BIODATA OF DR. M. B. DASTAGIRI

 

Dr. M. B. Dastagiri (PhD, IARI, 1992.) is working as Senior Scientist at NCAP, India in the theme areas of Markets and Trade and Institutional Change. Previously, Dr. M. B. Dastagiri worked as Assistant Professor (Agricultural Economics) at UAS, Dharwad. He has conducted pioneering empirical studies and has published research papers in reputed journals of India and abroad. One of Dr. M. B. Dastagiri's papers, namely, “World Food Production Research, 1998” published under the distinguished scientist's column in the international journal, Outlook on Agriculture, United Kingdom. He has been awarded national and international awards.

      Dr M. B. Dastagiri has well acquainted recent advances in agricultural science in general and agricultural economics in particular. He is original thinker and good researcher in agricultural economics. Dr. M. B. Dastagiri had been awarded ICAR junior and senior fellowships for M.Sc (Ag) and Ph.D. studies. Dr. M. B. Dastagiri has published policy paper (1), working paper (1), and research articles (20) in the journals of international and national repute. Dr. M. B. Dastagiri's current research interests include WTO Agreements and Trade liberalization, IPRs, Global markets, Agricultural trade policies, Marketing efficiency of horticultural commodities markets, Super markets, Demand & Supply projections, and Subsidies and Investments in livestock sector.

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

1. "Pictorial Testimonial of Achievement and Distinction of “2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century-2011 Award. Given by IBC, Cambridge, London on 3rd

     March, 2011.

2. Great Minds of the 21st Century. Given by ABI, North Carolina, USA on April 15, 2011.

3. Man of the Year 2011 Award, Given by IBC, Cambridge, London on 29th April, 2011.

4. Rashtriya Gaurav Award, 2010 given by India International Friendship Society on 9th April 2010 for meritorious services, outstanding performance and remarkable role.

 5. Best Citizens of India award 2010, given by International Publishing House for excellent performance and scientific contribution

 6. International Gold Star Award, 2010 given by IIFS (India and Thailand Friendship Society) for individual excellence in recognition of sterling merit, excellent

     performance and outstanding contribution for the progress of nation and worldwide 

 7. International Achievers Award, 2010 given by Indian Achievers Forum for recognising  outstanding achievements at 25th Indo-Thai Summit, Bangkok, Thailand

8. Vikas Rattan Award, 2010 given by International Institute of Success Awareness on 8th September, 2010

9.  Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award & Certificate of Excellence, 2010 given by India International Friendship Society on 8th September 2010 for outstanding individual

     achievements & distinguished services to the Nation.

10. My Biography published in Who’s Who in the World 2011 from Marquis Who’s Who in America.

11. Qualified for Institute of UN& UNESCO Award 2010

12.  Excellence in Economic Development Awards 2011 by Economic Development Forum (received on 31st March 2011)

13. Member, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, London. 

 

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

 

1.   Dastagiri M.B." The seed laws of Asian countries under the WTO and IPR regime: A paradigm shift” Out Look on Agriculture, U.K, December 2008. PP. 297-301.

2.   Dastagiri M.B." World Food Production Research "Out Look on Agriculture, U.K, June 1998.  PP. 77-80.

3.   Dastagiri M.B. “The effect of government expenditure on promoting livestock GDP and reducing rural poverty in India” Out Look on Agriculture, U.K, June 2010.  PP  

      127-133.

4.   Dastagiri. “Agricultural Market Reforms in the Context of WTO Trade Regime in India” Afro-Asian  Journal of Rural reconstruction, 41 (2), July-December 2008. PP 25-

      43.

5.   Dastagiri M.B and Linu Mathew Phillip "Rural-Urban Linkage through Farm and Non-Farm Investment in India" Afro-Asian Journal of Rural reconstruction, 33 (1), Jan- 

       June 2000. PP 57-67.

6.   M.B. Dastagiri. “The World Bank and IMF: The United States, Developed and Developing Countries and Their Agenda for Future reforms" Journal of Global Economy, 2 (4)

      December 2006. PP. 279-295.

7.      Dastagiri M.B., Kantharaju M.L. and Nadagoud V.B. " G-7 Countries Natural Resources Utilization in the Global Scenario: Policies and Prospects" Indian Journal of

      Economics, 1997, issue3. PP. 199-214.

8.       Dastagiri M.B.  "Demand-Supply Projections for Livestock Products in India” NCAP Policy Paper, March 2004.

9.       Dastagiri M.B. "Is India Self Sufficient in Livestock Food Products” Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, 2003, 58 (4) 729-738.

10.     Dastagiri M.B "Demand for Livestock Products in India: Current status and Projections for 2020” Agricultural Economic Research Review, 2002. PP. 176-182.

11.  Dastagiri M.B. “Investments, Value of output and Trade in Livestock Sector in India Pre and Post WTO Era” The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 80. (2). 172-176.

        Feb 2010

12.  Dastagiri M.B. B. Ganesh Kumar and Diana S. “Innovative Models in Horticulture Marketing in India”. Published in the Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Sept-

       Dec 2009, 23 (3), 83-94. 

13.  Dastagiri M.B. B. Ganesh Kumar and P. Shinoj “Organized Retail Marketing in Agriculture during WTO Regime: A Paradigm Shift” DSM Business Review

      (International), 2009, Vol. 1. No.2, pp 107-132.

14.  Khem Chand, Dastagiri M.B. Gajja B.L. and B.L. Jangid  “ Price Spread, Marketing Efficiency and Constraints of Carrot Marketing in Rajasthan”  Indian Journal of

        Agricultural Marketing, 2010, 24 (3), 131-142.

15.      Dastagiri M.B. and Mruthyunjaya " Analysis of Fish Supply and Demand in India" NCAP Workshop Proceedings,  A profile of People Technologies and Policies in

        Fisheries Sector in India, March 2003. 43-58.

16.      Dastagiri M.B. "Demand and Supply gap for Livestock Products during 2020” ICAR News, April- June, 2003, 9 (2), PP. 12.

17.      Harbir Singh, Dastagiri M.B. P.A. Lakshmi Prasanna, P. Adhiguru and Mruthyunjaya “Medicinal Plants Sector in India: Current Status, Opportunities and Constraints”,

        NCAP Working paper, February, 2004.

18.    M.B. Dastagiri and Mruthyunjaya 2005 “Agricultural Trade Liberalization Reforms:  Effects on Indian Agriculture and Agricultural Marketing Institutions” Presented in

       SARC conference held at Hyderabad during 23-25 March, 2005. 

19.   Dastagiri M.B “Rural - Urban Linkage through Agriculture and Non-Agriculture Investment in India" Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 54 (3), July- Sept,

      1999. PP 433.

20.    Dastagiri M.B "Indian Agriculture: Glorious past and Promising Future" Agricultural Economics Research Review.  July- Dec, 1999.

21.   Dastagiri M.B., Nageswararao A., and Krishna N. "An Economic Study of Sheep Rearing in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh". Agricultural Situation in India. June

      1998. PP.213-216.

22.   A. Nageswararao and Dastagiri M.B "Comparative Economics of Small loan and Non-loan farms". Financing Agriculture. April- June, 1988.

23.   Dastagiri M.B., and Nageswararao A. "Economics of Sheep Farming" Livestock Advisor. 1991, vol. xvi issue 1.

24.   Dastagiri M.B., Nageswararao A. and Krishna N. "Sheep Rearing is Profitable" Annadata Farmers Illustrated Monthly. 15 The December 1987.