Research for Sustainable Rural Development

The department encourages research in all the fields including but not limited to, Water Harvesting, Malnutrition, Joint Forest Management, Animal Husbandary and Diarying, Impact analysis of various government schemes etc. that ultimately help achieving Sustainable Rural Development. Infrastructure related to the research is avaliable with the department and is extended to all the research students.

Publications Projects & Consultancy Talks Research Scholar

Details since 2015

  1. Change in flowering season of some plants from Surat, V J Somani, State Level Seminar on Recent Trends in Plant Sciences, State , 9th Jan 2015, Baburaoji Gholap College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sangavi, Pune,
  2. Need for empowering women to prevent malnutrition among preschool children in tribal area, V J Somani, National Seminar on Understanding Women Empowerment, National, 27-28 Oct. 2015, Department of Sociology, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat,
  3. Technological advancement and rural development: Trends and Issues, V J Somani, National Conference on Recent trends in Theoretical and Experimental Sciences, National, 2016, Ahemadnagar College, Ahemadnagar,
  4. Role of Cell and Molecular Biology in Forensic Science, V J Somani, National Workshop on Recent Advances in Cell and Molecular Biology, National, 2016, S P College, Pune,
  5. Impact of enforcement of Environmental Laws on sustainable development, V J Somani, 46th Gujarat Economics Conference, State, 2016, Hemchandracharya Patan University, Patan,
  6. Biodiversity conservation by Bhagat’s of the Dang district of Gujarat, V J Somani, National Conference on Biodiversity and Environmental Impact, National, 2016, Smt. N N Chaudhari college of Arts, Commerce and Science, Kusumba,
  7. Under-five mortality among tribal children of the Dangs district of Gujarat: Incidences and causes, V J Somani, International Conference on Development. Organized by Vishleshan Trust and Department of Human Resource Development, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, International, 2016, Department of Human Resource Development, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat,
  8. Recent trends in Rural Development and Agriculture, V J Somani, National Conference on Recent trends in Rural Development and Agriculture, National, , ,
  9. Social mobilization to prevent child deaths among tribal of Gujarat, V J Somani, ISARC 14, Sociology of Communication, knowledge and culture. Interim conference on Globalization, new communication technologies and social transformation strategies for future, International, 2018, Vivekanand Institute of Professional Studies, New Delhi,
  10. Climate Change and Indian Agriculture: Is there need to Worry?, V J Somani, National Conference on Recent trends in Chemical and Biological Sciences, National, 2018, Waghire College, Saswad, Pune,
  11. Agricultural biodiversity and sustainable agriculture development., V J Somani, State Level Seminar on Emerging and Innovative Trends in Basic Sciences, State, 2018, Arts, Science and Commerce College, Saykheda, Maharashtra,
  12. Climate Change and importance of crop biodiversity conservation, V J Somani, National Conference on Recent trends in Environmental Sciences, National, 2019, Arts, Science and Commerce College, Rajur, Maharashtra,
  13. Application of GIS and remote sensing for agriculture and rural development, V J Somani, National Seminar on Remote Sensing for Agriculture and Rural Development, National, 2019, Arts, Science and Commerce College, Satana, Maharashtra,
  14. Juvenile delinquency: comparative scenario of heinous crimes committed in Gujarat and India during 2016, V J Somani, Fifth National Conference on Law and Justice, National, 2019, Auro University, Surat,
  15. Impact of Bt cotton on soil microbial health of khandesh region of Maharashtra, S A Marathe and V J Somani, International conference on recent advances in traditional medicine, medicinal plants and phytochemistry, International, 2019, Ahemadnagar College, Ahemadnagar.,
  16. In Vitro Micropropogation: An Important Tool for Conservation of Threatened Medicinal Species- Moringa concanensis Nimmo (Moringaceae), Yesha Master and V J Somani, International conference on recent advances in traditional medicine, medicinal plants and phytochemistry, International, 2019, Ahemadnagar College, Ahemadnagar.,
  17. Causes of malnutrition among tribal preschool children from the Dang district of Gujarat, V J Somani, National Seminal on “Understanding child Malnutrition in India”, National, 2019, Center for Social Studies, Surat,
  18. Medium of communication in transferring global knowledge to rural society: A study of tribals of Gujarat, V J Somani, International Conference on Globalization, Communication and Cultural Change, International, 2019, International Sociology Association at New Delhi,
  19. Cultural Continuity and change among Bhil Tribe of the Dang., Dr. Deepak, SUBAH International Journal of Research in Multidisciplinary Subjects, Vol.1,, Issue:3,, Page No. 12-25., July:2015
  20. An Analisys: the Literacy and Human Development Among tribal of Gujarat., Dr. D.G.Bhoye, Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Gujarat. Journal Of Social Science ISSN : 2279 – 0268, --, Issue : 34, Pp: 1-6, December- January : 2019.
  21. the Developmental Analysis of Halpati community of South Gujarat., Dr. Deepak G. Bhoye, Shikshan Sanshodhan Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, ISSN: 2581- 6241 Impact Factor: 1.847, Vol.2, Issue-3,, Page No.26-29 , May - June, 2019
  22. Tribal Culture and Festival of Nagpanchmi in the Dang District of Gujarat( English), Dr. Deepak G. Bhoye, International Journal of Research Culture Society ISSN:2456 - 6683 Impact Factor: 4.526, vol.3,, Issue-9, Page No.26-27,September : 2019
  23. A Study: Krishi Vigyan Kendra and Economic Empowerment of Tribal Women, Dr. Deepak G. Bhoye, Research Guru,Online Journal of Multidisciplinary Subjects ISSN:2349-266X Impact Factor: 4.081, Vol.13,, Issue-2,, Page No.42-44 , September-2019
  24. Role of Rural Technology in Development of Rural Women, Dr. Deepak G. Bhoye, Shikshan Sanshodhan Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, ISSN: 2581-6241 Impact Factor: 1.847, Vol-2,, Issue-5,, Page No.6-7 , Sept-Octo,2019
  25. Cottage Industries and Economic Empowerment of Rural Women managed by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dr. Deepak G. Bhoye, Ayudh ISSN: 2321:2160 Impact Factor: 3.1, Vol.1,, Issue:49, Page No.87-88 , June:2019
  26. Role of NGOs in Development of Rural Tribal women, Dr. Deepak G. Bhoye, Surbhi ISSN: 2349:4557 Impact Factor: 2.8, Vol. 01 , Issue:27 , Page No.149-151, June:2019
  27. A Comparative Study of MPLADS(Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme) & SAGY( Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana) (English), Kanu Baldaniya & Dr. D.G. Bhoye, International Journal for Innovative Research In Multidisciplinary Field ISSN: 2455 -0620 Impact Factor: 6.497, Vol.5, Issue-11 , Page No.58-66 , November:2019
  28. Review of an Agriculture Method and Issues among tribal of Dang District., Dr. Deepak G. Bhoye, Ayudh ISSN: 2321:2160 Impact Factor: 2.3, Vol.1,, Issue:48, Page No.195-197 , May :2019
  29. A study the role of voluntary organization in livelihood of tribal community’s family , Bhagyavan solanki & Dr. D.G. Bhoye, Ayudh ISSN: 2321:2160 Impact Factor: 3.5, Vol.8,, Issue:65 , Page No.25-28 , October :2020
  30. “Digitizing Rural India” Through “Digital India” A Step to Achieve the Goal of Developing Modern Villages., KanuBaldaniya, Studies in Indian Place Names (UGC- Care Journal) ISSN: 2394-3114 , Vol-40, Issue-50, PP: 3763-3771, -March -2020
  31. A Case Study on The Role of NGOs in Tribal Development through Irrigation Management System and Peoples Participation, Dineshbhai R. Chaudhari, CLIO An Interdisciplinary Journal ISSN: 0976-075X , Vol-6-, Issue-9, pp-187-195, April-2020
  32. Role of NGO to Increase Livelihood Among Local People trough Rural Tourism Development, Dr. Deepak G. Bhoye, Tathapi (UGC Care Journal) ISSN: 2320-0693 , Vol-19, Issue-17, pp-149-152, May-2020
  33. Role of Rural Technology in Development of Rural Women, Dr. Deepak G. Bhoye, Drishtikon(UGC Care Journal) ISSN 0975-119X , Vol-12, Issue-04, pp- 337-339, April-2020
  34. Forethoughts to strategize Sustainable Rural Development, KanuBaldaniya & Dr. Deepak G. Bhoye, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts International Peer Reviewed & Refereed Jounal ISSN:2320-2882 Impact Factor:7.97 , Vol:8,, Issue-9,, pp-4347-4351, September-2020
  35. A Sociological Study: Impact of Lockdown and Corona Covid-19 on Socio-Economic Life of Weaker Section of Rural Area of Gujarat, Dr. Deepak G. Bhoye, Sahityasetu ISSN:2249-2372 , Vol. 10,, Continuous Issue : 59, --, September-October 2020
  36. સ્ત્રી નિયોજકો (entrepreneurs) અને સ્ત્રી કર્મચારીઓ/કામદારો અને નૂતન ભારતનો મહાશક્તિ સ્ત્રોત (ગુજરાતના હીરા ઉદ્યોગના સંદર્ભમાં), Dr.Shreedhar Nimavat, International Journal of Research and Analytical Review, 4, 1, 35 to 38, Jan-March 2017
  37. ગુજરાતી ડાયસ્પોરા ગુજરાતના વિકાસમાં કઈ રીતે સહયોગી બની શકે ? કેટલાક સૂચનો, Dr.Shreedhar Nimavat, International Journal of Research and Analytical Review, 3, 4, 53 to 58, Oct – Dec 2016
  38. ગુજરાતમાં અસમતુલીત જાતિ-પ્રમાણ (Sex Ratio) અને પટેલ જ્ઞાતિમાં તથા હીરા ઉદ્યોગના કામદારોમાં લગ્ન સંબંધી સમસ્યા , Dr.Shreedhar Nimavat, અભિવ્યક્તિ, 1, 13, 14 to 20 , Sep – Oct 2013
  39. “ડૉ. બાબા સાહેબ આંબેડકરના બૌધ ઘર્મ પરના વિચારો”, Dr.Shreedhar Nimavat, International Journal of Research and Analytical Review, 5, 4, 454 to 456, Oct – Dec 2018
  40. સ્વામી વિવેકાનંદ : રાષ્ટ્રીય વિચારધારા, Dr.Shreedhar Nimavat, International Journal of Research and Analytical Review, 6, 1, 323 to 326, Jan – March 2013
  41. ‘ડૉ.બાબા સાહેબ આંબેડકરની સામાજીક અને રાજકીય વિચારધારા’”, Dr.Shreedhar Nimavat, International Journal of Research and Analytical Review, 6, 1, 26 to 30, Jan – March 2019
  42. ‘કોવીડ ૧૯ ની અસરોમાંથી શીખવા જેવા બોધપાઠો', Dr.Shreedhar Nimavat, Vedant Publications, 5, 5, 1 to 7, May 2020
  43. “Empowering The Rural Women Through Integrated Wasteland Development Project (IWDP) in Una Block of Junagadh District (Gujarat), Dipesh Jha, Indian Society: Issue, Problems and Changes ISBN No. 978-81-925804-6-3, Vol. 1, Issue 2, Pages 257-263, dated 4-10-2015.
  44. "Impact of Watershed Intervention on Natural Resources and Livelihood of Rural Area : A CSR Initiative by Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF)", Dipesh Jha, Indian Society: Issue, Problems and Changes ISBN No. 978-81-925804-6-3, Vol. 1, Issue 2, Pages 288-293, dated 4-10-2015
  45. Inclusion of Women in Watershed Management and its Importance, Dipesh Jha, VIDYAWARTA Inclusive Development and Marginalised Groups, ISSN No. 2319 9318,15-12-2018, Vol. 1, Sp. Issue 1, Pages 210-216, February 2019
  46. "Rural Women Empowerment Through Watershed Development Programme (IWDP)", Dipesh Jha, Understanding Women Empowerment: Journey So Far and The Path Ahead, RC 10, Gender Studies Dept, Indian Sociological Society, Proceedings, Page 29, dated 27/28-10-2015
  47. Government Initiatives for Water Management, Dipesh Jha, “Vidhyayana”, An International Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewed E-Journal, ISSN: 2454 8596, Vol. 6, Issue 6, Pages 1-7, June-2021
  48. FOREGIN TRADE IN INDIA, Mali sheetal,Dr.Manish patel , AYUDH INTERNATIONAL PEER REVIEWED REFERRED JOURNAL, 45th Issue, Page 57, date 01-02-2019
  49. CENTRAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC EXPENDITURE IN INDIA, Mali sheetal, ARTHSANKLAN, date 01-05-2019
  50. GST, Mali sheetal, AYUDH INTERNATIONAL PEERREVIEWED REFERRED JOURNAL, date 01-04-2019
  51. THE ROLE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT &LEADERSHIP IN RURAL DEVLOPMENT : A CASE STUDY OF PMAY-G PROJECT IN TAPI DISTRICT OF GUJARAT, Mali sheetal, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY FIELD, Vol. 5, Issue 5, Page 33, date 31/05/2019
  52. BIGGEST ISSUE IN BANKING SECTOR: NPA, Mali sheetal, SHIKSHAN SANSODHAN: JOURNAL OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, Vol. 2, Issue 3, Page 8, date 30-06-2019
  53. COVID-19 AND UNEMPLOYMENT (IN THE CONTEX OF INDIA), Mali sheetal, AYUDH INTERNATIONAL PEERREVIEWED REFERRED JOURNAL, Vol. 1, 61th Issue, Page 58, date 01-06-2020
  54. EDUCATION IN GUJARAT, Mali sheetal, SURBHI INTERNATIONAL PEERREVIEWED REFERRED JOURNAL, Vol. 1, 41th Issue, Page 79, date 01-08-2020
  55. STUDY OF BPL CARD HOLDERS UNDER PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, (WITH REFRENCE TO PUN PUJIYA AND RUPGHAT VILLAGE OF NETRANG TALUKA OF BHARUCH DISTRICT), Mali sheetal, MADHUKARI, Vol. 2, Page 41, date 01-12-2020
  56. "डॉ.आंबेडकर की समावेशक नीतियों में भारतीय महिलाओं के मानवीय अधिकार और मानव विकास - वर्त्तमान परिप्रेक्ष में।" (in Hindi language), Mr. Paresh S. Salve, Vidyawarta, Special Issue, February 2019
    57. (ISSN : 2319 9318), Page no. 91, dated 15/12/2019
  57. "ગ્રામીણ વિકાસમાં ડિજીટલાઈઝેશનની અસરોનો અભ્યાસ" [A study of the Effects of Digitalization in Rural Development], Mr. Paresh S. Salve, “IDEES” – International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Vol. 6, Issue II, JULY to DEC. 2020 (ISSN:2455-4642), pages 1161-1174, date 28/10/2020
  1. Minor, તાપી જિલ્લાના આદિવાસીઓ પર કોવિડ – 19 ની સામાજિક આર્થિક અસરોનો અભ્યાસ , Principal Investigator , VNSGU Surat, 1 Dec 2021 to 30 Nov. 2022, Ongoing
  1. Somani V J (2016) Under-five mortality among tribal children of the Dangs district of Gujarat: Incidences and causes. Paper presented at the International Conference on Development. Organized by Vishleshan Trust and Department of Human Resource Development, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat on 29th Nov. 2016.
  2. Somani V J (2018) Recent trends in Rural Development and Agriculture. Key note address delivered at Uttamrao Patil Arts and Science College, Dahivel, Sakri.
  3. Somani V J (2018) Social mobilization to prevent child deaths among tribal of Gujarat. Paper presented at ISARC 14, Sociology of Communication, knowledge and culture. Interim conference on Globalization, new communication technologies and social transformation strategies for future. 26th to 28th February 2018. Organized at Vivekanand Institute of Professional Studies, New Delhi.
  4. Somani V J (2018) Climate Change and Indian Agriculture: Is there need to Worry? Keynote Address delivered at Waghire College, Saswad, Pune at National Conference on Recent trends in Chemical and Biological Sciences, Feb 2018.
  5. Somani V J (2018) Agricultural biodiversity and sustainable agriculture development. Keynote address delivered at State Level Seminar on Emerging and Innovative Trends in Basic Sciences. Organized by Arts, Science and Commerce College, Saykheda, Maharashtra during 21st and 22nd December 2018.
  6. Somani V.J (2019) Climate Change and importance of crop biodiversity conservation. Presented lead lecture as resource person at National Conference on Recent trends in Environmental Sciences, organized by Arts, Science and Commerce College, Rajur, Maharashtra during 18th and 19th January 2019.
  7. Somani V J (2019) Application of GIS and remote sensing for agriculture and rural development. Key note address delivered at the National Seminar on Remote Sensing for Agriculture and Rural Development, organized by Arts, Science and Commerce College, Satana, Maharashtra during 18th and 19th January, 2019.
  8. Somani V J (2019) Juvenile delinquency: comparative scenario of heinous crimes committed in Gujarat and India during 2016. Paper presented at the fifth National Conference on Law and Justice organized by Auro University during 9th and 10th March 2019.
  9. Somani V J (2019) Causes of malnutrition among tribal preschool children from the Dang district of Gujarat. Paper presented at the National Seminal on "Understanding child Malnutrition in India" organized by Center for Social Studies, Surat during 4-5 Nov. 2019.
  10. Somani V J (2019) Medium of communication in transferring global knowledge to rural society: A study of tribals of Gujarat. Paper presented at International Conference on Globalization, Communication and Cultural Change. Organized by International Sociology Association at New Delhi during 6-7 Nov 2019.
  11. Social Research, One Day Workshop SamajSevaMahavidyalay, BRS, collage, Vedchhi 3rd October: 2016
  12. Guidance About Project work, kendraNivas and Gram Nivas, Lecture Sri I.K.Chavda Gram Vidyapith, Kahanvadi, Anand 20th October: 2016
  13. Guidance About Project work, kendraNivas and Gram Nivas, Lecture Nutan Gram Vidyapith, Thava 21st October: 2016
  14. Gram VikasaneSansodhan, Lecture Sri Narmada Gram Vidyapith, Mangrol,Rajpipla 7th Decemberber: 2016
  15. SamajikSansodhanniPadhtianeAakdasastra, Lecture Van SevaMahaVidhyalay ,Bilpudi, Dharmpur 12th Saptember:2017
  16. Gram VikasanePanchayati Raj, Lecture Sri Narmada Gram Vidyapith, Mangrol,Rajpipla 8th January: 2020
  17. Rural and Peasant Society , UGC- NET Training Program Department of Sociology, BhaktKaviNarshinh Mehta University, Junagadh 19-10-2020
  18. ભારતમાં લૈંગિક અસમાનતા (Gender Discrimination) દૂર કરવામાં શિક્ષણનું પ્રદાન, Dr.Shreedhar Nimavat, Harmony Through Education and Inclusion Education , International , 2 and 3 Dec. 2018 , Ahmedabad
  19. ભારતીય ગ્રામીણ વિકાસમાં સંચાર માધ્યમોની ભૂમિકા', Dr.Shreedhar Nimavat, “Media, Culture and Development : Issues and Perspectives” , International , 7, 8 Feb. 2020. , Ahmedabad
  20. ‘Business Strategies for Climate Change', Dr.Shreedhar Nimavat, “Ample Opportunities and Growth Prospects in Economy of India” , International , 7, 8 Dec. 2019. , Ahmedabad
  21. ‘ગ્રામીણ વિકાસના ઉભરતા પ્રશ્નો', Dr.Shreedhar Nimavat, “Emerging Issue in Development for Future Generation” , International , 12, 13 Feb. 2020., Surat
  22. ‘કોવીડ ૧૯ ની અસરોમાંથી શીખવા જેવા બોધપાઠો’, Dr.Shreedhar Nimavat, World After Covid – 19 : Multidisciplinary Idea, Design and Systems , International , 10 May, 2020 , Online
  23. ‘Impact of Jyotigram Yojana on Rural Life in Tapi District of Gujarat', Dr.Shreedhar Nimavat, Interrogating Idea of Development : A 360 Degree Investigation , International , 19, 20 June, 2021 , Online
  24. Guidance About Project work, kendra Nivas and Gram Nivas and NGO Placement, Lecture, Sri I.K.Chavda Gram Vidyapith, Kahanvadi, Anand, 20th October: 2016
  25. Guidance About Project work, kendraNivas and Gram Nivas and NGO Placement, Lecture, Nutan Gram Vidyapith, Thava, 21st October: 2016
  1. Dr. Mukesh Joshi, Ph.D., Socio-economic impact of MGNREGA on rural communities, Awarded, 2021
  2. Dr. Yesha Master, Ph.D., In vitro micro-propagation of Moringa species for improvement in B-carotene content, Awarded, 2021
  3. Rinal Vadia, Ph.D., Analysis of the impact of Joint Forest Management, Pursuing
  4. Sanjay Kothia, Ph.D., Conventional and non-conventional food for averting malnutrition among tribal children of the Dang district, Gujarat, Pursuing
  5. Kalpana Pawar, Ph.D., Causes of malnutrition among tribal children and women in the Dang district of Gujarat, Pursuing
  6. Dhimar Kamini, M.Phil., મહાત્મા ગાંધી રાષ્ટ્રીય ગ્રામીણ રોજગાર બાંહેધરી અધિનીયમની નબળા વર્ગો પર પડેલી અસરો , Awarded, 19thSeptemmber, 2016
  7. Baldaniya Kanubhai, Ph.D., A Study on Village Development Plan(VDP) for Sustainable Rural Development, Awarded, 27th November, 2020
  8. Furkan Mansuri M., M.Phil., સાંસદ આદર્શ ગ્રામ યોજના હેઠળ દતક લીધેલ ગામોના આદિવાસી સમુદાય ના કુટુંબો પર નાણાકીય સમાવેશનની અસરો , Awarded, 23th September, 2021
  9. Solanki Bhagyvan, Ph.D, એ . કે . આર. એસ. (આઈ) દ્વારા કુદરતી સંસાધનોના વ્યવસ્થાપન થી આદિવાસી સમુદાય પર પડેલી અસરોનું મૂલ્યાંકન : એક અભ્યાસ (ડાંગ જિલ્લાના સંદર્ભમાં ), Pursuing, 18th, June, 2018
  10. Chaudhari Dineshbhai, Ph.D., આદિવાસી સમુદાયના સામાજીક – આર્થીક વિકાશમાં બિન સરકારી સંસ્થાઓની ભૂમિકા, Pursuing , 23rd November,2016
  11. Bhavin Patel , Ph.D. , ડાંગ જિલ્લાના આદિવાસીઓના સંદર્ભમાં વસુંધારા ડેરીનો અભ્યાસ, Pursuing, Dec 2021
  12. Hirani Kishor, Ph.D., મુખ્ય બાગાયતીપાકો (કેરી, દાડમ, ખારેક)ની નિકાસ કરતાં ખેડૂતોનો આર્થિક અને સામાજિક અસરોનો અભ્યાસ. (કચ્છ જિલ્લાના ભુજ, માંડવી, અંજાર, નખત્રાણા ચાર તાલુકાના સંદભમાં), Pursuing, Dec 2021