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Faculty Profile

Department of Economics, Nabinchandra College

Dr. Dharmaraj Hazarika

DR. DHARMARAJ HAZARIKA

(M.A., NET, SLET, M. Phil., Ph. D.)

Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Economics
Date of Joining: 15/02/2020
Phone: 7002965876
E-mail: dharmarajhazarika@gmail.com

Qualifications

M.A. in Economics, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam.

UGC NET in Economics, June, 2012

SLET, February, 2013.

M. Phil. In Economics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India, July, 2019.

Ph. D. in Economics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India, June, 2024.

Specialisation

Environmental Economics/Agricultural Economics

Employment/ Experience

Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Nabinchandra College, Badarpur, Sribhumi, Assam (15/02/2020 - till date)

Assistant Professor (Contractual), Department of Economics, Moran Mahila Mahavidyalaya. (16/07/2013-31/12/2017)

Courses Taught

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Development Economics

Public Economics

International Economics

Environmental Economics

Indian Economy

Money, Banking & Financial Market etc.

Research Interests

Development issues

Demography

Agriculture

International trade

Labour Economics

Banking

Socio-economic issues of Assam and North-East India etc

Publications

A Study of Human Development among Tea Garden Community in Dibrugarh District of Assam; International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research (Scopus indexed), Volume 8, Issue 08, August 2019.

Non-Performing Assets in Indian Banking Sector: An Analysis of Magnitude, Trend and Recovery; International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research (Scopus indexed), Volume 8, Issue 09, September 2019.

Challenges to Sustainable Development in India: An Analysis; Research Journey-International E-Research Journal, Special Issue-150(A), February, 2019.

An Analysis of Demographic Features in India, Journal of Applied Management and Advanced Research, Volume 2, Issue No 1 (January-June 2020)

Human Development Measurement: A Critical Analysis of New and Old Methodologies; South India Journal of Social Sciences (UGC Care listed), Vol. XX, No. 3, July - December 2022.

Construction of a Community Specific Human Development Index for Tea Garden Community of Assam; Third Concept: An Internal Journal of Ideas (UGC Care Listed), Vol. 37, No. 43, June, 2023.

Performance Of Public Distribution System as a Poverty Alleviation Programme in Dibrugarh District of Assam (UGC approved Journal no 48514); Review of Research, volume-8, Issue - 4, January, 2019.

Implications of Tax Reforms on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs); IPE Journal of Management (UGC Care listed), Volume-14, No. 5, July-December, 2024.

The Demographic Landscape of Assam: A Comprehensive Analysis of Population Characteristics and Trends; Edusearch, Vol. III, January, 2023.

PDS and Errors in Targeting: A Case Study of Khowang Development Block in Dibrugarh District, Social Science Journal of Gargon College, Vol. 1, Page No. 97, 2012.

Gender Disparity in Higher Education in India: An Analysis of Some Socio-Economic Factors, ZENITH International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 4(5), Page No. 151, 2014.

Book Chapters in edited book with ISBN

Unemployment and Gandhian Economic Thoughts (2012): A Case of Assam; Mahatma Gandhi: The Architect of India; Edited by Dr. Krishnajyoti Handique, Gargaon College, Gargaon, Publisher: UGC Sponsored Gandhian Studies Centre, Gargaon College, ISBN- 978-81 922338-2-6

Behind The Leaves: Exploring the Demographic of Tea Garden Labourers of Assam (2024); Tea Plantation Workers in India, Edited by Sarthak Sengupta, AAYU Publications, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-91685-86-7

Educational Attainment among Tea Garden Community in Dibrugarh District of Assam (2019), Contemporary issues of Assam Economy, Edited by Dr. Surojit Saikia & Nilutpal Chutia, Gargaon College, Gargaon, Publisher: Purbayon Publication, Panbazar, Guwahati, ISBN: 978-93 88593-31-1

A Study of Health Condition of Tea Garden Labourers (2020): A Case Study of Dibrugarh District of Assam, Tea Makers of North-East India, Edited by Dr. Anil Tanti, Gargaon College, Gargaon, Publisher: South-Eastern Book Agencies, Guwahati, ISBN: 978-93 89262-14-8.

Farmer’s Suicide- The Black Episode of Indian Agricultural Sector: Magnitude, Causes and Remedies (2022); Contemporary Issues in Multidisciplinary Subjects, Edited by Sruthi S., Publisher: Redshine Publication, India. ISBN: 978-93-93293-67-9

Income Inequality and Regional Disparities in India: An Analysis of Inter-state Variation (2025); Uddipta-3, Edited by Dr. Reeta Chutia, Publisher: Ananda Prakash, Nagaon, Assam, ISBN:

Seminar, Conferences and Workshops (Paper Presented/ Participated)

Presented a paper on "Prospects of Argo-Based Industries in Assam" in UGC sponsored national Seminar on "Economic Development of North-East India: Problems and Prospects", organised by department of Geography, Moran College, Moranhat, dated 8th & 9th December, 2011.

Presented a paper on "PDS and Errors in Targeting: A Case Study of Khowang Development Block in Dibrugarh District" in the UGC sponsored national seminar on "Rural Development in the North Eastern Region" organised by UGC sponsored Gandhian Studies Centre, Gargaon College, Gargaon, dated 31st March, 2012.

Presented a paper on "A Study of Health Condition of Tribal Women: A Case Study of Two Tribes of Dibrugarh District" in ICHR Sponsored National Seminar on "Women of Assam: From Pre Independence to Post Modern Era", organised by Department of History, DCB Girl's College, Jorhat, dated 28th & 29th September, 2012

Presented a paper on "Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikash Yojana: A Strategy for Employment Generation and Entrepreneurship Development in India" in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on "Youth Empowerment: A Vision for the 21st Century", organised by IQAC, Kherajkhat College, Deotola, Lakhimpur, dated 5th & 6th October, 2016.

Presented a paper on "Organic Farming in North-East India: Potentialities and Challenges" in UGC sponsored national seminar on "Advances in Agriculture and Plant Sciences" organised by Department of Botany, Gargaon College, dated 10th June, 2017.

Presented a paper on "Challenges to Sustainable Development in India: An Analysis" in Interdisciplinary International Research Conference on "Sustainability: Aspects, Challenges and Prospects in the Global Perspective", organised by Maharashtra Education Society's Garware College of Commerce, Pune, dated 17th & 18th January, 2019.

Presented a paper on "An Analysis of Impact of COVID 19 on Indian Economy" in the 10th International Online Conference on "Impact of COVID 19 on Local and Global Economy & Recovery Strategies" organised by Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies and Sai Ram Institute of Technology, Chennai, dated 16th and 17th June, 2020.

Presented a paper on "An Analysis of Human Development in Assam" in the international seminar on "Education, Human Development and Sustainable Growth" organised by Rabindranath Tagore University, Hojai, Assam, dated 27th, 29th & 30th November, 2021.

Presented a paper on "Evaluating Fiscal Impact: A Comparative Analysis of Government Revenue Under GST and Pre GST Regime in India" in the national seminar on "Atmanirbhar Bharat: Educational, Socio Economic, Political and Cultural Perspective" organised by Deptt. of Education & Deptt. of English, Moran Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Moranhat, dated 16th & 17th December, 2023.

Presented a paper on "Population Dynamics: A Study of Demographic Trends in North-East India" in the ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on "Emerging Policy Issues with Special Reference to Development of the North-Eastern Region of India" organised by Deptt. Of Economics, Dr. B.K.B. College, Puronigudam, Nagaon, dated 15th May, 2024.

Presented a paper on "Domination of Women in Agri-business Management: A Factual Study" in the national seminar on "Rural Development through Women's Empowerment and Skill Enhancement", organised by Deptt. Of Economics, Debraj Roy College, Golaghat, dated 27th & 28th March, 2025.

Presented a paper on "Gender Dynamics in Employment: A Study on Women Workforce Participation in Assam" in the ICSSR sponsored national seminar on "Status of Women in India: A North-Eastern Perspective" organised by Department of Assamese & Department of Sociology, Pithubar College, Khowang, dated 22nd & 23rd August, 2025.

Attended "Workshop on Research Methodology", organised by OKD Institute of Social Change and Development at J.B. College, Jorhat, from 9th December to 15th December, 2012.

Attended Workshop on "Online Basic Training on Use of ICT in Teaching" organised by Teaching Learning Centre, Tezpur University under PMMMNMTT, dated 20th and 23rd April, 2020.

Attended National Level E-Workshop on "Understanding OBS Studio & Streamyard for E Content Creation and Live Streaming, organised by Faculty of Humanities and Science, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Adayalampattu Phase -II campus, dated 10th & 11th July, 2020.

Attended "International Workshop on Machine Learning for Data Analysis", organised by Gargaon College, Gargaon, Assam, dated 13th-22nd March, 2021.

Language Skills

English

Hindi

Assamese

Bengali

Courses/ Programme/ Training Completed

4-Week Induction/Orientation Programme for "Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education", organised by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, Dated November 10-December 09, 2020.

Seven Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) in Online Mode for University and College Teachers on Preparation of Self-Learning Materials for University and College Learners, organised by Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam, dated 12th-18th May, 2020.

14 Days National Faculty Development Programme on Data Analysis for Research in Social Sciences, organised by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, dated 17th-30th June, 2020.

One week Faculty Development Programme on "Online Tools For Research & Analysis" organised by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, dated, 8th – 14th, June, 2021.

UGC Sponsored Online 4 Week Faculty Induction Programme, organized by the MMTTC, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi from 2nd July to 31st July, 2024.

NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme, organised by MMTC, The University of Burdwan, dated 17th-28th May, 2024.

Participation in Corporate Life/ ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Assistant Zonal Officer, Assam University Examination Zone, (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)

Assistant Co-ordinator, IQAC, Nabinchandra College, Badarpur (2023, 2024, 2025)

Convener/Member of various Committees & Cells of the college with duration.

Membership of Associations

Life Member, Indian Red Cross Society.

Member, Assam College Teachers' Association (ACTA)