Dr. Rajesh Kumar

• Ph.D. in Economics, Punjabi University, Patiala (2023)
  Specialization: International Trade 
• M.Phil. in Economics, University of Jammu (2012)
  Specialization: Energy Economics
• UGC-NET in Economics : 2012
• Master Degree in Economics, University of Jammu (2007)
  Specialization: International Trade and Finance 

• Assistant Professor, School of Economics
  Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (Nov., 2024–Present)

• Assistant Professor, Mittal  School of Business
  Lovely Professional University (May, 2024–Nov, 2024)

• Assistant Professor, Department of Economics
  Guru Kashi University (Oct.,2023-May, 2024)
• Assistant Professor, Department of Economics
  Central University of Jammu (Aug, 2013-Sept, 2023)

“Educational Attainment and Intergenerational Mobility in India: Evidence from NSS 75th Round Survey Data” in Q2 Scopus index journal Migration Letters 21(S3) 2024, 1741-8992, Page 1480-1495.

“India-Sri Lanka Trade Relations Post ISFTA: An Empirical Analysis” in ABDC Journal with impact factor: 0.278, European Economic Letters 13(3) 2023, 2323-5233, Page No. 548-556.

“Determinants of Multimorbidity among Elderly People in Jammu and Kashmir: Evidence from NSS 75th Round Survey” in ABDC Journal with impact factor:0.278, European Economic Letters 13(1) 2023, 2323-5233, Page No. 386-395.

“Exploring the Potential of Bilateral Trade between India and Pakistan: An Empirical Analysis” in ABDC Journal with Impact Factor:0.91, Empirical Economics Letters ISSN: 1681-8997, Volume- 21(7), July 2022, Page No: 33-46.

“Utilization of Maternal Health Care Services: An Inter-District Analysis of Jammu and Kashmir” in International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation, ISSN: 2456-3315, Volume- 7(6), June- 2022, Page No: 2343 – 2349.

“Determinants of Bilateral Trade Flow of Pakistan with SAARC Countries: A Gravity Model Approach” in Shodhsamhita UGC care list Journal, ISSN:2277-7067, Volume-IX(I), January 2022, Page No:1128-1138.

“Intra-Regional Trade in South Asia: An Empirical Analysis” in UGC CARE listed Think India Journal, ISBN: 0971-1260, Volume- 26, December 2019 Page No: 225-243.

“The Journey of India Pakistan Trade: from Positive List to MFN” in, The Journal of Institute of Public Enterprise, UGC Listed Journal No. 41951, ISSN: 0971-1864, Volume – 41 (Special Issue), December 2018, Page No: 414-421

“Determination of Health Status of Children: A Case Study of District Kathua (J&K)” in The Journal of Institute of Public Enterprise UGC Listed Journal No. 41951, ISSN: 0971-1864, Volume – 41 (Special Issue), December 2018, Page No: 85-96.

 “Nuclear Energy in India: Past Trends and Future Projections” in Security and Society, Peer review Journal, ISSN; 2231-6000, Volume 7(1-2), Summer- Winter 2012. Page No: 66-84.

• Master-Level Dissertation on the topic “Tobacco Addiction Behaviour of Rural Households” in different areas of Reasi District of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Five Master-Level Dissertations on the topic “Sanitation Status and Utilization of Toilets among Rural Households” in different areas of Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Five Master Level Dissertations on the topic “Impact Assessment of Mid-Day Meal Scheme on Enrolment, Attendance, and Dropout of School Children: A Case Study of Educational Zone (Samba, Vijaypur, Ramgarh, Birpur, and Purmandal), District Samba of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Four Masters-Level Dissertations on the topic “Access to Digital Service and their Utilisations for Making Payments” in different areas of Jammu City of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Five Master Level Dissertations on the topic “Impact of MGNREGA on Rural Livelihood” in different areas of Kathua District of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Three Master Level Dissertations on the topic “Socio-Economic Background of Household and Health Status of Young Children (3-5 Years)” in different areas of Udhampur District of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Five Master Level Dissertations on the topic “Household Demand for Children” in different areas of Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir.

• Invited as a Subject expert for the Special Lectures for students of Class XI & XII by Army Public School BD Bari, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir during the months of August -September, 2023
• Invited as a Resource Person in the 105^th Annual Conference of Indian Economic Association (IEA) held at CMS Business School, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, during 27-29 December, 2022.
• Invited as a Resource Person in the 104^th Annual Conference of the Indian Economic Association (IEA) held at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal during 25-27 December,2021.
• Invited as a Resource Person in the 101^st Annual Conference of the Indian Economic Association (IEA) held at ISID, New Delhi, during 14-16th December, 2018.
• Invited as a Resource Person in the Centenary Annual Conference of the Indian Economic Association (IEA) held at Jai Narian Vyas University Jodhpur and Rajasthan during 27-29th December,2017.
• Invited as a Subject expert in an Orientation Programme conducted by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan in Jammu Region from 23/12/2013 to 03/01/2014.