People : Dr. Manjari Agrawal

Publications : 

1. Bamba Rachna and Agarwal Manjari ‘Food Retail in India- Its Growth Perspectives’ Published In Volume VII ACME February 2009 Issue. ISSN: 0974-1763

2. Priya Ashutosh and Agarwal Manjari ‘Creating Opportunities of Infrastructure Growth through Dedicated Infrastructure Funds’ Published in Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Management Studies & Research’s Journal of Management Research (BVIMSR’s Journal of Management Research) April 2009 Issue. ISSN: 0976 – 4739
3. Priya Ashutosh, Agarwal Manjari and Bamba Rachna ‘Capital Market that Benefits Investors-Reshaping our Investment Climate’ Published in Bizcraft Journal, Sept08-Feb 09 Issue. RNIUPENG/2007/19207 {Later ISSN : 2231- 0231}
4. Agarwal Manjari and Bisht Naina ‘Environmental Finance–Churning Towards Socially Responsible Investments’ Published in Bizcraft Journal January, 2010. RNIUPENG/2007/19207{Later ISSN: 2231- 0231}
5. Agarwal Manjari ‘SEBI’s Ombudsman: Harbinger of Hopes’ Published in ACME, February, 2010 Issue. ISSN: 0974-1763
6. Agarwal Manjari “Role of Open Learning Communities: Rethinking Education in Uttarakhand through NGOs” in UDAAN (A News Letter of UOU), Issue 1 Vol 1, April, 2010.
7. Agarwal Manjari and Pande K.K. ‘SMART SKILLS: Bridging the Skill Gap for Youth Employment’ Published in Volume No. 3 (2013), Issue No. 10 (October), International Journal of Research in Commerce, Economics and Management. ISSN 2231-4245
8. Agarwal Manjari, Construing Experience of a Blended Learning Course through SWOT Analysis, Published in Volume No. 3, Issue:8, August, 2014, Global Journal for Research Analysis. ISSN No 2277-8160
9. Agarwal Manjari ‘A Study on Growth and Development of Open-Source Software in Education’ Published in International Organization of Scientific Research Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME), Vol 4, Issue 5, Sep-Oct, 2014. e-ISSN: 2320–7388,p-ISSN: 2320–737X
10. Agarwal Manjari " Design and Development of Blended Learning Course: A Pilot Study " with Indian Journal of Open Learning, STRIDE, IGNOU , Jan and May 2015, ISSN 0971-2690
11. Agarwal Manjari  and Pathak Prachi, Exploring possibilities of ecotourism in the economic and sustainable development of Kumaun Region, Published in IJTEMT Vol. III, Issue VI, December 2014 . EISSN: 2321-5518.
12. Mahajan Priya And  Agarwal Manjari, Exploring Potential Of E-Commerce In Digital Age: Issues and Influences For Commerce Education, Published in  The IUP Journal Of Information Technology, Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI) University Press, Vol. Xi, No. 4, December 2015, Pp. 46-56. ISSN: 0973-2896.
13. Prachi Pathak and Manjari Agarwal “Evaluation of Growth and Performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: A Study of Uttarakhand Region”, , Published in  International Journal of Advanced Research4 (6). 554-562, 2016. ISSN 2320-5407.
14. Agarwal Manjari, Assessing the Relationship between Investment Climate and Domestic Savings in India, Asia Pacific Journal of Research, Vol: I. Issue XXXIII, November 2015. ISSN 2320-5504 and e-ISSN 2347-4793
15. Agarwal Manjari E- Learning- Revolutionizing Management Education Published in Digital Age, Paripex - Indian Journal of Research, December, 201​5​. ISSN 2250-1991.
16. Agarwal Manjari Exploring Granger Causality between Energy Consumption, CO2 Emissions, FDI Inflows and Stocks Traded: Evidences from India, Published in QUEST- The Journal of HRDC Nainital, Volume 10, Issue 3, September-December, 2016, pp 315-326.ISSB 0974-5041 and e-ISSN 2249-0035.  
17. Agarwal Manjari “Identifying Key Aspects of Knowledge Management for Hospitality Industry”, published in Global Journal for Research Analysis, Volume 05, Issue 12, December 2016. ISSN No 2277-8160
18. Agarwal Manjari and Pathak Prachi, " Skills Building through Corporate-NGO Partnerships: Catalyzing Corporate Social Responsibility in India", published in the Edited Book on “Skilling Strategy for Startup”, Bookwell  New Delhi India, 2017. ISBN-10: 9380574614 and ISBN-13: 978-9380574615
19. Agarwal Manjari  and Pathak Prachi, “Blue Ocean Financing Strategies for Water Sector- A Private Equity Perspective”, published in the Book titled Water for Future, Ankit Prakashan, 2017 ISBN 978-81-7988163-7
20. Agarwal Manjari, Assessing the Causal Relationship between Selected Macroeconomic Variables and Foreign Direct Investment Inflows in India, published in IIMS Journal of Management Science IIM-Shillong  Journal , May Issue, 2017
21. Agarwal Manjari ,Pathak Prachi and Gandhi  Dheeraj, “A Correlation Study Examining the Relationship between Happiness and Selected Macroeconomic Variables of SAARC Countries in  QUEST- The Journal of HRDC Nainital, Volume 11, Issue  2, 2017,Print ISSN : 0974-5041. Online ISSN : 2249-0035. Article DOI : 10.5958/2249-0035.2017.00015.8
22. Agarwal Manjari and Arya Poonam, A  Study Of Customers Perception and Satisfaction Towards Housing Loans Of LIC Housing Finance Ltd. and SBI Bank In Haldwani Region, SMART Journal of Business Management Studies , Vol 13, Number 2, July- December-2017.
23. Agarwal Manjari, Contribution of Market Intermediaries in the Growth of Securities Market in India: Assessing Relationship and Impact, The IUP Journal of Applied Finance Applied Finance, Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI) University Press, Oct2017, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p32-49. 18p. ISSN: 0972-5105
24. Lakshmi G.  and Agarwal Manjari, “e-Readiness of State Open Universities towards Online Learning - A study of BRAOU and UOU”, Indian Journal of Open Learning ,Vol-26 (3), 2017 published by IGNOU.
25. Sunita Sanguri and Agarwal Manjari, Ganga Gaay Yojana and Women Empowerment in Uttarakhand, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), ISSN-2349-5162, August 2018, Volume 5, Issue 8
26. Paper Published In The Full Text Book( IKSAD)  On A Study Of Emotional Wellbeing Of Private Sector Employees Working From Home During Covid-19”  For International Conference On Covid-19 Studies
    June 21-23,2020 Ankara, Turkey       ISBN-978-625-7897-68-6 by Iksad Publishing House.
27. Pant Sudhir Kumar and Agarwal Manjari, A Study of Sentiments of Employees during Covid-19, Telcom Business review, Volume 14 Issue 1, 2021,10-18, Annual journal of Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management.
28. Agarwal Manjari and Lakshmi G. , Assessing Entrepreneurial Skills and Awareness among Learners of Open Universities in India - A Study of BRAOU and UOU, accepted in  Indian Journal of Open Learning, published by IGNOU.

PAPERS PRESENTED

1. Presented paper titled “The Managerial Women- Creating Niches on their Own” at the National Seminar organized at Hindu College, Moradabad held on 30-31 January, 2003.
2. Presented paper titled “Indian Pharmaceutical Industry on Global Map-Role of Government” in National Seminar at SRMS, Bareilly held on 24-25 February, 2006.
3. Presented paper titled “Micro Finance Providing Livelihood to Poor in India” in the National Seminar at LBS, Bareilly held on 27th August, 2006.
4. Presented paper titled “Challenges to Indian Management Education” in the National Seminar, Manthan-2006 at Amrapali Institute , Haldwani
5. Presented paper titled “Retail Industry in India in the Era of Globalisation”, in the National Seminar, Manthan-2007 at Amrapali Institute, Haldwani held on 16-17 November, 2007.
6. Presented paper titled ‘Rise of Indian MNCs in the era of Globalisation’ in the National Seminar organized by SRMS, Bareilly held on 24th and 25th Feb, 2007.
7. Presented paper titled ‘Impact of Urbanization on Environment’ in the National Conference on Environmental Education: Need and Importance in Present Era organized by Indian Association of Teacher Educators in Collaboration with PG Dept of Education and Research, Hindu College, Moradabad and Shri Balaji Academy, Moradabad held on 1-3 March, 2008.
8. Presented paper titled ‘Environmental Finance–churning towards Socially Responsible Investments’ presented at National Seminar organized by COER, Roorkee. held on 5th April, 2008.
9. Presented paper titled ‘A Study on the Scope of NGO’s in promoting Quality Education through Open Learning Communities in the Region of Uttarakhand’ in the National Seminar on Professional Education: Quantity Vs Quality at Amrapali Institute, Haldwani held on 21-22 November, 2008.
10. Presented paper titled Distance Learning and Women Education in Uttarakhand: A case study of Uttarakhand Open University in the National Seminar on Women Education organised by Gokul Das Girls Degree College, Moradabad held on 12th Feb, 2011.
11. Presented paper titled “ Ethical Investing: Enduring Moral Duty Besides Quest for Wealth Creation” in National Conference on  Business Ethics: Issues and Challenges organized by SOMC, Uttarakhand Open University held on 24th and 251h March, 2012.
12. Presented A Case Study On ‘Smart Skills: Bridging The Skill Gap For Youth Employment at  9th Renvoi- International Case Study Competition organized at Amity University on 31 August, 2012.
13. Presented paper titled “Promoting Medical Tourism in Uttarakhand through Distance Education ” in National Seminar on Human Resource Development in Health Services by Utilization of Open & Distance Learning in India: with Special Reference to Rural and Mountain Areas, organized by Regional Health and Family Welfare Training Centre (RHFWTC), Motinagar, Haldwani, on 25-26 August, 2012.   
14. Presented paper titled ‘Equity and Access to the Health Care in Uttarakhand” in National Seminar on Human Rights and the State of Health in India: Quest for Social Equity: With Special Reference to Mountain Areas” organized by Regional Health and Family Welfare Training Centre (RHFWTC), Motinagar, Haldwani on 26th and 27th October, 2013.
15. Presented paper titled “ Entrepreneurial Orientation among Commerce Undergraduates in Kumaun Region: A Descriptive Study” in National Conference on Contemporary Issues in Commerce Education in India-CICI-2014 organized by Uttarakhand Open University and IJTMET,USA on 20th and 271h December, 2014.
16. Presented paper titled “Assessing the Causal Relationship between Macroeconomic Variables and FDI” in India in the National Seminar on Foreign Direct Investment in India: Opportunities and Challenges organized by P.N.G. Government P.G. College, Ramnagar, held on 26-27 February, 2015.
17. Presented paper titled “e-Readiness of State Open Universities towards Online Learning:  - A study of BRAOU and UOU"” in India in the National Seminar on Open and Distance Learning in India: Present Status and Future Prospects organized by STRIDE, IGNOU, held on  29-30 September, 2015.
18. Presented paper titled on “Women Empowerment through Self Help Groups: Challenges and Prospects” in International Conference on “Pluralism, Society and Management held at Invertis University, Bareilly in collaboration with Howard University, USA from August 16 to August 18, 2016.
19. Presented paper titled on “ Assessing Entrepreneurial Skills and Awareness among Leaners of Open Universities in India- A study of BRAOU and UOU in an International Seminar on Skill Development through ODel: Innovations, Entrepreneurship, Employment for Inclusive and Sustainable Livelihood organized by STRIDE, IGNOU organized from March 9 to March 11, 2017.
20. Presented paper titled on “ Road Map towards Skill Development and Financial Empowerment of Youth in India in the UGC sponsored National Conference on “ Transforming Indians through Skill Development and Technological Advancement “ held from 24th to 25th March, 2017  at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Kaushal Kendra, SBS Govt. P. G. College, Rudrapur.
21. Presented Paper on “A Study of Emotional Wellbeing of Private Sector Employees Working From Home During Covid-19” in INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COVID-19 STUDIES held in Ankara, Turkey during June 21-23, 2020.     
22. Presented Paper on Tool Development to Assess Readiness for Adopting Blended Learning by the Management Institutions in the State of Uttarakhand in 24th IDEA National Conference held on 17th and 18th July ,2020 jointly Organised by IDOL, University of Mumbai, IDEA and CEMCA.
23. Presented a paper on Crowd Funding: Opportunities and Challenges (An insight into yet nascent industry) in one-day National Seminar on ‘Recent Developments and Challenges in Indian Economy (RDCIE– 2022)’ organized by School of Management Studies and Commerce of Uttarakhand Open University Haldwani on 01st July 2022 in Online/ Of line mode.
24. Presented a paper on A study of fintech emerging products in one-day National Seminar on ‘Recent Developments and Challenges in Indian Economy (RDCIE– 2022)’ organized by School of Management Studies and Commerce of Uttarakhand Open University Haldwani on 01st July 2022 in Online mode.

WORKSHOPS / SEmINARS/ FDP/ Orientation Programme/ Refresher ATTENDED

1. Completed a fourth months Online Course on Ethics Review of Health Research (NIE-ICMR e-certificate course NIeCer102) from April-July 2021 as offered on SWAYAM Platform certified from WHO, ICMR-NIE, SWAYAM,  NPTEL and AICTE.
2. Participated in the ICMR Training on Roles and Responsibilities of Ethics Committee Members held on 16th March, 20021 organized by ICMR Bioethics Unit, National Center for Disease Informatics and Research (NCDIR), Bengaluru, India   
3. Completed Two Week Interdisciplinary Refresher Course/ Faculty Development Programme for Advanced Research Methodology Tools and Techniques from 30 January 2021 -14 February, 2021 from Teaching Learning Center, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching and obtained A+ Grade.
4. Participated in a National Webinar Series (12 Sessions on “Knowledge Generation in Education during Covid-19 Pandemic -Qualitative Research held on 1st June to 6th June., 2020 from Bombay Teacher’s Training College, HSNC University, Mumbai and Department of Education, University of Mumbai.
5. Attended Seven days Online Faculty Development Programme   on How to Switch from Regular Class room teaching to Online Teaching More effectively organised by Department of Management and Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management , Assan Down Town University from 14th to 20th May, 2020.
6. Participated in the National Webinar on 'Improving ICT Learning with Effective Techniques' organised by BNN College, Bhiwandi held on 28th May, 2020. 
7. Organised and participated   ONLINE SEMINAR on “Strategic Thinking about Movement from Global to Local” from 29th  July to 30th  July, 2020 Organized by School of Management Studies and Commerce (SOMC), Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani.
8. Attended two days National Webinar on Science and Technology in  Ancient Indian Literature organised by UOU and Pragya Pravaha on 24 and 25th June, 2020.  
9. Participated in the National Seminar on 'Vocational Education and Open and Distance Learning' on December 16, 2019 organised by the School of Vocational Studies, UOU.
10. Participated in Short Term Course on MOOCS, e-content development and Open Educational Resources from 7th Oct 2019 to 12th Oct, 2019 from UGC HRDC, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur and obtained A Grade.
11. Attended Refresher Course in Economics, Commerce and Management  at UGC Academic Staff College, Kumaun University, Nainital from 4/9/2018 to 26/9/2018 Obtained ‘A’ Grade in the Programme.
12. Participated in the regional workshop organized by NAAC for finalizing parameters for Accreditation and Assessment for ODL Institutions, 23rd June, 2018.
13. Attended an Orientation Programme on Reforms in Higher Education in Uttarakhand on the topic “Choice Based Credit System in Higher Education in Uttarakhand organized by Doon University, Dehradun under RUSA on 8th March, 2017.
14. Attended Winter School (Theme: Environment and Society) at UGC Academic Staff College, Kumaun University, Nainital from 1/12/2015 to 21/12/2015 Obtained ‘A’ Grade in the Programme.
15. Attended Faculty Interaction Program on “Management of Class Dynamics and Issues related to Research Topic Selection organized by Amrapali Group of Institutes, Haldwani held on 15th June,2015.
16. Participated in the National Workshop on “Capacity Building Workshop on Open Educational Resources(OER)” on 18th -19th February, 2015 organized by CEMCA, New Delhi and School of Computer Science & Information Technology, Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand
17. Participated and organised National Conference on ‘Contemporary Issues in Commerce Education in India’ organized by School of Management Studies and Commerce, Uttarakhand Open University from 20th to 21st December, 2014.
18. Participated in Faculty Development and Training Program on Spoken Tutorial based Software Training organised by School of Computer Science & Information Technology in collaboration with Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay on 5th April,2014.
19. Attended Orientation Programme at UGC Academic Staff College, Kumaun University, Nainital from 1/03/2014 to 28/03/2014. Obtained ‘A’ Grade in the Programme.
20. Attended Workshop on “Open Educational Resources” on 15th February, 2014 organised by School of Computer Science & Information Technology, and School of Sciences, Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand
21. Participated in the Open and Distance Learning Workshop on Distance Education: Self Learning Materials and Learner Support  organised by School of Humanities, Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani in Collaboration with STRIDE,IGNOU from 19-22 March,2013 .
22. Participated in the National Workshop on Latex: The Language of Scientific Writing” on 15th -16th March, 2013 Organised by School of Computer Science & Information Technology, Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand.
23. Participated in the Workshop on SPSS on 7th – 8th January, 2013 Organised by the Directorate of Research, Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani in Collaboration with SPSS South Asia Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore.
24. Participated in the National Workshop on “Distance Education: Self Learning Materials and Learner Support” on 19th -22nd March, 2013 Organised by School of Humanities, Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand in Collaboration with Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE), IGNOU, Delhi.
25. Attended and organised 2nd STHM Convention and Poster Competition on theme –“Tourism in the Himalayas: Challenges and Opportunities” on 27th September,2012 organized by STHM, Uttarakhand Open University.
26. Participated in “Socio-Cultural Dimensions and Recent Trends with Regard to the Concept of Intelligence”, organised by School of Education, Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani on 26-27th March, 2012.
27. Participated and organized National Seminar on “Business Ethics: Issues & Challenges ”, Organized by the School of Management Studies and Commerce, Uttarakhand Open University (UOU), Haldwani on 2012, March 24-25.
28. Participated in International ICT Conference on ‘ICT-Initiatives, Policies and Governance” organised by School of Computer Science & Information Technology, Uttarakhand Open University in collaboration with Common Wealth of Learning, Doon University and Graphic Era University held on 28-29 November, 2011.
29. Organised 1st STHM Convention and Poster Competition on theme –“Tourism: Connecting Cultures” on 24th September, 2011 organized by STHM, Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani.
30. Participated and organised Seven-day workshop on ‘Research Methodology and SPSS’ organised by Uttarakhand Open University and Amrapali Institute from 10th March to 16th March, 2011.
31. Participated in a Conference on ‘Towards Making Open and Distance Learning More Effective: Policies and Practices organised by Uttarakhand Open University held on 28-29 January, 2011.
32. Attended National Workshop on ‘Self- Instructional Learning Material Development’ organised by Uttarakhand Open University on 24-25 January, 2011.
33. Attended a Workshop on Dynamics of Distance Professional Education : Prospects and Opportunities’ organised by S.B.S Govt. P .G. College, Rudrapur on 21st January, 2011.
34. Attended a workshop on ‘Case Study Method of Teaching in Management’ at Amrapali Institute held on 30-31July, 2010.
35. Actively participated and Co-ordinated Two-Day National Conference of Vice Chancellors of State Open Universities on 12th -13th July, 2010 at Bhimtal, Uttarakhand organized by Uttarakhand Open University.
36. Participated in National Workshop on “Development of a Roadmap for Open & Distance Learning (ODL) in the Uttarakhand State” on the 16th -17th January 2010 at A.T.I., Nainital (Uttarakhand) Organised by Uttarakhand Open University.
37. Participated in three-day workshop on Wikieducation at Uttarakhand Open University in July 2010.
38. Attended three day workshop on “Contemporary Issues in Financial Management” at FMS, Delhi University held between 7th to 9th June, 2004.
39. Attended Quality Improvement Programme at IIT, Roorkee in 2005.
40. Participated in Faculty Development Programme in Institute of Foreign Trade and Management held on May 17-18, 2005.
41. Participated in Faculty Development Programme in Institute of Foreign Trade and Management held on June 9-10, 2005.
42. Participated in National Seminar on “Developing Interpersonal Skills / Art of Negotiation” organised by LBS, Lucknow held on 4th to 5th February, 2002.
43. Participated in National Seminar on “HR in 21st Century” at IIM Lucknow held on 6th February, 2002.
44. Participated in National Seminar on “e_marketing in 2001” at LBS, Lucknow held on 1st September, 2001.
45. Participated in “Emerging Trends in Indian Financial Services” organised by Institute of Finance and Management, Lucknow University held on 15th October, 2000.

Contribution in MOOCS/SWAYAM

1. Acted as an Expert and delivered Six Lectures for SWAYAM Portal, an initiative of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India on a four credits course BMS001: Introduction to NGO Management for IGNOU under the Category ‘Humanities and Social Sciences’.