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Dr. Arpita Sharma

Dr. Arpita Sharma
Principal Scientist & Head
Fisheries Economics, Extension & Statistics Division
M.Sc.| Ph.D.
+91 22 26361446/7/8 | Extn: 440(O)
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Research Interests

  • Intellectual Property Rights and Trade
  • Gender and Social issues
  • International Business
  • Gender, Technology and Development

Academic Interests

  • Communication and Journalism (FEX 502)
  • Organizational Behaviour and Development (FEX 504)
  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment (FEX 506)
  • Gender Mainstreaming and Livelihood Development (FEX 511)
  • Technology Commercialization and Intellectual Property Management (FEX 605)

Student Guided

  • Ph.D. : 9 awarded, 1 submitted
  • M.F.Sc./M.Sc. : 25 awarded
  • Post Graduate Diploma (Fisheries Administration & Management) : 5 awarded
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Technology Management in Agriculture, ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) and University of Hyderabad (UoH) : 1 awarded

Research Papers

Sr No. Name Year Title Journal Vol Page No. NAAS ID NAAS rating
1. N. Katre, Arpita Sharma, S.N. Ojha, L. Tyagi and V.K. Yadav 2024 Reservoir Fisheries Governance Quality Index: Development and Validation Ecological Indicators 158 1-12 111562 E011 13
2. S.D. Waghmare, S. Prakash, Arpita Sharma, K.K. Krishnani, V.K. Yadav and N. Qureshi 2024 Evaluating Economic Viability and Environmental Externalities of Integrated Tilapia-sugarcane Farming in Maharashtra Agricultural Water Management 302 108967 A102 11.9
3. S. Wasave, S. Kamble, T. Kazi, S. Wasave, Sreekant G. B. and Arpita Sharma 2025 A Bibliometric Review on Ghost Fishing: Impacts on Marine Environment and Governing Measures Marine Pollution Bulletin 212 212,117604 M022 11.3
4. K. Suresh K. Patro, V.K. Yadav, V. S. Bharti, Arun Sharma, Arpita Sharma and T. Senthil Kumar 2023 IoT and ML Approach for Ornamental Fish Behaviour Analysis Scientific Reports 13 1-17 1-17 9.8
5. B. M. Yadav and Arpita Sharma 2022 Gender Analysis of Ornamental Fish Production Units in Maharashtra Frontiers in Marine Science 9 1-11 F099 8.8
6. Ninan S. and Arpita Sharma 2006 Cross Sectional Analysis of Patents in Indian Fisheries Sector Journal of World Patent Information (Elsevier Journal) 28 147-158 - 8.7
7. S. Pal, V. K Yadav, Arpita Sharma, P. S. Ananthan, N. Qureshi, S. Dey, P. Jana, S. Karmakar and S. N. Ojha 2022 Coastal Multi- Hazard Vulnerability Mapping: A Case Study Along the Coast of South 24 Parganas District, East Coast of India Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing 50 (9) 1701–1712 J563 8.2
8. Arpita Sharma and Sethulakshmi C.S. 2023 Assessment of Occupational Hazards and Usage of Sea Safety Devices by Fishers of Kerala, India Journal of Agromedicine - 1-9 J037 8.1
9. S. Prusty and Arpita Sharma 2023 Occupational Hazards Faced by Inland Fishers of Odisha State, India Journal of Agromedicine - 1-8 J037 8.1
10. S. Agnes Daney Angela and Arpita Sharma 2023 Analysis of Socio- economics and Occupational Dimensions of Shrimp Farmers of Tamil Nadu Aquaculture Research - 1-17 A280 7.9
11. K.Dhenuvakonda, Arpita Sharma, K. P. Prasad, R. Sharma and S.K. Sharma 2021 Development of an Android Based Application System for Fish Farmers Agricultural Research 11 240-248 A095 7.4
12. K Suresh Kumar Patro,V.K. Yada*, V. S. Bharti, A. Sharma and Arpita Sharma 2023 Fish Detection in Underwater Environments Using Deep Learning National Academy Science Letters- India (Springer) 46 (5) 407–412 N010 7.2
13. Arpita Sharma, S. Prusty, Rajiv Rathod, Arthi R., Andrew Watterson and Lissandra Cavalli 2023 Occupational Hazards of Indian Shrimp Farm Workers All Life 16 (1) 1-15 A125 7
14. M. Meharoof, V.K. Yadav, Arpita Sharma, Anitha, V., T.T. Paul, L. Paul, C.P. Dave 2024 Economic Valuation of Cultural Ecosystem Services: A Case of Tropical Reservoir Ecosystem Journal of Environmental Biology 45(5) 576 J211 6.6
15. Amitava Ghosh, S.S. Dana, Arpita Sharma, P.K. Sahu, D. Basu, and R. Goswami 2022 Perception of Fishers about Livelihood Developmental Interventions by Various GOs and NGOs in Indian Sundarbans: A Comparative Study Indian Journal of Fisheries 69 146-153 I068 6.4
16. S.V. Patil and Arpita Sharma 2021 Prioritisation of Training Needs of Extension Personnel in Brackishwater Shrimp Aquaculture of Maharashtra, India Indian Journal of Fisheries 68(4) 135-141 I068 6.4
17. B. Debnath, M. Krishnan, P.S. Ananthan, B. Debnath, Arpita Sharma and R. Sharma 2015 Fisheries of Gumti (Dumboor) Reservoir in Tripura: Production, Performance and Management Indian Journal of Fisheries 62 (3) 14-20 I068 6.4

Other Publications

Books

  • Arpita Sharma and Shivta Kureel (2025) Grassroot Innovations in Fisheries and Aquaculture, Rupam Sharma and S.P. Shukla (eds), Published by Daya Publishing House®, A Division of Astral International Pvt. Ltd., Ansari Road, Darya Ganj New Delhi-110 002, ISBN: 978-93-5919-916-0, pp: 113
  • Shweta Kumari and Arpita Sharma (2025) Pinjrey mein Machli Paalan, Published by Daya Publishing House®, Astral International Pvt. Ltd., Ansari Road, Darya Ganj New Delhi-110 002, ISBN: 978-93-5919-662-26, pp: 117
  • Arpita Sharma, G. Venugopal, R. Sharma, S. P. Shukla, S. Babu and P. B. Sawant (eds) (2012) Indigenous Technical Knowledge in Fisheries of East Coast of India, Published by NPH, New Delhi, ISBN No. 978-93-80428-70-3, pp.165
  • Arpita Sharma, R. Sharma, S. P. Shukla and P.B. Sawant (eds) (2012) Indigenous Technical Knowledge in Fisheries Sector of Northern and Central Region of India, Published by NPH, New Delhi, ISBN No. 978-93-80428-65-9, pp.118
  • Arpita Sharma, R. Sharma, S. P. Shukla and P. B. Sawant (eds) (2012) Indigenous Technical Knowledge in Fisheries Sector of West Coast of India, Published by NPH, New Delhi, ISBN No. 978-93-80428-65-9, pp. 212
  • D. Kumar, Arpita Sharma, R. Sharma, S.P. Shukla and S. Babu (2010) Indigeneous Technical Knowledge in Fisheries Sector of North east, India, Published by CIFE, Mumbai, ISBN No. 978-93-80469-79-9 (Set) 978-93-80469- pp:122
  • Arpita Sharma eds (2022) Chatra Shodh Saransh, (Student Research Abstracts) Published by ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai (Awarded Best Hindi Publication by ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai in 2022)
  • Dilip Kumar, R. Uniyal, S.P. Shukla, Arpita Sharma (2010) Pracheen Granthon Mein Matsya Evam Matsyiki (Fish and Fisheries in Ancient Scriptures), Published by NPH, New Delhi

Ongoing Projects

Externally funded

  • Swachhtha Action Plan: Commercial Utilisation of Fish Waste in Fish Markets of Urban Locations, ICAR, New Delhi
  • Consultancy Project: lnvestigation on Ecological status, Conservation and Enhancement of Fisheries in Sardar Sarovar Reservoir, Maharashtra, DoF, Maharashtra
  • Kisan Sarathi 2.0: Enhancement, Operations, Maintenance and Support, ICAR, New Delhi
  • National Scientific and Technological Survey on Resources Devoted to Research and Development Institutions in Agriculture

Completed Projects as Principal Investigator

Institute funded

  • Evaluation of Ergonomical and Socio-economical Problems of Women Engaged in Prawn peeling
  • Evaluation of Ergonomical and Socio-economical Problems of Women Engaged in Prawn peeling
  • Conceptualization of a Working Model of a Women Fisher Co-operative in West Bengal
  • Empirical Study of Patents in Fisheries Sector
  • Documentation of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) in Fisheries Sector
  • Documentation of Endogenous Grassroots Innovations in Fisheries Sector and Facilitation of Patents
  • Capacity building of Stakeholders to Integrate Fisheries and Aquaculture in Emergency Response and Preparedness
  • Percolation Tank Based Aquaculture for Tribals in Nashik District, Maharashtra by Convergence of Corporate Social Responsibility Model 2019-2022, ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai
  • India’s Patented Technological Innovations in Fisheries and Aquaculture

Externally Funded Projects (10)

  • Occupational Workload of Women in Different Occupations funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi
  • Quality of living Indices funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi
  • Socio-Economics & Fisheries of Maharashtra (Consultancy Project) funded by Co-operative Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE), India
  • Production Possibilities of Fish Products from Low Cost Fish in Coastal Villages funded by Technology Information and Forecast Assessment Council (TIFAC), New Delhi
  • Assessment of Literacy and Health status of Fishing Communities (Network Project) funded by Ministry of Rural Development, New Delhi
  • Livelihood and Biological Studies of Gulf of Khambatt funded by Ministry of Earth and Sciences, New Delhi
  • Capacity Development of Fisherwomen of India funded by ICAR, New Delhi
  • Appraisal of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) funded by UNDP and Ministry of Rural Development, New Delhi

Awards

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Patents Granted

  • Fish Drying Rack Inventors: B.B. Nayak, A. Ghag and Arpita Sharma This fish drying rack has been transferred to Arnala Fisheries Cooperative Society, Thane
  • Catfish Hatchery and Rearing of Seed Under Three Tier System Inventors: C.S. Chaturvedi, W.S. Lakra and Arpita Sharma This hatchery has been commercialised and licensed to 2 parties.

Patent Published

  • Leather Fabric and a Process for its Preparation Inventors: S. Soni, Arpita Sharma and Martin Xavier

Copyrights granted

  • S. Ninan and Arpita Sharma (2005) Stakeholder Perception of Patenting Activities in Fisheries and Aquaculture, Diary Number 296/05-CCL
  • B. Debnath, Arpita Sharma and N. Devi (2013) ITK Appropriateness Scale, Diary Number L-53010/2013
  • Arpita Sharma (2022) Gender Analysis Tool For Fisheries And Aquaculture (GATFA) Number: L111-574/2-2022
  • Arpita Sharma (2022) Gender Analysis Tool For Fisheries And Aquaculture (GATFA) Number: L111-574/2-2022
  • Md. Meharoof, V.K Yadav, Arpita Sharma and S.N. Ojha (2024) Fish Culture Area Mapping. Efficient Ranching Assessment, and Change Detection for Reservoirs (FISH CAMERA-CDR) Framework, Number L-141291/2024

Trademarks granted

FishANUre

  • Application Number: 6392165, Class 01, Style: Word,
  • Application Number: 6392166, Class 01, Style: Device
    Developers: Arpita Sharma, Anurag Singh, Martin Xavier, Shubham Soni and V/S. Bharti.
    This technology of FishANUre has been commercialised and licensed to FISHCOPFED, Patna, Bihar.

Technologies developed

  • Internet of Things (IoT) Prototype for Biofloc Fish Culture
    Developer: Kirnamayi D and Arpita Sharma CIFE Technology Number 2022, 22F/PD/0064
  • FishANUre: Organic Fish Manure from Fish waste a Do It Yourself (DIY) Technology
    Developer: Anurag Singh, Arpita Sharma, Martin Xavier and Shubham Soni
    CIFE Technology No. 23F/PD/0102
  • CIFE-Shubh Leather: Leather Fabric and a Process for its Preparatbrion
    Developer: Shubham Soni, Arpita Sharma and Martin Xavier
    CIFE Technology No. 21F/PD/0060
  • Reservoir Fisheries Governance Quality Index (RFGQI)
    Developer: Arpita Sharma, Nidhi Katre, S.N. Ojha, Lalit Tyagi and Vinod K. Yadav
    CIFE Technology No. 24F/FW/0112
  • Ornamental Fish detection and Behaviour Analysis (OFDABA): IoT and Machine Learning approach br Developer-Vinod Kumar Yadav,Suresh K. Patro, Vidya S. Bharti, Arun Sharma, Ashutosh Deo and Arpita Sharma
    CIFE Technology No. 24F/FW/0114

Mobile Apps Developed