
Affiliated to the University of Rajasthan Approved under Section 2(f) and 12(B) of UGC Act, 1956
A Christian Minority Educational Institution under Section 2(g) of NCMEI Act, 2004
Since its inception, the Department of Economics has been setting high benchmarks for itself as well as for others. The main motto of the department is to train its students in a manner so that they not only excel academically but also attain skills and attributes that would allow them to thrive in life and be beneficial both for the society and the country at large. We are proud that the Department of Economics cater to students with diverse thoughts, skills, innovative ideas and knowledge. The Department acts as a facilitator by providing a broad range of opportunities, the students thereby enrich their learning and hone their skills. A number of activities conducted by the department enable students to unleash their potential. The department has to its credit National Level Programmes and Seminars comprising Synergy, Annual Symposia and the publication of the Department Magazine ‘Arthika’ and the department journal ‘Illuminatus’. The department has also organised exchange programs with St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, and St. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling to name a few. This provides an opportunity for our students to get a glimpse of the academic and cultural orientation of the host institution and the city. Apart from these programs, the department conducts Group Discussions, Quiz, Annual Economics Lecture series, Dr. Sapna Newar Memorial Lecture, Movie Screenings, Alumni Interactive sessions field visits and short-term courses (bridge course and add on courses) for the overall development of the students. The alumni of the department are also doing well academically and professionally and have got through institutions of repute like Harvard University, University of Cambridge, Delhi School of Economics, TISS, TERI, LSE, MSE, GIPE, SAU, XIC, IIM Kozhikode & IIM Shillong, FMS, New Delhi and many other institutions for pursuing their masters in the subject on a regular basis. The department is striving hard to produce and mould such talent, which will contribute to the growth of the country’s economy in whatever capacity they can.
Empowering students with holistic education to address socio-economic issues and developing innovative solutions for a better future.
To develop theoretical, critical and practical understanding of national and international economic aspects.
Equip students with essential employability skills for successful and impactful career.
Welcome to the Department of Economics, St. Xavier’s College Jaipur !
Since its inception, the Department of Economics has been setting high benchmarks for itself as well as for others. The main motto of the department is to train its students in a manner so that they not only excel academically but also attain skills and attributes that would allow them to thrive in life and be beneficial both for the society and the country at large. We are proud that the Department of Economics has students with diverse thoughts, skills, innovative ideas and knowledge. The Department acts as a facilitator by providing a broad range of opportunities, the students thereby enrich their learning and hone their skills.
A number of activities conducted by the department enable students to unleash their potential. The department has to its credit the National Level Programmes and Seminars comprising Synergy, Annual Symposia and the publication of the department magazine ‘Arthika’ and the department journal ‘Illuminatus’. Apart from these, the department also conducts Group, Economics Lecture series, Dr. Sapna Newar Memorial Lecture, Discussions, Quizzes, Movie Screenings, Alumni Interactive sessions, field visits and short-term courses (bridge course and add on courses) for the overall development of the students. The alumni of the department are also doing well academically and professionally and have got through institutions of repute like Harvard University, London School of Economics, University of Cambridge, Delhi School of Economics, TISS, MSE, GIPE, SAU, XIC, IIM Kozhikode & IIM Shillong, FMS, New Delhi and many other institutions for pursuing their masters in the subject on a regular basis. The department is striving hard to produce and mould such talent, which will contribute for the economy of the country in whatever capacity they can.
Dr. Sunita Choudhary is currently serving as the Head of the Department of Economics and Assistant Professor at St. Xavier’s College Jaipur. She previously worked as a Visiting Faculty member at Manipal University Jaipur. She completed her B.A. Economics (Hons.) from St. Xavier’s College Jaipur, and subsequently earned her Master’s degree in Economics from the Department of Economics, University of Rajasthan. She was awarded her Ph.D. from Manipal University Jaipur for her research titled “Consumers’ Perception Towards Adoption of Solar Photovoltaic Technology in the Domestic Sector.”
She has over six years of teaching and research experience. Her research work has been published in reputed academic journals, including the International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), The Empirical Economics Letters, and the Indian Economic Journal.
Her teaching interests include Microeconomics, Public Finance, Indian Economy, and the History of Economic Thought. Her primary research areas are Energy Economics and Environmental Economics. She has been a recipient of the Dr. Ramdas Pai Scholarship from Manipal University Jaipur and has qualified the UGC-NET in Economics. She is also a lifetime member of the Indian Economic Association.
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Dr. Amaldass M serves as the Dean of the Research & Development Cell at St. Xavier’s College, Jaipur. He holds a PhD from Gandhigram Rural University and an MBA in Rural Management from XIMB - Bhubaneswar. His academic foundation includes an M.Phil, an MA in Economics. Passionate about people’s integral development, his work focuses on holistic growth and empowerment. He actively engages in social research across multiple disciplines. His key research areas include Human Resources, Rural Entrepreneurship, Skill Development and Sustainable Development. He strives to connect academic research with tangible community impact. He can be reached at [email protected].
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Dr Yashwardhan Singh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at St. Xavier's College Jaipur, with over 13 years of experience in academia, research, and institutional leadership. He is a University Gold Medalist in M.A. Economics and holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the University of Rajasthan. He currently serves as the Coordinator of the college's Research & Development Cell. He has held key roles, including Head, Department of Economics; Coordinator, University Affairs; and Coordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Cell.
He specialises in Macroeconomics, the Indian Economy, Mathematical Economics, and Econometrics. His research focuses on Agriculture and Development Economics. He has contributed to significant projects as co-principal investigator, including studies on farmers' income and the performance evaluation of urban local bodies in Rajasthan, funded by the NITI Aayog Chair at the University of Rajasthan, and a UGC-sponsored project on the employability of graduates in higher education. Additionally, he has provided consultancy services to the Sixth State Finance Commission of Rajasthan, preparing the commission's final report, and has submitted a report evaluating Rajasthan’s state finances to the 16th Central Finance Commission, New Delhi.
He has published over 15 research papers in Scopus-indexed, peer-reviewed journals and edited books. He served on the editorial boards of the Rajasthan Economic Journal and Economic Bulletin. A former Secretary (2016–2019) and Vice President (2019–2021) of the Rajasthan Economic Association, he is also an Executive Committee Member (2024 onwards) of The Indian Econometric Society (TIES). He has served as an external project evaluator for ICSSR, New Delhi.
Ms. Aneesha Jain joined the Department of Economics at St. Xavier’s College Jaipur as an Assistant Professor in 2022. She completed her B.A. (Honours) in Economics with Mathematics from IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur, and went on to pursue her Master’s degree in Economics with specialisation in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics. She was awarded a Gold Medal for her outstanding academic performance in post-graduation.
She has qualified the UGC-NET examination in Economics and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Economics from IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur. Her core areas of research and study include Environmental Economics, International Economics, and Econometrics.
In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she actively contributes to institutional development. She is the Coordinator of the Social Media Committee of the college, where she manages and oversees the official social media platforms. She also serves as a Programme Officer for one of the National Service Scheme (NSS) units of the college, contributing to student engagement and community outreach initiatives.
She has also contributed to academic research through published book chapters. She has authored a book chapter titled “Revitalizing Academia: Tackling Faculty Burnout to Enhance Educational Quality” published in the IGI Global book “Higher Education and Quality Assurance Practices” on December 22, 2024. She has also published a book chapter titled “Artificial Intelligence and Economic Development in India: Adoption Trends and Key Determinants” in the Springer Nature book “Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Infrastructure: AI Solutions Shaping a Green Future” on July 8, 2025.
Her areas of interest include Mathematical Economics, Econometrics, International Economics, Quantitative Methods for Economics, Development Economics, and Environmental Economics.
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Mr. Baldev Singh is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at St. Xavier’s College Jaipur. He holds a B.A. (Honours) in Economics with Psychology from Rajasthan College, University of Rajasthan, a Master’s degree in Economics, and a B.Ed. in Social Studies. He has qualified the UGC-NET twice as well as the Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (RSET).
He is also a life member of the Rajasthan Economic Association. His academic interests include behavioural economics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics.
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Ms. Akshita Bhatia joined the Department of Statistics as an Assistant Professor at St. Xavier’s College Jaipur, in 2024. She completed her B.Sc. (Honors) in Physics with Mathematics and Statistics as minor subjects from JECRC University, Jaipur and earning a Gold Medal for her academic excellence. She has completed her M.Sc. in Statistics from the Department of Statistics, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
She brings expertise in areas such as Probability and Statistics, Regression Analysis, Quality Control, Statistical Inference, and numerical Analysis. She has experience in report-making and field investigations during her internship at the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI), where she contributed to surveys like the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) under the guidance of Senior Statistical Officers.