Dr. Ketan J. Mehta
Dr. Ketan J. Mehta
(M. A., M. Phil, Ph.D. B.ed)
(Ph.D. guide of Gujarat University)
PROFILE
Dr. Ketan J. Mehta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, with qualifications including M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., and B.Ed. He is also a Ph.D. guide affiliated with Gujarat University. His academic and professional engagement includes research, teaching, paper presentations, and participation in faculty development and research-methodology programmes. He is currently guiding doctoral research on the economic analysis of date-palm farmers in Kutch District.
RESEARCH INTEREST
- His research interests broadly encompass:
- Agricultural Economics and Rural Development
- Economics of Farmers and Agricultural Livelihoods, particularly with reference to Kutch and Gujarat
- Gender Economics and Gender Inequality
- Gender Budgeting and Women's Economic Empowerment
- Digital Divide and Digital Inclusion
- Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Governance
- Social Media and its Socio-economic Implications
- Environmental and Development Economics
PH. D. GUIDESHIP
Currently guiding one Ph. D. research of Gujarat University on the topic of An Economic Analysis of Date Palm Farmer (a case study of Kutch District)
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ARTICLES
- Mehta, K. (2023, June). Gender and digital divide. Surbhi, (75), 1–4.
- Mehta, K. (2023, July). The economic consequences of gender inequality. Surbhi, (76), 1–5.
- Mehta, K. (2023, May). Role of social media in the society. Surbhi, 1–5.
- Mehta, K. (2023, June). Gender budgeting. Aayudh, (97), 1–4.
- Mehta, K. (2023, June). Role of artificial intelligence in governance. Aayudh, (97), 15–18.
- Mehta, K. (2023, June). Role of artificial intelligence in governance. Aayudh, (97), 15–18.
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
- 22 January 2026 – Attended a seminar/workshop at Menaba Bababhai Patel Rashtrabhasha Arts and Commerce College.
- 6 February 2026 – Attended and presented a paper at the One-Day State-Level Workshop on “How to Write a Research Paper and Research Proposal”, organized by Gujarat Arts & Commerce College (Evening), Ahmedabad.
- 29 March 2026 – Attended and presented a paper at the One-Day Workshop on “Research Methodology”, organized by C. C. Sheth College of Commerce.
- 11 April 2026 – Attended and presented a paper at a Seminar on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, held at S.L.U. Arts and H. & P. Thakore Commerce College for Women.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSES
- UGC-Sponsored Online Short-Term Programme on “Digital Professors: Transforming Higher Education”, organized by MMTTC, from 8 September 2025 to 13 September 2025.
- UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course in Environmental Studies, organized by MMTTC, from 8 December 2025 to 20 December 2025, comprising 12 working days and 72 hours.
OTHER REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS/ACTIVITIES
- Frequently engages as Observer/Examiner/Evaluator in various competitive exams being conducted by the UPSC, GPSC, NEET etc.