📚 Flagship Academic Initiative of Prithvi Foundation

(A multidisciplinary, not-for-profit organization)

Prithvi Journal of Academic Research & Development (PJARD) is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary academic journal dedicated to advancing original research in:

• Commerce & Management
• Economics & Finance
• Development Studies
• Law & Governance
• Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
• Emerging Technologies in Education

The journal encourages policy-relevant, practice-oriented, and empirical research from scholars, professionals, and doctoral researchers.

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👤 Leadership & Institutional Profile

Dr. Amrendra Kumar

Founder | Editor-in-Chief

Academic & Professional Overview

Dr. Amrendra Kumar is a senior finance and development professional with over 15 years of experience in financial management, donor-funded projects, public procurement, and rural livelihood programs. His career uniquely integrates academia, governance, and field-level implementation.

• Ph.D. in Commerce
• MBA (Finance), M.Com, LL.B.
• Certified in Public Procurement and Contractual Dispute Resolution
• Empanelled Academic Counsellor, IGNOU (since 2021)

Current Position

Program Manager – Finance, Jharkhand State Livelihoods Promotion Society (Government of Jharkhand)

Areas of Expertise

• Financial Management Systems (FMS)
• World Bank & JICA Compliance
• Budgeting, Audit & Internal Controls
• Public Procurement & Contract Management
• Forensic Accounting & NGO Governance
• Rural Development Policy & Livelihood Models

Academic Contributions

• 25+ research papers published in peer-reviewed journals
• Books & chapters on entrepreneurship finance and AI-based accounting pedagogy
• Patent publications in finance, taxation, and marketing analytics
• Editorial board member of multiple international journals

🤝 Institutional Affiliations

• Life Member, Indian Commerce Association
• Life Member, Indian Accounting Association
• Life Member, Bihar Commerce Association

📩 Contact Us

Email: dr.amrendra@yahoo.com, editor@prithvifoundation.in
Phone: +91 9470269454
Website: https://prithvifoundation.in