Development Economics

Migration 

Labor Economics

Green Economics and Labor

Gig workers and Platform Economy

Below mentioned are detailed list of Presentations in National/International Conferences highligting some of the major areas of Research Interests

1. Presented research titled “Migration Studies in International Relations” as a keynote speaker in “Turkiye Migration Conference” at İstanbul Beykent Üniversitesi Hastanesi, Istanbul, Turkey in cooperation with TPL London during 18th-20th February, 2025.
2. Presented a research paper titled “HR & Employment Policies while Transitioning to Green Jobs” in National Seminar "Inclusive Energy Transition for Vision Viksit Bharat@2047" organized by Indian Institute of Technology Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad on February 10th, 2025.
3. Presented the research paper titled myself titled ;From Coastal Erosions to Urban Struggles: Impact of Climate Change on Migration” in the largest global scholarly international conference on migration " The Migration Conference held during 11 to 17 June 2025 and organised by University of Greenwich, London,UK and Transnational Press London.
4. Presented a paper titled "Mental Well-Being of Migrant Labourers-A Qualitative Exploration in Mumbai" authored by Pratik Rajale and  co-authored by myself in "The Migration Conference 2024" held during 3rd-9th July, 2024 organized by Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México and International Business School, London, United Kingdom.
5. Presented Research Paper titled "Towards Achieving Sustainable Development: Nexus between Female Migration and School Education" in Two Days International Conference on  “Migration & Sustainable Development: Opportunities, Challenges and the Way Forward” jointly organized by Centre for Labour Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai and International Institute of Migration and Development (IIMAD), Kerala during 15th-16th December, 2023.
6. Presented Research Paper titled " Migration, Health And Sustainable Development Goals: An Investigation o f Disease Prevalence With Migration Status Among Older Adults in India Towards " in Two Days International Conference on  “Migration & Sustainable Development: Opportunities, Challenges and the Way Forward” jointly organized by Centre for Labour Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai and International Institute of Migration and Development (IIMAD), Kerala during 15th-16th December, 2023.
7. Presented a research paper titled "Boatmen and Decent Work: Insights from Varanasi District" authored by Akhilesh Vishwakarma and co-authored by myself in international conference on migration “The Migration Conference” 2023 organised by University of Hamburg and International Business School (IBS) United Kingdom during 23rd-26th August 2023. I were also organizing committee member of the conference.
8. Presented a research paper titled  "Analysing Gender Differences in Multi-Morbidity with Migration Status among Older Adults in India:A Cross Sectional Study" in an  International conference "Labor Migration and Sustainable Development in Asia:Oppurtunities, Challenges and Way Forward" held during 1st-3rd June, 2023 and organised by South Asia Centre for Labor Mobility and Migrants (SALAM) & International Institute of Population Studies (IIPS), Mumbai.
9. Presented reserach paper titled “Digital Divide and Inclusive Education: Bridging the Gap through Technology” in 9th National Conference on “Conference on Diversity and Development” held on 21st March, 2023, organised by Tata Institute of Social Sceinces, Mumbai India.
10. Presented research paper titled “Economic Implications of Rural-Urban migration at Macro level" in 62nd Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE) held during 11-13 April, 2022 at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, Uttarakhand.  (Presented with 3 more authors)
11. Presented research paper titled “Eco-friendly packaging on the consumer buying decisions: Determinants, Challenges and Opportunities” authored by Prapti Shetty and co-authored by myself in an international AIB-SOUTH ASIA Chapter Conference, 2022 during (23-25 January 2022) hosted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Visakhapatnam. (Presented with 2 more authors)
12. Presented research paper titled “Brand Identity Strategy for NGO at infancy stage” authored by Falguni Kapoor and co-authored by myslelf in 'National Conference on Social Work in Rural Societies : Reflections on Method and Practice held during 26th & 27th August, 2021 organised by Tata Instititute of Social Sciences (TISS), Tuljapur. (Presented with 2 more authors)
13. Presented research paper titled “Educational Attainment and Occupational Structures: Evidence from Migrant Households in Rural Uttar Pradesh”  and chaired sessions  in 8th National Seminar on Conference on Diversity and Development  held online on 21-22 August 2021 at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. 
14. Presented research paper  titled "Are Migrant Households better off than Non-Migrant Households: Insights from NSSO Unit-Level Data" authored by myself and co-authored by Prof.Dr.Uday Salunkhe and Dr.Vaishali Vivek Patil in largest global scholarly The Migration Conference 2021, from 6 to 10 July 2021 held ONLINE and hosted by Ming Ai (London) Institute and International British Business School, UK. (Presented with one more author).
15. Presented research paper  titled "An Exploratory Study on Impact of COVID 19 on High Skilled Migrants’ Lives and Livelihoods " authored by myslef and co-authored by Dr.Garima Sharma at the 11th Conference on Excellence in Research and Education (CERE-2021) during 18th-20th June 2021 organised by IIM Indore. (Presented with one more author).
16. Presented  research paper titled "Consumer Propensity and Consumer perception towards OnePlus in light of Country of Origin" authored by Tashu Pandey and co-authored my myself in an 16th SMISR Global Marketing Conference organized by S J Somaiya Institute of Management during 5th & 6th May 2021.(Presented with one more author)
17. Presented research paper titled "An Exploration of psycho-social Impact of COVID 19 On High- Skilled Migrants – Perspectives, Experiences from India" authored by myself and co-authored Dr. Garima Sharma in an International E-Conference"Migration, Diasporas and Sustainable Development: Perspectives, Policies, Opportunities and Challenges" held during 2-5 November 2020, Jointly Organised by Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT), New Delhi, India,  Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA), Manila, Philippines, Center for Research on North America (CISAN), UNAM, Mexico.
18. Presented research paper titled “Skilled workers during COVID-19: Impacts and Measures” authored by myself and Rohit Roy, PGDM Rural Management in an international conference titled "Migrants and Displaced Person amid COVID-19: Issues, Challenges and Policy Options" organised by Centre for Indian Diaspora Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam Kerala, FLAME University, Pune and GRFDT, New Delhi, held during 15th October-17th October, 2020.
19. Presented research paper titled “A Journey from Black board to Smart board: A study in Schools of Rural Maharashtra" authored by Dr.Rachana Patil and co-authored by myself in 4th International Business Conference, entitled The Fourth Industrial Revolution: Transforming Businesses (FIR 2020) which was held in HCT-Sharjah campuses, University City, Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates during 8th-9th April, 2020. Due to pandemic the conference is being held on 24th September 2020.
20. Presented research paper titled "Internal Migration, Remittances and Socio-Economic Development at Origin in Rural India: Evidence from National Sample Survey" authored by me and co-authored by Prem Shankar Mishra, ISEC Bengaluru in largest International Global Scholarly Conference in field of migration "The Migration Conference, 2020" which was supposed to be held in South East European University, Tetovo North Macedonia, Europe during 2-5 June, 2020. Due to pandemic the conference was converted into virtual (online) mode and was rescheduled for 8th September -11th September 2020.
21. Presented research paper titled "Caste and Migration: Insights from study of Migrant Men" in 7th National Conference on  "Diversity and Development" held at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai during 2nd-3rd March 2020.
22. Presented research paper titled "Diaspora and Remittances: A Study of Migrant Households in Rural Uttar Pradesh" authored by Dr.Ruchi Singh and Co-authored by Prof.Dr.Uday Salunkhe and Dr.Vaishali Patil in an International Conference "Diaspora and Governance in International Relations: Opportunities and Challenges for India" held at Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar during 10th-11th Feb, 2020.
23. Presented research paper titled "Migration and Marital Relationships: A Study on Women Left behind" authored by me in Two days National Seminar "Social and Economic Status of Women after Dissolution of Marital Relations: Problems and Legal Solutions" held at Department of Law, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth (MGKVP), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh during 1st-2nd February, 2020.
24. Presented research paper titled  “Patterns and Determinants of Migration in Maharashtra” authored by Prof.Dr.Uday Salunkhe and co-authored by project co-investigators Dr.Ruchi Singh & Dr.Vaishali Patil, in an International conference on “Future of Work, Workforce and Workplace” sponsored by AICTE and organized at Prin.L.N.Welingkar Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai during 13th  -14th January, 2020.
25. Presented research paper titled “Gender Barrier in Construction Industry: A Review of Challenges faced by Women” in National Seminar “Gender Stereotyping in Occupational Choices: Impact on Women” sponsored by National Commission for Women, New Delhi, held at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth (MGKVP), Varanasi on 4th May, 2019.
26. Presented research paper titled “Religious Concepts of Sexuality and Marriage in India” in two days national seminar  “Ethical and Purity of Marriage Institution and Demand for Independence in Sexual Relations: Idealism &  Reality” sponsored by Impress ICSSR, New Delhi, held at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth (MGKVP), Varanasi during 27-28 April, 2019.
27. Presented research paper titled "Exploring the linkages between Social Capital and Subjective Well-being in Migrants: A Grounded Theory Approach" in Two-day International Conference on Sustainable HRM: Practices, Policies and Perspectives in South Asia organized by ICFAI Business School and Central University of Hyderabad on November 1-2, 2018 at Central University of Hyderabad. (Presented with one more author)
28. Presented research paper titled “Social Group and Occupational Structure: A Preliminary analysis in Rural India” in National Seminar on Structures and Processes of Social Exclusion and Inclusion” held during 27 - 28 April 2018 at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.
29. Presented research paper titled “Credit Constraints and Rural Migration: Evidence from Six Villages in Uttar Pradesh” in The Migration Conference held at Harokopio University, Athens, Greece during 23rd-26th august 2017.
30. Presented research paper in titled “Impact of Male Out-migration on women left Behind: A study of Two Villages in Uttar Pradesh” in Oxford Symposium on Population, Migration and Environment held at St.Hughs College, Oxford, UK during 15th-16th March 2016.
31. Presented research paper titled “Trends and Patterns of Male Out-Migration from Rural Uttar Pradesh: NSSO Unit Level Analysis” in National Seminar on “Dynamics of Rural Labor Relations in India” held at National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad during 10-12 March, 2016.
32. Presented research paper titled “Risk Diversification Motives for Migration: Evidence from Data and Field in Rural Uttar Pradesh” in National Seminar on “Population Studies and Public Health” sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi, held at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth (MGKVP), Varanasi during 24-25 January, 2015.
33. Presented research paper titled “The Role of Social Networks in Migration: A Case study of Migration from Uttar Pradesh to Mumbai” at the UGC-DRS sponsored National Seminar on “Migration, Poverty and Social Justice: Perspectives, Policies and Experiences” held at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai on 24-25 March 2014.
34. Presented research paper titled “Socio-Economic Analysis of Migrant Workers in Mumbai: A Case Study of Auto and Taxi Drivers from Uttar Pradesh” in National Seminar on Demographic Transition and Development: Issues and Challenges in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar” organized by International Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai in collaboration with Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow during 11-13 March 2014.
35. Presented research paper titled “Migration as Risk Diversification and Poverty Reduction Strategy by Poor in Uttar Pradesh” in National Seminar on Poverty in India: Challenges and Possibilities (With Special Reference to Uttar Pradesh) sponsored by Higher Education Department of Government of Uttar Pradesh and organized by Department of Economics, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth during 22-23 February 2014.

Book

She has published a book “Exodus of Men from Rural Uttar Pradesh,” published by Transnational Press London recently.

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Journal

International 

1. Published research paper titled “Out-migration from the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) with drivers, patterns and policy implications for the sustainable mountain development” has been published in (Q1) Journal “Discover Sustainability” published by Springer Nature on December 4, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-02315-1
2. Research paper titled “Does Migration Contribute to Chronic Health Conditions? Evaluating Multimorbidity Risk Among Indian Older Adults has been published in the Journal of Population Ageing.” Published by Springer Nature Link on 25 th November, 2025.
3. Research paper titled "Predicting the Risk of Depression by Migration Status: A Cross-Sectional Study on Older Adults in India" has been published in  Scopus Indexed Springer Nature Journal "Journal of Population Ageing" on July 2nd 2024. Volume 17, Issue 1 (2024), (Electronic) ISSN 1874-7884,  (Print) ISSN 1874-7876 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12062-024-09453-w Link:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12062-024-09453-w
4. Research Paper titled "Caste and Migration: Insights from Study of Migrant Men from Rural Uttar Pradesh" published in journal "Migration and Diversity" July 2023 Volume: 2, No: 2, pp. 137–148ISSN: 2753-6904 (Print) ISSN: 2753-6912 (Online) published by Transnational Press London, United Kingdom (UK).Link:https://journals.tplondon.com/md/article/view/2863
5. Research paper titled "Patterns and Drivers of Internal Migration:Insights from Jharkhand India" has been published in Scopus indexed  "GeoJournal",published by Springer  (June, 2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-023-10895-6 (Authored along with 3 co-authors).Link:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10708-023-10895-6#article-info
6. Research article titled "Origin of World’s Largest Migrant Population, India Seeks to Leverage Immigration- A Country Profile" published in an esteemed online Journal "Migration Information Source" published by Migration Policy Institute, Washington DC. USA, ISSN 1946-4037.Link:https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/india-migration-country-profile
7. Research paper titled "Nature and Determinants of Migration: Insights from NSSO data in Three States of India",  published in Scopus and Web of Science and UGC indexed Journal  “Migration Letters”, 18(3), 261–280, published by Transnational Press London.  ISSN 1741-8984 | e-ISSN: 1741-8992. (Authored along with 2 co-authors)Link: https://www.ceeol.com/search/article-detail?id=949721
8. Editorial researh paper titled “Editorial for Special Issue of Migration Letters titled "Focus on Indian migration” published in Scopus and Web of Science  and UGC indexed Journal  “Migration Letters”, 18(3), 229–236, published by Transnational Press London.  ISSN 1741-8984 | e-ISSN: 1741-8992. (Authored along with one Co-Author)Link: https://www.ceeol.com/search/article-detail?id=949709
9. Research paper titled "COVID-19 and high-skilled workers: Experiences and perspectives from India", published in an international peer reviewed Journal "Border Crossing" published by TPL , London. ISSN: 2046-4436 (Print) |  ISSN: 2046-4444 (Online), 11(1), pp. 3–15. (Co-authored with one more author)
10. Research paper titled “Credit Constraints and Rural Migration: Evidence from Six Villages in Uttar Pradesh” published in an international and peer reviewed, Scopus, Web of Science and UGC indexed Journal “Migration Letters” 15(3), ISSN: 1741-8984, e-ISSN:1741-8992 pp:389-398 published by Transnational Press London.
11. Research paper “Impact of Male Out-Migration on Women Left Behind: A Study of Two Villages in Uttar Pradesh” published in Scopus indexed Journal “Remittances Review” 3(1), pp 75-92, ISSN 2059-6588 | e-ISSN: 2059-6596, May 2018, published by Transnational Press, London, UK. Link: https://www.ceeol.com/search/article-detail?id=696842

National

1. 1.   Research paper “Performance of MGNREGA in Karnataka; Issues and Challenges” in UGC indexed International peer reviewed Journal ‘Research Directions’ 5(10), pp 1421-1427, ISSN 2321 5488,April, 2018. (Co-authored  with 2 more authors)
2. 2.   Research paper “An Overview of Microfinance Credit Lending Models” International and peer reviewed UGC indexed Journal “Jyotirmaya Research of Education”, (2),4 ,pp 7-15, 2016. ISSN:2454 6070, July 2016.
3. 3.   Research paper “Challenges to Internationalization of Higher Education” in UGC indexed International Journal –Jigyasa and Interdisciplinary Referred Research Journal,  (9),4 ,pp7-15, December, 2016.ISSN- 0974 – 7648. (Co-Authored with one more author)
4. 4.   Research paper “The Role of Social Networks in Migration: A Case Study of Out-migration from Uttar Pradesh to Mumbai” in International Journal of Studies in Dynamics and Change, (1) pp-137-144. (July 2014), ISSN 2348- 7038.

 Case Studies Published

1. 1.   Case titled  “Technocrat to Entrepreneur: An Inspiring Journey" has been published in UGC indexed Journal "AIMS Journal of Management" 7(2), January 2022, pp 431-441,  ISSN 2395- 6852.  (Co-authored with two more authors)
2. 2.   Case study titled "Z Chem Specialties: Positioning Indian Brands to Global Market" have been published in UGC indexed AIMS Journal of Management, 6(2), January, 2021,pp 272-289, ISSN 2395-6852.

Chapters in an Edited Books/Volumes

International

1. · Mishra, P. S., & Singh, R. (2024). Internal migration, remittances, and socioeconomic development in India: Evidence from a national sample survey. In Handbook of Migration, International Relations and Security in Asia (pp. 1-23). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8001-7_40-1, Published25 September 2024, Print ISBN978-981-99-8001-7,  Online ISBN978-981-99-8001-7

2. Chapter titled "Association of Cognitive Impairment with Migrant Status Among Older Adults in India: A Cross-Sectional Study" authored by myself and co-authored by Dr. Shobhit Srivastava, Dr. Prem Shankar Mishra, PhD & Alok Aditya  published in Handbook of Aging, Health and Public Policy published by Springer, Singapore,. Print ISBN978-981-

3. Chapter titled "Association of Cognitive Impairment with Migrant Status Among Older Adults in India: A Cross-Sectional Study" authored by myself and co-authored by Dr. Shobhit Srivastava, Dr. Prem Shankar Mishra, PhD & Alok Aditya  published in Handbook of Aging, Health and Public Policy published by Springer, Singapore,. Print ISBN978-981-16-1914-4, Online ISBN978-981-16-1914-4. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1914-4_192-1, October, 2023.Link:https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-981-16-1914-4_192-1
4.  Chapter titled "Migrant Networks and Credit: Dynamics of Punjabi Migration to the Gulf Countries"  has been published in an open access Gulf Series Volume 8  titled  "Social Change in the Gulf Region Multidisciplinary Perspectives" published by Springer Singapore.
5. Hardcover ISBN978-981-19-7795-4, Softcover ISBN978-981-19-7798-5, eBook ISBN978-981-19-7796-1 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7796-1Link: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-19-7796-1_13
6. Chapter titled “International Migration from India: A Historical Overview” have been published in an Edited book  “Handbook of Culture and Migration” edited by Dr.Jeffrey Cohen, Ohio State University and Dr.Ibrahim Sirkeci, Regents University London, published by Edward Elgar Publishing House. ISBN 978 1 78990 345 4 (cased) ISBN 978 1 78990 346 1 (eBook).January, 2021.Link:https://www.elgaronline.com/display/edcoll/9781789903454/9781789903454.00023.xml
7.  Chapter titled “Migration and Income Inequality: Evidence from Rural Uttar Pradesh” have been published as a chapter in an edited book “India Migration Report 2019: Diaspora in Europe, 1st Edition”, published by Taylor and Francis. Routledge, India. HardBack- ISBN-9781138602113, ebook ISBN- 9780429758959, October 12, 2018.Link:https://www.routledge.com/India-Migration-Report-2019-Diaspora-in-Europe/Rajan/p/book/9780367733216

 National

1.   Chapter titled “Skilled workers during COVID-19: Impacts and Measures” has been published in Edited book “Migrants and Displcaed amidst COVID-19: Issues Challenges and Policy Options” published by Adroit Publishers, New Delhi. November (2022), ISBN 10: 818739398X / ISBN 13: 9788187393986, pp-163-186. (Co-authored with one more author)

2.     Chapter titled “Socio-Economic Analysis of Migrant Workers in Mumbai: A Case Study of Auto and Taxi Drivers from Uttar Pradesh” has been published in an edited Volume “Population Issues” by Rawat Publications, ISBN 978- 81-316-0850-0, pp 182-196 (2017).

3.     Chapter titled “Risk Diversification Motives for Migration: Evidence from Data and Field in Rural Uttar Pradesh”, published in an edited Volume “Public Health Different Dimensions” ISBN- 978-938-5309-80-9, pp-275-296. (2014), published by Kala Prakashan.

4.   Chapter titled “Migration as Risk Diversification and Poverty Reduction Strategy by Poor in Uttar Pradesh” published in an edited book “Poverty in India”, ISBN No.978-81-927285-2-0, pp 182-195. (2014), published by Aradhya Publications.

5.   Chapter titled “Is Migration still induced by Regional Disparity: A Probe into Literature” published in an edited book “Regional Disparity in India”, ISBN No. 978-81-927285-1-3, pp248-260. (2014), published by Aradhya Publications.

1.Conultancy Services: Project "Prayas" by Government of India. Organisation -Voluntas, Copenhagen, Denmark

Name of the Projects:

a.      Project on “Mapping Exercise of International Migration and Mobility of Indian Migrant Workers and Students” by International Organization for Migration (IOM), United Nations

b.      Project on “Canada-India Migration Initiative- Research on Migration Patterns from Major Migrant Sending Regions to Canada” International Organization for Migration (IOM), United Nations

2.Indian Council of Social Science Research-Impactful Policy Research in Social Sciences  (ICSSR-IMPRESS) major research project of 1.5 Million INR titled “Rural Urban Migration and its Implication: Study in Three States of India” for two years from 11th  March, 2019-Feb  2021(extended for 6 months on account of pandemic) as Co-Investigator of the Project.

3.Project of 1 lakhs titled “Wages in Construction Sector in India and Gulf Cooperation Council” funded and undertaken by Building and Wood Workers International (BWI), Switzerland from 21st September 2017 to 21st November 2017 as Independent Researcher.

4. Worked as Post Doctoral Research Fellow on Project titled "Impact Assesment of National Highways on Livelihoods"  from NHAI of 2 Crores with Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-Bangalore).

5. Worked as Post Doctoral Research Fellow on Project titled "Public Distribution in Karantaka" from Auditor General of India of 40 lakhs.

Micro & Macro Economics

International Labor Standards

Green Economy & Labor

Consumer Behavior 

Rural Management

Research Methods

Business Economics sessions for various MDP batches “Junior Management Leadership Program”  for Infosys.

Teaching Assistant at IIT Bombay for economics course for graduate and masters students.     

Delivered lectures in various national and international workshop, conferences as resource person.