Research Projects:  In the year 2014, Dr Chethana H.R., was awarded UGC Research Award-2012-2014 to research on the topic Moodalpaya Yakshagana: A Study.

Books Published:  Hethagonahalli Mayamma – A Study, published by Folklore and Yakshagana Academy. 1994  Gramanthara, published Post Graduate Department of , Karnataka Open University, . 2011  Janapada Kunithagalu, published Post Graduate Department of Kannada, Karnataka Open University, Mysore. 2012  Samudra Rajana Magalu Mattu Ithara Janapada Kathegalu, published Post Graduate Department of Kannada, Karnataka Open University, Mysore. 2014  Gramantharanga - in the process of printing for publication by Karnataka Folklore University, Gottagodi, Haveri.  Helavaru Heluva Karirayana Kathegalu. (In Process).

Articles Published :  Chethana, H.R., 1993. Gramanthara Prani – Pakshigalu – Amrutha Varha Dr. De Je Gow Abhinandana Grantha  Chethana, H.R., 1993. Mandya Jilleya Vyavasaya Samskriti – 63rd Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana  Chethana, H.R., 2006. Konana Kunitha for Folklore Dictionary, University of Mysore, Mysore.  Chethana, H.R., 2014.Puja Kunitha, Karibantana Kalaga, for South Indian Folklore Dictionary  Chethana, H.R., 2014. Male Nakshatragalu, for “Abhivyakthi”, Monthly Magazine, Kannada Sangha, Mandya.  Chethana, H.R., 2014. Janapada Sahityadalli Bengaluru Kempegowda, for “Abhivyakthi”, monthly magazine, Kannada Sangha, Mandya.  Chethana, H.R., 2014. Janapada Kunitagala Alivu Ulivu, “Janapada Sambrama, Nenapina Samputa”, Maharaja College, Mysore.  Chethana, H.R., 2014. Mandya Jilleya Krushi, :Dakshina Bharatiya Desi Krushi Vijnana Kosha”, Karnataka Janapada Vishwavidyalaya.

Seminars/Workshop/Conferences:  In the year 1992, attended State Level Seminar on “Akhila Karnataka Mahila Nista Janapada”, held at Kumuta, DK, organized by Karnataka Janapada and Yakshagana Academy, .  In the year 2006, attended , one day workshop on “Total Quality Improvement Programme” organized by Maharaja’s College.  In the year 2009, attended and volunteered in UGC sponsored 1 day State level Seminar on “Policy Analysis and Inclusive Growth in Karnataka”, organized by Department of Economics, Maharaja’s College, Mysore.  In the year 2010, attended and volunteered in UGC sponsored 2 Days National Seminar on “Cosmopolitanism in Contemporary Fiction”, organized by Department of English, Maharaja’s College, Mysore.  In the year 2010, participated in National Seminar on “Adhunik Hindi Sahitya Mein Janavadi – Chethana”, organized by Department of Hindi, Maharaja’s College, Mysore.  In the year 2010, two days Seminar organized by Department of Communication and Journalism, Mahajana’s College, University of Mysore, Mysore on “Web Journalism – Opportunities and Challenges”,.  In the year 2010, attended two days seminar organized by UGC and Mahajana’s College, Mysore on Kannada Literature .  In the year 2010, attended one day seminar on “Padavi Taragatigalli Manavika Vishayagala Mahatva” .  In the year 2010, attended two days UGS Sponsored State Level Kannada Seminar on Literature, 2010, at University of Mysore.  In the year 2010, presented paper on “Physical Folklore” at 36th Karnataka State Folklore Meet, at Mandya.  In the year 2011, attended State Level Seminar on “Climate Change and Environmental Issues” organized by Department of Geography, Maharaja’s College, UOM, Mysore.  In the year 2011, attended UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Adhunika Kannada Sahitya : Samskrithi Punaha Rachaneya Savaalu”, at Mahajana’s College, Mysore.  In the year 2011, attended two days Research Workshop on Research Methodology, organized by Zilla Kannada Sahitya Parishath, 2011, at Kuvempu Kannada Adhyayana Samsthe, Manasagangothri, Mysore.  In the year 2011, attended two days UGS Sponsored State Level Seminar on “Janapada Adhyanada Vibhinna Nelegalu”, held at Karnataka Open University, Mysore.  In the year 2013, attended a seminar on “Kuvempu Sahitya – Rashtra Mattada Vichara Samkirana”, organized by Karnataka State Open University and Kuvempu Research and Development Centre, Mysore.  In the year 2013, a ttended State level Seminar on “Dr. Ha. Ma. Na. : Samkathana”, organized by Karnataka Sangha (Regd.), Mandya.  In the year 2014, attended 2 Day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Educational Vision and Mission of Swami Vivekananda”, organized by Yuvaraja’s College, University of Mysore, in commemoration of 150th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Swamy Vivekananda  In the year 2014, Participated in National Seminar on “Sahityetar Kshetra Mein Hindi Ka Yogdan”, organized by Department of Hindi, Maharaja’s College, UOM, Mysore.  In the year 2014, a ttended one day National Level seminar on “Kuvempu Sahitya : Samakaaleena Chintanegalu”, organized by Yuvaraja’s College, Mysore.  In the year 2014, a ttended 1 day National Seminar on “Rashtra Kavi Dr.G.S.Shivarudrappa Sumsmarane”, organized by Department of Kannada, Maharaja’s College, Mysore.  In the year 1993, presented paper on “Janapada Nrityagalu” at One Day Seminar on Kelavau Janapada Nrityagalu, organized by Karnataka Janapada Yakshagana Academy, at Hassan.

Faculty Development Program:  In the year 2005, attended 20 days Refresher Course organized by U.G.C. Academic Staff College, Mysore.  In the year 2010, attended 30 days Orientation Programme organized by U.G.C. Academic Staff College, Mysore.  In the year 2014, attended 21 days Refresher Course organized by U.G.C. Academic Staff College, Mysore.

Membership :  Secretary - Karnataka Janapada Parishath, Mysore District  Member - NAAC Committee – MCM (2010-13)  Member Extra Curricular Activity Committee - MCM o Coordinator (2011-12) o Co Co-ordinator (2010-11) o Member (2000 onwards)  Member - Environmental Committee - MCM  Member - Kannada Matthu Janapada Sangha – MCM  Member – for Syllabus Forming Committee – 2004, University of Mysore.

Research Guidance (Ph.D.,): S. No. Name of Students Year of Registration Year of Award 01 Basavarju 2011-12 Perusing 02 Shivananda. D.E. 2011-12 Perusing 03 Manjunatha. P.N. 2011-12 Perusing 04 Venkatesha. J 2011-12 Perusing 05 Nagarathna. K.S. 2011-12 Perusing 06 Kemparaje Urs P.S. 2011-12 Perusing 07 Jagadish. B.S. 2011-12 Perusing 08 Shivamadaiah D 2011-12 Perusing

Other Services :  Member – Board of Examinations (PG & UG), University of Mysore, Mysore since 2009  Member – Board of Studies Karnataka Folklore University, Gottagodi, Haveri, from 2012 to till date  External Examiner – UG, PES College, Mandya, since 2009  Assistant Examiner – UG, University of Mysore since 1995  Conducted workshop on Folkdance annually final year students, 1996-2004  Registered Research Guide, University of Mysore for Ph.D., research students.  Guided Final year / Semester Degree students for Dissertation since 23 years. Member for Inter-Collegiate Cultural Meet, University of Mysore, 2013.