Dr. Sandhya Rani

Teaching — Courses Taught

Publications (Summary)

Membership

M.Sc. Students Guided / Guiding

Research Work

• M.Sc. Thesis entitled “Consumer Behavior for Patanjali Products: An Exploratory Study in Pantnagar” submitted to G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar on July 2012.
• Ph.D Thesis entitled “An Analytical Approach to Study Health and Safety Measures among Rural Elderly in Uttarakhand” submitted to G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar on January 2016.
• Development of Personal Protective Tool i.e. a head load pad with detachable strap for rural elders, for reducing risks and hazards while carrying load on their heads.

Research Projects

• Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) – Project entitled “Co-creating Platform of, for & by Tribal Youth in Uttarakhand: Addressing Distressed Outmigration of Tribal Youth in Hilly Regions of Uttarakhand,” funded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the Tribal Sub-Plan. Sanction No. VC/PTC/6902, dated November 3, 2025; sanctioned amount:Rs.11.00 lakh.
• Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) – Project entitled “Merging Traditional Skills of Aipan with Sustainability and Community-Welfare of Scheduled Caste of Uttarakhand,” funded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the SC Sub-Plan. Sanction No. VC/PTC/6607, dated March 22, 2023; sanctioned amount: Rs.10.00 lakh.

Awards

1. Awarded Devbhumi Education Excellence Award at State level education award ceremony (4th edition) jointly organized by Amar Ujala and MIET Kumaon Haldwani on 20th February 2026.
2. awarded Young Scientist Award at 20th Uttarakhand State Science and Technology Conference (USSTC-2025) organized by UCOST at graphic era deemed to be university from 28-30 November 2025.
3. received 3rd prize in poster presentation in XVII Agriculture Science Congress at GBPUAT Pantnagar

Awards, Honours, Fellowships & Achievements

1. Devbhumi Education Excellence Award, State-Level Education Award Ceremony (4th Edition), jointly organized by Amar Ujala and MIET Kumaon, Haldwani, 20 February 2026.
2. Young Scientist Award, 20th Uttarakhand State Science and Technology Conference (USSTC-2025), organized by Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) at Graphic Era Deemed to be University, 28–30 November 2025.
3. 3rd Prize in Poster Presentation, XVII Agriculture Science Congress, GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar. 20–22 February 2025.
4. Appreciation Letter from the Vice Chancellor, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar, 7 April 2016.
5. Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) awarded by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, during Ph.D. in Family Resource Management.
6. UGC-NET (National Eligibility Test for Lectureship in Home Science), University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, December 2012.
7. Best Poster Award in the Poster Presentation at the National Seminar on Emerging Challenges and Paradigms for Sustainable Agri-Rural Development, organized by Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 18–20 December 2012.
8. 3rd Prize in Poster Presentation Contest, International Symposium on Agriculture Communication & Sustainable Rural Development, organized by GBPUAT, Pantnagar, 22–24 November 2012.
9. 1st Position in Tug of War Competition, Home Science Society, GBPUAT, Pantnagar, 10 February 2007.
10. 2nd Position in Antakshari Competition, Gangotri Bhawan, GBPUAT, Pantnagar, 2007–2008.

Research Papers

1. Godara, S., Mishra, R., Rani, S., Sangeeta, Gill, P., and Kaur, R. (2024). Does age affect mental health of working and non-working women? Afr. J. Biomed. Res., 27(4 Suppl.): 15481–15487.
2. Manizia, L., Mishra, R., and Rani, S. (2024). An insight into young adults’ attitude towards eve-teasing. Agric. Assoc. Text. Chem. Crit. Rev. J., 12(4): 7–10 (NAAS 6.00).
3. Renu, A., Rani, S., Vats, A., and Mishra, R. (2024). Development and utilization of bamboo-based handicrafts through cost-benefit analysis. Agric. Assoc. Text. Chem. Crit. Rev. J., 12(3): 12–16 (NAAS 6.00).
4. Mishra, R., Rani, S., Kumar, D., and Singh, R. (2023). Psychological health status: An alarm of onset of poor mental health among young adults. J. Community Mobil. Sustain. Dev., 18(3): 1039–1044 (NAAS 5.30).
5. Rani, S., Mishra, R., Kumar, D., and Kesarwani, K. (2023). Assessment of psychosocial behaviour of Patanjali product consumers. J. Community Mobil. Sustain. Dev., 18(3): 877–882 (NAAS 5.30).
6. Renu, A., and Rani, S. (2022). Analysis of demographic and work profile of rural bamboo handicraft workers. Asian J. Agric. Ext. Econ. Sociol., 40(11): 146–150 (NAAS 4.73).
7. Lohani, D., Vinay, D., and Rani, S. (2021). A study of low back pain severity among flour mill workers using Aberdeen Low Back Scale. Indian J. Health & Wellbeing, 12(2): 210.
8. Kesarwani, K., Sharma, P., Rani, S., and Kesarwani, P. (2020). Impact of rising temperature on the farmers working outdoor. Int. Arch. Appl. Sci. Technol., 11(4): 83–86.
9. Rani, S., Shukla, C., & Kesarwani, K. (2019). Analysis of consumer perception with reference to Patanjali products. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, 10(10–12), 286–289.
10. Rani, S., Kesarwani, K., & Rana, S. (2019). A study on consumer buying behaviour towards Patanjali products. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 8(6), 1095–1097.
11. Rani, S., Sharma, P., & Vats, A. (2017). Health status of elderly population in rural settings. Sanskruti International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 3(1), 87–94.
12. Rani, S., & Sharma, P. (2017). Health hazards associated with farm household activities performed by elderly rural women. International Journal of Scientific Research, 6(9), 244–245.
13. Rani, S., & Sharma, P. (2015). Elderly at the edge of risk in the village ecosystem. Asian Journal of Home Science, 10(2), 337–341.
14. Rani, S., & Shukla, C. (2012). Trend of Patanjali products: An Ayurvedic magic wand for healthy living. Paripex–Indian Journal of Research, 1(9), 93–94.
15. Rani, S., & Shukla, C. (2012). Impact of electronic communication media on consumers. Paripex–Indian Journal of Research, 1(4), 157–159.

Book Chapters

1. Rani, S., & Singh, D. (2024). Introduction to Aipan art, tools and techniques. In C. Shukla, S. Rani, S. Massey, & D. Singh (Eds.), A primer to entrepreneurial skill enhancement techniques for economic empowerment (pp. 18–20). College of Community Science, GBPUAT Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. ISBN 978-93-91664-11-4.
2. Rani, S., & Singh, D. (2024). Design and development of traditional Aipan art products. In C. Shukla, S. Rani, S. Massey, & D. Singh (Eds.), A primer to entrepreneurial skill enhancement techniques for economic empowerment (pp. 25–26). College of Community Science, GBPUAT Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. ISBN 978-93-91664-11-4.
3. Rani, S., and Singh, D. (2023). Rural tourism in India: Need, scope and challenges. In: Sustainability and recent trends in tourism and hospitality sector: Concept, prospect, innovation. Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, pp. 117–125. ISBN 978-81-19907-03-8.
4. Singh, D., and Rani, S. (2023). Promotion of gender equity through rural eco-tourism. In: Sustainability and recent trends in tourism and hospitality sector: Concept, prospect, innovation. Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, pp. 117–125. ISBN 978-81-19907-03-8.
5. Rani, S., Kesarwani, P., Kesarwani, K., & Sharma, P. (2019). Farmers and their problems due to heat stress. In Advances in agricultural and rural development (pp. 88–92). Rubicon Publications, Bloomsbury Square, London, England.
6. Rani, S., & Shukla, C. (2015). An analysis of consumer attitude towards Ayurvedic (Patanjali) products. In Extension for rural and agriculture development (pp. 155–161). Biotech Books. ISBN 978-81-7622-3386.
7. Mehra, N., Rani, S., Sharma, P., & Joshi, P. (2014). Ergonomic assessment of activities of front office worker in selected hospitality units and record related health. In Advances in safety management and human factors (pp. 61–64). AHFE Conference. ISBN 978-1-4951-2100-5.

Patents

1. A design patent titled “Microclimate Controlling Seat Cushion” has been granted to Dr. Harshita Bisht, Dr. Sandhya Rani, Dr. Ragini Mishra and Dr. Dhirendra Kumar. Design Number: 449933-001, Filing Date: 28th February 2025, Grant Date: 16th June 2025.
2. A design patent titled “WEARABLE EXOSKELETON FOR DESK WORKERS” Dr. Sandhya Rani, Dr. Harshita Bisht, Dr. Ragini Mishra and Dr. Dhirendra Kumar. Design Number: 453082-001, Filing Date: 26/03/2025, Grant Date: 1st July 2025.

Books (Authored / Edited)

1. पूनम, छाया शुक्ला एवं संध्या रानी (2025). पर्यावरण संरक्षण एवं संवर्धन: हरितिमा हेतु हमारे प्रयास. ओशन पब्लिकेशन, रामपुर. ISBN: 978-93-91664-64-0
2. Devadarshini, C., Kiran, Rani, S., Vashvi, and Renu. (2025). Food science and processing technologies. Elite Publishing House, New Delhi. ISBN 978-93-7108-599-1.
3. Mishra, S., Suryawanshi, A., Rani, S., Verma, B., and Gautam, D. (2025). Occupational ergonomics. Elite Publishing House (EPH), New Delhi. ISBN 978-93-7108-001-9.
4. Vats, A., Shukla, C., and Rani, S. (2023). Ergonomics and appropriate technologies. NIPA – GENX Electronic Resources & Solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi – 110034. ISBN 978-81-19103-12-6.