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1. Name Dr.Kokkalera Kalaiah Seethamma 2. Designation at Present Registrar (i/c) University, Bangalore & Professor Department of Bangalore – 560056. 3. Phone OFF – 080-22961601 Res - 080-23664366 Mob: 9845605201 Fax - 0091-080-23219295 Email: - [email protected] 4 Residential Address No.227-F, 2nd Floor Neeladri Apartments, Jayamahal Extension Bangalore-560046. 5 Date of Birth & Caste February 09th, 1955. (Kodava) 6 Educational Qualifications B.A (Hons), M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Degree in Economics University Bangalore University Title External Financing in : Problems and Prospects Master of Philosophy in Economics Bangalore University Devaluation of Rupee 1979 Master of Arts in Economics Bangalore University Central College Campus 1974-76 (61.5%) Bachelor of Arts (Hons. Course) in Economics Mount Carmel College, Bangalore University, 1971-74 (68.5%) 7 Professional Experience Professor Department of Economics Bangalore University, Bangalore – 560056 Chairperson (2010-2012) Department of Economics Bangalore University, Bangalore – 560056

1 Co-ordinator Masters in Business Studies Bangalore University Bangalore Director Centre for Women‟s Studies Bangalore University (During 2006-2009) Finance Officer (Incharge) Bangalore University (2010) Bangalore Project Assistant. (1981-83) Indian Institute of Management , Bangalore Lecturer (1984-85) Christ College, Bangalore 8 Length of Teaching 1. P.G.Level - 25 Years Experience 2. U.G.level – 2 Years 9 Paper Taught at P.G.Level 1. Indian Economics 2. Public Economics 3. Development Economics 4. Economics of Planning and Rural Development 5. International Economics 6. Economic Thought & Economic Classics 7. Labour Economics 10 Higher Degree Guidance 1) Successfully guided 7 students for their Ph.Ds. Ph.D.Degree & Number of 2) 6 students are currently working for their Ph.D Ph.D thesis evaluated. and 1 UGC-Post Doctoral Fellow. 3) 16 Ph.D thesis evaluated from different Universities. Number of M.Phil Students 1) 19 Students in Economics & Rural guided and number of M.Phil Development. Dissertation evaluated 2) 11 M.Phil Dissertations evaluated. 11 Projects Undertaken Principal Investigator for the project “Improving Livelihood Security of Women Self Help Groups involved in livestock rearing through capacity building in gender awareness”. Funded by DFID, United Kingdom, Managed by British Council, Chennai. (2006-2010) and authored the project report Vol-1. 12 Countries Visited for 1) MVEA, Missouri Valley Economics presenting papers Association, USA. 2) School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (U.K).

2 3) School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, University of Reading, UK. 13 Papers Published/ Seminars/Conferences: Annexure - I Participated 14 Professional Membership of Member University Bodies National Assessment and Accreditation Council, An Autonomous Institution of the UGC, New Delhi. Member, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of . Member Board of Appointments for selecting Professors & Readers of Bangalore, Tumkur, , Karnatak Universities, S.V.University and Mahila Vishwavidyalayam, Tirupathi. Member, Faculty of Arts , Bangalore University, Bangalore Chairman, Committee for Harassment at Work Place Bangalore University, Bangalore Chairman, Local Enquiry Committee for Renewal and Permanent Affiliation, Bangalore University, Bangalore. Member, Board of Studies in Economics Universities (Karnataka)/ Autonomous Colleges in Bangalore such as Mount Carmel College, St.Joseph‟s College of Arts & , St.Jospeh‟s Evening College, NMKRV College for Women, etc., Srushti Degree College, Indian Institute of Psychology, Maharana Prathap Institute of Technology and Science, Yadava Women College, Mont fort College, Sampurna Montfort B.Ed College. Academic Council Member, Jyothi Nivas College and Arunodaya Trust, St.Josephs Evening College. Chairman P.G & U.G.Board of Studies in Economics Bangalore & . Member, BOE in Economics University, Mangalore Member, BOE in Economics Mysore University, Mysore Member, BOE in Economics Gulburga University, Gulbarga

3 Member, BOE in Economics Tumkur University, Tumkur Member, Governing Council, MES College Bangalore and Antyodaya College Chairperson, Business Plan Competition for Women, conducted by NRDC, New Delhi. Chairperson, BOS in Women Studies Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Bellary. Chairperson, Organizing Committee for the inauguration of Prof.K.Venkatagiri Gowda Memorial Auditorium, Bangalore University. Governing Body Member, Sri Cauvery Management College, , Bangalore (2000-2008) & Montford College (2007-2010) Member, Academic Council, Christ College Bangalore (2005-06) Member, Advisory Committee for Centre for Women‟s Studies, Sri.Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupathi, (Since 22-04-2013) 15 Official Responsibility in the Director University involving Centre for Women‟s Studies Administration Bangalore University, Bangalore (2007-2010) Finance Officer(In-charge) Bangalore University, Bangalore Member (2009-2011) Core Committee for Administration & Examination Bangalore University, Bangalore. Observer/Evaluator (2012) UGC-NET/SET Examinations Member University Hostel Management Committee Bangalore University, Bangalore. Member Post Graduation Admission Committee, Bangalore University, Bangalore Member Committee for starting 4 years BA Course in Criminology & Rehabilitation, Bangalore University, Bangalore

4 Member, University Sports Committee Bangalore University, Bangalore. Founder Director, University Day Care Centre (UGC Sponsored) Bangalore University, Chief Warden University Ladies Hostel(7 years), Bangalore University, Bangalore Chief Custodian, (2006 & 2012 July) Faculty of Arts, and Bangalore University Bangalore Convenor, for preparing Comprehensive Policy for Sexual Harassment and Gender in-equality. Bangalore University, Bangalore Member, High Power Advisory Committee Directorate of Correspondence Courses Bangalore University, Bangalore Member, Expert Committee, Approach to 12th Plan, Bangalore University, Bangalore Chairperson, International Conference on Education Administrators 2011, Bangalore University 16 Official Responsibilities by Member Secretary the Government Equivalence Committee set up by the Council Advisor Staff Selection Commission, Government of India, Bangalore Division, Bangalore. Examiner Class I & II examination Karnataka Public Service Commission. K-SET Examination (2012 & 2013) Member, Kerala Veterinary & Animal University – Evaluation study of special livestock package for the farmers of suicide prone districts of Palakkad, Wayanad and Kasargode, Govt of Kerala and Education and Knowledge Commission (FKCCI)

5 17 Responsibilities in Treasurer, (1992-1994) Educational, Professional Bangalore University Organizations Teacher‟s Association, Bangalore

President, Bangalore University Working Women‟s Association (BUWANA) 18 Academic Association Member, Indian Economic Association Membership Member, Red Cross Society of India 19 Refresher Course Attended Two

20 Subscription to Academic Economic and Political Weekly, Journals Finance and Development, Convergence, World Development Review, 21 Achievements in Sports and 1) Member; Karnataka State Athletic Team Games at University and from 1976 to78. State Levels. 2) Bangalore University Sports Scholarship Awardee 1976. 3) All Round Sports Women Award of Mount Carmel College.(1971). 4) Best Sports Women Award of Mount Carmel College (1974). 5) Member of the Bangalore University Athletic Team (1973-76). 6) Captain, Bangalore University Athletic Team (1976). 7) Member of the Bangalore University Volley Ball Team (1976). 8) Captain of the Karnataka State Volley Ball Team (1976). 9) Member of the Karnataka Hand Ball Team (1977-79).

Annexure – I

Visits undertaken as a Member of NAAC

1. Smt.N.C.Gandhi & Smt.B.V.Gandhi Mahila Arts and Commerce College, Bhavanagar, Gujarat – 4th to 5th Dec 2009.

2. J.D.Birla Institute, Kolkata – 9th to 11th Aug 2010.

6 3. Saint Mary‟s College, Shillong, Meghalaya – 18th to 20th Nov 2010.

4. Debraj Roy College, Golghat, Assam – 20th – 22nd Dec 2010.

5. Nowgong College, Nagaon, Assam, 10th to 12th March 2011.

6. Government College for Women, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh – 25th to 27th July 2011.

7. Manohari Devi Konoi Girls College, Dibrugarh – 13th Oct to 15th Oct 2011.

8. Midnapore College, Medinipur, West Bengal – 19th to 21st Dec 2011.

9. Sonam Shikshan Prasarak Mandal‟s Arts Mahila College, Shahad, Nandurban, Maharastra - 9th to 11th Jan 2012.

10. Maharajdhiraj Uday Chand Women‟s College, B.C.Road, P.O.Rajbati, Burdwan – 713104, West Bengal from 29th Feb – 03rd March 2012.

11. S.Kula College, Imphal, Manipur, from 15th – 18th March 2012.

12. M.B.College, Imphal, Manipur, from 10th – 13th April 2012.

13. R.R.Bawa Dev College for Girls, Batala, Punjab from 6th – 8th Sept 2012.

A. Research Papers/Articles Presented/Abstracts Published.

1. Choice of Technology in Irrigation, Construction – Some Issues Wamana, Jan 1982.

2. How Green is Green Revolution – Wamana (Aug 1982).

3. Women Labour Force Participation in Unorganised Sectors – Wamana (Nov-Dec 1982).

4. Women and work in Rural India – Wamana (Jan-1983).

5. Extension Strategies for resource poor – Wamana (Dec 1984).

7 6. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India and Its impact on Growth – Vol. 41, Southern Economist, No 23 & 24, April 1 & 15, 2003.

7. Perspectives of Small Scale Industries and Employment Generation in Karnataka, Vol. 41, Southern Economist, Jan 15, 2003.

8. Paper presented at the 41st MVEA at Nashville. T.N, USA during October 14-16, 2004 “On measuring the success of Reform process in Transitional Economies”.

9. Paper presented on “Privatization and Disinvestment Policies” at the National Seminar on Globalization, PVKN Government College, Chittoor Andhra Pradesh.

10. Paper presented on “ Women and Education” at the National Seminar on Strategies for Women‟s Development in the 21st century on 3rd – 5th Feb 2005 at the Department of Sociology, Bangalore University

11. Growth of Non-Tax Revenue and Tax Reforms in Karnataka –Joint Article – Published in Vol.2. State Level Fiscal Reforms in Indian Economy, published by Deep & Deep Publication Pvt.Ltd.

12. Presented two papers (1)„Why women Balk at Larry Summers : Separating the Facts from Fiction, (2) Notable Contributors of women inventors of India of the World – Exemplar Material for Girls, at the National Seminar on Women, Science and Technology conducted by Bangalore University from Aug 21st - 24th 2006.

13. Expert speak on “Now Girls Needn‟t Pay Fee upto Degree Level” – Deccan Herald, July 30, 2007.

14. Chief Editor, Suvarna Karnataka Male, “Mahila Adayanadha Majulugalu” published by Prasaranga, Bangalore University, Bangalore. 2007.

15. Article published in Suvarna Karnataka Male, “Mahile mathu Mahithi Tantragnana. P-111, published by Prasranga, Bangalore University, Bangalore. 2007.

16. Article Published in, Suvarna Karnataka Male. “ Sahasramanada Abhivruddhiya Gurigalu mathu Manavabhivruddhi”, published by Prasaranga, Bangalore University, Bangalore. 2007.

8 17. Article Published in, Suvarna Karnataka Male. “ Lingadharitha Mungadapatra”, published by Prasaranga, Bangalore University, Bangalore. 2007.

18. Presented a paper on “Perspectives of Housing Development in Karnataka at the seminar on Infrastructure Development, Current Scenario and future challenges on 15 – 16th Feb 2008, at the Department of Economics, , .

19. Presented a paper on Problems and Prospects of Dairying in India at the University of Reading, during March 2nd - 11th 2008 United Kingdom.

20. Article on Gender, Science and Economic Development, published in AIMS, International Journal of Management., Vol.2, No.1, Jan 2008.

21. Presented summary and proceedings of national seminar organized at the core group meeting on knowledge kits for WSHGs from July 14th-17th 2008 at Rajeev Gandhi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Puducherry.

22. Presented a paper on “Perspectives of Rural Development Programmes in India” at the National Seminar on Rural Development in India at the Manonmanion Sundarnar University on 29th & 30th Dec 2008.

23. Article on The Disinvestment Programme in India : A study of Karnataka, published in Convergence, Vol.VII, Oct-08, March 2009.

24. Livelihood Security and Women Self Help Groups. A Case study of Empowering Women through Livestock Rearing – Article Published in the Seminar volume at the School of Economics, Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai. Tamil Nadu.(2011)

25. Expert‟s Speak – Inclusive Governance for Inclusive Growth – Newsletter issue 1-2009, Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.

26. Livelihood Security among Livestock dependent Women Self-Help Groups in South-India-Article in the report on empirical evidences from DelPHE Project.(2010)

9 27. Presented the findings of the Knowledge Kits at an International Workshop at IGNOU, New Delhi on 21st & 22nd Oct 2009.

28. Attended a Seminar on „The Role of Official Statistics in Empirical Research and National Development” sponsored by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation held on 29th June 2010 at Dept of Statistics, Bangalore University, Bangalore.

29. Presented a paper on “Labour Problems in Brick and Tiles Enterprises – An empirical Study” at National Seminar on Labour Reforms held at Bangalore University, Bangalore on 25th May 2011.

30. Presented a paper on “The Economics of Livestock Rearing” – A case study, at the National Seminar on Labour Reforms held at Bangalore University, Bangalore on 26th May 2011.

31. Three Research Articles on “Gender Dimensions of Higher ”, “Climate Change, Women and Adaptability,”, “Problems and Prospects of Women involved in Livestock Rearing”, submitted to Bangalore University for publication.(2012).

32. Article on “Climate Change, Women and Adaptability” – Papers in honour of Prof.R.G.Desai, edited by Dr.R.Shashikumar, Vol,I, Humming Words Publishers 2013.

Abstracts

1. Abstract on “Emerging Markets, Capital Inflows and Growth: Is it Liberalization Too Late or Too Little? Published in the 74th Southern Economic Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, Nov 21- 23, 2004, paper was accepted but could not make it due to paucity of funds.

2. Abstract on “Measuring the success of Reform process in Transitional Economies”, published in the book of abstracts at the 41st MVEA , USA 14th – 16th October 2004.

3. Abstract on “Privatization and Disinvestment Policies” published in the book of abstracts at the National Seminar on Globalization, PVKN Government College, Chittoor Andhra Pradesh. 11th and 12th Dec 2004.

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4. Abstract on “Strategies for Women‟s Development in the 21st Century” published in the book of abstracts at the National Seminar at the Department of Sociology, Bangalore University, Bangalore on 3rd – 5th Feb 2005.

5. Two Abstracts “Notable Contributions of Women Inventors of India and the World – Exemplar Material for Girls” and “Why Women Balk at Larry Summers. Separating the facts from fiction”, published in the Book of Abstracts of the seminar on Women, Science and Technology, 21st – 24th Oct 2006 held at Bangalore University, Bangalore.

6. Abstract on “Perspective of Housing Development in Karnataka” published in the book of abstracts at the seminar on Infrastructure Development, Current Scenario and future challenges on 15 – 16th Feb 2008, at the Department of Economics, Kuvempu University, Shimoga.

7. Abstract on “Dimensions of Higher Education in India”, published in the book of abstracts at the National Seminar on Higher Education at Indo-American College, Cheyyar, Thiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu on 18th & 19th Feb 2010.

8. Abstract on “Self Help Groups and Livelihood Security: A case study of empowering Rural Women through Livestock Rearing” published in the book of abstracts by Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 28th and 29th Oct 2010.

Number of Ph.Ds Produced -07 1. “Growth & Pattern of Public Expenditure in Karnataka”(1990- 2005). An analytical study by K.Jagannath (2007).

2. Planning for empowerment of Rural Women - A case study of micro-enterprises under DWCRA by H.N.Prameela (2007).

3. Sources & Management of Finance of Decentralized Governments (PRIs) in Karnataka. “An analysis by Devanand .H.N. (2010).

4. Child Labour & Sericulture economy in Karnataka : A case study of Bangalore Rural District by Mallesha (2010).

11 5. Sources of Inflation and its impact on economic growth in India (1991-2009) by Ramesh H.P (2010).

6. Income & Employment of Women labour in Agarbhati industry – A case study of Bangalore City by P.N.Narayanamma (2011).

7. “Impact of Micro Finance on Income Generation and Livelihood of Members of Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Karnataka” by Venkatachalaiah.T (2012).

Seminars/Workshop/Research Conducted 1) Conducted Collaborative Research on “Emerging Economies” in the School of Business and Economics, Indiana University North West, Gary, Indiana, USA. From Oct 17th to Nov 14th 2004.

2) Conducted UGC sponsored sensitization workshop on “Capacity Building for Women Managers in Higher Education”, from 3rd – 7th Sept 2007 at Bangalore University.

3) Organized a seminar in the Department of Economics, Bangalore University on “Regional Inequalities in Karnataka” during Sept 2007.

4) Organized and participated in the lecture on “Gender & Law”, United Kingdom and India perspectives”, by Anne Stewart, Warwick University, United Kingdom, March 2nd – 11th 2008.

5) Organized DelPHE workshop to develop “Knowledge Kits for Women Self Help Groups on Cattle Rearing” on 5th May 2008 at Bangalore University, Bangalore.

6) Conducted a workshop to create awareness about various credit facilities to WSHGs on 20th Dec 2009 on the J.B.campus in collaboration with Canara Bank.

7) Organised two Refresher Courses in Women Studies during Nov 2007 and March 2009, Bangalore University, Bangalore.

8) Organised International Women‟s Day Celebrations for 3 years 2007-2009.

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Participated in Seminars/Conferences/Workshop as Delegate

1. Attended a seminar on “Capital Markets” in Navi Mumbai during 23rd & 24th Dec 1999

2. Attended a seminar On “Issues in Environmental Economics” held on Feb 4, 2000 at Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore.

3. Participated in Annual Conference of the Indian Economic Association on Dec 27th, 2002.

4. Participated in Southern Regional workshop on capacity Building for women managers in Higher education organized by Bangalore University from 14th – 19th Dec 2004.

5. Participated in the Southern Regional National Consultative meet of Women‟s Studies held during 6th - 8th Dec 2005 at Bangalore University.

6. Attended training programme on “Women‟s Development Programme (Spring Board)” organized by the British Council from 30th Nov 2005 to 28th March 2006.

7. Chaired a session on studies in education and career development at the National Seminar on Women, Science and Technology held at Bangalore University from 21st to 24th Aug 2006.

8. Attended a UGC Sponsored National Workshop on Gender Perspectives in Economics from 14th – 18th Nov 2006 at Andhra University, Vishakapatnam.

9. Orientation workshop on Designing Methodology for field survey. Feedback on the experiences of the field survey General impressions by research partners held at Rajeev Gandhi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Puducherry from 8th – 10th Aug 2007.

10. Attended the National Seminar on National Knowledge Commission‟s Recommendations on Higher Education on 19th and 20th Sept 2007 at Bangalore University.

13 11. Attended a National Workshop on Livestock and Poverty Alleviation on 14th & 15th Nov 2007, at Avinashilingur Women‟s University, Coimbatore.

12. Participated in the National Workshop on “Budget for Gender Equality”, during 28th – 30th Nov 2007 at National Institute for Public Co-operation and Child Development, Government of India, New Delhi.

13. Attended DelPHE workshop on 23rd & 24th Jan 2008 at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

14. Attended DelPHE workshop on 29th & 30th April 2008 at Thrissur, Kerala.

15. Displayed the Knowledge Kits developed for the WSHGs at an Exhibition at National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad on 28th & 29th August 2008.

16. Participated in a symposium on „Inclusive Growth‟ in Bangalore University during Sept 2008.

17. Attended an International Conference on Emerging Trends in Higher Education – A global Perspective: Concerns and Challenges in Environmental Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Cinema (ICEEC) held on 12th, 13th and 14th August 2008, at Jyothi Nivas College, Bangalore.

18. Displayed the Knowledge Kits developed, at an Exhibition at Kerala State Veterinary Council, Thiruvananthapurm on 22nd and 23rd September 2009.

19. Participated and organsied UGC sponsored sensitization workshop on “Capacity Building for women Managers in Higher Education organized by Bangalore University from 3rd to 7th Sept 2009.

20. Attended an International Workshop on “Training Tools for use among, and by, the Women Self Help Groups in South India”, carried out by network of Seven Universities.

21. Chief Guest at the Valedictory ceremony of the Symposium on “Climate Change, Implications, Challenges and Policy towards Sustainability” held at Mount Carmel College on 9th Feb 2010.

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22. Participated in the ICSSR/UGC sponsored workshop on the theme “Discrimination and Social Exclusion: A Study on the Development, experience of in Karnataka” and National Seminar on the theme “Ambedkar & the contemporary Movement in India” held on 4th & 5th Feb 2010 in .

23. Participated in the National Seminar on “Socially Exclusive Communities: Contemporary Issues”, on 19th March 2010 at Bangalore University, Bangalore.

24. Attended a one day workshop on Accelerating Research Discovery and Innovation organized in collaboration with Thomson Reuters held at Bangalore University, Bangalore on 26th April 2010.

25. Participated in the inter-active meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee to discuss on Prohibition of Unfair Practices in Educational Institutions Bill 2010.

26. Participated in a symposium on “Role of Youth in Nation Building” organized jointly by Bangalore University and KLE College, Bangalore on 27th Nov 2010 at Bangalore University.

27. Special Discussant for Ph.D students “ Bi-annual Seminars at ISEC from 12th to 17th Dec 2011.

28. Attended a seminar and participated in the discussion at NAAC Office on „Research Evaluation for Strategy‟ (Scival) on 21-12- 2012.

29. Attended a workshop at NAAC Office, Bangalore on “A Dialogue on Evaluation of Research Performance: Humanities and Social Sciences ” on 04-02-2013.

30. Attended a workshop on „Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan”(RUSA), organized by Karnataka State Higher Education Council on 17-04-2013.

31. Participated in the two-day state level seminar at Jnanabharathi Campus on “Dr.Ambedkar‟s Doctrines” and presented a paper on Dr.Ambedkar‟s Water Policy on 30-04-2013

15 32. Attended International Conference at Anderson University, Indian, United States of America on 9th & 10th Oct 2014, and presented a paper on “Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth: Comparative Study of BRICS and some reality Check for India”.

33. Participated in a symposium on “Life Style and Human Welfare” on 20th Nov 2014, Bangalore University, Bangalore.

Thesis/Dissertation Evaluated

1. Adjudicated the thesis of Sri.N.Mukundan, on the topic entitled “ A Study on Participatory Management of Common Property Resources for Sustainable Rural Development in Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu” submitted to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu (2012).

2. “A Study of Gender Budgeting with reference to India (1996- 2007) submitted to Women‟s University, Bijapur by Miss Sushma.S.Angadi.(2012).

3. “Empowering Disadvantaged Women – An analysis of Entreprenusership Development Programmes in Karnataka State”. Submitted by T.Sujatha to Padmavathi Viswavidyala, Tirupathi.

4. External examiner for the Ph.D Open Viva-voce of Mr.Indrajit Bairagya, Ph.D Fellow of ISEC on the thesis “Economic Performance of Informal sector during Liberalization period. An empirical study of India” on 26th July 2012.

5. External Examiner for the Viva-Voce of Jagannath Malik at ISEC on 27-10-2010.

6. “Emerging careers in the service sector in a globalised economy” – A case study of , submitted by Sri.Shankar Narayan to Kuvempu University, Shimoga (2009)

7. “Economics of Dairying : A case study in Shimoga District” – Submitted by Sri.Chandrappa Heggade to Kuvempu University – Shimoga (2010).

8. Life Insurance Determinants at Household level : An empirical analysis in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh submitted by C.Marulu Reddy to Andhra University, Vishakapatnam (2012)

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9. Socio-Economic Conditions of Slum Dwellers: A Study with reference to Bangalore City” submitted by Sri.Vijayapraksah to Mangalore University, Mangalore.(2008)

10. A Comparative study of Priority Sector lending by commercial Banks with special reference by Sri.S.Ganesan to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu (2007)

11. A comparative study performance of Self-Help Groups in Government and NGO sectors submitted by Sri.K.Ravindra to Mangalore University, Mangalore (2010).

12. An economic analysis of production and marketing of sugarcane – A case study of Shimoga district submitted by Miss Anjana.K to Kuvempu University, Shimoga (2008)

13. Access to leadership position of women in educational management - A case study of Chittor District, submitted to Sri.Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupathi by Smt.Ivy Katherine (2007).

14. Irrigation and Agricultural Development – A study of upper Krishna Project in Karnataka State submitted by Mareppa.N.Patil to Gulburga University (2009).

15. Contributions of P.R.Brahmanda with Special reference to wage goods in India submitted by Sreevidya .M to Kuvempu University, Shimoga (2008).

16. “Impact of Regional Rural Banks on Income and employment Generation of Weaker sections – A case study of Sapthagiri Grameena Bank, Chittor Dsitrict submitted by Smt.V.Kusuma Kumari to Sri.S.V.University, Tirupathi.

17. “Primary Co-operative Agriculture and Rural Development Banks and Horticulture Development – A case study of Kolar District submitted by G.Murali Anand to Dravidian University.

18. “ Impact of Banking Reforms on the Profitability and Productivity of Banking in India – An Analysis” submitted by Smt.N.Sukanya to Mangalore University, Mangalore and attended the Viva-voce as an External Examiner.

17 19. “Role of Banks in Rural Upliftment” submitted by Dinesh Nayar to Prist University, Tanjavore, Tamil Nadu.

20. “Planning and the Tribes: Economic Analysis of the continuity and change in Tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh by Ram Rattam, submitted to Punjab University, Chandigarh.

21. “Economics of Training and Development : An Empirical Study of selected Industrial Establishments in Pune Region between the year 2000-2005” submitted by Varghese Genu Roney to the University of Pune, Maharastra.

22. “Impact of Micro Plot Scheme: Namma Bhoomi Namma Thota on Landless Agricultural Labourers, a study in Karnataka”, submitted by Manjunatha.H.T to Kuvempu University, Shimoga, Karnataka.

23. “A Comparative study on the working of co-generation plants in Tamil Nadu” submitted by D.Karthikeyan to Bharathidasadn University, Tiruchirapallu, Tamil Nadu.

24. “An investigation into the performance and Impact of MGNREGA on Rural India. A study of Wayanad District, Kerala. Submitted to Pondicherry University by Smt.Merin.S Thadathil.

Lecture Delivered As Resource Person/Chief Guest

1. Resource Person on the UGC sponsored workshop on Gender Perspectives in Economics from 14th - 18th Nov 2006 at Andhra University, Vishakapatnam.

2. Attended discussion on several amendments to the existing provisions of the IPC and the Indian Evidence Act pertaining to Rape at the Home guards Civil & Fire & Emergency Service on 10th Sept 2008.

3. Resource Person at the Symposium on “Climate Change: Implications, Challenges and Policy towards sustainability” on 9th Feb 2010 at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.

4. Resource Person at the National Seminar on “Gender Dimensions of Higher Education” on 18th & 19th Feb 2010 held at Indo- American College, Cheyyar, Thiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu.

18 5. Resource Person at SLN Arts College Lecture series on Strategies and techniques for Personality Development.

6. Resource Person at the national Seminar on rural Development in India “Livelihood Security & WSHGS: A case study of empowering women through Livestock on 28th & 29th Oct 2010 at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. (Article Published in Seminar volume).

7. Resource Person at the National Seminar on “Inclusive Growth and Social Justice in India” conducted by Al-Ameen College, Bangalore on April 13th 2011.

8. Delivered lectures on Development Economics at Kuvempu University on 26th & 27th Aug 2011.

9. Delivered a lecture at PG Centre Mandya, Mysore University on Impact of Globalization on the Indian Economy (2) lectures on 23rd Dec 2011.

10. Resource Person at the Academic Staff College, Bangalore University Bangalore on 6-02-2012. “Social Science Research in India and South Asia”.

11. Resource Person at the National Seminar on “Economic of Higher Education at SRMC College, Ambajogi, Maharastra on 10th March 2012.

12. Resource Person at the Institute of Speech and Hearing, Hebbal, Bangalore on 24th April 2012.

13. Chief Resource Person at the Briefing Session on the question bank project at the Staff Selection Commission Bangalore on 3rd Aug 2012.

14. Keynote address delivered at SRN Adarash College, Bangalore on the topic “Role and Contribution of Women in Science” at the one day seminar on 12th March 2013.

15. Delivered a lecture on Sri.Swami Vivekananda‟s Call to the Youth” organized by Students Union, Jnanabharathi Campus, Bangalore University on 9th April 2013.

19 16. Delivered a lecture on “Health, Hygiene and Sanitation” at the World Environment Day at Jnanabharathi Campus on 05th June 2013.

17. Chief Guest at Y.M.C.A College of Physical Education at the Farewell function of Senior students on 17th June 2013.

18. Presided over the concluding ceremony of the Mega Camp-2013 of N.S.S at Bangalore University, Bangalore on 5th July 2013.

19. Chief Guest at the valedictory address of UGC-Academic Staff College‟s 25th Refresher Course in Economics and delivered a lecture on „Emerging Issues in the Indian Economy” at Bangalore University, Bangalore on 7th July 2013.

20. Chief Guest to inaugurate the First Year U.G.Classes at the M.S.Ramaiah College of Arts, Science & Commerce on 10th July 2013.

21. Delivered a lecture on the „Advantages of Braille Resource Centre” at the Workshop on orientation for the visually challenged students‟ At Bangalore University, Bangalore on 3rd Sept 2013.

22. Delivered a lecture on Colleges „Going Autonomous‟ at Kristhu Jayanthi College, Bangalore on 23rd Sept 2013.

23. Delivered a lecture on „Social Justice in Higher Education in India‟ at National Seminar at Bangalore University, Bangalore on 1st Oct 2013.

24. Resource Person at the ICSSR sponsored 10 days Research Methodology workshop from 16th – 25th Dec 2013 and also Chief Guest for the valedictory function at the Academic Staff College.

25. Delivered a lecture on „Language and Literature: Significance in UG Courses” at Padmashree Institute of Management Studies Bangalore

26. Delivered a talk on “Women in Development” on 8th March 2014 at BMS College, Bangalore

27. Delivered a lecture on “Women Empowerment” on 3rd April 2014 at Oxford College, HSR Layout, Bangalore.

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29. Delivered a lecture on “Inequality and Sustainability and Human Development” on 24th May 2014 at an International Conference at Mysore.

Chief Guest/Guest of Honour

1. Chief Guest to inaugurate Economics Forum 2014 at the Soundarya Institute of Management and Sciences, Bangalore on 22nd Aug 2014.

2. Guest of Honour at the Scholarship distribution ceremony at ISEC, Bangalore on 24th Aug 2014

3. Chief Guest on the eve of Inauguration of Students Activities of Sarvajna College of Education, Bangalore on 20th Sept 2014.

4. Guest of Honor at the One-day Orientation Prorgamme and spoke on “Environment and Public Health” on 29th Oct 2014 organized by the Department of Environmental Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore.

5. Chief Guest on the eve of Valedictory function of NSS Wing of Bangalore University and Rajarajeshwari Parisara Sneha Sangagala Ookuta, Bangalore on 20th Oct 2014 and spoke on Advantages of keeping our environment green and clean.

Books

1. Preparation of study materials for PG Course in Distance Education of Bangalore and Kuvempu University.

Bangalore Date (Prof.K.K.Seethamma)

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