S/Lt. Rajesh M

S/Lt. Rajesh M brings thirteen years of teaching experience to his role as Vice-Principal and Assistant Professor of Economics, underpinned by an academic foundation spanning an M.A. and M.Phil. in Economics and a B.Ed. in Social Science, alongside UGC-NET and SET qualifications. His early career included a research assistantship under the eminent economist Dr B. A. Prakash, work that shaped his enduring engagement with development economics, poverty and inequality, and sustainable development. His research has since coalesced around the socio-economic and multidimensional poverty dimensions of Kerala’s marine fisherfolk, a focus that anchors his ongoing doctoral research and finds expression in a steady output of peer-reviewed publications and conference papers presented at national and international fora, including seminars at the University of Kerala and the Kerala Development Congress.

Beyond his scholarly contributions, S/Lt. Rajesh M has demonstrated considerable institutional leadership, having served as Vice-Principal, Head of the Department of Economics, Admission Coordinator and Public Relations Officer, alongside membership of bodies such as the IQAC, Planning Board, and the Management Committee for R.C. Schools under the Latin Archdiocese of Trivandrum. As an Associate NCC Officer (Naval Wing), he has mentored generations of cadets in leadership and discipline, earning national recognition with an All India Fourth Rank in the Pre-Commission Cadet Course, alongside the Golden Aim Award for Excellence and Leadership in Education. This blend of sustained research engagement, administrative stewardship and commitment to student development marks him as a well-rounded and dedicated academic leader.

Research and Publications

PAPER PUBLICATIONS

• Published an article ‘ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ബഹുമുഖ ദാരിദ്ര്യവും സുസ്ഥിരവികസന ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങളും’, in the journal, വിജ്ഞാനകേരളം, ISSN 2349-1051, Vol.57, Issue 1, January 2025.
• Published an article ‘Multidimensional Poverty Index: Estimates of World Regions and India', in the journal, Social Science in Perspective, ISSN 0975-5497, Vol.16 No.4, October-December 2024.
• Published an article, ‘Marine Fisherfolk of Kerala: Causes of Being Marginalized, in the ISDA (Studies in Development and Public Policy) Journal, ISSN 0971-2550, Vol.32 No.4, October-December 2022.
• Published an article, ‘Motorization in Fisheries Sector of Kerala: An Analysis of Economic Viability and Socio-Economic Changes’ in the International Journal of Innovative Knowledge Concept Vol.VI, Issue.10, October 2018.

CURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITY

• Doing the PhD research on the Topic, ‘Poverty among the Marginalized Sections in Kerala: A Case Study of Marine Fisher Folk’, under the guidance of Dr.A K Prasad, Professor, Department of Economics, University of Kerala, TVPM.

International / National / State-Level Seminars & Workshops Attended / Organized / Presented

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

• Presented a paper ‘Marine Fishermen of Kerala: A Special focus on Protest against the Harbour Project in the Sothern part of Kerala’ in the International Webinar on Unffurling Indian Economy: Growth, Transformation & Sustainability 15th to 17th December 2022 organized by Department of Economics, University of Kerala.
• Presented a paper ‘Multidimensional Poverty Index and Sustainable Development Goals: A Special Focus on India and Its States / Union Territories’ in the National Seminar on Status and Roadmap of SDGs I to III: Poverty, Hunger & Health, organized by Centre for Agroecology & Public Health, Department of Economics, University of Kerala.
• Presented a paper ‘Marine Fisherfolk of Kerala: Causes of Being Marginalized’ in the International seminar organized by Department of Economics, University of Kerala.
• Presented a Paper in a National Seminar at Bishop Moor College on the Topic, “Poverty among the Marginalized Sections in Kerala: A study with Special Focus on Marine Fisher Folk”.
• Presented a Paper in an International Seminar, ‘Kerala Development Congress’ regarding the ‘Impact of Technology on the socio-economic living conditions of Marine Fisher Folk in Kerala: A case study of Vizhinjam Grama Panchayat’.

Refresher / Orientation / Short-Term Courses

• UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course in Education Technology, ICT & AI (Multidisciplinary) at the UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), University of Kerala, Kariavattom, from 4 March 2026 to 17 March 2026, sponsored by the University Grants Commission (UGC), securing A+ Grade.
• NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme at UGC-MMTTC, University of Kerala, from 17 January 2025 to 28 January 2025, sponsored by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
• Refresher Course in Women Studies and Women Empowerment (Multidisciplinary) at the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, from 11 July 2023 to 24 July 2023, sponsored by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
• Refresher Course in Economics at the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Goa University, from 1 November 2022 to 14 November 2022, sponsored by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
• Orientation Programme at the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, conducted in two phases from 3 March 2020 to 11 March 2020 and 6 August 2020 to 17 August 2020, sponsored by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
• Workshop on Methodology & Research Writing in Social Science at the Kerala State Higher Education Council from 24 February 2018 to 1 March 2018, sponsored by the Government of Kerala.
• Refresher Course in Economics at the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, from 27 October 2015 to 16 November 2015, sponsored by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Conference / Seminar / Workshop Attended

• Faculty Training Programme –Kerala State Higher Education Council- State Level- 2014
• Internal mentoring – Mar Ivanios College – State Level- 2014
• Xavier Board Teacher Training – Loyola College of Social Sciences – State Level- 2013.
• Intellectual Property Rights – St.Xavier’s College – State Level – 2013
• Central Budget Analysis – Government College for Women – State Level – 2013
• Workshop on Teaching on Indian Economy- Pearson Education- State Level- Pearson Education- 2011

Awards & Recognitions

• All India 4th Position in the Pre Commission Cadet Course (NCC Navy) held at Officer’s Training Academy, Kamptee, Maharastra in 2021
• Received Golden Aim Award for Excellence and Leadership in Education on 10th July 2020 from Dynergic Business Solutions.