Dr. Bhattacharya, presently working as Professor of Economics in the Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, West Bengal, India. Seven Ph.D. scholars are awarded under his supervision and 10 are working. Dr Bhattacharya published 50 research papers, 26 book chapters and 8 edited books in national & international platforms. He also completed 8 major & minor research projects funded by different reputed agencies like UGC, ICSSR & Govt. of West Bengal. The area of interest of Dr Bhattacharya are health economics, education economics, climate & environmental hazards. The profile of Dr Bhattacharya can be checked from https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/555914