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Dr. Upasana Chakravarty
Department of Economics
upaeconomics@gmail.com
Academic Details
Qualification
M.A, Ph.D
Specialisation
Econometrics
Appointment (Institution)
1997-03-11
Appointment (Position)
2024-04-01
Research Interests
Development Economics
Professional Training
  • Refresher Course (RC) in Economics — Academic Staff College, Gauhati University , 21 days, 2008-12-22 to 2009-01-11
  • Refresher Course (RC) in Economics, org. by — Academic Staff College, Gauhati University, 21 days, 2013-02-11 to 2013-03-02
  • Short Term Course on Disaster Management — UGC,HRDC, Gauhati University, One week, 2018-10-30 to 2018-11-05
  • Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology — Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University and Barbhag College, Nalbari , One week, 2020-06-24 to 2020-06-30
  • FDP on National Education Policy-2020(2-credit SWAYAM Course) — IGNOU, Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education, New Delhi, One month, 2023-02-01 to 2023-02-28
  • 28th March – 7th April, 2006: Workshop on Research Methodology in Gender Studies, org. by — Women’s Studies Research Center, Gauhati University, 11days, 2006-03-28 to 2006-04-07
  • Workshop on “Statistical Data Analysis using SPSS" — Dept. of Statistics, Gauhati University & Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, 4 days, 2011-02-15 to 2011-02-18
  • NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP) — MMTTC, Gauhati University, 9days, 2025-01-02 to 2025-01-10
  • Orientation Programme (OP-67) — Academic Staff College, Gauhati University, 28 days, 2006-05-11 to 2006-06-07
Papers Presented in Seminars / Workshops / Webinars / Conferences
  • National Conference on “Biodiversity and Conservation of Sustainable Economic Development in the NER of India: Integrating Natural and Social Sciences for Sustainability — 2009-01-28, K. C. Das Commerce College
    Paper: Economic Impact of Global Warming
  • XXXIV Indian Social Science Congress — 2010-12-27, Dept. of Economics, & Dept of Commerce, Gauhati University
    Paper: Migration into Guwahati- A Demographic and Socio-Economic Analysis
  • UGC sponsored National Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Informal Sector, Migration and Sustainable Livelihood-National and Regional Concerns, ECOSEM 11 — 2011-12-11, Siliguri College, Darjeeling, West Bengal
    Paper: Rural-Urban Migration and the Harris-Todaro model: A Case study of Guwahati
  • International Seminar on Entrepreneurial Innovation and Regional Development -A bridge between NE India &ASEAN — 2019-10-24, Gauhati Commerce College of Management Studies, Guwahati
    Paper: Act East Policy: an emerging economic relation between India and ASEAN
  • ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Learning to live in Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development: with special reference to North Eastern region of India — 2024-02-07, Department of Economics in collaboration with Department of Education, Silapathar Town College, Dhemaji, Assam
    Paper: Mapping the Impact of growing population on Forest Resources: An overview of Assam
  • ISS sponsored National Seminar on “human development in india with special reference to north eastern region: emerging issues & policy paradigms — 2018-04-11, Srikishan Sarda College, Hailakandi, Assam
    Paper: Environmental sustainability and human development: the connecting link with special reference to Assam
  • UGC sponsored National Seminar on Human Rights — 2018-04-07, Digboi College, Assam
    Paper: Socio-economic impact of Migrant workers in Urban Informal Sector with ref to Guwahati city
Research Publications in Journals /Periodicals/ Newspapers
  • The Urban Informal Sector Workers: An Exercise in Demographic and Socio Economic Profiling — Assam Economic Journal, Dept. of Economics, D.U. (2008), ISSN/Vol/Issue: ISSN 0976-753, Vol. XXI
  • Employment Potentiality of Urban Informal Sector with reference to Guwahati city — ACTA Journal (2017), ISSN/Vol/Issue: ISSN: 2229-693X, Vol. XXXIX
  • The Role of Remittances in Economic Development: A Cross Country Analysis in Southeast Asia — International Journal of All Research Education & Scientific Methods (IJARESM) (October, 2024), ISSN/Vol/Issue: ISSN: 2455-6211, Vol. 12, Issue 10
  • “Globalisation and its Impact on Indian Higher Education” — ACTA Journal, (2013-14session) (2015), ISSN/Vol/Issue: ISSN: 2229-693X, Vol. XXXVII
  • Rural-Urban Migration and the Harris-Todaro Model: A Case Study of Guwahati — Indian Journal of Labour Economics ((October-December 2011)), ISSN/Vol/Issue: ISSN 0971-7927, Vol.54, No. 4
Books / Chapters / Proceedings
  • Public Finance-II, Paper-XIV[MA/MSc] — Paper:
    (, 2012)
    ISBN: / Publisher: Institute of Distance and Open Learning, Gauhati University
  • An Inquiry into Rural-Urban Migration: Relevance of the Harris-Todaro Model — Paper:
    (, 2013)
    ISBN: ISBN 978-3-659-32889-3 / Publisher: Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany
  • Role of Women in Socio Economic Aspect of Assam (ed.) — Paper: Women Workers in Urban Informal Sector: A case study of Women Domestic Workers in Guwahati City
    (, November, 2018)
    ISBN: ISBN: 978-81-921278-2-8 / Publisher: K. C. Das Commerce College, Guwahati
  • Illumine (ed) — Paper: Skilled migration and its consequences: A case study in Guwahati
    (, 2019)
    ISBN: ISBN:978-81-935219, / Publisher:
  • Contemporary Issues in Assam Economy (ed.) — Paper: Migration Influencing factor of Demography and Growth of Urban Centres A case study of Guwahati City
    (, June, 2020)
    ISBN: ISBN: 978-93-87035-59-1 / Publisher: Olympia Prakashan, Guwahati
  • Indian Knowledge System-A Timeless Wisdom(ed.) — Paper: Indian Knowledge System-A Source of Empowering Indian Modern Education Scenario
    (, January, 2025)
    ISBN: ISBN: 978-93-6078-512-3 / Publisher: Dept. of Philosophy, S.B.Deorah College, Guwahati
  • Montage — Paper: Magnitude and Causes of Rural-Urban Migration in Guwahati city
    (, 2016 (December))
    ISBN: ISBN: 978-81-92178-64-6 / Publisher: ACTA, Kamrup Metro zone
Research Projects & Guidance
  • Minor Research Project on Urban Informal Sector of Guwahati City: the Engine of Growth — 2years(2015-2017) (2017)
    UGC (Government)
    Status: Successfully completed
Resource Person / Chairman Sessions
No resource sessions.
PARTICIPATION IN CORPORATE LIFE/ ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE/ EXTENSION WORK AND COMMUNITY SERVICES:
1. Secretary, KCDCC Teachers Unit- 2012 - 2013, 2015- 2016 & 2016-2017.,2018 -2019 ,2022-2023 ,2023- 2024. 2. Member, various college in-house committees 3. Assistant Officer-in-charge for B.Com examination(2003, 2018) / HS examination(2017 & 2025) 4. Coordinator, FYUGP Exam Monitoring Committee, 2023 5. Coordinator , Eco-Club , March 2022 6. Coordinator, IQAC, December, 2024 7. Organising Secretary – UGC sponsored National Workshop on “Research Paper Writing and Presentation” in collaboration with North Eastern Economic Association (NEEA) at KCDCC on 22nd & 23rd March, 2013 8.Organising Secretary – Workshop on “Re-structuring undergraduate curriculum and UGC and Govt. rules & regulations” by ACTA in collaboration with KCDCC (1st December,2012) 9. Organising Secretary - International webinar on "ADDRESSING VARIOUS EFFECTS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND MANAGING STRESS" organized by Teachers' Unit In Association with IQAC, K. C. Das Commerce College, Chatribari, Guwahati-8, (25th July, 2020) 10. External Evaluator, Gunotsav (2017,2022), Govt. of Assam 11. Presiding Officer, Assam Legislative Assembly Election (2016, 2021) 12. Supervising Officer, Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE), Sept.15 & 29, Oct.27,2024, Govt of Assam
Academic Association & Others/
1. Life Member, North Eastern Economics Association (NEEA) 2. Member, North East India Commerce and Management Association (NEICMA) 3. Member, Assam College Teachers' Association (ACTA)
Awards & Achievements
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