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CURRICULUM VITAEProf. Vijay Vir SinghDean, Faculty of Social SciencesDirector, NITI Aayog ChairDepartment of EconomicsUniversity of RajasthanJaipur 302004Phone : 91- 9414079990: 91 - 141-2710925 (O)Email :vijayvir@hotmail.com
RESUMEPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Professor & Director, NITI Aayog Chair, Department of Economics at University of Rajasthan, JaipurDean, Faculty of Social Sciences at University of Rajasthan, JaipurProfessor through open selection: Teaching & research experience of 30 years.MAJOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Awarded prestigious Senior Fellowship by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Governmentof India, for doing research at International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), MumbaiMember regional level consultation group on Approach Paper to the Twelfth Five Year Plan of IndiaMember of Working Group of Rajasthan State Commission for UrbanizationMember, Research Jury at Sciences PO University, ParisAwarded Indo-French Social Scientists Exchange Fellowship by the UGC for joint research at Sciences POUniversity, ParisDeveloped India Competition Perception Index for the first time within India.Worked on 12 research projects funded by OECD Paris, World Bank, DFID UK, British High Commission inIndia,Industrial Finance Corporation of India, Planning Commission of India, Government of Rajasthan, and UGCWritten 03 books and more than 60 papers/articles/briefing papers/monographs for national andinternational journals15 research scholars have completed their PhD under my supervision and four scholars are following theirPhDOrganized various seminar/symposia/lectures by inviting eminent economists such as Prof.JagdishBhagwati, Prof. KaushikBasu, Prof. ArvindPanagariya. Prof Y K Alagh, Prof. M GovindaRao, ProfRavindra Dholakia, Prof R Deshpande, and Prof.PulinNaik to name fewResource person for training senior level Indian Economic Service (IES) officers of Government of IndiaResource person for different training courses conducted by UGC, Government India, and Government ofRajasthanDelivered keynote Address and chaired technical sessions at number of conferences and seminarsincluding IEA ConferenceADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Rajasthan, JaipurMember, Syndicate, University of Rajasthan, JaipurDean/Coordinator, College Development Council, University of RajasthanDirector, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Rajasthan, JaipurHead, Department of Economics, University of Rajasthan, JaipurDirector, PG School of Social Sciences, University of Rajasthan, JaipurCoordinator, Fulbright Fellowship, and Foreign Universities Collaboration with University of Rajasthan,JaipurMember, Finance Committee, University of Rajasthan, JaipurConvener, Flying Squad Committee, University of Rajasthan, JaipurVice Principal, University Rajasthan CollegeMember, Expert Committee on Senior and Post-doctoral Fellowships of Indian Council of Social ScienceResearch (ICSSR)Member in a number of Committees of University Grants Commission (UGC), Peer Team NAACRepresenting Academic Council, and Board of Studies in Economics in various universitiesChief Editor of Journal “Arthshodh”General Secretary, Rajasthan Economic Association, an academic body for promoting researchCoordinator for organizing refresher courses of UGCADDITIONAL INFORMATIONLanguages:Fluent in English and HindiCountries visited:U.S.A., Canada, U.K, France, Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain,Czech Republic, and Mauritius.1
CURRICULUM VITAE(Date of Birth: December 01, 1960)I. EDUCATION PhD in Economics Language proficiency: Fluent in English and HindiII. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Professor through open selection: Total teaching and research experience – 30 years.III. AREA OF SPECIALISATION Higher education and Public PolicyIV. MAJOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Awarded prestigious Senior Fellowship by Indian Council of Social ScienceResearch (ICSSR) to do research at International Institute of Population Sciences(IIPS), Mumbai Member, regional level consultation group on Approach Paper to the TwelfthFive Year Plan of India Member of Working Group of Rajasthan State Commission for Urbanization Member, Research Jury at Sciences PO University Paris Awarded Indo-French Social Scientists Exchange Fellowship (2011)by theUniversity Grants Commission to pursue research on Market Competition andRegulation at Sciences PO University, Paris. Developed India Competition Perception Index to assess the perceptions of abroad range of informed stakeholders on the status of the competition andregulation regime in India. Research Studies / Projects: Worked on twelve research projects in the area ofpolitical economy, competition and regulation, investment environment in India,poverty and rural development. These projects were funded by OECD Paris,World Bank, DFID UK, British High Commission in India, Industrial FinanceCorporation of India (IFCI), Planning Commission of India, Government ofRajasthan, Rajasthan State Finance Commission, and University GrantsCommission (UGC) Worked on Consumer Impact Assessment (CIA) Worked on Competition Assessment of higher education in India 15 research scholars completed their PhD under my supervision and four scholarsare following their PhD.2
Written 03 books, more than 60 papers/articles for national and internationaljournals Delivered Key Note address and chaired technical sessions in number ofconferences including Indian Economic Association (IEA) Conference Organised various seminar/symposia/lectures by inviting eminent economists ofinternational repute including Prof. Jagdish Bhagwati, Prof. Kaushik Basu, Prof.Arvind Panagariya, Dr Arvind Subramanian, Prof. M Govinda Rao, Prof RavindraDholakia, Dr Surjeet Bhalla, Prof R Deshpande, and Prof.PulinNaik to name few Resource person for various training programmes, including training of seniorlevel Indian Economic Service (IES) officers of Government of India.V. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Rajasthan, JaipurHead, Department of Economics, University of Rajasthan, JaipurDean/Coordinator, College Development Council, University of Rajasthan, JaipurDirector, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Rajasthan,JaipurDirector, PG School of Social Sciences, University of Rajasthan, JaipurMember, Syndicate, University of Rajasthan, JaipurMember, Finance Committee, University of Rajasthan, JaipurHeading large number of committees relating academic administrationConvener, Flying Squad Committee, University of Rajasthan, JaipurVice Principal, Rajasthan College, a constituent college of University of RajasthanRector, Department of Economics, University of Rajasthan, JaipurProctor, Department of Economics, University of Rajasthan, JaipurVI. ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Rajasthan, JaipurHead, Department of Economics, University of Rajasthan, JaipurDirector, NITI Aayog Chair, University of Rajasthan, JaipurMember, Peer Team of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)Coordinator, Fulbright FellowshipCoordinator, Foreign Universities Collaboration with University of RajasthanMember, Expert Committee on Senior and Post-doctoral Fellowships of IndianCouncil of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi Member of various committees of University Grants Commission (UGC), NewDelhi Expert at Public Service Commission of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, andBihar, and Punjab Convener, Board of Studies in Economics, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur3
Member, Board of Studies of Centre for Economic Studies and Policies, School ofSocial Sciences and Policies, Central University of South Bihar, India Member, School Board, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, CentralUniversity of Haryana, India Member, Academic Council, International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS),Mumbai, India Member, RDC, Vikram University, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India Chief Editor of Journal “Arthshodh” Member, Board of Studies in Economics, JNV University, Jodhpur Member, Board of Studies in Economics, MDS University, Ajmer Member Course Development Committee, MahaveerVardhaman University, Kota,Rajasthan, India General Secretary, Rajasthan Economic Association, an academic body forpromoting research Coordinator for organising refresher courses of University Grants Commission(UGC), Government of India.VII. RESEARCH STUDIES / PROJECTSS.DurationTitle of ProjectNo1. Developing Self-Sustained Model forLocal Bodies in Rajasthan(on going) 1 Year2.Employability of higher Education 1 YearGraduates in India3.Regulatory Reforms in EducationSector in India : An Empirical Study2 YearsEmerging Marketing Channels inIndian Agriculture – A case Study ofRajasthan2 Years4.Funding AgencyRajasthan State FinanceCommissionMinistry of HumanResearch Development.Government of IndiaIndian Council of SocialScience Research (ICSSR),Government of India4University GrantsCommission (UGC),Government of India
5.India’s Investment Environment3 MonthsOrganisation for EconomicCooperation andDevelopment (OECD), Paris6.India Competition and RegulationReport 20092YearsBritish High Commission inIndia7.Political Economy Constraints inCompetition and RegulatoryRegimes in Developing Countries2 YearsDepartment forInternational Development(DFID), United Kingdom8.India Competition and RegulationReport 20072 YearsBritish High Commission inIndia9.Social Assessment for DistrictPoverty initiative project2 YearsWorld Bank10.District wise industrial potentialSurvey of Rajasthan (India)2 YearsIndustrial FinancialCorporation of India (IFCI)11.Bench Mark(Rajasthan)12.Social Assessment of Poverty inRajasthan – A Case Study of DistrictDausa.1 YearUniversity GrantsCommission, Governmentof India13.Bench Mark survey ofPanchayatSamiti, Rohat, Dist.-Pali(Rajasthan)1 YearUniversity GrantsCommission, Governmentof Indiasurvey of Karauli 1 YearPlanning Commission ofIndia and Government ofRajasthanVIII.PH.D. SUPERVISED1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Service Sector: Growth and Implications for Indian EconomyGlobalisation and Industrial Development in India : An AnalysisEconomic Reforms and Financial Inclusion: An AnalysisConsumer Awareness in Rajasthan; An AnalysisComparative Study of the Economic Development of China and IndiaResource Mobilization in India – A Case Study of Rajasthan.Taxation and Economic Development in Indian States: A Comparative Study.Industrial Disparities and Industrial Policy in Rajasthan.5
9. The Growth of Information Technology Industry in India and its Role in PovertyEradication.10. Environmental Degradation in Rajasthan: A Case Study of Jaipur City.11. Rural Industrialization in Haryana.12. The Economic Analysis of the Dimensional Stone Industry in India.13. Economics for Environmental Degradation in Rajasthan: A Case Study ofAgricultural Sector.14. Women and Employment in Rajasthan.15. The Constraints and Potential of Industrial Development in Jordan.IX.RECENTCONFERENCE/SEMINARS/PUBLIC LECTURES ORGANIZED Memorial lectures Fourth Professor Raj Krishna Memorial Lecture delivered by Prof. Jagdish N.Bhagawati, Professor of Economics at Columbia University, Presided by HisExcellency Sh S K Singh, Governor of Rajasthan. Fifth Professor Raj Krishna Memorial Lecture delivered by Prof.ArvindPanagariya,Professor of Economics at Columbia University, Presided Prof V S Vyas, wellknown Economist and Dy. Chairman, Rajasthan State Planning Board Sixth Professor Raj Krishna Memorial Lecture delivered by Prof. KaushikBasu,Chief Economist World Bank, Ex. Chief Economic Advisor to Government of India,and Professor of Economics at Cornell University USA, Presided by Prof V S Vyas,well known Economist, Dy. Chairman, Rajasthan State Planning Board, andMember, Prime Minister Economic Advisory Council Seventh Professor Raj Krishna Memorial Lecture delivered by Prof. Y. K. Alagh,Chancellor of Central University of Gujarat, and Ex. Minister to Government ofIndia, and member of Planning Commission of India. Eighth Professor Raj Krishna Memorial Lecture delivered by Dr Surjit Bhalla,Chairman, Oxus Investments and Research, New Delhi. Public lectures “Discussion on Economic Survey 2017”, Arvind Subramanian, chief EconomicAdvisor, Government of India “The Economy at Two Years under the Leadership of Prime Minister NarendraModi” Prof. ArvindPanagariya, Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog “Why Growth Matters in India” by Prof. Arvind Panagariya, Professor atColumbia University, and Vice- Chairman of Rajasthan Chief Minister’sEconomic Advisory Council “Monetary Policy and Trade-Off between Inflation and Economic Growth inIndia” by Prof. Ravindra Dholakia, Senior Professor at Indian Institute ofManagement (IIM), Ahmedabad “Rajasthan State Finances in a Comparative Perspective” by Prof. Tapas K Sen,senior professor at National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, New Delhi6
Public lecture on “Towards a Smart Electricity Delivery System” by DebajitPalit, Associate Director at The Energy Research Institute (TERI), New Delhi Public lecture on “Ensuring Effective Health Care in Rajasthan” by Prof. ShivChandra Mathur, Head, preventive and social medicine, Government MedicalCollege Jaipur Conference/Seminars National conference on “Agriculture and Rural Managememt: Prospects andEmerging Issues” to be organized by St. Xavier’s College and The IndianEconometric Society (TIES), 3-4 November 2017. IPSA International Conference on “Globalization & Sustainable Development:Quest for a New Paradigm?” organised by RC- 35, technology & Development(IPSA), Indian Society of Gandhian Studies, and University of Rajasthan, 14-16April 2017. National Conference on “Indian Economy: A Roadmap towards Development”in collaboration with Rajasthan Economic Association, 22-24 January 2016. National Seminar on Development and Population Stabilization in EmpoweredAction Group (EAG) States of India in collaboration with International Institutefor Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai 11-12 March 2011. Seminar on Union Budgets of Government of India: A review Seminar on Union Budget 2011 of Government of India: A review Panel discussion on Direct Tax Code (DTC) , and Goods and Services Tax (GST)in India: Key speaker: Mr. Sunil Mitra, Revenue Secretary, Ministry of Finance,Government of IndiaX. RECENT CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS ATTENDED Global Summit on Quality Higher Education: Sharing Values and Fostering TrustBeyond Borders, organized by NAAC, Bangalore Fourth International Conference on Asian Studies, organized by RyersonUniversity, Toronto, Canada National Seminar on Demographic Transition and Development: Issues andChallenges in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, organized by International Institute forPopulation Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai. International conference on Reviewing the Global Experience on EconomicRegulation– A Forward Looking Perspective, organised by CUTS International. International conference on Regulatory Management and Reform in India,organised by Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD),Paris International conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and SocialSustainability, at Mauritius. International Conference on State Of Competition In Indian Economy, organizedby Competition Commission of India.7
International symposium on Political Economy Constraints in Regulatory Regimesin Developing Countries a Research Symposium organized by CUTS International,Jaipur (India) European Studies Conference- U.S.A.XI. ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIP Life member of Indian Economic Association Life member of The Indian Econometrics Society Life member of Rajasthan Economic AssociationXII. COUNTRIES VISITEDU.S.A., Canada, U.K, France, Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium,Czech Republic, and Mauritius.XIII. BOOKS, PAPERS/ARTICLES/MONOGRAPHS/BRIEFING PAPERS 1.2.3.BooksIndian Economy: A Roadmap towards DevelopmentRegulatory Reforms in Indian Education System(under publication)Regulation of Agricultural Produce Markets in India (under publication) Monograph“Competition Regime as a Determinant of Consumer Welfare: Focus on IndianTelecom” Working Papers (in progress)1. District Development Index of Rajasthan2. Review of Rajasthan Economy3. Review of Rajasthan State Finances Briefing Papers1. “Vouching School Education in India”2. FDI in higher education in India: Regulatory bottlenecks and options”3. “Assessing Impacts of Government Policy on Consumer” Research Papers/Articles1. “Transformation of Indian Economy and its Challenges Ahead” published inProceedingsofAsianStudiesConference2016,Canada. 6.pdf)8
2. “The Growth Story of Bihar: Some Concerns” edited book “Population Issues”International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, published by RawatPublications, New Delhi, 2017.3. “Demenetisation: Success Depends on Follow-up Reforms’ in“Demenetisation –What Les Ahead for Indian Economy?” bulished byBloomsbury, New Delhi, 20174. “Indian Economy at 25 Years of Reforms” under publication5. Globalizing the “Paris of the East” Defining Consumerism and its Effects onDiet in Shanghai published in Nucleus6. “Agricultural Produce Marketing in India: A Case Study of Rajasthan” editedbook on Economic Dimension of Agricultural Diversification in India andMadhya Pradesh, edited by Prof TapanChoure, Aksharvinyas, 2015.7. “Nutritional Status of Children in Urban Rajasthan vis-à-vis EAG states”published in Indian Economic Journal (IEJ), Special Issue Dec. 20148. “National Food Security Act: A Step towards Food Security in India”publishedin Asian Academic Research Journal of Social Science & Humanities – A peerreviewed International journal,Vol. I Issue 30 Dec. 2014.9. “Understanding the Linkages Between Women Empowerment and EconomicDevelopment: A Theoretical Perspective” published in Asian AcademicResearch Journal of Social Science & Humanities – A peer reviewedInternational journal, Vol I Issue 23, May 2014.10. “Sampling Procedures and Designs”, published by Vikram University Ujjan,under the aegis of Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi 2014.11. “Knowledge Creation: A Critical Issue for Indian Higher Education” publishedby St Xavier’s College, Jaipur in Seminar volume 2014.12. “Price Behaviour in Indian Food grains Market”, edited Book on Interest Ratesand Inflation in India. Edited by K R Gupta, published by Atlantic publishers,201213. Food Inflation: A Serious Threat to Food Security in India, Journal of MPEconomic Association, Vol. XXIII, NO. 1, February 2012.14. “Urbanisation in Rajasthan”, edited Book on Urbanisation in India. Edited byDr K K Gaur, Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi 201215. “Determinants of Population Growth in Rajasthan, “Arthshodh” Vol. I, Issue1,July – Dec. 2011.16. “Competition Regime and Enhancing Consumer welfare in India”,“Arthshodh” Vol. I, Issue1, Jan. - June 2011.17. “Regulatory Reform and Management in India” a Background paper forOrganisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)Conference held in New Delhi, 3rd December, 2009, through CUTSInternational18. “Assessing Impacts of Government Policy on Consumer”, A Briefing PaperPublished by CUTS International19. “Competition Regime as a Determinant of Consumer Welfare: Focus onIndian Telecom” a Monograph Published by CUTS International9
20. “Balancing Supply with Access: Why Competitive Forces do not Rule outGovernment Participation” Competition Survey- Journal of competitioncouncil of Romania Vol. iv, no. 1 (7), June 200921. Downsides of the Indian telecom revolution: with phenomenal growth ofteledensity, consumer welfare has suffered”, Financial Express, April 7 2009.22. “FDI in higher education in India: Regulatory bottlenecks and options”, aBriefing Paper, Published by CUTS International23. “Vouching School Education in India” A Briefing Paper Published by CUTSInternational24. “Regulating higher education in India”, “Competition and Regulation in India2009” released by Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, PlanningCommission of India, March, 2009.25. “Social Sector Budgeting: Higher Allocations Mask Poor Utilisation” Issues forParliamentarians, Published by CUTS International.26. “Union Budget 2008-09: A common man’s budget?”, “Nucleus”. .27. “How justified is the public expenditure on school education”, “BusinessLine”, June 3, 2008.28. “Regulation of Higher Education in India – A Discussion paper” Published byCUTS International.29. “Health vouchers- vouching health”, “Financial Express”, May 11, 2008.30. “Freeing farmers from intermediaries”, “Business Line”, April 16, 2008.31. “How justified are non-merit subsidies?”, “Business Line” March 25, 2008.32. “Need to take a re-look at central non-merit subsidies”, “The India economyreview”, a journal of IIPM, New Delhi, Vol V, February 2008.33. “Four pillars of wisdom for competition policy in developing countries”,“Competition Survey- Journal of competition council of Romania” Vol. ii, no.2 (4), December 2007.34. “Regulation in the social sector” edited book, “Competition and regulation inIndia-2007”, fore worded & released by Dr C Rangarajan, Chairman, EconomicAdvisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, October, 2007.35. “How do people perceive the competition?” edited book, “Competition andRegulation in india-2007”, fore worded & released by Dr C Rangarajan,Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India,October, 2007.36. “When vested interests mar economic interests” “Economic Times”, June 282007.37. Fiscal imbalance in Rajasthan”, “Rajasthan Economic Journal” – vol. 33, July,2007.38. “Politics trumps economics” a monograph, May 2007.39. “Human rights –potential of investment” edited book, ‘Concept and NationalPolicy on Human Rights” Agrawal publishing house, Jaipur, 2007.40. “Environmental economics: an insight into the evaluationtechniques”, “Rajasthan Economic Journal” – vol. 32, January 2006.10
41. “Vehicular pollution in Jaipur - Effect on Health-a Simple EconometricAnalysis”. “Rajasthan Economic Journal” – vol. 27, January 2003.42. "Foreign direct investment India –trends and portends”, “Nucleus” vol.2,January, 2003.43. "Environmental pollution by dimensional stone industry" - "EconomicDateline" vol. ii, no. 4, April 2002.44. "Three successive years of drought in Rajasthan - an analysis”, “RajasthanEconomic Journal” – vol. 25 2002.45. "Dimensional stone industry has a great future in India- a survey" ,"EconomicDateline" vol. ii, no.3, March 2002.46. Small scale industries in Rajasthan - myths & realities" - "Economic Dateline"vol. ii, February 2002.47. "Jordan - the economic adjustment programme in review" "CurrentEconomics- a journal of international economic research”, March1998.London, (UK).48. "Industrial growth and structure: an analysis of manufacturing sector inRajasthan", “Rajasthan Economic Journal" vol. 21, July 1997.49. "Poverty in Dausa district: an analysis"- "Rajasthan Economic Journal" vol. 20,January 1996.50. “Major trends in international banking”, “Monetary and Banking Developmentin India”, vol. iii, Rupa books pvt. ltd., Jaipur, 199251. "Status of rural handloom industry in India"- "Rajasthan Economic Journal" volxv, July 1991.52. "International banking: some emerging trends"- "Southern Economist" vol. 27,February 1989.53. “Rajasthan: remarkable progress in banking”, "Commerce" vol. 155, July 1824, 1987.54. “Equitable Access to Higher Education in India” International SustainabilityConference held in Mauritius. 5-7 January 2009.55. “Foreign direct investment in India from European countries – a study intrends and portends”, 29th European Studies Conference, 14-16 October.2004, Nebraska (USA).56. “Sustainable development – a perspective”, international seminar on energyand environmental technologies for sustainable development, 8-10 oct. 2003,Malviya national institute of technology, Jaipur (India).57. "Chasing black money in India”, National seminar on macro economics,September 2004, Department of Economics, University of Rajasthan, jaipur.58. “Industrial pollution in Jaipur city – an analysis”, Rajasthan EconomicAssociation Conference 17-19 January 2003.59. “Drought in Rajasthan - a case study of drought prone area programme(DPAP)". Rajasthan Economic Association Conference, 27-29 Jan. 2004”.60. “Globalization and its impact on Indian industry”, National seminar organizedby Department of Economics, Baroda university, Gujarat (India), Jan. 2005.11
61. "Globalization – the need of time", national seminar on globalization – mythor reality organized by university Commerce College, university of Rajasthan,Jaipur, October 17-18, 2005.62. “Service sector the new economic growth engine”, Rajasthan EconomicAssociation Conference, 5-7 February 200612
Prof. Vijay Vir Singh Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences . University of Rajasthan Jaipur 302004 Phone : 91- 9414079990 : 91 - 141-2710925 (O) Email :vijayvir@hotmail.com . 1 RESUME PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Professor & Director, NITI Aayog Chair, Department of Economics at University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
