About IIFT

• Submitting PhD thesis in March 2013 in JNU. thesis is related to the issues of Digital Divide and Implications
• M.A (Economics), M.Phil (International Economics), JNU
• Qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lectureship and was also awarded Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in 2003.
• Successfully completed with 96% and got awarded for the course on “Health in Numbers: Quantitative methods in Clinical Public Health Research”, offered by Harvard University through edX from Oct-Jan 2013
• Successfully participated and was also awarded in the four-week Orientation Course during 19^th October to 13^th November, 2009, organized by Academic Staff College, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.
• Successfully participated and also presented a paper entitled "Some explorations of Social Sector Expenditure in India" in the Seventh Four-week Refresher Course / workshop in Public Economics for the South Asian Region from 23^rd May to 17^th June, 2011, organized by National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP), New Delhi.
• Honored for having scored highest marks with distinction in Eco(Hons) with Statistics in Graduation, 2001. 
• Received Radhanath Rath and MCM scholarship for three years during graduation.

Areas of Interest / Specialization

Development Economics, Economics of technology and ICT, Health and Environment with a focus on Rural development and Trade Theories.

Areas of interest in Econometrics (Qualitative Data analysis) and Statistical Applications

• Assistant Professor of Economics at IIFT since January, 2011.
• Assistant Professor on permanent basis in the department of Economics of CVS, Delhi University (August, 2007- January 2011).
• Lecturer in the Dept. of Economics of St. Stephens College, University of Delhi (August - September, 2006)
• Lecturer in Dyal Singh (E) College, Delhi University, New Delhi from September 2005 to March, 2006.
• Delivered lectures to the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) probationers, in 2011 at IIFT, New Delhi.
• Delivered a talk on trade theory and policy to the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) probationers at NACEN in 2012.
• External examiner for the paper “Managerial Economics” of MBE of M.S. University, Baroda 2011-12. 

Guided as Supervisor for the following students of Executive Programs of 2009-12, MBA (IB) 2010-11, 2011-12 and their respective topics of the dissertation project:

1.      Sachet Ahuja on ‘Analyzing the expenditure pattern and consumer sentiments in India: case of FMCG products’,

2.      Kumar Vivek on ‘FDI in multi brand retail and demand sensitivity of Indian market’,

3.      Vivek Jurangal on ‘competitiveness of Indian it products in comparison to its Asian counterparts’

4.      Himanshu Bhusan Mishra on ‘digital divide to digital dividends- evidences from GCMMFL ICT platform and ITC e-Choupal’

5.      Vineet Kumar Rohilla on PDS in Haryana and the role of ICT

6.      Aritra Sengupta on ‘comprehensive strategies for starting and sustaining an e-commerce venture’

7.      Supriya Grover, “Development and Internationalization of new Digital Media Networks” in 2011. MBA (IB) 2009-12, roll no.55.

8.      Ravindra Singh Darri, “Gems and Jewellery Exports from India: Identifying new market”, in 2011.

9.      Souvik Pal, “The Emergence of Social Media: It’s Impacts on Marketing Initiatives” in 2011.

10.  Sudeep Deb, “Export-Import Analysis of Indian Machinery Sector: Key Products, Current Markets and Future Potential markets” in 2012.

11.  Tirthakrit Mukherjee, “study and Analysis of the Machinery Sector in India and Scope of Exporting Machinery and Appliances to New Markets” in 2012.

12.  Vivek Malhotra, “Export of Generic Drugs to Canada: Analysis of Market Potential, Feasibility and Requirements”, in 2012. Submitted report on 15^th February, 2012. MBA (IB) 2009-12, roll no.63.

Books and Papers

1. Article entitled “What Fosters the Protection and Sustainability of NTFPs in India? Empirical Evidences from NSS Data” has been accepted and will be published in the International Journal of Development Studies (IJDS) for the January-June 2013 vol. v issue-ISSN 0975-5799 (Accepted). 
2. Authored a text book on “Economic Regulations of Domestic and Foreign Exchange Market: Recent Policies and Problems” Book Age publication, New Delhi.2013. ISBN: 81-924901-09-09.
3. Article on “Differentials in maternal Health care Utilization in Odisha: An Inter-District Analysis” is published in the edited book on “Health and India’s Economic Development” by Dr. L.N Dash, Synergy Books India, New Delhi.2013 page 151-168. ISBN: 978-93-82059-13-4   
4.  “Environment and Poverty: Rural Participation for Sustainable Development”, A. K. Publications, Delhi, 2012. (ISBN: 978-93-80164-98-4) 
5. Mohanty, Pratap, ‘NTFPs and Its Management in Developing Countries: Case of Indian NMIs’ Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 2012. (ISBN: 978-3-659-16374-6)
6. Article entitled “Telecom Divide and Strategies for PSUs” is published in the UPKRAM, April-June 2012, pages 35-39, ISSN 2277-4580.
7.    “Digital Divide to Digital Dividend: A Comparative Study of ICT in India and Canada”, published in an edited volume “Changing Economic Environment and Performance of the Nations: Canada and India” with the Excel India Publishers, New Delhi, 2012, page 144-154, ISBN: 978-93-81361-83-2
8. Article on “Information Asymmetry a Major Hindrance to e-Governance: A Study of Khurda and Mayurbhanj District of Odisha is published in the book Compendium on selected articles on the occasion of 15th National Conference on e-Governance, 9-10 February, 2012, organized by Dept. of Administrative reforms & Public Grievances, Dept. of information Technology, Govt. of India and Dept. of information Technology, Govt. of Odisha, page 31-35, no. N-15015/9/2011-e-Gov (A), 2012.
9. “Bridging Digital Divide: The Role of ICT for Rural Development in India”, appears in: ITSim 2008. International Symposium, vol.2, 1-12 pages, 26-28 Aug. 2008 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ISBN: 978-1-4244-2327-9
10. “Poverty, Health and Environment Nexus: A Study of Community Forestry in India” with co-author Sibabrata Das in an edited volume “Poverty, Health and Environment” published by Commonwealth Publishers Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, India, 2008.
11. Conference proceedings of GMIT/IUFRO, Ireland International conference 18-23 June, 2006, p.324-336. This paper can be downloaded at https://www.conford.ie/iopen24/pub/pub/Books-pdf/iufro-06/Mohanty.pdf
12. “Mounting Foodgrain Stocks in the face of Vicious Circle of Hunger” in the Journal “Third Concept”, Vol.18, No.210, August 2004.
13. “Role of Community Participation through JFM for Rural Development in India” is published in Strength Based Strategies, 2006, p.85-93, Brisbane Institute of Strength Based Practices, Brisbane Australia: An International Conference organized towards Strength Based Strategies that work with individuals, groups and communities, from 10-12 November 2006, Hyderabad-India. It can be downloaded at this link: http://www.strengthbasedstrategies.com/PAPERS/11%20Mohanty%20P.pdf 
14. “Poverty, Environment and Development Triad: A Study of Poverty Reduction Strategies” with co-author Subash R. Nayak, is published in CSMS Journal, v.2, December 2007.
15. “Criteria for Participation and Sustainable Rural Development”, CSMS Journal, v.1, no.1, December, 2006.

Select Conferences/Workshops
 

1.  Abstract titled 'Leveraging ICT for the Bottom of the Pyramid: Experiences from ICT Projects and Unit Level Survey Data' has been short listed for the "15th Thinkers & Writers Forum" which is proposed to be hosted along with the 31st Skoch Summit on 25th March 2013 at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi. 
2. Research Article on “Village Level Dependence on Forest Resources in Different Agro-Climatic Zones of India: An Empirical Analysis Based on NSS Data” has been accepted for oral presentation at IIFM, Bhopal organized by IIPS, Mumbai from 21-23 March, 2013. 
3. Paper on “Access and Using Pattern of Maternal Health Care Services by SC and ST Women in India” presented in the second conference on ‘Better Health Access – The Rough Road Ahead’ organized by IHEPA and ISEC, Bangalore from 20-21 December 2013.
4. Presented a paper entitled ‘Factors Responsible for Rural-Urban Digital Divide and Plausible Way Out: Evidences from Unit Level Survey Data’ in CESP 40 years seminar, JNU, 10 – 12, December, 2012
5. Participated as an invited delegate in the CII conference at Hotel The Lalit on 12^th December, 2012
6. Participated in the FICCI conference on 12^th December, 2012
7. Participated as a delegate in the Delhi Economic conclave at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi on 14 December, 2012.
8. Presented my research article entitled “Determinants of ICT Diffusion and Implications for Policy in India: Theory and Empirical Estimation Based on Unit Level Data” at the international conference on ‘Development and Innovation in the Emerging Economies’ organized by Punjabi University, Patiala and Indialics from 16-18 November, 2012.
9. Participated as a complementary invitee in the day long conference on “Digital Inclusion of Rural India: Key to Socio-Economic Changes”, at ASSOCHAM House, 47 Prithviraj Road, New Delhi, on 20^th Sept, 2012.
10. Attended as an invited delegate for the national seminar on “Skill Development Reforms: Reaping Demographic Dividend”, at PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi on 19^th Sept, 2012
11. Participated in the international workshop on Dialogue with New Development Partners: Learning from National Experiences and Building Global Partnerships, organized by RIS and World Bank at Taj Mahal Hotel, 1, Mansingh Road, New Delhi, India from June 22-23, 2012.
12. Participated in the ICRIER-KAS Quarterly Seminar Series on Indias IT industry in the 21st Century: Vanguard of the Services Export Revolution delivered by Mr Som Mittal, President, National Association of Software & Service Companies (NASSCOM) on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 10:45 a.m. in the ICRIER Conference Room, Core 6A, 4th Floor, India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi.
13. The 14th BIOECON Conference on Resource Economics, Biodiversity Conservation and Development, has accepted my full paper entitled Distribution, Management and Protection of NTFPs in Rural India: Role of Non-Market Institutions for oral presentation, hosted by the Department of Land Economy of the University of Cambridge and the Department of Spatial Economics of VU University Amsterdam to be held at Kings College, Cambridge on 19-20 September 2012, London.(Accepted)
14. Paper on Determinants of Rural-Urban Digital Divides in India: Implications for Rural Development has been accepted to the ICTM 2012 conference hosted in Wroclaw, Poland, September 17-18, 2012.
15. Paper entitled Broadband Evolution and Asymmetric Information Diffusion in India: Theory and Empirical Estimation based on Unit Level Data in the international conference "Organizations, Institutions and Innovation in the ICT sector : Where do we stand?", organised by Research group KIND, Telecom Business School, Paris, June 25-26. (Accepted)
16. Participated as an invited delegate in the 5th World IT Forum (WITFOR), 16-18 April 2012, held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, organised jointly by the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) and Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Government of India.  
17. Presented a paper entitled Role of State versus Non-Market Institutions for CPRs in India: An Empirical Estimation based on NSS Data, in the 48th Annual Conference of the Indian Econometric Society (TIES), held from March 1-3, 2012 at Pondicherry University, Puducherry.
18. Paper entitled Cases of Widening the Gap of ICT Use in Rural India: An Analysis based on NSS and DLHS was accepted for presentation in the C 2nd International Conference on Towards a Digital Society: Quantitative Analysis organized by Applied Econometric Association, Luxemburg from December 1-2, 2011 and also published in their abstract booklet.
19. Paper entitled Are Non-Market Institutions Important for CPRs in Rural India? Indian State Level Analysis, has been accepted for a poster session of the 18th Annual Conference of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists which will be held in Rome, Italy, 29 June  2 July 2011 (Accepted).
20. Successfully participated and also presented a paper entitled "Some explorations of Social Sector Expenditure in India" in the Seventh Four-week Refresher Course / workshop in Public Economics for the South Asian Region from 23rd May to 17th June, 2011, organized by National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP), New Delhi.
21. Abstract on Level of Dependence of Rural Poor on CPRs: The Role of Non-Market Institutions in India, selected for oral presentation in the National Seminar on Economic Development and Rural Poverty in India to be held in the A&A Economics Department, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar during 28th - 29th March 2011 (Accepted).
22. Participated in the national conference on Accumulation, Immiserisation and Development", held at SSS-I Committee Room, JNU from March 7-9, 2011.
23. Why are Non-Market Institutions Important for CPRs in Rural India? A Cross States Analysis, in the International Conference on Relevance of Policy Reforms on Development: Challenges before Emerging Economics, February 24-26, 2011 at DSW, JMI, New Delhi India (Accepted, abstract published).
24. Participated in the First India KLEMS workshop on 24th January, 2011 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi organized by ICRIER.
25. Reasons for not using Contraception in India with co-author Ayusmati Das, in the National Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Fertility and Family Planning at SHYAM Institute, Bhopal, 13-15 January, 2010 (Accepted).
26. To What Extent Maharashtras Muslim Mothers are Healthy and Using Healthcare presented with co-author Ayusmati Das in the National Seminar on Socio-Economic and Educational Status of Muslims in Maharashtra at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, 21-22 Dec, 2009.
27. Digital Divide to Digital Dividend: A Comparative Study of ICT in India and Canada, in the Multidisciplinary International Conference on Changing Economic Environment and Performance of the Nations: Canada and India from 20-22 September, 2009, organized by M.S. University, Baroda, Gujarat in collaboration with Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Canada.
28. Empowerment of People and Sustainability of Forests: A Study of CPRs in Punjab in the National Seminar on Population and Development: Issues and Challenges in Punjab, from March 3-5, 2009, organized by International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS, Mumbai) at CRRID, Chandigarh, Punjab
29. Capacity Building Measures of ICT for Human Development: The Study of ICT projects in India in a National Conference on Challenges in Human Development in India, January 24-25, 2009 at Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Kerala.
30. Participated as a rapporteur in the South Asia Regional Conference on Demographic Scenarios, Employment and Social Security: Issues of Aged and Vulnerable from 10-11 November, 2008 organised by Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES, India) at The Claridges Hotel, New Delhi.
31. Successfully participated and presented papers at the Young Scholars Programme (YSP) on Human Development Issues facing India held at Indira Gandhi Institute of Development and Research (IGIDR), Mumbai from June 16-29, 2008. The programme is a part of the project State Plans for Human Development supported by UNDP and the Planning Commission, Govt. of India.
32.  Environmental Concerns and Poverty Alleviation in India: The Role of Non-Market Institutions in the Singapore Economic Review Conference (SERC, 2007), on "The Future of Asian Financial Systems: Integration, Growth, and Stability" and "Poverty and Growth Dynamics: Asian and International Perspectives in conjunction with Brooks World Poverty Institute, University of Manchester, from August 2-4, 2007 Singapore.
33. Dotcom Revolution for Rural Development in India at the first ISPIM-ASIA conference from 9th to 12th January 2007 on the theme Innovation and Knowledge Management of Social and Economic Issues: International Perspectives. The Conference was organized by ISPIM-Asia in collaboration with Singapore Management University, Singapore, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India, Asian Productivity Organization, Tokyo and the National Productivity Council, Government of India.
34. Links between Poor and CPRs: the Role of JFM in India in an international conference organized by Developing Countries Research Centre (DCRC), University of Delhi on 24th February, 2006.
35. A workshop on Quantitative Methods in Labour Research from 13-17 February, 2006 organised by V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Delhi (NOIDA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour.
36. Role of Community Participation through JFM for Rural Development in India in the GMIT/IUFRO, Ireland conference from 18-23 June, 2006. (Accepted)
37. Development and Diffusion of ICT for Rural Development in India in the 7th Annual Hawaii International conference on business, from May 24 to 27, 2007 at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. (Accepted)
38. Selected to participate in the Social Change Workshop, from June 23-29, 2007, organized by the Institute of Human Studies (IHS) seminar review committee at University of Virginia. (Accepted)
39. Selected for participation in the Young Scholar Program workshop held from 19th November-2nd December, 2007 on Human Development Index analysis organized by IGIDR in collaboration with World Bank (Accepted).
     

Professional / Academic Affiliations

• Editorial/Review Board of the Journal of Pro Poor Growth for two years from January 1, 2013.  
• members in the scientific and review committee of the international conference on ICT Management for Global Competitiveness and Economic Growth in Emerging Economies, September 16-17, 2013, Poland.