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Dr. Sweety Thomas

Associate Professor

Areas of Specialization

Public Distribution System and Cash Transfer Scheme
Areas of Interest

Microeconomics and Development Economics

Educational Summary


Course University Year
PhD Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur 2018
M.A Economics Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod 2014
B.A Economics St.Aloysius College,Elthuruth, Thrissur 2012

Experience


From Date To Date Institution Name Designation
2018-06-01 2019-02-08 St.Mary's College, Thrissur Assistant Professor on Contract
2022-09-01 2023-03-31 Morning Star College, Angamaly Assistant Professor on Contract
2023-09-04 2023-11-16 St.Mary's College, Thrissur Assistant Professor on Contract
2023-11-22 2024-03-31 Vimala College (Autonomous), Thrissur Teaching Associate
2024-08-27 2024-12-31 Sri Vyasa N.S.S College, Wadakkanchery, Thrissur Assistant Professor on Contract

Achievements


Achievement Year
I Rank for M.A Economics 2014
College First for B.A Economics 2012

Papers Published


Thomas Sweety. (2024), Redefining PDS in the states of India: An Impact Assessment of National Food Security Act. Journal of State Government and MassMedia , Vol.2,Issue 3, KMF Publishers.
2.Thomas S, Chittedi KR. (2019), The impact of Public Distribution System on poverty in India. J Public Affairs.https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.2048 John Wiley & Sons Ltd , Volume 19, Issue 4, November 2019 Online ISSN:1479-1854 , https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14791854ISSN 1472-3891 (Print); ISSN 1479-1854 (Online),Peer reviewed refereed Journal, Impact Factor: 0.86
3.Thomas Sweety (2017), Redesigning the Public Distribution System in India: A Comparative Analysis of the States, Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, UGC listed Journal No.1262, Peer reviewed refereed Journal, Impact Factor: 5.997 (2017), ISSN No: 2249-7315, Vol.7, Issue.11, November, Pages:222-239,  https://aijsh.com/shop/articlepdf/2017/11/150951215823abstract.pdf  Article DOI : 10.5958/2249-7315.2017.00546.9 , https://www.aijsh.com/
4.Thomas Sweety (2017), The Burden of Food Subsidy and Mounting Stocks of Foodgrains in India: Empirical analysis, South Asian Journal of Marketing and Management Research, UGC listed Journal, Peer reviewed refereed Journal, Impact Factor: 4.748, ISSN No: 2249-877X, Volume.7, Issue.10, October, Pages : 49-64, Article DOI : 10.5958/2249-877X.2017.00077.7
6.Thomas, Sweety and Chittedi Krishna Reddy (2015), “Inclusiveness in Poverty Reduction in India: A Great Leap Forward?” Journal of Stock & Forex Trading, Peer reviewed refereed Journal, ISSN No: 2168-9458, Volume 4, Issue1, February 21, https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/inclusiveness-in-poverty-reduction-in-india-a-great-leap-forward-2168-9458-4-142.php?aid=40949 DOI:10.4172/2168-9458.1000142 , https://www.longdom.org/archive/jsft-volume-4-issue-1-year-2015.html
7.Prasad, Syam and Thomas Sweety (2013), “Envisioned Scope and Challenges of National Food Security Bill”, e Social Sciences, Current Affairs, October, Pages : 137-141,  http://www.esocialsciences.org/Download/repecDownl...&AId=5510&fref=repec

Conferences / Workshop / FDPs Attended


1.Delivered lecture as a Panel Member in the workshop on ‘Public Distribution System in Telengana: Impact Assessment of E-PDS and Portability under Aadhaar Initiatives pre and post Covid 19” held on 22nd February, 2025 at University of Hyderabad.
2.Presented Paper on ‘Redefining PDS in the states of India: An impact assessment of National Food Security Act’ in the ‘International Conference on Public Health and Technology’ organized by Center for Academic & Professional Career Development and Research (CAPCDR) on 25th -26th December 2023.
3.Presented Paper on ‘Does Food Security Elude Tribals of Kerala in the context of cash transfer scheme?’ in the National Seminar Organised by School of Economics in collaboration with DSW office, University of Hyderabad on “India’s Economic Development and Self Reliance since 1947” from 18th -19th March 2022.
4.Presented Paper on ‘One Nation One Ration Card: Digitalising PDS’ in the Sixth Annual Conference of Telengana Economic Association (TEA) Organised by Department of Economics, Telengana University, Nizamabad on 12th and 13th March 2022.
5.Presented a paper on ‘Redefining Public Distribution System through National Food Security Act: An Impact Assessment of the States in India’ with Dr. Krishna Reddy Chittedi in Development Convention 2018 organised by Institute of Social and Economic Change from 24th-25th April, 2018.
6.Presented a paper on ‘Reforming Public Distribution System through National Food Security Act: An Empirical Analysis from Indian States’ in the Three Day International Conference on ‘India After 25 years of Economic Reforms: What’s achieved?What’s ahead? Organised by the Department of Economics, Central University of Kerala, India on 1st, 2nd and 3rd March,2018.
7.Presented a paper on ‘Reforms in PDS: The performance of Emerging States in India’ in the ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on “Social Safety Net through Food Security in India” coordinated by Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu on 15th and 16th March, 2017.
8.Presented a paper on ‘Reforming PDS: A story of Changing States of India’ in the ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on “Land Alienation and Food Insecurity among the depressed classes in India” organized by Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi on 10th and 11th March,2017
9.Presented a paper on ‘The Universal versus Targeted Public Distribution System in Kerala’ in the UGC sponsored National Conference on ‘Issues and Challenges of Service Sector in India’ organized by Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Thiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu and Oriental Institute of Catering Technology & Hotel Mannagemnt, Madurai on 7th January, 2015.
10.Presented a paper on ‘The Universal versus Targeted Public Distribution System and Food Subsidies in Kerala’ in an International Conference on ‘Public Policy and Governance in the Era of Globalization’ organized by Central University of Kerala, Kasargod on 12th-14th February, 2014.
11.Presented a paper with Dr. Syam Prasad on ‘Targeting and Efficiency in Public Distribution System: Evidence from Kerala’ in the National Conference on ‘Economic Reforms, Growth and Social Welfare’ at Central University of Kerala, 16th, 17th and 18th December, 2013
12.Presented a paper on ‘Diversion in Public Distribution System and the Need for Transparency’ in the National seminar ‘Contemporary Indian Economy: Macroeconomic Instabilities and Debates’ at Government College, Kasaragod, 29th and 30th November, 2013
13.Presented a paper on ‘Diversion in Public Distribution System and the Need for Transparency’ in a National seminar on ‘Informal Economy and its Impact on India’ at St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur, 8th and 9th October, 2013
14.Participated in a ‘Research Methodology Workshop on Applied Econometrics’ organized by Department of Economics, Central University of Tamil Nadu in Association with The Indian Econometric Society (TIES) from 27th to 31st March, 2017.
15.Participated in the National Workshop on ‘Data Extraction Techniques’ organized by Researcher’s Forum, Dr. John Mathai Centre, Thrissur, University of Calicut, Kerala from 28th and 29th October 2016.
16.Participated in one day workshop on “Research and Development for Social Science Faculty and Scholars” organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur on 11th April 2016.
17.Participated in ‘Ten days Research Methodology Course for PhD Scholars in Social Sciences’ organized by Council for Social Development, Hyderabad from 09.03.2016 to 18.03.2016.
18.Participated in Two Days National Seminar on ‘Challenges and Funding Opportunities for Women in Life Sciences and Economics’ organized by Departments of Life Sciences and Economics, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur from 4th to 5th February 2016.
19.Participated in one week National Workshop on ‘Research Methodology and Basic Econometric Application’ conducted by the Department of Economics, Central University of Tamil Nadu from 2nd to 7th March 2015.
20.Participated in the six days National Workshop on ‘Research Methodology and Academic Writing in Economics’ organized by Department of Economics, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, 19-24th January 2015.
15.Participated in the Training Programme on “Research issues and Methods in India’s Plantation Sector” organized by National 21Research Programme on Plantation Development (Sponsored by Ministry of Commerce, Government of India), Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvanathapuram jointly with Department of Economics, Central University of Kerala, 27th and 28th January, 2014.

Projects Guided


Projects Name Details Year
A STUDY ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF LABOURS IN UNORGANISED SECTOR WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO KALAMASSERY MUNICIPALITY Guided Dissertation of M. A BUSINESS ECONOMICS BY ASNA K.A at Morning Star College, Angamaly 2022-23
A STUDY ON PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES OF START- UPS IN IT SECTOR WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO KOCHI INFOPARK Guided dissertation of M.A Business Economics by Sairabanu at Morning Star College, Angamaly 2022-23
A comparative study of job satisfaction level of employees in small scale and large scale textiles with special reference to Angamaly municipality. Guided M.A Business Economics Dissertaion by Arunima Prasad 2022-23
Demonetisation impact in household sector Guided M.A Economics Dissertation by Celesty George at St. Mary's College, Thrissur 2018-19
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSGENDERS IN KERALA: A STUDY OF THRISSUR DISTRICT Guided M.A Economics Dissertation by Blessy Vadakkan at St. Mary's College, Thrissur 2018-19