Prof.. Deepti R. Yadav has a distinguished academic background, holding a Master's in Geography from Patna University, a Master's in Rural Planning and Management from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and an M.Phil. in Rural Management from Gujarat Vidyapith. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Marketing Management.

With extensive experience in both academia and rural development, Prof. Yadav serves as a faculty member at SJPI-NICM, Gandhinagar, and has held key roles at organizations like IRMA, A'XYKno Capital Services, Banyan Tree Foundation, and URICM. Her research and teaching focus on Marketing Management, Rural Marketing, Cooperative Development, and Project Management, with a strong emphasis on sustainable rural development.

Prof.. Yadav has coordinated various rural development programs and presented research at national and international conferences. She has published papers on CSR’s impact on rural development and contributed to books on economic development and environmental sustainability. Her work also includes pioneering skill development programs for rural women. Passionate about education and rural empowerment, Prof. Yadav aims to drive positive change through her research and teaching.