Macroeconomics and Public Finance

• Ph.D , 2009 , Kurukshetra University
• M.A Economics , 1998 , Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi
• B.A Hons Economics , 1996 , Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi

Economics

• As Faculty Advisor of ENACTUS PGDAV have been instrumental in bringing the concept and practice of social entrepreneurship to the college.
• As a coordinator of SPIC MACAY chapter of P.G.D.A.V. College generated interest of students in programs held by SPIC MACAY and other such organizations.
• As member of Governing Body of P.G.D.A.V. College tried to best perform my administrative assignments.
• As convener of the Placement Committee of the college strived to facilitate maximum participation of the final year students with the CPC, D.U. and Placement Cell, P.G.D.A.V. College.
• Initiated setting up of SATARK, the consumer club of P.G.D.A.V. College and as faculty advisor for SATARK held special interaction sessions with the students to prepare them for final interface.
• As member of Committees like Sports Committee, Lawns and Garden Committee, Discipline Committee and Canteen Committee always responsibly delivered my duties from time to time.

Impact of Union Government Transfers on Tax Efforts of Indian States

Fiscal Federalism in India: Impact of Union Transfers on State Finances, New Centrury Publications, First Published: 2012, ISBN: 978-81-7708-293-7,Pages: xiv +286

Federal Fiscal Transfers: Theories and Contestations, Indian Journal of Federal Studies, Vol. XII,No.2,2011,ISSN No.0976-8408

• International Conference: 'Winter School 2010' held at Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi from 13 to 15 Dec., 2010.
• Golden jubilee National Seminar on Public Policy and Delivery in Post- reform India: Challenges Ahead at Sri Venkateswara College, D.U., from 20-21 September, 2010.
• Institute of Lifelong Learning (ILLL)-ICT Workshop for Capacity Building Of Delhi University Faculty held from 22-27 March,2010.
• Panel discussion on "Next Stage of Fiscal Reforms for Consolidation" organized by World Bank-NIPFP, June 16 2009.
• Fourteenth P.C. Mahalanobis Memorial Lecture on "Stein's Method" held at Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi Centre, April 16, 2009.
• Seminar on "Issues before the Thirteenth Finance Commission" organized by National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, May 23-24, 2008.
• National Science Foundation Washington and ICSSR, New Delhi sponsored seminar on "A New Macroeconomic Model for India: Structure and Implications" held at Center for Development Economics, Delhi School of Economics, April, 1999.

ADB-NIPFP workshop on "Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers for Equitable in-Country Growth" held at NIPFP, New Delhi, September 5- 6, 2001.

• Secured second position in M.A. (Economics), Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi.
• Gold medal awarded for holding first rank in final year of M.A. (Economics), Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi.
• Merit scholarships awarded by Delhi School of Economics, University of during 1996-97 and 1997-98.
• Awarded first prize for the paper submitted at NIPFP during the refresher course.