Dr. Amisha Shah

Academic Qualifications

• Ph.D., Gujarat Vidyapith, 2017
• GSET, MS University, Vadodara, 2010
• M.Com., IGNOU, 2009
• B.B.A., Saurashtra University, Rajkot, 2000
• C.A.C.D. & D.M., Technical Education Board, 1995

Area of  Specialization

• Commerce and Management

Area of Interests

• Commerce and Management

Contribution to Teaching

• PG (M.R.M./M.B.A.) (Since 2011)
• UG (B.S.Sc.-Rural Development) (Since 2011)
• UG (B.B.A., B.Com.) March- 2010 to May- 2011

• Dissertation at (MRM-12) (MBA-15) – Total 27 students 
• Reputed research guidance to the PG, M.Phil, and Ph.D. students in Rural Management subject.

1. Relevance of Gandhian Educational Model in the Post Covid-19 Period. University News. Association of Indian Universities, 58 (39), Sep-Oct 2020, Pg. 12-16, ISSN:0566-2257.
2. Suggestive Measures to Empower the ‘Heirs of Handicrafts’. Voice of Research- An International Refereed Journal for Change and Development. VOL.8, ISSUE 3, December 2019, Pg. 36-43, ISSN:2277-7733, Impact Factor: 3.522, ICV-66.11.
3. Transitional Trend in Handicraft Practices & its Impact on the Income of Artisans. Voice of Research- An International Refereed Journal for Change and Development.8, ISSUE 1, June 2019, Pg. 47-55, ISSN: 2277-7733, Impact Factor: 3.522.
4. Impact of Handicraft Promotion Measures on Rural Handicraft Artisans. Research Guru-Online Journal of Multidisciplinary Subjects (Peer Reviewed). 13, ISSUE 1, June 2019, Pg. 1365-1379, ISSN: 2349-266X, Impact Factor: 4.081, UGC Approved Journal No. 63726.
5. Co-operative Initiative: A Ray of Hope for Rural Handicraft Artisans of Surendranagar District of Gujarat. Cooperative and Rural Development (Gandhian Perspective for Sustainable Development). Reliable Publishing House, Ahmedabad, ISBN: 978-93-85930-25-6, Year 2019, 148-155.
6. Problems and Prospects of Rural Handicraft Artisans. Research Guru-Online Journal of Multidisciplinary Subjects (Peer Reviewed). Co-author- Dr. Rajiv Patel, 12, ISSUE 3, December 2018, Pg. 72-85, ISSN: 2349-266X, Impact Factor: 4.081, UGC Approved Journal No. 63726.
7. Problems and Challenges faced by Handicraft Artisans. Voice of Research- An International Refereed Journal for Change and Development. Co-author- Dr. Rajiv Patel, Vol.6, Issue- 1, June 2017, 57-61, ISSN: 2277-7733, Impact Factor: 3.522.
8. E-Commerce and Rural Handicraft Artisans. Voice of Research- An International Refereed Journal for Change and Development. Co-author- Dr. Rajiv Patel, Vol. 5, Issue-3, December 2016, 24-29, ISSN:2277-7733, Impact Factor: 3.522.
9. Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Handicraft Artisans of India. Proceedings of National Conference on Make in India-Emerging Trends in Trade and Innovation for Effective Entrepreneurship. Pranand Publishers, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 2016, 163-166, ISBN: 978-81-927211-6-2.
10. खरा विकास माटेनी मथामण – ‘लोकमित्रा’: अ केस स्टडी (Khara Vikas Mateni Mathaman- ‘Lokmitra’: A Case Study). Sustainable Rural Development Management. Reliable Publishing House, Ahmedabad, Year-2016, 288-308, ISBN: 978-93-85930-04-1.
11. क’ शाळा – ज्यां प्रक्रिया ज परिणाम छे…!!! (‘K’ Shala – Jya Prakriya J Parinam Chhe…!!!). VIDYAPITH- Referred Journal. Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad, Year: 53, Issue-3, July-September 2015, 2-15, ISSN: 0976-5794.  
12. ग्रामीण भारतमां हस्तकला क्षेत्रे कौशल्य विकास – एक आशा (Gramin Bharatma Hastakala Kshetre Kaushalya Vikas- Ek Asha). YOJANA. Gujarati Edition, (Special edition on Skill India Mission ‘Kaushaly Vikas’), Year:43, Volume No. 7 (OCT-2015), Cont. Vol. No. 778, 63-66, ISSN: 0971-8397.
13. भारतमां सिंगल अने मल्टी ब्रांड रिटेल क्षेत्रे ऍफ़. डी. आई. (Bharatma Single ane Multi Brand Retail Kshetre F.D.I.). YOJANA. Gujarati Edition (Special edition on FDI and International Trade), Year:42, Volume No. 9 (DEC-2014), Cont. Vol. No. 768, 45-50, ISSN: 0971-8397.
14. One Step towards Sustainable Entrepreneurship – An Experience in Rural Management Education. Voice of Research- An International Refereed Journal for Change and Development. 3, Issue-1, June 2014, 49-52, ISSN: 2277-7733.
15. Quandaries of Indian Women due to Misconception regarding Empowerment Concept. International Journal of Research in Commerce, Economics and Management. No. 4 (2014), Issue No. 06 (June), 62-64, ISSN: 2231-4245.
16. An Experience to Carve Entrepreneurial Traits in Rural Women Future Entrepreneurs through ‘Udyog’ Activities in Gujarat Vidyapith. Relevance Of Gandhian Thoughts In Search Of Sustainable Dimensions Of Family And Community Science. Dr. Jayashree Mehta, Garg Publication, Ahmedabad, June-2014, 293-301, ISBN: 979-82-320-2535-5.
17. Rural-Urban Migration- As a Constraint in Rural Development. Rural Development in India. Guru Design Shop, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Dec. 2013, 7-19, ISBN: 978-93-81471-46-3.

1. ‘ORIGAMI’ (Part-3). Co-author- Dr. Naren Shah, Gurjar Prakashan, Ahmedabad, March 2017, ISBN: 978-93-5175-233-2.

• Co-Principal Investigator in Evaluation Study of State TSP funds for period 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 of Tribal Research and Training Institute, Ahmedabad (ongoing).
• Co-Principal Investigator in a study enabling the Local Governments to assess the socio economic impact due to COVID -19 and series of lockdown in Kachchch District, Gujarat (ongoing).
• Co-Principal Investigator in Vatan Seva Project of Gujarat State Non-Resident Gujarati’s Foundation, Government of Gujarat (Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Kheda and Anand) during September, 2012 to March, 2014.

1. Presented a paper “Co-operative Initiative: A Ray of Hope for Rural Handicraft Artisans of Surendranagar District of Gujarat” in a Multidisciplinary National Conference on “Role of Co-operatives in Sustainable Rural Development sponsored by National Co-operative Union of India, New Delhi at CSRM, Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja during 21st to 22nd December, 2018.
2. Participated in a Seminar on Entrepreneurship and Innovation organized by Society for Research & Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institutions (SRISTI) on 23^rd June, 2015.
3. Presented a paper “विकास अने ग्रामीण शहेरी स्थळांतर (Vikas ane Gramin-Shaheri Sthalantar)” in a Regional Seminar on ‘विस्थापन अने सांस्कृतिक विलोपन (Visthapan ane Sankritik Vilopan)’ organized by Department of Hindi, Mahadev Desai Gramseva Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja on 21st March, 2015.
4. Participated in a National Seminar on Representation of Indian Villages in Indian Literature and Cinema organized by Mahadev Desai Gramseva Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapith, Sadra, Dist. Gandhinagar during 24^th to 25^th March, 2014.
5. Participated in State Level Seminar on Peoples Decisive Role in Environment Public Hearing by Paryavaran Mitra and Dept. of Life- Long Learning & Extension, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad on 29^th March, 2013.
6. Presented a paper “Women’s Empowerment In 21^st Century: Dilemmas Due To Misconception” in a National Level Seminar on Evolution and Evaluation of Women Empowerment: 21^st Century Perspective organized by University School of Law, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad on 8^th March, 2013.
7. Participated in Third Peoples Education Congress On The Indian Education System: The Crisis And The Shifting Paradigms organized by Peoples Council Of Education, Gujarat Vidyapith And Lok Bharti during 19^th to 23^rd November 2012.
8. Presented a Research Paper- “खरा विकास माटेनी मथामण – ‘लोकमित्रा’: अ केस स्टडी (Khara Vikas Mateni Mathaman- ‘Lokmitra’: A Case Study)” in a National Seminar on Dimensions of Sustainable Rural Development Management organized by Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja during 9^th to 10^th January, 2012.

1. Completed successfully two credit course on Financial Accounting and Analysis (6 Weeks) on SWAYAM platform organized by Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore with 94.1% in 2020.
2. Participated and completed successfully a Certificate Course on Nurturing Innovation and Start-up Ecosystem (NISE) organized by i-Hub, SSIP, Ahmedabad during 8^th September to 24^th October, 2020.
3. Completed an online Faculty Development Program on Stress Management organized by Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad Sponsored by AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy during 2^nd to 6^th, November, 2020.
4. Completed an online Faculty Development Program on Social Entrepreneurship organized by Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi Sponsored by AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy during 23^rd to 27^th, November, 2020.
5. Participated in a Webinar on Pitch It Right organized by SSIP Cell, Gujarat Vidyapith on 24^th September, 2020.
6. Participated in a Webinar on Strategy to Boost Immunity System and Covid-19 organized jointly by Departments of Life-long Learning and Extension, NSS and ETI of Gujarat Vidyapith on 9th September, 2020.
7. Participated in State level Webinar on Gandhian Thoughts organized by Department of Gandhian Studies, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad during 22^nd to 26^th June, 2020.
8. Participated in National Webinar on Research Methodology in Social Sciences organized by Department of Commerce, Mumbai University on 26th June, 2020.
9. Participated in National Webinar on Six-Sigma- The Strategy for World Class Manufacturing organized by Pacific School of Engineering, Surat and Stat Modeller, Vadodara on 6th June, 2020.
10. Participated in a Webinar on Create Survey  Form and Quiz using Google Form organized by Stat Modeller, Vadodara on 1st June, 2020.
11. Participated in a National Webinar on Role of Co-Operatives to uplift the village industry organized by Rural Management Department, Gujarat Vidyapith on 30th May, 2020.
12. Participated in Three days Certification Course on Advanced Excel organized by Stat Modeller, Vadodara during 22nd to 24th May, 2020.
13. Participated in a National Webinar on Upcoming Economic & Marketing Challenges for India Post COVID-19 Lockdown organized by John’s College, Agra, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra & Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj during 19th to 20th May, 2020.
14. Participated in a Nation Webinar on The Reverse Migration in Covid-19 Pandemic Period: Non-Traditional Security Threats and Challenges of India organized by Department of Defence Studies, Hindu College, Moradabad,Mahatma Jyotiba Phula Rohilkhand University, Bareilly on 20th May, 2020.
15. Participated in an Online Workshop on Interest Calculation on Outgoing Bills organized by Tally Solutions on 19th May, 2020.
16. Participated in a Nation Webinar on Academic Ethics and Plagiarism organized by APTI on 19th May, 2020.
17. Participated in an Online Workshop on Building Interactive Dashboard organized by Stat Modeller, Vadodara on 17th May, 2020.
18. Participated in an Online Workshop on Effective Credit Management using Tally organized by Tally Solutions on 17th May, 2020.
19. Participated in a Webinar on Environment And COVID-19 Challenges : Exploring changing Dynamics in Contemporary Indian History organized by Department of History, Vasanta College for Women, Varanasi during 16th to 17th May, 2020.
20. Participated in a Webinar on Women Empowerment in Ancient India organized by Government Arts and Commerce College, Netrang, Bharuch on 16th May, 2020.
21. Participated in a Webinar on Communicate Science with People (Forensic Science, HAM Radio, Career Crush in ISRO, Artificial Intelligence) organized by Kalyan Regional Community Science Center, Bhavnagar during 13th to 16th May, 2020.
22. Participated and completed 5 Days Certification Course on “Make Your Research Effective through SPSS” organized by Stat Modeller, Baroda during 12th to 16th, May, 2020.
23. Participated in a Webinar on Ground based solutions for curbing economic slowdown of India during and after Corona pandemic situation organized by Bhartiya Shikshan Mandal and Matrubhumi Sewa Sankalp Foundation, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot, Dist- Satna (MP) during 10th to 12th May, 2020.
24. Participated in a Webinar on Cyber Security Awareness: Safe use of Information Security Media organized by Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jaipur on 11th May, 2020.
25. Participated in a Webinar on Emerging Trends in Online Education: Present and Future Prospects organized by Arts & Commerce Girls College, Devendranagar, Raipur, Chhattisgadh on 10th May, 2020.
26. Participated in An International Webinar on Navigating the World of Work Post Pandemic organized by P. Savani University School of Liberal Arts and Management Studies on 9th May, 2020.
27. Participated in a Webinar on Research Methodology: Review of Literature organized by Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) on 7th May, 2020.
28. Participated in a Webinar on Literature and Movies: Sources of Education organized by Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University on 7th May, 2020.
29. Participated in a Webinar on Research Methodology: Problem Identification in Research: Disruptive Technology organized by Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) on 4th May, 2020.
30. Participated in a Webinar on International Webinar on “Complexity, Chaos and Coping in Real Life” organized by P. Savani University on 2nd May, 2020.
31. Completed Short Term Course on MOOCs, E-Content Development and Open Educational Resources organized by Human Resource Development Centre, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla during 24^th to 29^th February, 2020.
32. Participated in a Sensitization Programme for the Students of Diploma in Cooperative Management of CSRM organized by National Cooperative Union of India, New Delhi during 14^th to 16^th February, 2020.
33. Participated in a Workshop on National Education Policy-2019 organized by Department of Education, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad on 27^th June, 2019.
34. Participated in a Workshop on Advanced Applied Statistics using IBM SPSS & IBM AMOS for Legal Studies organized by Centre for Law and Economics (CLE), Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar during 5^th to 7^th April & 12^th to 14^th April 2019.
35. Participated in a Training Programme on Schemes of Rural Development organized by SIRD, Ahmedabad on 7^th March, 2019.
36. Participated in a Training Programme on Awareness and Conservation of Forest organized by Forest Department, Gandhinagar during 25^th to 26^th September, 2018.
37. Participated in a Training Programme on Data Analysis Using ‘R’ Programming organized by Kamdhenu University, Gandhinagar at INFLIBNET, Gandhinagar during 16^th to 17^th July, 2018.
38. Participated in a Workshop for “Participatory Ground Water Management (PGWM) Experiences Steps in Education” organized by Arid Communities and Technologies, Bhuj at K.S.K.V. Kachchh University during 19^th to 20^th January, 2017.
39. Coordinated a Workshop on “Adopting Fair Price System for Artisans of Schedule Caste in Handicraft Sector” sponsored by Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India during 11^th to 13 ^th  August, 2016.
40. Participated in a Workshop on Research Data Analysis organized by Tribal Research and Training Center, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad during 16^th – 20^th May, 2016.
41. Participated in उद्योग अने अनुबंध – चिंतन शिबिर (Udyog ane Anubandh – Chintan Shibir) Organized by Gujarat Vidypaith at Kocharab Ashram, Ahmedabad during 10^th – 11^th March, 2016.   
42. Participated in a Training on “Research Methodology in Social Science” organized by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and Gujarat Vidyapith during 23^rd February to 3^rd March, 2016.
43. Participated in a Workshop on “Improving Delivery Mechanism of Capacity Building on Participatory Groundwater Management (PGWM) organized by Arid Communities and Technologies, Bhuj on 29^th January, 2016.
44. Completed Refresher Course in E-Commerce and E-Business with ‘A’ division at UGC-HRDC, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar during 23^rd November to 13^th December, 2015.
45. Participated in a State Level Workshop on New Education Policy-2015 held at Ahmedabad International School, Ahmedabad on 8^th– 9^th August, 2015.
46. Participated in “क्षमता वर्धन शिबिर (Kshamata Vardhan Shibir)” organized by Internal Quality Assurance Committee and Mahadev Desai Gramseva Kendra at Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja during 11^th to 13^th June, 2015.
47. Participated in a Photography Shibir organized by Audio Visual Department, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad during 1^st to 5^th June, 2015.
48. Coordinated a National Level Shibir by अखिल भारतीय हिन्दी संस्था संघ and Gujarat Hindi-Hindustani Prachar Samiti, Ahmedabad during 25^th to 27^th May, 2015.
49. Participated in a Training on “Flagship Programme of Rural Development” organized by SIRD, SPIPA, Ahmedabad 1^st to 3^rd January, 2015.
50. Completed a Short Term Course on “Water Resource Management” organized by Arid Communities and Technologies, Bhuj at Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja during 8^th to 14^th December, 2014.
51. Completed a Short Term Course on “Research Paper Writing” at Academic Staff College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad during 7^th to 13^th July, 2014.
52. Completed Orientation Programme with ‘A’ division at Academic Staff College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad during 11^th November to 8^th December, 2013.
53. Participated in Two days Workshop on Alternative Education System organized by ‘Lokmitra’, Dhedhuki, Dist. Rajkot during 27^th to 28^th July, 2013.
54. Coordinated “ग्रीष्म बाळ शिबिर (Grishma Bal Shibir-2012)” organized by Gujarat Vidyapith at Gram Bharti, Amarapur during 22^nd to 24^th April, 2012.
55. Participated in “गांधी कथा शिबिर (Gandhi Katha Shibir)” at Haripur-Boriya, Gandhinagar during 26^th to 30^th January, 2013.
56. Completed Orientation Programme for Academic Counsellors organized by IGNOU Regional Centre, Rajkot during 17^th to 18^th November, 2012.
57. Participated in मैत्री शिबिर at Sampurna Kranti Vidyalaya, Vedachhi during 9^th to 18^th June, 2012.

1. Membership in Women Development Committee (Mahila Vikas Ekam) of Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
2. Membership in Internal Grievance Redressal Committee of Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja Campus.
3. Membership in Gujarat Vidyapith Start-up & Entrepreneurship Council (GVSEC).

1. Involved constantly in Innovative Teaching-Learning Experiments for the holistic development of students.
2. Have been participating with team (Exhibition and Sale of products made by the students of CSRM) at the Convocation Ceremony on 18^th October, every year since 2011 at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
3. Involved actively in various academic, co-curricular as well as extra-curricular activities of students.
4. Involved actively in creating various documentaries and uploading on you-tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9AululOHNmOBnk6kshTa55fmMpecsury

1. Delivered a lecture on “Gandian Values and Education” on Gandhi’s Death Anniversary at Mahila Gram Vidyapith, Nardipur on 30^th January, 2018.
2. Delivered a lecture on “Business Skills and Modern Marketing Efforts” at Vastrapur Haat, Ahmedabad on 30^th December, 2017.
3. Conducted discussion and lecture on “Hostel Life Skills and Women Empowerment” on 5^th February, 2016.
4. Delivered a lecture on “Education through Projects and Responsibilities” at CSRM, Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja on 2^nd January, 2016.
5. Delivered a lecture on “Education Through UDYOG Activities” at CSRM, Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja on 22^nd August, 2015.
6. Taken a practical session on “Self SWOT Analysis and Team Management” at CSRM, Randheja on 7^th February, 2013.
7. Delivered a lecture on “Rural Human Resource Development” in Refresher Course of Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot on 10^th January, 2013.
8. Delivered a lecture on “Voting Awareness among Youth” in Election Awareness Programme in Mahadev Desai Gramseva Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja on 12^th December, 2012.
9. Delivered a lecture on “Presentation Skill and Attitude in Management Students ” at CSRM, Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja on 3^rd October, 2012.