Dr. Ashis Kumar Sa
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, O.P. Jindal University, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh
IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-ECO-RIG-CG-2025-2143
Profile Summary
Dr. Ashis Kumar Sa is an Assistant Professor of Economics with a Ph.D. specializing in agricultural insurance and regional climatic risk analysis, with a focus on Odisha’s Western Climatic Zone. He holds strong academic training in econometrics and applied economics and has qualified UGC-NET multiple times, including JRF. Dr. Sa has extensive experience in teaching, research assistance, and higher education instruction, having served as a Teaching Assistant at Guru Ghasidas Central University and currently working as an Assistant Professor at O.P. Jindal University. His research contributions include multiple peer-reviewed journal articles, a book chapter, and editorial responsibilities. His academic work spans agricultural economics, crop insurance, food security, environmental economics, and public policy, supported by hands-on expertise in data analytics, SPSS, JAMOVI, Python, AI-based research tools, and Power BI.
Subject Matter Expertise
Economics
• Agricultural Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Econometrics
• Sustainable Development Economics
Education
• Higher Education Policy, Governance & Research
• Agricultural Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Econometrics
• Sustainable Development Economics
Education
• Higher Education Policy, Governance & Research
Mentorship Offered
Research →
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Systematic Literature Review
– Secondary Data Collection
– Data Analysis
Writing →
– Technical Writing
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Systematic Literature Review
– Secondary Data Collection
– Data Analysis
Writing →
– Technical Writing
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Ashis Kumar Sa has academic teaching and research experience in central and private universities. His roles include undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research assistance, data analysis, academic coordination, invited lectures, and participation in institutional committees. He has actively contributed to conferences, faculty development programs, workshops, and peer review activities.
Institution Name: O.P. Jindal University, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Economics
Description: – Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Economics
– Academic responsibilities under the School of Management
– Curriculum delivery, assessment, and student mentoring
Duration: June 2025 – Present
Institution Name: Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Description: – Teaching assistantship in the Department of Economics
– Teaching assistantship in the Department of Law (as per university regulations)
– Academic support, tutorials, evaluation assistance, and student guidance
Duration: 2 Years
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Economics
Description: – Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Economics
– Academic responsibilities under the School of Management
– Curriculum delivery, assessment, and student mentoring
Duration: June 2025 – Present
Institution Name: Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Description: – Teaching assistantship in the Department of Economics
– Teaching assistantship in the Department of Law (as per university regulations)
– Academic support, tutorials, evaluation assistance, and student guidance
Duration: 2 Years
Educational Summary
Dr. Sa’s academic background reflects strong specialization in economics with a focus on econometrics, agricultural insurance, and environmental impacts of trade. His doctoral research centers on crop insurance and regional risk management.
Institution Name: Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Degree Title: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Field / Description: Economics
Duration: Awarded 2025
Institution Name: Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Degree Title: Master of Arts (M.A.)
Field / Description: Economics (Econometrics Specialization)
Duration: 2021
Institution Name: Panchayat Degree College, Bargarh
Affiliation: Sambalpur University
Degree Title: Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Field / Description: Economics
Duration: 2019
Institution Name: Mahatma Gandhi Junior College, Bhukta, Odisha
Degree Title: Higher Secondary (+2 Arts)
Field / Description: Arts
Duration: 2016
Degree Title: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Field / Description: Economics
Duration: Awarded 2025
Institution Name: Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Degree Title: Master of Arts (M.A.)
Field / Description: Economics (Econometrics Specialization)
Duration: 2021
Institution Name: Panchayat Degree College, Bargarh
Affiliation: Sambalpur University
Degree Title: Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Field / Description: Economics
Duration: 2019
Institution Name: Mahatma Gandhi Junior College, Bhukta, Odisha
Degree Title: Higher Secondary (+2 Arts)
Field / Description: Arts
Duration: 2016
Publications
Dr. Sa has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals focusing on agricultural insurance, farmer welfare, climate-smart agriculture, trade, food security, and public policy. He has also contributed book chapters and served in editorial and peer-review roles.
Title: The increasing participation of the private sector in crop insurance: Implications for farmers’ financial security, claims settlement efficiency, and scheme profitability
Authors: Sa, A. K., & Sharma, N.
Journal: International Journal of Research in Social Sciences
Year: 2024
Volume & Issue: 14(10)
Pages: 82–96
Title: Crop insurance and social inclusion: Longitudinal insights from the Western Central Climatic Zone of Odisha
Authors: Sa, A. K., & Sharma, N.
Journal: Accent Journal of Economics, Ecology & Engineering
Year: 2024
Volume & Issue: 9(12)
Pages: 201–213
URL: https://www.ajeee.co.in/index.php/AJEEE
Title: A study on the indebtedness of agricultural households and the utilization pattern of institutional credit based on the size of operational holdings
Authors: Sa, A. K., & Sharma, N.
Journal: The Seybold Report Journal
Year: 2023
Volume & Issue: 18(3)
Pages: 2278–2286
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8242830
Title: Trends in farmers’ income and prospects for increasing farm income
Authors: Sa, A. K., & Sharma, N.
Journal: Accent Journal of Economics, Ecology & Engineering
Year: 2022
Volume: 7
Pages: 45–48
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8245788
Title: Direct benefit transfer in India: Achievements, implications & lacks
Authors: Sa, A. K., & Sharma, N.
Journal: International Journal of Innovation in Engineering Research & Management
Year: 2022
Volume: 9
Pages: 24–28
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8241438
Title: Food security and climate-smart agriculture in India
Authors: Sa, A. K., & Sharma, N.
Journal: Annals of Multi-Disciplinary Research
Year: 2022
Volume: 12
Pages: 170–178
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8267202
Title: Process of human value inculcation and role of family, society, and educational institutions
Authors: Sa, A. K., & Sharma, N.
Journal: Shodh Pravah
Year: 2022
Volume: III
Pages: 90–95
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.826719
Title: The bad side of trade openness and environmental impact: Pre & post-liberalization period
Authors: Sa, A. K., & Sharma, N.
Journal: Accent Journal of Economics, Ecology & Engineering
Year: 2021
Volume: 6
Pages: 63–67
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8241456
Title: Environmental Education & Financial Discipline for Quality of Life
Book: Environmental Education & Sustainable Living
Publisher: Sports Publications
ISBN: 978-93-93781-01-7
Year: 2022
Event: National Seminar on “Identification of Abusive Relationships and Prevention from Domestic Violence”
Paper Title: Domestic Violence: Mental, Physical & Emotional Abuse
Role: Paper Presenter
Organized By: Department of Social Work, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: National Seminar on India@75 – Role of Tribal Women in India’s Transformation
Paper Title: Tribal Women’s Participation in Agriculture: A Catalyst for Sustainable Rural Development
Role: Paper Presenter
Date: 09 November 2023
Organized By: Department of Political Science, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: National Seminar on “Sex Workers and Children: Legal, Educational, Health & Occupational Challenges”
Paper Title: Economic Alternatives & Rehabilitation for Sex Workers: A Policy Review
Role: Paper Presenter
Date: 21 March 2024
Organized By: Department of Social Work, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: National Conference on “Vibrant Economy: A Cornerstone for Aatmanirbhar Bharat”
Paper Title: Equity in Agricultural Risk Management: Temporal Trends in Crop Insurance Adoption Across Social Categories and Farm Sizes in the Western Central Climatic Zone of Odisha
Role: Paper Presenter
Date: 05–06 March 2025
Organized By: MPEA & Department of Economics, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Madhya Pradesh
Event: National Seminar on “Tribal Development in India: Existing Economic Status and Future Prospects”
Paper Title: A Performance Review of PMFBY and NAIS: Lessons for Agricultural Resilience
Role: Paper Presenter
Date: 05–06 March 2025
Organized By: MPEA & Department of Economics, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Madhya Pradesh
Event: International Conference on “Mapping Sustainable Cultural Heritage Through Textile, Cartography and Other Art & Culture”
Paper Title: Sustainability through Creativity: Leveraging Tribal Art for Global Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment
Role: Paper Presenter
Date: 13–15 February 2025
Sponsor: NABARD
Organized By: Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Authors: Sa, A. K., & Sharma, N.
Journal: International Journal of Research in Social Sciences
Year: 2024
Volume & Issue: 14(10)
Pages: 82–96
Title: Crop insurance and social inclusion: Longitudinal insights from the Western Central Climatic Zone of Odisha
Authors: Sa, A. K., & Sharma, N.
Journal: Accent Journal of Economics, Ecology & Engineering
Year: 2024
Volume & Issue: 9(12)
Pages: 201–213
URL: https://www.ajeee.co.in/index.php/AJEEE
Title: A study on the indebtedness of agricultural households and the utilization pattern of institutional credit based on the size of operational holdings
Authors: Sa, A. K., & Sharma, N.
Journal: The Seybold Report Journal
Year: 2023
Volume & Issue: 18(3)
Pages: 2278–2286
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8242830
Title: Trends in farmers’ income and prospects for increasing farm income
Authors: Sa, A. K., & Sharma, N.
Journal: Accent Journal of Economics, Ecology & Engineering
Year: 2022
Volume: 7
Pages: 45–48
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8245788
Title: Direct benefit transfer in India: Achievements, implications & lacks
Authors: Sa, A. K., & Sharma, N.
Journal: International Journal of Innovation in Engineering Research & Management
Year: 2022
Volume: 9
Pages: 24–28
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8241438
Title: Food security and climate-smart agriculture in India
Authors: Sa, A. K., & Sharma, N.
Journal: Annals of Multi-Disciplinary Research
Year: 2022
Volume: 12
Pages: 170–178
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8267202
Title: Process of human value inculcation and role of family, society, and educational institutions
Authors: Sa, A. K., & Sharma, N.
Journal: Shodh Pravah
Year: 2022
Volume: III
Pages: 90–95
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.826719
Title: The bad side of trade openness and environmental impact: Pre & post-liberalization period
Authors: Sa, A. K., & Sharma, N.
Journal: Accent Journal of Economics, Ecology & Engineering
Year: 2021
Volume: 6
Pages: 63–67
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8241456
Book Chapter
Title: Environmental Education & Financial Discipline for Quality of Life
Book: Environmental Education & Sustainable Living
Publisher: Sports Publications
ISBN: 978-93-93781-01-7
Year: 2022
Papers Presented In Conferences & Seminars
Event: National Seminar on “Identification of Abusive Relationships and Prevention from Domestic Violence”
Paper Title: Domestic Violence: Mental, Physical & Emotional Abuse
Role: Paper Presenter
Organized By: Department of Social Work, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: National Seminar on India@75 – Role of Tribal Women in India’s Transformation
Paper Title: Tribal Women’s Participation in Agriculture: A Catalyst for Sustainable Rural Development
Role: Paper Presenter
Date: 09 November 2023
Organized By: Department of Political Science, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: National Seminar on “Sex Workers and Children: Legal, Educational, Health & Occupational Challenges”
Paper Title: Economic Alternatives & Rehabilitation for Sex Workers: A Policy Review
Role: Paper Presenter
Date: 21 March 2024
Organized By: Department of Social Work, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: National Conference on “Vibrant Economy: A Cornerstone for Aatmanirbhar Bharat”
Paper Title: Equity in Agricultural Risk Management: Temporal Trends in Crop Insurance Adoption Across Social Categories and Farm Sizes in the Western Central Climatic Zone of Odisha
Role: Paper Presenter
Date: 05–06 March 2025
Organized By: MPEA & Department of Economics, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Madhya Pradesh
Event: National Seminar on “Tribal Development in India: Existing Economic Status and Future Prospects”
Paper Title: A Performance Review of PMFBY and NAIS: Lessons for Agricultural Resilience
Role: Paper Presenter
Date: 05–06 March 2025
Organized By: MPEA & Department of Economics, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Madhya Pradesh
Event: International Conference on “Mapping Sustainable Cultural Heritage Through Textile, Cartography and Other Art & Culture”
Paper Title: Sustainability through Creativity: Leveraging Tribal Art for Global Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment
Role: Paper Presenter
Date: 13–15 February 2025
Sponsor: NABARD
Organized By: Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Academic Engagements
Event: Two-Day National Seminar on “Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 & 5 for Vikshit Bharat”
Role: Keynote Speaker
Organized By: L.N. College, Jharsuguda, Odisha
Event: One-Day Workshop on “AI-Driven Decision Making in Managerial Economics: Insights for the Indian Business Landscape”
Role: Invited Speaker / Resource Person
Organized By: Laxmi Chand Institute of Technology (LCIT Group of Institutions), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Platform: Radio Talk – ArthaJagat, Yuvajagat Programme
Topic: Monetary Policy of RBI
Date: 17 January 2024
Platform: Radio Talk – ArthaJagat, Yuvajagat Programme
Topic: Central Bank and Its Digital Currency
Date: 21 February 2024
Role: Keynote Speaker
Organized By: L.N. College, Jharsuguda, Odisha
Event: One-Day Workshop on “AI-Driven Decision Making in Managerial Economics: Insights for the Indian Business Landscape”
Role: Invited Speaker / Resource Person
Organized By: Laxmi Chand Institute of Technology (LCIT Group of Institutions), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Platform: Radio Talk – ArthaJagat, Yuvajagat Programme
Topic: Monetary Policy of RBI
Date: 17 January 2024
Platform: Radio Talk – ArthaJagat, Yuvajagat Programme
Topic: Central Bank and Its Digital Currency
Date: 21 February 2024
Event: Large Scale Data Analysis Techniques with Special Reference to NSSO Unit Level Data
Organized By: School of Economics, G.M. University, Sambalpur
Event: Data Analysis – Need for the Current Economy
Organized By: Department of Economics, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: Ten-Day Research Methodology Course (ICSSR Sponsored)
Organized By: Department of History, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: One-Day National Workshop on “Climate Shocks, Insurance Adoption, and Farmers’ Welfare in Select Areas of Eastern India: Assessing the Impact of PMFBY on Farm Productivity”
Organized By: Department of Economics, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: Five-Day Workshop on “Basic Econometrics: Tools & Techniques”
Organized By: Department of Economics, University of Allahabad
Event: One-Day Workshop on “Financial Skills with Technology Transfer”
Organized By: Women Study Centre (WSC), Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: Skill Initiative and Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Herbal Cosmetics and Herbal Products
Organized By: Department of Pharmacy, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: Two-Day Workshop on Business Intelligence Using Power BI
Organized By: Skill Nation
Date: 13–14 July 2024
Event: One-Week Faculty Development Programme on “Tool Construction & Research Publication Process”
Organized By: Department of Education, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: Five-Day Faculty Development Programme on “Systematic Literature Reviews”
Organized By: G.L. Bajaj Institute of Management, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Event: One-Week Faculty Development Programme on “Exploring the Nuances of Environmentalism & Ecocriticism”
Organized By: Career Development Cell (CDC), Gokul Global University, Sidhpur, Gujarat
Event: One-Week Faculty Development Programme on “Exploring the Use of AI Tools in Research”
Organized By: Career Development Cell (CDC), Gokul Global University (GGU), Sidhpur, Gujarat
Event: NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP)
Organized By: UGC – Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Organized By: School of Economics, G.M. University, Sambalpur
Event: Data Analysis – Need for the Current Economy
Organized By: Department of Economics, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: Ten-Day Research Methodology Course (ICSSR Sponsored)
Organized By: Department of History, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: One-Day National Workshop on “Climate Shocks, Insurance Adoption, and Farmers’ Welfare in Select Areas of Eastern India: Assessing the Impact of PMFBY on Farm Productivity”
Organized By: Department of Economics, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: Five-Day Workshop on “Basic Econometrics: Tools & Techniques”
Organized By: Department of Economics, University of Allahabad
Event: One-Day Workshop on “Financial Skills with Technology Transfer”
Organized By: Women Study Centre (WSC), Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: Skill Initiative and Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Herbal Cosmetics and Herbal Products
Organized By: Department of Pharmacy, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: Two-Day Workshop on Business Intelligence Using Power BI
Organized By: Skill Nation
Date: 13–14 July 2024
Event: One-Week Faculty Development Programme on “Tool Construction & Research Publication Process”
Organized By: Department of Education, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Event: Five-Day Faculty Development Programme on “Systematic Literature Reviews”
Organized By: G.L. Bajaj Institute of Management, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Event: One-Week Faculty Development Programme on “Exploring the Nuances of Environmentalism & Ecocriticism”
Organized By: Career Development Cell (CDC), Gokul Global University, Sidhpur, Gujarat
Event: One-Week Faculty Development Programme on “Exploring the Use of AI Tools in Research”
Organized By: Career Development Cell (CDC), Gokul Global University (GGU), Sidhpur, Gujarat
Event: NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP)
Organized By: UGC – Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh