Somya Misra

Motivated and dedicated professional with a strong academic background in Agricultural Economics, seeking to contribute meaningfully in a growth-oriented and research-driven environment. Committed to utilizing my analytical skills, research experience, and academic training with integrity and dedication to support institutional and personal development goals.

A motivated, confident, and hard-working individual with a strong willingness to learn and grow. Known for maintaining a logical and positive approach to problem-solving, demonstrating excellent teamwork, and fostering cooperative relationships with colleagues. Enthusiastic about taking on new challenges and continuously improving through learning and collaboration.

• Reading Books
• Listening music
• Dancing
• Cooking

• Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lectureship in Agricultural Economics conducted by Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), ICAR, New Delhi – 2021
• Qualified UGC-NET (Assistant Professor) in Economics/Rural Economics/Co-operation/Demography/Development Planning/Development Studies/Econometrics/Applied Economics/Development Economics/Business Economics – 2020
• Conferred with the Excellence in Teaching Award at the 6th International Conference on Holistic Innovations and Technological Advances for Sustainable Agriculture, organized by S.R. University, Warangal (Hyderabad) – March 4–6, 2024
• Honored with the Young Scientist Award at the International Conference on Recent Advances in Agriculture for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, jointly organized by Agri Meet Foundation, CCSHAU Hisar, ICAR-DCR Puttur, IGKV Raipur, RVSKVV Gwalior, UAS Dharwad, SKLTSHU Telangana, GBPUAT Pantnagar, ICRISAT Hyderabad, and RLBCAU Jhansi – April 19–21, 2024

• An Economic Analysis of Production and Marketing of Peach in Ramgarh Block of Nainital District of Uttarakhand, Dr. H.N. Singh
• An Economic Analysis of Agricultural Diversification and its Impact on Farmers' Income in Uttarakhand, Dr. H.N. Singh

• Student Excellence Award (2023) – Conferred by the College of Agriculture, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar in recognition of exemplary contributions to research in Agricultural Economics, specifically for the publication of a research article in AMA – Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (NAAS Rating: 6.40)
• Young Fellow Award – Presented at the National Conference on Resilience and Resource Management including ICT for Sustainable Agriculture & Biotechnology, organized by Dr. M.P.S. Group of Institutions, Agra – February 23, 2019
• Excellence in Teaching Award – Received at the 6th International Conference on Holistic Innovations and Technological Advances for Sustainable Agriculture, organized by S.R. University, Warangal (Hyderabad) – March 4, 2024
• Young Scientist Award – Honored at the International Conference on Recent Advances in Agriculture for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, organized by Agri Meet Foundation, UP in collaboration with CCSHAU Hisar and other national institutes – April 19, 2024

• Father's Name: Mr. Lalit Mohan Misra
• Mother's Name: Mrs. Rekha Misra
• Date of Birth: 07/28/93
• Nationality: Indian
• Marital Status: Married

Research Papers

• Somya Misra and H.N. Singh. (2022). Study of growth rates and instability among diverse sub-sectors of agriculture and their impact on farmers’ income in India. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 14(7): 11443–11446.
• Sachin Kumar, Ruchi Rani Gangwar, Chandra Dev, and Somya Misra. (2022). Factors Affecting the Participation of Rural Women in the Self Help Group-Led Microfinance Programme in Udham Singh Nagar District of Uttarakhand. International Journal of Agriculture Sciences, 14(3): 11205–11207.
• Panwar, K., Gangwar, R.R., Chaudhary, S., Tripathi, A.K., Misra, S., et al. (2023). Role of KVK–Jeolikote in adoption of farm technologies in Nainital District of Uttarakhand. AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 54(10): 16059–16069.
• A., S.L., Patil, P., G, P., Siddiqua, A., Vinothini, R., Asangi, H., and Misra, S. (2024). Climate Change and Its Consequences: A Deep Dive into Agricultural Productivity and Economic Stability. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 14(9): 796–815.
• Shweta Chaudhary and Somya Misra. (2017). Nanotechnology: Resource Management for Sustainable Agriculture. Indian Research Journal of Genetics and Biotechnology, 9(2): 310–313.

Popular Articles:

• Somya Misra and Ruchi R. Gangwar. (2022). Strawberry Farming: A Gainful Opportunity to Enhance Farmers’ Income. Just Agriculture, 2(12), e-ISSN: 2582-8223.
• Somya Misra and Pragya Goswami. (2022). Agritourism: A Flourishing Enterprise and Potential Way to Boost Rural Economy in India. Agrobios Newsletter, XXI(4): 74–75.

Book Chapters:

• Deepali Chadha, Nikita Inaniya, and Somya Misra. (2021). Digitalization of Agriculture in India: Pathway to Prosperity. In Agribusiness Development Planning and Management, edited by Anil Bhat and Jyoti Kachroo, pp. 21–34. New Delhi Publishers. ISBN: 978-81-948993-6-5. DOI: 10.30954/NDP.agribusiness.2020.3
• Khan P.F., Ashwini N., Misra, S., Thirukkumar S., and Angousana S. (2024). Bioremediation of Post Harvest Management. In: Baksh, H., Kumar, C.S., Khayum, A., Siddiqua, A., Yampalla, M., Joseph, S. (Eds.), Horticulture Interventions, pp. 284–297.

• Poster Presentation on “An Overview of Agricultural Diversification in the State of Uttarakhand” (co-authored with Dr. H.N. Singh) at the XVII Agricultural Science Congress, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand – February 20–22, 2025
• Poster Presentation titled “Solar-Powered Plant Protection in Vegetable Production” at the National Workshop on Policy Interventions for Promoting Solar Farming for Socio-Economic Development and for Net Zero Emission Mission, organized by Centre of Excellence for Clean Energy and Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun – September 30 to October 4, 2024
• Oral Presentation on “Enhancing Farmers’ Income through Value Addition in the Horticulture Sector in India” at the IV International Conference on Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences (ICAAAS-2022), Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla – June 12–14, 2022 (Online Mode)
• Oral Presentation on “Agricultural Diversification as a Key to Enhance Farmers’ Income” at the 5th International Conference on Advances in Agriculture Technology and Allied Sciences (ICAATAS-2022) – June 4–5, 2022
• Poster Presentation on “Secondary Agriculture and Value Addition: Emerging Avenues for the Horticulture Sector in India” at the International Conference on Innovative Horticulture and Value Chain Management, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar – May 28–31, 2019
• Paper Presentation at the 6th World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM), jointly organized by UCOST and Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun – November 28 to December 1, 2023
• Best Oral Presentation Award for “A Study of Growth Rates Showing Agricultural Diversification in Uttarakhand” at the 4th International Conference on Innovations to Transform Agriculture, Horticulture and Allied Sectors (ITAHAS-2023), jointly organized by Malla Reddy University, Just Agriculture Education Group, and ISAHRD, Chandigarh – June 21–23, 2023, Hyderabad
• Oral Presentation on “Status of Agricultural Diversification in Uttarakhand” at the 3rd International Conference on Innovative Approaches in Agriculture, Horticulture & Allied Sciences, organized by SGT University, Gurugram – March 29–31, 2023

Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) & Trainings Attended

• Successfully completed a Five-Day Executive Development Program (EDP) on “Generative AI for All” organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun – March 19–23, 2025
• Attended a Five-Day International FDP on “Incorporating Sustainable Development Goals in the Curriculum” organized by the Department of Environmental Sciences in collaboration with the Centre of Idea Innovation & Environment, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun – May 10–15, 2024
• Completed a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Research Methodology and Academic Writing” organized by the Centre for Research and Development (CRD), Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun – March 25–29, 2025
• Participated in a One-Week Virtual FDP titled “From Discovery to Protection: IP Laws Shaping the Future of Science and Technology”, organized by the School of Law, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun – September 16–21, 2024
• Completed a Three-Day International Online Workshop-cum-Training Program on “Career Opportunities in Hydroponics Technology & Protected Cultivation”, organized by Eco Fast Agri Solution, in collaboration with the College of Agribusiness Management, GBPUAT Pantnagar and WiKifarmer Organization, Greece – April 21–23, 2024
• Successfully completed a 30-Day International Agriculture Winter School-cum-Training Program on “Novel Approaches in Agricultural Systems”, organized by ICAR–ATARI (Zone XI) and All Krishi Vigyan Kendras, held at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur, hosted at Hindustan Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan, Moradabad – March 1–30, 2025
• Attended a Two-Day Workshop on “Biodiversity Convention on Seed, Soil, and Millets”, in collaboration with Mount Valley Development Association, organized at Graphic Era Hill University – April 25–26, 2023

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Date: 17/05/2025                                                                                                                    Signature