Department of PG Studies and Research in Economics
The Department of Economics was started in the academic year 1974-75 by the University of Mysore. With the formation of Kuvempu University in 1987, the Department of Economics became one of the oldest Post-Graduate Departments. The department has completed four decades of excellent service to the academic community and is known for its quality training in Economics. Besides regular teaching and research, the faculty members of the department are also involved in training and extension activities. Two major Research Projects sanctioned by the UGC, New Delhi, have been completed by the faculty in the recent past.
An array of teaching methods is employed to address the needs of the students who have different learning styles and come from different socio-cultural backgrounds. The faculty at Department of Economics caters to the individualized student’s learning needs and endeavors to create a positive impact on their learning Redefining teaching objectives is influenced by expanding knowledge frontier and its preservation, self – understanding , self-discovery imaginative thinking and developing oral and writing competency.
Ideally, a good teaching method shall possess some elements that are conducive to generating strong desire among students to learn. For the benefit of the students the department has arranged lecture Programmes under UGC visiting fellow programme, Guest Lecture series, inviting experts from different universities, have also been arranged in the Department which benefited the students considerably. Lecture programmes have also been arranged under the auspices of planning forum, an academic association of the students and teachers in the Department. The staffs discharge their duties following punctuality and regularity. The Lecture classes in the Department are held regularly. If need be special classes are also being engaged.
Vision Statement
The Department shall strive for continuous improvement in quality of teaching as well as research for the benefit of student community in particular and the society at large.
Mission & Goals
- Improve students’ knowledge base.
- Increase students’ level of confidence and competence.
- Train individuals to contribute significantly to National development.
- Educate and enlighten the rural mass about socio-economic problems of the country.
Chairman
Dr. Yogish S. N.
Year of Establishment
1974
Address
Department of PG Studies & Research in EconomicsKuvempu University
Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta-577451
Shimoga Dist., Karnataka State, INDIA +91(0)08282-257245 08282-256255 economics@kuvempu.ac.in
Teaching Faculty of Economics in Kuvempu University
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Dr. Yogish S. N. SENIOR PROFESSOR
Qualification:B.Sc. M.A., Ph.D,
Area of Specialisation: Agricultural Economics, Econometrics, Mathematical Economics, Statistical Methods, Computer Applications in Economic Analysis -
Dr. Chetan K Guest Lecturer
Qualification:M.A., Ph.D., K-SET,
Area of Specialisation: Micro Economics, Macro Economics, Mathematical Methods, Statistical Methods, Computer Applications in Economic Analysis
Research Project of Economics in Kuvempu University
Sl No | Title | Funding Agency | Principal Investigator | Co-Investigator | Amount | Status |
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1 | Transport and Development in Karnataka | University Grants Commission | Dr.B.Jayarama Bhat | Yuvaraja U | 532800 | Completed in December 2011 |
1 | Cultivation of Arecanut in Malnad Region of Karnataka-A Case Study of Shimoga District | UGC | 393400 | Completed | ||
2 | Cultivation of Arecanut in Malnad Region of Karnataka A Case Study of Shimoga District | UGC | Prof. S.N.Yogish | - | 393400 | Completed |
1 | Poverty Alleviation Among Dalits in Karnataka: A Study of Kadur Taluk of Chikkamagalur District | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Buddha Study Centre, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta | Dr. Ravindranatah N. Kadam | Nil | 50000 | Competed |
Sl No | Faculty | Name of the Supervisor | Name of the Ph.D. Scholar with Aadhaar number/Photo ID | Mode of Ph.D. | Registration Number | Date of Registration | Research Topic | Likely date of completion of Ph.D | Availing Fellowship | Funding Agency of Fellowship |
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1 | Prof. Ravindranath N. Kadam | Shivanna T | 02 | 0000-00-00 | Performance Evaluation of Housing Scheeme in Chitadurga District: With Soecial Reference to Indira Awas Yojan | 0000-00-00 | 0 | |||
2 | Prof. Ravindranath N. Kadam | Mahesh S | 04 | 0000-00-00 | The Performance Analysis of the MGNREGA: A Comparative Study of Chikkamagalur and Tumkur District | 0000-00-00 | 0 | |||
3 | Prof. Ravindranath N. Kadam | Madan. M.S | 06 | 0000-00-00 | Economic Analysis of Coconut Farming in Karnataka : A Case Study in Chikkamagalur District | 0000-00-00 | 0 | |||
4 | Prof. Ravindranath N. Kadam | Rajshekhar S. B | 09 | 0000-00-00 | Infrastructure Development in Karnataka: A Special Reference to Telecom Sector in Shivamogga District | 0000-00-00 | 0 | |||
5 | Prof. Ravindranath N. Kadam | Smt. ShilpaM. Wadeyar | 11 | 0000-00-00 | An Economic Analysis of Sheep Rearing: A Case Study in Chikkamagalur and Chitradurg District | 0000-00-00 | 0 | |||
6 | Arts | Prof. Jayarama Bhat Beedubail | Shwetha S.K / 847399722231 | Part Time | 12 | 2012-07-18 | Performance Analysis of Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee A Case Study Of Shivamogga District In Karnataka | 2018-07-31 | NO | . |
7 | Prof. Ravindranath N. Kadam | Vani H | 13 | 0000-00-00 | Gram Panchayats and Rural Development: A Study of Chikkamagalur District | 0000-00-00 | 0 | |||
8 | Prof. Ravindranath N. Kadam | Vidya. K | 15 | 0000-00-00 | Performance Evaluation of Primary Agricultural Co-operative Credit Socities with Special Reference to Credit Recovery: A Study in Shivamogga District of Karnataka | 0000-00-00 | 0 | |||
9 | Arts | Prof. Jayarama Bhat Beedubail | Meenakshi K. H / 226798059833 | Part Time | 206 | 2015-02-25 | Women Entrepreneurship In Shivamogga District - A Study | 2020-02-25 | NO | . |
10 | Arts | Prof. Jayarama Bhat Beedubail | Sunil Kumar P / 779624512387 | Part Time | 207 | 2015-02-25 | Rural Road Connectivity In Karnataka A Study Of Namma Grama Namma Raste Yojane ( NGNRY) | 2020-02-25 | NO | . |
11 | Arts | Prof. Jayarama Bhat Beedubail | Nagesha B / 555690671235 | Full Time | 298 | 2016-04-24 | Rural-Urban Migration-A Study in Chitradurga District | 2020-04-30 | YES | NFST |
12 | Arts | Prof. Jayarama Bhat Beedubail | Ranjith Kumar / 201216409939 | Full Time | 299 | 2016-04-25 | An Evaluation of Indian Railways Transport With Special Reference To South Western Railway | 2020-04-30 | YES | University SC/ST Cell |
13 | Arts | Prof. Jayarama Bhat Beedubail | Sowmya K / 968342715599 | Part Time | 300 | 2016-04-25 | An Economic Analysis of Road Transport - A Study In Chitradurga District | 2020-04-30 | NO | . |
14 | Arts | Prof. Jayarama Bhat Beedubail | Bharathraj S Nejar | Part Time | 392 | 2017-09-05 | Roads and Rural Development A Study in Udupi District | 2021-09-05 | NO | . |
15 | Arts | Dr. Yogish S. N. | N Munishami Gowda 558118997284 | Part Time | 64 | 2022-06-24 | Dairy Farming in Kolar District: An Economic Analysis | 2026-06-23 | NO | . |
16 | Arts | Dr. Yogish S. N. | Santhosh M D 367747815935 | Full Time | 65 | 2022-06-24 | Economics of Black Pepper Cultivation and Marketing: A Case Study of Shivamogga District. | 2026-06-23 | NO | . |
17 | Arts | Dr. Yogish S. N. | Sagar D 791329989016 | Full Time | 67 | 2022-06-24 | An Economic Analysis of Pineapple Cultivation in Karnataka: A Case Study of Shivamogga District. | 2025-06-23 | YES | SC/ST Cell fellowship |
18 | Arts | Prof. Jayarama Bhat Beedubail | Ravindra. M.K / 829537911640 | Part Time | 763 | 2010-10-18 | Private Participation In Higher Education - A Study In Dakshina Kannada District | 2018-10-18 | NO | . |
19 | Arts | Prof. Jayarama Bhat Beedubail | Eshwara M.G / 567867876910 | Part Time | 764 | 2012-10-31 | Health Care Service In Urban Rural Karnataka : A Study In Shivamogga District | 2018-10-31 | NO | . |
20 | Arts | Dr. Yogish S. N. | Manjappa 7184 2590 5065 | Full Time | 901 | 2021-09-30 | An Economic Analysis of Grape Cultivation in Karnataka- An Comparative Study of Koppal and Bijapura District | 2023-09-29 | YES | SC/ST Cell fellowship |
21 | Arts | Dr. Yogish S. N. | Maruthi N T 3836 3771 4655 | Part Time | 903 | 2021-09-30 | An Economic Analysis of Finger Millet in Karnataka | 2024-09-29 | NO | . |
22 | Arts | Dr. Yogish S. N. | Gangaraju 248447943357 | Part Time | 904 | 2021-09-30 | The Challenges and Opportunities of Animal Husbandry in Karrnataka– A Case Study of Ramanagara District | 2025-09-29 | NO | . |
23 | Arts | Dr. Yogish S. N. | Vidyashree K 420820531254 | Full Time | 905 | 2021-09-30 | Performance of Housing Scheme in Karnataka with Special Reference to PMAY in Shivamogga District | 2023-09-29 | YES | SC/ST Cell fellowship |
24 | Arts | Dr. Yogish S. N. | Thippeswamy N 246556475689 | Full Time | 906 | 2021-09-30 | An Economic Analysis of Mango Cultivation in Karnataka | 2024-09-29 | YES | SC/ST Cell fellowship |