Prof. Rajiv Patel

Academic Qualifications

• Ph.D., Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad, 2003
• M. Phil., Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad, 1992
• M.R.M.D., Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad, 1990
• B.Com., Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 1988

Area of Specialization

• Research Methodology and Statistics

Area of Interests

• Research Methodology and Statistics
• Marketing Management
• Rural Development and Management

Contribution to Teaching

• Ph.D. (Since 2004)
• M. Phil. (Since 2004)
• MRM/MBA (RM) (Since 1994)

• Ph.D. Degree awarded – 12
• No. of Students Pursuing Ph.D. – 5
• M. Phil. Degree awarded – 9
• Dissertation at MBA  – 130+ students

1. “Agriculture Marketing Management in Tribal Area of Narmada District.” Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat. Continuous Issue – 39, December-January 2021, ISSN: 2279-0268, Pg. 1-8.
2. “Condition of Unskilled Migrant Tribal Women Workers: A Study (With Reference to Three Cities of Gujarat”. – Women Empowerment Pre and Post Covid-19 Era. Balaji Publications, Meerut, 2020, ISBN: 978-93-85756-97-9, Pg. 165-170.
3. “Relevance of Gandhian Educational Model in the Post Covid-19 Period”. University News, Association of Indian Universities. Vol. 58, No. 39. Sep 28 – Oct 04, 2020, ISSN:0566-2257, Pg. 12-16.
4. “Green Logistics Capacity Upgrades”. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Volume 4 Issue 4, June 2020, e-ISSN: 2456 – 6470, Pg. 1433-1435.
5. “गांधीजी के मर्यादित उत्पादन एवं संयममय संवेदनशील जीवनशैली के विचार की वर्तमान व भावी प्रासंगिकता (स्थानीय ग्रामीण आत्मनिर्भरता व उद्यमशीलता के सन्दर्भ में”, Drishtikon, Vol. 12(7), June 2020, Pg. 435-444, ISSN: 0975- 119X.
6. गुजरात राज्यमां मत्स्योद्योग प्रवृत्ति थकी ग्रामविकास, Research Guru, Vol.13, Issue-4, March 2020, ISSN: 2349-266X, Pg. 67-74.
7. “Cage culture a success story of a fish farmer of Anand district in Gujarat State”. Research Guru, Vol.13, Issue-4, March 2020, ISSN: 2349-266X, Pg. 80-83.
8. “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.
9. “Impact of Agricultural Finance by Regional Rural Bank on Farmer”. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), Volume 6, Issue 6, June 2019, Pg. 669-680.
10. “Role of Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Societies in Rural Development”. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), Volume 6, Issue 6, June 2019, Pg. 681-686.
11. “Transitional Trend in Handicraft Practices & its Impact on the Income of Artisans”. Voice of Research- An International Refereed Journal for Change and Development. VOL.8, ISSUE 1, June 2019, Pg. 47-55, ISSN: 2277-7733, Impact Factor: 3.522.
12. Impact of Handicraft Promotion Measures on Rural Handicraft Artisans. Research Guru-Online Journal of Multidisciplinary Subjects (Peer Reviewed). VOL.13, ISSUE 1, June 2019, Pg. 1365-1379, ISSN: 2349-266X, Impact Factor: 4.081, UGC Approved Journal No. 63726.
13. “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, Pg.148-155.
14. “Problems and Prospects of Rural Handicraft Artisans.” – Research Guru-Online Journal of Multidisciplinary Subjects (Peer Reviewed). Co-author- Dr. Rajiv Patel, VOL.12, ISSUE 3, December 2018, Pg. 72-85, ISSN: 2349-266X, Impact Factor: 4.081, UGC Approved Journal No. 63726.
15. “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.
16. “आदिवासी विस्तारना खेडूतोनी कृषि पेदाशनी वेचाण व्यवस्थानो अभ्यास (Aadivasi Vistar na Kheduto ni Krushi Pedash ni Vechan Vyavastha no Abhyas)” – Consortium of Gujarat, Journal of Multidisciplinary, Continuous Issue-17, October-December 2016, ISSN-2279-0268.
17. “E-Commerce and Rural Handicraft Artisans” – in Voice of Research, Volume 5, Issue 3, December -2016: 24-29, ISSN 2277-7733, Impact Factor 3.522.
18. महिला सशक्तिकरण पर गांधीजी के विचारो की प्रवर्तमान प्रासंगिकता – ग्रामीण विकास समीक्षा Issue 57, January -June -2016: 74-83, ISSN 0972-5881
19. “महिला सशक्तिकरणमां स्वसहाय जूथनी भूमिका (Mahila Sashaktikaran ma Swasahay Jooth ni Bhoomika)” in Journal of Multidisciplinary, Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Continuous Issue-15, June-July 2016, ISSN-2279-0268.
20. “Corporate Social Responsibility: A Step towards Sustainable Development” in Prabandhan Guru, 2013: 30-38. ISSN 2321-4295.
21.  “Some Economic Aspects of Diamond Industries in Gujarat” in Journal of Social Science. 2012: 356-362. ISSN 0975-6795.
22. “ICT Initiatives in Agriculture in India” in NICM Bulletin. 2012: 37-40. ISSN 2249-2275.
23. “Indigenous Knowledge Expansion and ICT” in MIMT Journal of IT & Management Research. 2012: 64-71. ISSN 2229-7626.
24. “Child Labor in India” published in book: Issues of Labor in India (2012), Ed. Dr. Bhavesh Desai, Sarth Publication, Ahmedabad. ISBN 978-93-81761-14-4.
25. ग्रामीण विकास माटेनुं प्रस्तावित ICT मॉडल in NICM Bulletin. (2010): 11-17. ISSN 2249-2275.
26. “Effectiveness of Information Communication Technology in Integrated Rural Development Management” in NICM Bulletin. VI.3 (2009). ISSN 2249-2275.
27. “Financial Inclusion – A Way towards Sustainable Growth” in NICM Bulletin (2012): 24-27. ISSN 2249-2275.
28. ग्रामीण विकासमां माहिती संचार टेक्नोलॉजी द्वारा क्षमतावर्धन in NICM Bulletin. 1. (2008): 31-33. ISSN 2249-2275.
29. ग्रामीण विकासमां माहिती संचार टेक्नोलॉजीनी भुमिका in YOJANA Gujarati. (2008): 47-48. ISSN-0971-8397.
30. “Identification & Solution of Hazardous Forces for Effective Communication” in Gramin Vikas Samiksha. 36.2 (2005): 101-109.
31. “People Participation- Fundamental Need of Sustainable Rural Development (Study of Problems and Solution)” in NICM Bulletin 1.1 (2006): 20-23. ISSN 2249-2275.
32. “भारतीय श्रमिक सहकारी समितिओ की समस्याओं के संबंध में सहकारी दर्शन एवं सूचना प्रबंध की आवश्यक्ता (Bhartiya Shramik Sahakari Samition ki Samasyaon ke Samadhan main Sahakari Darshan evam Suchana Prabandh ki Avashyakata)” in the quarterly journal Labour Copps. 23. (2005): 11-18.
33. “PRA Technique in Social Research: A Study (In the context of Sustainable Rural Development)” in NICM Bulletin. 2.9 (2005): 10-13. ISSN 2249-2275.
34. “भारत में असंगठित ग्रामीण श्रम संसाधन की समस्याओं के समाधान में सहकारिता एवं विपणन प्रबंध संयोजन की प्रभावशालिता का तथ्यपरक अध्ययन (Bharat main Asangathit Gramin Shram Sansadhan ki Samasyaon ke Samadhan me Sahakarita evam Vipanan Pabandh Sanyojan ki Prabhavshilata ka Tathyaparak Adhyayan)” (in Hindi) in NICM Bulletin. 2. (2005): 12-15. ISSN 2249-2275.
35. “सहकारिता में ग्रामीण विकास के प्रतिमान (Sahakarita main Gramin Vikas ke Pratiman” (in Hindi) in The Cooperator. (2004): 238-241.

1. कृषि बजार व्यवस्था (Krushi Bazar Vyavastha) Published by Academic Publication, Ahmedabad, 2019, ISBN: 978-81-938890-1-5.
2. Cooperative and Rural Development (Gandhian Perspective for Sustainable Development) Published by Reliable Publishing House, Ahmedabad, 2019, ISBN: 978-93-85930-25-6.
3. Sustainable Rural Development Management, Published by Reliable Publishing House, Ahmedabad, 2016, ISBN: 978-93-85930-04-1.
4. ग्रामीण परिपेक्ष्यमां माहिती संचार टेकनोलोजी (Information Communication Technology in Rural Perspective) (Gujarati), Published by Pothi.com, January-2016, ISBN: 978-81-929402-2-9.
5. प्रबंधन की विचारधाराएँ (Prabandhan ki Vichardharaye) (Hindi), Published by Unique Publication, 2012.
6. ग्राम विकास अने कृषि धीराण (Gram Vikas ane Krushi Dhiran) (Gujarati), Ahmedabad: Sarth Publication, 2008. 199-210, ISBN: 81-904075-1-1.

1. Principal Investigator in “वतन सेवा प्रोजेक्ट Vatan Seva Project” of NRG foundation, Government of Gujarat worth Rs. 21 Lacs (Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Kheda and Anand) during September 2012 to March 2014.
2. Principal investigator for Third Party Evaluation of “ निर्मल ग्राम पुरस्कार योजना Nirmal Gram Puraskar Yojana” for Maharashtra state, Dhule district (607 villages) during July-Aug. 2010. The project cost was Rs.35 Lacs.
3. Co-ordination of Gujarat Vidyapith team during the Benefit Monitoring Programme as a part of “Gujarat Earthquake Relief and Rehabilitation Programme” carried out by Arthur Andersen/KPMG on behalf of Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) and Government of Gujarat during 2003. Done survey in 55 villages of Kutch District and 11 villages of Surendranagar District.
4. Project Director for the departmental project on “Vimal Brand of Reliance” Marketing survey of Gujarat state.
5. Project Director for the departmental project of “PADAR Survey” For Adivasis in Gujarat.
6. Project Director for “E-Gram Project” for Gandhinagar District.
7. Project Director for the departmental project of “Gender based survey for Gandhinagar”.
8. Actively leading various surveys of NGOs and departments.

1. Multidisciplinary National Conference on “Role of Co-operatives in Sustainable Rural Development” sponsored by National Co-operative Union of India, New Delhi organized at Centre for Studies in Rural Management (CSRM), Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja during 21^st– 22^nd December, 2
2. Directed and 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 11th – 13 th August, 2016.
3. State level seminar on “विस्थापन और सांस्कृतिक विलोपन (Visthapan aur Sanskritik Vilopan) conducted at M. D. Gramseva Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja on 21^st March,
4. National seminar on “Relevance Of Gandhian Thoughts In Search Of Sustainable Dimensions Of Family And Community Science” conducted at M. D. Gramseva Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja during 8th to 9th Feb., 2013.
5. A seminar on “स्वातंत्र्योत्तर भारतीय ग्राम तथा हिन्दी के ग्राम केन्द्री उपन्यास (Swatantrotar Bharatiya Gram tatha Hindi ke Gramkendri Upanyas) conducted at M. D. Gramseva Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja on 17^th March,
6. A seminar on “गुजराती साहित्यमां ग्राम चेतना” (Gujarati Sahityama Gramchetna) conducted at M. D. Gramseva Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja during 17^th to 18^th, 2012.
7. National seminar on “Sustainable Rural Development” organized at Centre for Studies in Rural Management (CSRM), Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja during 9^th to 10^th January, 2012.
8. State level seminar on “Role of NGO and Government in Rural Development” organized at CSRM in 2002.
9. National seminar on “Role of Management in Rural Development” conducted at CSRM in 2000.

Research Referee

Served as a research referee for P.G., M.Phil. and Ph.D. level examination evaluation and viva-voce for various universities including:

• Actively involved in administrative, management and development level tasks of Gujarat Vidyapith.
• Administration, Management and Development of CSRM Department since 1996.

1. Green plantation work every year in campus.
2. Campus development and documentary work of institute.
3. Planning, arrangements and coordination of various cultural activities and social events for the development of students.
4. Planning and management for Gramjivan Padyatra.
5. Involvement in various academic, co-curricular as well as extra-curricular activities of students.

1. Delivered a lecture on “Importance of Research in Rural Development” at Lokbharti, Sanosara on 3rd February, 2019.
2. Delivered a lecture on “Rural Development” in Refresher Course of Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot on 10^th January, 2013.
3. Delivered various lectures in programmes at Mahadev Desai Gramseva Mahavidyalaya and Centre for Studies in Rural Management, Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja.
4. Conducted various training programmes at department and campus for faculty members and non-teaching staff.