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 Karnataka Folklore and Yakshagana Academy. 1994 Gramanthara, published Post Graduate Department of Kannada, Karnataka Open University, Mysore. 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, Bangalore. 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. .