Department of Agricultural Economics
Dr. Shweta Chaudhary
Assistant Professor
Research Areas/Areas of interest
Service Experience and Area of Specialization
Assistant Professor: 10 Yrs
Specialization: Farm Management, Production Economics, Agril. Finance and Policy Planning and IPR related matters
Teaching Expertise
- No. of UG Courses Taught: 05
- No. of PG Courses Taught: 04
- M.Sc. Thesis Guided: 15
- UG students Guided: 15
- Student Guiding presently (M.Sc): 03
- M.Sc. Thesis Guided as chairperson: 06
- Member Advisory Committee: 09
- External Examinations paper setter / evaluator: 12
Courses Taught
- Farm Management
- Production Economics
- Agricultural Finance
- Agricultural Policy
- Agricultural Marketing
Research Profile
Research Projects
- Research Project completed: Capacity Building of Tribal Communities through Value Chain Analysis of Agriculture and Allied Commodities in Uttarakhand for funding under ICAR funded Scheme of Tribal Sub Plan (2024-2026), as PI.
- Enhancing Agricultural Sustainability and livelihood security of tribal farmers through BIPM and Beekeeping in Dharchula, TSP project as working presently Co-PI.
- Strengthening of YL Nene Centre for Vrikshayurveda Research and Training, GBPUAT, Pantnagar funded by RKVY, Directorate of Agriculture, GOI, Dehradun. (2023), as Associated Scientist.
Patents
- Design of cloud based data processing and analysis device is registered on 17th March 2025. Serial No. 194683, Design No. 443942-001.
Extension
- Delivered lectures in farmers training programmes: 24
- Kisan Mela Coordination
- Capacity Building Programmes
- Tribal Entrepreneurship Development
- Technology Dissemination
Trainings and Professional Development
- Conferences/Trainings/Guest lectures Organised / Members in organizing committee: 26
- Trainings/Workshop Attended/Conferences/Seminars/Webinar attended: 37
- Guest lecturers / Video lectures on portal: 11
- NSS camps: 11 one day camps and 3 seven day camps, several cultural activities.
- Hosted the international collaborations with Nepal, Romania and Australia.
Publications
- Research papers: 42
- Book Chapters: 14
- Books: 06
- Research Abstract: 32
- Popular articles: 17
- Agril. Finance and Cooperation (Practical Manual): 01
Editorial Skill
- Reviewer in the peer review process for the Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 2023.
- Reviewed article in Food and Scientific Reports, 2024.
Academic Leadership
- Flying Squad (Anti Ragging)
- Staff Counselor University Sports Club (since 2021)
- Member of College Showcase and Documentation Committee (since 2020)
- Member of College Core Action Group (since 2023)
- Staff Councelor, Deptt. of Agril. Eco, since 2016
- Coordinate Kisan Mela model Preparations being staff counselor and also secured second position.
- Organised various guest lecture (National and International)
- Convenor of Research Committee, Deptt of Agril Economics, GBPUAT, Pantnagar (since 2016 - 2025)
- Maintenance and Infrastructure Dev Committee, Deptt of Agril. Economics (2025 onwards)
- Co-Cordinator College Placement Cell, College of Agriculture, GBPUAT, Pantnagar since July 2021
- Empaneled as an Academic Councelor in Agri Policy Courses, IGNOU, Dehradun, July 2024
- Opted Member in YL Nene Centre for Vrikshayurveda Research and Training, GBPUAT, Pantnagar (2023)
- Assistant Director, International Affairs, GBPUAT, Pantnagar
Membership of Professional Societies / Bodies
Total: 9
- Life Membership of The Journal of Rural and Agri Research, Gramin Vikas Avam Siksha Prasar Samiti, Agra.
- Life Membership of Indian Society of Genetics, Biotechnology Research and Development, Agra.
- Life Membership of Agri Economic Research Association, New Delhi.
- Life Membership of Society of Economics and Development, Ludhiana.
- Life Membership of The International Journal of Basic and Applied Agricultural Research, Pantnagar.
- Active Member of VDGOOD Professional Association, Pondicherry, India (till 8th Aug 2022).
- Life Membership of Agricultural Technology Development Society (ATDS), Ghaziabad (U.P).
- Life Membership of Indian Society of Hill Agriculture, Pantnagar.
- Executive Committee member of Asian Agri History Foundation.
Organizational Skills
- Skilled in Organizing Training
- Skilled in Organizing Extra Curricular Events
Awards
Total Awards: 16. A few are:
- Research excellence Award-2024 by InSc Institute of Scholars for the research Paper entitled “Spatial assessment of growth and instability of livestock products in India”. ISSN: 2572-4754.
- Faculty Excellence Award 2023, 2024-25, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.
- Best Researcher Award in Farming System (Agril. Economics) 2026, organized by Farm and Food, Delhi press in Dehradun.
- Dr. APJ. Abdul Kalam International Award of Excellence – 2021.
- Excellence in Teaching award by Samagra Vikas welfare Society on 5th June, 2017 at Rai Uma Nath Bali Auditorium, Lucknow.
- Young Scientist Award-2018 from Agriculture Technology Development Society, Ghaziabad, UP, during 2nd International Conference on “Advances in Agricultural, Biological and Applied Sciences for Sustainable Future”, 20-22 Oct, 2018.
- Distinguish/Eminent/Emerging Scientist Award organized by Dr. M.P.S. Group of Institutions, Agra and Academy for Environment and Life Sciences during National Conference on Resilience and Resource Management Including ICT for Sustainable Agriculture and Biotechnology, 23-24 Feb. 2019.
- Recognition Award by Indian Society of Genetics, Biotechnology Research and Development, India during International Conference on Food Security through Agriculture and allied Sciences, 27-28 May 2019.
Major Research Contributions
- Sanjivini Srivastava, Shweta Chaudhary et. al. (2024). Spatial assessment of growth and instability of livestock products in India. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 94(1): 77-82, Jan 2024. (NAAS Rating: 6.3)
- Chaudhary Shweta, Rana Kiran et. al. (July 2025) Demographic Insights and livelihood dynamics amoung Tribals in Chamoli District: A Micro Perspective on Mushroom Cultivation under the TSP initiative, ICAR, Uttarakhand. Int. Journal of Agri. Extension and Social Development Vol(8), issue 7 Pg. 483-487 (NAAS 5.04)
- Kiran Rana and Shweta Chaudhary et.al (2023). A Study on Adoption of Recommended Beekeeping Practices in Kumaon Hills of Uttarakhand. AMA (ISSN:00845841) Agricultural Mechanization in Asia Africa and Latin America Vol.54, Issue 12, pp: 16643-16652. (NAAS rating: 6.29)
- Bhumit Sah and Shweta Chaudhary et.al (2023). Electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM): A Review of the game changing Marketing Platform, AMA (ISSN:00845841) Agricultural Mechanization in Asia Africa and Latin America Vol.54, Issue 9, pp: 15659-15668. (NAAS rating: 6.29)
- Karishma Pawar, Ruchi Rani Gangwar, Shweta Chaudhary et.al (2023). Role of KVK-Jeolikote in adoption of farm technologies in Nainital District of Uttarakhand. AMA (ISSN:00845841) Agricultural Mechanization in Asia Africa and Latin America, Vol.54, Issue 10, pp: 16059-16069. NAAS rating: 6.29
- Mandeep Kaur, Shweta Chaudhary et.al. (2022). Economics and marketing of dairy products in cooperative sector of Uttarakhand: A case study of Aanchal plant in Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand. The Pharma Innovation Journal. SP-11(8): 235-239. NAAS rating = 5.23
- Shweta Chaudhary, Anjali Mehta, Amanda James, Himanshu Kumar Ary and Kiran Rana (2024). Evaluation of agricultural price support systems: A comparative analysis of MSP implementation in Bihar and Punjab states of India. International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development. Volume 7; SP-Issue 11; November 2024; Page No. 185-188 NAAS= 5.04.
Major Research Papers (2019 onwards)
| S.No. | Title of the paper | Authors | Journal | NAAS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evaluation of agricultural price support systems: A comparative analysis of MSP implementation in Bihar and Punjab states of India | Chaudhary Shweta, Arya Himanshu Kumar et al. | Int. Journal of Agri. Extension and Social Development Vol(7) ,issue 11 Pg. 185-188. Nov 2024 | NAAS 5.04 |
| 2 | Livestock rearers under climate change: A review of its impact and adaptation strategies in India. | Chaudhary Shweta, Singh Saumya et.al | International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology. Vol 4(1),pp 662- 628 2024 | RPRI Impact Factor7.3 |
| 3 | Extent of empowerment of farm women through backyard poultry farming. | Rana Kiran and Chaudhary Shweta et.al | International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social development. Vol 7(6), 429-433, 2024 | 5.04 |
| 4 | Spatial assessment of growth and instability of livestock products in India. | Srivastava Sanjivini, Chaudhary Shweta et.al | Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 94(1): 77-82, Jan 2024. | 6.3 |
| 5 | Socio-economic Study of out Migration in Hills of Uttarakhand | Vaishnava Prachi, Tripathi A.K. and Chaudhary Shweta et.al | Agro Economist- An International Journal .10(04): 01-06, Dec 2023 | 4.58 |
| 6 | Electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) : A Review of the game changing Marketing Platform, | Sah Bhumit and Chaudhary Shweta et.al | AMA (ISSN:00845841) Agricultural Mechanization in Asia Africa and Latin AmericaVol.54, Issue 9,pp: 15659-15668. 2023. | 6.29 |
| 7 | A Study on Adoption of Recommended Beekeeping Practices in Kumaon Hills of Uttarakhand | Rana Kiran and Chaudhary Shweta et.al | Agricultural Mechanization in Asia Africa and Latin America Vol.54, Issue 12,pp: 16643-16652.2023 | 6.29 |
| 8 | Role of KVK-Jeolikote in adoption of farm technologies in Nainital District of Uttarakhand ,.AMA (ISSN:00845841) | Pawar Karishma, Gangwar Ruchi Rani, Chaudhary Shweta et.al | Agricultural Mechanization in Asia Africa and Latin America, Vol.54, Issue 10,pp: 16059-16069 .2023 | 6.29 |
| 9 | Economics and marketing of dairy products in cooperative sector of Uttarakhand: A case study of Aanchal plant in Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand. | Kaur Mandeep, Chaudhary Shweta et.al | The Pharma Innovation Journal. SP-11(8): 235-239. 2022 | 5.23 |
| 10 | Study on factors affecting milk procurenment and constraints faced in milk procurenment in U. S. Nagar Distt. Of Uttarakhand. | Kaur Mandeep and Chaudhary Shweta et.al | Biological Forum- An International Journal. 13(3b): 222-224. 2021 | 5.11 |
| 11 | Effectiveness of a TSP-Funded Extension Intervention for Mushroom Cultivation in Tribal Areas of Chamoli District, Uttarakhand. | Rana Kiran,Chaudhary Shweta, Gangwar, Ruchi Rani et. al. | Int. J of Res. In Agronomy. SP-9(4): 520-525., 2026 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/2618060X.2026.v9.i4Sf.5457 | 5.20 |
| 12 | Demographic insights and livelihood dynamics among Tribals in Chamoli District: A micro perspective on mushroom cultivation under the TSP initiative, ICAR, Uttarakhand | Rana Kiran,Chaudhary Shweta, Gangwar, Ruchi Rani et. al. | International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development .Volume 8; Issue 7; July 2025; Page No. 483-487. | 5.04 |
Students Guided / Thesis Advised
S.No. 1–6 advised as Chairperson; S.No. 7 onwards advised as member of Advisory Committee.
| S.No. | Name of the Student | Thesis Title (Proposed) | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mandeep Kaur | Study of procurement and processing of milk and milk products of Aanchal milk plant in Udham singh Nagar District of Uttarakhand. | M.Sc. Agril. Economics |
| 2. | Neema | An Economic analysis of farmer producer organization in Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. | M.Sc. Agril. Economics |
| 3. | Sanjivini | Growth, Instability and Determinants of Production of Major livestock products in India | M.Sc. Agril. Economics |
| 4. | Bhumit Sah | Impact of E-NAM on arrival and prices of vegetables and farmers income: A case study of Rudrapur APMC | M.Sc. Agril. Economics |
| 5. | Saumya Singh | Assessment of Vulnerability of Livestock Rearers to climate change in Bageshwar District of Uttarakhand | M.Sc. Agril. Economics |
| 6. | Himanshu Arya | Assessing the role of subsidized food in food security of farm households in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand | M.Sc. Agril. Economics |
| Students: Advised as member of Advisory Committee | |||
| 7. | Lekha | Growth and Instability of Oilseeds in India | M.Sc. Agril. Economics |
| 8. | Saiket | An Economic Analysis of production and marketing of Fish in West Bengal (MSc. Student | M.Sc. Agril. Economics |
| 9. | Pallavi Bharti | Assessment of chrysanthemum cultivars for suitability under Tarai region of Uttarakhand | MSc. Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping) |
| 10. | Amber Dixit | Comparative study of customer satisfaction of private v/s public bank on the basis of services | CABM,Pantnagar |
| 11. | Sandhya Rawat | Effect of Organic Stimulants on Growth and Flowering of Chrysanthemum cv. Bidhan Shweta | MSc. Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping) |
| 12. | Arpita Sharma | An Economic Analysis of Production and marketing of Plum in nainital District of Uttarakhand. | M.Sc. Agril. Economics |
| 13. | Paresh Rao | Assessing the poultry egg logistics distribution in US Nagar district of Uttarakhand | CABM,Pantnagar |
| 14. | Priyanka Pokliyal | An Economic Analysis of Production and Marketing of Malta Production in Pauri Garhwal District of Uttarakhand | CABM, Pantnagar |
Some Articles
| S. No. | Title of the article | Name of the authors | Name of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Financial Inclusion through Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna. | Chaudhary, Shweta and Sah Bhumit | IFD, Pantnagar. Vol 56(2);41. (2023) |
| किसान उत्पादक संगठनों का सुदृढ़ीकरण (Kisan Utpadak sangathano ka sudridhikaran) | चौधरी श्वेता, नीमा, त्रिपाठी ए.के. एवं राणा किरन / Chaudhary Shweta and Tripathi Ajay Kumar | किसान भारती, गो.ब. पंत कृषि एवं प्रौ. वि. वि., पंतनगर. 54 अंक 6 मार्च 2023 / Kisan Bharti, GBPUAT, Pantnagar. Vol.54(6);4. (2023) | |
| Farmer Producer Organization in India: Challenges Faced A Roadmap Ahead. | Chaudhary Shweta, Neema and Srivastava Sanjivini | IFD, Pantnagar Vol 56, No. 3 March 2023;4-6. | |
| Permaculture Farming in India. | Chaudhary Shweta, Sah Bhumit, Rana Kiran and Tripathi A.K | IFD, Pantnagar Vol. 55(12), 28. (2023) | |
| Organic Farming: Status and Prospects in Uttarakhand | Chaudhary Shweta, Kaur Mandeep, Rana Kiran and Tripathi Ajay Kumar | IFD, Vol 55(8);30. (2022) | |
| Challenges Involved In Promotion and development of FPO | Chaudhary Shweta, Srivastava Sanjivini and Neema | Agriculture India e-Magzine Vol 1(1), 6-9 May 2021 | |
| DNPPCL FPO: Adding value to Organic products and to the Lives of rural Women in Garhwal Region of Uttarakhand. | Chaudhary Shweta and Bhumika | Vrikshayurved Farming News, Asian Agri-history foundation, GBPUAT, Pantnagar. pg.3 (2021) | |
| कृषि की उन्नत तकनीकी, विविधीकरण एवं समावेशी विकास के द्वारा किसानों की आय में वृद्धि संभव | राय राहुल कुमार, त्रिपाठी अजय कुमार एवं चौधरी श्वेता / Rai Rahul Kumar, Tripathi Ajay Kumar and Chaudhary Shweta | किसान भारती 50(11): 35-39 (2019) / Kisan Bharti 50(11): 35-39 (2019) |
Books
- Chaudhary, Shweta and Gangwar, Ruchi Rani et.al. (2021). Economics of Profitable Agriculture. Published by Parmar Publication. 854, KG Ashram, Bhuinphod, Govindpur Road, Dhanbad-828109, Jharkhand. Email: gajendraparmar2562@gmail.com. Website: http://www.parmarpublisher.com, http://greenagriprofessionalssociety.com
- Bhagat, Vandana and Chaudhary, Shweta et.al. (2021). Doubling Farmers Income through Livestock and Fisheries Interventions. Published by Parmar Publication. 854, KG Ashram, Bhuinphod, Govindpur Road, Dhanbad-828109, Jharkhand. Email: gajendraparmar2562@gmail.com. Website: http://www.parmarpublisher.com, http://greenagriprofessionalsociety.com
- Singh Virendra and Chaudhary Shweta et.al (2025). Agriculture Year of Book 2025. ND Global Publication House. ISBN-13: 978-93-6688-801-9
- चौधरी श्वेता, राना किरन et.al. (2025) उत्तराखण्ड की जनजातीय महिलाएं और मशरूम क्रांति: स्वरोजगार और सशक्तिकरण की वैज्ञानिक राह. कृषि महाविद्यालय, गो.ब. पंत कृषि एवं प्रौद्योगिकी विश्वविद्यालय, पंतनगर-263 145, जिला-ऊधम सिंह नगर, उत्तराखण्ड.
Book Chapters
Few Books/Book Chapters (Book Chapters: 14). A few are:
- Chaudhary, Shweta and Kaur, Mandeep et.al. (2021). Chapter on “The Potential of Farmer Producer Organizations in India”. In book Economics of Profitable Agriculture, Published by Parmar Publication. 854, KG Ashram, Bhuinphod, Govindpur Road, Dhanbad-828109, Jharkhand. 102p. Email: gajendraparmar2562@gmail.com. Website: http://www.parmarpublisher.com, http://greenagriprofessionalsociety.com
- Chaudhary, Shweta (2022). Chapter on Capital Budgeting Techniques/Investment Appraisal/Business Feasibility Analysis in “Agri-Business Management Opportunities for Youth” by Directorate of Extension Education (SAMETI-Uttarakhand), GBPUAT, Pantnagar and MANAGE, Hyderabad during a collaborative training programme by SAMETI-Uttarakhand. 39-42p
- Chaudhary, Shweta and Gangwar, Rani Ruchi (2023). Chapter on Public Finance: Expenditure, Revenue and Debt Dynamics in book Economic Perspectives navigate the financial landscape, NIPA GENX Electronic resources and Solutions P. LTD. 77p
- Tripathi, Ajay K. and Chaudhary Shweta et. al (2022). Chapter on Natural resources and its economics. Contemporary Environmental Challenges in India by Dr. Vijay Krishna, Rudra Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi. 145-153p.
- Tripathi, Ajay K. and Chaudhary Shweta et. al (2022). Chapter on Climate crisis: A review on its economics and mitigation. Contemporary Environmental Challenges in India by Dr. Vijay Krishna, Rudra Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi. 186-191p.
- Tripathi, Ajay K. and Chaudhary Shweta et. al (2022). Chapter on Bio-Medical Waste and its emerging crisis. Contemporary Environmental Challenges in India by Dr. Vijay Krishna, Rudra Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi. 179-185p.
- Jena Abhipsa, Chaudhary Shweta and Tripathi Ajay Kumar (2026). Millets in Sustainable Agriculture: Building Climate-Resilient Food Systems and Marketing in book Transforming Agricultural Marketing in India. Narendra Publishing House, Delhi (India). 171-179p.
- Chaudhary Shweta, Arya Himanshu Kumar and Gangwar Ruchi Rani (2026). Sericulture: A Notable Approach for Empowerment of Rural Women in book Drudgery Reduction in Sericulture, Waste Silk Utilization and Product Diversification for Empowering ST Communities. GBPUAT, Pantnagar. 28-38p
- Gangwar Ruchi Rani and Chaudhary Shweta (2026). Sericulture: A Profitable Agribusiness for Farmers of Uttarakhand in book Drudgery Reduction in Sericulture, Waste Silk Utilization and Product Diversification for Empowering ST Communities. GBPUAT, Pantnagar. 39-41p
- Chaudhary Shweta, Rana Kiran, et. al (2025). Natural Resources and its Sustainable Management: Pathways to Environmental Security in book Innovations in Sustainable Agriculture: Integrating Traditional Knowledge and Modern Science for Environmental Resilience. Bright Sky Publications TM, New Delhi. 147-156p.
Future Thrusts
- Climate Change and Agricultural Resilience
- Food Security
- Women Empowerment
- Sustainable Agricultural Development
- Livestock Economics and Dairy Value Chains
Activities
- Kisan Mela Best Model Award
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Lucknow
- NSS Special Campus
Career Summary
- Assistant Professor: 10+ Years
- Teaching UG & PG Courses
- Research Project Leadership
- Student Mentoring
- Academic Administration
- International Collaborations
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