मालवीय राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान जयपुर (राष्ट्रीय महत्व का संस्थान)
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur (An Institute of National Importance)
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Journal Publications

20

Conference Publications

1

Research Projects

10

PhD Research Supervised

7

Awards & Honours

Qualifications
  • Ph.D.(Economics) from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur(2010)
    M.A.(Economics) from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur(1999)
    B.A.(Economics Honours) from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur(1996)
Research Interests

Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory, Applied Microeconomics, Behavioural Economics, Regional Economics, Emerging Economies.

    2024
  • Prakarti Sharma and Nidhi Sharma, "Examining Sigma and Beta Convergence in Emerging Market Economies" , Vision-The Journal of Business Perspective (SAGE Publications) Volume :- / / 2024 DOI: 10.1177/09722629241247693
  • Shruti Agrawal, Nidhi Sharma, Karambir Singh Dhayal and Luca Esposito, "From economic wealth to well-being: exploring the importance of happiness economy for sustainable development through systematic literature review" , Quality and Quantity (springer link) Volume :- / / 2024 DOI: 10.1007/s11135-024-01892-z
    • 2023
  • Prakarti Sharma and Nidhi Sharma, "Convergence hypothesis: a systematic literature review with bibliometric analysis" , International Journal of Sustainable Economy (Inderscience) Volume :15 / 447-477 / 2023 DOI: 10.1504/IJSE.2023.134181
  • Shruti Agrawal, Nidhi Sharma, Maria Elena Bruni and Gianpaolo Iazzolino, "Happiness economics: Discovering future research trends through a systematic literature review" , Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier) Volume :416 / / 2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137860
    • 2022
  • Sharma, Prakarti and Sharma, Nidhi , "An Examination of Per Capita Income Convergence in Emerging Market Economies" , Global Journal of Emerging Market Economies (SAGE) Volume :14 / 319-347 / 2022 DOI: 10.1177/09749101211034111
    • 2018
  • Shailja Khanduri and Nidhi Sharma, "Market Orientation and Innovation Strategies Mutuality in Indian Newsprint Media Market" , Research Reinforcement (Reserch Reinforcement) Volume :6 / 86-95 / 2018
  • Sapna Newar and Nidhi Sharma, "A District wise Analysis of Land Use Pattern and Land Use Changes in Rajasthan" , Rajasthan Economic Journal (Rajasthan Economic Association Jaipur) Volume :42 / 92-102 / 2018
    • 2017
  • Sapna Newar and Nidhi Sharma, "An Analysis of Agriculture Sector in Rajasthan" , Research Reinforcement (Reserch Reinforcement) Volume :5 / 76-81 / 2017
  • Sapna Newar and Nidhi Sharma, "Inter-district Disparities In Agricultural Development of Rajasthan: Some Policy Implications for Laggard Districts" , SSRG International Journal Of Economics and Management Studies ( International Journal Of Economics and Management Studies) Volume :4 / 53-62 / 2017
    • 2016
  • Sapna Newar and Nidhi Sharma, "Distribution of Landholdings Among Schedule Caste And Schedule Tribe in Rajasthan" , IMPETUS (IMPETUS) Volume :5 / 132-141 / 2016
    • 2015
  • Shailja Khanduri and Nidhi Sharma, "Impact of Marketing Strategy on Newspaper Firms in India: Route to Survival In the Era of Digitization" , Research Reinforcement (Research Reinforcement) Volume :3 / 76-82 / 2015
    • 2014
  • Nidhi Sharma, "Regional Disparities in Agricultural Sector of Rajasthan: An Inter-District Analysis " , International Journal of Social Sciences & Inter disciplinary Research (International Journal of Social Sciences & Inter disciplinary Research) Volume :3 / 57-73 / 2014
    • 2013
  • Shailja Khanduri and Nidhi Sharma, "Marketing Innovations: Conceptual Approaches, Impact And Analytical Tools" , The IIS University Journal of Social Sciences (The IIS University Journal of Social Sciences) Volume :2 / 150-168 / 2013

    2020
  • Nidhi Sharma and Shruti Agarwal, "Student Well-Being and Higher Education System in India: An Assessment of Current Policy and Implications" , National Conference on Sustainable Development Goals by :MNIT Jaipur at India / / 2020
  • Nidhi Sharma and Prakarti Sharma , "Challenges in the Adoption of Sustainability/Clean Sources of Energy in India: A Review" , National Conference on Sustainable Development Goals by :MNIT Jaipur at India / / 2020
  • Nidhi Sharma and Shruti Agarwal, "Barriers and Role of Higher Educational Institutes in Students Mental Well-being_An Indian Perspective" , International Conference on Sustainability and Equity: Digital Society by :KIIT University at Bhubaneswar, Odisha / / 2020
  • Nidhi Sharma and Shruti Agarwal, " Education 4.0 to Industry 4.0 Vision: Current Trends and Overview" , International Conference in Evolution in Manufacturing by :MNIT Jaipur at Jaipur, India / / 2020
  • Nidhi Sharma and Shruti Agarwal, "EMPLOYING CBPR to UNDERSTAND WELL-BEING of HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN in INDIA" , International Conference on Sustainability and Equity: Digital Society by :KIIT University at Bhubaneswar, Odisha (Virtual) / / 2020
  • Nidhi Sharma and Shruti Agarwal, "Impact of Women Enterpreneurship on Development: In Context of Rajasthan Economy" , International Conference on Prospects and Challenges Faced by Industries in a Changing Environment by : Poornima University,Jaipur at Jaipur / / 2020
  • Nidhi Sharma and Prakarti Sharma, "Impact of Changing Environment on Emerging Market Economies" , International Conference on Prospects and Challenges Faced by Industries in a Changing Environment by :Poornima University,Jaipur at Jaipur / / 2020
    • 2019
  • Nidhi Sharma, "Student Wellbeing and Role of Educators: A Case Study of Indian University Students" , 4th International Conference on Buisness Management, Economics, Social Sciences and Humanities by :ASRES at Bali, Indonesia / / 2019
    • 2015
  • Nidhi Sharma, "Gender Responsive Policy: A Precondition for Macroeconomic Gains" , National Seminar on Women Empowerment and Inclusive Growth by : IIS University Jaipur at Jaipur / / 2015
    • 2014
  • Nidhi Sharma, "Is Financial Inclusion a Prerequisite for Social Inclusion?" , National Conference on Contemporary Indian Society & Social Inclusion: Challenges & Strategies by :IIS University Jaipur at Jaipur / / 2014
    • 2013
  • Nidhi Sharma, "Economics of Bio-Fuels" , All India Seminar on Pollution Prevention Through Development of Biobased Materials and Energy by :MNIT Jaipur, Jaipur, India at Jaipur / / 2013
  • Nidhi Sharma, "Role of TEEB in Economic Valuation & Conservation of Biodiversity" , National Conference on Biodiversity Conservation: Embracing Our Future, Preserving Our Past by :IIS University Jaipur at Jaipur / / 2013
    • 2012
  • Nidhi Sharma, "Reduction of Socio-Economic Disparities in India Through Inclusive Growth : Issues and Challenges" , Interdisciplinary National Conference on Sustainable Rural Development in India: Efforts and Challenges by :IIS University Jaipur at Jaipur / / 2012
  • Nidhi Sharma, "GREEN ECONOMY: Concepts and Practices" , National Convention on Climate Change and Water by :Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur at Jaipur / / 2012
  • Nidhi Sharma, "National Conference on Intellectual Property Rights: Current and Future -Prospects Economics of IPR: Emerging Issues and Their Theoretical Investigation" , National Conference on Intellectual Property Rights: Current and Future -Prospects by :IIS University Jaipur at Jaipur / / 2012
    • 2011
  • Nidhi Sharma, "Inter-District Disparities in Rajasthan" , International Conference on Teaching & Learning: Challenges & Strategies by :Jaipur National University, Jaipur at Jaipur / / 2011
  • Nidhi Sharma, "Climate Induced Migration: A Case Study of Asia Pacific Region " , National Conference on Human Migration in the Indian Sub-Continent: Complexities, Challenges & Implications by :IIS University Jaipur at Jaipur / / 2011
    • 2009
  • Nidhi Sharma, "Privatization of Higher Education: Indian Perspective" , National Conference on Quality Management in Institutions of Higher Education by :International College for Girls Jaipur at Jaipur / / 2009
  • Nidhi Sharma, "Economic Impact of Natural Disasters" , National Conference on Information Technology and Disaster Management by :All India Foundation for Peace and Disaster Management Delhi at Delhi / / 2009
    • 2007
  • Nidhi sharma, "Second Generation Reforms With a Human Face" , National Seminar on Emerging Issues in Commerce and Finance by :University Commerce College Jaipur at Jaipur / / 2007

  • Book Chapter, "Climate Induced Migration: A case Study of Asia Pacific Region" ISBN:978-81-7611- 643-5 published by - RBSA Publishers, Jaipur Year: 2011 authors- Nidhi Sharma
  • Book Chapter, "National Income and Accounting" ISBN:978-81-7611- 686-2 published by - RBSA Publishers, Jaipur Year: 2013 authors- Nidhi Sharma

  • International level Conference on Resilience and Transformation for Global Restructuring at MNIT, Jaipur, India from 07-01-2022 to 09-01-2022
  • National level Workshop on Ability Enhancement for Students at MNIT, Jaipur, India from 02-11-2020 to 04-12-2020
  • National level Seminar on Reinventing Gandhi and his Thoughts in Contemporary India and Abroad at MNIT, Jaipur, India from 02-10-2020 to 02-10-2020
  • National level Conference on Sustainable Development Goals: The Way Forward Towards Quality Education, Gender Equality, Affordable and Clean Energy in India at MNIT, Jaipur, India from 10-09-2020 to 11-09-2020
  • National level Workshop on Student Excellence and Learning by Art of Living at MNIT, Jaipur, India from 06-07-2020 to 11-07-2020
  • National level Short Term Course on Research Methods and Design at MNIT, Jaipur, India from 20-01-2020 to 24-01-2020
  • National level Workshop on Curriculum Development for Economics Courses at MNIT, Jaipur, India from 04-11-2019 to 04-11-2019
  • National level Conference on Pollution Control Technologies and Sustainable Development at MNIT, Jaipur, India from 03-10-2019 to 04-10-2019
  • National level Conference on Indian Economic Policy and Development Initiatives at IIS University, Jaipur, India from 04-11-2016 to 05-11-2016

  • Life member of Indian Economic Association
  • Life Member of Rajasthan Economic Association
  • Life Member of The Indian Econometric Society

    Awarded
  • Prakarti Sharma on Income Convergence in Emerging Market Economies: An Empirical Examination Year - 2019
  • Shruti Agarwal on Transition towards a Happiness Economy: Prospects & Challenges for India Year - 2019
  • Sapna Somani on Regional Disparities in Agricultural Development: A District Level Analysis for the state of Rajasthan Year - 2014
  • Shailja Khanduri on Impact of Marketing Strategies on Firm's Performance: A Case Study of Select Newspaper Firms Year - 2013
    • Ongoing
  • Vatsala Mansinghani on Unemployment among women (Tentative) Year - 2024
  • Apeksha Sharma on India's Demographic Dividend: Prospects and Challenges (Tentative) Year - 2024
  • Riddhika Dangayach on Happiness Economics (Tentative) Year - 2024
  • Trupti vashishtha on Urban Agriculture and well-being: A behavioural analysis of households Year - 2021
  • Maharshi Sharma on A study of income inequality and multi-dimensional well-being in India Year - 2020
  • Aayushi Pandey on DIGITAL BANKING BY SBI CUSTOMERS IN JAIPUR REGION: The UTAUT Models Perspective Year - 2019

    2017-2018
  • Shuchi Gupta on Monetary Policy Transmission on Interest Rates: Some Recent Evidences Year - 2017-2018 (Completed)
  • Ankita Sharma on Digital Transition in India: A Move toward a Less-Cash Economy Year - 2017-2018 (Completed)
    • 2016-2017
  • Divyanka Sharma on Financial Health of Public Sector Banks in India: A Comparative Study for a Period from 2008 to 2016 Year - 2016-2017 (Completed)
  • Shruti Agrawal on Impact of Start Up on Entrepreneurship and Development Year - 2016-2017 (Completed)
    • 2015-2016
  • Edith Jacob on Relationship between Inflation and Unemployment in India (1991-2014) : Validation of A.. Phillips Theory Year - 2015-2016 (Completed)
  • Deepti Rathore on Socio- Economic Condition of Slum Dwellers: A Case Study of Jhalana Doongri Slum Area (Jaipur) Year - 2015-2016 (Completed)
  • Nandani Agarwal on Work-life Balance: A Comparative Study between those Working from Home and Those Working from Office Year - 2015-2016 (Completed)
  • Anamika on Impact of Microfinance on Women Empowerment: A Case Study of Hanumangarh District Year - 2015-2016 (Completed)
    • 2014-2015
  • Prerna Bansal on Sugar Industry in India : A Comparative Analysis Year - 2014-2015 (Completed)
  • Monica on Public Expenditure on Health in Rajasthan and Gujarat: A comparative Analysis (2001-11) Year - 2014-2015 (Completed)
  • Jyoti Meena on Status of Education in Rajasthan: A District Level Study Year - 2014-2015 (Completed)
    • 2012-2013
  • Rakshita Singh on Food Security in Rajasthan (With Special Reference to RSWC & FCI) Year - 2012-2013 (Completed)
  • Bhawana Pareek on Role of Microfinance in Women Empowerment (Case Study of SFS Mansarovar) Year - 2012-2013 (Completed)
  • Vandana Tanwar on Impact of Globalization on Service Sector in India Year - 2012-2013 (Completed)

Title Total Outlay
(In Lacs)		 Year Funding Agency Role
Student Wellbeing in Technical Education Institutions of Rajasthan Creating Awareness & Sensitizing the Educators3.122019-2020TEQIP IIIPI

  • Convener, Department Selection Committee in MNIT Jaipur from - 26-11-2020 to Till Date
  • Department Website Coordinator in MNIT Jaipur from - 13-04-2019 to Till Date
  • Faculty Coordinator, Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan in MNIT Jaipur from - 27-09-2019 to 30-09-2020
  • Faculty Coordinator, Vyakititva Srjan Society in MNIT Jaipur from - 27-09-2019 to 30-09-2020
  • Head, Department of Economics in IIS University, jaipur from - 01-07-2015 to 30-06-2017
  • Additional Head, Department of Economics in IIS University, Jaipur from - 01-07-2011 to 30-06-2015

  • Coursera Certification for MOOC on SCIENCE OF WELL-BEING given by Yale University Year - 2020
  • NPTEL Certification for MOOC on MICROECONOMICS THEORY AND APPLICATIONS given by IIT Kanpur Year - 2020
  • Best paper for International Conference on Buisness Management, Economics, Social Sciences and Humanities given by ASRES, Bali, Indonesia Year - 2019
  • Session Chair for International Conference on Prospects and Challenges Faced by Industries in a Changing Environment given by Poornima University, Jaipur Year - 2019
  • Session Chair for 4th International Conference on Buisness Management, Economics, Social Sciences and Humanities given by ASRES Year - 2019
  • Session Chair for National Conference on Pollution Control Technologies and Sustainable Development given by MNIT Jaipur Year - 2019
  • Certificate of Merit for MA ECONOMICS given by University of Rajasthan Year - 1999

S.No. Category Name of Activity Organization Place Position Schedule
1InternationalWorld Database of HappinessErasmus Happiness Economics Research Organization EHERO, Erasmus University RotterdamThe NetherlandsAssociated researcherJan-2021
2NationalExaminationIIIT KotaMNIT CampusExternal ExaminerDec-2021
3NationalSelection Committee for Research AssociateUniversity of Rajasthan, NITI Aayog ChairJaipur, IndiaSubject ExpertJan-2022