Arnab Roy | Dairy Economics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Arnab Roy | Dairy Economics |  Best Researcher Award

Scientist at Central Tasar Research Institute,  India

Arnab Roy, born on April 25th, 1994, in Kantaberia, Burdwan, West Bengal, is the son of Binoy Krishna Roy. He is fluent in Bengali, Hindi, and English. Arnab is passionate about pursuing a career in Agricultural Economics, with a goal to become a policymaker and contribute to strategic interventions in the field. He is well-versed in policy analysis, advocacy, and enjoys working with datasets to analyze economic trends. Arnab is committed to working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Profile:

Educational Qualifications:

  • High School (Secondary): W.B.B.S.E, 2009, 77.75% (First Division, Star Marks)

  • Intermediate (Pre-University): W.B.C.H.S.E, 2011, 71.14% (First Division)

  • B.Sc. (Ag.): Palli Siksha Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, 2015, 8.39 GPA (First Class)

  • M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agricultural Economics: ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 2017, 8.10 GPA (First Class)

  • Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics: University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2021, 9.07 GPA (First Class, Outstanding)

  • PG Diploma in Marketing Management: Annamalai University, 2020, 63.50% (First Class)

JRF/SRF/NET:

  • AIEEA-JRF: 5th Rank (2015)

  • AIEEA-SRF: 4th Rank (2017)

  • ICAR-NET: 67.33% (2019)

  • UGC-NET: 67.00% (2019)

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor in Agricultural Economics

    • Institution: Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab

    • Duration: 25th March 2021 – Present

Research & Thesis:

  • M.Sc. Thesis: Consumption pattern and consumer preferences for milk and milk products – A study of Kolkata Metropolitan.

  • Ph.D. Thesis: Impact of investment on agricultural productivity, diversification, and propensity to save in Eastern India.

    • Analyzed investment patterns, agricultural productivity, and determinants of savings in Eastern India.

Fellowships & Scholarships:

  • AIR-5 in All India PG Entrance Exam (AIEEA-JRF) 2015

  • AIR-4 in All India Ph.D. Entrance Exam (AIEEA-SRF) 2017

  • University Merit Scholarship (B.Sc. Ag.) – Visva Bharati University

Training and Skills:

  • Data Analysis using R: University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru (3 months)

  • Data Analysis using Python: University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru (3 months)

  • Farm and Non-Farm Livelihoods Development under MGNREGS and DAY (Training)

Publication Top Notes:

  • A Promising and Forward-Looking Advancement Using Drones: Perspectives from Indian Sericulture
    Rural and Regional Development
    2024-08-02 | Journal article | Formal analysis, Methodology
    Contributors: Dr. Arnab Roy

  • The Pattern of Farm Investment in Livestock Enterprise: A Comparative Analysis in Two Contrasting Regions of Eastern India
    Indian Journal of Economics and Development
    2022-06-19 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.35716/ijed/21306
    Contributors: Dr. Arnab Roy

  • An Economic and Institutional Review of Water User Associations (WUAs) in Odisha
    2021 | Book chapter
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-33-6412-7_23
    Contributors: Arnab Roy; M. N. Venkataramana; G. Sagar

  • Pattern and Sources of Farm Investment in Agriculture of West Bengal: A Comparative Analysis Between Small and Large Farm
    Economic Affairs
    2021-03-25 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.46852/0424-2513.1.2021.14
    Contributors: Arnab Roy

  • Economic analysis of dairy production among small and medium scale farmers in Karnataka: A case study of Bengaluru district
    Indian Journal of Animal Sciences
    2020-05-05 | Journal article | Formal analysis, Writing – original draft
    Contributors: Dr. Arnab Roy

  • An Assessment of Share Cropping in Paddy Cultivation- An Empirical analysis in Burdwan District of West Bengal
    Current Agriculture Research Journal
    2018-12-28 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.12944/CARJ.6.3.18
    Contributors: Arnab Roy; Rohit G.V