Dr. S.D. Sawant is doctorate in Agricultural Economics & has authored many books on the subject. A reputed Agricultural Economist, Dr. Sawant is a renowned researcher for NABARD & Planning Commission (Govt. of India). She also has various Mimeographed papers on Agri-Economic subjects to her credit. She has undertaken various researches for large Government bodies such as Planning Commission of India, Department of economics, Govt. of Maharashtra, etc.

Dr. Sawant is also a member of various environment & agricultural bodies such as The Indian Society of Agricultural Economics (I.S.A.E.), International Association of Agricultural Economists (I.A.A.E.) etc.