ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

This is the newly started department which offers course in B.A. Economics. The complementary subjects offered are Mathematics and Political Science.

Faculty

Dr. Maneesh. B (Assistant Professor and Research Guide)
Name Dr. Maneesh. B
Designation Assistant Professor and Research Guide
Qualification Summary M.A, BEd, SET, NET(JRF), PhD.
Contact 9946304039
PhD University of Kerala, 2012
B.Ed University of Kerala, 2002
M.A University of Kerala, 2005
Employment History
  • NSS College, Nilamel (2012 – 2021)
  • MMNSS College, Kottiyam ( 2021- till date)
Title: Agrarian Crisis: Causes and Consequences – A Study based on selected cash crops in Kerala
Research Interests
  • Agricultural Economics, Public Economics, Socio-economic analysis
Research Publications
  • ‘Agrarian Crisis in cash crops sector in Kerala: An Enquiry’, ISDA Journal, Studies in Development and Administration, Vol.22, No.4, October- December, 2012 (ISSN No.0971-2550).
  • ‘Cropping Pattern Changes: A Threat to Sustainable Development’, in ‘Towards a Humane Environment: Responsibilities of State, Role of Civil Society and Rights of Citizens’, D. Rajeevan (Edn.), Kalpaz Publication, 2015 (ISBN No. 978-93-5128-069-9).
  • ‘Climate Change and Indian Agriculture’, in ‘Indian Economic Development: Bottlenecks and Solutions’, Binukumar B.J (Edn.), Department of Economics, NSS Hindu College, Changanassery, 2015 (ISBN 978-93-5196- 680-7).
  • ‘Food Security and Public Distribution System in Kerala- An Overview’, in ‘Rural Development and Indian Economy’, Dr.Binukumar.B.J. (Edn.), Wizcraft Publications and Distribution, 2020 (ISBN-978-93-89488-43-2).
  • ‘Cropping Pattern Changes in Kerala: A Threat to Sustainable Development’, in NIU International Journal of Human Rights, A UGC CARE Listed Journal, ISSN: 2394-0298 Volume 8 (XV), 2021.
  • ‘Macro Dimensions of Agrarian Crisis in India’ in ‘Journal of Research and Development’, A Multidisciplinary International Level Referred Journal, Volume-13, Issuee-15, March-2022, ISSN-2230-9578, Impact factor: 7.265
  • ‘Problems and Prospects of Bamboo Product Manufacturers During Covid- 19: A Case study of Thiruvananthapuram District in Kerala’ in WorldWide International Inter Disciplinary Research Journal (A Peer Reviewed Referred),Year-7, Vol.I, Issue- LII, 29 March 2022, ISSN: 2454-7905, Impact Factor: 7.479
  • ‘Sustainability of Plantation Crops in Kerala- An Analysis’, in International Journal of Advance and Applied Research (IJAAR), A Multidisciplinary International Level Referred and Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol.2, Issue-5, March- April 2022, ISSN:2347-7075, Impact Factor: 7.328
  • ‘Cropping Pattern and Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Kerala’, in Journal of Research and Development, A Multidisciplinary International Level Referred Journal, Volume-13, Issuee-19, April- 2022, ISSN-2230-9578, Impact factor: 7.265
  • ‘Sustainable Development And Climate Change In India’, in Journal of Research and Development, A Multidisciplinary International Level Referred Journal, Volume-14, Issuee-1, May-2022, ISSN-2230-9578, Impact factor: 7.265
  • ‘Gender and Development in Kerala’ in International Journal of Advance and Applied Research (IJAAR), A Multidisciplinary International Level Referred and Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol.2, Issue-9, May-June 2022, ISSN:2347-7075, Impact Factor: 7.328
  • ‘Exploring The Problems And Prospects of Climate Change In India’, in International Journal of Advance and Applied Research (IJAAR), A Multidisciplinary International Level Referred and Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol.2, Issue-12, May-June 2022, ISSN:2347-7075, Impact Factor: 7.328
  • ‘Agricultural Labour Problems And Remedies in India’, in International Journal of Advance and Applied Research (IJAAR), A Multidisciplinary International Level Referred and Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol.2, Issue-15, May- June 2022, ISSN:2347-7075, Impact Factor: 7.328
  • ‘Food Security and Public Distribution System in Kerala’, in AJANTA, An International Multidisciplinary Quarterly Research Journal, Vol.IX, Issue-III, July-September 2022, ISSN: 2277-5730, Impact Factor: 6.306
  • ‘Addressing Socio-Economic Vulnerabilities in Kerala With Special Reference to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes’, in B.Aadhar, A Multidisciplinary International Research Journal, Issue No.358-H, August 2022, ISSN: 2278-9308, Impact Factor: 8.575
  • ‘Sustainable Development: A Call For A Change’, in International Journal of Advance and Applied Research (IJAAR), A Multidisciplinary International Level Referred and Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol.3, Issue-2, Sept-Oct 2022, ISSN:2347-7075, Impact Factor: 7.328
  • ‘Assessment of Climate Change Vulnerability on Kerala’s Agriculture’, in Journal of Research and Development, A Multidisciplinary International Level Referred Journal, Volume-14, Issue-20, November-2022, ISSN-2230- 9578, Impact factor: 7.265
  • ‘Food Security and Public Distribution System in Kerala’, in AJANTA, An International Multidisciplinary Quarterly Research Journal, Vol.IX, Issue-III, July-September 2022, ISSN: 2277-5730, Impact Factor: 6.306
  • ‘Skill Development Scenario in Kerala’, in ‘Recent Advancements in Commerce and Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Science and Technology, Pharmacy and Health, Humanities and Social Science, Education, Language and Literature, and Environment and Sustainability’, Volume I, 30 August 2022, Jyotikiran Publications, Pune, ISBN: 978-93-94819- 06-1
  • ‘Health Status of Women in Kerala’, in ‘Women Empowerment in Modern Age’, Volume I, 15 September 2022, Jyotikiran Publications, Pune, ISBN: 978- 93-94819-09-2
  • ‘Local Governments and Decentralised Planning in Kerala’, in ‘Problems of Indian Economy’, RedShine Publication Pvt.Ltd, India, November 2022, ISBN:978-93-95456-68-5
  • ‘Climate Change and Agriculture in Kerala’, in ‘Multidisciplinary Approach in Research Vol-18’, RedShine Publication Pvt.Ltd, Sweden, November 2022, ISBN: 978-91-987981-6-6
  • ‘Agricultural Marketing in India’, in ‘Agriculture Development towards Sustainability’, Volume-1, 30 November 2022, Jyotikiran Publications, Pune, ISBN:978-93-94819-16-0
  • ‘Impact of Changing Demographic Profile in Kerala’, in ‘ Multidisciplinary Approaches in Social Sciences, Education & Languages (Vol-2)’, RedShine Publication Pvt.Ltd, India, December 2022, ISBN:978-95456-90-6
  • ‘Agriculture and Sustainable Development’, in Education and Society, UGC Care Listed Journal, ISSN 2278-6864 Special Issue-I/Vol-I, July 2023
  • ‘Agriculture and Sustainable Development’, in Education and Society, UGC Care Listed Journal, ISSN 2278-6864 Special Issue-I/Vol-I, July 2023
Administrative responsibilities
  • NSS Programme Officer (2021 Onwards)
Academic Positions
  • Research Guide in Economics, University of Kerala.
  • Member, UG and PG Board of Studies in Social Work, University of Kerala.
  • Content Writer, School of Distance Education, University of Kerala.
  • Content Writer, Sreenarayana Guru Open University, Kollam.
  • External Examiner and Question Paper Setter, FMN College, Kollam (Autonomous).
  • FDP Subject Expert in Economics, University of Kerala.
Minor Project undertaken

Topic: Dimensions of Agrarian Crisis- Causes and Consequences: A study based on Selected Cash Crops in Kerala..

Name of the funding agency: UGC

Status: Completed

Vijayalekshmi P J (Assistant Professor & HoD)
Name Vijayalekshmi P J
Designation Assistant Professor & HoD
Contact 9387093159
Employment History
  • NSS College, Cherthala (2010-2013)
  • HHMSPB NSS College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram (2013-2021)
  • MMNSS College, Kottiyam (2021 to till date)