DR. KESANA SRINIVASA RAO WON MOST DETERMINED RESEARCHER AWARD IN THE FIELD OF ECONOMICS

BY SCIENTIFIC LAURELS Economics INDIA

Dr. Kesana Srinivasa Rao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the Giri Institute of Development Studies (GIDS), an institute jointly supported by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. He holds over 33 years of research experience (including Ph.D.) and more than 15 years of teaching experience across multiple domains of economics and development studies.

His teaching and training expertise spans across 130 developing countries in South Asia, Africa, Latin America, Central Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, along with professionals from 25 Indian states, particularly for CAPART, MoRD, Government of India.

Areas of Specialization

  • Agricultural Development

  • Rural Development

  • Human Development (specifically Human Resource Planning)

  • Economic Development

Teaching & Training Contributions

Dr. Kesana Srinivasa Rao has trained and taught civil servants at senior, middle, and junior levels globally, and young professionals in India. His subject expertise includes:

  • Human Resource & Educational Planning

  • Economic Development & Rural Development

  • Micro & Macro Economics

  • Economic History & Indian Economy

  • Statistics & Research Methodology

He has coordinated 26 training programmes, attended 8 advanced training sessions, delivered 58 lectures and workshops, and supervised 64 postgraduate and diploma research dissertations.

Research & Publications

Dr. Kesana Srinivasa Rao has made significant contributions through 86 research reports and status papers. His academic contributions include:

  • Books (6) – including studies on training needs in Indian ports, time and work studies of Gram Panchayat functionaries, and socio-economic impact assessments in Uttar Pradesh.

  • Research Papers & Chapters (13) – published in both national and international volumes.

  • Articles (29) – in UGC-recognized, Scopus-indexed, Web of Science, and peer-reviewed journals.

  • Conference Papers (24) – presented at national and international platforms.

He has also conducted 24 field-level surveys, served on 12 expert committees at NILERD and GIDS, and actively engaged in academic proposal development for national seminars.

Awards & Recognition

  • Best Student of the College (1987), K.V.R. & M.K.R. College, Andhra Pradesh

  • Shiksha Rattan Puraskar (2013), India International Friendship Society, Delhi

  • Mahatma Gandhi Ekta Samman (2013), India International Friendship Society, Delhi

  • Best Citizens of India Award (2013), International Publishing House, Delhi

Memberships & Editorial Roles

  • Life Member, Indian Society of Labour Economics

  • Life Member, Andhra Pradesh Economic Association

  • Editorial Board Member, Journal of Economics (ISSN 0976-5239)

  • Decadal Member, Indian Economists Association

Eligibility for the Most Determined Researcher Award

With over three decades of research excellence, authorship of 6 books, 29 journal publications, 13 book chapters, 86 project reports, and an extensive record of international teaching and training, Dr. Kesana Srinivasa Rao has consistently demonstrated determination, perseverance, and impact in the field of economics and development studies. His sustained academic contributions, coupled with his role in policy-relevant research and global capacity-building, make him highly deserving of the Most Determined Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels