge, Kharagpur College Students’ Union, 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16.
  2. In charge of the Morning Shift the Kharagpur College from the session 2018-19
  3. In charge of the Swimming pool Kharagpur College from the session 2018 March to Feb 2018, March 2019 to Feb 2020.
  4. Kharagpur College Cooperative Society Vice Chairmen from 2016.
Others
  1. Convener of International Seminar on Management Information System (MIS) and participated in this seminar held on 9th Sept. 2019 Orginased by the Dept. of Economics KGP. College in collaboration with Debra Thana Sahid Kshudiram Smriti Maha Vidyalaya.
  2. Coordinator of entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) under DST-NIMAT (2017-18) and (2018-19) at Kharagpur College Paschim Medinipur and Resource person of MEDP sponsored by Dept. Of Science & Technology (DST) Govt. of India. Ogranised by Webcon consulting India Ltd.
  3. Convener of the “UTKASHA BANGLA” Programme of the West Bengal Govt.in the Kharagpur College.
  4. Co ordinator of the intra College Annual Cultural Competition 2019 on the eve of the 200 yrs. birth anniversary of Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar.
  5. Co-ordinator of Eassy Competition on the topic “Your views on corruption free India” under on the eve of “Vigilance awareness week” on 1st Nov. of 2017, 2018-2019 under the co-ordination of the Andhra Bank , Kharagpur College Branch.
  6. Co-ordinator OF Youth Convention-On “secret of success” held in the Kharagpur College H.B.Sarkar Hall in Collaboration with Ramkrishna Mission Ashrama, Midnapore on March 2019.
  7. Conducted Thalassemia Test programme among of all students of all streams of the kharagpur college under Thalassemia Detection Centre of the Midnapore Medical College & Hospital from 2017-2018 and 2019.
  8. Conducted different career Advancement programs.