Dr. Oum Kumari R

Dr. Oum Kumari R is an accomplished academician and researcher with a strong focus on Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development, and Economic Growth. With a Ph.D. in Economics from MNIT (2014) and an M.Phil. from Presidency College, Chennai (2008), she has demonstrated expertise in economic development and policy analysis. She holds an M.A. in Economics from the University of Madras (2004) and a B.A. in Economics (Hons) from the same university (2002), where she was a University Rank Holder (III). She has also qualified the NET exam, further solidifying her academic credentials.

Dr. Oum Kumari has enriched her teaching and research capabilities through Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) at IIM Indore, completing intensive 35-day and 45-day FDPs in 2017.

Her academic journey, coupled with a strong interest in economic sustainability and policy frameworks, positions her as a thought leader in the field of economic development and renewable energy transitions. Dr. Oum Kumari R has 15 years of rich teaching experience at reputed institutions such as MNIT, Manipal University Jaipur, and Jaipuria Institute of Management. Her extensive academic journey has equipped her with deep expertise in Economics, making her a knowledgeable and respected faculty member.

She is also currently working in ICSSR Project in investigating the impact of PM KUSUM Yojna to integrate the agricultural growth with solar energy. she is being associated with AQURA Pvt Ltd Mumbai as Socio Economic Expert.

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PhD

Total: 15 Years
Academics: 10 Years

Research work

R, O. K., & Ojha, N. (2019). Carbon emissions from Indian power sector: A roadmap towards environmental sustainability. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE), 8(2S11), 3927-3929. https://doi.org/10.35940/ijrte.B1530.0982S1119

R, O. K., Choudhary, S., & Ibrahim, M. S. (2019). Environmental Kuznets Curve for sustainable development. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), 8(12S), 813-818. https://doi.org/10.35940/ijitee.L1185.10812S19

Sharma, N., & R, O. K., (2022). Role of attitude and value on behavioral intention of youth towards adoption of solar panels. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government, 28(4), 625-636. https://cibgp.com/uploads/paper/4588ce7eed3f0813f0e318966a13bc43.pdf

R, O. K., & Mishra, P. (2023). Life after death: A saree as memoir.  Textile: The Journal of Cloth and Culture, 21(1), 297-299. https://doi.org/10.1080/14759756.2022.2082123

Achievements and Awards

Young Teacher Award in 2022 by MUJ

Shri Mahajan Memorial medal for Proficiency in University in 2002.

Selvi. Supriya Memorial Prize for Proficiency in College in 2002.

Authored Books

R, O. K. (2023). Economics for Entrepreneurs.  Himalaya Publication House, ISBN:9789356938267

Edited Books

Sharma, G., R, O. K., Chahar, P. S., & Dhankar, C. (Eds.). (2020). Pandemic 2020. Evincepub Publishing. ISBN: 978-93-90442-44-7

R, O. K., Sharma, G. L., & Kumar, H. (Eds.). (2020). Youth for Social Change. KAAV Publications. ISBN: 978-93-91842-38-3

R, O. K., Vyas, A. D., & Kumar, H. (Eds.). (2021). Youth & Society. KAAV Publications. ISBN: 978-93-91842-38-3

R, O. K., Mishra, P., & Sharma, S. (Eds.). (2021). Local for Global: Future of Craft & Design. ABS Books. ISBN: 978-93-91002-51-0

Conference Proceedings

Sharma, N., & Kumari R, O. (2023). Unraveling farmers’ purchasing behavior of solar water pumps using the theory of planned behavior. KnE Social Sciences, 8(20), 792–803. https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v8i20.14638

Shekhawat, S., & Kumari, R, O. (2023). Debt’s double-edged scythe: Assessing farmer’s indebtedness on sustainability. KnE Social Sciences, 8(20), 827–838. https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v8i20.14641

Papers Published in Other Peer Reviewed Journals

Ibrahim, M. S., & Oum Kumari, R. (2022). Factors influencing Nigerian farmers’ adoption of solar water pumps for agricultural application. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government, 28(4), 504-516. https://cibgp.com/uploads/paper/84064fe9f99705dfa6dec9db51aaa06a.pdf

Sharma, N., & Oum Kumari, R. (2022). Impostorism, perfectionism, rumination, and employees. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government, 28(4), 651-660. https://cibgp.com/uploads/paper/53946d84b4f4c1edfb87f8ee520e6df5.pdf

Yadav, A., Babu, J. M., & Oum Kumari, R. (2022). Sustainable development in agribusiness in the Indian market: Use of communicative tools/informational communication technologies (ICT) and digital tools among different categories of Indian farmers. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government, 28(4), 1054-1066. https://cibgp.com/uploads/paper/e582b685ea162cf4ae1762810bb6ef8d.pdf