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Komol Singha

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Assistant Professor, Agricultural Development and Rural Transformation Centre (ADRTC)


Area of Specialisation
  • Development Economics -
    Social Capital, Human Capital, Institutional role in Economic Development
Academic Qualification
  • Ph. D. in  Development Economics, "Economy of a Tribal Village: A Study of Maram Khullen, Senapati District, Manipur", Manipur University (Imphal).

  • Master (MA) in Economics (Development Economics), Manipur University (Imphal).

Selected Publications

Books

  1. Village Development in North-East India (ed.), Concept Publishing Company, (2009): ISBN 81-8069-591-3

  2. Rural Development in India: Retrospect and Prospects (ed.), Concept Publishing Company, (2010) ISBN 978-81-8069-704-3

  3. Rural Development in North East India (eds.), (With Gautam Patikar) Concept Publishing Company, (2010): ISBN 978-81-8069-668-8

  4. Economy of a Primitive Tribal Village in Manipur Concept Publishing Company, (2011): ISBN - 8180697452

Journal (International)

  1. Indo-ASEAN Economic Integration, South Asian Journal, (2009): Issue No. 25, pp. 139-153 (July 1) ISSN No. 1729-6242

  2. Globalization and Bhutanese Economy, South Asian Journal, (2009): Issue No. 26, pp. 18-34, (October 1). ISSN No. 1729-6242

  3. Micro-Credit Delivery System in Bhutan: A Study of Gedu, Bhutan’, Sherub Doenme, (2009): Vol. 9, No. 1-2 pp. 39-51.(December 1) ISSN No. 1027-0922

  4. Environment and Development in Bhutan, South Asian Journal, (2010): Issue No. 28. Page No. 51- 67, (April1). ISSN No. 1729-6242

  5. Globalisation and Economic Development: A Study of Nagaland, Journal of Global Economy. (2010) Vol. 6(3): 199-211: ISSN 0975-3931

  6. Rural Health Scenario in Bhutan- the Social and Institutional Experiences, (with Mr. Lingchen) (accepted): South Asian Journal of Public Health and Health Policy, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Journal (National)

  1. Educated Unemployment Problem in Nagaland: An AssessmentSouthern Economist, (2006): Vol. 45 (14): 21-24. ISSN No. 0038-4046

  2. Highest Population Growth Rate: Is it an Issue?’ Southern Economist, (2007): Vol. 46 (6): 14-16. ISSN No. 0038-4046

  3. Bandh Syndrome and its Impact on Trade and Commerce in North-East IndiaSouthern Economist, (2008): Vol. 47 (10): 37-40. ISSN No. 0038-4046

  4. ‘Indo-ASEAN Economic Ties: A Study of North East India’ (with Gautam Patikar) Southern Economist, (2009): Vol. 48 (1): 79-83. ISSN No. 0038-4046

  5. Sustainable Tourism for Sustainable Development: An Observation’ (with Elangbam) Journal of Commerce, (2009): Vol. VI (1):139-152. ISSN No. 0973-5925

  6. Entrepreneurship Development in Manipur- An Overview Strategy. Berhampur University. (2009): Vol. XIII, December Issue, Page No. 15-23. ISSN: 0973-2977.

  7.  ‘Micro Finance in India: An Overview (with Gautam Patikar) Southern Economist, (2010): Vol. 48 (17): 5-8. ISSN No. 0038-4046

  8. Urbanisation and Entrepreneurship Development in North East India: A Study of Rail Transport’ The NIFM Journal of Public Finance Management. (2010): Vol. II (2): 69-76. July-Dec.

Book Chapters

  1. Foreign Direct Investment in India: Its Opportunities and Failure to Attract in North East Region’ In Prasain, G. P. (ed.): ‘Global Convergence of Commerce Education’ Himalaya Publishing House, (2007):  pp. 117-125. ISBN-818318-740-4

  2. Transition of Agriculture in Hill Villages of North East India: A Micro Study (with Saju Mathew) In Singha, Komol (ed.): ‘Village Development in North-East India’ Concept Publishing Company, (2009): pp. 310-325; ISBN 81-8069-591-3

  3. ‘The Role of Social Capital in the Development of Hill Village Economy: A Study of Tribal Village in Manipur’ In Singha, Komol (ed.): ‘Village Development in North-East India’ Concept Publishing Company, (2009):  pp. 97-115; ISBN 81-8069-591-3

  4. ‘Value Added Tax in North-Eastern States: A Study of VAT Laws in Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram (with KC Kabra and RKPG Singha) In Mandal, R. K. (ed.), VAT in India and NE States: Issues and Strategies’ (Ed.), Mittal Publications, (2009) pp. 113-128. ISBN 8183242979

  5. Challenges to Development of Tourism in North-East India: A Micro StudyIn Ahmed, Jaynal Ud-din (ed.): ‘Development Vision in North Eastern Region’ Concept Publishing Company, (2010): Pp. 90-98; ISBN 8180696448

  6. New-Wave of Globalization and Hill Village Economy in Manipur: A Micro Study’ In Singh, E. B. K. and Nepram, D. (eds.), ‘Perspectives on the Economy of Manipur’ (Eds.) Akansha Publishing House, (2010): pp. 287-301. ISBN 9788183702201

  7. English Education and Rural Development: A North East Perspective’ In Singha, Komol (ed.), ‘Rural Development in India: Retrospect and Prospects’ Concept Publishing Company, (2010): pp. No. 361-382. ISBN 978-81-8069-704-3

  8. Communitisation in Nagaland: An Overview’ In Singha, Komol and Patikar, Gautam (eds.), ‘Rural Development in North East India’ Concept Publishing Company, (2010) pp. 70-82. ISBN 978-81-8069-668-8

  9. Commerce Education in Nagaland: Retrospect and Prospects’ (with Gautam Patikar) In Singh, Rajmani, ‘Commerce Education in North East India’ (ed.), Mittal Publications, (2010): pp. 207-217: ISBN 81-8324-349-5

  10. Water Stress and its Impact on Hill Villages- A Micro Study (Karaiba James) In Ahmed, J. U. ‘Development Scenario of North East India’ (ed.). DVS Publishers, (2010): pp. 238-250. ISBN 978-81-86307-25-0

  11. Need for Entrepreneurship Development and its Challenges in the North-East India: An Overview In Mandal, R. K. (ed.), ‘Entrepreneurship and Development in North-East India DVS Publications, (2011) pp. 36-51. ISBN: 978-81-86307-31-1

  12. ‘Rubber Industry in the Hill Villages of NEI: An Observation’ In Mandal, R. K. and Singh, A. I. ‘Industry, Trade and Economic Development’ (eds.), Mittal Publications, (in the press)

Articles (Daily Paper)

  1. Demonstration Effect in Economic Development in Tribal Economy’ The Sangai Express, Imphal 21st April, (2005): pp. 2

  2.  ‘Role of Social System in Economic Development Process in Manipur: Special Reference to Meitei Community’ The Sangai Express, Imphal 30th, 31st May and 1st June (2005): (continuous issue), pp. 2

  3.  ‘Rail Head and Economic Development in Manipur’ The Sangai Express, Imphal 24 June 2005 pp. 2

  4.  Human Resource and Economic Development in Nagaland’ Nagaland Post, Dimapur, 23rd July 2005,  pp.6

  5.  ‘Missionary Institutions and Economic Development in Nagaland’ Nagaland Post, Dimapur, 28th July, 2005 pp.6

  6.  Social Sector and Its Economic Impact on Society’ Nagaland Post, Dimapur, 11th August 2005, pp.6

Papers presented (International Seminar)
  1. India’s Economic Integration with ASEAN Countries: A Study of North-East India (with Gautam Patikar) at 7th IIDS International Seminar on ‘Regional Economic Integration among South East Asian Countries’ at University of Kashmir, Srinagar (India) from 28-30 May (2008)

  2. ‘Higher Education and Economic Development: A North East Perspective’ (with RKPG Singha) at 10th International Seminar on ‘Organized Retailing: Boon or Bane’ by DSPS at Delhi (India) from 4-5 January 2009.

  3. India’s Look East Policy: An Illusive Agenda Paper presented in the International Conference, organized by UNCTAD and Mizoram University, Mizoram, India on 28-29 May (2009)

  4. Nexus between Population and Economic Growth: A Study of Bhutan at Centre for population and Development Studies, Royal University of Bhutan (Serubtse College, Kanglung) Bhutan (2010)

Papers presented (National Seminar)
  1. Foreign Direct Investment in India: Its Opportunities and Failure to Attract in North Eastat Manipur University, Imphal org. by Deptt. of Commerce, 30-31 January (2006).

  2. Globalization and its Impact on Tribal Society in NE: A Study of Maram Khullen village in Manipur (with Fr. George P. Mathew) at Assam University, Silchar. Org. by Deptt. of Sociology, 26-28 April 2006.

  3.  ‘Social Capital as an Important Strategy for the Development of Underdeveloped Regions in the Face of Globalization: A Study of Manipuri (Meitei) Villages Settled Outside Manipur’ at NIT Silchar (Assam) 27-28 October 2006.

  4. Development of Tourism in Manipur: An Assessment’ at Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, 23-24 March 2007.

  5. Water Stress in Hill Villages: A Micro Study’ at St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama, Nagaland from 14-15 September 2007.

  6. Challenges to the Agricultural Growth in NE: A Micro Study’ at Joseph’s College, Jakhama, Nagaland, 14-15 September 2007.

  7. Rubber Industry in the Hill Villages of NEI: An Observation’ at Dera Natung Govt. College, Itanagar, from14-15 February 2008.

  8. Need for Entrepreneurship Development and Its Challenges in the NEI: An Overview’ at Dera Natung Govt. College, Itanagar, on 9th August 2008.

  9. Communitisation in Nagaland: An Overview presented at the National Seminar at St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama, Nagaland on 21-22 November 2008.

  10. Globalisation and Sustainable Development in the Hill Economy: A Study of Nagaland’ Presented at National Seminar at KCDCC, Guwahati from 28-29 January 2009. 

  11. Factors affecting the choice between Individual Liability and Joint Liabilities among the Micro-credit Customers in Gedu Town in Bhutan’ presented at National Seminar at NEHU, Tura, Meghalaya on 19-20 June 2009.

  12. Primitive Tribal Groups and Reservation System in India: An Analysis11th Annual Conference of NEEA, IIT (Guwahati) 18-19 December 2009.

  13. Consumption Pattern of a Primitive Tribal Economy: A Case Study’ Presented at the National Seminar at Dera Natung Govt. College, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh on 20-22 November 2009.

  14.  ‘Development of Manipuri Community in Barak Valley of Assam: An Observation’ Presented at the National Seminar at SS College, Hailakandi, Assam on 1-2 February 2010.

Projects on-going

  • "Impact of Macro Management of Agriculture Scheme" funded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Govt of India.

Professional Society Memberships
  • Chief Editor of a journal - The Orient Vision, published by National Research Centre, Imphal (Manipur)

  • Editorial board member of the South Asian Journal of Public Health and Health Policy. BRAC University, 66 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh.

  • Life Member of North East Economic Association (India)

Assistant Professor, ADRT Centre
Institute for Social and Economic Change
Nagarabhavi P.O. BANGALORE-560072, India
Tel : Office  080-23215468, 23215519 Ext. 206
Fax : 080-23217008
e-mail: komol@isec.ac.in
komolhijam2@yahoo.com

 

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