Prof. (Dr.) Parashram Patil is an Indian agricultural economist and internationally recognized expert in agriculture and natural resources economics. His journey—from agricultural labourer to global agricultural economist—is both noteworthy and inspirational. He holds a Doctorate from Shivaji University, Kolhapur (Agro-based Industry of India) and a Post-Doctorate from Savitribai Phule University, Pune (Natural Resources Accounting). He is also a prestigious Prime Minister Memorial & Library Fellow, where he worked extensively on India’s agricultural export competitiveness.
Current Roles:
- Senior Advisor (Agriculture), Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (Govt. of Maharashtra, (State NITI Aayog).
- Member, Goa Institute for Future Transformation (State NITI Aayog).
- Member, Onion & Tomato Price Policy Committee, Govt. of Maharashtra.
- Independent Director, Maharashtra State Cashew Board, Govt. of Maharashtra.
- Board Member, APEDA (Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India).
- Adjunct Professor, Yashwantrao Chavan School of Rural Development, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
- Adjunct Faculty, Vamnicom, Ministry of Cooperation, Govt. of India.
- Chairman, The Institute for Natural Resources (Think Tank).
- Founder, Western Ghat Forest Lab.
International Engagements: Dr. Patil has worked with:
- Asian Development Bank (ADB).
- United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
- United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
- Indo-German Cooperation on Agriculture Market Development.
Research & Policy Focus:
- Agricultural markets & value chains
- Agricultural trade liberalisation & WTO negotiations
- Forest accounting & climate change
- Food security & agri-health economics
- Agricultural geopolitics & export competitiveness
Publications & Thought Leadership:
- Author of 8 books on Agricultural policy, forest accounting, international trade.
- Published widely in international and national journals.
- Regular contributor to leading Indian newspapers on agriculture policy and markets.
Advisory & Impact:
Dr. Patil has provided policy advice to governments, multilateral agencies, corporates, farmer organisations, and civil society groups. His work bridges research, policy, and practice, with a strong focus on agricultural exports, agribusiness, agricultural geopolitics, agricultural health economic, food security and sustainable natural resource management.
Online Presence:
🌐 Website: drparashrampatil.com
📺 YouTube: Dr. Parashram Patil
💼 LinkedIn: Profile
📘 Facebook: Profile
📚 Books: Amazon Author Page
