AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

The department of Agricultural Economics has its beginning in the year 1964 as an integral part of SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner. At that time, the major responsibility of this department was to take undergraduate teaching. Post graduate programme for Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics was started in the year 1967. The Ph.D. programme by thesis work was introduced from the academic session 1970-71. Besides teaching, research and extension also became the main activities of the Department.
PROFILE OF INCHARGE
Dr. P. S. Shekhawat is Assistant Professor & Incharge, Department of Agricultural Economics, Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner, Jaipur. He took over the responsibility of incharge Dept. of Ag. Economics on 1 May, 2019. He has more than fifteen years experience of teaching in UG and more than four years in PG level courses and conducting research studies in the field of agricultural production, marketing and processing. He has supervised 09 students of Master’s and 01 PhD student in agricultural economics, SKNCOA, Jobner as a major advisor. From 2008 to 2018, he has also served as principal at CPRG Agriculture College at Bhadra, Hanumangarh (Affiliated to SKRAU, Bikaner, Rajasthan). He did UG, PG and Ph.D. Degree from Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner. He was awarded Gold Medal at PG and Ph.D. level. He has published more than 20 research papers in the journal of national and international repute. He has also given 05 radio talks related to farmer’s field problems and their solution.
Email-id- psshekhawat.ageco@sknau.ac.in Mobile: 09414476214
DETAILS OF FORMER HODs
S. No.
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Name of HOD
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From
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To
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1.
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Dr. K. K. S. Chauhan
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1965
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1972
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2.
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Dr. S. S. Acharya
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1973
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1979
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3.
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Dr. G. C. Shukla
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Sep., 1979
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Sep., 1980
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4.
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Dr. R. C. Verma
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Oct., 1980
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Mar., 1983
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5.
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Dr. N. L. Agrwal
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Apr., 1983
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Jun., 1983
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6.
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Dr. R.C. Verma
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Jul., 1983
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May, 1984
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7.
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Dr. N. L. Agarwal
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Jun., 1984
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May, 1987
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8.
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Dr. R.C.Verma
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Jun.,1987
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Jan., 1999
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9.
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Dr. J. M. Dhaka
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Feb., 1999
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Feb., 2000
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10.
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Dr. R.C. Kumawat
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Mar., 2000
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Dec., 2011
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12.
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Dr. S. S. Jheeba
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Apr., 2019
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Apr., 2019
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13.
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Dr. Dheerendra Singh *
(Prof. P.B.G.)
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May, 2019
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Feb, 2020
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14.
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Dr. G. S. Bangrwa*
(Prof. Extension Education)
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Mar, 2020
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May, 2020
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15.
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Dr. A. K. Gupta*
(Prof. Agronomy)
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Jun, 2020
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Till date
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*Acting Head
Aims and Objectives:
- To offer education in agriculture planning, development and policies, finance, marketing and production aspects keeping in view of the changing global scenarios in agriculture and allied subjects.
- To carry out research through PG scholars in the field of agricultural economics pertaining to burning problems of society.
- Recommendations of the research of agricultural economics have been helpful for the farmers, entrepreneurs, executers, planners, policymakers, extension workers and NGOs.
- To carry out the work, whatsoever and whenever is being provided by the university and college authorities and also by the govt. - state or central.
- To strengthen the base for an economic strategy to promote economic well being through active planning.
Completed projects by the Department
S. No.
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Title
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Principal Investigator
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Duration
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1
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Marketing of Wheat in Rajasthan
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K.K.S. Chouhan
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Dec, 1968 to Nov, 1971
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2
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Problems and Prospects for Small & Marginal Farmers and Agricultural Labours in Rajasthan
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S.S. Acharya
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July 1974 to June 1977
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3
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Dynamics of Rajasthan Agriculture (Regional analysis)
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S.S. Acharya
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July 1975 to June 1979
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4
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Agricultural Prices Analysis and Price Policy in Rajasthan
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S.S. Acharya
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July 1975 to June 1980
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5
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A Quarter Century of Land Policy in Rajasthan
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S.N. Pareek
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July 1976 to June 1979
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6
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Economics of Lining of Irrigation Channels on Well-irrigated Farms of Rajasthan
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R.C. Verma
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July 1976 to June 1979
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7
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Stabilization and Increasing Farm Income and Employment in Rajasthan with Special Reference to Marginal and Small Farmers
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R.C. Verma
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Feb, 1979 to Feb, 1982
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8
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Production and Marketing of Horticultural Crops in Rajasthan
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R.C. Verma
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Sept, 1990 to March 1994
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9
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Cost of Cultivation of Principal Crops in Rajasthan, Rabi 1996-97
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R.C. Verma
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April 1997 to Nov, 1997
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Courses running in the Department
- At U.G. Level: (V Dean Committee)
Semester
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Course No.
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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II
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AECON-121
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Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics
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2(2+0)
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III
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AECON-211
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Agricultural Finance and Cooperation
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3(2+1)
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IV
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AECON-221
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Agricultural Marketing, Trade and Prices
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3(2+1)
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VI
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AECON-321
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Farm Management, Production and Resource Economics
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2(1+1)
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At PG Level: (As per BSMA Guidelines)
S. No
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Course No
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Title of course
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Credit Hrs.
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SEMESTER - I
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1
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AGECON-511
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Micro economic theory and applications
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3(3+0)
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2
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AGECON-512
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Agricultural production economics
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2(1+1)
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3
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AGECON-513
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Agricultural marketing and price analysis
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3(2+1)
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SEMESTER - II
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1
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AGECON-521
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Econometrics
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3(2+1)
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2
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AGECON-522
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Research methodology for social sciences
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2(1+1)
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3
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AGECON-523
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Macro economics and policy
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2(2+0)
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4
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AGECON-524
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Linear programming
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2(1+1)
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SEMESTER- III
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1
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AGECON-531
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Agricultural finance and project management
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3(2+1)
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2
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AGECON-543
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Research by thesis (third semester onwards)
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30
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SEMESTER-IV
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1
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AGECON-532
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Seminar
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1
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2
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AGECON-542
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Oral comprehensive
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NC
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3
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AGECON-543
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Research by thesis (third semester onwards)
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30
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FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE:
A well equipped seminar hall, computer and internet facilities are available in the department for the PG students. Post Graduate study room is available in the department for personality development of students as well as staff. Indo stat software for analysis of data is also available in the Department.
ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT:
- Projects completed - 09
- Books published - 06
- Practical manuals published - 07
- Research papers published - 205
- MSc. Degree Offered - 180
- PhD Degree Offered - 30
Books Published:
- Bhartiya Krishi ka Arthtantra - Dr. N.L. Agarwal. (On this book, Dr. Agarwal-Received a President Dr. Rajendra Prasad Award)
- Agricultural Marketing in India – Dr. S.S. Acharya and Dr. N.L. Agarwal
- Agricultural Prices- Analysis and Policy –Dr. S.S. Acharya and Dr. N.L. Agarwal.
- Farm Prabandha - Dr. R.C. Verma and Dr. S.N. Pareek.
- Prarambhik Arthashastra - Dr.S.N. Pareek and Dr.R.C. Verma.
- Bharat Mein Krishi Vipnan Avam Anter-Rashtriya Vyapar- Dr. N.L. Agarwal.
Manuals Published:
S. No.
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Name of manual
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Year
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Author
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1
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Numerical Exercise in Farm Management
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1997
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R.C. Verma and J.M.Dhaka
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2
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Practical Manual of Farm Management
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2008
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J.M.Dhaka
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3
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Operational Manual for Management of Agricultural Market Intelligence
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2004
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R.C. Kumawat
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4
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Agricultural Finance and Co-operation
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2020
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Sonu Jain and P.S. Shekhawat
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5
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Agricultural Marketing, Trade and Prices.
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2020
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P.S. Shekhawat and Sonu Jain.
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6
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Farm Management, Production and Resource Economics
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2021
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Sonu Jain, P.S. Shekhawat and Sheela Kharkwal
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7
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Agricultural Production Economics (Masters)
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2021
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Sheela Kharkwal Sonu Jain and P.S. Shekhawat
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STAFF INFORMATION
Name
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Dr. P. S. Shekhawat
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Designation
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Assistant Professor & Incharge
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Area of Specialization
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Production Economics and Agricultural Marketing
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Email I.D.
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psshekhawat.ageco@sknau.ac.in
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Phone No.
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09414476214
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Name
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Dr. Sheela Kharkwal
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Designation
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Assistant Professor
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Area of Specialization
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Econometrics
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Email I.D.
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sheela.ageco@sknau.ac.in
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Phone No.
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08929872343
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Name
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Mr. Sonu Jain
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Designation
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Assistant Professor
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Area of Specialization
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Agricultural Marketing
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Email I.D.
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sonujain.ageco@sknau.ac.in
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Phone No.
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07976765133, 08800799230
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