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Ravinder Kumar is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. He completed his Master of Commerce and Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications from the same university. He has qualified the UGC NET/JRF and SLET examinations in Commerce, along with the UGC NET in Management. His academic strengths lie in banking and finance, including expertise in both short-term and long-term investments. He has experience in both online and offline teaching environments and has contributed actively to academic research. He has published five research papers in reputed journals, participated in three workshops, and attended ten national and international seminars and webinars. Furthermore, he has presented two research papers at both national and international academic forums.

Shoji Lal Bairwa is working as Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour (Bihar) since February 2015. Presently, he is engaged in teaching, research, extension, and training activities at Dr. Kalam Agricultural College, Kishanganj, and is also associated with state government-funded research projects within the university jurisdiction. Dr. Bairwa has authored 6 books and more than 90 publications, including research articles, review papers, book chapters, and popular articles. He is a life member of the Indian Society of Agricultural Marketing (ISAM), Hyderabad, and the Agricultural Economics Research Association (AERA), New Delhi. He has received several awards and fellowships and has participated in more than 55 national and international seminars, conferences, workshops, and training programmes. His research areas encompass Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Marketing, Agribusiness Education, and Entrepreneurship Development, with a focus on enhancing learning outcomes, strengthening capacity building, and facilitating effective knowledge dissemination among stakeholders.

Ashwini Choudhary is an Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Mandan Bharti Agriculture College, Agwanpur, Saharsa, and also serves as the Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics. She has twelve years of experience in teaching, research, extension, and training activities. She completed her studies at Dr. P.DKV, Akola, Maharashtra. She has published practical and teaching manuals, more than 20 research papers in national and international journals, book chapters, popular articles, and 3 edited books. She is a member of the editorial board of one journal, has organized various training programmes and conferences, and holds life memberships in several educational and research societies. She has been honoured with various awards including Best Paper Award, Young Scientist Award, Excellence in Teaching Award, Outstanding Extension Worker Award, Best Faculty Award, and Best Woman HOD Award.

Naresh Raj Keer is an Assistant Professor and Head (2022–2024) at the College of Fisheries, Kishanganj, Bihar. He has expertise in freshwater aquaculture, fish health management, sustainable aquaculture, and aquatic animal nutrition. He earned his Ph.D. in Aquaculture from ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, an M.Sc. in Aquaculture from the College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (I), Agartala, and graduated in fisheries from Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur. His research focuses on freshwater aquaculture, immunology, functional feed additives, biosecurity, and eco-friendly disease management strategies. Dr. Keer has published more than 30 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, and conference papers and actively participates in national and international research collaborations. He has also edited one book and engages in farmer training and capacity-building programmes, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and practical aquaculture solutions, with a vision of advancing aquaculture systems that are productive, economically viable, and environmentally responsible.