Dr. Ramakanta Prusty

Principal
B. P. College of Business Administration (BBA)
KADI SARVA VISHWAVIDYALAYA, Gandhinagar
Cell : 09924116129 ; Office Tel : (079) 23245735
E-Mail : ramakant.prusty@gmail.com

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

  • Ph.D (Economics; Utkal University)
  • M. Phil (Applied Economics; JNU, New Delhi)
  • M. A. (Economics, Utkal University)

 

TEACHING & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (27 Yrs)

  • 2 years at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
  • 1 year at S. K. Patel Institute of Management & Computer Studies, Gandhinagar
  • 24 years (Since 1999 till date) at B P College of Business Administration, Gandhinagar

 

ACADEMIC HONOURS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Recipient of BHARAT VIDYA SIROMANI AWARD conferred by International Institute of Education and Management, New Delhi, on 18th December, 2015, for outstanding achievements in education.
  • Awarded RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP by CDS (Jawaharlal Nehru University) to undertake M. Phil programme
  • Recipient of the NATIONAL LOAN SCHOLARSHIP during graduation

 

Ph. D SUPERVISOR / EXAMINER

  • KADI SARVA VISHWAVIDYALAYA, GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT (Supervisor with 5 candidates)

 

BOOKS / JOURNALS
Co-Author of Books

  • Principles of Economics
  • Fundamentals of Macroeconomics (accepted for publication)


Co-Editor of Books

  • Emerging Indian Economy in 21st Century
  • Foreign Investment and Indian Economy
  • Contemporary Issues of Tourism, Banking and Education
  • Emerging Role of Financial Services, Insurance & Banking

 

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

  • 9 papers in International Journals
  • 21 papers in National Journals
  • 8 papers in Edited Books
  • 7 articles in English News Papers

 

RESEARCH PAPERS PRESENTED

  • 4 papers in International Seminars
  • 21 papers in National Seminars
  • 6 papers in State Level Seminars

 

PROJECTS AND CONSULTANCY:

  • Principal Investigator of the Minor Project Titled “Financial Obstacles of MSME Survival: A Case of Selected Units of Gandhinagar District” Funded by Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Gandhinagar amounting Rs. 19000 (continuing).
  • Principal Investigator of the project titled, Kalupur Commercial Cooperative Bank, Gandhinagar (submitted).
  • Western Zone Coordinator for Survey under the Sponsored Project titled “Development of Corporate Governance Norms” extended by Sponsor Research and Industrial Consultancy, IIT Kharagpur, March-July, 2009 (completed).

SEMINARS / CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS ATTENDED: Total – 16

 

KEY NOTE SPEAKER / SESSION CHAIR

  • Chaired Session on ‘Role of Tourism in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals’ in the 4th Joint International Conference on Tourism, Hospitality and Sustainable Development Goals organized by National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hyderabad during 2-4 March, 2023.
  • Chaired Session on ‘Socio-economic Development and Human Development’ in National Conference on Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Challenges, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, 28th February, 2017.
  • Speaker at Workshop on “Research Methodology & Data Analysis” organized by Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Gandhinagar at LDRP Institute of Technology and Research, Kh-05 Circle, Sect-15, Gandhinagar on March 17, 2016.
  • Guest of Honour and Key Note Speaker in ‘Student Convention 2016’ organized by The Institute of Cost Accountants of India, Ahmedabad Chapter, March 9, 2016 at Ahmedabad Management Association, Ahmedabad.
  • Session Chair in International Conference titled “Indian Diaspora in Development of Host and Home Countries: A Comparative Perspective” organized by Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya in association with Organisation of Diaspora Initiatives (ODI) on 10th & 11th January, 2015.
  • Keynote Speaker in the National Seminar on “Changing Trends in Management Education” organized by Shri Jairambhai Patel Institute of Business Management & Computer Applications (National Institute of Co-operative Management Group of Institutions), Gandhinagar on 21st February, 2014.
  • Session Chair in National Seminar on “Contemporary Issues in Management and Co-operation: Prospects and Challenges”, National Institute of Co-operative Management, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, May 5, 2013.
  • Session Chair in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Emerging Issues in Competitive Business Environment”, I. V. Patel College of Commerce, Nadiad, Gujarat, October 6, 2012.
  • Session Chair in UGC (CPE-Scheme) sponsored National Seminar on “Quality Research in Higher Education”, Uma Arts & Nathiba Commerce Mahila College, Gandhinagar, March 26, 2012.
  • Keynote Speaker & and Session Chair in National Workshop on “Research Methodology”, Sardar Patel College of Administration and Management, S. P. University, Feb. 13, 2012.
  • Session Chair in National Conference on “Recent Trends in Business, Management, IT & Business English”, Smt. SI Patel Ipcowala College of Commerce, Petlad & Indian Commerce Association, Dec. 1, 2011.
  • Session Chair in National Seminar on “Contemporary Issues in Finance”, Gujarat Technological University, Aug. 26-27, 2011.
  • Session Chair in Indian Conference on Management (ICOM) on “Innovative Strategies: Emerging India in Global Scenario”, S. K. Patel Institute of Management & Computer Studies, Gandhinagar, March 11-12, 2011.

POSITIONS HELD

  • Currently, Principal, B. P. College of Business Administration, Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
  • Member, Board of Studies (Management), Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
  • Member, Board of Studies, (Economics), Carlox Teachers University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
  • Member, Board of Studies, (Management), Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Baroda, Gujarat
  • Associate Editor – Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Management, KSV University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
  • Western Region Coordinator for IIT, Kharagpur (2009-10) for the Government of India project titled “Development of Corporate Governance Norms For SMEs”
  • Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Production, Research and Management (Special Issue) ISSN 2249-4766
  • Currently, member of various committees of Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Gandhinagar
  • Trainer (2004) for the middle level managers of Claris Life Sciences Ltd., Ahmedabad
  • Trainer (2008) KPTL, Gandhinagar, IHM, Ahmedabad, Kendriya Vidyalay, Sect. 30, Gandhinagar
  • Life-time Member (a) Orissa Economic Association, Orissa, (b) Gujarat University Economics Area Teachers’ Association, Gujarat.
  • Coordinator, NAAC Steering Committee, B P College of Business Administration, Gandhinagar in 2006-07. The college was accredited with B+ grade.
  • Programme Coordinator, Business Skill Development (BSD) Course of MSME-Development Institute, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India for Ahmedabad MSME Institute at S K Patel Institute of Management and Computer Studies, Gandhinagar in 2009
  • Deputy Superintendent of AIEEE Exams of Government of India (2008 and 2011) at S. K. Patel Institute Centre, Gandhinagar.

RESOURCE PERSON TO

IIT, Kharagpur; IHM, Ahmedabad; NIFT, Gandhinagar; Science City, Ahmedabad; NIRMA University, Institute of Management; Mahatma Gandhi University, Kotayam (off campus at Gandhinagar); Sikkim Manipal University MBA Programme; Gujarat Technical University, Marwadi Education Foundation, Rajkot; I.C.W.A.I, Ahmedabad Chapter; C.S. Regional Chapter, Ahmedabad.

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION:

  • Associate Editor, Journal of Humanities, Social Science and Management, Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
  • Life Member, Orissa Economic Association, Orissa.
  • Life Member, Gujarat University Economics Area Teachers’ Association, Gujarat.
  • Member, Board of Studies, Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

TRAINING PROGRAMMES / WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES ORGANISED:

  • “English Language Training Programme” under the aegis of SCOPE run by Government of Gujarat for Management Students at B. P. College of Business Administration, Gandhinagar from 10-09-2013 to 10-12-2013 (45 days).
  • “Employability Skills Programme” run by IL&FS Skill Development Corporation Ltd., Ahmedabad – A Joint Initiative with National Skill Development Corporation, with focus on English for Employability and Life Skills for the management students at B. P. College of Business Administration, Gandhinagar from 10-9-2013 to 29-10-2013 (180 hrs.)
  • One-day workshop on “Recent Changes in the Indian Capital Market” jointly organized by the Institute of Company Secretaries and the National Stock Exchange of India at B. P. College of Business Administration, Gandhinagar on August 2, 2013.