Dr. Khursheed Ahmad Khan

Agricultural Economics, Macroeconomics

 IQAC Coordinator, Samastipur College, Samastipur (from June 2021 to April 2025)

 Assistant Coordinator of IGNOU (Samastipur College, Samastipur)

 Nodal Officer, AISHE, Samastipur College, Samastipur

 Academic Counselor IGNOU (From 18-05-2025 to Present)

 Worked as Nodal Officer of Training and Placement Cell

 Worked as a Member of College Advisory Committee

 Worked as a Member of College Staff Council

 Worked as a Member of Research Advisory Committee

 Worked as consultant for data analysis in the National Commission for Women Sponsored research project entitled “Women Owned Enterprises in The MSME Sector in Eastern Uttar Pradesh: A Primary Data Analysis of Roadblocks and Opportunities for Accretion and Growth”

 Worked as Data consultant in the ILO, New Delhi Sponsored Project entitled “Mapping the Elements of Decent Work in the Brick Kiln Sector of Bihar with Focus on Family Debt Bondage and Its Implications for Children” with the collaboration of Project Director, A.N. Sinha Institute of Social Studies, Patna Bihar

 Worked as field researcher from 16th to 21st April 2011, for a project on MNREGA and Women’s Empowerment sponsored by UNIFEM.

 Working as Co-PI ICSSR Sponsored project entitled “Unlocking Sustainable Livelihood among Rural Households in Rainfed Regions of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh” Awarded under special Call for Collaborative Research Projects on Vision Viksit Bharat @2047

Publication of paper entitled, “Failing Agriculture and Frazzled Farmers: The inside Story of India’s Most Populous States- UP and Maharashtra”, Development Challenges of India After Twenty-Five Years Economic Reforms, Edited Book by Nripendra Kishore Mishra, Springer, ISBN: 978-981-15-8264-6, 2020, Page No. 331 – 356.

Publication of paper entitled, “Climate Change & Distress of Agriculture in India”, Environmental Issued and Challenges in India, Edited Book by Niraj Kumar Verma, Serial Publication, ISBN: 978-81-8387-693-3, 2015, Page No. 183 – 207

Publication of paper entitled, “उदारीकरण के दौर में मीडिया की भूमिका”, मीडिया का वर्तमान परिप्रेक्ष्य, Edited Book by डॉ शशि भूषण कुमार, अभिधा बुक्स, ISBN: 978-93-94058-78-1, 2023, Page No. 167 – 171

Publication of paper entitled, “Crisis of Agricultural in Uttar Pradesh: From Apprehension to Actuality”, Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, ISSN 2222-1700 (Paper), ISSN 2222-2855 (Online), Vol.5, No.11, 2014. Page No. 150 – 161

Publication of paper entitled, “Social Protection of Farm Sector: The Case of Small and Marginal Farmers”, Journal of Economics and Commerce, Published by D.A.V. PG College, ISSN: 0976-9528, Vol: 5, No.:01, January-June, 2014, Page No. 69-76

Publication of paper entitled, “Transformation of Indian Agriculture & A Comparative Study of Crisis of Agriculture: Across Major Indian States”, Research Fronts, A Peer Reviewed Journal of Multiple Science, Arts & Commerce, ISSN: 2250-2653, Vol. V, 2015, Page No. 45-56

Publication of paper entitled, “Crisis of Agriculture in India: A Comparative Study of Uttar Pradesh & Bihar”, Journal of Economic Development, Patna University, Reg. No. BIHBIL02392, Vol.-1, January-June 2016. Page No. 78 -95.

Publication of paper entitled, “Regional Dimensions in Crisis of Agriculture: A Case Study of Uttar Pradesh”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol.72, No.1, 2017, Print ISSN 0019-5014 – Online ISSN 2582-7510 Page No. 396-408,

Publication of paper entitled, “Indian Agriculture in Dire Strait: Evidence from Primary Survey of Maharashtra”, Journal of Economic Development, Patna University, 2017, ISSN: 2456-4273. Page No. 39-52

Publication of paper entitled, “Regional Dimensions of Crisis of Agriculture: Experiences from Farmer Level Survey in Uttar Pradesh”, Journal of Regional Development & Planning, Vol. 7. No.1. 2018, ISSN: 2277-9094, Page No. 1-16.

Publication of paper entitled, “Crisis of Agriculture in Uttar Pradesh: Investigating Acuteness & Incidents”, Amity Journal of Agribusiness, ISSN- 2455-9873 (Print), ISSN-2456-1525 (online), Vol.-2 Issue-1, 2017, Page No. 13-27.

Publication of paper entitled, “Unviability of Agriculture for Marginal and Small Farmers: A Micro Level Study of Uttar Pradesh”, UPUEA Economic Journal ISSN-0975-2382, Vol. – 14, Conference No-14, October, 2018. Page No. 570 – 574.

Publication of paper entitled, “The Impact of Rural-Urban Interaction on Agrarian Economy: Farmers Group- Wise A Comparative Study” Shodh Pravah, ISSN 2249-6742, Vol. VIII, No.-3, January-March, 2019. Page. No. 90 - 95

Publication of paper entitled, “Crisis of Agriculture in India: Nature and Magnitude” Ayan, ISSN 2347-4491, Registration No. 1589/2008-09, April-June, 2019. Vol. 7, No.-2, Page No. 4 – 10

Publication of paper entitled, “Inter-Regional Variation in the Status of Agriculture in Bihar, India”, Asian Profile, Vol. 50, No.3, ISBN 03048675, Page No. 221 – 236, Sep. 2022.

Publication of paper entitled, “Examining the Association between Socio-Economic Components and Covid-19 Pandemic in India”, Asian Profile, Vol. 51, No.4, ISSN 03048675, Page No. 355 – 370, December, 2023.

Publication of paper entitled, “Impact of Urbanization on Public Utility Services in Rural – Urban Fringe of Ayodhya (Faizabad) City”, Uttar Pradesh Geographical Journal, Vol. 28, No.3, ISSN 0975-4903, Page No. 79 - 86, 2023.

Publication of paper entitled, “A Nexus between Size of Land Holdings and Crisis of Agriculture in Uttar Pradesh: A Micro Level Study”, The Original Source, Vol. 09, No.27, ISSN 2319-6297, Page No. 83-87, April-June. 2024.

Publication of paper entitled, “Understanding the Linkages Between Agricultural Marketing Systems and Agrarian Distress: Evidence from Uttar Pradesh”, The Current Journal, Vol. 10, No.35, ISSN 2348-6228, Page No. 201-206, Jan to March,2025.

Publication of paper entitled, “Changing Land Use Pattern in Bihar: A Regional Level Study”, Journal of Fundamental & Comparative Research, Vol. XII, Issue-III, Book No.3, ISSN: 2277-7067, Page No. 133-139, July – December: 2024.

Publication of paper entitled, “Nexus between Crop Diversification, Agricultural Development and Level of Urbanization in Bihar, India: A Regional Level Study”, Asian Journal of Geographical Research, Volume 8, Issue 4; ISSN: 2582-2985, Page 1-15, 2025.

Publication of paper entitled, “Performance of Agriculture in Bihar: A Regional Level Study”, Indian Journal of Psychology, Book No.02; ISSN: 0019-5553, Page 178-183, 2024.

Publication of paper entitled, “Livelihood Vulnerability of Farmers in Rainfed Regions of Uttar Pradesh, India: A Comparative Analysis”, South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics; Volume 23 [Issue 5]; ISSN: 2582-2985, Page 74-82, 2026-05-09.

1. “Agrarian Crisis in India” at National Seminar on Is All Well in Indian Economy? 25th February 2010, organized by Department of Economics, DAV PG College, Varanasi, sponsored by U.G.C.

2. “Black Money and Unbalance Growth of Indian Economy: A Special Attention for Agricultural Sector”, at National seminar on Problem of Black Money in India, 25th - 26th November 2014, organized by Department of Economics, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidayapith, Varanasi, sponsored by ICSSR.

3. “The Crisis of Agriculture and the Challenges of Food Security”, at National Seminar on Problem of Food Security in India (With Special Reference to Uttar Pradesh), 25th - 26th April 2015, organized by Department of Economics, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidayapith, Varanasi, sponsored by ICSSR.

4. “Poverty and Inequality in Agrarian Economy: A Special Attention for Uttar Pradesh”, at National seminar on Poverty and Inequality in India: Challenges and Possibilities (With Special Reference to Eastern Uttar Pradesh), 10th - 11th October 2015, organized by Department of Economics, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidayapith, Varanasi, sponsored by ICSSR.

5. “The Problem of Agrarian Economy in Uttar Pradesh and Its Challenges: A Micro level Study”, at International seminar on Changing Economics Parameters and prospects of Growth in India and South Asia, 5 - 6 February 2016, organized by Department of Economics, University of Lucknow, sponsored by ICSSR, NABARD and ICWA.

6. “Crisis of Agrarian Economy in India: A Comparative Study of Across Indian States”, at International seminar on Perspective on Modern India and The Emerging World Order: Old Issues and New challenges, 20 - 21 February 2016, organized by Department of Economics, Banaras Hindu University.

7. “Growth Prospects of Indian Agriculture & Budget”, at national seminar on growth Prospects of India and Budgets, 11th – 12th March 2016, organized by Department of Economics, Banaras Hindu University.

8. “Resurgence of Agrarian Economy by Agro-Processing Industry in Bihar: A Macro Level Study”, at National Seminar on Food Processing Industry in Bihar: Prospects, Potential, Strategy and Constraints, 7th – 8th March 2016, organized by Department of Economics, H.R. College, Amnour, Saran, Bihar, sponsored by UGC.

9. “The Impact of Goods and Services Tax on Indian Agriculture”, at International Seminar on Goods and Services Tax and Indian Economy, 30th – 31st August, 2017, organized by Department of Economics, LNMU Darbhanga, Bihar, sponsored by UGC.

10. “The Problem of Agrarian Economy in India: A Special Reference for Marginal and Small Farmers”, at National Seminar on Indian Economy: Opportunities and Challenges, 18th – 19th September 2017, organized by Department of Economics, DBKN College, Narhan, LNMU, Darbhanga, Bihar, sponsored by UGC.

11. “Regional Dimensioning in Crisis of Agriculture: A Case Study of Uttar Pradesh”, at 77th Conference of Indian Society of Agricultural Economic, 12-14, October, 2017

12. “पूंजीवादी अर्थव्यवस्था में बाज़ारीकरण की भूमिका” at National Conference on मीडिया का समकालीन परिदृस्य, 28th – 29th January, 2021, Organized by Samastipur College, Samastipur (A Constituent Unit of LNMU)

13. “Nexus between Demographic Components and Covid-19 Fatalities in India” at National Conference (Online) on Climate Change and Pathway to Self-Reliant India: Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Development, 15th – 16th March, 2021, organized by Department of Geography, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

14. “The Impact of Covid-19 on Indian Agriculture” at National Seminar (Online and Offline Mode) on Covid -19 in India and Resurgence of Human Society: Challenges and Solution, 29th – 30th March, 2022 Organized by Government Girls PG College, Sirsaganj, Firozabad (U.P) Sponsored by Higher Education Department UP Government.

15. “Land Use Pattern and Crop Diversification in Bihar: A regional Level Study”, at International seminar on Paradigm Shift Economics, Business Practices and Sustainability, 11th – 12th November 2022, organized by Department of Economics and Commerce, Koshi College (A Constituent Unit of Munger University), Khagaria, Bihar.

16. “Climate Variable and Crop Diversification in Bihar, India: A Zone-Wise analysis”, at National seminar on Climate Change: Water Security Across Generation, 12th March 2023, organized by Department of Physics and Geography, DNC College (Aurangabad Murshidabad) in collaboration with Indian Metrological Society, Alipur, Kolkata.

17. “Crop Diversification and Level of Agricultural Development in Bihar: A regional Level Study”, at National seminar on Growth of Bihar Economy: Trends, Challenges and Strategy, 27th – 28th May 2023, organized by P. G. Department of Economics. Mahant Darshan Das Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Muzaffarpur.

18. “Livelihood Vulnerability of farmers in Rainfed Areas of Uttar Pradesh: A regional Level Analysis”, at National seminar on Rainfed Regions in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar: Challenges & Policy Recommendation for Sustainable Livelihood, 7th February 2025, Funded By ICSSR, organized by Department of Economics. Banaras Hindu University.

19. Assessing the Impact of Urbanization on Crop Diversification in Agro-climatic Region of Bihar”, at National Seminar on Livelihood and Occupational Diversification Strategies: A Pathway for Viksit Bhrarat@2047, 4th – 5th December 2024, Funded By ICSSR, organized by Department of Geography, Economics and Botany, D.A.V. P.G. College, Siwan.

20. “Impact of Women participation in Agriculture and Changing agrarian Relation in Bihar”, at International Seminar on Role of Women in the Development of India, 27th September 2025, Organised by Millat College, L. N. Mithila University, Darbhanga.

21. “Crop Diversification and Sustainable Agricultural Development in Bihar: A Micro Level Study”, at National seminar on India’s Growth Story: Challenges & Opportunities, 9th September 2025, Organised by PG Department of Economics, L. N. Mithila University, Darbhanga.

22. “Issues and Challenges of NEP 2020 in Higher Education in Bihar”, at National Webinar on National Education Policy 2020: Implementation, Challenges and Opportunities, 30th October, 2025 Organised by Department of Economics, PMCOE, S.G.S. Govt. Autonomous PG College Sidhi, M.P. affiliated to Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa Sponsored by Department of Higher Education M.P.

Invited as a Resource Person in the seminar on “The Role of Entrepreneurship in Economic Development of Bihar: Issues and Challenges” organized by Department of Economics, B.R.B college, Samastipur, 11th April, 2023.

Invited as a Resource Person in a training program on “Training for Questionnaire Preparation and use of CsPro” organized by A. N. Sinha Institute of Social Studies, Patna, 14th January, 2023.

Invited as a Discussant in the session “Perspective on Economic of Bihar” in Gaynotsava-2023, an international conference organized by Anadi Foundation, held on 4th – 5th November, 2023 at Pindaruch, Darbhanga, Bihar.

Invited as a Resource Person in two days’ workshop on “Research methodology in Social Sciences” organized by P G Department of Economics, Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, From 4th – 5th January 2024.

Invited as a Guest Speaker in one day webinar on “Effective Research Design Strategies for Management Studies” organized by The BBA Department of MDDM College, B.R.A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, 22 May, 2024.

Invited as a Resource Person in Four-day workshop on “Research Methodology” organized by the University Department of Economics, B.R.A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, 22nd to 25th July, 2025.

Invited as a Rapporteur in one day national seminar on “India’s Growth Story: Challenges & Opportunities” Organised by PG Department of Economics, L. N. Mithila University, Darbhanga, Bihar on 09-09-2025.