Monica DasDr. Monica Das, retired Associate Professor of Economics at Gargi College, Delhi University, was a Fellow at the Developing Countries Research Centre, Delhi. She was a visiting scholar at UBC (University of British Columbia, Canada) in 2000. She has een a member of the USA-based International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE) for twenty years and currently serves on its select committee. She has presented research papers and chaired sessions at international conferences in the USA, Canada, Australia, and the UK under IAFFE's auspices. Dr. Das has numerous works to her credit including those published by Penguin and Harper Collins. Her book 'Selected works of Fakir Mohan Senapati, ' published by Central Sahitya Akademi, received acclaim. She is the Chairperson/Managing Trustee of Fakir Mohan Foundation and directed the award-winning telefilm 'Anvesan' sponsored by Prasar Bharati. Dr. Das has served on committees and as a jury member for Doordarshan, India's television channel. Her deep concern for the environment and biodiversity led her to publish the book 'Animal Icons, ' and her articles on Indian art, heritage, and the environment have appeared in prestigious publications. She has travelled extensively, including a recent trip to Mexico to explore Mayan relics. Read More Read Less