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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS �AT A GLANCE

Founded in 1986, in sync with the college’s inception
Courses offered: Honours (2002) and General(1986) under traditional and CBCS framework(2020)
Aligned with NEP: Introduction of Major, Minor (IDC), and Multidisciplinary Courses (MDC)
Modest beginnings with a single faculty member; now a growing team of three, including one SACT
Adaptability in pedagogy through a responsive blended teaching approach
Commitment to community: Active engagement in outreach and socially relevant education
Flagship publication: Department publishes it's Newsletter, "EKONOMIE" by name with the objectives of informing, engaging, and inspiring stakeholders and the department’s vision for inclusive and holistic growth.
Showcasing academic excellence, creative expression, student and faculty achievements, and a shared vision of inclusive growth
Students as pillars: Nurtured through holistic, value-driven learning experiences

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS�VISION I MISSION I GOAL

Vision: To empower students with economic knowledge for inclusive and sustainable development.

Mission: To provide quality education, promote research, and encourage community engagement through academic and field-based learning.

Goal: To create socially responsible, analytically skilled, and policy-aware graduates ready to face real-world challenges.

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS�FACULTY PROFILE

Sri Arup Sanyal, HOD & Associate Professor and then university topper with an M.A. Economics, joined on 27.01.1987 and successfully served multiple terms as Teacher-in-Charge of the institution, engaged in preparation of District Development Report of North Dinajpur, WB.

Dr. Subrata Ghosh, Assistant Professor ( Stage-II) with M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics, published in reputed national and international journals; presented several papers; joined on 24.11.2016, also acted as TIC of the institution, and engaged in preparation of DDR of South Dinajpur, WB

Smt. Pampa Sarkar, an experienced State Aided College Teacher (SACT) with M.A. and M.Phil. in Economics, joined on 25.08.2005 and contributes actively to teaching and mentoring.

Actively engaged in academic assignments and research advisory in regional educational institutions other than affiliating university.
Engaged in significant academic bodies like the Board of Studies (BOS) for curriculum development and policy formulation under the affiliating university.
Hold key roles in academic administration, including career counselling and placement, NSS, purchase and finance committees, student welfare committee, and other institutional academic and administrative responsibilities.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS �FACULTY PROFILE

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS�STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

Year	Total No. of Students ( Hons. + General)	Total No. of Teacher	Student-Teacher Ratio
2018-2019	59	3	29.5
2019-2020	21	3	7
2020-2021	28	3	9.33
2021-2022	55	3	18.33
2022-2023	38	3	12.67
2023-2024* Major, minor,MDC	44	3	14.67

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS�ACHIEVEMENTS�

Inauguration of departmental newsletter: Launch and sustained publication of EKONOMIE as a platform for academic and creative expression for students and faculties
Academic excellence in faculty: Ph.D. Awardee with publications in reputed UGC CARE, SCOPUS, peer-reviewed journals
Field-based research initiative: Successful survey on PM-POSHAN and nutrition kitchen gardens in Uttar Dinajpur, in collaboration with the higher education department and Pratichi foundation, west Bengal
Vibrant community outreach: Active participation of students and faculty in impactful outreach programs across Raiganj block and neighbouring areas
Recognition in sports: Minority girl student Hasina Begam’s proud representation at district and state-level athletic meets
Academic distinction: Securing university ranks in examinations several times
Strong alumni placement record: graduates successfully Employed in government services and the private sector
Civic engagement recognition: MD. Rubel’s achievement in a district -level parliamentary awareness competition, reflecting student awareness and responsibility

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS�ACHIEVEMENTS�

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS�WEAKNESSES�

Scarcity of Local Employment Avenues: Limited job prospects in economics-related fields within the rural setting
Medium of Instruction Mismatch: The subject is taught in English -Learning gap due to English-medium instruction among predominantly vernacular-background students
Minimal Industrial Interface: Inadequate access to industrial hubs, restricting internships and practical exposure
Socio-Economic Constraints: Financial hardships hindering students’ pursuit of higher education and professional development

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS�FUTURE PLANS �

Launch of Value-Added Courses: Introduction of a practical module on stock market operations to boost financial literacy and market insight
Organizing National-Level Seminars: Proposal to host national level seminars sponsored by ICSSR, UGC, and other bodies to promote academic discourse and networking.

Strengthening Skill Development Initiatives: Expansion of career-centric programs to enhance employability in a dynamic job market such as Data Analytics Course to uncover insights and make informed decision in business settings, and tie-up with national level institute of skill and entrepreneurship development.

Regional Research Engagement: Active involvement in ICSSR-funded socio-economic and cultural research addressing regional development priorities

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS�DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

Community-Rooted Initiatives: Deep engagement in community outreach, linking academic insight with grassroots needs.
Policy-Oriented Faculty Contribution: Active involvement in drafting District Development Reports for North and South Dinajpur, West Bengal in different times.
Collaborative Research Culture: Emphasis on student-faculty teamwork in real-world surveys and field data collection.
Partnership in Government Programs: Active participation by Faculty and students in PM Poshan and Students’ Kitchen Garden surveys under the Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS�OP RC FDP (2018-2024)�

Academic Year	OP	RC	FDP/WORKSHOP
2018-19	15.11.2018-12.12.2018 HRDC,NBU;Dr.S.Ghosh	------	26-27^th March,2019; 25^th University Level Research Methodology Training and Workshop, Econ. Dept., NBU; Dr. S. Ghosh
2019-20	------	--------	23.06.2020, CITY COLLEGE , BANGALORE Dr.S.Ghosh
2020-21		12.01.2021-25.01.2021; HRDC,NBU; Dr.S.Ghosh
2021-22	------	------	--------
2022-23
2023-24	------	--------	23..5.2024-24.05.2024; Implementation of Blended Learning (BL) in Education Institutions including HEIs in West Bengal” ; Netaji Subhas Open University in collaboration with Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia; Dr.S.Ghosh

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS�PUBLICATIONS(2018-2024)�

Sl. No.	Title of Paper	Journal Name	ISSN , Vol, Issue, Year	Author
1	A study on out-of-Pocket Healthcare Expenditure of the people of Siliguri Municipal Corporation Area (SMCA)	Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research	ISSN-2349-5162; Volume 5, Issue 8, pp.141-150; August 2018, IF:7.95	Dr. Subrata Ghosh, Asst. Prof. in Economics
2	HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOR OF NORTH BENGAL: A STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS ON THE HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN SILIGURI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AREA (SMCA)	GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS	ISSN No 2277 – 8160; Volume 7, issue 8, pp.129-133; AUGUST-2018 • IF : 5.156 \| IC Value : 85.78	Dr. Subrata Ghosh, Asst. Prof. in Economics
3	An Examination of Implementation of Whistle-blowing Policies in Organizations	SIT Journal of Management	e ISSN: 2278-9111; Volume11, Issue 2, Pp-83-91, 2021; IF: 4.125	Dr. Subrata Ghosh, Asst. Prof. in Economics ( co-author)
4	Economic Empowerment of the Third Gender in India: Pathways to Inclusion and Challenges of Exclusion	Leadership, Education, Personality: An Interdisciplinary Journal	ISSN:2425-6178; Volume 18, Issue 06, pp.487-493; June 2023, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1366/p7ybga25; UGC CARE1	Dr. Subrata Ghosh, Asst. Prof. in Economics
5	The Foundation and Theoretical Advances of the Education Production Function from 1960s to the Present	Educational administration; Theory and Practice	E-ISSN:2148-2403; Volume 29, Issue 03, pp.1378-1382; September 2023, DOI: 10.53555/kuey.v29i3.9372 ; SCOPUS I Q4	Dr. Subrata Ghosh, Asst. Prof. in Economics
6	A Study on the Role of SHGS with A Reference to Women Empowerment	International Journal of Humanities Social Science and Management (IJHSSM)	ISSN: 3048-6874; Volume 4, Issue 3, pp: 1090-1095; May.-June, 2024; IF: 7.52	Dr. Subrata Ghosh, Asst. Prof. in Economics
7	Factors affecting out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure of the urban people of West Bengal with particular reference to Siliguri Municipal Corporation	INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY FIELD	ISSN(O): 2455-0620; Volume 10, Issue 7, PP.53-60; July -2024;DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202407009; IF: 9.47; IC Value : 86.87; UGC Approved Journal No. : 47793	Dr. Subrata Ghosh, Asst. Prof. in Economics

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Academic Year	Pass Percentage
2020-2021	100
2021-2022	100
2023-2024	75

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS�RESULT ANALYSIS (2018-2024)�

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�DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS�STUDENTS’ FEEDBACK�

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�DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS�EXTENSION ACTIVITIES�

Vibrant Community Engagement: Student-led outreach programs under faculty guidance fostering real-world impact
Environmental Stewardship: Tree plantation drives and river spur conservation promoting environmental awareness
Health & Hygiene Advocacy: Rural school campaigns instilling basic health practices among young learners
Sustainable Waste Awareness: Community programs on solid waste management encouraging eco-conscious behaviour
Empowering Through Social Action: Health drives, anti-child labour awareness in brick kilns, and summer relief efforts for vulnerable workers

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Date	Name of Program	Event Details
09.07.2021	Special Invited Web Lecture –I	Special Lecture Delivered on “ An Analysis of Utility Theory in the light of Cardinal Approach” by Dr. Chinmoy Sarkar, Assistant Professor in Economics, Siliguri college of Commerce
13.07.2021	Special Invited Web Lecture –II	Special Lecture Delivered on “ An Analysis of Employment Theory in the light of Classical Macroeconomic Approach” by Dr. Srijana Rai, Associate Prof. of Economics, Kurseong College
17.07.2021	Special Invited Web Lecture –III	Special Lecture Delivered on “ Consumption and Savings Behaviour of an individual on special focus on Life Cycle Hypothesis” by Dr. Sanjay Dutta Dutta , Assistant Professor in Economics, Dept. of Law , University of North Bengal
22.07.2021	Special Invited Web Lecture –III	Special Lecture Delivered on “Emerging Situation of Balance of Payments( BOP) in India” by Sri. Amlan Dutta, Assistant Professor in Economics, Alipurduar University
05.01.2023	Intra Department Group Discussion and Quiz Competition	Group Discussion on Current Indian Political Scenario & Quiz Competition on Indian Economy
06.01.2023	Mobile Photography Competition	Photography on Village Livelihood and Economy
08.06.2023	Green Campus Initiative	Tree Plantation Program by faculties and students
10.06.2023	Role Play	Business & Customers, Sales Representative
12.07.2023	Observance of Tri-Centenary Birth Anniversary of Adam smith and Release of Newsletter ’EKONOMIE’ and felicitation of Topper of 2022	Seminar organized and Keynote Lecture delivered on “ Life of Adam Smith and his contribution in Economics” by Dr. Chandan Roy, Principal, Raiganj Surendranath Mahavidyalaya
18.07.2023	Special Invited Lecture	Special Lecture Delivered on “Post COVID-19 Challenges of Indian Economy in the light of Emerging Inflation in the Country” by Sri. Arunava Kr. Choudhury, Assistant Professor in Economics, Sripat Singh College
19.08.2023	Special Invited Lecture	Program organized jointly with Dept. of Sociology and lecture on “Disparity in Income Poverty and Multidimensional Estimates: The Indian Scenario” by Dr.Amrita Roy, Assistant Professor in Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT, Palakkad, Kerala

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Date	Name of Program	Event Details
05.09.2023	Felicitation of Toppers-2023	Motivational Talk by Dr. Chandan Roy, Principal, Raiganj Surendranath Mahavidyalaya and Award Ceremony
17.10.2023	Observance of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty	One Day Seminar on “MGNREGS & SHG: Effective Strategies for Rural Poverty Eradication in India”
06.01.2024-07.01.2024	Inter Department Exhibition	On Annual Cultural Program department participated in Inter Department Exhibition and the theme was “Green India & Atma Nirbhaar Bharat”
15.01.2024	Poster Competition	Theme was “Stop Plastic use & Save Environment”
02.03.2024	Special Talk on AI	Program organized jointly with Dept. of Mathematics and lecture on “Modern Machine Learning: The Good and The Bad by Dr. Amartya Sanyal, Assistant Professor, Copenhagen University, Denmark
21.02.2024-24.02.2024	Survey on “ PM-Poshan & School Nutrition Garden“	Survey conducted in selected schools of Uttar Dinajpur district by the students of the department under the mentorship of Dr. Subrata Ghosh, Assistant Professor in Economics, Raiganj Surendranath Mahavidyalaya (as nodal officer) under the directives of HED, Govt of West Bengal & Pratichi Foundation
11.04.2023-20.04.2024	Inter Department Faculty Exchange Program, RSM	Lecture for the final year students of Sociology on Statistical Methods by Dr. Subrata Ghosh, Assistant Professor in Economics, Raiganj Surendranath Mahavidyalaya
16.05.2024	Faculty Exchange Program (under MOU)	Lecture at P.D. Womens’ College , Jalpaiguri on “ Youth Unemployment in India : Challenges and Prospects” by Dr. Subrata Ghosh, Assistant Professor in Economics, Raiganj Surendranath Mahavidyalaya
05.06.2024	Observance of World Environment Day	Tree Planation along the roadside, Poster Making completion,, Sapling distribution, quiz & Group discussion regarding environment conservation and Protection etc.
06.06.2024	Community Outreach Program during Heat Waves	Cold juice distributed, Awareness camp on Precaution during Heat Waves
25.09.2024	Faculty Exchange Program (under MOU)	Lecture at Siliguri College of Commerce on “ Problems and Prospects of MSMEs of North Bengal ” by Dr. Subrata Ghosh, Assistant Professor in Economics, Raiganj Surendranath Mahavidyalaya

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS� PROGRAM ORGANIZED�

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

SWOC ANALYSIS�

Strength	Weakness
Strong commitment to community engagement and social outreach Collaborative student-faculty research culture Qualified, dedicated, and student-centric faculty team Active participation in government-led initiatives and surveys Publication of departmental newsletter “EKONOMIE” for stakeholder engagement Adoption of blended teaching methods for uninterrupted learning	Limited job prospects in economics-related fields within the rural setting Learning gap due to English-medium instruction among predominantly vernacular-background students Inadequate access to industrial hubs, restricting internships and practical exposure Financial hardships hindering students’ pursuit of higher education and professional development Inadequate guidance infrastructure affecting preparation for competitive exams and career planning
Opportunity	Challenge
Introduction of value-added courses like stock market operations Potential for national-level seminar collaborations with ICSSR/UGC Scope to expand career-oriented skill development programs Participation in regional socio-economic research projects Development of academic-industry linkages through MoUs and virtual exposure programs	Migration of talented students to urban institutions for better academic and career prospects Digital divide affecting access to online learning and academic resources Declining interest in pure academic disciplines due to lack of immediate job returns

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