Prof. Dr Rachana Patil has done PhD in Economics, M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics, MA Economics. She is having more than 14years experience in Teaching, Research and Consultancy. She is a mentor for Global Citizen Leadership Program by Centre for creative leadership USA, Academic Research Projects, Industry Research Projects. She is a resource person for conducting Research workshops at National level. She has published more than 35 Research Papers in National & International Journals. Participated & Presented Research Papers in National & International Conferences including Oxford University UK and IIM Ahmedabad. She is a recipient of Young Female scientist award with silver medal in the field of Agricultural Economics; Received Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa gold medal award for her outstanding individual contribution in the field of Education and Research by Global Economic Progress & Research Association New Delhi also received best research paper presentation awards in National & international Conferences. She is a founder of an ‘Agri lab’ in the Welingkar Institute of management development and research, Mumbai. She is an editorial board member for various National & international journals. She is an Innovation Ambassador for Weschool. She also has abundant experience in Consultancy pertains to various government & World Bank funded research projects/ Schemes.

Agriculture Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Economy