Dr. Nivedita Tewari (Dwivedi)
HoD, Department of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Swarnnim Startup and Innovation University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Educator & Researcher in Entrepreneurship, Women Empowerment, and Community Development
IMPARC ID: IMP-CMP-MGMT-GJ-2025-2100
Profile Summary
Dr. Nivedita Tewari (Dwivedi) is an academician and researcher with 12 years of professional experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and community development. She is currently serving as the Head of the Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Swarnnim Startup and Innovation University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Her research areas include entrepreneurship, women empowerment, and development of community-based organizations.
She has authored and co-edited several books, Scopus-listed and UGC Care-listed publications, and has contributed significantly to the development of entrepreneurship programs. As a certified Innovation Ambassador (Foundation, Advanced & Re-skilling Level), she plays an important role in mentoring startups, evaluating innovation proposals, and supporting the startup ecosystem under state-level innovation policies.
Dr. Nivedita has extensive teaching experience in entrepreneurship development courses, startup programs, agri-business management, social marketing, and rural development. She has contributed to several national-level workshops, FDPs, expert talks, and conferences. Her academic achievements include a Gold Medal in B.Sc., a Ph.D. in Agriculture & Technology focusing on SHGs and micro-credit, and multiple published research papers, book chapters, and case studies.
Subject Matter Expertise
Business, Finance, Economics & Law → Business →
– Entrepreneurship
– Microfinance / Micro-credit Systems (SHGs, women empowerment)
– Rural Development & Community Organizations
– Agri-Business Management
Functional Expertise → Research →
– Research Methodology
– Social Research / Developmental Studies
– Policy Analysis (SHGs, women empowerment, entrepreneurship ecosystems)
Education & Training → Skill Development →
– Entrepreneurship Training
Education & Training → Curriculum Development →
– Innovation & Startup Programs
– Entrepreneurship
– Microfinance / Micro-credit Systems (SHGs, women empowerment)
– Rural Development & Community Organizations
– Agri-Business Management
Functional Expertise → Research →
– Research Methodology
– Social Research / Developmental Studies
– Policy Analysis (SHGs, women empowerment, entrepreneurship ecosystems)
Education & Training → Skill Development →
– Entrepreneurship Training
Education & Training → Curriculum Development →
– Innovation & Startup Programs
Mentorship Offered
Consulting →
– Business Strategy Consulting
– Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting (Startup Mentoring)
– Operations Consulting (Entrepreneurship Processes, SHG-based Micro-enterprises)
– Regulatory Consulting (State Innovation Schemes & Evaluations)
Research →
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Gap Analysis
– Market Research
– Meta-Research
– Systematic Literature Review
– Technology Scouting (Innovation & Startup Ecosystem)
Writing →
– Business & Legal Writing
– Technical Writing
– General Proofreading & Editing
– Business Strategy Consulting
– Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting (Startup Mentoring)
– Operations Consulting (Entrepreneurship Processes, SHG-based Micro-enterprises)
– Regulatory Consulting (State Innovation Schemes & Evaluations)
Research →
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Gap Analysis
– Market Research
– Meta-Research
– Systematic Literature Review
– Technology Scouting (Innovation & Startup Ecosystem)
Writing →
– Business & Legal Writing
– Technical Writing
– General Proofreading & Editing
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Nivedita has 12 years of experience across higher education, consultancy, and entrepreneurship development. She has served as HoD, consultant to the Government of Gujarat, trainer, mentor, startup evaluator, and academician. Her work spans proposal development, training management, innovation ecosystem building, and community development initiatives. She also holds visiting faculty roles across institutions in agri-business and entrepreneurship.
Institution: Swarnnim Startup and Innovation University, Gandhinagar
Position: HoD, Department of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Description: Teaching, training, mentoring, proposal development, and administrative responsibilities
Duration: 2018 – Present
/Institution: Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of Gujarat
Position: Consultant
Description: Industry–academia collaboration, ranking framework, and higher education council tasks
Duration: Aug 2018 – Nov 2018
Organization: Kamana Consulting Services, Lucknow
Position: Consultant (Trainings and Reports)
Description: Training delivery, report preparation
Duration: Jan 2012 – Aug 2018
Institution: Narendra Dev University of Agriculture & Technology, Faizabad (U.P.)
Position: Assistant Professor
Description: Academics & administration
Duration: Apr 2010 – Dec 2011
Visiting Faculty:
– Agri-Business Management Department, NDUAT, Faizabad
– Amity University Rajasthan
– Regional Institute of Cooperative and Management, Gandhinagar
– Society for Advancement of Villagers’ Education & Rural Assistance, Lucknow
Position: HoD, Department of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Description: Teaching, training, mentoring, proposal development, and administrative responsibilities
Duration: 2018 – Present
/Institution: Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of Gujarat
Position: Consultant
Description: Industry–academia collaboration, ranking framework, and higher education council tasks
Duration: Aug 2018 – Nov 2018
Organization: Kamana Consulting Services, Lucknow
Position: Consultant (Trainings and Reports)
Description: Training delivery, report preparation
Duration: Jan 2012 – Aug 2018
Institution: Narendra Dev University of Agriculture & Technology, Faizabad (U.P.)
Position: Assistant Professor
Description: Academics & administration
Duration: Apr 2010 – Dec 2011
Visiting Faculty:
– Agri-Business Management Department, NDUAT, Faizabad
– Amity University Rajasthan
– Regional Institute of Cooperative and Management, Gandhinagar
– Society for Advancement of Villagers’ Education & Rural Assistance, Lucknow
Educational Summary
Dr. Nivedita holds a Ph.D. specializing in women empowerment and micro-credit, an M.Sc. focusing on women’s role in agriculture, and a Gold Medalist B.Sc. in Agriculture. Her academic background is strongly aligned with social development, entrepreneurship, and community studies.
Institution Name: Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology (CSAUA&T), Kanpur
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Study on Self Help Groups (SHGs) related to micro-credit in women empowerment
Duration: 2012
Institution Name: Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Degree Title: M.Sc.
Field/Description: Role of women in agriculture (research thesis)
Duration: 2008
Institution Name: Narendra Dev University of Agriculture & Technology, Faizabad
Degree Title: B.Sc. (Gold Medalist)
Duration: 2006
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Study on Self Help Groups (SHGs) related to micro-credit in women empowerment
Duration: 2012
Institution Name: Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Degree Title: M.Sc.
Field/Description: Role of women in agriculture (research thesis)
Duration: 2008
Institution Name: Narendra Dev University of Agriculture & Technology, Faizabad
Degree Title: B.Sc. (Gold Medalist)
Duration: 2006
Certifications, Awards, Achievements & Nominations Summary
Her professional certifications include Innovation Ambassador credentials, implant training, internships, rural work experience, and yoga certification, all directly supporting her work in entrepreneurship and community development.
Title: Innovation Ambassador (Foundation, Advanced & Re-skilling Level)
Issued By: Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)
Title: Implant Training
Issued By: Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (IED), Lucknow
Title: Entrepreneurial Internship Programme
Issued By: IEDUP, Lucknow
Supported By: Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Title: Certificate Course in Yogic Practices for Better Living
Issued By: Yoga Sadhna Kendra, BHU
Title: RHWE (Rural Home Work Experience)
Issued By: Part of graduation program
Issued By: Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)
Title: Implant Training
Issued By: Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (IED), Lucknow
Title: Entrepreneurial Internship Programme
Issued By: IEDUP, Lucknow
Supported By: Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Title: Certificate Course in Yogic Practices for Better Living
Issued By: Yoga Sadhna Kendra, BHU
Title: RHWE (Rural Home Work Experience)
Issued By: Part of graduation program
Publication Summary
Dr. Nivedita has published 11 journal papers, 6 book chapters, 2 textbooks, 1 edited book, and 3 case studies. Her work spans entrepreneurship, micro-credit, women empowerment, rural development, and agri-business.
Title: Understanding impact of Microcredit on Socio-economic Status of Women Micro-entrepreneurs
Authors: Dwivedi, N.T.
Published In: International Journal of Business and Globalisation
URL: https://www.inderscience.com
Year: 2022
Title: Evaluation of Micro-credit Facility for Strengthening Existing Micro-enterprise
Authors: Dwivedi, N.T.
Published In: International Journal of Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Vol. IV, Issue I, pp. 25–36
URL: https://www.inderscience.com
Year: 2016
Title: Operational Efficiency & Profitability Measurement of Indian Gur (Jaggery) Manufacturers
Authors: Tewari, Nivedita
Published In: International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. VI, Issue IV, pp. 466–480
URL: https://www.inderscience.com
Year: 2013
Title: Impact of Micro-credit Services on Socio-economic Status of Women Entrepreneurs
Authors: Dwivedi, N.T.
Published In: Voice of Research (International Journal), Vol. 2, Issue 2, pp. 46–49
Year: 2013
Title: Women-Empowerment Through Women Entrepreneurship
Authors: Dwivedi, N.T.
Published In: Voice of Research (International Journal), Vol. 2, Issue 2, pp. 50–55
Year: 2013
Title: A Study on Micro-Credit in Eastern Uttar-Pradesh with reference to Cashpor
Authors: Tewari, Nivedita
Published In: Indian Journal of Commerce & Management Thoughts, Vol. II, Issue III
ISSN: 0975-623X
URL: https://www.indianjournals.com
Year: 2011
Title: A Study on Micro-Credit in Eastern Uttar-Pradesh with reference to Cashpor
Authors: Tewari, Nivedita
Published In: Indian Journal of Commerce & Management Thoughts, Vol. 2(3)
ISSN: 0975-623X
URL: https://www.indianjournals.com
Year: 2011
Title: Indian Rural Women: A Study on Smokeless Chulhas
Authors: Tewari, Nivedita
Published In: Shodh-Sanchayan, Vol. 2(1)
ISSN: 0975-1254
Year: 2011
Title: Study on Economic & Technological Constraints Facing by Farm-Women
Authors: Tewari, Nivedita
Published In: International Journal of Rural Studies, Vol. 17(1)
ISSN: 1023–2001
Year: 2010
Title: A Case Study on Socio-economic Status of Farm Women in Faizabad District of U.P.
Authors: Tewari, Nivedita
Published In: Aatmabodh, Vol. 7(1)
ISSN: 0972-1398
Year: 2010
Title: Studies on the Nature of Agricultural Activities Exercised by Women in Agriculture
Authors: Tewari, Nivedita
Published In: Bio-Ved (International Journal), Vol. 20(12), pp. 45–49
Year: 2009
Title: Skill Preneurship for Self-Reliant India
Authors: Dr. Harnam Singh, Dr. Nivedita Dwivedi & Dr. Anita Sukhwal
Published In: Bookwell Publishing House, Delhi
ISBN: 978-8195290079
Year: 2022
Title: Indian Village: A Socioeconomic Study
Authors: A.K. Dwivedi, Nivedita Tewari & Harnam Singh
Published In: Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany
ISBN: 978-3659344800
Year: 2013
Title: Women in Agriculture: Issues & Concern
Authors: Nivedita Tewari & Amit K. Dwivedi
Published In: Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany
ISBN: 978-3-8465-8370-8
Year: 2012
Title: Farm Women: Social Constraints and Remedial Measures
Authors: Nivedita Tewari
Published In: Women Empowerment: Dimension and Direction (Eds: U.P. Singh & R.K. Garg), Adhyayan Publisher, New Delhi
Year: 2012
Title: Women-Empowerment Through Self-Help-Group (SHG) with Reference to Micro-Credit
Authors: Nivedita Tewari
Published In: Women Empowerment: Dimension and Direction (Eds: U.P. Singh & R.K. Garg), Adhyayan Publisher, New Delhi
Year: 2012
Title: Study on Household Expenditure in Rural India: An Empirical Evidence
Authors: Nivedita Tewari
Published In: Rural Development in Post Colonial Era (Eds: H. Singh, A.K. Dwivedi & N. Rao), Bookwell Publishing House, Delhi
Year: 2012
Title: Nature and Extent of Participation of Women in Decision Making Regarding Home Affairs
Authors: Nivedita Tewari
Published In: Contemporary Approach in Family and Community Studies (Ed: Sunita Mishra), Shree Publishers & Distributors, Delhi
Year: 2011
Title: Supply Chain Management: A Study on Indian Food Processing Industry
Authors: Nivedita Tewari
Published In: Cases in Management (Eds: S. Srivastava & P. Jhajharia), PHI Learning, New Delhi
Year: 2011
Title: Agri-tourism Entrepreneurship: A Tool to Rural Development
Authors: Nivedita Tewari
Published In: Perspectives of Agripreneurship and Rural Development, Faculty of Management Studies, BHU, Varanasi
ISBN: 097893-80043-531
Year: 2010
Five-Day FDP on “Agri-Entrepreneurship”
Organized by: Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), AICTE–ATAL Academy
Five-Day FDP on “Dynamics of Strategy”
Organized by: EDII, AICTE–ATAL Academy
Five-Day FDP on “Innovation Management”
Organized by: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, AICTE–ATAL Academy
Five-Day FDP on “Innovation Management”
Organized by: National Institute of Technology Agartala, AICTE–ATAL Academy
Five-Day FDP on “Design Thinking”
Organized by: Graduate School of Management Studies, GTU, AICTE–ATAL Academy
Two-Week FDP on Entrepreneurship
Organized by: Oakbrook Business School
Sponsored by: National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board
Six-Week Certificate Course: “Nurturing Innovation and Startup Ecosystem (NISE)”
Organized by: Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub)
One-Week Workshop: “E-Content Development for Online Teaching & Learning: Need of the Hour”
Organized by: Harish Chandra P.G. College, Varanasi (U.P.) & Government P.G. College, Obra Sonbhadra (U.P.)
National Webinar: “Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Agriculture & Allied Sectors”
Speaker: Dr. Sanjai K. Dwivedi, Scientist-G, DRDO
National Webinar: “COVID-19 Effects on Beauty and Wellness Industry”
Speaker: Mr. Gauruv Rana, CEO & Founder, Calipso
Authors: Dwivedi, N.T.
Published In: International Journal of Business and Globalisation
URL: https://www.inderscience.com
Year: 2022
Title: Evaluation of Micro-credit Facility for Strengthening Existing Micro-enterprise
Authors: Dwivedi, N.T.
Published In: International Journal of Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Vol. IV, Issue I, pp. 25–36
URL: https://www.inderscience.com
Year: 2016
Title: Operational Efficiency & Profitability Measurement of Indian Gur (Jaggery) Manufacturers
Authors: Tewari, Nivedita
Published In: International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. VI, Issue IV, pp. 466–480
URL: https://www.inderscience.com
Year: 2013
Title: Impact of Micro-credit Services on Socio-economic Status of Women Entrepreneurs
Authors: Dwivedi, N.T.
Published In: Voice of Research (International Journal), Vol. 2, Issue 2, pp. 46–49
Year: 2013
Title: Women-Empowerment Through Women Entrepreneurship
Authors: Dwivedi, N.T.
Published In: Voice of Research (International Journal), Vol. 2, Issue 2, pp. 50–55
Year: 2013
Title: A Study on Micro-Credit in Eastern Uttar-Pradesh with reference to Cashpor
Authors: Tewari, Nivedita
Published In: Indian Journal of Commerce & Management Thoughts, Vol. II, Issue III
ISSN: 0975-623X
URL: https://www.indianjournals.com
Year: 2011
Title: A Study on Micro-Credit in Eastern Uttar-Pradesh with reference to Cashpor
Authors: Tewari, Nivedita
Published In: Indian Journal of Commerce & Management Thoughts, Vol. 2(3)
ISSN: 0975-623X
URL: https://www.indianjournals.com
Year: 2011
Title: Indian Rural Women: A Study on Smokeless Chulhas
Authors: Tewari, Nivedita
Published In: Shodh-Sanchayan, Vol. 2(1)
ISSN: 0975-1254
Year: 2011
Title: Study on Economic & Technological Constraints Facing by Farm-Women
Authors: Tewari, Nivedita
Published In: International Journal of Rural Studies, Vol. 17(1)
ISSN: 1023–2001
Year: 2010
Title: A Case Study on Socio-economic Status of Farm Women in Faizabad District of U.P.
Authors: Tewari, Nivedita
Published In: Aatmabodh, Vol. 7(1)
ISSN: 0972-1398
Year: 2010
Title: Studies on the Nature of Agricultural Activities Exercised by Women in Agriculture
Authors: Tewari, Nivedita
Published In: Bio-Ved (International Journal), Vol. 20(12), pp. 45–49
Year: 2009
Title: Skill Preneurship for Self-Reliant India
Authors: Dr. Harnam Singh, Dr. Nivedita Dwivedi & Dr. Anita Sukhwal
Published In: Bookwell Publishing House, Delhi
ISBN: 978-8195290079
Year: 2022
Title: Indian Village: A Socioeconomic Study
Authors: A.K. Dwivedi, Nivedita Tewari & Harnam Singh
Published In: Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany
ISBN: 978-3659344800
Year: 2013
Title: Women in Agriculture: Issues & Concern
Authors: Nivedita Tewari & Amit K. Dwivedi
Published In: Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany
ISBN: 978-3-8465-8370-8
Year: 2012
Title: Farm Women: Social Constraints and Remedial Measures
Authors: Nivedita Tewari
Published In: Women Empowerment: Dimension and Direction (Eds: U.P. Singh & R.K. Garg), Adhyayan Publisher, New Delhi
Year: 2012
Title: Women-Empowerment Through Self-Help-Group (SHG) with Reference to Micro-Credit
Authors: Nivedita Tewari
Published In: Women Empowerment: Dimension and Direction (Eds: U.P. Singh & R.K. Garg), Adhyayan Publisher, New Delhi
Year: 2012
Title: Study on Household Expenditure in Rural India: An Empirical Evidence
Authors: Nivedita Tewari
Published In: Rural Development in Post Colonial Era (Eds: H. Singh, A.K. Dwivedi & N. Rao), Bookwell Publishing House, Delhi
Year: 2012
Title: Nature and Extent of Participation of Women in Decision Making Regarding Home Affairs
Authors: Nivedita Tewari
Published In: Contemporary Approach in Family and Community Studies (Ed: Sunita Mishra), Shree Publishers & Distributors, Delhi
Year: 2011
Title: Supply Chain Management: A Study on Indian Food Processing Industry
Authors: Nivedita Tewari
Published In: Cases in Management (Eds: S. Srivastava & P. Jhajharia), PHI Learning, New Delhi
Year: 2011
Title: Agri-tourism Entrepreneurship: A Tool to Rural Development
Authors: Nivedita Tewari
Published In: Perspectives of Agripreneurship and Rural Development, Faculty of Management Studies, BHU, Varanasi
ISBN: 097893-80043-531
Year: 2010
Five-Day FDP on “Agri-Entrepreneurship”
Organized by: Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), AICTE–ATAL Academy
Five-Day FDP on “Dynamics of Strategy”
Organized by: EDII, AICTE–ATAL Academy
Five-Day FDP on “Innovation Management”
Organized by: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, AICTE–ATAL Academy
Five-Day FDP on “Innovation Management”
Organized by: National Institute of Technology Agartala, AICTE–ATAL Academy
Five-Day FDP on “Design Thinking”
Organized by: Graduate School of Management Studies, GTU, AICTE–ATAL Academy
Two-Week FDP on Entrepreneurship
Organized by: Oakbrook Business School
Sponsored by: National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board
Six-Week Certificate Course: “Nurturing Innovation and Startup Ecosystem (NISE)”
Organized by: Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub)
One-Week Workshop: “E-Content Development for Online Teaching & Learning: Need of the Hour”
Organized by: Harish Chandra P.G. College, Varanasi (U.P.) & Government P.G. College, Obra Sonbhadra (U.P.)
National Webinar: “Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Agriculture & Allied Sectors”
Speaker: Dr. Sanjai K. Dwivedi, Scientist-G, DRDO
National Webinar: “COVID-19 Effects on Beauty and Wellness Industry”
Speaker: Mr. Gauruv Rana, CEO & Founder, Calipso