Dr. Manisha | Department of Development Studies

Bio

Dr. Manisha is Head of the Department of Development Studies and Assistant Professor of Geography at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography and has over a decade of teaching experience. She also serves as the Coordinator of the ISRO Outreach Programme. Her research focuses on environmental geography, water resource management, climate variability, and sustainable development. She has published in Scopus-indexed journals, Springer book series, and UGC CARE-listed journals, and holds a patent in AI-based agricultural systems, reflecting her strong commitment to research and innovation.

Additional Administrative Titles

Coordinator, ISRO Outreach Programme

Academic Degrees

Ph.D. (Geography), Bhupal Nobles’ University, Udaipur
M.Ed., M.D.S. University, Ajmer
M.S.W., VMOU, Kota
M.A. (Geography), University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
B.Ed., University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
B.A., University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
DCA: Diploma in Computer Application

Academic Appointments

Head of the Department (Development Studies), Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur (23 April,2024 to till Date)
Assistant Professor (Geography), Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur (15 March,2024 – 22 April,2026)
Assistant Professor, Shri Ratanlal Kanwarlal Patni Girls’ College, Kishangarh (2015–14 March 2024)

Professional Experience

Coordinator of ISRO Outreach Programme

Courses Taught

Research Analytics for Social Science (10 Days)
Intellectual Property Rights Workshop (02 Days)
National Workshop on Research Methodology (05Days)
QGIS Training (02Days)
Geo-informatics for Forest Fire Management (06 Days)
ICT Based Teaching (01 Day)
RS & GIS (IIRS, ISRO) (3.5 Month)
RS & GIS in Water Resource Management (20 Days)
UAV Remote Sensing (05 Days)
Hydrometeorological Disaster Management (01 Day)
Remote Sensing Map Applications (01 day)
Geographical Indication Training (02 Day)
Biodiversity & Sustainable Development (05 Day)

Teaching

11 Years of Teaching Experience (UG, PG and Phd Students)

Research Interests

Environmental Geography, Water Resource Management, Climate Variability, Sustainable Development,

Journal Articles

Impact of Agricultural Policies on Farmers’ Livelihoods in India: A State-wise Analysis, in IMASEE 2025 Proceedings, Atlantis Press.
Impact of Social Media on Public Health Awareness, in IMASEE 2025 Proceedings, Atlantis Press.
Groundwater and Surface Water Resource Availability and Management: A Geographical Analysis of Ajmer District, International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies, Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2025.
Aristotle’s Contribution to Geographical Thought in the Field of Education, Chhavi: National Journal of Higher Education, Vol. 11, Issue 41, Oct–Dec 2022, ISSN: 2319-9679
Semi-Arid Ajmer District: Groundwater Mapping and Management Strategies, Madhya Bharti – Humanities and Social Sciences, UGC CARE Listed Journal, 2025.

Book Chapters

Modi, P., Manisha, & Mathur, C. (2026). Establishing the Parameters for Effective Methane Mitigation in Dairy Ecosystems. In Malik et al. (Eds.), Aligning ESG Goals with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Planning, Springer, Cham.

Conferences, Talks & Speaking Engagements

International Conference : Innovative Multidisciplinary Approaches to Global Challenges: Sustainability, Equity, and Ethics an Interconnected World (VGU Association with Conference world & IARDO) Title: Impact of Agricultural Policies on Farmers’ Livelihoods in India: A State-wise Analysis (02 Days)
Anubhuti International Conference (IKS): The Global Realm of Indian Knowledge Systems (02 Day)
4th International Conference (RTESD): Indian Knowledge Systems in Agriculture: A Pathway to Sustainable Food Security (02 Days)
National Seminar: Impact of NEP on Higher Education (CSTT, Govt. of India) (02 Days)
National Seminar: Issues & Challenges before Higher Education (MDSU, Ajmer) (02 Days)
National Seminar on Impact of National Education Policy on Higher Education with Special references to Girls‘ Edcaion : Scientific and Technical Terminology conducted by CSTT, Govt. of India,New Delhi(02 Day)
National Seminar on Tribals of India: In Search of Identity (02Days)
International Conference ANUBHUTI 4.0: Discourses in Indian Knowledge Systems :Impact of Technology and Management practices on Sustainable Water Resources (02 Days)
Emerging Trends in Research and Development (MLSU) (02 Days)
Tribals of India: In Search of Identity :Evaluating the Effectiveness of Eklavya Residential School (RU)02 Days

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🏛️ Department

Department of Development Studies

🎓 Qualification

Ph.D. (Geography), M.Ed., M.S.W., M.A. (Geography), B.Ed., B.A., DCA: Diploma in Computer Application

⏱️ Experience

4 Appointments

🔬 Specialization

Geography, Environmental Geography, Water Resource Management, Climate Variability, Sustainable Development,

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