Faculty as an Interdisciplinary Research Centre under the
Area Studies Programme of the UGC/GOI in 1976. Centre
for Integrated Rural Development Programme was
established in 1979. Centre for Women’s Studies and
Development
NATIONAL WORKSHOP
Supported
by
the
University
Grants
ON
commission was set up as a separate unit in 1987-88.
“BASIC AND APPLIED ECONOMETRICS”
Malaviya Centre for Peace Research was established in
(13th March to 19th, 2015)
1997 as an independent, interdisciplinary centre for the
ORGANISED BY
CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF NEPAL & DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMICS, FSS, BHU
IN JOINT ASSOCIATION WITH
THE INDIAN ECONOMETRIC SOCIETY (TIES)
Faculty. Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and
Inclusive Policy was established in 2008. The Department
The Banaras Hindu University:
Govt., the Department of Psychology has a consulting
The Banaras Hindu University (BHU), founded
PATRON
Prof. G.C. Tripathi
Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Banaras Hindu University
by Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviyaji in 1916, is
DEAN
Prof. R.R. Jha
Faculty of Social Sciences, BHU
WORKSHOP DIRECTOR
of Political Science has a Centre for the Study of State
Centre and the Department has a Research Unit.
one of the most prestigious Central Universities in the
Faculty runs 6-Semester B. A. (Hons.) and 4-
country. An autonomous institution of distinction having
Semester M.A. Courses. Ph. D. scholars are enrolled for
the Hon’ble President of India as its Visitor, BHU is the
research in all the departments and centres of the Faculty.
largest residential University in Asia. Being a living
The Faculty also introduced two year special courses at
embodiment of such visionaries as Mahamana Malaviyaji,
Masters level in Personnel Management & Industrial
Dr. Annie Besant and Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, this seat of
Relation; Social Work & Public Administration; one year PG
learning epitomizes a synthesis of ancient wisdom and
Diploma in Japanese Studies and one year PG Diploma in
modern scientific temper. The holistic model of education,
Conflict Management and Development.
conceived and enriched by its illustrious founder, offers
Prof. B.V. Singh
Professor of Economics & Coordinator
refreshingly new perspectives to young minds and
nurtures and facilitates their creative talent.
Centre for the Study of Nepal, FSS, BHU
Faculty of Social Sciences:
The Centre for Study of Nepal:
The Centre for the Study of Nepal, Faculty of
Social Sciences, Banaras Hindu University is established by
University Grants Commission under its Area Study
ORGANISING SECRETARIES
Prof. M. Mishra
Department of Economics
Dr. N.P. Singh
Centre for Study of Nepal
The Faculty of Social Sciences came into
Programme in 1976. Initially it was devoted to the study of
existence in 1971 with five constituent Departments viz.
Nepal only. In course of time, the area of study was
Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
extended to include Trans-Himalayan region vis-à-vis Study
and four independent Centers for interdisciplinary studies.
of Nepal, to understand the Indian subcontinent in its
The Centre for the Study of Nepal was added to the
totality. It is extending the agenda to cover the whole
South Asian Region for understanding Nepal and Trans-
and international business. The focus is both on theory and
rickshaw and taxi.
Since the place is a tourist hub
Himalayan Region in additional larger perspective. The
applied aspects of study.
applicants are advised to book the tickets in advance.
The Indian Econometrics Society
Aim of the Workshop:
The Indian Econometric Society (TIES) is a registered
This
society under Public Societies Registration Act, formed in
understanding of applied econometric tools which are
1960. It is one of the oldest and largest body of
extensively used in the field of applied economics research
professional econometricians and quantitative economists
and teaching. The programme would also offer hands-on
with more than 2000 members from all over India and
training using econometric soft ware of different
abroad.
economists,
programmes to equip the scholars and teachers for a
mathematicians and statisticians of India and abroad; To
better understanding of interpreting and analyzing
promote development of econometric methodology and
econometric estimations and findings that are obtained
techniques.
using various econometric softwares. The selected sub
Centre has undertaken and organized various activities,
such as special lecture, field work to Nepal, Introduction of
UG and PG level courses, workshops and essay
competition. The Centre has all facilities to hold such
events. It has an independent building and separate
Library and staff and faculty members.
The Centre has been the focal point of
Nepalese politics. It has has also been acting as an active
platform for continuous interaction between States and
Non-State actors of India and Nepal. It has organised
functions (cultural and social) and get together, meetings
with the Nepalese citizens coming to Banaras or Banaras
To
provide
a
forum
for
About Varanasi:
existence in 1918 offers at presents B.A. (Hons.), M.A., Ph.D
and D.Litt degrees. The Department boasts of having as its
faculty stalwarts like Prof. Gyan Chand, Prof. N.J.Shah, Dr. Hans
Raj Soni,
Prof.
B.P.Adarkar, Prof.
A.K.Dasgupta, Prof.
R.N.Bhrgava, Prof. D. K. Srivastava among others. At present
the Department that has 09 Professors, 01 Associate
Professors and 01 Assistant Professor, is headed by Prof. M. P.
Singh. The Department has a separate research unit entitled to
undertake research work of contemporary importance. The
thrust area is regional development with an orientation of
development economics and dynamic macro aspects. The
department
offers
specializations
like
econometrics,
environmental and resource economics, industrial economics
at
imparting
a
thorough
proposed five day workshop:
Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities of the world with
The Department of Economics that came into
aims
themes from the list given below will be focused in the
Hindu University.
Department of Economics:
programme
A.
Basic Issues in construction and application of
a international brand of Heritage City situated on the Bank
econometric
of Holy River Ganga, famous for Lord Vishwanath, Gautam
economics.
Buddha and Jainism. It is of the few places in India known
for religious, cultural, educational above all heritage
B.
with
less
certain
predictability,
therefore
participants are advised to carry warm winter clothes for a
related
to
applied
Multiple regression Analysis: issues, tests,
specifications and application.
tourism. In the early part of February Varanasi still enjoys a
winter
models
C.
Simultaneous Equations Models
D.
Application of Time series and Panel Data.
E.
Training
comfortable stay. The city is on South Central Railway and
the Grand Trunk Road with very good connectivity of all
the three medium rail, road and air. The nearby railway
stations are Varanasi Cantt, Varanasi City, Manduadih
(Varanasi) and Mughal Sarai and the Varanasi City Buss
Stand is just adjacent to Varanasi Cantt Railway Station. All
the railway stations and bus stand are frequently
connected to the Banaras Hindu University both by auto
and skill formation of use of
econometrics for carrying empirical research
(funded projects and sponsored research).
Registration Fee:
Dates to Remember:
Workshop date will be tentatively 13.03.2015 to

19.02.2015 based on the appreciation of various
Rs. 2000 per delegate for faculty members /
faculty scholars
Prof. M. Mishra, Dept of Economics (Mobile
No: 09838419845)
other activities and in consultation with The
Indian Econometric Society. Last date for

pm IST. The shortlisted candidates will be
Rs. 1500 per delegate for M.Phil and PhD
Dr. N. P. Singh, Centre for the Study of
Nepal (Mobile No: 09451585793)
research scholars
submission of application is 01-03-2015 4.30

communicated by 05 March,2015.
Rs.3000
per
delegate
for
policy
makers/corporate sector.
Guidelines for Registration:



made only through DD drawn in favour of the
come first served basis.
Coordinator, CENTRE FOR THE STUDY
OF NEPAL, Banaras Hindu University payable
at Varanasi-221005, UP. The registration fee
scholars [M.Phil and Ph.D. students] of Social
Sciences and (Primarily Economics, Statistics,
includes workshop Kit, Lunch, Tea/Coffee.

Commerce and Management) Related /Sister
personnel .
Prior registration is required and no spot
admission is allowed and registration form
should be accompanied with prescribed fees.
Participants may use the hard copy of the
registration form / may also submit their
registration as an e-mail attachment using MS
Word

to
bhupendravsingh@gmail.com
/
The
completed
registration
form
in
the
prescribed format must reach the workshop
Disciplines and the policy makers / corporate

The Payment of course/ workshop fee should be
Limited participants would be selected on first
It is open for Faculty Members, Research
Convener on or before 25th January 2015.

Travel and Accommodation:

The participants are requested to make their
own travel arrangements in advance and
accommodation.
Those
who
need
accommodation should intimate clearly in the
registration form and pay the full cost of
accommodation. However, the accommodation
on the first come first served basis will be
arranged on full payment of room tariff in
mmishrabhu@gmail.com.
advance in addition to the delegate fee. No TA
The use of e-mail is encouraged for all further
& DA will be paid to the participants. Advance
correspondence
intimation about travel plan of the delegates will
and
acceptance
for
participation will be sent to the delegates only
through e-mail.
ORGANISING SECRETARIES
Prof. B. V. Singh, Coordinator, Centre for
the Study of Nepal ( Mob. No: o9450585318)
be much appreciated.
NOTE:
DELEGATES ARE REQUESTED TO
BRING THEIR OWN LAP-TOPS FOR
PRACTICAL SESSIONS.
PH.D SCHOLARS HAVE TO PROVIDE
A BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE OF
CURRENT ACADEMIC YEAR, DULY
ATTESTED BY HOD