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.
SDG localization is the process of transforming the SDGs into reality at the local level, in coherence with the national frameworks and in line with communities’ priorities.
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 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.
February 17, 2025
Adeliede University Australia
January , 2026
BITS Pilani
