Research Projects

A. Research Projects as Principal Investigator (PI)

1. Financing a Green Future—Exploring the Role of Green Bonds in India's Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy: A Study on Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra

This ICSSR-funded research project (₹26,00,000; 2024–2025) examines the role of green bonds in mobilizing sustainable finance to support India’s transition toward a low-carbon economy. The study evaluates green bond issuance trends, policy frameworks, investor participation, and their effectiveness in financing renewable energy and environmentally sustainable infrastructure. It also provides region-specific policy recommendations to strengthen green finance ecosystems in selected Indian states and enhance sustainable investment flows. 

2. Assessing the Impact of Digital Financial Inclusion on Rural Economic Development in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Funded by ICSSR, New Delhi (₹9,50,000; 2024–2025), this project investigates how digital financial services—including mobile banking, fintech platforms, and digital payments—contribute to rural economic growth, livelihood improvement, and financial resilience. The research focuses on access, usage, and barriers to digital financial tools among rural households and small enterprises, offering policy insights to improve inclusive financial systems and support rural development.

3. Enhancing Infrastructure Efficiency and Reducing Logistics Costs: A Study on the Impact of PM Gati-Shakti in India

This project, funded by ICSSR (₹18,00,000; 2023–2024), looks at how well the PM Gati-Shakti National Master Plan is working to connect different types of infrastructure, lower The study looks at how well infrastructure connects, boosts economic productivity, and helps regional development, offering real data to improve infrastructure planning and national logistics policies.

4. A Study on the Management of Primary Healthcare Infrastructure Development in Tribal Areas: A Comparison between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha

Supported by ICSSR, New Delhi (₹6,50,000; 2014–2016), this research examined the planning, financing, and management of primary healthcare infrastructure in tribal regions. The study compared healthcare accessibility, infrastructure adequacy, and policy implementation challenges between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, offering recommendations to improve healthcare delivery systems and promote equitable health outcomes in tribal communities.

5. An Econometric Analysis of the Impact of Macroeconomic Variables on Stock Market Volatility in India

This Seed Money-funded project (₹5,00,000; 2020–2022) analyzed the influence of macroeconomic indicators such as inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, and GDP growth on stock market volatility in India using advanced econometric techniques. The project helped people understand how financial markets work and gave policymakers, investors, and financial institutions useful information on how to deal with market risk and make the economy more stable.

 Research Projects as Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)

1. Sustainability in Indian Temple Architecture: A Synergy between Traditional Wisdom and Contemporary Modernism

Funded by ICSSR, New Delhi (₹23,00,000; 2024–2025), this interdisciplinary project explores sustainability principles embedded in traditional Indian temple architecture and their relevance for modern sustainable design. The study integrates architectural science, environmental sustainability, and cultural heritage to develop frameworks that combine indigenous knowledge with contemporary sustainable infrastructure practices.

2. Indigenous Knowledge, Climate Risks, and Disaster Resilience among the Bharia, Hill Korwa, and Kamar Communities of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

This ICSSR-funded project (₹10,00,000; 2026–2028) examines how indigenous knowledge systems contribute to climate adaptation and disaster resilience among vulnerable tribal communities. The research records traditional environmental practices, ways to manage risks, and methods for maintaining livelihoods, offering suggestions for including indigenous knowledge in climate adaptation and sustainable development planning.