Dr. Ankita Jasmine Lall

Assistant Professor of Economics

Christ Church College, Kanpur

14+ Years Experience
22 Publications
03 PhD Scholars
Dr. Ankita Jasmine Lall

About Me

Dedicated to advancing economic research and women's empowerment

Dr. Ankita Jasmine Lall is a distinguished Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Christ Church College, Kanpur, where she has been contributing to academic excellence since July 2023. With an impressive academic background and 14 years of teaching experience, she has established herself as a prominent researcher in the fields of Economics and Women Empowerment.

Her academic journey is marked by exceptional achievements, including a Gold Medal for M.A. (Economics) and a Silver Medal for MBEF, both for achieving the highest scores. She is a UGC-NET qualified scholar and has completed her Ph.D. focused on "Occupational Issues of Women Acquiring Higher Education with Special reference to Bundelkhand Region of Uttar Pradesh."

Dr. Lall's research expertise encompasses Gender Inequality Index calculation, women's labor force participation, and educational accessibility in backward regions. She has been an approved Ph.D. Research Guide since 2021 and currently supervises three doctoral scholars at Bundelkhand University.

Her commitment extends beyond the classroom through active involvement in organizing international summits, workshops, and conferences. As a member of WSSUDHA Foundation, she contributes to collaborative initiatives for human and societal development at international, national, and regional levels.

Areas of Expertise

  • Economics & Development Studies
  • Women Empowerment & Gender Studies
  • Higher Education Policy
  • Labor Economics
  • Regional Economic Development
  • Research Methodology & Data Analytics
  • Business Economics & Finance

Educational Qualifications

A journey of academic excellence and meritorious achievements

Ph.D. in Economics

Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

2019

Thesis: "Occupational Issues of Women Acquiring Higher Education with Special reference to Bundelkhand Region of Uttar Pradesh"

Supervisor: Prof. C.B. Singh, Former Dean Faculty of Arts and Head, Dept. of Banking, Economics and Finance

UGC-NET (Economics)

National Eligibility Test

2012

Qualified for Assistant Professorship and Junior Research Fellowship

M.A. in Economics

Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

2013

74.33% - Awarded Gold Medal for Highest Score

M.Phil in Economics

Department of Banking, Economics and Finance, Bundelkhand University

2009

81.6% - Highest Score in M.Phil (Economics)

Masters in Business Economics and Finance (MBEF)

Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

2006

76.67% - Awarded Silver Medal for Highest Score

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

Bundelkhand Degree College, Bundelkhand University

Completed

68.55%

ISC (Indian School Certificate)

Saint Francis Convent Inter College, Jhansi

Completed

84.8% in Commerce Stream

ICSE

Saint Francis Convent Inter College, Jhansi

Completed

70.67%

Professional Experience

Over 14 years of dedicated teaching and academic leadership

Assistant Professor

July 2023 - Present

Department of Economics, Christ Church College, Kanpur, U.P.

  • Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Economics
  • Faculty Advisor for Library Advisory Committee
  • Member of Student Christian Movement (SCM) Committee
  • Member of Steering Committee for NAAC- Cycle 2 (Criteria VII)
  • Faculty Advisor for Women Development and Gender Sensitization Cell
  • Faculty Advisor for Career Counselling Cell

Assistant Professor

November 2011 - July 2023 (11+ years)

Department of Banking, Economics and Finance, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

  • Coordinator for B.A. (Hons.) Economics from 2018 to July 2023
  • Member of Board of Studies (BOS) for all departmental courses
  • Teaching UG and PG classes in various courses: B.Com (Hons.), B.A. (Hons.) Economics, MBA (BE), MAE, MA (Applied Economics), MBA(BI), M.Com (Finance)
  • Organized various national and international workshops, seminars, and webinars
  • Coordinated EcoFin Club activities at departmental and university level
  • Worked as Evaluation In-Charge for all UG, PG, B.Ed and M.Ed courses at University Level
  • Served as External Examiner, Paper Setter, and Evaluator for various courses

Teaching Assistant

November 2009 - November 2011

Department of Banking, Economics and Finance, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

  • Assisted in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses
  • Supported faculty in research and academic activities
  • Conducted tutorial sessions and student guidance

Research & Scholarship

Advancing knowledge in economics and women's empowerment

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Women Empowerment

Focused research on occupational issues, labor force participation, and economic empowerment of women, particularly in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.

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Higher Education

Analysis of Gender Parity Index (GPI), Gross Enrolment Rate (GER), and educational accessibility in backward regions of India.

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Labor Economics

Investigation of female labor force participation using Goldin's U-shaped hypothesis and analysis of occupational choice factors.

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Regional Development

Economic development studies focused on the Bundelkhand region, examining health infrastructure, educational institutions, and social issues.

Doctoral Research Highlights

"Occupational Issues of Women Acquiring Higher Education with Special reference to Bundelkhand Region of Uttar Pradesh"

This comprehensive study examined occupational issues faced by women pursuing higher education in the Bundelkhand region. The research involved two primary groups: working women and students acquiring higher education across all 7 districts of the Bundelkhand Region of Uttar Pradesh.

Key Research Components:

University: Bundelkhand University, Jhansi
Year: 2019
Supervisor: Prof. C.B. Singh
Recognition: Work on Gender Inequality Index appreciated in 2013 UPUEA conference

Research Guidance & Supervision

Status: Approved Ph.D Research Guide in Economics at Bundelkhand University since 2021
Current Scholars: Supervising 03 Ph.D Research Scholars at Bundelkhand University
IGNOU: Approved project guide for M.A. (Economics) scholar
UG/PG Projects: Annual guidance for B.Com Hons., M.Com (Finance), MAE, MBA (Finance) dissertations and projects

Publications

Contributing to academic literature through rigorous research

14

Journal Publications

7

Book Chapters

22

Total Publications

Selected Publications

Chaudhary, N., & Lall, A. J.

Assessing Perceived Risk in Consumers Preference of Street Food in Jhansi City of U.P.

International Journal of Creative Research Thought (IJCRT)2023

Dubey, A., & Lall, A. J.

An Analysis of India- South Korea Trade Relation

International Journal of Humanities Social Science and Management (IJHSSM)2023

Lall, A. J., & Mishra, S.

Global Presentation of Insurance Penetration and Density in context of India and BRICS Nations

International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology2023

Lall, A. J.

A Review of Status and Rights of Acid Attack Victims in India

International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT)2023

Lall, A. J., & Singh, A.

Blogging as a New Era of Digital Entrepreneurship: A case study of Young Bloggers from Jhansi, U.P.

In: Entrepreneurship Culture & Economic Growth (Redvick Books)2022

C.B.Singh, & Lall, A. J.

Holistic Approach of Economic Development of Uttar Pradesh

In: A $5 Trillion Economy Of India: Challenges and Strategies2021

Lall, A. J.

An Assessment of Parity in Higher Education in Bundelkhand Region of Uttar Pradesh

Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR)2019

Lall, A. J.

Female Labour Force Participation With Respect to U Shaped Hypothesis and its Association with Female Gross Enrolment Ratio in Higher Education in India

Socio-Economic Perspectives2019

Singh, C. B., & Lall, A. J.

Social Inclusion of Women Entrepreneurs in Informal Sector of Uttar Pradesh

Business Ethics and Leadership2018

Singh, C., & Lall, A. J.

Socio Economic Development of Tribals in India

In: Issues in Tribal Development (Gita Printers)2017

Singh, C., & Lall, A. J.

Women Empowerment through Livelihood Security in Bundelkhand Region of Uttar Pradesh

In: Women Entrepreneurship in India: Potential and Prospects (Kunal Books)2016

Singh, C., Agarwal, P., & Lall, A. J.

Gender Inequality in Education in Uttar Pradesh of India

UPUEA Economic Journal2016

Singh, C., Ansari, D. M., Lall, A. J., & Kamboj, R. K.

Status and Growth of Higher Education Institutions in the Rainbow Districts of Bundelkhand Region of U.P.

Planning of Social Research2016

Singh, C., & Lall, A. J.

A Comparative Study of Hard Skills among Educated Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Jhansi City of U.P.

UPUEA 12th Annual Conference2016

Singh, C., & Lall, A. J.

A Micro Study on Women Domestic Workers in Informal Sector of Jhansi City of Uttar Pradesh

Journal of Institute of Environment and Management2014

Lall, J. A., & Mishra, S.

Violence Against Women in India

In: Empowerment of Women: Programmes, Policies, Issues and Challenges (Shree Publishers)2013

Singh, C., & Lall, A. J.

Gender Inequality in India with special reference to Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Kerala

UPUEA Economic Journal2013

Agarwal, P., & Lall, A. J.

Trends of FDI in India since Global Financial Meltdown

UPUEA Economic Journal2013

Mishra, S., & Lall, A. J.

Trend of Gross Domestic Savings with Reference to Indian Scenario

In: Saving in India: Trends and Prospects (Radha Publications)2013

Singh, C., & Lall, A. J.

Status and Role of Educational Institutions in Economic Development of Bundelkhand Region of U.P.

UPUEA 8th Annual Conference2012

Singh, C., & Lall, A. J.

Status of Rural Health Infrastructure in Economic Development of Bundelkhand Region of Uttar Pradesh

National Conference of Rural Development, IEF, Bundelkhand University2012

Lall, A. J., & Mishra, S.

Fortitude of Educational Sector in Suppressing the Global Financial Catastrophe

National Seminar, Institute of Economics and Finance, Bundelkhand University2011

Awards & Recognition

Excellence acknowledged through prestigious awards

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Gold Medal - M.A. Economics

Awarded for achieving the highest score in Master of Arts (Economics) from Bundelkhand University

2013
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Silver Medal - MBEF

Recognized for highest score in Masters of Business Economics and Finance program

2006
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Best Paper Award

Presented by Uttar Pradesh – Uttaranchal Economic Association for outstanding research work on Gender Inequality Index

2013
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Silver Medal - Chess

Awarded in Inter Faculty Sports Meet in Chess organized by Bundelkhand University

2017-18
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Highest Score M.Phil

Achieved the highest score in M.Phil (Economics) program at Bundelkhand University

2009

Academic Activities & Leadership

Active participation in academic and administrative roles

Professional Development

  • ICSSR Workshop: 10 days on Research Methodology, Bundelkhand University
  • Faculty Development Programme: 7 days organised by Bundelkhand University
  • Guru Dakshta Programme: One month Faculty Induction from UGC HRDC, University of Lucknow
  • Refresher Course: 15 days on Advances in Research Methodology, UGC HRDC, University of Allahabad
  • FDP on MOOCs: 7 days online on MOOCs & Online Education, UGC-HRDC, Jai Narain Vyas University
  • Advanced Analytics FDP: One week online on Basic to Advanced Quantitative Data Analytics, Human Behavtics Pvt Ltd

Events Organized

  • International Summit: Co-ordinator for 3 days International Summit on Business, Finance and Management (27-29 March 2023) in collaboration with Veni Creator Christian University, Florida and MIT Square, London
  • Soil & Water Conservation Workshop: Organizing Secretary of 7 days workshop, Institute of Economics and Finance, Bundelkhand University (5-11 November 2022)
  • G-20 Debate Competition: Event co-ordinator, organized by Bundelkhand University G-20 Team (7 January 2023)
  • Induction Program: Co-ordinator for Two Days Induction Program in Department of Banking, Economics and Finance
  • KALRAV-2019: Event coordinator (Dance) for university cultural festival

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Member of RAISE Centre of Excellence, Institute of Economics and Finance, Bundelkhand University (powered by MIT Square, London)
  • Member of Bundelkhand University G-20 Committee
  • Co-ordinator of EcoFin club at university level
  • Member In-charge of Team handling Confidential work of University regarding coding, grievance, maintenance of Evaluated answer booklets
  • Team member for career counselling of students at university level

Guest Lectures & Webinars

  • International Webinar: Invited Speaker on 'What are the skills needed for 21st century Teachers?' organised by Global Edu-Leaders Forum
  • Participated and presented papers in various national and international seminars and conferences
  • Conducted extra classes for students for building competitive exam capacity

Teaching Philosophy & Innovation

Creating engaging and effective learning experiences

Innovative Teaching Initiatives

  • Blending classroom teaching with practical learning experiences
  • Planning field visits for hands-on knowledge acquisition
  • PPT presentations for enhancing digital skills
  • Group discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking
  • Relating current affairs to subject matter for real-world application
  • Organizing quizzes, debates, and extempore sessions for communication skills development
  • Analytical assignments for independent assessment and critical evaluation
  • Utilizing online platforms (Google Meet, Zoom) for 21st-century learning

Courses Taught

  • B.Com (Honours) - Economics
  • B.A. (Honours) Economics
  • M.A. Economics & M.A. Applied Economics
  • MBA (Business Economics)
  • MBA (Business Intelligence)
  • M.Com (Finance)
  • M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics)
  • M.A. (Home Science) - Economics component

Professional Memberships

Active engagement in professional and academic organizations

Indian Economic Association (IEA)

Life time member of India's premier professional organization for economists, promoting economic research and policy discourse

Life Member

Uttar Pradesh - Uttaranchal Economic Association (UPUEA)

Life time member contributing to regional economic research and development initiatives

Life Member

WSSUDHA Foundation

Life time Membership and currently serving as Treasurer. World Social Science and Human Development Association - a collective effort for promoting academia at global level through collaborative initiatives

Treasurer & Editor

WSSUDHA Foundation - Social Responsibility

As an organizing member of WSSUDHA Foundation (World Social Science and Human Development Association), Dr. Lall contributes to a collective effort for promoting academia at global level. The foundation brings together professors and academicians from Brazil, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and other countries for disseminating knowledge and exchanging ideas through webinars and collaborative research.

Current Role: Treasurer and Editor for WSSUDHA organisation, which is in its inception stage and aims at working for the benefit of society through collaborative initiatives at International, National and Regional levels with core concept of human and societal development.

Vision for the Future

Strategic roadmap for teaching excellence and research advancement

Teaching & Research Roadmap (Next 5 Years)

  • Adopting a more learner-centric approach through digital platforms and adaptive learning methodologies
  • Making students develop analytical and critical behavior through research-inclusive projects and field-based assignments
  • Inculcating sustainable use of resources and environmental awareness among students
  • Blending cultural and moral values with 21st-century learning skills
  • Increasing research base through working on current data analysis tools and advanced methodologies
  • Expanding publication portfolio in high-impact journals
  • Developing interdisciplinary research collaborations

Departmental Vision (Next 5 Years)

  • Making learning more adaptable and student-friendly through innovative pedagogical approaches
  • Organizing more workshops, seminars, and conferences for knowledge enhancement
  • Creating a research-oriented learning approach in the department
  • Working on sponsored research projects for departmental growth
  • Building more ICT-enabled infrastructure for modern learning environments
  • Making more collaborations with national and international organizations for exchange of ideas and resources
  • Establishing centers of excellence in women's studies and regional economics

Get In Touch

Connect for research collaboration, academic consultation, or inquiries

Contact Information

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Phone

+91 7355390376

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Office Address

Department of Economics
Christ Church College
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
India

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E-HRMS ID

1652639