Dr. Debaprasad Sarkar

Debaprasad Sarkar, Ph.D, D.Litt ( Associate Professor & Ex. Head (July, 2014 to July, 2022), Dept. of Economics, Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College, 85, Middle Rd. & 6, River Side Rd. Barrackpore, Kolkata 700120.
Academic Experience: More than 21 years of Teaching experience ; 5 Major project Completed and ongoing; more than 50 research articles;
Executive Editor: Journal of Business and Economic Issues, ISBN 0974-9144.
SPECIFIC ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Convener, Research Monitoring Cell, Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College,
2. Coordinator, DDE Courses Under Directorate of Distance Education, VU, Study Centre: 049,
3. Finance officer or Bursar (From December 2016) of Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College,
4. Assistant P.F. Manager (From December 2016) of Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College,
5. Previously Finance officer of NAYALI GRAMIN, a Non-govt. Organization of Durbachati, Patharpratima Block, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India.)

EDUCATION

Ph. D (Economics): Jadavpur University, India.
Master in Science (Economics): Calcutta University, India.

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Economics and Econometrics, Aging, Health (social science), Waste Management and Disposal

Scopus Publications

Economic aspects of waste valorisation with the aid of anaerobic digestion and other technologies
Sutripta Sarkar, Debaprasad Sarkar
Biomethane Through Resource Circularity Research Technology and Practices, 2021
India is a densely populated country with an ever-increasing population. While increase in population creates a crunch in resources, a lot of waste is also generated, especially in cities and towns. Waste disposal and management is one of the major problems facing the municipal authorities, with an increase in the urbanisation process. Studies on composition of wastes have revealed that around 75–85% of the waste generated is either biodegradable or recyclable. Composting of waste is one of the oldest methods of waste valorisation. It reduces the waste through biological processes and the end product can be used as soil vitaliser. However, a lot of space and time is required for waste to biodegrade by this process. Anaerobic biodegradation of waste to form biogas is a beneficial technology for waste valorisation. Biogas derived from the biomethanation process can be used to replace conventional cooking gas. It can be compressed, bottled, and marketed as compressed biogas. It can also be used to generate electricity. The slurry, the end product of anaerobic digestion, is rich in nutrients and can be used as soil enhancer. Thermal degradation techniques are being used to derive energy from waste. Bioethanol can be produced by the process of fermentation from waste. It is in high demand after governments of several countries, including India, have mandated the blending of bioethanol with traditional fossil fuels like petrol and diesel. This chapter focuses on different valorisation techniques of municipal solid waste with special emphasis on biomethanation, or anaerobic digestion. Both the quality and quantity of waste generated changes with time, and optimisation is required for a constant output. This is especially true for emerging economies like India, where most of the waste is dumped in landfills. The cost/benefit analysis shows that anaerobic digestion is perhaps the best valorisation process because of its high economic and environmental benefits.
Impact of riverbank erosion: A case study
Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies, 2017

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

SOCIOECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN INDIA: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY USING NFHS-5
Sayantan Marik, Dr. Debaprasad Sarkar
IJFMR - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH; ISSN no. 2582 … , 2025
2025
Sense of Security: Aftermath of Extreme Left Insurgency and Conflict in Bankura District, West Bengal, India
DSC Dr. Debaprasad Sarkar, Dr. Sanchita Roy
TIJER - INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL 12 (6), c278-c285 , 2025
2025
Determinants of Livelihood Choices_ An Empirical Analysis on Displaced Households due to River-Bank Erosion from Malda District in West Bengal, India
S Chel, D Roy, S. & Sarkar
The Journal of Scientific Discourse 2 (3), 78-93 , 2025
2025
Variations in Wealth Related Child Health Inequalities Across Indian States
DS Suchalita Das
Recent Advancement in Science; The Indian Scenario 1 , 2023
2023
Health impact of Arsenic Contamination in Groundwater in Barrackpore Municipal Area, West Bengal
D Sarkar, BK Kunwar
Recent Advancement in Science; The Indian Scenario 1 , 2023
2023
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CAMPUS GARDEN WASTE (CGW)
D Sarkar, P Biswas, BK Kunwar
The Journal of Oriental Research Madras, (UGC care group-1 Journal), ISSN no … , 2023
2023
FACTORS EXPLAINING HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME GAP: A CASE STUDY ON BANKURA, WEST BENGAL
S Roy, D Sarkar
Journal of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda ISSN 57 (2), 0422 , 2023
2023
RESONANCE OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT FROM WEST BENGAL, INDIA
D Sarkar, P Mukhophadhyy, S Sarkar, BK Kunwar
Journal of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (UGC care group-1 … , 2023
2023
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN RURAL PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN WEST BENGAL, INDIA
D Sarkar
Journal ANVESAK, (UGC care group-1 Journal), ISSN no. 0378-4568 53 (1(II)) , 2023
2023
Citations: 2
Comparative Study on Mental Health Status and Nutritional status of Geriatric People Residing inside and out-side oldage home
D Kantal, S. & Sarkar
Journal of Busines and Economic Issues, ISSN- 0974-9144 12 (2), 7-24 , 2022
2022
Is Socioeconomic Sub-Group Targeting Important for Effective Control of Child Under-Nutrition in India
S Das, D Sarkar
Journal of The Asiatic Society of Mumbai, 0972-0766 , 2022
2022
Citations: 1
Is Socioeconomic Sub-Group Targeting Important for Effective Control of Child Under-Nutrition in India?
D Das, S. and Sarkar
Journal of The Asiatic Society of Mumbai, (UGC care group-1 Journal).ISSN … , 2022
2022
13 Economic Aspects of Waste
S Sarkar, D Sarkar
Biomethane through Resource Circularity: Research, Technology and Practices, 143 , 2021
2021
Economic Aspects of Waste Valorisation with the Aid of Anaerobic Digestion and Other Technologies
S Sarkar, D Sarkar
Biomethane through Resource Circularity Research, Technology and Practice … , 2021
2021
Effect of TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA Supplementation on Blood Glucose and Lipid profile Level of Streptozotoc in Induced Diabetic Rat
D Roy, S. Ghosh, P. and Sarkar
World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences WJPLS, ISSN 2454 – 2229 7 … , 2021
2021
Health and Well-Being of the Elderly People Before and After COVID-19 Outbreak: A Survival Challenge in West Bengal, India
P Biswas, S Roy, D Sarkar
In Quest of Humane Development: Human Development, Community Networking and … , 2021
2021
Citations: 1
Survival Challenges of Elderly in West Bengal During COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from West Bengal, India
SR Debaprasad Sarkar, Priya Biswas
Socio, Economic, Environmental and Educational Impact of COVID-19 - Issues … , 2020
2020
Factors Influencing Primary Healthcare Facility System: A Case Study on Khargram Block, Murshidabad, West Bengal
SR Debaprasad Sarkar
Social Sector at its Cross Roads: The Indian Scenario, ISBN: 978-93-5299-760-2 1 , 2019
2019
Socio-economic Consequences of the Ganga River Erosion at Malda District, West Bengal, India
D Sarkar
Inclusive Growth and Backward Region Development: Sectoral Issues 1 , 2019
2019
Health and Well-being of the Elderly Women: A survival challenge in West Bengal
PK Debaprasad Sarkar
Social Sector at its Cross Roads The Indian Scenario, ISBN: 978-93-5299-760-2 1 , 2019
2019

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Impact of riverbank erosion: A case study
M Borderon
Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies , 2017
2017.0
Citations: 73
Socioeconomic Determinants of Child Malnutrition in India: Evidence from NFHS-III.
D Sarkar, SK Haldar
Available at SSRN 2420293 , 2014
2014.0
Citations: 14
Overall inequality verses wealth based inequality in child malnutrition: an empirical illustration for India
D Sarkar, SK Haldar
Available at SSRN 2420296 , 2014
2014.0
Citations: 6
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN RURAL PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN WEST BENGAL, INDIA
D Sarkar
Journal ANVESAK, (UGC care group-1 Journal), ISSN no. 0378-4568 53 (1(II)) , 2023
2023.0
Citations: 2
Das, Sushil K Haldar, Debaprasad Sarkar, Marion Borderon, Stefan Kienberger, Ivy Das Gupta, Sangeeta Kundu, and Debarati Guha-Sapir. 2017.“Impact of Riverbank Erosion: A Case …
TK Das
Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies 21 (2), 73-81 , 0
Citations: 2
Is Socioeconomic Sub-Group Targeting Important for Effective Control of Child Under-Nutrition in India
S Das, D Sarkar
Journal of The Asiatic Society of Mumbai, 0972-0766 , 2022
2022.0
Citations: 1
Health and Well-Being of the Elderly People Before and After COVID-19 Outbreak: A Survival Challenge in West Bengal, India
P Biswas, S Roy, D Sarkar
In Quest of Humane Development: Human Development, Community Networking and … , 2021
2021.0
Citations: 1
SOCIOECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN INDIA: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY USING NFHS-5
Sayantan Marik, Dr. Debaprasad Sarkar
IJFMR - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH; ISSN no. 2582 … , 2025
2025.0
Sense of Security: Aftermath of Extreme Left Insurgency and Conflict in Bankura District, West Bengal, India
DSC Dr. Debaprasad Sarkar, Dr. Sanchita Roy
TIJER - INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL 12 (6), c278-c285 , 2025
2025.0
Determinants of Livelihood Choices_ An Empirical Analysis on Displaced Households due to River-Bank Erosion from Malda District in West Bengal, India
S Chel, D Roy, S. & Sarkar
The Journal of Scientific Discourse 2 (3), 78-93 , 2025
2025.0
Variations in Wealth Related Child Health Inequalities Across Indian States
DS Suchalita Das
Recent Advancement in Science; The Indian Scenario 1 , 2023
2023.0
Health impact of Arsenic Contamination in Groundwater in Barrackpore Municipal Area, West Bengal
D Sarkar, BK Kunwar
Recent Advancement in Science; The Indian Scenario 1 , 2023
2023.0
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CAMPUS GARDEN WASTE (CGW)
D Sarkar, P Biswas, BK Kunwar
The Journal of Oriental Research Madras, (UGC care group-1 Journal), ISSN no … , 2023
2023.0
FACTORS EXPLAINING HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME GAP: A CASE STUDY ON BANKURA, WEST BENGAL
S Roy, D Sarkar
Journal of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda ISSN 57 (2), 0422 , 2023
2023.0
RESONANCE OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT FROM WEST BENGAL, INDIA
D Sarkar, P Mukhophadhyy, S Sarkar, BK Kunwar
Journal of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (UGC care group-1 … , 2023
2023.0
Comparative Study on Mental Health Status and Nutritional status of Geriatric People Residing inside and out-side oldage home
D Kantal, S. & Sarkar
Journal of Busines and Economic Issues, ISSN- 0974-9144 12 (2), 7-24 , 2022
2022.0
Is Socioeconomic Sub-Group Targeting Important for Effective Control of Child Under-Nutrition in India?
D Das, S. and Sarkar
Journal of The Asiatic Society of Mumbai, (UGC care group-1 Journal).ISSN … , 2022
2022.0
13 Economic Aspects of Waste
S Sarkar, D Sarkar
Biomethane through Resource Circularity: Research, Technology and Practices, 143 , 2021
2021.0
Economic Aspects of Waste Valorisation with the Aid of Anaerobic Digestion and Other Technologies
S Sarkar, D Sarkar
Biomethane through Resource Circularity Research, Technology and Practice … , 2021
2021.0
Effect of TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA Supplementation on Blood Glucose and Lipid profile Level of Streptozotoc in Induced Diabetic Rat
D Roy, S. Ghosh, P. and Sarkar
World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences WJPLS, ISSN 2454 – 2229 7 … , 2021
2021.0