Navneet Rajoria

Dr. Navneet Rajoria is an academic in economics specialising in development economics, gender studies, and public policy. He holds a PhD from Doon University and brings over four years of teaching experience across UPES and MPG College, HNBGU. 

His work integrates technology-enabled pedagogy with policy-oriented research, with contributions to interdisciplinary projects, publications, and curriculum development. He is actively involved in academic administration, accreditation processes, and research initiatives, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills among students.

Dr. Rajoria is currently Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) at UPES. He has previously taught at MPG College (HNBGU) and served at UPES (2019–2023), contributing to both the School of Law and School of Business. 

His teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate courses, alongside mentoring students, supervising research, and contributing to curriculum and academic initiatives.

Development economics; gender economics; public policy; international economics; foreign trade policy; sustainable development.

His teaching emphasises analytical rigour and practical application. He adopts a problem-based approach to help students connect theory with real-world challenges, encouraging active participation and deeper conceptual understanding.

Microeconomics; Macroeconomics; Business Economics; Gender Economics; Labour Economics; International Economics; Foreign Trade Policy; Foreign Exchange Management; Global Business Environment; Research Methodology; Law and Economics; International Finance.

His teaching approach is interactive and student-centred, focused on linking theory with real-world applications. He emphasises critical thinking, problem-solving, and inquiry-based learning, supported by case-based and technology-enabled methods. 

He aims to make complex economic concepts accessible while building analytical and research capabilities relevant to academic and professional contexts.

Dr. Rajoria has contributed to multiple funded research projects, including ICSSR-supported studies on disaster economics and government-led policy research in Uttarakhand. He has also worked on projects related to child vulnerability mapping in Himalayan regions and gender-focused policy evaluation. 

Dr. Rajoria’s research focuses on economic policy, gender, and sustainable development, with publications and presentations across academic and policy platforms. 

He has contributed to ICSSR-sponsored research, government consultancy projects, and policy evaluation studies, and actively collaborates with institutions such as the Government of Uttarakhand on development initiatives. 

His academic engagement includes mentoring student research, supporting NEP 2020 and NAAC processes, and contributing to interdisciplinary and policy-oriented academic work.

Navneet.rajoria1@ddn.upes.ac.in