Congratulations Fr. Mayank Parmar for successfully defending his doctoral dissertation on 29th February, 2024 at the Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat.
Fr. Mayank did his doctoral research on the topic “A study on the role of Self-Help Groups (SHG) in developing the socio-economic status of women in the Kapadvanj Taluka.” During his presentation, Fr. Mayank pointed out that the data clearly showed that SHG membership had a positive impact on the socio-economic status of the women. He emphasized that this research study would be useful to government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, volunteers, bankers and others who are involved in women empowerment. Further, He explained how measuring the social and economic impact of SHG membership would encourage women to join SHGs and benefit from being part of these groups. Finally, Fr. Mayank highlighted the fact that his research could help development organizations use the SHG model of empowerment effectively.
Fr. Mayank obtain a doctorate in the field of Social Work on 29th February, 2024 at the Sardar Patel University, VV Nagar in the presence of Guide Dr. Bigi Thomas, Reader Dr. Soniya Rajput, Director Shivani D. Mishra. Fr. Mayank was ordained as SDB priest on December 27, 2008 at St. Joseph Church, Karamsad. He served 13 years in Kapadvanj. Currently he is a Rector and Parish Priest at Kawant.
His superior appreciated his effort and achievement and congratulated him by saying, “It is highly commendable that Fr. Mayank did this entire doctoral research while carrying on his regular ministry in the community. Congratulations Fr. Mayank.”
Please click here to read the summary of his thesis.