CURRICULAM VITAE

Dr. DINESHA .P. T

Address for Communication

Present Address: (Office-Preferred)

Assistant Professor cum Assistant Director
Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive policy (CSSEIP)
Humanities Block
University of Mysore, Mysore- 570006
Tel: 0821-2419637 / 09538431672
Email: dinesha@uni-mysore.ac.in
ptdinesha@yahoo.com

Educational Qualifications:
 Ph. D. in Economics, Department of Economics, Mangalore University,
Mangalagangothri, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka, 2012.
Title of the Thesis: Empowerment of Women through Micro Finance: A Case Study
of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Districts
 M.A. in Economics with First Class (64.3%) from Mangalore University, Dakshina
Kannada, Karnataka, 2005.
 Bachelor of Arts with Distinction (71.63%) from Nehru Memorial College, Sullia,
Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, 2003.
 Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE) with First Class (63.2%)
from Karnataka State Open University, Karnataka, 2011.
 Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBE) with Second Class
(59.3%) from Karnataka State Open University, Karnataka, 2012.

Fellowship Awarded: Rajiv Gandhi National fellowship – 2006-2010

UGC -NET
 Cleared UGC-National Eligibility Test (Lectureship) in 2004, December.
 Cleared UGC-National Eligibility Test (Lectureship) in 2005, June
Areas of Interest:
Development Economics, Health Economics, Rural Development, Inclusive Growth.
Statistical Package/s: Excel Spread Sheet and SPSS

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ACADEMIC DETAILS
Research / Teaching Experience:
1. Working as Assistant Professor cum Assistant Director in the Centre for the Study of
Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, University of Mysore, Mysore since 10-05-
2010 to till date.
2. Conducted few classes for Post Graduate Distance Education Students of M.A in
Economics of Mangalore University during 2008-2009.
3. Conducted Classes for one semester for M Phil in Area Studies of Mysore University
during 2016-2017.

Google Scholar Index

Total Citations 62
h-index 4
i10-index 2

Research Projects Completed / Ongoing– 8

Sl Title Position Year Funding Amount
No Agency (Rs)
1 A Socio-Economic Base UGC, New
Line Survey of Dalit Principal 2014 Delhi 1,10,000
Muslims in Rural Investigator
Karnataka, India
2 Extending Financial
Assistance to SC/ST Co- 2015 Department of 4,56,500
Students Studying in principal Social Welfare,
Various Schools/Colleges Investigator Government of
other than Government Karnataka
Schools /Colleges
3 The Contribution of Health
Insurance Schemes for Project 2016 ICSSR, New 4,80,000
Inclusive Development: An Director Delhi
Exploratory study of
Karnataka

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4 Voice for the Voiceless?: University of
An Empirical Examination Principal Potential
2017 Excellence, 1,00,000
of Role of Community
Investigator University of
radios in Social Inclusion Mysore
Process
5 Financial Literacy and
Inclusive Growth: A Study Principal 75,000
University of
on Economically Weaker Investigator 2018
Mysore
Sections and Low Income
Groups of Karnataka
6 Preparation of Tribal Co- 2019 Ministry of 28,84,000
Human Development principal (Ongoing) Tribal Affairs,
Investigator
Report New Delhi
7 Juvenile Justice System: ( 19,05,000
Bureau of Police
Co-
Protection and Care) 2016:
Research and
principal
Measure to Improve (In 10 (Ongoing)
Development,
Investigator
Indian States) 2020
New Delhi
8 Pathway to Women 1,10,000
Empowerment t: an Principal (Ongoing) ICSSR -SRC
Evaluation Study of Investigator 2021 Hyderabad
Pradhan Mantri Mudra
Yojana (PMMY) in
Karnataka (Short term
project)

Conference Grants Received -6

Sl Title and Date Level Funding Amount
No
Agency (Rs)
1 Inclusive Higher Education And National ICSSR 170,000
Marginalised Sections: Dynamics And New Delhi
Discourses (August 1st and 2nd 2013)
2 Social Exclusion And Reservation National ICSSR 30,000
Policy In India: New Debates Hyderabad
(November 12th and 13th 2013)

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3 Empowering Women through Skill National NCW, 2,85,500
Development: Challenges and New Delhi
st nd
Opportunities (July 1 and 2 2016)
4 Dynamics Of Poverty, Inequality And National ICSSR -SRC 40,000
Exclusion In Urban India: Debates and Hyderabad
Discussions
(January 18th and 19th 2017)
5 Rural Health Issues in India (January National ICMR New 50,000
10th and 11th 2018) Delhi
6 Sustainable And Inclusive Urban ICSSR, New 1,25,000
Development In India National Delhi
Upcoming 2021

Books Published -10

1. Jayasheela, Shriprasad H and Dinesha P T (2009) Micro finance In India: A Tool for
Women Empowerment, Serials Publications New Delhi, 2009 (ISBN: 9788183872782).
2. Prasanna Kumar and Dinesha P T (2011) Empowerment of Women through Self Help
Groups: Karnataka Experience, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 2011(ISBN
9783847301530).
3. Ganaraja and Dinesha P T (2012) Housing Finance and Banking Sector in India: Case
Study of SBI, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 2012 (ISBN 9783847336914).
4. Dinesha P T and Ramesh (2014) Higher Education: Between Quality and Reservation,
(Edited Book), Kalpaz Publication, New Delhi, (ISBN 9789351280507).
5. Dinesha P T and Jayasheela (2015) Microfinance: An Engine for Inclusive Growth,
Social Science Reporter, Latur, India (ISBN: 9788193053409).
6. Dinesha P T (2016) Skill India and Development: emerging Debates by National
Centre for Inclusive Growth and Development Research, Mysore, India (ISBN: 978-81-
9279704-5)
7. Dinesha P T (2016) Rethinking Skill Development and Women Empowerment, National
Centre for Inclusive Growth and Development Research Mysore, India ( (ISBN: 978-81-
927970-5-2)
8. Ramachnndra Murthy and Dinesha P T (2016) Rediscovery of Inclusive Growth by
ROAD Trust® Publications, Mysore, India ( (ISBN: 978-81-910230-6-0)

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9. Dinesha P T (2017) Urban Poverty And Social Exclusion, by Spring Leaf Publications,
Mysore, (ISBN: 978-81-923619-1-8)
10. D.C.Nanjunda and Dinesha P T (2020) Diversity, Inclusion and Woman Health, by
Aayu Publications, New Delhi, (ISBN: 9788193513958)
Reference Book Published - 1
1. Nanjunda and Dinesha P T (2012) Bibliography on Child Labour Issue, Spring
Leaf Publications, Mysore (ISBN: 9788192361901)

Research Articles Published

Articles in Journals - 40
1. Dinesha P T Jayasheela and V Basil Hans (2008) Micro Small and Medium
Enterprises in India Trends and Challenges in Small Enterprises Development,
Management and Extension Journal (SEDME) Vol 35, No 2, ISSN: 0970-8464.
2. Dinesha P T and Jayasheela (2008) Rural Housing in India: Problems and Prospects
in Southern Economist, Vol 47, No 12, ISSN: 0038-4046.
3. Dinesha P T Jayasheela and V Basil Hans (2008) Health infrastructure in India
Present Challenges and Future Prospects in Journal of World Intellectual Property
Rights, Vol 4, No 1-2 ISSN: 0973-3132.
4. Dinesha P T and Jayasheela (2008) Microfinance: An Effective Tool for Financial
Inclusion in Journal of World Intellectual Property Rights, Vol 4, No 1-2 ISSN:
0973-3132.
5. Dinesha P T and Jayasheela (2009) Non- governmental Organisations: As a Catalyst
of Microfinance in in Small Enterprises Development, Management and Extension
Journal (SEDME) Vol 36, No 4, ISSN: 0970-8464.
6. Dinesha P T and Dr. Jayasheela (2010) Micro finance on Economic Empowerment of
Women: An Empirical Analysis in, Asian Journal of Development Matters, Volume,
4, Issue, 3, ISSN: 09739629.
7. Dinesha P T and Dr. Jayasheela (2011) Role of Non- Government Organizations in
Micro finance: Issues, and Perspectives in Afro Asian Journal of Anthropology and
Social Policy, Volume 2, Issue 1, ISSN: 2229-4414.
8. Dinesha P T and Dr. Jayasheela (2011) Empowerment of women through Self Help
Groups: A Case Study of Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka India, in
International Journal of Social and Economic Research, Vol. 1, Issue.1, ISSN: 2249-
6270.

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9. D C. Nanjunda and Dinesha P. T. (2011) Role of Non-Governmental Organizations
(NGOs) Interventions on Tribal Health: Some Annotations from Grass Root Level, in
International NGO Journal Vol. 6, Issue 7, July, ISSN 1993-8225.
10. Nanjunda and Dinesha P. T. (2011) Changing Socio-cultural and Economic Factors
Influencing Primary Health Care Services in Tribal Areas of Karnataka India, in
Afro Asian Journal of Anthropology and Social Policy, Volume 2, Issue 1, ISSN:
2229-4414.
11. D C Nanjunda, Venugopal P N, Dinesha P T, Mahadeviah V N (2011) Use of
Various Bio-Fencing Plants to cure Human Diseases by the Yarava Ethnic group of
Coorg Dist, Karnataka- India in Afro Asian Journal of Anthropology and Social
Policy, Volume 2, Issue 1, ISSN: 2229-4414.
12. V.N. Mahadeviah and Dinesha P.T. (2011) Socio-Economic Changes of Dalith
Muslims in Rural Karnataka, An Anthropological Perspective in Afro Asian Journal
of Anthropology and Social Policy, Volume 2, Issue 2, ISSN: 2229-4414.
13. D C. Nanjunda and Dinesha P. T. (2011) Traditional Medicine and Health
Commoditization: Ethnic people’s Perception about Medicinal Plants in Journal of
Vanyajati, ISSN: 0975-30647.
14. D C. Nanjunda and Dinesha P. T. (2011) Primary Education of Scheduled Caste
Children: The Hidden Truth in Journal of Exclusion Studies, Volume-1, Issue-2,
ISSN: 2231-4547.
15. D C. Nanjunda and Dinesha P. T. (2011) Born to Work: An Ethnographical Picture
of Child Labourers in the Rural Part of Karnataka in Man and Development, Vol 33,
No 4, ISSN: 0258-8464.
16. D C. Nanjunda and Dinesha P. T. (2011) Exclusion or Inclusion of Karnataka
Tribes: Facts from Human Development Report in SELP Journal of Social Science,
Vol 2, Issue 8, ISSN: 0975-0438.
17. D C. Nanjunda and Dinesha P. T. (2012) Rural Development, NGOs, and Inclusive
Growth: Retrospection in International Journal on Research Explorer, SELP
Publications, Vol 1, No 1, Tiruchengode, ISSN: 2250-1940.
18. Dinesha P.T and Nanjunda (2012) Structuring Social Capital Through Micro-
Finance: Tool For Reducing Urban Poverty?, Asian Journal of Research in Business
Economics and Management, Volume 2, Issue 10, ISSN: 2249-7307.

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19. Dinesha P T (2012) Women Empowerment and Microfinance: Impact on Agriculture
and Allied Activities in, Asian Journal of Development Matters, Volume, 6, Issue, 2,
ISSN: 09739629.
20. D C. Nanjunda and Dinesha P. T. (2012) Forging New ground for Eco- Tourism and
Financial Inclusion: A Case Study of Coorg District, South Karnataka, Man and life,
Vol 38, No 3-4, ISSN: 0972-4109.
21. Dinesha P. T. (2013) Saved Money Saved Us!: A Study on Saving Behavior of
SHG Members, Global Research Analysis, Vol 2, Issue 9, ISSN: 2277 – 8160
22. Prasanna Kumar T, Dinesha P. T. and V B Hans (2014) Sustainable Development
through Microfinance with special reference to SKDRDP, Deeksha Journal, Vol 12
No 1, ISSN: 2250-3919
23. Dinesha P T (2014) Dalit Women Panchayat Representatives and Social Exclusion:
Myth or Reality?, in KILA Journal of Local Governance, Vol 1, No1, ISSN 2319
930X.
24. Dinesha P T (2015) Black Money and Inflation: An Overview, In Research Arena,
Vol 3 Issue 7, ISSN: 2320-6263.
25. Dinesha P T (2015) Reservation And Higher Education In India: An Overview, In
Bulletin Of Indian Society And Culture, Vol 2 Issue 11, ISSN: 2395-3748
26. Dinesha P T (2015) Regional Disparities In Karnataka: An Overview, In Research
Express, Vol 2 Issue 11, ISSN: 2395-3756.
27. Dinesha P T and Naveenchandra C B (2016): Women Skill Development and Make
in India: Opportunities and challenges, In Samyoga: An Academic Journal, Vol 11,
No 02, ISSN: 2231-3362.
28. Dinesha P T and Ramachandra Murthy K (2016): An Empirical Investigation Of
Vajpayee Arogyashree Health Insurance Scheme In Karnataka, International Journal
of Public Health Research and Management, Vol. 3 No. 1, Online ISSN: 2319-5509
29. Dinesha P T and Ramachandra Murthy K (2016): A Study on Role of Yeshasvini
Health Insurance Scheme in Karnataka, International Journal of Social and Economic
Research, Vol. 6 (4) 2016 (Oct-Dec ) 2016, Online ISSN: 2249-6270
30. Dinesha P T (2016): Socio- Economic Status Of Dalit Muslims In India: An
Overview, in International Journal of Social and Economic Research, Vol. 6, Issue.2,
ISSN: 2249-6270.
31. Dinesha P T (2016): Dalith Muslims And Affirmative Action: An Overview, Asian
Journal of Development Matters, Volume 10, Issue : 1, Online ISSN : 0976-4674

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 32. Dinesha P T (2015) Urban Solid Waste Management In India: Present Challenges
and Future Prospects, In Research Arena, Vol 4, Issue 8, ISSN: 2320-6263
33. Dinesha P T (2015) Social Inclusion and Self help Groups: Myth or Reality?: An
Overview, In Bulletin Of Indian Society And Culture, Vol 3 Issue 2, ISSN: 2395-3748
34. Dinesha P T (2016) Status of Female Literacy Rate in India: An Overview, In
Research Express, Vol 3 Issue 11, ISSN: 2395-3756.
35. Dinesha P T (2016) Financial Literacy and Inclusive Growth: Challenges and
Opportunities, In Social Science Reporter, Vol 6 Issue 4, ISSN: 2231-0789.
36. Dinesha P T (2016) Access to Higher Education by Social Groups: Constraints and
Suggestions, In Sahitya Anand, Vol 3 Issue 2, ISSN: 2320-5075.
37. Dinesha P T (2016): Impact of Community Based Health Insurance on Social
Relations: A Case Study of Karnataka, International Journal of Sociology, Social
Anthropology and Social Policy, Vol. 2, Issue.2, ISSN: 2254-4833
38. Dinesha P T (2017): Impact of Yeshaswini health scheme on out of pocket
expenditure: An Empirical Investigation, Asian Journal of Development Matters,
Volume 11, Issue, 2, ISSN: 09739629.
39. Dinesha P T (2019): Financial Literacy and Inclusive Growth: A
Study On Marginalized Sections of Karnataka, in International Journal of Social and
Economic Research, Vol. 8, Issue.4, ISSN: 2249-6270.
40. Dinesha P T (2019): Financial literacy and saving: a study on economically weaker
sections and low income groups of Karnataka in Asian Journal of Development
Matters, Vol 12., Issue.2 , ISSN: ISSN: 09739629.

Articles in Journals (Without ISSN) - 1

1. Dinesha P T and Jayasheela (2008) Micro Insurance a Catalyst of Financial Inclusion
in Journal of Development Research, Vol 1 No 1, July Sep.

Chapters in Edited Volumes -38

1. Dinesha P T, Jayasheela and V Basil Hans (2008) Financial Inclusion and
Microfinance in India: An overview in Financial Inclusion: Perspectives and Country
Experiences, ICFAI University Press, ISBN: 9788131416938.
2. Dinesha P T and Jayasheela (2010) Inclusion through SHG Microfinance: A Macro
Perspective in Inclusive Growth Challenges and Opportunities, Oxford Book
Company New Delhi ISBN: 9789380179902.

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3. Dinesha P T, Jayasheela and Basavaraja (2011) Primary Health Centres in India:
Present Challenges and future Prospects, in Service Sector in India: A Sectoral
Analysis, Serials Publication, New Delhi, ISBN: 9788189630539.
4. Dinesha P T, Jayasheela and Shoukat Ali M (2011): Road Transport in India: Present
Challenges and Future Prospects, in Service Sector in India: A Sectoral Analysis,
Serials Publication, ISBN: 9788189630539.
5. Sneha K Reddy Dinesha P T and Veena (2011): Role of Mass Media in Rural and
Tribal Development: An Exploration in India Development Issues and Prospects,
Anmol Publications New Delhi, 2011, ISBN: 9788126146246.
6. Dinesha P T and Dr. Jayasheela (2012): Micro Health Insurance in India: Issues And
Prospects in Economic Paradigms of Healthcare in India: issues and Challenges,
Published by Global Research Publications, New Delhi, ISBN: 9788189630584.
7. Nanjunda D C, Mahadeviah, Dinesha P T and Siddaraju V G (2012): A Study on
Psycho – Socio Status of Child Labourers in Readings in Development Psychology,
Published by Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi, ISBN: 9789350561164
8. Dinesha P T, Dr. Jayasheela and Shoukat Ali (2012): Urban Poverty and
Microfinance in India: Dynamics and Dimensions, in Urbanization and Economic
Transformation: Issues and Challenges, Published by Global research Publications,
New Delhi, ISBN: 9788189630652.
9. Nanjunda D C. and Dinesha P. T. (2012) Education Gender and Class: Dalit
Children Access to Schooling in Karnataka in Development of Scheduled Castes In
India: Issues and Challenges, Published by Serials Publication, New Delhi, ISBN:
9788183875608.
10. Siddaraju.V.G and Dinesha.P.T (2012): Panchayat Rajya Vyavashthe Mattu Mahile:
Mysore Jilleya Ondu Pragatipara Sadhaneya Nota in Karnatakadalli Sarvatomukha
Pragatiya Vividha Aayaamagalu (in Kannada), Global Research Publication, New
Delhi, ISBN: 978-81-8387-556-1, 2012.
11. Dinesha.P.T, Kiran Kumar.P and Dr.Nanjunda (2012): Financial Inclusion and
Microfinance: A Micro Perspective, in Financial Inclusion in India: Issues and
Challenges, Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi, ISBN: 9788121211826.
12. Dinesha P.T and Kiran Kumar.P (2013): Women Participation in Agriculture
Production and Their Constraints: A Study in Udupi District, Karnataka, in Inclusive
Agriculture Development: New Dimensions – APH Publishing Corporation, New
Delhi, ISBN: 9789331319760.

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13. Dinesha.P.T and Dr.Nanjunda.D.C (2013): Empowering Small and Marginal Farmers
for Inclusive Agriculture Growth: An Overview, Ed. Book “Inclusive Agriculture
Development: New Dimensions, Published by APH Publishing Corporation, New
Delhi, ISBN: 9789331319760.
14. Dinesha.P.T and Jayasheela and B. K Suresh (2013): Micro finance and Financial
Inclusion in India: Dynamics and Discourses, in Financial Inclusion In India Access
and Impact, Published by Prasaranga Tumkur University, Tumkur, ISBN:
9789382694137.
15. Dinesha.P.T and Prasanna Kumar T (2013): Social Exclusion and Safaikarnmacharis:
A study on the Paurakarmikas of Mysore City Corporation, in Socially Vulnerable:
Inclusion and Strategies, Published by Department of Sociology, Cross Land College,
Brahmavar, Karnataka, ISBN: 9788192834504.
16. Dinesha.P.T and Prakruti A R (2013): Socio-Economic Status Of Women Beedi
Rolling Workers: A Case Study Of Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, in Women
Empowerment During 21st Century In India, Published by Himalaya Publication, New
Delhi, ISBN:978-93-5142-250-1
17. Dinesha P.T. and Nanjunda (2014): Rights to Compulsory Education Act 2009 and
Inclusive Education: Where Rubber hits the Road?, in Elementary Education in India:
Issues and Concerns, Published By Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi,
ISBN: 9788126918393
18. Dinesha P T (2014): Rural Health Infrastructure in India: An Overview, in Rural
Development and Inclusive Growth: Linkage and Implications, Published By Kalpaz
Publication, New Delhi. ISBN: 9351281000
19. Shivakumar PT and Dinesha PT (2014): Public Private Partnership In Agricultural
Marketing: An Interface, In 2 Published By Hruthvika Publications Belgaum, New
Delhi. ISBN: 978-81-928928-0-1
20. Nanjunda, Dinesh PT, Siddaraju VG and Ramesh (2015): Situation Analysis of
Childern in Mysore City – India: Some Preliminary Annotations, in Redesigning
Inclusive Development, Published by Discovery Publishing House Pvt Ltd, New
Delhi, ISBN:978-93-5056-4509
21. Dinesha P T and Prasanna Kumar T (2015): Impact Of Microfinance On Non-
Agricultural Activities: An Empirical Investigation, in Micro Finance and Inclusive
Growth in India, Kalpaz Publication, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-5128-128-3.

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22. Ganaraj K and Dinesha P T (2015): Urban Poverty and Inclusive Development in
India: A Contingent Analysis, in Idea of Nationalism In India: Historical Cultural,
Madhuban Colourz, Moodbidri, ISBN: 9788193012901.
23. Shivakumar P T and Dinesha P T (2015): Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana:
Challenges Ahead, in Transforming India in the 21st Century: Perspectives,
Challenges and Policy Implications, Spring Leaf Publications, Mysore, ISBN:
9788192361956.
24. Dinesha P T (2016): Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) and Social Security:
Prospects and Challenges, in Social Development in India: Emerging Debates,
Deeksha Publications.
25. Dinesha P T (2016): Community Based Health Insurance In India: Present
Challenges And Future Prospects, in Social Security and Social Inclusion Dynamics
and Discourses, ROAD Trust® Publications, Mysore.
26. Dinesha P T (2015) Gender Empowerment and Microfinance: An Analytical Study
of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada Districts, Karnataka? In Women Empowerment,
Deeksha Publications, Mysore (ISBN: 9788193138496)
27. Dinesha P T (2016): Parishishta Pangadagala Mahileyara Arthika Sabalikaranadalli
Kiru Hanakasina Patra : Ondu Avalokana in Bharatadalli Mahila Sabalikarana ;
Vividha Aayamagalu Mattu Savalugalu, Deeksha Publications, Mysore
28. Nanjunda, and Dinesha P T (2014) Reservations For Dalith Muslims: What We
Know And What We Don’t Know? (In Kannada) In Ramesh (Edited) Religious
Conversion: Constitutional Perspective, Mysore University Publications. (ISBN:
9788192121741)
29. Dinesha P T (2016): Women and Skill Development: An Overview in Skill India
and Development: Emerging Debates, by National Centre for Inclusive Growth and
Development Research, Mysore, India (ISBN: 9788192797045)
30. Dinesha P T (2016): Informal Sector and Skill Development of Women: A Brief
Note in Rethinking Skill Development and Women Empowerment, National Centre for
Inclusive Growth and Development Research, Mysore, (ISBN: 9788192797052)
31. Dinesha P T and Ramachandra Murthy (2016): Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna
(RSBY) in Karnataka: An Overview in Rediscovery of Inclusive Growth by ROAD
Trust® Publications, Mysore, (ISBN: 978-81-910230-6-0)

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 32. Dinesha P T and Ramachandra Murthy (2016): A Study of Yashasvini Health
Insurance Scheme in Urban Karnataka, in, Urban Poverty And Social Exclusion, by
Spring Leaf, Publications, Mysore, (ISBN: 978-81-923619-1-8)
33. Dinesha P T (2016): Status of Female Literacy Rate in India: An Overview, in,
Women and Inclusive Growth, by Road Trust, Publications, Mysore, (ISBN:
9788191023022)
34. Ramachandra Murthy K and Dinesha P.T (2017): Karnatakadalli Saaksharathe: Ondu
Kiru Nota in Smakalina Bharata, by Yuktha Grameena Abhivruddhi Trust ®, (ISBN:
978-81-927970-8-3)
35. Dinesha P.T (2017) : Trends and Growth of Higher Education in India in Thoughts
and Practices in Education, by Vismaya Prakashana Mysore, ISBN: 978-93-828778-
4-4
36. Dinesha P.T (2018): Mysoorinalli Parishishita Pangadagala Maanava Abhivriddhiya
Stithigati In Budakattu Janara Abhivriddhi – Ondu Vishleshane, by Nayana
Publications, Mysore, (ISBN: 978-93-88166-12-6)
37. Nanjunda D C And Dinesha P.T (2018): Human Trafficking in India: Some
Thoughts in Inclusive Development of Marginalsed Groups in Contemporary India,
by National Centre for Inclusive Growth and Development Research, Mysore, (ISBN:
978-81-927970-7-6)
38. Dinesha P.T (2018): Stand up India (SUI) Scheme and Inclusive Development: An
Overview in Diversity, Technology and Social Divide, Aayu Publications, New Delhi

Chapter in Edited Volumes (Without ISBN) -3

1. Dinesha P T and Shivachittappa (2007) Mahileyara Aarthika Swavalambaneyalli
Kiru Hanakasina Paathra (Kannada) in Mahile Matthu Abivraddhi, Mangala
Prakashana, Mangalore.
2. Dinesha P T and N K Gowda (2007) Mahila Udyamasheelathe (Kannada) in Mahile
Matthu Abivraddhi, Mangala Prakashana, Mangalore.
3. Dinesha P T and Jayasheela and V Basil Hans (2008) Health infrastructure in India:
An Overview in Infrastructure Development in India, Published by Department of
Economics, Kuvempu University.
Full Paper in Conference Voluame (Without ISBN) - 1
1. Dinesha P T and Najunda D C (2011) Regional Imbalance in the Growth of Self Help
Groups: Problems and Suggestions, in State Level Seminar on ‘Regional Imbalance,

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 Banking Industry and Inclusive Growth in Karnataka/India: A Focus on 12th Five
Year Plan’ held on December 15th and 16th 2011.
Popular Articles (Published in the Daily Newspapers) -3
1. Dinesha P T (2007) Grameenabhivriddhiyalli Kiru Hanakaasina Pathra (Kannada) in
Hosadigantha Daily News Paper on 02-08-2007.
2. Dinesha P T (2008) Grameena Vasati Ondu Inuku Nota (Kannada) in Hosadigantha
Daily News Paper on 18-03-2008.
3. Dinesha P T (2008) Bhayotpaadane: Ondu Aarthika Chinthane in Hosadigantha
(Kannada) Daily News Paper on 05-02-2008.
Papers Presented In Workshops / Seminars / Conferences - 33
1. Rural Housing in India: Problems and Prospects, in the National Seminar on
“Development of Infrastructure in India: Issues in Financing, Delivery and
Management” held on 20th and 21st March 2006 at Sir. M. Vishveshwarayya Post
Graduate Centre Mandya, Karnataka.
2. Microfinance: An Effective Tool for the Empowerment of Women, in the
National Seminar on ‘Women Empowerment: Problems, Issues and Concerns’ held
on December 8th and 9th 2006 at Vijaya College Mulki, Mangalore, Karnataka.
3. Health Infrastructure In India Problems and Prospects, in the National Seminar
on ‘Economics of Infrastructure’ held on Feb 6th and 7th, 2007, at University of
Mumbai, Department of Economics, Vidyanagari, Mumbai.
4. Empowerment of Women through Micro-Finance: A Comparative Study of
Udupi and Dakshina Kannada District, in the National Level “Doctoral Thesis
Conference” held on March 9th and 10th 2007 at ICFAI Business School,
Donthanapally, Hyderabad, Andra Pradesh.
5. Health Infrastructure in India Agenda for the New Millennium in the National
Seminar on “Infrastructure in India: Agenda for the New Millennium” held on 15 th
and 16th February 2008 at Department of Studies in Economics, Kuvempu
University, Shimoga, Karnataka.
6. Inclusion through SHG Microfinance: A Micro Perspective in the National Level
Seminar on ‘India – Sixty Years in a Nations Life’ held on 3rd and 4th April 2009 at
Besant Evening College Mangalore, Karnataka, Karnataka.
7. Self - Help Groups: A Catalyst for Women’s Economic Empowerment in the
National Conference on ‘Women and Development’ held on 21st and 22nd March

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 2012 organized by Department of Women Studies, Mangalore University,
Karnataka.
8. Micro Health Insurance in India: Issues and Prospects in the National
Conference on ‘Economic Paradigms of Health care in India: Issues and
Challenges’, held on 11th May 2012, organized by Department of Department of
Studies and Research in Economics, Tumkur University, Karnataka.
9. Status of SC’s and ST’s in India: A Human Rights Perspective, in National
Conference on Good Governance, Human Rights And Judiciary, held on 3rd and 4th
October 2011, organized by National Human Rights Commission New Delhi and
DOS in Political Science, University of Mysore, Mysore.
10. Urban Poverty and Microfinance in India: Dynamics and Dimensions in the
International Conference on Urbanization and Economic Transformation: Issues and
Challenges’, held on 12th and 13th October 2012, organized by Department of
Department of Studies and Research in Economics, Tumkur University, Karnataka.
11. Sustainable Rural Development through Microfinance, in National Conference
on Role of Microfinance as a Means of Sustainable Development, held on 11th
January 2013, organized by SDM college of Business Management, Mangalore,
Karnataka.
12. Social Exclusion and Safai Karmacharis: an Empirical Investigation in the
National Conference on Social Inclusion: Challenges and Strategies’, held on 22nd
Feb 2013, organized by Cross Land First Grade College, Udupi, Karnataka.
13. Impact of SHG- Microfinance on Tribal Health: An Overview, in National
Conference on Tribal Health in India: Issues and Challenges, held on 11th 12th
February 2013, organized by Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute, Mysore,
Karnataka.
14. Microfinance and Financial Inclusion in India: Dynamics and Discourses, in
National Conference on Financial Inclusion in India Access and Impact, held on 26th
April 2013, organized by Dos in Economics Tumkur University and Government
First College, Pavagada, Karnataka.
15. Inclusion through Entrepreneurship: where Self Help Groups Stand? , in
National Conference on Rural Women Entrepreneurship In India, held on 9th and
10th November 2013, organized by DoS in Commerce Davanegere University,
Davanegere, Karnataka.

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16. ICTs and Women Empowerment: An Assessment, in National Conference on
Women Empowerment During 21st Century In India, held on 22nd and 23rd
November 2013, organized by DoS in Economics Rani Chennemma University
Belagavi, Karnataka.
17. Agricultural Marketing and Inclusive Growth in India: New Debate in National
Conference on Agriculture Marketing: Issues and Challenges, held on 21st January
2014, organized by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College, Ujire, at Ujire,
Karnataka.
18. Micro Insurance in India: Reaching the Unreached in National Conference on
Microfinance and Inclusive Growth held on 14th February 2014, organized by Cross
Land First Grade College, Udupi, Karnataka
19. Khadi and Village Industries in India in National Conference on Gandhian
concept of ideal villages and its contemporary relevance held on 28th and 29 March
2014, organized by Dept of Gandhian Study, Mysore University, Karnataka.
20. Microfinance Interventions and Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs in
Karnataka: A Study, in Two Days National Seminar on ‘Women Empowerment’ on
September 26 and 27, 2014, organized by, Research Centre for Women’s Studies,
Karnatak University, Dharwad, at S.C.P Arts and D.D.S Commerce College,
Mahalingpur, Bagalkot, Karnataka
21. Financial Literacy and Inclusive Growth: An Overview at the three days 10th
State Level Conference on Swadeshi Vijanana Sammelana at University of Mysore,
Mysore from 15th to 17th September 2014.
22. Impact of FDI on Retail Sector in India in National Level Conference on Current
Crisis In Indian Agriculture: Issues And Challenges, at Department of Economics
Rani Chennemma University Belagaum on 30th and 31st October 2014.
23. Accredited Social Health Activists In India: Problems and Suggestions, in the
Two Day National Seminar on Maternal and Child Health Care In India: Issues,
Concerns and Policy Initiatives., held on 22nd and 23rd May, 2014, organized by
Institute of Economic Research and Population Research Centre Dharwad.
24. Inclusive Rural Development And Microfinance In India: Issues And
Concerns, in National Conference on Inclusive and Sustainable Growth for
Emerging Economies Like India, on 9th December 2014, organized by T John
Institute of Management and Science (TIMS), Bangalore.

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25. Impact of Microfinance On Non- Agricultural Activities: An Empirical
Investigation in the two days National Conference on Microfinance and Inclusive
Growth in India, organized by Thunga Maha Vidyalaya, Thirthahally, held on 16th
and 17th January 2015.
26. Literacy Rate and Inclusive Growth: A Study of Karnataka, in the National
Conference on Literacy and development, held on 21st January, 2015 organized by
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College, Ujire, at Ujire, Karnataka.
27. Microfinance in India: Is Business Correspondent the Way Forward?, in the two
days International Conference on Self Help Initiatives, Microfinance and
Sustainable Development, organized by Mahajana First Grade College, Mysore, held
on 2nd and 3rd February, 2015.
28. Financial Inclusion And Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY): Where
Rubber Hits The Road?, in the National Seminar on Financial Inclusion – A Policy
Perspective for and Egalitarian Society, organized by JSS College for Women, Dept
of Commerce (PG and UG) held on 27th and 28th March 2015.
29. Food Security in India: Performance and Challenges, in the National Seminar on
Sustainable Agriculture for food Security, organized by JSS College for Women,
Dept of Commerce (PG and UG) held on 30th March 2015.
30. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: A Step towards Financial Inclusion? in the
National Seminar on new Age Banking in India: Issues and Challenges, held on 25th
April 2015, organized by Department of Studies and Research in Economics,
Tumkur University, Karnataka.
31. Street Vendors In Urban Informal Sector: Financially Excluded Or Included?,
in the National Seminar on Financial Inclusion through Co-operative Sector in Rural
Areas: Challenges and Effectiveness, held on 15th September 2015, organized by
Department of Commerce, Sacred Heart’s College, Madantyar, Karnataka.
32. Inclusive Urban Development in India: Present Challenges and Future
Prospects, in the National Seminar on Sustainable Development for Revitalizing
India – prospects and Challenges for the Youth, held on 9th and 10th August 2016,
organized by Department of Economics, Jyothi Nivas College, Bangalore,
Karnataka.
33. Exclusion and Women Panchayat Members: An Empirical Investigation, in the
National Seminar on Human Rights, Duties and Education With Special Reference

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 to Women, held on 17th and 18th February 2017, organized by DOS in Law,
University of Mysore, Mysore Karnataka.
Conference / Workshops / Seminar Organized
1. Worked as Convener for National Conference on “An Ethno historical development
of DNT in India: Issues and Prospects’, funded by Indian Council of Historical
Research, New Delhi, at University of Mysore on Dec 23rd and 24th 2010.
2. Worked as Convener for State Level Workshop on “Dr. B R. Ambedkar’s Views on
Social Exclusion and Inclusion”, funded by University of Mysore on 27th March
2011.
3. Worked as Convener for National Level Conference on “Women and Work: Policies
Towards Economic Inclusion”, funded by Centre for Women’s Studies and CSSEIP,
University of Mysore at University of Mysore on March 22nd and 23rd 2011.
4. Worked as Convener and Joint Organizing Secretary for National Conference on
“Multilevel Interventions For Health Care: Framing New Inclusive Health Policies’’,
funded by Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi at University of Mysore
on 8th and 9th September 2011.
5. Worked as Convener and Joint Organizing Secretary for State Level Conference
on “Regional Imbalance, Banking industry and Inclusive Growth in Karnataka/India:
A Focus on 12th Five Year Plan”, funded by NABARD, Bangalore at University of
Mysore on December 15th and 16th 2011.
6. Worked as Joint Organizing Secretary for State Level seminar on “Missing Girls
and Women: Issues and Implications”, funded by Karnataka State Commission for
Women, Government of Karnataka, at University of Mysore on 23rd and 24th
January 2012.
7. Worked as Joint Organizing Secretary for National Conference on “Social
Exclusion and Inclusion in India: Self Governance, Development Politics and
Autonomy Movements’’, funded by ICSSR, Hyderabad at University of Mysore on
22nd and 23rd August 2012.
8. Worked as Joint Organizing Secretary for National Conference on “Financial
Inclusion in India: Issues and Challenges”, funded by ICSSR, New Delhi, at
University of Mysore on 09th and 10th October 2012.
9. Worked as Workshop Convener for State Level Workshop on “Human Rights and
Social Exclusion”, funded by National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi at
University of Mysore on 15th December, 2012.

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10. Worked as Workshop Convener for National Workshop on Advanced Research
Methodology in Social Sciences, funded by ICSSR, New Delhi held on January 16th
– 27th 2013, held at University of Mysore, Mysore.
11. Worked as Joint Organizing Secretary for National Conference on Inclusive
Agriculture Growth India: Issues and Challenges, funded by ICSSR, Hyderabad, held
on January 30th – 31st 2013, held at University of Mysore, Mysore.
12. Worked as Conference Director for National Conference on Inclusive Development
of Marginalized Groups in Contemporary India: Issues and Challenges’, funded by
University of Mysore, held on 27th and 28th September 2013, held at University of
Mysore, Mysore.
13. Worked as Workshop Convener for National Workshop on New Public Health
Issues in India, funded by National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), New
Delhi, held on December 27th – 28th 2013, held at University of Mysore, Mysore.
14. Worked as Workshop Convener for National workshop on Developments in
Statistical Methods for Data Analysis of Excluded Groups” sponsored by Ministry of
Statistics and Programme Implementation, New Delhi, held on 20th and 21st March
2013, held at University of Mysore, Mysore.
15. Worked as Co-ordinator for National Conference on Rural Development and
Inclusive Growth: New Debates” funded by ICSSR, New Delhi held on 21st and 22nd
August 2014 at University of Mysore, Mysore.
16. Worked as Coordinator for International Conference on Social Exclusion of
Minorities and Margins: Post colonial debates, funded by ICSSR, New Delhi held on
18th and 19th December 2014 at University of Mysore, Mysore.
17. Worked as Co-ordinator for Workshop on New Human development Index for
Tribal Health Care, funded by ICMR, New Delhi held on 18th and 19th September
2015 at University of Mysore, Mysore.
18. Worked as Conference Co-ordinator for National Conference on Social Security and
Social Inclusion: Opportunities and Challenges” funded by ICSSR, New Delhi held
on February 25th and 26th 2016, at University of Mysore, Mysore.
19. Worked as Conference Joint Organizing Secretary for National Conference on
“Transition Of Primitive Tribal Groups(PTG) In India: An Ethno-Historical Relook”
held funded by ICHR, New Delhi on October 20th and 21st 2016, at University of
Mysore, Mysore.

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 20. Worked as Co-coordinator for Workshop on “Six Day Regional Level Research
Methodology Workshop for SC/ST Research Scholars in Social Sciences” sponsored
by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Hyderabad held on January
29th to February 3rd 2018, at University of Mysore, Mysore.
21. Worked as Conference Joint Organizing Secretary for National Conference on
“Social Media for Digital and Social Inclusion: Cultural, Technological and
Economic Implications” held on 19th Feb 2018, at University of Mysore, Mysore
22. Worked as Conference Joint Organizing Secretary for National Conference on
“Food Security and Social Inclusion In India” funded by ICSSR, Hyderabad held on
March 14th and 15th 2018, at University of Mysore, Mysore
23. Worked as Seminar Co-Coordinator for the National Seminar on ‘Corporate Social
Responsibility and Tribal Development’ (collaboration with a Local NGO) held on
Aug 13th and 14th 2018.
24. Worked as Conference Co-Coordinator for the national seminar ‘Make in India and
Digital India: Empowerment and Transformation for Inclusive growth’ funded by
ICSSR, New Delhi held on Aug 29th and 30th 2018.
25. Worked as Convener for the national workshop on Technical writing and
Publications, Grant Proposals, Funding Agencies and Soft Skills in Scientific
Research sponsored by Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology,
Bengaluru held on 10th and 11th January 2019.
26. Worked as Joint Organizing Secretary for National Seminar on “Agrarian Crisis
and Farmers Suicide in India: Causes, Consequences and Remedies” sponsored by
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi held on 7th and 8th
February 2019, at University of Mysore, Mysore.
27. Worked as Joint Organizing Secretary for National Workshop on “Accelerating
Universal Health Coverage in India: Issues and Challenges” funded by National
Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), held on 18th and 19th June 2019, at
University of Mysore, Mysore

Participation in Conference / Workshops / Seminar

a). National Level -22
1. Relevance of information and Communication Technology, held on 20th and 21st,
2009 organized by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College, Ujire, at Ujire,
Karnataka.

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2. Samakaleen Hindi Sahitya Ke Vividha Aayam, Organised by DOS in Hindi,
University of Mysore, Mysore, held on May 24th to 26th 2010.
3. Tribes and Analogous People in India Contemporary Issues, organized by
Anthropological Survey of India and Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya,
Mysore, held on August 9th 10th 2010.
4. Urban Poverty and Social Exclusion: Need for Policy Interventions, Organized by
Department of Sociology, Christ University, Bangalore, held on Feb11th and 12th
2011.
5. Decentralization, Governance and Rural Development, organized by Institute of
Development Studies, University of Mysore, Mysore, May 13th and 14th 2011.
6. Ajneya Ka Sahitya: Punarvichar, organized by DOS in Hindi, University of Mysore,
Mysore, held on 11th and 12th August 2011.
7. Good Governance Human Rights and Judiciary, Organised by National Human Rights
Commission New Delhi in Collaboration with DOS in Political Science Mysore
University, held on 3rd and 4th October 2011.
8. Facets of Anthropological Research, Teaching and Training in Karnataka: A
Retrospect and Prospect, organized by Anthropological Survey of India, and others,
held on August 9 and 10 2011, at Karnataka University Dharwad.
9. Dimensions of Urbanisation and Development in India, organized by SBRR
Mahajana First Grade College and State Institute of Urbanisation and Development,
Mysore, held on 24th and 25th March 2011 at SBRR Mahajana First Grade College.
10. Re Orienting Higher Education for Sustainability, organized by Dept of Economics
and Co-operation, held on 22nd and 23rd April 2010.
11. Relevance of Thought of Babu Jagjivan Ram in Modern Society, Organized by Babu
Jagjivan Studies, Research and Extension Centre, University of Mysore, 16th Dec
2011.
12. Dalit Development and Inclusive Growth: Issues and Prospects, organized by Dr. B R
Ambedkar Research and Extension Centre, held on 28th and 29th March 2011.
13. Agricultural marketing in India: Directions for Development, organized by
Department of Economics, Tumkur University, on December 1st, 2011.
14. Food Inflation: Issues and Challenges, organized by D Banumaias College of
Commerce and Arts, Mysore, on February 4th, 2012.
15. India and Millennium Development Goals, organized by Department of Economics,
SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, Mysore, held on 17th February 2012.

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 16. Creating Awareness about Official Statistics in India, organized by Department of
Statistics, Mysore University, Mysore, held on 17th March 2012.
17. Social exclusion in India: Self Governance, Development politics and Autonomy
Movements, organized by CSSEIP University of Mysore, at University of Mysore on
22nd and 23rd August 2012.
18. Swamy Vivekanada and National Reconstruction, organized by Department of
Studies in Philosophy, University of Mysore, at University of Mysore on 11 th and 12th
September 2013.
19. Feminism: women Rising for a Paradigm Shift, organized by Department of Studies
in Christianity, University of Mysore, at University of Mysore on 3 rd September
2013.
20. New Public Health Issues in India, Organized by CSSEIP, University of Mysore on
27h and 28th December 2013 at University of Mysore, Mysore
21. Developments In Statistical Methods For Data Analysis Of Excluded Groups,
Organized by CSSEIP, University of Mysore, held on 20th and 21st March, 2014 at
University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysore.

b). State Level- 13

1. The Education of the Girl Child organized by Women’s Study Center, Mangalore
University, held on November 27th and 28th, 2006 at I S D Nanthoor Mangalore.
2. Women Entrepreneurship: Opportunities and Challenges organised by Shri
Venkatramana Swami College, Bantwal, Karnataka, held on December 16th, 2006.
3. Terrorism organised by Shree Devi Institute of Social Work, Mangalore, Karnataka,
held on September 6th 2009.
4. Development of Coastal Karnataka: A Historical View, organized by Mangalore
University, held on 12th March 2008.
5. Present Indian Agriculture: Problems and Remedies, organized by DeptEconomics,
JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Mysore, on September 18th 2010.
6. Violence against Women, at University of Mysore, held on November 25th 2010.
7. Human Rights in India: Concepts, Issues and Policy, Organised by Department of
Political Science, University of Mysore and Karnataka State Human Rights
Commission, Bangalore, held on April 11th 2011.

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 8. Educational, Economical and Social Implication of Census of India, organized by
Department of Studies and Research in Education, Karnataka State Open University,
Manasagangiorti, Mysore, 12th July 2011.
9. Problems and Prospects of Dalit’s in Higher Education, organized by Mysore
University SC/ST Employees Association, Mysore, 7th October 2011.
10. Dr.Ambedkar’s Vision on Social Exclusion and Inclusion, organized by Dr. B R
Ambedkar Research and Extension Centre, held on March 27th 2011.
11. Daliths in Development organized by Dr. B R Ambedkar Research and Extension
Centre and others on 5th and 6th December 2011.
12. Missing Girls and Women: Issues and Implications, organized by CSSEIP University
of Mysore, at University of Mysore on 23rd and 24th January 2012.
13. Human Rights and Social Exclusion, organized by CSSEIP University of Mysore, at
University of Mysore on 15th December 2012.

c). Research Methodology Course Attended - 6

1. One Day Workshop on New Avenues in Social Science Research, Organized by Shri
Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College, Ujire, Karnataka, on 20th February 2009.
2. One Day Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, Organized by
Mangala Alumni Association Mangalore University, Karnataka at Mysore University,
on 23rd May 2009.
3. One Day State Level Workshop on Kannada Research Methodology, organized by
Kannada Abhivriddhi Pradhikara and Karnataka Research Scholars association
Bangalore, held on 6th June 2011
4. One Day National Level workshop on Modern Trends in Research Methodology,
organized by Research Cell, SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, Mysore, held on
20th December 2011.
5. Twelve Day National Level workshop on Advanced Research Methodology in
Social Sciences, organized by CSSEIP, Mysore, held from 16th to 26th January 2013.
6. One Week National Level workshop on Basic Econometrics, organized by
Department of Economics, University of Mysore, Mysore, held from 6th to 12th
February 2015.
d). Refresher Course/ Orientation Programme Attended -2
1. 102nd Orientation Programme, held at University of Mysore form 28.12.2013 to
24.01.2014

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 2. Refresher Course in Economics, held at University of Mysore form 06.06.2014 to
26.06.2014

VI. Other Qualifications:

1. Assisted in preparing Human development Report of Mysore District, 2014
2. Worked as Guest Editor of the Asian Journal of Development Matters, Volume 5,
Issue 3, and December, 2011, ISSN: 09739629.
3. Delivered lecture, on ‘Mahileyara Aarthika Swavalambaneyalli Kiru Hanakasina
Paathra” and “Gramina Abhivruddhiyalli Kiru Hanakasina Paathra” in All India
Radio, Mangalore during 2008.
4. Languages Known: : Kannada, English, Hindi
Declaration:
I hear by declare that all the information furnished above is correct and true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.

Place: Mysore
Date: 31.03.2021 (Dinesha P T)

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