Prof. Deepak Bhagat

Designation: Professor

Department: Agri-Business Management and Food Technology

Qualifications:

  • MBA in Agribusiness (Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat) with Distinction,
  • Ph. D. (Gauhati University, Guwahati) 

Ph. D Title Some Aspects Concerning Supply Chain of High Value Agricultural Commodities and Smallholders in Garo Hills of Meghalaya
Industry  Experience Executive Projects, Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), Jharkhand (14.11.2006- 24.03.2007)
Development Apprentice, Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), Jharkhand (14.11.2005- 13.11.2006)
Currently Teaching Agribusiness Management, Agriculture Value Chain Management, Agriculture Project Management, Marketing Management, Management Thoughts
Teaching/Research Experience Professor, Department of Agribusiness Management and Food Technology, NEHU (Since 19.09.2023)
Associate Professor, Department of Management, NEHU (28.03.2020- 18.09.2023)
Assistant Professor, NEHU (28.03.2007- 27.03.2020)

Administrative Experience

  • Head, Department of Agribusiness Management and Food Technology, North-Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus for a period of 3(three) years w.e.f. 09/01/2024.
  • Governing Body Member of Kazi & Zaman College, New Bhaitbari, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya a period of 3(three) years w.e.f. 30/09/2022 to 29/09/2025
  • Programme Officer, National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit, NEHU, Tura Campus for a period of three years w.e.f. 22/08/2022 to 21/08/2025
  • Coordinator-Events, NEHU, Tura Campus for a period of 3(three) years w.e.f. 22/08/2022 to 21/08/2025
  • Member, Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) wing in NEHU, Tura Campus (from 10/06/2022 for three years)
  • Member, Board of Studies in Journalism and Mass Communication, NEHU, Shillong (from 06/01/2021 for three years).
  • Coordinator, Special and Memorial Lectures, NEHU, Tura Campus for a period of 3(three) years w.e.f. 18/10/2019
  • Governing Body Member of Kazi & Zaman College, New Bhaitbari, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya a period of 3(three) years w.e.f. 04/09/2019
  • Programme Officer, National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit, NEHU, Tura Campus for a period of three years w.e.f. 22/08/2019
  • Governing Body Member of Williamnagar Government College, Williamnagar, East Garo Hills District for a period of 3(three) years w.e.f. 04/07/2016
  • Teacher-in- Charge, Students Welfare, NEHU, Tura Campus (13/06/2013- 21/08/2019)
  • Warden, PG Boys Hostel, NEHU, Tura Campus(15.03.10- 19.12.2010)
  • Warden, MBA Boys Hostel, NEHU, Tura Campus (04.09.2008- 15.03.10)
  • Member, Hostel Management Committee, NEHU, Tura (26/08/2009- 21/08/2019)
  • Chairman, PGSU Election Committee (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019)
  • Member , Board of Studies, Department of Economics, NEHU, Shillong (from 8/9/2014 for three years)
  • Member , Board of Studies, Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus(From 8/9/2014 for three years)
  • Member , Board of Under Graduate Studies in Business Administration, NEHU, Shillong (From 3rd September, 2012 for three years)
  • Member, Board of Post Graduate Studies in Management, NEHU, Tura, Campus (From 11th August, 2010 for three years)
  • Member, School Board, School of Economics, Management and Information Sciences, NEHU, Shillong (From 15th July, 2009 for two years)

Broad Area of Research Interest

  • Agribusiness Management (Agriculture Supply Chain/ Value Chain Management, Traceability and Logistic Management in Local Food Supply Chains); Consumer Behaviour (Ethical Consumption Behaviour, Food Consumption Behavior); Food Insecurity and Food Sovereignty under Mountain Specificities; Ergonomics (Ergonomic Risks, Musculoskeletal Disorders and Work Performance of Indigenous Hill Farmers)

Current Area of Work:

  • Value Chain Management; Traceability and Logistic Management in Local Food Supply Chains; Ethical Consumption Behaviour, Food Insecurity and Food Sovereignty under Mountain Specificities; Ergonomic Risks, Musculoskeletal Disorders and Work Performance of Indigenous Hill Farmers

Ph.D. Students Guided/Registered

  • Mukandoli Denyse (Date of registration: 27-08-2014; Date of Award:21-02-2018):Understanding the Ethical Buying Behaviour of Generation Y Consumers: A Study in Rwanda
  • Swarnima Tiwari (Date of registration: 03-06-2014; Date of Award: 15-12-2020): Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Occupational Stress among Health Care Professionals in West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya
  • Tapsri R Marak (Date of Registration: 10-07-2015; Date of Award: 22-04-2021): An Ergonomic Study on Occupational Discomforts among Women Workers of Tea Gardens in West Garo Hills in Meghalaya
  • Golli Mohan (Date of registration: 13-02-2019 ; Date of Award: 07-06-2024): Value Chain Analysis of Araku Valley Arabica Coffee in Andhra Pradesh
  • LH Changde Catherine (Date of registration: 13-02-2018; Date of Award: 06-08-2024): Value Chain Analysis of Black Rice in Manipur
  • Alpha Abani Ch. Marak (Date of Registration: 13-02-2019): Food Security through Food Sovereignty: Evidences from the Indigenous Hill Tribes of Meghalaya
  • Sujata Mishra (Date of registration: 17-03-2021): Ergonomic Study on Occupational Health of Women Workers in Coir Industry: A Study of Puri District, Odisha

Professional Affiliation:

  • President, North Eastern Region Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management(ISM) - India (An affiliate of ISM, USA)
  • Life Member, Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Mumbai
  • Life Member, Indian Association of Hill Farming, Umiam, Meghalaya
  • Life Member, Agricultural Economics Research Association, New Delhi
  • Life Member, Indian Society of Agricultural Marketing, Nagpur
  • Life Member, North- East Management Association, Meghalaya
  • Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata
  • Secretary, Council for Teacher Education (CTE), Meghalaya Chapter

Editorial Experience

  • Managing Editor of “International Journal of Applied Management Research” published by Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus since inception (2012)
  • Editorial board member of the “Journal of Business Theory and Practice (ISSN 2372-9759 (Print)” published from Los Angeles, CA.
  • Editorial board member of the “International Journal of Business and Management (ISSN 1833- 3850 (Print)” published by Canadian Center of Science and Education, Toronto, Canada.

Seminars/Conferences/Workshops Organized

  • Convener, Farmer awareness program on ‘Safe and judicious use of pesticide and application of new generation formulation for crop protection in vegetable crop’ organised by Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT), Gurugram, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India in collaboration with Department of Agribusiness Management and Food Technology (ABMFT), North- Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Tura campus on 20th March 2024 at NEHU, Tura campus, Meghalaya
  • Convener, Capacity building programme on Mera Yuva Bharat and Role of APEDA in Agri Export organised by APEDA, RO, Guwahati in association with Department of Agribusiness Management and Food Technology, NEHU, Tura Campus & NSS PG Unit, NEHU, Tura Campus on 14th March, 2024 at Conference Hall, Academic Block-II, NEHU, Tura Campus
  • Convener, Awareness cum Training Programme on “Value Addition of Agri-Horti Products” organised by the Department of Agribusiness Management and Food Technology, NEHU, Tura Campus on 6th March, 2024 at Darechikgre village, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya
  • Coordinator, Outreach/Extension Programme on “Skill Development Training on Fermented Foods” in association with BIRAC’s BioNEST Bio-Incubator (B3I) Facility NEHU Tura Campus and NSS PG Unit NEHU, Tura Campus on 16th June, 2023 in Darechikgre Village, Rongram Block, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.
  • Coordinator, 5th National Naturopathy Day, organised by Office of the District Medical & Health Officer, West Garo Hills, Tura in association with NEHU Tura Campus on 18th  Nov, 2022 in NEHU, Tura Campus
  • Coordinator, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Industry-Academia Interface Workshop on “Investing In Future Leaders- Be the Change”, organized Jointly by Department of Management, North- Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus; the Buddha Institute, New Delhi and Post- Graduate Students Union, NEHU, Tura Campus  on 20th June, 2022
  • Coordinator, 27th International Conference of International Academy of Physical Sciences (CONIAPS XXVII) on "Advances in Food Science and Technology" October 26-28, 2021 organized by North- Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, Meghalaya, India in Association with Swedish South Asian Network on Fermented Foods, Anand, Gujarat, India
  • Coordinator,  Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Webinar Series on “National Education Policy, 2020: Towards an Equitable and Inclusive Society” organized jointly by North- Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus and Indian Council of Social Science Research, North Eastern Regional Centre, Shillong during 2nd October, 2021 to 15th August, 2022.
  • Coordinator, International Webinar on Food Insecurity under Mountain Specificities, Organised by North- Eastern Hill University, NEHU, Tura Campus on 9th October, 2020
  • Coordinator, Online Workshop on Case Discussion Organised by Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus and Case Research Society of India during 1st July, 2020 to 7th July, 2020
  • Coordinator, UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU Refresher Course in Business Studies Organised by Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus during 18th November, 2019 to 1st December, 2019
  • Coordinator, 150 Years of Celebrating the Mahatma, Organised by NEHU, Tura Campus on 2nd October, 2019
  • Coordinator, Case Study Workshop, Organized by Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus during 3rd and 4th June, 2019
  • Coordinator, Research Methodology Workshop, Organized by Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus during 13th - 17th May, 2019
  • Coordinator, 2nd P A Sangma Memorial Lecture, organized by NEHU, Tura Campus on 1st September, 2018. The Memorial Lecture was Delivered by Noble Peace Laureate (2014) Sri Kailash Satyarthi
  • Coordinator, 1st P A Sangma Memorial Lecture, organized bu NEHU, Tura Campus on 1st September, 2017
  • Director, Management Development Programme on “Managing People and Performance in Organizations” organized by department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus during 15th- 16th June, 2017
  • Director, Management Development Programme on “on Managing Organisational Change” organized by Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus during 5th- 6th April, 2016
  • Joint Coordinator, International seminar on Entrepreneurship in the Fast Changing Society: The Socio Economics Perspectives, Organised by Department of Management during 26th - 27th June, 2014
  • Coordinator, national symposium on “The Role of Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the Development of North-East India” organised by the Dept. of Management, NEHU, Tura on 23rd May, 2014
  • Coordinator, International Academic Collaboration Programme between the Dept. of Management, NEHU, Tura and Faculty of Business Administration and Management, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh, 27th September, 2013
  • Coordinator, Management Development Programme on Financial Management organized by Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus during 19th - 23rd September, 2011
  • Joint Co- coordinator of “National seminar on microfinance revolution- Understanding its Success and Sustainability” organized by Dept. of Management, NEHU, Tura during 19th - 20th June, 2009
  • Coordinator, Farmers Training Programme on Farm Business Management, during 4th -14th June, 2007

Research Projects

Completed

  • ICSSR, New Delhi Responsive Research Project entitled “A Comparative Study on Income and Employment Pattern in Patrilineal and Matrilineal Societies of Rural North East India: A Socio- Economic Assessment”, Major Project (Rs. 8, 00,000.00), Project Period (16th May, 2016- 26th April, 2018)
  • ICSSR, New Delhi IMPRESS Project “Mapping the Vulnerability of Indigenous Hill People of Meghalaya to Food Insecurity”, Major Project (Rs. 10, 00,000.00); Project Period (1st April, 2019- 31st March, 2021)
  • DRL- DRDO, Assam, CARS Project, entitled “Baseline Survey of Beneficiary Farmers in Border Districts of Arunachal Pradesh” under “Demonstration of Modern Agro-Technologies in Remote Villages of Arunachal Pradesh” CARS Project (Rs. 17,80,380.00); Project Period (1st August, 2023- 31st January, 2024)

Ongoing

  • ICSSR, New Delhi Research Project entitled “Vulnerability of Rural Households to Food Insecurity in Plain and Hill States of India: A Comparative Study”, Major Research Project (Rs. 15, 00,000.00); Project Period (17th March, 2023 - 16th March, 2025)

Publications

Books Published

  1. Catherine, Lh C., & Bhagat, D. (2024). Value Chain Management of Black Rice: Efficiency and Performance. Biotech Books, New Delhi (ISBN: 978-81-7622-596-0)
  2. Mohan, G., & Bhagat, D. (2024). Production and Marketing of Arabica Coffee: The Value Chain Approach. Biotech Books, New Delhi (ISBN: 978-81-7622-595-3)
  3. Priyamvada, S., Mishra, B. K., & Bhagat, D. (2023). Supply Chain Management in Dairy Business. Kunal Books, New Delhi, India
  4. Denyse, M., & Bhagat, D. (2021). Exploring Ethical Consumer Behaviour in Rwanda. Kunal Books, New Delhi, India
  5. Tiwari, S., & Bhagat, D. (2021). Emotional Intelligence and Occupational Stress among Health Care Professionals. N B Publications, Ghaziabad, India.
  6. Bhagat, D. & Dhar, U. R. (2015). Supply Chain Management in Agribusiness: Exploring the Economic, Social and Information Aspects. Publisher: Biotech Books, New Delhi
  7. Bhagat, D. & Barooah, B. K. (2011). Consumers Perceived Value and Satisfaction: A Study on Farmers Buying Behavior With Reference to Agrochemicals. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

Edited Books Published

  1. Bhagat, D., & Singh, R. (2021). Vulnerability to Food and Nutrition Insecurity under Mountain Specificities: Unique Challenge and Niche Opportunities. New Delhi Publishers, New Delhi, India.
  2. Bhagat, D. & Akoijam, S. L.S. (2017). Agricultural Marketing: Issues and Challenges. Biotech Books, New Delhi
  3. Bhagat, D. & Akoijam, S. L.S. (2015). Agricultural Marketing System in India. Biotech Books, New Delhi
  4. Ahmed, J. U., Bhagat, D. & Singaiah, G. (2011). Micro Finance Revolution in India: Success and Sustainability. New Central Book Agency (P) Ltd, Kolkata, West Bengal
  5. Ahmed, J. U., Bhagat, D. & Singaiah, G. (2010). Micro Finance in India: Issues and Challenges. DVS Publishers Guwahati, Assam

Research Papers Published in Journals

  1. Mishra, S., Bhagat, D., & Borah, S. (2024). Ergonomic Studies on Occupational Health of Women Workers Involved in Agricultural Industries: A Systematic Review. Research on World Agricultural Economy. 5(4): 110- 127
  2. Bhagat, D., & Priyamvada S. (2024). Assessment of Indigenous Hill People of Meghalaya, India regarding Household Food Access. Journal of Nutrition and Food Security (JNFS), 9(2): 223-231.
  3. Bhagat, D., Priyamvada, S., Kumar, P., Tiwari, S., & Marak, A. A. Ch. (2024). Exploring the Gap in Production and Requirement of Food under Mountain Specificities: Evidences from Meghalaya. Management Convergence, 15(1):  1-12.
  4. Golli, M., Bhagat, D., Bandaru, T. R., & Hussain, T. (2023). Analysing Trends in Area, Production and Yield of Araku Valley Arabica Coffee in Andhra Pradesh. International Journal of Social Science & Management Studies, 9(9): 08-11
  5. Golli, M., Bhagat, D., & Bandaru, T. R. (2023). Value Chain Analysis of Araku Valley Arabica Coffee in Alluri Sitharama Raju District of Andhra Pradesh. Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, 37(2):48-61
  6. Catherine, Lh C., Bhagat, D., & Talukdar, K. C. (2023). Economic Analysis of Black Rce Production in Manipur. Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 19 (1): 250-255
  7. Marak, T. R., Bhagat, D., Borah, S. (2021). Occupational Health of Tribal Women Engaged in Weeding Activity in Tea Gardens. Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 34 (2): 217-223
  8. Bhagat, D. (2021). Household Food Insecurity and the Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6–59 Months: Insights from Rural Indigenous Garo Tribes of Meghalaya, India. Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, 76(3): 460-470
  9. Tiwari, S. & Bhagat, D. (2021). Moderating Effect of Emotional Intelligence on Occupational Stress and Burnout of Health Care Professionals. Prabandhan: Indian Journal of Management, 14(4): 39-54
  10. Priyamvada, S., Mishra, B. K., Bhagat, D. (2021). Economic Analysis of Unorganized Dairy Cattle Farms in Jorhat District of Assam, India. Alinteri Journal of Agriculture Sciences, 36(1): 38-46.
  11. Bhagat, D. (2020). A Critical Review of Food Security, Unique Challenges and Niche Opportunities under Mountain Specificities. Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 33(2): 198-208. 
  12. Tiwari, S. & Bhagat, D. (2020). The Role of Emotional Intelligence on Health Care Professionals Occupational Stress and Burnout. International Journal of Current Research and Review, 12(24): 187-196.
  13. Catherine, Lh. C., Bhagat, D., & Choubey, C. S. (2020). Value Added Products of Black Rice in Manipur. Bioved, 31(1, 2): 43-48.
  14. Priyamvada, S., Mishra, B. K., Bhagat, D., & Chaubey, C. S. (2020). Economics of Milk Supply Chain Under Town Milk Supply Scheme in Jorhat District of Assam. Bioved, 31(1, 2): 1–7.
  15. Marak, T. R., Bhagat, D., Borah, S. (2020). Musculoskeletal Disorders of Garo Women Workers Engaged in Tea-Plucking Activity: An Ergonomic Analysis. Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 24 (2): 60-65.
  16. Marak, T. R., Bhagat, D., Borah, S. (2020). Physiological Workload of Ethnic Garo Women of Meghalaya Involved in Tea Leaves Plucking Activity. Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 33 (1): 59-64
  17. Tiwari, S. & Bhagat, D. (2020). Emotional Intelligence and Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Entrepreneurs: A Study in West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya. Seshadripuram Journal of Social Sciences, 2(2), 249-260
  18. Tiwari, S. & Bhagat, D. (2020). The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Health Care Setting. Optimization: Journal of Research in Management, 12(1), 64-72
  19. Bhagat, D., Marak, Ch., A. A., & Tiwari, S. (2020). Measuring Food Security under Mountain Specificities: A Review of Existing Metrics. Management Convergence, 09(1 & 2): 1-11. 
  20. Changde Catherine, L. H. & Bhagat, D. (2019). Agribusiness Prospects and Challenges of Black Rice Produced in North- East India. Journal of Rice Research, 12(1), pp. 60-66
  21. Marak, T. R., Bhagat, D. & Borah, S. (2019). Physical Characteristics and Physical Fitness of Indigenous Garo Tea Plucking Women: A Study in Small Tea Plantations of Meghalaya (India). International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(4), 1472-1481.
  22. Tiwari, S. & Bhagat, D. (2019). Occupational Stress and Burnout among the Nurses of Meghalaya. Shanlax International Journal of Arts, Science and Humanities, 6(2), 41-48
  23. Tiwari, S. & Bhagat, D. (2019). The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Health Care Professionals Perceived Stress: Influence of Digitalization. Ajanta, 8(1), 124- 136
  24. Bhagat, D. (2018). A Comparative Study on Gender Wise Work Participation in Patrilineal and Matrilineal Societies of Rural North- East India. International Journal of Applied Management Research, 4(2), pp.44-62
  25. Tiwari, S. & Bhagat, D. (2018). Occupational Stress among Healthcare Professionals in West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya. International Journal of Management, Technology and Engineering, 8(12), pp. 1684- 1691
  26. Changde Catherine, L. H., Bhagat, D. and Barooah, B. K. (2018). A Study on Economics of Broiler Farming in Jorhat District of Assam. Indian Journal of Poultry Science, 53(2), pp. 241- 246
  27. Denyse, M. & Bhagat, D. (2018). Examining the Role of Intention and Perceived Behavioral Control on Purchase of Ethical Products in Rwanda. Indian Journal of Marketing, 48(5), pp. 21- 35
  28. Denyse, M. & Bhagat, D. (2017). Examining The Ajzen’s Predictors of Intention Formation towards Purchase of Ethical Products in Rwanda. Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 53(1), pp. 1-12
  29. Bhagat, D., Mishra, B. K. & Priyamvada, S. (2015). Studies on Changing Livestock Products Scenario in Meghalaya. Journal of Hill Agriculture, Vol. 6(1), pp. 123-127
  30. Bhagat, D. & Dhar, U. R. (2014). Relationship Dynamics in Pineapple Supply Chain: Empirical Evidence from Garo Hills of Meghalaya. Global Business Review, Vol. 15(4), pp. 747-765
  31. Bhagat, D. (2014). Conversion to Organic Farming: A Critical Review. Source, Vol. 4(4), 138-151
  32. Bhagat, D. & Dhar, U. R. (2014). Exploring Relationship Dynamics in Areca Nut Supply Chains. Royal Business Review, Vol. 1(1), pp. 7-22
  33. Priyamvada, S., Mishra, B. K. & Bhagat, D. (2014). Factors Contributing the Success of Rural Dairy Entrepreneurs in Jorhat District of Assam.  Journal of Hill Agriculture, Vol. 5(1), pp. 35-44
  34. Bhagat, D. & Barooah, B. K. (2014). Application of Expectancy- Value Model in Understanding Farmers Perceived Value and Buying Behaviour towards Fungicide Used in Paddy in Jorhat District of Assam.  International Journal of Applied Management Research, Vol. 2(1), pp. 83-92
  35. Bhagat, D. (2014). Factors Contributing the Success of Rural Entrepreneurs In Hilly Areas: An Insight from Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Management, Vol. 3(1), pp. 11-18
  36. Bhagat, D. & Dhar, U. R. (2013). Economics of High Value Agricultural Commodity Marketing in Garo Hills (Meghalaya). Journal of Supply Chain Management Systems, Vol. 2(4), pp. 53-59
  37. Bhagat, D. & Dhar, U. R. (2013). Dynamics of Areca Nut Supply Chains in Garo Hills Of Meghalaya: From a Product Flow and Information Flow Perspective. The IUP Journal of Supply Chain Management, Vol. 10(1), pp. 44-76
  38. Bhagat, D. & Dhar, U. R. (2012). Analysing Relationship Dynamics in Cashew Supply Chains. Journal of Supply Chain Management Systems, Vol. 1(4), pp. 1-12
  39. Bhagat, D. (2012). Study on Supply Chain Management in Pineapple- A Case Study of West Garo Hills of Meghalaya. Indian Journal of Agriculture Marketing, Vol. 26(2), pp. 76-86
  40. Bhagat, D. & Dhar, U. R. (2012). Factors Affecting Market Accessibility of Small Farmers in West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya. Management Convergence, Vol. 3(1), pp. 47-56
  41. Bhagat, D. & Dhar, U. R. (2011). Understanding Product Flow and Information Flow Dimensions in Cashew Nut Supply Chains. Productivity, Vol. 52(2&3), pp. 136-147
  42. Bhagat, D. & Dhar, U. R. (2011). Agriculture Supply Chain Management: A Review. The IUP Journal of Supply Chain Management, Vol. 8(3), pp. 7-25
  43. Bhagat, D. & Barooah, B. K. (2010). A Study on Consumers Perceived Value and Satisfaction with Insecticides used in Paddy in Jorhat District of Assam. Indian Journal of Marketing, Vol. 40(10), pp. 17-24
  44. Bhagat, D. (2010). Globalization, Agriculture and Revealed Comparative Advantage: Policies and Strategies for North- East India. The NEHU Journal,Vol. 8(2), pp. 35-51
  45. Bhagat, D. & Barooah, B. K. (2009). Application of multi- criteria  satisfaction analysis( MUSA)  for evaluating microfinance services in a Meghalaya disrtict. Management and Change,Vol.13(2), pp 63-84

Research Papers Published in Edited Books

  1. Changde Catherine, Lh., Bhagat, D., Marak, A. A., & Mohan, G. (2023). Growth and Instability in Area, Production and Productivity of Spices Produced in Meghalaya. In J. U. Ahmed & P. Shil (Eds.), Holistic Vision and Development. Sunmarg Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi.
  2. Changde Catherine, Lh., Bhagat, D., Marak, Ch. A. A. (2021). Nutritional Properties of Black Rice: A Review. In D. Bhagat, & R. Singh (Eds.), Vulnerability to Food and Nutrition Insecurity under Mountain Specificities: Unique Challenge and Niche Opportunities. New Delhi Publishers, New Delhi.
  3. Bhagat, D. (2020). Implication of MGNREGA on Agricultural Labour Supply: Evidences from Garo Hills of Meghalaya. In Sunildro L. S. Akoijam, L. Shashikumar Sharma, Jaynal Ud-din Ahmed & W.C. Singh (Eds.), Dynamics of Sustainable Business Management: Perspectives & Strategies, Mittal Publications, New Delhi
  4. Tiwari, S. & Bhagat, D. (2017). Determinants of Occupational Stress in Health Care Professionals: A Critical review. In M. Barua, S. Goswami & S. Ahmed (Eds.), Management in Current Scenario- Trends, Issues and Challenges, Global Publishing House, Visakhapatnam
  5. Bhagat, D. & Denyse, M. (2017). The Myth of the Ethical Consumer: A Critical Analysis. In S. L. S. Akoijam, N, Panchal & W. C. Singh (Eds.) Business and Competitive Advantage, Ruby Press & Co.
  6. Bhagat, D. & Barooah, B. K. (2015). Belief, Attitude and Behaviour of Potato Farmers towards Pesticide Selection. In D. Bhagat & S.L.S. Akoijam (Eds.), Agricultural Marketing System in India, Biotech Books, New Delhi
  7. Hazarika, P., Hazarika, J. P., Deka, N. & Bhagat, D. (2015). Marketing Strategies Adopted by Rice Traders in Jorhat District of Assam. In Kh. D. Singh (Ed.), Entrepreneurship: A Drive Towards Socio- Economic Development, Manash Publishers, Jaipur
  8. Bhagat, D. & Sah, S. P. (2015). Grass Root Level Institutions Under NERCORMP -IFAD Project in West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya – Financial Issues and Implications. In J. U. Ahmed & Kh. D. Singh (Eds.), Financing Priority Sector in India: Scenario, Setback and Solutions, Manash Publishers and Distributors, Jaipur
  9. Bhagat, D. & Dhar, U. R. (2012). Agribusiness Opportunities in Meghalaya: Some Facts and Emerging Issues. In D.C. Kalita  & B. K. Mishra (Eds.), Sustainability and Economic Development in Hill Agriculture National Fame Publisher Biotech Book Publisher, New Delhi
  10. Bhagat, D. (2012). Information and Communication Technology in Agriculture: Perspectives of Technological Innovation in Indian Context. In J. U. Ahmed (Ed.), Agriculture and Rural Development: A Foretaste, DVS Publishers, Guwahati
  11. Bhagat, D. & Priyamvada, S. (2011). Application of Geographical Information System (GIS) in Dairy Industry. In B. K. Mishra (Ed.), Live Stock Production and Rural Development in India, Biotech Books, New Delhi
  12. Bhagat, D. (2011). Exploring the Women Empowerment and Leaderships through Microfinance: Evidences from Grass-root. In J. U. Ahmed, D. Bhagat, G. Singaiah (Eds.). Microfinance Revolution in India: Success and Sustainability, New Central Book Agency, Kolkata
  13. Bhagat, D. (2010). Regional Disparities in Microfinance- Analysing the SHG Bank Linkage Programme in North- East India. In J. U. Ahmed, D. Bhagat, G. Singaiah (Eds.), Microfinance in India: Issues and Challenges, DVS Publishers, Guwahati
  14. Bhagat, D. (2010). Microfinance in Garo Hills- Accomplishments, Opportunities and Challenges. In J. U. Ahmed (Ed.), Development Scenario of North East India: A Holistic Approach, DVS Publishers, Guwahati
  15. Bhagat, D. (2010). Microfinance and Rural Employment: A Study on Agro- Based Income Generating Activities Undertaken by SHGs in Jorhat District of Assam. In Daniel Lazar, P Natarajan and Malabika Deo (Eds.), Macro Dynamics of Microfinance, Excel Books, New Delhi
  16. Bhagat, D. (2010). Microfinance and Rural Development: Analytical Issues for Model II. In J. U. Ahmed (Ed.), Development Vision in North East India, Concept Publishing House, New Delhi
  17. Bhagat, D. (2010). Agricultural Extension and Farmers of North-East India: Application of Innovative ICT Tools and Unified Extension Model to Boost Agri-Business Development. In J. U. Ahmed (Ed.), Development Vision in North East India, Concept Publishing House, New Delhi
  18. Bhagat, D. & Dhar, U. R. (2009). Agriculture Diversification Towards High- Value Crops, Agri-Business Opportunities and the Role of Small Holders: A Study in West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya. In R. K. Pandey, P. S. Tripathi, S. K. Dubey and Ashish Bajpai (Eds.),Perspectives on Agripreneurship and Rural Development, Excel India Publishers, New Delhi
  19. Bhagat, D. (2008). Export Oriented Agribusiness and Globalization of Indian Economy: A Study of Performance and Competitiveness of Fruits and Vegetables Export after the Commencement of WTO Regime. In D. S. Chundawat, Karunesh Saxena and Shishupal Singh Bhadu (Eds.), Managing Global Competition- A Holistic Approach. McMillan, Macmillan India Ltd

Papers presented Seminars/Conferences etc.

  1. “Role of Fermented Food  towards Food and Nutritional Security under Mountain Specificities” in Eleventh International Conference on Fermented Foods, Health Status and Social Well-being organised by Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Production, NEHU, Tura Campus and Swedish South Asian Network on Fermented Foods (SASBET-FF) during 21st- 22nd November, 2023 at NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya, India.
  2. “Food Security under Mountain Specificities: Unique Challenges and Niche Opportunities” in ICSSR-NERC, Shillong funded National Seminar on “Natural Farming in North-East India: A Vision towards Sustainable Agriculture, Livelihood and Nutritional Security” organised by BIRAC' s BioNEST Bio Incubator (B3I) Facility, NEHU, Tura Campus, Meghalaya in collaboration with ICAR RC NEH Region, Meghalaya; IPR Cell, NEHU, Shillong; & IIS, Gujarat University on 21st May, 2023 at U Kiang Nongbah Guest House, NEHU, Shillong.
  3. “Value Chain Constraints of Araku Valley Arabica Coffee in Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh” in DBT, New Delhi funded International Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development: Emerging Trends in Agriculture, Life Science and Applied Computing organised by Biotech KISAN Hub, North- Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, Meghalaya in collaboration with Department of Computer Application, NEHU, Tura Campus, Meghalaya during 24th and 25th November 2022 at NEHU, Tura Campus, Meghalaya.
  4. “Cultural Significance and Diversity in Uses of Wild Edibles among Hill Tribes of Meghalaya” in DBT, New Delhi funded National Seminar on Conservation of Biodiversity (NSCB 2022) organised by Biotech KISAN Hub, North- Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, Meghalaya during 2nd – 3rd September, 2022
  5. “Household Food Insecurity and the Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6–59 Months: Insights from Rural Indigenous Garo Tribes of Meghalaya, India”, 81st Agricultural Economics Conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, held in Katra (Jammu & Kashmir), 1st- 3rd December, 2021
  6. “Local Food Supply Chains for Promoting Value Added Agriculture in Meghalaya”,  National Seminar on Aatmanirbhar Bharat- An Initiative to Foster Entrepreneurship, organised by MSME-DI, Guwahati in association with Commerce and Industries Department, Govt. of Meghalaya and PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), NER, Guwahati in Tura, 19th March, 2021.
  7. “Promoting Value Added Agriculture and Local Food Supply Chains in Meghalaya: Unique Challenges and Niche Opportunities”, Webinar on Meghalaya Agri- Vision 2040, Government of Meghalaya, 10th- 11th July, 2020
  8. “Growth and Instability in Area, Production and Productivity of Spices Produced in Meghalaya”, Regional Seminar of Indian Society of Agricultural Economics (ISAE) on Perspectives of Horti- Business in Development of North Eastern Region, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Pasighat, 24th- 25th February, 2020
  9. “Gender Dynamics of Work Participation in Patrilineal and Matrilineal Societies: Evidences from Rural North- East India”, National Seminar on New Paradigms of Commerce and Management: Opportunities and Challenges, Kaziranga University, Jorhat, Assam, 5th- 6th April, , 2019
  10. “Occupational Stress and Burnout among the Nurses of Meghalaya”, World Summit on Resource Management and Sustainable Development, University of Mysore, Mysore, 22nd – 24th February, 2019
  11. “The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Health Care Professionals Perceived Stress: Influence of Digitalization”, National Conference on Digital Economy: Business Opportunities and Challenges, University of  Madras, Chepauk, Chennai, 10th January, 2019
  12. “Supporting the Emotional Intelligence of Healthcare Professionals through Digitization”,42nd Indian Social Science Congress on Human Future in Digital Era, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, 27th – 31st December, 2018
  13. “Occupational Stress among Health Care Professionals in West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya: Scope for Digitalization”, International Conference on Recent Trends in Science and Management (ICRTSM’18), Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, 23rd- 24th November, 2018
  14. “Examining Intention – Behaviour Gap towards Purchase of Ethical Products in Rwanda”, 1st National Conference on Think Global Act Local: Contemporary Sustainable Business Practices and development, North- Eastern Management Association and University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, 10th- 11th October, 2017
  15. “Predictors of intention Formation towards Purchase of Ethical Products: A Study Based on Theory of Planned Behaviour”, National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Business & Economic development in India with reference to North- eastern region, University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, 19th – 20th May, 2017
  16. “Role of Emotional Intelligence on Entrepreneurial Behaviour: An Emperical study on Selected Entrepreneurs of West Garo Hills, Meghalaya”, National Semnar on Building an Effective support System for Entrepreneurial growth in North- east India, Department of Commerce, Gauhati University, 12th- 13th May, 2017
  17. “Role of Emotional Intelligence on Perceived Stress of Women Agripreneurs”, National Seminar on Entrepreneurship- The Rural Perspectives, Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus, 27th- 28th April, 2017
  18. “Attitude Formation of Generation Y Consumers towards Ethical Products: A Case Study in Rwanda”, National Conference on Business and Management: Changing Dynamics, Department of Management, Sikkim University, Sikkim, 20th April & 21st April, 2017
  19. “Analysis of Arecanut Supply Chain in Garo Hills of Meghalaya”, UGC Sponsored SAP Seminar on Commodity Markets and Derivative Products, Department of Business Administration, Gauhati University, Guwahati, 21st March, 2016
  20. “Biotech Industry in India: Issues and Challenges”, National Seminar on Advances of Bioinformatics & Computational Biology in Applied Biotechnology, Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Production North- Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, 5th October, 2015
  21. “From “Look East” to “Act East”: Anything for North-East India this Time?”, International Seminar on Look East Policy: Perspectives from South East Asian Architecture, Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus , 26th to 27th June, 2015
  22. “Exploring the History of Coinage and Economy: Evidences from North- East India”, National Seminar on Coinage and Economy: Continuity and Change in Northeast India, Department of History And Archaeology and Department of Garo, 18th to 20th December, 2015
  23. “BF/BC Model for Financial Inclusion: A Critical Analysis”, National seminar on Trends of Financial Services in India, Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus , 20/11/2014 to 21/11/2014
  24. “Problems and Prospects of Dairy Entrepreneurship Development in Jorhat District of Assam”, International Seminar on Entrepreneurship in the Fast Changing Society: The Socio- Economic Perspectives, Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus, 26/06/2014 to 27/06/2014
  25. “Border Haats and Economic Development: An Assessment from the Perspective of the Garo Hills, Meghalaya”, National Seminar on Situating Tura Town from West Garo Hills, Department of History And Archaeology and Department of Garo, 05/06/2014 to 07/06/2014
  26. “Analysis of Agriculture Supply Chains: A Conceptual Framework”, National symposium on the Role of Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the Development of North-East India, Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus, 23/05/2014 to 23/05/015
  27. “Reappraising Management Education in India”, National conference on Changing Scenario of Management Education in India, Royal School of Business, RGI, Guwahati, 21st February, 2014
  28. “Women Entrepreneurs: A Glance into the Current cenario of Jorhat District of Assam”, National Seminar On Entrepreneurship: A Drive Towards Socio- Economic Development of North Eastern Region, Department of Management, North- Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, 4th June, 2013
  29. “Exploring South East Asian Market for India’s High Value Agricultural Products: Patterns and Policy Issues”, 14th Indian Agricultural Scientist and Farmers Congress on Diversification in Agriculture and Agripreneurship, Bioved Research Institute of Agriculture and Technology, Allahabad, 18th -19th February, 2012
  30. “Connecting Small Holder Farmers to Markets: A Supply Chain Strategy for Food Security”, National seminar on Food security and Sustainability of Agriculture, U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad, 09- 10 February, 2012
  31. “Impact of FDI in India’s Retail Trade, National Seminar on Emerging Trends in the Indian Retailing Industry”, CMR Technical Campus, School of Management, 6th, 7th January, 2012
  32. “Impact of MGNREGA on Agricultural Employment Pattern in West Garo Hills of Meghalaya”, 19th Annual AERA Conference (Dynamics of Supply and Demand for Labour in Indian Agriculture), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, 28-30 November, 2011
  33. “Horticulture Development Interventions and Grass Root Level Institutions in West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya”, National Seminar on Problems and Prospects of Horticultural Development in the North- Eastern Region with Special Reference to Garo Hills of Meghalaya, Department of Economics, Mendipathar College, Mendipathar, Meghalaya, 26th November, 2011
  34. “Financial Inclusion through Microfinance and Women Empowerment: Some Cases”, National Conference on Financial Inclusion- The Issues and The Future, K. C. Das Commerce College, Guwahati, 13th – 14th May, 2011
  35. “Determinants of Entrepreneurial Success in Hilly Areas- A Study of Rural Entrepreneurs in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya”, International Conference on Managing Sustainable Development of Rural Economy and Agribusiness (ICONBHU11), Department of Agricultural Economics, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 21st – 23rd January, 2011.
  36. “Factors Affecting Market Accessibility of Small Farmers: A Supply Chain Perspective”, Biennial Supply Chain Management Conference 2011 – Opportunities and Challenges in Services Supply Chain, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, 7th -8th, January 2011
  37. “Agribusiness Opportunities in Meghalaya: A Marketing and Supply Chain Perspective”, XXXIV Indian Social Science Congress, Indian Academy of Social Sciences, Guwahati University, Guwahati, 27th – 31st December 2010
  38. “Microfinance and Rural Employment: A Study on Agro- Based Income Generating Activities Undertaken by SHGs in Jorhat District of Assam”, International conference on Microfinance, Department of Commerce, School of Management, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 22nd -24th January 2010
  39. “Agriculture Diversification Towards High- Value Crops, Agri-Business Opportunities and The Role of Small Holders: A Study In West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya”, International conference on Agripreneurship and Rural Development(ICARD- 2009), Faculty of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 5th – 6th December 2009
  40. “Agro- Food Chains for Farmers Empowerment: Issues, Approaches and Strategies for Small Holders of Meghalaya”, National Seminar on Rural Empowerment in Northeast India, Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Production North- Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, 26th -27th  November 2009
  41. “Agriculture and Ethnicity in Assam: Towards Understanding the Indigenous Technical Knowledge of Farmers”, National seminar on Culture and Ethnic Persistence: Towards understanding identities, Department of English, North- Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, 5th -6th  November, 2009
  42. “Regional Disparities In Microfinance- Analysing the SHG Bank Linkage Programme in North- East India”, National Seminar on Microfinance Revolution: Understanding its Success and Sustainability, Department of Management, North- Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, 19th – 20th June, 2009
  43. “Building of Grass Root Level Rural Institutions and its Influence on Horticulture Based Agribusiness Development: A Study in West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya”, 4th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi and National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi, 4th- 7th February, 2009
  44. “Export Oriented Agribusiness and Globalization of Indian Economy: A Study of Performance and Competitiveness of Fruits and Vegetables Export after the Commencement of WTO Regime”, International Conference in Management- Managing global business competition: World’s best practices, Department of Business Administration, Mohal Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur (Rajsthan), 22nd 24th September, 2008
  45. “Restructuring Agriculture Extension in North-East India for Promoting Agribusiness: A Shift From Extension to Supply Chain Management, National Seminar on Managing In Uncertain Times”, B.N. Bahadur Institute of Management Sciences, Manasagangothri, University of Mysore, Maysore, 30th – 31st May, 2008
  46. “Micro-Finance In India: A Critical Analysis of Model II”, International Conference on Microfinance , Department of Commerce, School of Management, Pondicherry University in Puducherry, 23rd -25th, January, 2008

Participation in Workshops/Training Programmes

  1. “Online National Workshop on MOOCS, E-Content Development and Open Educational Resources” (14th- 18th February, 2022) organised by Department of Education, NEHU, Tura Campus, Tura Meghalaya in collaboration with Department of Education & Educational Technology, University of Hyderabad, Telangana and Don Bosco College, Tura, Meghalaya.
  2. “Faculty Development Programme” (2nd to 14th March, 2020) organised by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad at Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus.
  3. “National Workshop on Conservation of Biodiversity” organised by Department of Horticulture, NEHU, Tura, Meghalaya; Department of Botany, Goalpara College, Assam and Department of Zoology, Don Bosco College, Tura on 28th November, 2018.
  4. ICAR, New Delhi Sponsored Short Course on “Role of Agri Business Sector and Market Intelligence in Enhancing Farmer’s Income (10/07/2018 to 19/07/2018) organised by Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
  5. “Faculty Development Programme” (1st to 14th March, 2018) organised by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad at Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus.
  6. ICSSR Sponsored “Capacity Building Program on Enhancement of Capacities of Researchers in Social Science Research Areas” (5th May, 2017 to 18th May, 2017), organized by  Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus
  7. “Capacity Building Training on Use of Ergonomics for Drudgery Reduction of Women in Workplace” (15th February to 17th February, 2017), organized by Directorate of ATARI, Zone- III, ICAR, Barapani at College of Home Science, Central Agricultural University, Tura, Meghalaya
  8. ICSSR Sponsored “Workshop on Developing Case Method of Teaching in Management Education” (10th June to 13th June, 2015), organized by Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus
  9. ICSSR Sponsored  “Capacity Building Workshop on Critical Research Thought Process” (24th November to 7th December, 2014), organized by Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus
  10. “Special Winter School in Management Sciences” (2nd September, 2013 to 22nd September, 2013), organized by UGC- Academic Staff College, NEHU, Shillong at Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus
  11. AICTE sponsored “Faculty Development Programme” (4th June to 16th June, 2012) organized by Royal School of Business, Gyan Sagar Foundation Group of Institutions, Guwahati
  12. “Refresher Course” (29th November, 2010 to 19th December, 2010), organized by UGC- Academic Staff College, NEHU, Shillong at Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus
  13. “Orientation Programme” (29th March to 26th April, 2010), organized by UGC- Academic Staff College, NEHU, Shillong at Department of Education, NEHU, Tura Campus
  14. “Commodity Futures Market” (8- 9 February 2010), organized by Department of Agricultural Economics, AAU, Jorhat in association with Forward Market Commission, GoI and National Commodity & Derivative Exchange Ltd at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Participation as Resource Person/Chairman in Seminars/Conferences/Workshops etc.

  1. Resource person in “20th NEP- Orientation and Sensitization Programme” organised by UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Mizoram University, Aizawl during 29th November 2024 to 07th December 2024. Invited lecture delivered on “Skill Development Landscape in India”.
  2. Resource person in “NEP- Orientation and Sensitization Programme” organised by UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong during 4th to 14th November, 2024. Invited lecture delivered on “Skill Development”.
  3. Resource person in “Orientation Program for Ph.D. Scholars” organised by University of Science and Technology, Baridua, Meghalaya on 20th September, 2024. Invited lecture delivered on “Quality Research- Ethics and Integrity”.
  4. Chairman-Technical Session in 1st Zonal Convention - North East Bharat on “Futuristic Agriculture for Atmanirbhar Bharat in the Eastern Himalayan Region (FAAB-EHR)” organised by Vidyarthi Nidhi in collaboration with Central Agricultural University- Imphal, Manipur; Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam and ICAR-RC for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya during the 17th- 18th of May 2024 at Central Agricultural University -CPGSAS, Umiam, Meghalaya. 
  5. Judge -Poster Session in 1st Zonal Convention - North East Bharat on “Futuristic Agriculture for Atmanirbhar Bharat in the Eastern Himalayan Region (FAAB-EHR)” organised by Vidyarthi Nidhi in collaboration with Central Agricultural University- Imphal, Manipur; Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam and ICAR-RC for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya during the 17th- 18th of May 2024 at Central Agricultural University -CPGSAS, Umiam, Meghalaya.
  6. Chairman-Technical Poster Session in Eleventh International Conference on Fermented Foods, Health Status and Social Well-being organised by Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Production, NEHU, Tura Campus and Swedish South Asian Network on Fermented Foods (SASBET-FF) during 21st- 22nd November, 2023 at NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya, India.
  7. Resource person in Megha Start-Up Expo Held during 3rd to 5th October, 2023 at North-Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus. The Expo was an collaborative initiate of BIRAC's BioNEST Bio-Incubator (B3I) Facility, NEHU; PRIME Start-Up Hub, Meghalaya; BIRAC Regional Techno-Entrepreneurship Promotion Centre (BRTC), KIIT-TBI, Bhubaneswar, Odisha; NABARD; Bio-Resources Development Centre (BRDC), Shillong; NECTAR, DST, Govt. of India and Bhubaneswar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster Foundation (BCKIC), Odisha.
  8. Resource person in Refresher Course on ‘Entrepreneurship Development’ organised by UGC-HRDC, Mizoram University during 4th -17th October, 2023. Invited lecture delivered on “Fostering Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in India: The Agribusiness Way”.
  9. Resource person in “Two days Stakeholder Conference on “NMR Testing of Honey and the Creation of a Honey Database for North East India” cum workshop on “Untapped potential of Apiculture in North East” organised by Meghalaya Farmers’(Empowerment) Commission (MFEC), Government of Meghalaya during 19th - 20th July 2023, in the State Convention Centre, Shillong, Meghalaya. Topic Covered- “Tackling Honey Traceability”.
  10. Resource person in “Orientation Programme for BBA Students” organized by Department of Business Administration, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, on 7th July, 2023. Topic Covered- “Quality Teaching Learning for Business Sciences”.
  11. Chairman-Technical Session in DBT, New Delhi funded International Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development: Emerging Trends in Agriculture, Life Science and Applied Computing organised by Biotech KISAN Hub, North- Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, Meghalaya in collaboration with Department of Computer Application, NEHU, Tura Campus, Meghalaya during 24th and 25th November 2022 at NEHU, Tura Campus, Meghalaya..
  12. Chairman-Technical Session in DBT, New Delhi funded National Seminar on Conservation of Biodiversity (NSCB 2022) organised by Biotech KISAN Hub, North- Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, Meghalaya during 2nd – 3rd September, 2022
  13. Co-Chairman- Technical Session in National E-Conference on ‘Industry 4.0 & Society 5.0 - A Journey from Industrial Revolution to Societal Eminence’ organised by the Department of Management Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari Bihar during on 27th -28th  August, 2022.
  14. Resource person in “Three- Day Online Workshop on Career Management League- Career Planning and Career Development” organized by The ICFAI University, Tura, Meghalaya during 8th July- 10th July, 2021. Topic Covered- “Career Exploration and Networking”.
  15. Chairman- Technical Session in National E-Conference on “Advances in Business Management & Technology” organized by Department of Management Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari Bihar during on 25th -26th June, 2021.
  16. Resource person in “Faculty Development Program” funded by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and organized by College of Horticulture and Forestry, CAU, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh during 18th January to 31st January, 2021. Topic covered- “Agriculture as Business Hub”.
  17. Resource person in “Training Programme on Research Methodology” funded by Indian Council of Social Sciences Research, Shillong and organized by Department of Education, NEHU, Tura Campus during 14th October to 19th October, 2019.  Topics covered- “Quantitative Methods: Regression Analysis and Factor Analysis”.
  18. Resource person cum Academic Coordinator in “Training Programme on Agri- Business Promotion for CEOs, Directors and Members of Producer Organization” funded by NABARD, Tura, and organized by BAKDIL, Chandmari, Tura, Meghalaya during 22nd February to 24th February, 2018. Topics covered- “Scope of Organic Farming in Garo Hills”, Scientific Marketing of Farm Produce” and “Project Report Preparation and Management”.
  19. Resource person in “Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp” funded by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, North- Eastern Region, Guwahati and organized by Placement and Counseling Cell, NEHU, Tura Campus during 8th March to 10th March, 2017. Topic covered- “Promoting Horticulture based Entrepreneurship Under Mountain Specificities”.
  20. Resource person “Farmers Training Programme under IBDLP on Poultry” organized by MIE Tura during 20th April to 24th April, 2015.
  21. Resource person in “Training Programme on Preparation of Integrated Village Development Plan (IVDP) under IBDLP” organized by IBDLP, BDU- West Garo Hills Tura during 15th May to 19th May, 2013.
  22. Resource person in “Financial Inclusion Workshop” organized by IBDLP, BDU- West Garo Hills Tura on 2nd August, 2012. 
  23. Resource person “Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme” funded by Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Guwahati and organized by Department of Management, NEHU, Tura Campus during 12th April to 10th May, 2012.