Prof. Geethalakshmi Kochi is an UGC NET qualified Assistant Professor. She is an M.A. Economics Gold Medalist from Somaiya Vidyavihar University and is currently pursuing her PhD in Economics. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from the University of Mumbai. With this strong interdisciplinary foundation, she is adept at equipping students with both strong economic foundation and effective communication skills. She has 2.5 years of academic experience at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai, and industry experience as a Research Associate at IVM Podcasts. Her areas of interest include Development Economics, Managerial Economics, Public Finance, Agricultural Economics, and Rural Development. She has published Scopus-indexed and peer-reviewed papers and has presented at national and international conferences.