Prof. Vidya Vemireddy
Applied Economist | Faculty Member, IIMA | Agriculture- Food Policy Researcher
An interdisciplinary scholar with a background in applied economics, dedicated to bridging research and policy for sustainable and inclusive agriculture and food systems.
The goal is to build a measurement approach to captures both policy efforts and outcomes, recognizing that countries follow different paths to gender equality based on their economic structure and development stage.
This project focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) – Gender Equality, which aims to empower all women and girls by ensuring equal rights, opportunities, and treatment across various domains. Achieving ge nder parity in education, healthcare, employment, and political and economic decision-making is crucial for fostering sustainable development and enhancing overall societal well-being.
The goal is to build a measurement approach to captures both policy efforts and outcomes, recognizing that countries follow different paths to gender equality based on their economic structure and development stage.
This report outlines India’s strategic shift toward women-led development, emphasizing women’s roles as leaders in economic, social, and political spheres. With a strong focus on grassroots systemic reform, the report offers a roadmap for inclusive, sustainable growth aligned with India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
This study uses satellite data and a quasi-experimental design to assess a cash transfer programme in Telangana, India. It finds that the programme increased monsoon-season agricultural productivity and reduced gaps between irrigated and rainfed areas, with results robust across multiple tests.
The Union Budget 2023-24 enlarges the vision for Amrit Kaal proposed in the budget 2022-23, wherein a technology driven and knowledge-based economy is promoted with 7 priorities. inclusive development, reaching the last mile, infrastructure and investment, unleashing the potential…
This case study highlights the importance of technology in transforming Indian agriculture, while acknowledging the barriers to adoption, such as digital literacy and infrastructure gaps. It presents two contrasting approaches to enhancing digital engagement.
This case study highlights the importance of technology in transforming Indian agriculture, while acknowledging the barriers to adoption, such as digital literacy and infrastructure gaps. It presents two contrasting approaches to enhancing digital engagement.
July 2025
New Delhi
January 31, 2025
IIM Ahmedabad
