Development Economics
Inclusive growth, regional disparities and economic development.
Ph.D. in Economics · Assistant Professor · Researcher
Dr. Uttam Kumar
An economist and educator whose research looks at development, labour, rural employment, public policy, environmental sustainability and the digital economy.
Department of Economics, Rajkiya Degree Mahavidyalaya, Fullidumar, Banka, Bihar
Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur
About me
I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Rajkiya Degree Mahavidyalaya, Fullidumar, Banka, which is affiliated with Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University. I was awarded my Ph.D. in Economics in 2024 and qualified the NTA UGC-NET in December 2025.
I enjoy teaching and empirical research. My work focuses on economic development, labour markets, rural livelihoods and evidence-based policymaking, with a particular interest in Bihar. My strongest areas within economics are microeconomics, mathematical economics and statistics.
Professional development
Research Methodology and Applied Statistics using SPSS. Foundation course by Simbi Labs India, 15 September to 17 October 2024, with hands-on data analysis training.
Computing. ADCA (Wizard Tech Computer Academy, Nathnagar, Bhagalpur) and Desktop Publishing (Lord Buddha Education Trust, Nathnagar, Bhagalpur).
Education
- Dec 2025NTA UGC-NET94.08 percentile
- 2024Ph.D., EconomicsT.M. Bhagalpur University
- 2018M.A., EconomicsT.M. Bhagalpur University. First division, 71.88%
- 2014B.A., EconomicsT.M. Bhagalpur University. First division, 65.6%
- 2010I.Sc. (10+2), MathematicsB.S.E.B. Patna. Second division, 52.4%
- 2008MatriculationB.S.E.B. Patna. Second division, 55.6%
Research interests
Labour Economics
Labour migration, employment generation, female labour force participation and labour-market change.
Rural Development
MGNREGA, rural livelihoods, employment security and rural welfare.
Public Policy
Government programmes, policy implementation and programme evaluation.
Environmental Economics
Environmental sustainability, water security and disaster management.
Digital Economy
Digital transformation, financial inclusion, artificial intelligence and employment.
Gender and Development
Women's empowerment, education, training and gender equality.
Publications
Academic activities
Seminar presentations
Webinars attended
Contact
Dr. Uttam Kumar
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics
Rajkiya Degree Mahavidyalaya, Fullidumar, Banka, Bihar
Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur
I welcome conversations about research collaboration, joint papers, and teaching or academic opportunities.