Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidyalaya
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Name Dr. Selim Chisti
Designation Associate Professor & Head
Employee Code G2001000586
Department Name Economics
Office Phone No 03222-248221
Email ID [email protected]
Fax
Mobile No +91-9830728132
Personal Website
Address A-9/1, ARENA Housing Complex, AA-1, New Town, Kolkata-700156.
Language Known Bengali & English (Read, Write and Speak); Hindi ( Read and Speak); and Arabic ( Read and Write)
Educational Qualification
Degree NameInstituteYear of passing/awarded
B.SC(Hons) in Economics University of Calcutta 1992
M.A (Economics) R.B.U 1995
PH.D in Economics University of Kalyani 2012


Career Profile / Teaching Experience
19 Years


UGC-HRDC Programme Attended
Field of SpecializationResearch Area
Orientation Programme (OP) UGC-ASC, University of Calcutta
Refresher Course (RC) Rabindra Bharati University
Refresher Course (RC) UGC-ASC, Jadavpur University
Special Winter School UGC-ASC, Jadavpur University
Short Term Course UGC-ASC, Jadavpur University
CBP for Faculty in Social Sciences A.N. Sinha Institute

Specialization/Research Area
Field of SpecializationResearch Area/ Areas of Interest
Statistics and Econometrics
Spatial Economics

Course/ Subject Taught
B.Sc (Hons) in Economics, B. Com (Hons), B.Com( Gen), B.A(Gen)

Conference/ Symposium /Journal Paper / Books Published
International Publication
TitleAuthorPublished inYearPublished by
Understanding the Challenges of Women Empowerment in Indian Muslim Societies. Chisti, S. and Ray, K. International Journal of Scientific Research,3(12): 72-74, ISSN: 2277-8179. 2014
Regional Disparity in the Road Transport Network of West Bengal Chisti, S. EPRA International Journal of Economic and Business Review, 3(1): 132-139. ISSN (P): 2349-0187; ISSN (E): 2347-0671. 2015
Road Transport Network Development of West Bengal Chisti. S. AMAL International Journal of Economics and Social Sciences, 1(2): 12-18. ISSN: 2395-4913 2015
Spatial Structure of Road Networks in West Bengal: An Application of Graph Theory Chisti, S. Journal of Research Innovation and Management Science. 1(1): 37-45. ISSN: 2454-6542. 2015
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in West Bengal: An Overview Chisti, S. Journal of Research Innovation and Management Science. II (IV): 38-44. ISSN (P): 2454-6542, ISSN (E): 2455-9342. 2016
India-ASEAN Relationship in 21st Century: Promoting Deeper Regional Economic Integration Chisti, S. South Asian Journal of Socio-Political Studies. XVI (2): 12-17. ISSN: 0972-4613. (UGC Approved Journal). 2016
Regional Disparity in the State of West Bengal: Development Perspective Chisti, S. Review of Research. 7(8): 57-65. ISSN: 2249-894X. (UGC Approved Journal). 2018
On Identification of Block Level Road Network Efficiency in the Backward Regions of West Bengal Chisti, S. International Journal of Applied Social Science. 5(6): 761-768. ISSN: 2394-1405. (UGC Approved Journal). 2018
Inter-District Disparities in Socio-Economic Development of West Bengal Chisti, S. International Journal of Basic and Applied Research. 8(6): 870-888. ISSN: 2249(P) , 2278-0505 (E). (UGC Approved Journal). 2018
Appraisal of Road Infrastructure of Backward Districts in West Bengal Identified by NITI Aayog Chisti, S. Review of Research. 7(9): 31-37. ISSN: 2249-894X. (UGC Approved Journal). 2018
Measuring Effectiveness of Road Transport Network in Underdeveloped Regions Chisti, S. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews. 7: 124-127. E-ISSN: 2348-1269, P-ISSN 2349-5138. (UGC Approved Journal). 2018
Measuring Road Infrastructure Development : Paradox of Density Measures Chisti, S. International Journal of Applied Social Science. 6(2): 258-260. ISSN: 2394-1405. (UGC Approved Journal). 2019


National Publication
TitleAuthorPublished inYearPublished by
FDI in Indian Retail Sector: A Boon or A Bane.usiness: Challenges and Opportunities Chisti, S. In: Foreign Direct Investment in Retail Business: Challenges and Opportunities, Edited by Jaydeb Bera, pp: 55-68, ISBN: 978-81-928721-2-4. 2014 Rohini Nandan, Kolkata
An Enquiry into the Status of Muslim Women Empowerment in India. 2. Ray, K. and Chisti, S. Women Empowerment in India: Challenges Ahead. Edited by Debashis Majumder, Pushpita Sarkar, Udayan Bandopadhay and Lopamudra Sengupta, Publication Cell, Naba Ballygange Mahavidyalaya, Kolkata, pp: 265-272, ISBN: 978-81-923645-7-5 2014 Publication Cell, Naba Ballygange Mahavidyalaya, Kolkata
Micro-Finance as A Vaccine for Empowerment of Rural Female Population: An Analysis Chisti, S. Women Empowerment and Rural Development : Role of Microfinance, Edited by Khaibar Ali Miah, Arundjhati Mukherjee and Subhasree Chakraborty, Publication Cell, Berhampore Girls’ College, Berhampore, Murshidabad, pp: 334-340, ISBN : 978-81-927259-1-8. 2014 Publication Cell, Berhampore Girls’ College, Berhampore, Murshidabad
Indian Paper Money in Historical Perspective: An Overview Chisti, S. Evolution of Money and Question of Its Representative Character – Systematic Defects in Monetary and Fiscal Policies and Other Economic Issues, Edited by Naba Kumar Adak and Arabinda Patra, Kunal Books, New Delhi, pp: 133-141, ISBN: 978-93-82420-86-6 2015 Kunal Books, New Delhi
Challenges of Muslim Women Empowerment in West Bengal: An Overview 5. Chisti, S. and Ray, K. State of Health, Education and Women : Glimpses of Rural India, Edited by Pranab Kumar Chattopadhyaya and Daya Shankar Kushwaha, Penu Publishers, New Delhi, pp: 11-22, ISBN (P) : 978-81-85502-00-7 and ISBN (E) : 978-81-85502-01-4. 2015 Penu Publishers, New Delhi
India’s Fiscal Sector Reform: Pros and Cons of Recent Tax Reform Chisti, S. Tax Reforms in India: Issues and Challenges , Edited by Jaydeb Bera and Sibram Chatterjee , Rohini Nandan , Kolkata, pp: 187- 204, ISBN : 978-81-928721-0-0. 2015 Rohini Nandan , Kolkata
Microfinance, Panchayat System and Political Women Empowerment in West Bengal: An Overview Chisti, S. The Barefoot Transformation : West Bengal and Beyond- Reviewing State Politics in India, Edited by Tirthankar Chakraborty and Tabesum Begam, Levant Books, Kolkata, pp: 263-275, ISBN : 978-93-84106-28-7. 2015 Levant Books, Kolkata


Other Publication
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Books(Ed) Published
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Books Published
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Research Guidence
Ongoing / Submitted
Scholar NameThesis TitleCo SupervisorUniversityCategoryStatusComplete in Year
Awarded
Scholar NameThesis TitleCo SupervisorUniversityCategoryStatusComplete in Year

Research Colaboration
PersonalsField of ResearchDesignation and Full Address

Research Project Investigated
Name of ProjectSanctioned AmountDurationSponsoring Agencies
MRP ( Problems and Prospects of Socio-Economic Development of Backward Regions- A Study of West Bengal) Rs. 2,55,500.00/- Two years (21.05.2014-20.05.2016)

Invited Lectures 
TitleOrganized byVenueYear

Membership of Learned Society 
Indian Economic Association

Association with Professional Bodies
Type of Professional ActivityPeriod
Member of the Governing Body of Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya as University Nominee From 2006 to 2010
Member, UGC Sub-Committee, Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidyalaya From 2004 to 2008 & from 2012 to till date
Member, Library Sub-Committee, Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidyalaya From 2004 to 2008
Member , Building Development Sub-Committee , Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidyalaya From 2012 to till date
Member, RUSA Sub-Committee , Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidyalaya From 2016 to till date
Co-ordinator, IQAC Cell, Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidyalaya From 2016 to till date
Member, NAAC- Steering Committee , Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidyalaya From 2017 to till date
Programme Officer of NSS ( Unit-II) Cell ,Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidyalaya From 2016 to 2019
Head, Department of Economics, Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidyalaya From 2014 to till date
Head Examiners of different Papers of U.G Economics of Vidyasagar University From 2012 to till date
Examiners of different Papers of U.G Economics of Vidyasagar University From 2012 to till date
Paper Setter of different Papers of U. G Economics of Vidyasagar University From 2012 to till date
External Examiner for different Colleges affiliated to Vidyasagar University From 2010 to till date
Member of the Screening Committee for the appointment of Guest faculties in the Department of Economics at Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya, affiliated to Vidyasagar University 2016 & 2018
Convener, CAS- Sub-Committee, Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidyalaya From 2013 to 2015

Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended/Organised

Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended

Title of the Seminar/Conference/WorkshopYearRoleHeld at and Organiser
National Seminar on “Globalization and Its Impact on Higher Education in India” on 13th January, 2003, at Presidency College, affiliated under University of Calcutta. 2003 Listener
National Seminar on “Social Sector in the West Bengal Economy” on 26-27 March, 2004 , at Rabindra Bharati University. 2004 Listener
National Seminar on “Challenges to Education in the Present Scenario” on 9th October, 2004, at Shibpur Dinabandhu Institution (College), affiliated under University of Calcutta. 2004 Listener
National Seminar on “New Directions in Rural Development in West Bengal” on 25-26 February, 2005, at Rabindra Bharati University. 2005 Listener
National Seminar on “2005: Tasks and Challenges on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)” on 2-3 September, 2005, at Raja Peary Mohan College, affiliated under University of Calcutta. 2005 Listener
National Seminar on “Role of Teaching Community in Conservation of Academic Climate and Standard in Educational Institution”, on 19th November, 2005, at K.D. College of Commerce, affiliated under University of Calcutta. 2005 Listener
National Seminar on “150 Years of the Great Revolt of 1857 & Its Relevance in the Present Indian Scenario”, on 18th November, 2006, at Bankura Sammilani College of Commerce, affiliated under University of Burdwan. 2006 Listener
National Seminar on “Self Help Group and Rural Reconstruction’’, on 16th January, 2007, at Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2007 Listener
International Seminar on “Science Culture and Social Change ( ISSCSC)” , on 18-20 January, 2007, at University of Calcutta. 2007 Listener
Seminar on “The National Knowledge Commission – Emerging Contentions in the Realm of Higher Education”, on 29th December, 2007, at Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University.. 2007 Listener
Seminar on “Rabindrasristi: Bisay O Rupe”, on 12th March, 2010, at Rabindra Bharati University. 2010 Listener
State Level Seminar on “Higher Education as the Harbinger of a Prosperous Modern India”, on 19th November, 2011, at University of Calcutta. 2011 Listener
National Conference and Seminar on “Higher Education in 12th Five Year Plan: Agenda, Role of Teachers & Teacher’s Movements”, on 15-17 December, 2012, at Sampurnanad Sanskrit University, Varanasi. 2012 Listener
National Seminar on “XIIth Plan Perspectives of Higher Education”, on 7th December, 2013, at University of Calcutta. 2013 Listener
National Seminar on “Trends in Contemporary Indian Historical Studies: Crises and Transition”, on 20th December, 2014, Organised by Mahadevananda Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2014 Listener
National Seminar on “New Higher Education Policy in India : Problems & Prospects” , on 30th January, 2016, at K.D. College of Commerce & General Studies, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2014 Listener
National Seminar on “Higher Education in India: Road Ahead”, on 19th November, 2016, at Ramkrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark, Kolkata.. 2016 Listener
“Higher Education in India: Road Ahead”, on 19th November, 2016, at Ramkrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark, Kolkata. 2016 Listener
Two days workshop on “E-Learning” on 15-16 December, 2006, at Jadavpur University. 2006 Participated
One day workshop on “Internet and Its Resources” on 18th December, 2006, at Jadavpur University. 2006 Participated
One Week workshop on “Econometrics & Its Applications” on 18-23 May, 2015, at University of Burdwan. 2015 Participated
One day workshop on “Critical Issues in Indian Official Statistics: A Look into Census Data” on 28th August, 2015, at University of Calcutta. 2015 Participated
Two days “International Research Scholar workshop” on 27-28 July, 2016, at University of Calcutta. 2016 Participated
One day “PFMS Training Programme for NSS Programme Officers” on 5th March, 2018, at Vidyasagar University. 2018 Participated
Two days workshop on “Administrative Reforms in Higher Educational Institutions : Perspective CBCS” on 20-21 March, 2018, at University of Calcutta. 2018 Participated
One day workshop on “Use of ICT in Teaching- Learning & Development of E-Learning Module” on 19th April, 2018, at Vidyasagar Evening College affiliated under University of Calcutta. 2018 Participated
One day workshop on “Implementation of CBCS and Use of ICT and e-LEARNING Module” 31st May, 2018, at Vidyasagar College for Women, affiliated under University of Calcutta. 2018 Participated
National Conference on “Contemporary Issues in Economic Development”, on 5-6 March, 2009, at University of Kalyani. 2009 Participated
National Conference on “Negotiating Globalization; Trade Unions and Labour in Contemporary India”, on 22-23 September, 2016, at IDSK, Kolkata. 2016
National Seminar on “Role of Regional Rural Banks in the Rural Economic Development” held on 27th March, 2009 at Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2009 Resource Person
National Seminar on “Tourism Industry: Its Multidimensional Approach towards Socio-Economic Development” held on 19th March, 2010 at Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2010 Resource Person
Student Seminar on “Antarjatik Matribhasa Divas Udjapan” held on 21st February, 2018, at Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2018
National Seminar on “Issues of Development in Developing Countries”, 19-20 March, 2008, Organised by Department of Economics with Rural Development, Vidyasagar University. 2008 Paper Presenter (1. Presented a paper titled “Globalization and Development in the Forest Areas of the Country- Now & Before 1991” )
National Seminar on “Role of Regional Rural Banks in the Rural Economic Development”, 27th March, 2009, Organised by Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2009 Paper Presenter ( 2. Presented a paper titled “Regional Rural Banks to Weaker Section of Rural Socio-Economy: An Analysis” )
National Seminar on “Tourism Industry: Its Multi-Dimensional Approach Towards Socio-Economic Development”, 18-19 March, 2010, Organised by Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2010 Paper presenter ( 3. Presented a paper titled “Tourism as an Instrument for Regional Economic Development : An Overview” )
State Level Seminar on “Micro-Enterprise and Rural Development in India”, 24th November, 2011, Organised by Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2011 Paper presenter (4. Presented a paper titled “Micro Enterprise Development in West Bengal: A Path for Rural Economic Empowerment”)
National Seminar on “Tagorian Concept on Library Activities and Services”, 16-17 December , 2011, Organised by K.D. College of Commerce and General; Studies, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2011 Paper presenter (5. Presented a paper titled “Rural Libraries with Special Reference to Tagore’s Chalantika Library in Rural Socio-Economic Development-An Overview”)
National Seminar on “Women in Modern India: Relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s Vision”, 18-19 January 2012, Organised by Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2012 Paper presenter ( 6. Presented a paper titled “Women Empowerment: A Vision of Swami Vivekananda for Modern India”)
National Seminar on “Insurance: Challenges and Prospects in the Context of Social Security”, 1-2 February 2012, Organised by Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2012 Paper presenter ( 7. Presented a paper titled “Micro Insurance in India: Securing the Poor”)
National Seminar on “Women Empowerment and Rural Development : Role of Microfinance”, 23-24 November 2013, Organised by Berhampore Girls College, affiliated under University of Kalyani. 2013 Paper presenter ( 8. Presented a paper titled “Microfinance as A Vaccine for Empowerment of Rural Female Population : An Analysis”)
National Seminar on “Women Empowerment in India: Challenges Ahead”, 21st September 2014, Organised by Bangabasi College, affiliated under University of Calcutta. 2014 Paper presenter ( 9. Presented a paper titled “The Problems and Prospects of Muslim Women Empowerment in India”)
National Seminar on “Tax Reforms in India: Issues and Challenges”, 7-8 May 2015, Organised by Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2015 Paper presenter ( 10. Presented a paper titled “Indian Current Biggest Tax Reforms: Focus on the GST Perspective”)
State Level Seminar on “Quality Assurance of Higher Education in India”, 22nd September, 2016, Organised by AMPC Roy Government College, affiliated under North Bengal University. 2016 Paper presenter (11. Presented a paper titled “Higher Education in India: The Challenges Ahead”)
National Seminar on “Financial Sector Reforms in India”, 24-25 November, 2016, Organised by Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2016 Paper presenter ( 12. Presented a paper titled “Reforming India’s Banking Sector: Development and Challenges Ahead”)
International Seminar on “Caste Equality and Women’s Empowerment”, 23rd February, 2017, Organised by Subarnarekha Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2017 Paper presenter ( 13. Presented a paper titled “Educational Attainment and Women Empowerment: Focus on Muslim Women”)
National Seminar on “Personality Development and Communication Skill: Tools for the Present Era”, 3-4 March, 2017, Organised by K.D. College of Commerce, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2017 Paper presenter ( 14. Presented a paper titled “Pareto Analysis: The Tool of Systematic Time Management”)
International Seminar on “Shilpo-Sahityo Sanskriti : Prachya o Protichyer Bhanai” , 19th January, 2018, Organised by Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2018 Paper presenter (15. Presented a paper titled “Industry 4.0” the Fourth Revolution of Production in Western Civilization )
International Seminar on “Natural Disaster and its Management”, 9th February, 2018, Organised by Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2018 Paper presenter (16. Presented a paper titled “Climate Change: Far Reaching Effects on SDGs of Developing Countries”)
International Seminar on “Empowerment of Women in India: From the Perspectives of Attaining Gender Parity and Social Justice”, 16th March, 2018, Organised by Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2018 Paper presenter ( 17. Presented a paper titled “HRD and Work Participation to Empower Muslim Women in West Bengal”)


Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised

Title of the Conference/Seminar/WorkshopYearRole in the EventFunding Agency
International Seminar on “Empowerment of Women in India: From the Perspectives of Attaining Gender Parity and Social Justice”, 16th March, 2018, Organised by Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidyalaya, affiliated under Vidyasagar University. 2018 Convenor

Awards/ Scholarship/ Fellowship
Award NameAwarded ByYear
Responsibilities in Excess of UGC Norms by Special Programme
Title of the CourseDurationSessionRecognizing AuthorityAffiliating AuthorityDegree other than UGC
Technique Known
    MS Office
Software Known
    Statistical Software (SPSS)
Special Area of Interest
Regional Development and Muslim Women Empowerment
Thrust Area of Research
    Women Empowerment ( Muslim Female )