“IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF SCHEDULED TRIBE COMMUNITIES (ST) USING GAME THEORETIC AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN JAMTARA DISTRICT OF JHARKHAND”
Objectives: The main objective is to improve the economic well-being of the scheduled tribes (ST) communities residing in the Jamtara district of Jharkhand state. To create comprehensive data on the number of scheduled tribes (ST) that work in agriculture, as well as information on their expenses, income, healthcare, education, family structure, sanitation, and traditional skill sets residing in the Jamtara district. To develop a scientific mechanism that generates optimal investment portfolios based on the specified parameters.
PI- Dr. Rashmi Singh, Assistant Professor; Co PI- Dr. Niladri Das, Associate Professor
“CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING PROGRAMMES ON BASIC AND ADVANCED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER TRAINING FOR TRIBAL IN JHARKHAND”
Objectives: To empower tribals of Jharkhand through customized & tailor made capacity building & skill development programs. To provide an interface for academia, industry, and government for collaborating in the area of tribal development in Jharkhand. To provide sustainable means of livelihood to the tribals of Jharkhand through appropriate scientific interventions.
PI- Dr. Rashmi Singh, Asssistant Professor; Co PI- Dr. Niladri Das, Associate Professor; Dr. Sandeep Mondal,, Professor; Dr J. K. Pattnayak, Professor
“SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR 14 VILLAGES UNDER GARE PALMA SECTOR-1 COAL MINES FOR JINDAL POWER LTD., RAIGARH”
Objectives: To conduct socio-economic assessment study in Study Area. To know the current socio-economic situation in the region to cover the sub sectors of education, health, sanitation, and water and food security. To recommend practical strategic interventions in the sector. To help in providing better living standards. To help in providing employment opportunities to eligible persons.
PI- Dr. Rashmi Singh, Co PI- Dr. Niladri Das, Dr. Sandeep Mondal, Dr J. K. Pattnayak
“DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES TO PROVIDE STEM EDUCATION AMONG UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS PAP (PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS) STUDENTS”
Objectives: Promote STEM education among underprivileged children and project-affected families in Dhanbad. Implement innovative techniques to enhance interest and engagement in STEM fields. Conduct pre- and post-impact assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives.
PI- Dr. Rashmi Singh, Co PI- Dr. Niladri Das, Dr. Sandeep Mondal
"FACTORS AFFECTING TRANSFORMATIONAL RURAL DEVELOPMENT & ENHANCED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURE IN RURAL AREAS OF EASTERN INDIA”
Objectives: To evaluate the role of “psychological factors” and “socio-environmental factors” like socio-cultural values, beliefs and skill development/training needs in influencing the ‘need to create and sustain’ new ventures among the active and prospective entrepreneurs in rural areas of Jharkhand and West Bengal. To identify the importance of resource availability i.e., factors like good infrastructure, capital and the role of government policies in the creation and sustenance of entrepreneurial ventures in rural areas of Jharkhand and West Bengal. To develop a comprehensive model of “Rural Transformation through Employability Skill” by linking the key factors of the entrepreneurial drive with success for active and prospective entrepreneurs in the rural areas of Jharkhand and West Bengal.
PI- Dr. Niladri Das; Co PI- Dr. Rashmi Singh, Dr J. K. Pattnayak.
“STRATEGIC INTERVENTION FOR DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM IN JHARKHAND”
Objectives: Creating Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the Nirsa-Maithon Area Project execution at the grass-root level Economic Growth & Rural Empowerment Mentoring and Handholding Support Identify Barriers and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
PI- Dr. Shasank Bansal, Assistant Professor; Co PI- Dr. Himanshu Gupta, Assistant Professor
“TECHNOLOGY INTERVENTION IN LAC FARMING FOR EMPOWERING THE MARGINAL WOMEN FARMERS IN THE STATE OF JHARKHAND”
Objectives: To provide technology strategic intervention in Lac farming. To provide training to women on Lac processing technology and business skill development. To provide hand-holding & mentoring support in establishing
their business unit. To provide access to the Block-chain based Lac Ecosystem which connects all stakeholders of Lac under one platform.
PI- Dr. Shasank Bansal; Co PI- Dr. Himanshu Gupta.
“ACCESSING THE TECHNO COMMERCIAL STATUS OF TRL-6 AND ABOVE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE FIELD OF FOOD PROCESSING AND AGRICULTURE”
Objectives: To access the techno-commercial status of at least 100 or more TRL6 & above technologies developed in academic institute, research labs and MSME sector in India. To prepare the status report on techno-commercial status of at
least 100 or more identified TRL6 & above technologies. To identify the challenges faced by academic institute, research labs and industry in commercialization of technologies. To prepare the road-map for policy makers, technology developers and commercializing agency for translation of research output from institutions to market.
PI- Dr. Shasank Bansal, Co PI- Dr. Himanshu Gupta, Dr Niladr Das.
“EFFECTIVENESS OF ORGAN DONATION NUDGES: EVIDENCE FROM EASTERN REGIONS OF INDIA”
Objectives: To analyze the effect of awareness on the default organ donation nudge. To analyze the effect of belief on the default organ donation nudge. To analyze the effect of pre-existing preferences on the default organ donation nudge. To analyze the effect of demographic variables on the default organ donation nudge.
PI- Dr. Sabnam Basu, Assistant Professor.
“FUTURE-READY HOSPITALS: STRATEGIC ADOPTION OF INDUSTRY 4.0 TECHNOLOGIES IN EASTERN AND NORTH-EASTERN INDIA”
Objectives: Examining the barriers and facilitators to adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in the hospitals considering hospital readiness, capabilities, and socio-economic factors influencing strategic adoption decisions. Explore strategies to develop innovative digital healthcare systems focusing on community needs, emphasizing technology integration and solutions that cater to underserved areas. Development of a realistic and economical roadmap to guide healthcare systems to adopt and diffuse appropriate Industry 4.0 technologies with the involvement/engagement of the end-users/society ensuring social innovation, digital literacy and digital divide in digital healthcare.
PI- Dr. Esha Saha, Assistant Professor; Co PI- Dr. Shikha Singh, Assistant Professor
“FACTORS AND CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE TRIBAL HERITAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN THE TRIBAL AREAS OF THE STATE OF JHARKHAND”
Objectives: To investigate the present status of tribal products in Jharkhand in the context of entrepreneurial opportunities. To examine the factors and challenges Affecting the Tribal Heritage Entrepreneurship Opportunity in the State of
Jharkhand. To provide actionable insights and strategy for fostering Tribal Heritage Entrepreneurship Opportunities and overcoming the challenges in the state of Jharkhand.
PI- Dr Himanshu Gupta; Co PI- Dr. Shashank Bansal.
“DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR FINTECH AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION: A WAY TOWARDS VIKSIT BHARAT AND WOMEN INCLUSIVITY”
Objectives: To investigate the relation between FinTech literacy and digital financial inclusion, after controlling socio-economic factors, religious factors and risk tolerance behavior. To investigate the mediation role played by women in affecting the relationship between digital financial literacy and financial inclusion. To investigate the mediation role played by women in affecting the relationship between digital financial literacy and financially resilient behavior.
PI- Dr. Preeti Roy, Assistant Professor
“INTERGENERATIONAL MOBILITY: ROLE OF BID-RENT CURVES, INFORMAL SPACES, AND INFORMAL JOBS”
Objectives: To find out the relationship between inequality of house prices and intergenerational mobility. To understand the role of the type of job contract in explaining intergenerational mobility. To understand whether the change in the geographic location of migrant’s children improve intergenerational mobility.
PI- Dr. Diti Goswami, Assistant Professor
“SOCIO-ECONOMIC AUDIT OF RTPS DVC CSR ACTIVITIES”
Objectives: To carry out a thorough evaluation of the RTPS DVC CSR initiatives' effects. Analysing the qualitative and quantitative effects in the beneficiaries' life. Identifying any discrepancies between the resources available and the needs. Recommending improvements, if any, for relevant future actions.
PI- Dr Himanshu Gupta; Co PI- Dr. Saumya Singh, Dr. Shashank Bansal, Dr. Sabnam Basu
DIAGNOSTIC ANALYSIS AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT THROUGH PROCESS MAPPING: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF ANKUR BIOCHEM PRIVATE LIMITED
Objectives: Comprehensively study of the business operations, analyzing material and information flows, evaluating data reliability, and assessing the effectiveness of existing reports. The goal is to establish a foundational understanding that provides actionable insights for subsequent phases, initiating a transformative journey towards operational excellence and setting the stage for future enhancements in the processes.
PI: Dr. Bibhas Chandra
“CAPACITY BUILDING OF FACULTY AND INSTITUTIONS TOWARDS DESIGN AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT.”
PI: Dr. Shikha Singh, Assistant Professor; Co-PI: Dr. Mrinalini Pandey, Associate Professor
“PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS: POTENTIAL USE OF GENERATIVE AI TO OPTIMIZE THE GEOTHERMAL ENERGY EXTRACTION PROCESS.”
PI: Dr. Shikha Singh, Assistant Professor
“POTENTIAL USE OF GENERATIVE AI FOR POWER QUALITY MANAGEMENT”
PI: Dr. Shikha Singh, Assistant Professor; Co-PI: Dr. V L Srinivas, Assistant Professor
UNDERSTANDING THE DRIVERS AND BARRIERS OF ADOPTING SOLAR PUMPS UNDER PM KUSUM YOJANA AMONG MARGINALIZED AND TRIBAL FARMERS IN JHARKHAND
Objectives: To identify the key factors influencing the adoption of solar pumps among marginalized and tribal farmers in Jharkhand under the PM KUSUM Yojana. To analyze the challenges faced by tribal farmers in accessing and utilizing solar pump technology under the scheme. To propose a framework for understanding the adoption of solar pumps under the PM KUSUM Yojana among marginalized and tribal farmers by using select factors.
PI: Prof. Krishnendu Shaw; Co-PI: Prof. Mrinalini Pandey; Prof. Sarvendra Yadav and Prof. Manindra Rajak; Funding Agency: ICSSR