Dr. Susmita Sarkar
Assistant Professor

• • Research Activities

  A. Research (Ph.D):

  Topic	A STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF SGSY SCHEME IN HOOGHLY DISTRICT (WEST BENGAL)
  Abstract	India is struggling with a high rate of economic growth accompanied by poor social indices. One of the reasons for such a paradox is poor position of rural people in the society. Low employment content of growth has excluded large section of the population and socially, this exclusion is concentrated among rural poor. The SHGs movement has emerged as one of the most promising interventions addressing the issue of rural empowerment and poverty reduction in India. Self-help groups are the informal voluntary associations, where people are associated to improve their socio-economic conditions. In addition an anti-poverty program has been introduced (SGSY) which focuses on the organization of poor into SHGs through the process of social mobilization and their training and capacity building. Although the SGSY scheme only focuses on poverty reduction objective but the literature on it raises an interesting puzzle. More women’s SHGs are encouraged to be linked with this programme than that of men. On the one hand rural people are most vulnerable to poverty, the rise of self-help groups in this anti-poverty program may lead to rural empowerment by improving their poverty level through involvement in entrepreneurial activities. This research paper explores the role of SGSY in case of anti-poverty program and rural empowerment. Empirical analysis of the program has been done by investigating the effects of SGSY program in Hooghlydistrict, the most poverty stricken district of West Bengal, India
  University	Bharathiar University
  Guide	Dr. MAHESH KUMAR. K.R

• • Publications

  • Published a research paper titled “Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana(SGSY) in India” in International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science and Management”Volume-1 Issue-11 November 2018.ISSN:2581-5792
  
  • Published a research paper titled “Implication of Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojagar Yojana(SGSY) in Rural India” in International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education”Volume-3 Issue-5 2017.ISSN:2395-4396
  
  • Presented and published a paper titled “The Modern Era of Green Marketing- The Challenges Towards Modern Consumers.” in the International Conference on “Recent Developments & Emerging Trends in Management Research & Information Science” held at Krupanidhi School of Management, Bangaluru on 29th & 30th November, 2016. ISBN:978-93-85640-83-4
  
  • Presented and published a paper titled “Tranformation of SGSY to NRLM- Key to Emerging Trends of Poverty Elimination in Rural India .” in the International Conference on “Recent Developments & Emerging Trends in Management Research & Information Science” held at Krupanidhi School of Management, Bangaluru on 29th & 30th November,2016. ISBN:978-93-85640-83-4
  
  • Published paper entitled “A Critical Assessment of Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana(SGSY) in India” in International Research Journal of Management, IT and Social Sciences, page no. 144 – 151, Volume – 3, Issue No.3, March 2016. ISSN: 2395-7492.
  
  • Presented and Published a paper entitled “Impact of National Rural poverty elimination programme in India and the role of Indian Banks” in National Conference NOVITAT – 2015 on “Innovative Practices for Corporate and Individual Development” held on 20th November, 2015 at Krupanidhi school of Management. ISBN: 978-93-85640-40-7.
  
  • Presented and Published a paper entitled “Popularity of Internet Banking in Present Generation- The Changing Face of Banking” in National Conference NOVITAT – 2015 “Innovative Practices for Corporate and Individual Development” held on 20th November, 2015 at Krupanidhi school of Management. ISBN: 978-93-85640-40-7.
  
  • Published paper titled “Success and Failure Story of SGSY in India” in International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Review, page no.18-21, Volume-I, Issue No.3, May 2015.ISSN No.2395-1877.
  
  • Presented and Published a paper entitled “Financial Inclusion- Key to Economic Development in Rural India” in the International Conference Vanijya Sammelana held at SRN Adarsh College on 13th March 2015. ISBN: 978-81-930411-0-9.
  
  • Publication and Presentation on “Financial Inclusion-Opportunities and Challenges for Banks in Rural India”, National Conference on “Financial Inclusion – Opportunities and Challenges”, Indian Academy School of Management Studies, 26th - 27th April, 2013. ISBN: 978-81-920859-3-7
  
  • Publication and Presentation on “A study on Entrepreneurial Attitude Among Management Graduates”, International Conference on “India Inc: Innovative Management Strategies”, Don Bosco Institute of Bio-Science & Management Studies, 5th – 7th Jan, 2012. ISBN: 978-93-81361-67-2

• • Presentation of Research papers

  • Presented Paper titled “Role of Self Help Group for Women Empowerment in West Bengal” in the National Conference on Recent Trends in Management held on 29th May 2014 at K.S School of Engineering and Management.
  
  • Presentation on “Issues and Challenges for fostering, innovative work culture in India”, International Conference on “Role of Innovation in Business”, IFIM, 16th – 17th May, 2013.
  
  • Presentation on “Ethical Challenges of HR Manager in MNC”, International Conference on “India Inc: Challenges and Opportunities”, Don Bosco Institute of Bio-Science & Management Studies, 3rd – 5th Jan, 2011
  
  • Presentation on “A key Strategy for Poverty Alleviation and Women Empowerment”, International Conference on “India Inc: Challenges and Opportunities”, Don Bosco Institute of Bio-Science & Management Studies, 3rd – 5th Jan, 2011
  
  • Presentation on “Issues in Cross Culture Management in India”, National Conference on Emerging Technologies in Advanced Computing & Business Paradigms, Sambhram Academy of Management Studies, 6th October, 2010
  
  • Presentation on “An Analysis on Banks Consolidation Trends in Rural India”, Knowledge Utsav ( National Conference), Jain University and Tumkur University, 28th August, 2010

• • Conference/Symposium/Seminar /workshops/ Webinar – attended

  • Participated in Webinar held at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous on the topic “The Trajectory of Academic Development: The Thrust of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020)” on 22nd September – 23rd September, 2020.
  
  • Participated in Webinar held at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous on the topic “Soft Skills – Development & Training” on 12th September, 2020.
  
  • Participated in Webinar held at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous on the topic “Corporate moral excellence” on 27th July, 2020.
  
  • Participated in Webinar held at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous on the topic “Reconfiguring the Mind: Post COVID Consciousness” on 23rd June – 27th June, 2020.
  
  • Participated in Webinar held at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous on the topic “IFRS – A revolution in Financial reporting” on 19th June, 2020.
  
  • Participated in Webinar held at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous on the topic “Recent developments in Digital marketing and social media” on 18th June, 2020.
  
  • Participated in Webinar held at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous on the topic “Managing Finances and Investments proactively during uncertain times” on 18th June, 2020.
  
  • Participated in Faculty Development Program held at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous on the topic “E – content: Teaching and Learning” on 9th June – 13th June, 2020.
  
  • Participated in Webinar held at UKS Institute of Management Studies and Research on the topic “Recent Development and Future Trends in Banking Sector” on 16th May, 2020.
  
  • Participated in Seminar held at Krupanidhi School of Management on the topic “How to become an Ideal Teacher” on 6th August, 2018.
  
  • Participated in Faculty Development Program held at Krupanidhi School of Management on the topic “Data Analysis Using MINITAB.” on 7th November, 2016.
  
  • Participated in Faculty Development Programme on “Personal Excellence and Personal Power” held on 9th August 2014 at Sri Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Evening College.
  
  • Attended 15days (7th May,2012 to 28th May,2012) workshop for “ Training of Trainers in Entrepreneurship Development” sponsored by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Govt of India.

• • Research Consultancy

  • Reviewed a paper on “The effects of Government Quality and Economic indicators on Self – employment in East Africa: Panel Data Analysis” for the Asian Journal of Agricultural, Extension, Economics & Sociology, 25th June, 2020.

• • AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS

  I was a specialization topper in college 2006-08 batch.

• • Online Courses (Coursera)

  • Completed an online non-credit course authorized by Emory University and offered through Coursera on “Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories” on 2nd June, 2020.
  
  • Completed an online non-credit course authorized by University of Florida and offered through Coursera on “Personal & Family Financial Planning” on 24th May, 2020.
  
  • Completed an online non-credit course authorized by Case Western Reserve University and offered through Coursera on “Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change” on 22nd May, 2020.

• • Consultancy/Resource persons

  External examiner for MBA Project Viva at Jain University in 2018.
  
  Question paper setter for MBA , BNMIT Autonomous college, Bangalore

• • Membership of Academic bodies

  Board Of Studies