The Department of Economics is functioning since
1965 in the college. The department was upgraded to Postgraduate in the
year 1982. The Department imparts
teaching at undergraduate and Post graduate levels besides the Doctoral
Programme. The faculty members of the department are actively engaged in
research activities and have in contributed widely in the form of research
project completions, numerous regional, national and international research
paper publications, international and national workshops, seminars and
conference participation etc. Till present the major thrust areas of research
of the department have been regional, rural development, women studies,
agriculture, industry, banking and finance. These research areas have been
explored by the faculty members, along with the active participation of the research
scholars and through the support of the various academic and research based
institutions. To assist the research activities the department data resource
centre is established in which computer and internet facility are provided for
the faculty members and research scholars. The department aims to establish a
cohesive team involving faculty members, research scholars and students bound
together by their shared vision on diverse economic fields which can contribute
constructively to the society and its economy.
Brief History of Faculty members in the Department - Shri P.S. Verma was the first head of the Department who retired in
1991. Prof. V.A. Bourai present Principal of the college joined the Department
as a lecturer in the year 1983 and Ms. Sangeeta Bourai worked as lecturer from
1985 to 2001 in the Department. In the year 2007 Prof. Raj Bahadur and
Prof. V.S. Rawat were appointed Assistant Professors in the Department. Dr.
Mahesh Kumar was appointed Assistant Professor in the year 2015. At present Prof.
Raj Bahadur is Head of Department.
Programs Offered 1. Bachelor of Arts 2. Master of Arts 3. Doctoral Program
Faculties Profile
1.
Prof. (Dr.) Raj
Bahadur, M.A., Ph.D., Professor & Head2. Prof. (Dr.) V.S.
Rawat, M.A., NET, Ph.D., Professor
3. Dr. Mahesh Kumar,
M.A., Ph.D., Assistant Professor
List of Eminent
Academicians and Scientists/visitors to the Department
Alexandr Magnitskie,
Associate Professor in Economics, State Technological University, RussiaProf. P.K. Chaubey,
IIPA, New Dehli
Prof. B.L. Pandit,
Delhi School of Economics, New
Delhi Prof. H.C.
Pokhriyal, Executive Director (Retd.) Advisor School of Open Learning,
University of Delhi
Prof. R.R. Nautiyal,
Head, Department of Economics, HNB Garhwal University, SrinagarProf. M.C. Sati,
Department of Economics, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar
Prof. D.S. Negi,
Department of Economics, HNB Garhwal University, PauriProf. Anjali
Bahuguna, Department of Economics, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar
Prof. S.P. Singh, IIT
RoorkeeProf. Ranjan Taneja,
Central University, Haryana
Courses in
collaboration with other universities/foreign institutionsProf. V.A. Bourai
visited Calgary University, Canada and delivered lectures to Canadian students.
Prof. V.A. Bourai and
Dr. V.S. Rawat visited Kostroma State Technological University, Russia.Interdisciplinary
courses/ Courses in collaboration with other universities
B.Com., Agriculture
and Bio-technology DepartmentKostroma State
Technological University, Russia
Research ActivitiesAt present all
faculty members of the department are approved guide for Ph.D. (HNB Garhwal
University)
Department completed
a major project with University of Calgary, Canada in 1995. The students of the
department actively participated in field survey in villages of Garhwal with
Canadian students.Faculties of the
Department have completed various research projects funded by UGC, ICSSR etc.
and some projects are still going on.
More than 200
dissertations are completed by the PG students.Total 11 Research
scholars have been awarded Ph.D. Degree till date.
Students Enrollment/
AchievementsTotal 240 seats at UG level (80 seats
each in BA 1st year, 2nd year and 3rd year) and 80 seats at PG level (40 seats
each).
06 scholars of the Department have been
awarded D.Phil. Degree.06 scholars are registered for D.Phil.
Degree under the supervision of all faculties of the department.
02 students of the department secured 2
and 4 rank in 2013 and 02 students secured 1 and 2 rank in 2014 in University
Merit List.Facilities Available
Broadband NETClassroom with LCD
Projector
The Departmental has
a library including 300 books and subscription of Journals,
Dissertations prepared by M.A. Final year students in lieu of their VIII Paper
and thesis submitted by research scholars. We are practicing mentoring system,
teachers as well as senior students guide their juniors. Placement record
The placement of our students is remarkable. Many of them are
working as Teachers in colleges, while some are working in Banks, Defence
services and Police etc. Students Enrollment/
Achievements
Total 240 seats at UG level (80 seats
each in BA 1st year, 2nd year and 3rd year) and 80 seats at PG level (40 seats
each).06 scholars of the Department have been
awarded D.Phil. Degree.
06 scholars are registered for D.Phil.
Degree under the supervision of all faculties of the department.02 students of the department secured 2
and 4 rank in 2013 and 02 students secured 1 and 2 rank in 2014 in University
Merit List.
Facilities AvailableBroadband NET
Classroom with LCD
ProjectorThe Departmental has
a library including 300 books and subscription of Journals,
Dissertations prepared by M.A. Final year students in lieu of their VIII Paper
and thesis submitted by research scholars. We are practicing mentoring system,
teachers as well as senior students guide their juniors.
Placement recordThe placement of our students is remarkable. Many of them are
working as Teachers in colleges, while some are working in Banks, Defence
services and Police etc.
Strength of the
DepartmentAdequate teaching learning aids available in college like projectors,
LCD etc.,
Qualified, energetic, motivating and hardworking faculties of the
department,Central library with INFLIBNET.
All the faculties of the department are approved Ph.D. Guide.Inter-disciplinary help by the faculties to other Departments like
Agriculture and Commerce etc.
Meritorious students,Credit based system at PG level.
Internet facility in the department.Supportive Administration
Supportive college management.Involvement of faculties in different committees of the college
Research orientation environment of the Department.Involvement in sports activities of the college and of the University
Good PracticesStudents Enrollment/ Achievements
There are total 240 seats at UG level
(80 seats each in BA 1st year, 2nd year and 3rd year) and 80 seats at PG level
(40 seats each).02 students of the department secured 2
and 4 rank in 2013 and 02 students secured 1 and 2 rank in 2014 in
University Merit List.
Facilities AvailableBroadband NET
Classroom with LCD
ProjectorDepartmental
library (Books, Journals, Dissertations, Ph.D. Thesis)
Placement recordThe placement of
our students is remarkable. Many of them are working as Teachers in colleges,
while some are working in Banks, Defence services and Police etc.
Strength of the
DepartmentPeaceful environment of college,
Adequate teaching learning aids available in college like projectors,
LCD etc.,Qualified, energetic, motivating and hardworking faculties of the
department,
Central library with INFLIBNET.All the faculties of the department are approved Ph.D. Guide.
Inter-disciplinary help by the faculties to other Departments like
Agriculture and Commerce etc.Meritorious students,
Credit based system at PG level.Internet facility available in the department.
Supportive Principal of the college.Supportive college management.
Involvement of faculties in different committees of the collegeResearch orientation environment of the Department.
Involvement in sports activities of the college and of the University
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