Dr. Mihir Kumar Pal
Professor
Educational Qualification
| Degree Name | Institute | Year of passing/awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | University of Kalyani | 1997 |
| M.Phil | University of Calcutta | 1991 |
| M.A.in Economics | University of Kalyani | 1989 |
| B.A in Economics | University of Kalyani | 1986 |
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
| Title of the Ph. D. Thesis |
|---|
| An Analysis of Productivity in the Organised Manufacturing Sector in India :1970-1988 |
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
| Description of Experience |
|---|
| Professor of Economics, Dept. of EConomics with Rural Development,Vidyasagar University since 7.8.2011 |
| Associate Professor in Economics, Dept. of EConomics with Rural Development,Vidyasagar University from 7.8.2008 to 7.8.2011 |
| Reader in Economics, Dept. of EConomics with Rural Development,Vidyasagar University from 7.8.2005 to 7.8.2008 |
| Senior Lecturer in Economics, Dept. of EConomics with Rural Development,Vidyasagar University from 7.8.2000 to 7.8.2005 |
| Lecturer in Economics, Dept. of EConomics with Rural Development,Vidyasagar University from 7.8.1996 to 7.8.2000 |
Specialization/Research Area
| Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest) | Detailed Description |
|---|---|
| Field of Specialization | Econometrics |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Industrial Productivity, Capacity Utilization, Energy Economics, Environmental Economics |
Course/ Subject Taught
| Course Name |
|---|
| Microeconomics,Basic Econometrics, Applied Econometrics, Indian Economics, Development Economics |
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
Book Published
Ph. D. Thesis Guidance
| Scholar Name | Thesis Title | Name of the Co Supervisor | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narasingha Das | An Analysis of the Impact of Environmental Pollution on Total Factor Productivity Growth in Selected Manufacturing Industries in India: 1980-81 to 2010-11 | Awarded | Jan, 2018 | |
| Pali Bhattacharya | Micro-Finance and Women Empowerment: A Case Study of SHGs in Paschim Medinipur in West Bengal | Prof. Purnendu Sekhar Das | Awarded | Jan, 2018 |
| Chandrani Bhattacharjee | An Analysis of Participatory Planning Process in Plan Formulation and Implementation in Urban West Bengal | Awarded | Jan, 2018 | |
| Sanchita Sarkar | Reservoir Fisheries Development in Indian Indo-Gangetic Basin: Economic & Institutional Perspectives | Dr. P. K. Katiha | Awarded | Jan, 2012 |
| Swadhin Mondal | An Analysis of Equity in Health Care Financing in West Bengal | Barun Kanjilal | Awarded | Jan, 2012 |
| Sarbapriya Ray | An Analysis of the Trends in Capacity Utilization & Productivity Growth of some Energy Intensive Industries in India: 1979-80 to 2003-04 | Awarded | Jan, 2010 | |
| Nirjhar Patsa | An Analysis of the Trends in the Growth of Output & Productivity in the Manufacturing Sector in India: 1970-71 to 1997-98 (A Comparative Analysis among the States) | Awarded | Jan, 2006 |
Research Project
| Worked as | Funding Agency | Amount in Rs. | Duration | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Investigator | UGC | 579600 | 3 years | 2015-2018 | Ongoing |
| Co-Investigator | UGC | 150000 | 2 years | 2000-2005 | Complete |
| Principal Investigator | UGC | 15000 | 2 years | 1997-1999 | Complete |
Invited Lectures
| Title | Organized By | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Measurement of Growth, Diversification, & Productivity of the manufacturing sector in India: A Theoretical Analysis | Dept. of Geography & Economics, Midnapore College, Midnapore | Midnapore College, Midnapore | Jan, 2013 |
| Micro Enterprises & Rural Development in India | Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidlaya in Collaboration with K.D College of Commerce and General Studies | Sabang, Paschim Medinipur | Jan, 2013 |
Membership of Learned Society
| Title/Name of the Society |
|---|
| Life Member of The Indian Econometric Society |
| Member of World Economics Association |
Association with Professional Bodies
| Type of Professional Activity | Period |
|---|---|
| Selected member of the Advisory Committee in Midnapore College | 2014 to 2014 |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role | Held at and Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| UGC Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “uses of Statistics in the Analysis of Socio-Economic Development: Contemporary issues in India | Jan, 2016 | Paper Presenter | Department of Economics & Department of Statistics: Midnapore College (Autonomous) in Collaboration with the Department of Economics, Raja N.L. Khan Women’s College, Paschim Medinipur- 721101, West Bengal, India, during 7th-8th November, 2016 |
| 7th National Seminar on Industrial Statistics | Jan, 2016 | Paper Presenter | 26th November, 2016 at Floatel, 9/10, Kolkata Jetty, Strand Road, Kolkata 700001, India. Organized by the Central Statistics Office, Industrial Statistics Wing, Ministry of Statistics & Program Implementation, Govt. of India |
| An Empirical Analysis of Trade Determinants of Total Factor Productivity Growth in Indian Manufacturing Industries:1980-81 to 2010-11 | Jan, 2015 | Paper Presenter | Contemporary Issues of Economic Development with special reference to Public Finance and Policy, Dept. of Economics with Rural Development, Vidyasagar University & Centre for training & Research in Public Finance & Policy (CTRPFP), 17-18 Feb, 2015 |
| An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Economic Growth & International Trade on Environmental Degradation Proxied by CO2 in India | Jan, 2015 | Paper Presenter | 1st International Conference on Applied Economics and Finance Organised by GITAM School of International Business, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, in association with The Indian Econometric Society (TIES), Feb 26th, 2015. |
| Impact of Liberalisation on Productivity & Employment in Indian Textile Industry: Evidence from the non parametric approach: 1980-81 to 2010-11 | Jan, 2015 | Paper Presenter | 35th Annual Conference of Rajasthan Economic Association, Dept. of Economics, Central University of Rajasthan. 23rd -25th January, 2015 |
| Growth of Output and Productivity in the Organized Manufacturing Sector in India during 1981-82 to 2010-11: A Comparative Study of Four states in Eastern India | Jan, 2015 | Paper Presenter | Contemporary Issues of Economic Development with special reference to Public Finance and Policy, Dept. of Economics with Rural Development, Vidyasagar University & Centre for training & Research in Public Finance & Policy (CTRPFP), 17-18 Feb, 2015 |
| An Analysis of Capacity Utilization & Employment in Indian Chemical Industry:1980-81 to 2010-11 | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Economics ,Vidyasagar University, 2014 |
| Impact of Liberalization on Productivity & Employment on Indian Textile Industry: Evidence from the Non-Parametric Approach: 1980-81 to 2010-11 | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Economics ,Vidyasagar University, 2014 |
| Assessing the Relationship between CO2 Emissions & Economic Growth for the Indian Economy: 1980-81 to 2010-11 | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter | IBS Hyderabad in collaboration with The Indian Econometric Society, 2014 |
| An Analysis of the Impact of Environmental Pollution Proxied by CO2 Emissions Per-Capita on Total Factor Productivity Growth of the Indian Manufacturing Industries: 1980-81 to 2010-11 | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presente | Central Statistics Office, Industrial Statistics Wing, Govt. of India, Kolkata- 700001, 2013 |
| Agriculture & Rural Development in West Bengal: Challenges & Option (in Bengali) | Jan, 2014 | Participated | Dept. of Economics ,Vidyasagar University, 2014 |
| An Empirical Analysis on Total Factor Productivity Growth, Employment and wages in Indian Manufacturing Inustries:1980-81 to 2010-11 | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter | 51st Annual Conference of The Indian Econometric Society (TIES, Dept. of Economics, Centre for Development Economics and Innovation Studies (CDIES), Planning Commission Chair, Punjabi University, Patiala, Dec- 12to14,2014 |
| Technical Change & Employment Generation in Basic Metal Industry in India: 1980-2010 – A panel data analysis | Jan, 2013 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Economics ,Vidyasagar ,University, 2013 |
| Impact of liberalization on Growth, Productivity & Employment of Indian Chemical Industry with adjustment for Capacity Utilization: 1973-74 to 2010-2011 | Jan, 2013 | Paper Presenter | Central Statistics Office, Industrial Statistics Wing, Govt. of India, Kolkata- 700001, 2013 |
| Globalization and Economic Growth in India : A Granger Causality Approach. | Jan, 2012 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Economics ,Vidyasagar University, 2012 |
| Role and Effectiveness of Public Distribution system in assuring food security in India: An appraisal | Jan, 2011 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Economics, Vidyasagar University, 2011 |
| Labour productiivity growth and wage inequality under liberalized trade scenario: Evidence from Indian manufacturing sector | Jan, 2010 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Economics, Vidyasagar University, 2010 |
| Crisis in Indian Steel industry amidst Global meltdown | Jan, 2009 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Economics, Vidyasagar University, 2009 |
| Trade liberalization and total factor productivity growth in specific energy intensive industry: An analytical study on Indian glass industry with adjustment for capacity utilization | Jan, 2009 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Economics, University of Kalyani, 2009, Dec. 17-18 |
| Economic liberalization and Industrial performance: An analysis of the performance of Cement industry in India | Jan, 2009 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Economics, University of Kalyani, 2009, Mar. 5-6 |
| Liberalization, competition and capacity utilization in Indian Iron & Steel Industry | Jan, 2008 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Economics, Vidyasagar University ,2008 |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded by | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M.A 1st Class First Gold Medal | University of Kalyani | Jan, 1989 |
| B.A 1st Class First Gold Medal | University of Kalyani | Jan, 1986 |