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| Dr. C.S. Vaidya Profile |
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Chander Shekher Vaidya obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. He has been working on various positions in Agro economic Research centre of Himachal Pradesh University since 1981 and has developed interest in development of livelihood strategies for marginal and small farmers located in diverse agro-climatic settings of western Himalayan region of India. He has wide experience of analysis of efficacy of development programmes |
aimed at livelihoods improvement for poverty alleviation.He specializes in improving employment and income of subsistence farming community by way of diversification towards high pay of commercial crops including horticulture. During his career, he has developed expertise in conducting cost of cultivation studies for horticultural and field crops. Impact evaluation studies are another aspect where he has been closely associated. He has been evaluating various development programmes of state government. In addition to this he has been associated in impact evaluation of various international development programmes being carried in the state of Himachal Pradesh funded by agencies like World Bank, USAID, CIP, GTZ etc. Dr. Vaidya has been invited many times by International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development in various meetings/workshops/seminars. He has also attended many meetings/ workshops/seminars of international agencies held in various locations in India.
Employment History
- September 1998- till date : Senior Research Officer /Associate Professor, Agro-Economic Research Centre, H.P. University, Shimla -171 005 (India)
- 1994-1998: Senior Research Officer, Agro-Economic Research Centre, H.P. University, Shimla -171 005 (India)
- 1989-1994: Research Officer, Agro-Economic Research Centre, H.P. University, Shimla -171 005 (India)
- 1981-1989: Statistical Assistant, Agro-Economic Research Centre, H.P. University, Shimla -171 005 (India)
TRAINING AND ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Summer course of ICAR on ‘Methods of Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation’ organized by Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, (T.N.), India, 1984,
- Training programme on ‘Commercialization of mountain Agriculture’, organized by International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Kathmandu, Nepal 1991,
- Refresher course on ‘Environment’, organized by H.P. University, Shimla (H.P.), 1995,
- Refresher course on ‘Computer Awareness’ organized by H.P. University, Shimla (H.P.), 2000.
- Refresher course in Economics, organized by Punjab University, Chandigarh, 2002.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- Senior Research Officer (Associate Professor), Agro-Economic Research Centre, H.P. University, Shimla from Sept.12, 1998 to date
- Senior Research Officer, Agro-Economic Research Centre, H.P. University, Shimla from Sept.12, 1994 to Sept 11, 1998.
- Research Officer, Agro-Economic Research Centre, H.P. University, Shimla from Sept.12, 1989 to Sept. 11, 1994.
- Statistical Assistant,. Agro-Economic Research Centre, H.P. University, Shimla from May 8, 1981 to Sept. 11, 1989
- Technical Assistant, Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, Solan from Jan. 27 to May,7, 1981
- Extension Worker in Office of Plant Protection Officer, Department of Agriculture, Bilaspur, H.P. from Oct.1, 1980 to Jan.24, 1981
EXPERIENCE OF WORKING IN MULTICULTURAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENVIRONMENT
Various research projects handled by me, provided opportunities to work in a multicultural environment, comprising local mountain communities, institutions, professionals in national institutions, and with team of multinational professionals. During my travels, I cultivated knowledge of people, cultures and institutions. Good rapport was developed with diversity of farming communities, institutions, NGOs, Universities, Academies, Research Institutions, Extension Agencies, Government Development Departments, Planning Institutions.
A REFLECTION ON THE IMPACT OF MY PAST WORK
He has been involved in managing research projects so as to facilitate the process of developing sustainable mountain agriculture, by way of providing deep insight into the production and marketing problems, analyzing the development scenarios of various sectors and sub-sectors of agriculture in the state and other western Himalayan region. The research work in the field of Agricultural economics and development is a team effort, I have mostly worked in a team either as member or its leader recognizing the importance of sharing credit as a team member.
A REFLECTION ON CAPABILITIES: Self Assessment
The agro-economic and mountain background and about 25 years of experience in mountain agriculture development has helped acquire expertise necessary for leading the research programs. During these years, I received field exposure and interactions with farming communities helpful in preparing and coordinating the research assignments. Experience acquired about the livelihood system and problems of small and marginal farmers and issues related to the development of agriculture and livelihoods on marginal lands is additional capability.
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