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Dr. Effat Yasmin

(M. A , M.Phil, P.hd in Economics) Professor & Head Department of Economics, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, 190006

Email :(personal) fgulwani@gmail.com

(Official) hodeconomics@kashmiruniversity.ac.in

Phone (O) 0194-2415541

Administrative Experience:

Head of the department (Since October 2013 )

Hon. Director population Research Centre , KU (Since October 2013 )

Provost, Girls Hostels, University of Kashmir (2.9 years )

Warden Habba Khatoon Girls Hostel, University of Kashmir (2.8 years)

Teaching Experience

Under-graduate level : 04 Years

Post-graduate level : 22 Years

Teaching Specialization:

Monetary Economics; History of Economic Thought; Financial Institutions and Markets

Courses Taught:

Monetary Economics ; History and pattern of economic development with reference to U.K,

Russia and Japan; Indian Economy; Industrial Economics; Political Economy; Financial

Institutions and Markets, Indian Financial System and History of Economic Thought.

Research Specialization: I) Human Resource Development, II) Public Finance III)

Rural and Gender Development IV) Banking and Finance,

Curriculum Vitae

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Research Guidance:

M. Phil / Ph.D Awarded:

1. 2006. Manzoor Ahamad Khanday, “Role of Regional Rural Banks in Rural Development

of J&K; A case study of Ellaqai Dehati Banks in District Anantnag.”

2. 2009. Shabir Ahamad Mir, “Role of Rural Development Programmes in Poverty

Alleviation- A case study of district Baramulla”.

3. 2010. Bashir Ahamad Sofi, “Unemployment among the rural educated youth- A case

study of block Pampore in district Pulwama”.

4. 2010. Nawshad Hassan Rather;” Rural Banking in J&K;- A Case study of Kamraz Rural

banks in district Baramulla”

5. 2010. Gowhar Ahamad Malik, “Economic Analysis of Elementary Education in J&K- A

Case Study of district Kulgam”.

6. 2012. Fayaz Ahamad Bhat, “Economics of Small Scale Industrial Sector in J&K –A case

study of district Budgam”.

7. 2012. Mohd Yaseen Wagray ,” Economics of Fisheries in J&K- A Case study of district

Anantnag”.

8. 2013. Peerzada Abdul Majid, “Implementation of NREGA in J&K- A case study of district

Anantnag”.

9. 2016. Fayaz Ahamad Bhat; “Economic Growth and Income distribution in India; A

comparative study of selected Northern states”.

10. 2017. Javaid Iqbal Khan, ” An empirical evaluation of Labor Market Outcomes among

Indian Muslims”.

11. 2019. Masrat Rasool, “ Women empowerment through Microfinance : A Case Study of Kashmir

Valley

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Publications:

Books:

1. 2004. “Sales Taxation in Jammu and Kashmir”, Mohit Publications, New Delhi, ISBN:

81-7445-271-0. (First Edition),

2. 2011. “Sales Taxation and VAT in Jammu and Kashmir”, New Academic Publication,

New Delhi, and ISBN: 978-93-80239-99-6. (Revised Edition),

3. 2012. “Political Economy-I”, Directorate of Distance Education, Kashmir University,

Srinagar. ISBN: (978-93-82097-68-6) (302), (Co- Authored)

4. 2012.”Political Economy-II”, Directorate of Distance Education, Kashmir University,

Srinagar. ISBN: (978-93-82097-59-4 (253), (Co- Authored)

5. 2012. “Theory of Public Economics”, Directorate of Distance Education, Kashmir

University, Srinagar. ISBN: (978-93-82097-76), (Co- Authored)

6. 2012. “Money and Finance in India”, Directorate of Distance Education, Kashmir

University, Srinagar. ISBN: (978-93-82097-58-7) (289) , (Co- Authored)

7. 2017. “Perspectives on Jammu and Kashmir Economy”, Bookwell, New Delhi, ISBN:

978-93-86578-06-8. Pages 172, (Co- Authored)

8. 2018. “Critical Reflections and Explorations in Regional Development: Insights from

North West India” Kalpaz Publications, GYAN BOOKS PVT. LTD, New Delhi, ISBN:

978-93-86397-74-4, Pages 308, (Co- Authored)

Papers:

1. 1994. “Economics of Wastage in Primary Education: A case study of Kupwara District in

Jammu and Kashmir”, Journal of Education Planning and administration, New Delhi.

Vol., Viii, No.4, Oct. 1994.

2. 2003. “Sales Tax Structure in Jammu and Kashmir--- Agenda for Reforms” The Business

Review, Vol. 10, No. 1, Sep, 2003.

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3. 2006. “Reconstructing Reforms in India: Globalization and Challenges to Human Rights

in India” New Hope Journal of Kashmir Foundation for Peace and Development Studies,

Vol. 7.No.1, Jan-Feb. 2006.

4. 2008. Empowering Women through Education -Insights from Jammu and Kashmir”.

Kashmir Journal of Social Sciences, Vol.03, No, 01, 2008-09.

5. 2008. “Educated Unemployment in J&K- A Case Study of Block Trehgam of district

Kupwara”. The Business Review, Department of Commerce and Business School,

University of Kashmir, Vol. 13 No. 01 and 02, January 2008.

6. 2009. “Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security: Insights from J&K”. Proceedings of

National Seminar on Food Security and Sustainability in India. Published by GAD Institute

of Development Studies Amritsar, 2009.

7. 2010. “Performance of Sarva Shiksha Abiyan and Mid-Day-Meal Scheme in J&K- A Case

Study of district Kulgam” Journal of Agriculture Development and Policy. VOL. 20, NO.

01. Published by Indian Society of Agriculture Development and Policy, Ludhiana, 2010,

ISSN 0974-9071, PP. 129-140. (Co- Authored)

8. 2011. “Health Status of Elderly Women in Kashmir- A Rural Urban Comparison”.

Kashmir Journal of Society, Department of Sociology and Social Work, University of

Kashmir. Vol.01, No. 01, 2011, PP. 76-85. (Co- Authored)

9. 2011. “Women Empowerment in Rural Kashmir: An Embryonic Revolution”. Epilogue,

Vol.12, December, 2011, PP.27-30.

10. 2011. “Magnitude of Educated Unemployment among Rural Youth of J&K: A Case Study

of district Pulwama”. International Journal of Educational Research and Technology, Peer

Reviewed, Vol. 2, No.2 Dec 2011, ISSN 0976-4089, PP.126-132. . (Co- Authored)

11. 2012. “Growth and Performance of Small Scale Industries in J&K”, Asian Journal of Social

Sciences Review, Vol.02, Issue 02, Sep, 2012 ISSN 2249-4634, PP. 59-70. . (Co-

Authored)

12. 2012. “Impact of turmoil on the handicraft sector of Jammu and Kashmir: An economic

analysis”, International NGO Journal Vol.7 (5),PP.78-83,December 2012 Available online

at http:// www.academicjournals.org/INGOJDOI:10.5897/INGOJ12.020 ISSN 1993-

8225c2012 Academic Journals. . (Co- Authored)

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13. 2012. “Comparative analysis of carp fish ponds and paddy cultivation in Kashmir: A case

study of district Anantnag” Asian Journal of Human Development and Livelihood, Peer

Reviewed, Vol.2, ISSUE 2, July 2012, ISSN: 2250-3161, PP.1-14. (Co- Authored)

14. 2012. “Educated Unemployment in J&K State: A case study of district Pulwama”, Indian

Journal of Humanities, Peer Reviewed, Vol. 2, Issue 2, April-June 2012,ISSN: 2248-9541,

PP. 45-51. . (Co- Authored)

15. 2013. “Youth and Transitional Justice in Kashmir”, EUROPEAN ACADEMIC

RESEARCH, VOL.I, ISSUE 2/ MAY 2013 ISSN 2286-4822, impact factor 0.485,

www.euacademic.org, PP.106-120.

16. 2013. “An Evaluation of Handicraft Sector in J&K- A case study of district Budgam”,

EUROPEAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH, VOL. I, ISSUE 4/ July 2013 ISSN 2286-4822,

Impact factor 0.485, www.euacademic.org, PP.367-381. . (Co- Authored)

17. 2013. “Women Empowerment through PRIs-A case study of District Kupwara of J &K

State” Indian Journal of Economics and Development”, Vol.9,No.4 ,ISSN 2277-5412. Oct-

December, 2013, PP.365-373. (Co- Authored)

18. 2013. “Intra-Kashmir trade- A catalyst in peace building”. Business Review, Dean

Management and Commerce, Kashmir University Vol.17, No.1, ISBN 0972-8384, 2013. .

(Co- Authored)

19. 2013. “ An Evaluation of MNERAGA with special emphasis on J & K”, Asian Journal of

Social science Review, Vol, 9, No. 4,OCT-DEC 2013, ISSN 2249-4634.

20. 2014. “Role of Micro-finance in Rural Development of Jammu and Kashmir”, Tribal &

Rural Development-various facets and Innovative Strategies {ISBN: 978-81-8484-4022}

pp. 14.

21. 2015. “Democratic Decentralization in Jammu & Kashmir: Gender and Political Change”,

Mainstream Weekly, Annual Issue Dec, 2015. (Co- Authored)

22. 2017. “Understanding Muslim Employment – The Historical and Political Dimension” ,

Asian Research Consortium Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities

www.aijsh.com Vol.7 No.3, March2017,pp.1461-1469 ISSN 2249-7315, (Co- Authored)

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23. 2017. “A Comparative Study of Income Inequality of North-Western States of India”, the

Journal of Income and Wealth, Vol. 39, No.2. (Co- Authored). ISSN: 0974-0309

24. 2018. “Marketing Efficiency of Apple: A Comparative Study of Himachal Pradesh and

Jammu & Kashmir”, International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced

Engineering, Vol. 8, No.4, pp. 294-303. ISSN: 22502459. .( Co- Authored).

25. 2018. “Economic Growth and Convergence across Indian States”, Indian Journal of

Economic and Development, Vol.14, No. 3. pp. 456-463. . (Co- Authored

Papers presented in Seminars/ Workshops:

1. 2004. Limitations of Sales Tax Structure, 3 Week Refresher Course, ASC & Department

of Commerce, Kashmir University, 2004.

2. 2005. Presented paper on “India’s State VAT: Problems and Prospectus” at one day

Regional Seminar Organized by Commercial Tax department in Collaboration with

Department of Economics, Kashmir University on 19th November, 2005.

3. 2007. Participated in 90th Annual Economic Association Conference organized by

University of Kashmir on Oct.25-27, 2007.

4. 2007. Presented paper on “Unemployment scenario in J&K in a changing context” at one

day seminar organized by Department of Economics, University of Kashmir, Sep-5, 2007.

5. 2008. Presented paper on “Health Status of Women in Kashmir” at two day Workshop on

Women Empowerment organized by Centre for Law and Development, Srinagar, 2008.

6. 2009. Participated in National Statistical Day organized by Directorate of Statistics and

Economics in collaboration with Department of Economics and Department of Statistics

in University of Kashmir, June 2009.

7. 2009. Presented paper on “Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security: Insights from J&K”

at two day National Seminar on Food Security and Sustainability in India. Organized by

GAD Institute of Development Studies Amritsar. 06-07 Nov, 2009.

8. 2009. Gender Budgeting in Higher Education, UGC Sponsored Workshop, Women’s

Studies Center, Kashmir University, 2009.

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9. 2011. Presented paper on “Women Empowerment in Rural Kashmir: An Embryonic

Revolution” at three day International Seminar on ‘Role of Women in Society: Issues of

Mutual Concern’ organized by Centre for Dialogue and Reconciliation New Delhi in

collaboration with Women for Peace J&K, 27-29 September, 2011.

10. 2012. Presented paper on “Gender issues-Insights from Kashmir” at one day National

Seminar on ‘Conflict and Women of Kashmir’ organized by Centre for Policy Analysis,

New Delhi on 11 Feb, 2012.

11. 2012. Presented paper on “Women in local governance” at two day National Seminar on

‘Women empowerment’ organized by Centre for Dialogue and Reconciliation New Delhi

at Jammu on 18-19 March, 2012.

12. 2012. Presented paper “Intra-Kashmir Trade- A catalyst in peace building” at three days

International Seminar on ‘Impact of peace and conflict on economic development’

Organized by department of economics in collaboration with IEA at Kashmir University

on 11-13 May, 2012.

13. 2012. Presented paper on “Impact of turmoil on handicraft sector of J&K- An economic

analysis” at three days International Seminar on ‘Impact of peace and conflict on economic

development’ Organized by department of economics in collaboration with IEA at

Kashmir University on 11-13 May, 2012.

14. 2012.Presented paper on “Peace and Justice-Socio-economic conditions of Widows of

conflict” at one day National Seminar on ‘Peace and Justice’ organized by Centre for

Policy Analysis, New Delhi at Kashmir University on 30 Oct, 2012.

15. 2012. Presented paper on “Kashmir Youth and Transitional Justice” at three day

International Seminar on ‘Cross LOC Women Dialogue’ organized by AJK Women for

Peace Organization at Muzaffarabad 5-7 Nov, 2012

16. 2013.Presented paper on “Gender and development ” in one week UGS sponsored

workshop on “ Capacity Building of women Managers in Higher Education” organized by

WSC of Kashmir University, May 27-01 June ,2013.

17. 2013. Presented paper on “ Gender Equality in Islam: A Review”, in 2 day international

Seminar on Gender Justice, organized by School of Legal Studies, Central University of

Kashmir, 23-24 Oct, 2013

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18. 2015. Chaired a session and made oral presentation on, “Tourism and Sustainable

Development “ at two day International Conference on Sustainable Development and

Technological Innovation, organized by School of Business Studies, IUST , Awantipora,

J&K., 23-24 Dec,2015.

19. 2016. Presented four papers in two day ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Growth

and Development in NWR organized by department of Economics 16-17 March 2016

20. 2018.Chaired a session and Presented paper on “ women and leadership”, in one day

national Seminar on Role of Educational Institutions in Socio- Economic Development

of Women, organized by Women Study Centre University of Kashmir, 8th March 2018,

21. 2018. Chaired a session and made oral presentation on “ social security and financial

issues of elderly population”, organized by department of Social Work in collaboration

with National Institute of Social Defense, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment,

GOI, 29-30 March, 2018

22. 2019. Chaired session in Refresher Course on Disaster Management organized by UGC

Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kashmir Srinagar, on 16, February

2019.

Capacity Building Workshops/Courses

1. 1997. General Orientation course of one month duration organized by Academic Staff

College, Kashmir University in Oct-Nov 1997.

2. 1999. Three week training Programme on Research Methodology organized by Centre for

Adult Continuation Education and Extension (CACEE) from 10th of November to 25th of

November 1999.

3. 2004. One Month’s Refresher course in Economics Management and Commerce organized

by Academic Staff College Kashmir University in Oct-Nov 2004.

4. 2006. Three Week Capacity Building Programme on Multimedia and E-Content

Development from 4th April to 27th April, 2006 Organized by Consortium for Educational

communication, New Delhi in Collaboration with EMMERC, Kashmir University Srinagar.

5. 2006. Participated in three Week International Visitors Leadership Programme of USA

from 1st to 24th September, 2006.

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6. 2006. Three Week Refresher Course on Research Methodology Organized by Department

of Economics in Collaboration with Staff Academic College, University of Kashmir,

November-December 2006.

7. 2007. Participated in spring board Women Development Programme, Organized by

Women Studies Centre University of Kashmir in collaboration with British Council New

Delhi, summer 2007.

8. 2009. Participated in three days workshop on, “Capacity Building of Women Managers in

Higher Education” organized by Women Studies Centre, University of Kashmir in

collaboration with UGC, April 26-30, 2009.

9. 2009. Participated in two days’ workshop on, “Research Methodology”, organized by Staff

Academic College, University of Kashmir in Feb. 2009.

10.2009. Participated in one week workshop on, “Women Empowerment” organized by

Voluntary Health and Development Association, Srinagar in Jan.2009.

11. 2010. Participated and Coordinated 10 days’ workshop on Quantitative Techniques

organized by department of Economics, University of Kashmir from 15th to 24th of April,

2010.

12. 2011. Participated in three day workshop on, “Research Methodology”, organized by

Department of Library Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, April, 2011.

13. 2013. Participated in one week workshop on, “Capacity Building of Women Managers in

Higher Education” organized by Women Studies Centre, University of Kashmir in

collaboration with UGC, 27 May to 1st June 2013.

14. 2013. Participated in 10 Day Workshop on Quantitative Techniques in Social and Allied

Sciences, 16-25 December 2013, in Department of Economics.

15. 2013. Participated in 05 Day workshop on Extraction , Processing and Presentation of

NSSO & ASI Data in collaboration with MOSPI, New Delhi 12-16 June 2014

16. 2015. Participated in 05 Day International workshop for women leaders, organized by

CDR, New Delhi May 2015.

Membership of Professional Bodies

Member Advisory Board Journal of Behavioral & Social Sciences Reflection, Cluster

University, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

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Member of various Post-graduate Studies, University of Kashmir.

Member Indian Association for Research in National income and wealth New Delhi

Member of Indian Society for Agricultural Development and Policy , Ludhiana

Member of Indian Society of Economics and Development Amritsar.

Member of Centre for Dialogue and Reconciliation, New Delhi.

Member of Centre for Policy Analysis, New Delhi.

Member of AJK Women for Peace Organization, Muzaffarabad.

Convener Board of Post-graduate Studies in Economics, University of Kashmir.

Convener Board of Under-graduate Studies in Economics, University of Kashmir.

Member of Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.

Member of American Centre, Kasturba Marg, New Delhi.

Member University Grants Commission directed forum to combat violence against

women.

Coordinator from Department of Economics to Kashmir University’s Quality

Assurance Cell, 2005-2008

Foreign Universities/ Institutions Visited

1. Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Washington D.C.

2. United States Department of State, Washington D.C.

3. United States Institute of Peace, Washington D.C.

4. The George Washington University, School of Business, Department of Tourism and

Hospitality Management. Washington D.C.

5. Towson University- College of Business and Economics, Baltimore, Maryland.

6. United States House of Representatives- Committee on small Business, Washington

D.C.

7. University of Riverside-California.

8. La-Sierra University-School of Business. Riverside, California.

9. Chicago Board of Trade-Chicago.

10. University of Chicago-Graduate School of Business.

11. North Western University-Kellogg School of Management, Chicago.

12. De Paul University- The Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, Chicago.

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13. Loyola University, Graduate School of Business, Chicago.

14. Temple University-School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Philadelphia P

A.

15. Drexel University-Lebow College of Business, Philadelphia PA.

16. University of AJK, Muzaffarabad Pakistan.

Invited Lectures delivered during workshops/ Refresher courses/ capacity building

programmes:

2007-2008.Refresher course for junior lectures organized by state Institute of Education,

Srinagar. Winter 2007, 2008.

2009. KAS aspirants organized by Institute of Management Planning and Administration

(IMPA), Srinagar. May 2009.

2000-2013. Students pursuing M.A Economics through Distance Mode.

2011-13 “Mission”- A Radio programme organized by Directorate of Distance Education,

University of Kashmir, for Students pursuing M.A Economics through Distance Mode.

2011-12. Career Counseling Workshop organized by Govt. College for Women M.A Road,

Srinagar Winter, 2011-12.

2010-11. Training programme on capacity building to coordinators and field investigators

of J&K Entrepreneurship Development Institute, 2010-11.

2002, 2008, 2009. Lokniti Centre for the Study of Developing Societies training

programme to field investigators during election surveys of 2002, 2008, 2009 and State of

National Survey, 2007.

2010 -11. Capacity- Building workshops for Women Entrepreneurs in Rural Kashmir by

Centre for Law and Development, Srinagar, during 2010 and 2011.

2014. One week workshop on Women Studies organized by HRDC, KU, 15

December ,2014

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2015.One week workshop on research methodology organized by HRDC, KU, 12

Sep,2015

2016. 10 day National Workshop on basic and applied econometric techniques, organized

by department of Economics in collaboration with TIES, 2016

2017 .One week National Workshop on Research Methods in Economics and allied

subjects, organized by department of Economics, 2017

Seminars/ Workshops/ organized

1. 2013, “10 Days’ workshop on Quantitative Techniques in Social and Allied Sciences”,

16-25 Dec,

2. 2014, 05 Day workshop on Extraction, Processing and Presentation of NSSO & ASI Data

in collaboration with MOSPI, New Delhi 12-16 June.

3. 2014, One day Workshop on Census Data Dissemination” in Collaboration with

Directorate of Census Operation, GOI, 12, August.

4. 2015, One week National workshop on “ Empirical Research Using Micro Level data of

NSSO” organized by Department of Economics in collaboration with CSO of Ministry of

Statistics and Programme Implementation (GOI), 30th March to 5th April.

5. 2015, One Day Outreach Session by Chief Economic Adviser, Dr. Arvind Subramanian on

“Economic Survey 2015” in collaboration with Ministry of Finance, GOI,20th May

6. 2015, Two Week Workshop on “ Basic Demographic Techniques” in collaboration with

Ministry of Home Affairs GOI, 27 JULY to 8 August,

7. 2016, Two Day ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Growth and Development in North

Western Region: Issues and Perspectives, 16-17 March 2016

8. 2016. Ten day workshop on Basic and Applied Econometrics in collaboration with The

Indian Econometric Society, 24 May to 2nd June, 2016

8. 2017. One day special session by Dr. Sabit Subasic, Ambassador Bosnia and Herzegovina

on , “ Business and trade opportunities in Bosnia and Herzegovina” , 11th November, 2017

9. 2017. One week National Workshop on Research Methods in Economics and allied

subjects, organized by department of Economics,24 to 30 November, 2017 .

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10. One week workshop on “Survey Design and Data Management organized by Department

of Economics , University of Kashmir from 29th Oct-04th November, 2018

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Dr. Effat Yasmin Professor & Head

Department of Economics

University of Kashmir,

Hazratbal, Srinagar, 190006

February, 2019