Public Policy for Sustainable Development: Rural Dimensions of the SDGs

About The Book 

Public Policy for Sustainable Development: Rural Dimensions of the SDGs is an edited volume that examines the role of public policy in promoting sustainable development within rural contexts. The book brings together research contributions that analyze how government policies, institutional frameworks, and development programs influence the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in rural areas.
The chapters explore themes such as rural governance, poverty reduction, agricultural development, social inclusion, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability. By combining perspectives from public policy, management, economics, and rural development studies, the volume highlights the importance of policy-driven interventions in addressing the unique socio economic challenges faced by rural communities.
This book is intended for researchers, academicians, policymakers, and development practitioners who seek to understand how effective public policies can support sustainable and inclusive rural development aligned with the SDG framework.

About The Author

Professor Vipin Jain is a distinguished academician and administrator with over two decades of experience in higher education, research, and institutional leadership. Currently serving as Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Management, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Dr. Jain has also held key positions including Director of Distance and Online Education, Entrepreneurship Development Cell, and Chairperson of the Centre for Jain Studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration, he holds multiple degrees including FCMA, MBA, M.Com., LLB, and LLM, and has supervised 13 Ph.D. theses, over 260 MBA dissertations, and published more than 200 research papers in repute Journals indexed in Scopus, Web of Science and ABDC out of that 80 papers in Scopus. Recognized with numerous national and international awards for academic leadership, Dr. Jain has significantly contributed to academic innovation, industry-academia collaborations, and institutional accreditation processes. Under his leadership, TMIMT has earned top rankings and accolades in business school surveys. His academic expertise spans finance, management, law, and quality assurance, making him a key figure in shaping contemporary higher education.

Dr. Aditi Singh is an Assistant Professor at the College of Management, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad. She holds a Ph.D. in Management from Gautam Buddha University with research focusing on poverty alleviation programmes, migration, and women’s empowerment. She has published research papers in reputed journals and contributed to edited books on socio-economic development. Dr. Singh is actively engaged in academic research, conference presentations, and interdisciplinary studies related to sustainable development and gender issues. Her research interests include rural development, gender studies, sustainable development, public policy, and skill development.

Dr. Anand Joshi is an Assistant Professor with 18 years of academic experience, specializing in Finance and Marketing. He holds a Ph.D. in Green Finance, along with an MBA and M.Com, which have strengthened his academic foundation in finance and management studies. Dr. Joshi has contributed to academic research through the publication of 10 research papers in his areas of specialization. His teaching and research interests focus on finance, sustainable finance, and marketing, reflecting his engagement with contemporary issues in business and financial management. Through his academic work, he continues to contribute to higher education and scholarly research in the field of management.

Mr. Mohit Kumar is an academic professional with over 17 years of experience in industry and academia. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, since March 2024. Previously, he worked as Assistant Professor and Head of the Management Department at North India Institute of Technology, Najibabad, and also served at GRD Institute of Management and Technology, Dehradun, where he held roles such as Controller of Examinations and Public Relations Officer. Earlier, he worked as an Account Officer at Delphi TVS Diesel Systems Ltd., Rudrapur. He holds an MBA in Finance and HR, an LL.B. in Taxation, and is pursuing a Ph.D. on the impact of Artificial Intelligence in banking. He has authored a book on Management Accounting, published research papers, presented at conferences, attended faculty development programs, and holds a patent related to management systems and process automation.

Dr. Charul Verma is an Assistant Professor at Teerthanker Mahaveer Institute of Management and Technology, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad with specialization in Digital Marketing. She holds a Ph.D. in Management, MBA in HR and Marketing, and a B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering. She has supervised more than 150 MBA dissertations and actively contributes to teaching, research, and academic mentoring. She also has industry experience with HDFC Bank Limited, which brings practical insight to her academic work. Her research has received over 555 citations with an h-index of 4, reflecting her scholarly impact. Deeply interested in inclusive growth and skill-based education, she serves as an editor of several academic books and is the author of works such as Chai, Chill aur Bill and Earn with Skills.