Dr. Prabhjot Kaur

NAME : Dr. Prabhjot Kaur
QUALIFICATION : B.Com., M.Sc.(Hons.) in Economics, Ph.D in Economics, UGC.NET in Economics(JRF)
DESIGNATION :  Assistant Professor
EXPERIENCE :  7 years
Email id : Prabhjot_economics@yahoo.com
Contact No : 94647-02465

PUBLICATIONS

List of Publications

Research Papers Published:

  1. Prabhjot Kaur (2022) “Testing the Convergence Hypothesis for Income across Indian States: Before and After the Economic Liberalization”, Contemporary Social Sciences, Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 93-112.
  2. Prabhjot Kaur (2021) “Economic Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic in India”, Shodh Sarita, Vol.8, No. 29, pp. 26-32.
  3. Prabhjot Kaur and Dr. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon (2019) “Human and Social Sector Development across Indian States: Converging or Diverging?”, ISTM Journal of Training Research and Governance, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 21-33.
  4. Prabhjot Kaur (2019) “Role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme”, in Proceedings of National Seminar on Institutions of Democracy: Challenges and Prospects in Present Scenario, Organised by DAV College, Bathinda.
  5. Prabhjot Kaur and Dr. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon (2017) “Disparities in Agriculture Income Across the Indian States”, in Changing Contours of Indian Agriculture – Investment, Income and Non-farm Employment edited by Seema Bathla and Amaresh Dubey, Springer, ISBN: 978-981-10-6013-7, pp. 137-152.
  6. Prabhjot Kaur and Dr. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon (2017) “Convergence in Human Development Index across Countries: An Empirical Investigation”, Artha Vijnana, Vol. LIX, No. 1, pp. 9-33.
  7. Prabhjot Kaur and Dr. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon (2016) “An Examination of Convergence Hypothesis in Case of Human Development Index across Indian States”, Anvesak, Vol. 46, No. 1, pp. 1-12.
  8. Prabhjot Kaur and Dr. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon (2016) “An Empirical Analysis of Human Resource Development in India: An Inter-State Analysis”, PSE Economic Analyst, Vol. XXXI, pp. 77-92.
  9. Prabhjot Kaur and Dr. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon (2016) “Convergence of Human Development Index across South Asian Countries”, in South-Economic Changes in South Asia, edited by Dr. Balwinder Singh Tiwana, Publication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala, ISBN: 978-81-302-0362-1, pp. 232-241.
  10. Prabhjot Kaur and Dr. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon (2015) “An Inter-State Analysis of Economic Development in India”, Journal of Economic and Social Development, vol. XI, No. 2, pp 01-16, 2015, ISSN No. 0973-886X, December.
  11. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon and Dr. Prabhjot Kaur (2015) “An Analysis of Human Poverty in India”, in Economic Growth in India: The Challenges of Inclusiveness, edited by MD. Abdus Salam, Regal Publications, New Delhi, ISBN 978-81-8484-500-6, pp. 26-39.
  12. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon and Dr. Prabhjot Kaur (2012) “Poverty and Inequality in India: An Inter-state Analysis”, VARTA Research Journal of the Bhartiya Arthik Shodh Sansthan, Vol. XXXIII, No. 2, pp 01-18, ISSN No. 0970-9177.
  13. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon and Dr. Prabhjot Kaur (2010) “Measuring Human Poverty in India: An Inter-State Analysis”, OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, Vol. 2, No. 5, pp 29-40, ISSN No. 1923-6662.

Papers Presented in Conferences/Seminars:

  1. Presented a paper entitled, “Prospects of Solar Power for Sustainable Growth and Clean Energy in India”, at Two days international seminar on “Environment, Energy and Health: Emerging Challenges and Policies organized by the Department of Economics, University of Jammu in collaboration with the Indian Social Sciences Academy, 3-4 Nov, 2022.
  2. Presented a paper entitled, “Economic Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic in India”, at International Conference (online) on Indian Economy during Pandemic: New Challenges and Opportunities organized by Department of Economics in collaboration with Haryana Economic Association, April 28-29, 2022.
  3. Presented a paper entitled, “Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Economy: Analysis of Agricultural, Industrial and Health Sector” at 25th Annual Conference of Indian Political Economy Association (IPEA), organized by School of Economics, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad and Indian Political Economy Association (IPEA), March 24-25, 2022.
  4. Presented a paper entitled, “Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Economy”, at the Two-day virtual International Conference on ‘COVID-19 and Economic Impacts and Prospects: Challenges and Policies’, August 23-24, 2021.
  5. Presented a paper entitled, “Testing the Convergence Hypothesis for Income across Indian States: Before and After the Economic Liberalization”, in the International e- Conference on ‘Globalisation, Inequality and Exclusion: Plan for Development or Path to Marginalisation’, organized by Department of Economics and Planning Commission Chair Punjabi University, Patiala, June 19, 2020.
  6. Presented a paper entitled, “Issues of Agrarian Crisis in Punjab”, in the National conference on ‘Agrarian Distress, Livelihood Challenges and Rural Development in India’, organized by Punjabi University, Patiala, February 21-22, 2020.
  7. Presented a paper entitled, “Economic Development and Human Poverty in India: An Inter-State Analysis ”, in the 23rd Annual Conference of Indian Political Economy Association, organized by Punjabi University, Patiala, November 8-9, 2019.
  8. Presented a paper entitled, “Environmental Performance and Economic Development: An Inter Country Analysis”, in the 22nd Annual Conference of Indian Political Economy Association, organized by University of Jammu, Jammu (J&K), December 14-15, 2018.
  9. Presented a paper entitled, “Role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in the Development of Indian Economy” in the National Seminar on Institutions of Democracy: Challenges and Prospects in Present Scenario, Organized by Post Graduate Department of Political Science, DAV College, Bathinda, Oct. 30, 2018.
  10. Presented a paper entitled, “Need for Agricultural Diversification in Punjab” in the U.G.C. National Seminar on Agricultural and Rural Diversification in Punjab, Organized by Punjab School of Economics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (Punjab), Feb. 17-18, 2017.
  11. Presented a paper entitled, “An Analysis of Livelihood in terms of Human Development across Countries” in the 20th Annual Conference of IndianPolitical Economy Association, Organized by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (Punjab), November4-6, 2016.
  12. Presented a paper entitled, “Measuring Livelihood Security: A State Level Approach for Poverty and Inequality in India” in the 20th Annual Conference of IndianPolitical Economy Association, Organized by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (Punjab), November4-6, 2016.
  13. Presented a paper entitled, “Economic Growth and Convergence Across Countries” in the International Conference of World Association for Political Economy 11th Forum on Globalization, Employment and Agriculture, Organized by Centre for South West Asia Study, Punjabi University, Patiala (Punjab), June 17-19, 2016.
  14. Presented a paper entitled, “Per Capita Income Convergence across ASEAN Countries”, in the International Conference of World Association for Political Economy 11th Forum on Globalization, Employment and Agriculture, Organized by Centre for South West Asia Study, Punjabi University, Patiala (Punjab), June 17-19, 2016.
  15. Presented a paper entitled, “Disparities in Agriculture across India States” in the International seminar on ‘Changing Contours of Indian Agriculture: Agricultural Growth, Non-farm Employment and Rural Poverty, Organized by Centre for the Study of Regional Development, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, March 12-13, 2016.
  16. Presented a paper entitled, “Income, Poverty and Inequality in India” in the National Conference on Development Challenges in South-West Asia and North-West India, Organized by Centre for South West Asia Study, Punjabi University, Patiala (Punjab), Feb 06, 2016.
  17. Presented a paper entitled, “An Analysis of Economic Relations between India and Pakistan” in the National Conference on Indo-Pak Relations: Peace and Development in South West Asia, Organized by Centre for South West Asia Study, Punjabi University, Patiala (Punjab), March 13-14, 2015.
  18. Presented a paper entitled, “An Inter-State Analysis of Economic Development in India” in the National Conference on Advances in Management for Business Excellence, Organized by Department of Business Administration, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Feb 27-28, 2015.
  19. Presented a paper entitled, “Empowerment of Women through MGNREGA: Issues and Challenges” in the Regional Seminar in association with National Commission for Women, New Delhi on Inclusive Growth and Women Empowerment, Organized by the Punjab School of Economics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Feb. 28 – March 01, 2014.
  20. Presented a paper entitled, “Socio-Economic Progress across Indian States: Convergence or Divergence” in the U.G.C. National Seminar on Economic Reforms and Social Sector Development: Agenda for Inclusive Growth, Organized by the Punjab School of Economics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, March 14-15, 2014.
  21. Presented a paper entitled, “Economic Development, Poverty and Convergence across Indian States” in the International Conference on Sustainable Development, Organized by Ontario International Development Agency (OIDA) at Judicial Academy, Chandigarh, December 04, 05, 2013.
  22. Presented a paper entitled, “Convergence of Human Development Index across South Asian Countries” in the International Conference on Socio Economic Changes in South Asia, Organized by Centre for South West Asia Study, Punjabi University, Patiala (Punjab), September 25-26, 2013.
  23. Presented a paper entitled, “An Analysis of Human Development and Inequality across Indian States” in the National Seminar on Economic Growth in India and the Challenges of Inclusiveness, Organized by the Department of Economics & Indian Economic Association (IEA) at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, April 30-May01, 2013.
  24. Presented a paper entitled, “An Empirical Analysis of Convergence Hypothesis in Human Development across Indian States” in the National Seminar on Indian Economy in the Post Reform Era, Organized by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Institute of technology, Kurukshetra, April 19-20, 2013.
  25. Presented a paper entitled, “Testing the Convergence Hypothesis Among Indian States: A Cross-Sectional and Time Series Approach” in the U.G.C. National Seminar on Issues Facing the Regional Economy in India: Perspectives and Challenges, Organized by the Punjab School of Economics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, September 21-22, 2012.
  26. Presented a paper entitled, “Performance of Social Sector in India: An Inter-State Analysis” in the International Conference on Public Policy and Governance 2012 (PPG 2012), organized by Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, September 4-6, 2012.
  27. Presented a paper entitled, “Rural Development in India: Current Scenario” in the National Seminar under CAS (UGC) on Agricultural Performance and Rural Development in India, Organized by the Department of Economics, Punjabi University, Patiala, March 19-20, 2012.
  28. Presented a paper entitled, “An Examination of Income Convergence across Indian States: A Cross-Sectional and Time Series Approach” in the U.G.C. (SAP) National Seminar on Economic Development and Inclusive Growth in India, Organized by the Department of Economics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Feb. 14, 2012.
  29. Presented a paper entitled, “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act: Prospects and Problems” in the U.G.C. (SAP) National Seminar on Infrastructure and Employment Generation in Punjab: Perspectives and Challenges, Organized by the Punjab School of Economics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, March 24, 2011.
  30. Presented a paper entitled, “Measuring Human Poverty in India: An Inter-State Analysis”, in the National Conference on Recent Poverty Debate in India: Measurement, Issues and Relevance, Organized by Department of Economics, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, November 20-21, 2010.
  31. Presented a paper entitled, “Employment Guarantee in Punjab: Ground realities” in the U.G.C. National Seminar on Employment Generation: Issues and Policies, Organized by the Punjab School of Economics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, March 19-20, 2010.
  32. Presented a paper entitled, “Evaluation of working of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Punjab- A case Study of Amritsar District” in the Annual Conference of Indian Society of Labour Economics, Punjabi University, Patiala, December11-13, 2009.

Participated in Conferences/Seminars/Workshops/Orientations/FDP/Short-term Courses:

  1. Participated in Professional Development Programme on “Implementation of NEP-2020 for University and College Teachers” organized by Indira Gandhi National Open University under ‘Ministry Of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, September 9-17, 2022.
  2. Participated in Two -Week refresher course in Economics titled ” Sustainability strategies: Perspectives from India” organized by Teaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Department of Economics, Ramanujan College under the Aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, National Mission on Teachers and Teaching’ , January 31 -Feb 14, 2022.
  3. Participated in Seven Days National Faculty Development Programme on “Time Series and Panel Data Analysis” organized by Teaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College, University of Delhi (sponsored by ‘Ministry Of Human Resource Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, National Mission on Teachers and Teaching’), July 20-26, 2020.
  4. Participated in Five Days FDP on “Innovative Teaching Learning Methodologies” (Under PMMMNMTT, Department of Higher Education, MHRD, GOI) conducted by Coimbatore Institute of Technology, July 6-10, 2020.
  5. Participated in 4-week Induction/Orientation Programme for “ Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education” organized by Teaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College, University of Delhi (sponsored by ‘Ministry Of Human Resource Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, National Mission on Teachers and Teaching’), June 04-July 1, 2020.
  6. Participated in DAVCB-CUPB-INYAS lecture Workshop on “Zero Waste” organized by DAV College, Bathinda, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda and Indian National Young Academy of Sciences, New Delhi, June 16-18, 2020.
  7. Participated in Webinar on “Leveraging Technology to Combat Effects of Covid-19” organized by PG Department of Computer Science, DAV College, Bathinda, June 25, 2020.
  8. Participated in Workshop on “Census Data Dissemination” organized by the Directorate of Census Operations, Punjab at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, March 06, 2014.
  9. Participated in National Workshop on “Time Series Analysis and Forecasting Techniques” organized by the Punjab School of Economics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, August 13-14, 2011.
  10. Participated in 93rd Annual Conference of Indian Economic Association (IEA), Organized by Department of Economics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, December 27-29, 2010.
  11. Participated in the Seminar on Right to Information (RTI) Act under Public Awareness Campaign of the State Information Commission, Punjab, Organized by the Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, April 12, 2010.
  12. Participated in 69th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Organized by the Punjab School of Economics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, December 17-19, 2009.
  13. Participated in a U.G.C. (SAP) National Seminar on Social and Physical Infrastructure in Punjab: Status and Implications for Development, Organized by the Punjab School of Economics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, February 14-15, 2009.

Membership:

Life member of Indian Political Economy Association

Book Published:

  1. Dr. Prabhjot Kaur (2017) “Economic Growth and Regional Disparities in India”, Kalpaz Publications, Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-86397-11-9.