About Book
The edited book is a comprehensive collection of thirteen articles that delve into critical issues surrounding sustainability, economic development, public policy, and social welfare, with a particular focus on India. Covering a wide range of topics, the book explores the impact of ESG components on firm performance, the role of mutual funds in the tax system, the feasibility of stock market prediction, and the challenges of sustainable growth in the banking sector. It also examines consumer behavior toward IoT adoption, the status of women and tribal communities in India, and the awareness and uptake of health insurance in specific regions. Additionally, the book highlights the role of higher education in fostering sustainable development, personal growth, and social responsibility, while analyzing public policy reforms aimed at addressing basic needs like food, shelter, health, and education. With a focus on impactful schemes like Ayushman Bharat and the potential of microfinance as a tool for sustainable financing, the book provides valuable insights into India’s journey toward achieving economic and social sustainability. This multidisciplinary work serves as a significant resource for academics, policymakers, and practitioners interested in understanding and addressing the complex challenges of sustainable development in a rapidly evolving global economy.
About Author
Dr. Sujit Deb, Ph.D., MBA (Finance), MA (Economics), M.SC. (Statistics), currently works as Professor in the Faculty of Management studies at the ICFAI University, Tripura. He has more than 19 years of teaching experience and more than 8 years of academic research experience, and has authored a book on Mutual Fund and has edited one book to his credit. Dr. Deb has many research publications to his credit in national and international reputed journals, and has presented more than 15 research papers in the national and international conferences and seminars. With the vast experience of academics and research, Dr. Deb holds a number of portfolios on the university level and beyond. He has also delivered various lectures at different platforms for the national and international scholars especially on Research methodology.
Dr. Mamoni Kalita is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of BBA program in Faculty of Management & Commerce at ICFAI University Tripura. She has completed her Masters in Economics with specialization in Econometrics from North Eastern Hill University. She was also the recipient of NEHU Merit Scholarship. She has completed her Doctorate in the area of labour & Gender Economics from Tripura University. Her area of interest in research is agricultural economics, gender and labour economics, and allied sectors She has Published Research Papers in many reputed National and International Journals and also participated in various National and International Conferences across the country. She is also guiding PhD. student. She has vast experience in teaching and academics for almost 23 years
Dr. Trinankur Dey (MA, B.Ed., MBA, Ph.D), who has more than seven years of expertise in teaching and research, is currently employed by the Faculty of Management at ICFAI University Tripura. His interests are in management disciplines such as marketing, consumer behaviour, HRM, organisational behaviour, and more. He has a strong academia record in th