Vaidehi Shriram DaptardarDr. (Mrs.) Vaidehi Shriram Daptardar is presently Principal and Head of Department of Economics, Adarsh College of Arts and Commerce (University of Mumbai), Badlapur, Thane, Maharashtra. As a distinguished academician for the last 33 years, holding P.D. in economics and MBA in finance, she is actively associated with many organizations. She is the founder director of Somaiya Gandhian Studies Centre, Mumbai. Dr. Daptardar, recipient of Late Dattaji Tamhane Adarsh Shikshak Puraskar by Dnyansadhana Trust, Thane, has also completed research projects sponsored by University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi and University of Mumbai, Mumbai. Apart from authoring books, she has also published articles in journals of repute. She has attended and presented papers at various state, national and international conferences/seminars. A prolific academician and administrator, she is a Member of Academic Council, University of Mumbai. Her areas of specialisation include Indian economy, management and finance. Read More Read Less