Completed Bachelor of Philosophy (B.Ph.) with First Division from Vishwa Jyoti Gurukul, Institute of Philosophy, Christnagar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Area of Specialization:
Development Economics, Agricultural Economics, International Political Economy
Papers Presented:
"Instability in Indian Agriculture", St Berchmans College, Changanassery, February 2017.
"A Note on the History of the Idea of Fiscal Austerity", St Berchmans College, Changanassery, September 2015.
"Semi-Feudalism and Technological Progress: The Case of Indian Agriculture", CSRD, Jawaharlal Nehru University, August 2012.
"Instability in Foodgrains Production in India", Jawaharlal Nehru University, November 2010.
"Food Grains Production in Andhra Pradesh: A Study of Trends and Patterns", University of Hyderabad, December 2009.
"Institutional Credit: How can it Address the Crisis in Agriculture?", University of Hyderabad, October 2007.
"Changing Role of Institutional Credit in India: An Evaluation in the Context of Economic Reforms", Banaras Hindu University, April 2007.
"Foreign Exchange Reserves: A New Avenue for Financing Infrastructure", Banaras Hindu University, March 2007.
Papers Published:
Varkey, S. (2023). The Role of Prevailing Agrarian Relations in Lower Crop Productivity and Profitability: Evidence from a Field Survey in Uttar Pradesh, India, Agrarian South: Journal of Political Economy. Link: https://journals.sagepub.com/eprint/2NENRD7XT88NU5JUGUMH/full; https://doi.org/10.1177/227797602312071
Varkey, S. (2022). Agricultural Indebtedness and Livelihood Diversification in Uttar Pradesh: A Study of the Eastern and Bundelkhand Regions. Review of Development and Change, 27(2), 190–213, Link: https://journals.sagepub.com/eprint/RH5BA74W3FZNKRI9S3D2/full; https://doi.org/10.1177/09722661221130392
Varkey, S. (2018). Instability in foodgrains production in India: A state-wise analysis. SB Academic Review, 22(1), 33-57, ISSN: 0973-7464.
Varkey, S. (2014). Jnana-Yoga of the Gita. Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 5(1), 20-29, 2014. ISSN: 0976-1861. DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.05. Link:https://publications.salesiancollege.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Jnana-Yoga-of-the-Gita.pdf
FDP'S ATTENDED:
UGC Sponsored Refresher Course at University of Hyderabad from 18.10.2021 to 30.10.2021
UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme conducted by the UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram from 16.01.2019 to 12.02.2019
Refresher course at UGC-HRDC, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (20.07.2015 to 14.08.2015)
Orientation Course at UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram (16.01.2019 to 12.02.2019)
RESEARCH PROJECTS:
Project Title: "Interlinked Transactions and Agricultural Performance in Uttar Pradesh: A Study of the Eastern and Bundelkhand Regions", Agency: UGC, Amount: Rs 1,50,000, Period: 2014-2016
DETAILS OF SEMINARS/ CONFERENCES ORGANIZED:
UGC Sponsored National Seminar on "Fiscal Austerity and Economic Development: The Case of India" at St Berchmans College, Changanacherry, 09-10 September 2015.
Memberships:
Member, Kerala Economic Association (KEA)
Voluntary associate with Vishwa Jyoti Communications, Varanasi which is a Centre for media, art and culture which is committed to promotion of human rights, primary education, communal harmony, community building, and development through low-cost media.
INVOLVEMENT IN THE ACADEMIC BODIES OF OTHER INSTITUTIONS:
Member, Committee of Experts, K.N. Raj Study Centre for Planning and Centre -State Financial Relations, M G University, Kottayam.
Served as external examiner of PG projects March 2020, School of Livelihood, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad Campus.
Examiner for the scrutiny of question paper V Semester UG (CBCS) Examination, November 2021, Assumption College, Changanassery
Question Paper Setter for the III Semester M.A/M.Sc./M.Com Degree Examination – JANUARY 2022, Maharajas College, Ernakulam.
Member, PG and UG Board of Studies in Economics, St Berchmans College (Autonomous) Changanassery.
Secretary UG Board of Studies in Economics, St Berchmans College (Autonomous) Changanassery.
Chairman, PG Board of Examiners, Department of Economics, SB College
Coordinator, Equal opportunity Centre, SB College
Member, Admission Committee, SB College
Coordinator, Internal Examinations, Department of Economics, SB College
Member, College Library Committee
Convener, The Rao Sahib (Dr) T C Joseph Tachenkary Memorial Annual Distinguished or Eminent Speaker Symposium Series
Assistant Coordinator, Ek Bbharat Sshreshtha Bharat at SB College
Committee member, National Collaborations and MOUs
Member, SB Academic Review (Humanities)
OFFICIAL ROLES IN ADMINISTRATION / CORPORATE LIFE OF THE COLLEGE:
Member, Admission Committee
Member and Secretary, UG Board of Studies in Economics, St Berchmans College (Autonomous) Changanassery.
Chairman, PG Board of Examiners, Department of Economics, SB College
Coordinator, Internal Examinations, Department of Economics
Invigilator and internal examiner of end semester examinations of SB College
Mentor I DC, Walk with a scholar programme
Current Positions:
Assistant Professor (December 2012 – till date), Department of Economics, St. Berchmans College, Changanassery, Kerala
Economist (January 2009 – December 2009), Binary Investment Research Pvt.Ltd., Hyderabad
Associate (May 2005 - April 2007), Vishwa Jyoti Communications, Varanasi
