Bareilly: Janak Raj Joshi, a research scholar in the Department of Regional Economics at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, successfully completed his PhD viva voce, marking an important academic milestone.
His doctoral research, titled “Understanding the Role of Cooperatives in Poverty Reduction in Kailali District of Nepal: A Case Study of Navajeevan Cooperatives Limited,” examines the contribution of cooperative societies to poverty alleviation and socio-economic development in Nepal’s Kailali district.
The study analyses the functioning of cooperatives and their role in improving socio-economic conditions, with particular focus on Navajeevan Cooperatives Limited. The research explores how cooperative institutions can contribute to poverty reduction and local development.
The research was completed under the guidance of Dr Bhola Khan, Professor in the Department of Regional Economics. His supervision helped the scholar undertake a detailed study of the subject and develop research-based findings.
Faculty members, teachers and research scholars from the department attended the academic proceedings. Those present appreciated Joshi’s presentation and research work and extended their best wishes for his future endeavours.
