Department of PG Studies and Research in Political Science
The Dept. of Political Science was started in the year 1988. Apart from Post-Graduate course in Political Science, the Department offers M.Phil., and Ph.D., Courses. The Department is actively involved in research. It has undertaken various research projects in collaboration with National and International research institutions. The distinctive feature is that it has two study chairs. (a) Sri. Abdul Nazeer Sab Chair for the study of Panchayat Raj and Decentralization and (b) Sri. Shantaveri Gopal Gowda Chair for the study of Parliamentary Democracy. Under the auspices of these chairs the Department has organized number of Workshops, Seminars and Special lectures. Scholars of National and International repute have visited the Department. The Department is offering P.G. Programme through Choice Based Credit System since 2005-2006. Students in the four semesters study 20 papers with compulsory project work.
The Department has collaborations with different reputed academic institutions, at the national level. It has collaborated with CSDS (Centre for Study of Developing Societies, Delhi), to conduct election surveys, CSCS (Centre for Study of Culture and Society, Bangalore) to organise Seminars and Conferences. At the International level the Department collaborates with Ghent University, Belgium and has taken up a research project, faculty members and research scholars of the Department have worked in this project. Another important outcome of this collaboration is that Kuvempu University is selected for the European Union’s Prestigious Asia-Link Programme. The faculty and research scholars are selected as core group participants of this programme.
For the academic contribution and excellence in research, Kuvempu University has selected the Department as the best Department and awarded ‘Sadhana Puraskar’ award. The faculty of this department are actively involved in various extension activities of the University. Training programmes and workshops are frequently organized for the elected representatives and officials of Grama/Taluka Panchayats under the aegis of Shri. Abdul Nazeer Sab Chair and Shri. Shantaveri Gopala Gowda Chair sanctioned by the Government of Karnataka. M.A. in Political Science and Diploma in Panchayati Raj courses are also offered through distance mode.
Chairman
Dr. Uddagatti Venkatesha
Year of Establishment
1988
Address
Department of PG Studies & Research in Political ScienceKuvempu University
Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta-577451
Shimoga Dist., Karnataka State, INDIA +91(0)08282-256176 08282-256255 pol_science@kuvempu.ac.in
Teaching Faculty of Political Scienceid in Kuvempu University
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Dr. K CHANDRA SHEKHAR Professor
Qualification:M.A.,Ph.D.,
Area of Specialisation: Indian Political System, Panchayati Raj system, Comparative Politics,Development Administration -
Prof. A. Shanmukha. Professor
Qualification:M.A., Ph.D.,
Area of Specialisation: Indian Political Thought, Cultural Studies, Secularism Debates. -
Dr. Uddagatti Venkatesha Professor
Qualification:MA.M.Phil.,Ph.D.,,
Area of Specialisation: International Relations, Public Administration, Government and Politics, Public Policy. Foreign Policy. -
Dr. Santhosha E Guest Lecturer
Qualification:MA., Ph.D., NET., K-SET.,
Area of Specialisation: Political theory, Political sociology Humana Rights, -
Dr. Vinutha S Patil Guest Lecturer
Qualification:MA PhD,
Area of Specialisation:
Research Project of Political Scienceid in Kuvempu University
| Sl No | Title | Funding Agency | Principal Investigator | Co-Investigator | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Working of Zilla Panchayaths in Karnataka A comparative study of two districts namely Mysore and Shimoga | ICSSR New Delhi | Nill | 230000 | Complited | |
| 1 | Farmer Suicides: A Study in the Districts of Shimoga and Chikkamagalore. | Sri Abdul Nazeersab Chair, Kuvempu University | Prof. J.S.Sadananda | Dr. A. Shanmukha | 40000 | Completed |
| 2 | Status of Dalits in Village Life | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Centre, Kuvempu University | Dr. A. Shanmukha | None | 80000 | Completed |
| 3 | The Practice of Untouchability: A Study in the State Of Karnataka | UGC, New Delhi | Dr. A. Shanmukha | None | 779600 | Completed |
| 4 | Asia-Link:DEVHAS (Development of Human Resources and Strategies for Education on the Stereotypical Images and Cultural Differences between Europe and South-Asia | Europion Commission | Prof. J.S.Sadananda | Dr. A Shanmukha & Prof. Rajaram Hegde | 2000000 | Completed |
| 5 | Development of the Centre for the Study of Local Cultures | Flemish Inter-University Council, Belgium. | Prof. J.S.Sadananda (Local Promoter) | Prof Rajaram Hegde (Director) Dr. A.Shanmukha (Deputy Director) | 7000000 | Completed |
| Sl No | Faculty | Name of the Supervisor | Name of the Ph.D. Scholar with Aadhaar number/Photo ID | Mode of Ph.D. | Registration Number | Date of Registration | Research Topic | Likely date of completion of Ph.D | Availing Fellowship | Funding Agency of Fellowship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arts | Dr. S.Abdul Javeed | Prabhakara.C | Full Time | 282 | 2016-05-20 | "Globalisation and Indian Public Sector Undertaking Industries: A Case Study Of Mysore Paper Mill Bhadravathi". | 2019-06-01 | YES | Govt of karnataka |
| 2 | Arts | Dr. Uddagatti Venkatesha | YOGARAJA V. N . 400506848154 | Full Time | 297 | 0216-05-20 | ' H. G. GOVINDA GOWDA AND KARANATAKA POLITICS: A STUDY" | 2023-05-15 | YES | SC/ST cell kuvempu university |
| 3 | Arts | Dr. S.Abdul Javeed | Husin Mohammed Saleh Al-mostafa | Part Time | 325 | 2009-08-05 | A Study on Democratic Experiments in Yemen: Mojor Initiatives and Challenges since 1990 | 2018-02-28 | NO | No Fellowship |
| 4 | Arts | Dr. S.Abdul Javeed | Dadapeer.A | Part Time | 41 | 2014-01-02 | "Shikshana Hakku Kayde - 2009: Anushtana Mathu Parinamagalu" (Shimogga Jilleya Ondu Adyayana) | 2018-07-04 | NO | |
| 5 | Arts | Dr. S.Abdul Javeed | Amulya.N.S | Part Time | 42 | 2014-01-02 | "Karnatakada Rajkaranadalli Pradeshika Pakshagala Samaajika Talahadi"(JDS Pakshada ondu Adyayana) | 2018-03-01 | NO | |
| 6 | Arts | Dr. S.Abdul Javeed | Ananda.S | Part Time | 43 | 2014-01-02 | "Gramina Nirudyoga Nirmulane haagu Mahaatma Gaandi Rashtriya Gramina Udyoga katari Yojane" (Davanagere Jilleya Ondu Adyayana) | 2018-09-03 | NO | |
| 7 | Arts | Dr. Uddagatti Venkatesha | MANOJ NAIK H L 914537950265 | Part Time | 430 | 2018-12-22 | “KARNATAKA RAJAKIYADALLI LAMBANI JANANGADA RAJAKIYA BHAGAVAHISUVIKE: ONDU VIMARSHATMAKA ADHYAYNA” | 2022-12-22 | NO | No |
| 8 | Arts | Dr. Uddagatti Venkatesha | RAGHUVEER 810779295864 | Full Time | 434 | 2018-12-22 | “KARNATAKA SARKARA MATTU RAJAKIYADALLI ‘AHINDA’ CHALUVALIYA PATRA MATTU PRABHAVA: ONDU VIMARSHATMAKA ADHYAYNA” | 2021-12-22 | YES | Govt of Karnataka |
| 9 | Arts | Dr. Uddagatti Venkatesha | SATHISH M 412686650939 | Part Time | 435 | 2018-12-22 | “KARNATAKADALLI RAITARA SAMASYEGALU MATTU RAITA CHALUVALIGALU: VISHESHAVAGI SHIVAMOGGA JILLEYA ONDU VIMARSHATMAKA ADHYAYANA” | 2022-12-22 | NO | No |
| 10 | Arts | Dr. Uddagatti Venkatesha | ADEB ABDULELAH ABDULWAHID ALI AL- TAMIMI Pass No: 08117015 | Full Time | 437 | 2019-03-19 | “EFFECTIVENESS OF UNITED NATION’S ROLE FOR COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUOUS PEACEMAKING IN YEMEN” | 2022-03-19 | NO | No |
| 11 | Arts | Dr. S.Abdul Javeed | Chaitra | Part Time | 44 | 2014-01-02 | "Rajakarana mathu Samskrutika Nirupane: Veerashaiva Smudaayada Ondu Adyayana" | 2018-08-02 | NO | |
| 12 | Arts | Dr. S.Abdul Javeed | Usha.G.N | Part Time | 767 | 2011-01-08 | "Grameena Abhivruddi Mathu Sarakaretara Samstegalu: Sri kshetra Dharmastala Graminabhivruddi Yojane, Shimogga Jilleya Ondu Adyayana" | 2017-12-01 | NO | |
| 13 | Arts | Dr. S.Abdul Javeed | Heggade.N.U.R | Part Time | 768 | 2011-01-18 | "E-Adalita:Shimigga Jilleya Bhumi Yojaneya Ondu Adyayana" | 2017-11-02 | NO | |
| 14 | Arts | Prof. A. Shanmukha. | Keerthiraj | Part Time | Ku:Ps:Ph.D: 350 | 2018-01-05 | Role of Media in Shaping Public Perceptions (With a Special Reference to the State of Karnataka) | 2022-01-05 | NO | N |
| 15 | Science | Prof. A. Shanmukha. | Vasanth Kumar R | Part Time | Ku:Ps:Ph.D: 433 | 2018-12-22 | Sadashiva Aayoga mattu Karnatakadalli Ola Meesalatiya Charche: Ondhu Adhyana | 2022-12-22 | NO | N |
| 16 | Arts | Prof. A. Shanmukha. | Chaluvadi Jagannatha | Full Time | Ku:Ps:Ph.D: 436 | 2018-12-22 | Bhashe Mattu Rajakarana: karnataka Rajyakke Sambandisidante Ondhu Adhyana | 2022-12-22 | YES | Kuvempu University |
| 17 | Arts | Prof. A. Shanmukha. | Rudresh K S 247265606147 | Part Time | Ku:Ps:Ph.D:187 | 2023-08-11 | Hindu Mattu Muslimara Samudayika Badukina Mele Secular Vadada Parinamagala Ondu Vimarshatmaka Adhyayana | 2028-08-11 | NO | N |
| 18 | Arts | Prof. A. Shanmukha. | Soham Deshmukh. 295365425027 | Full Time | Ku:Ps:Ph.D:835 | 2021-08-31 | Rethinking Comparative political thought: A Methodological Exploration for Theorising Indian politics" | 2025-08-31 | YES | CESS |
| 19 | Arts | Prof. A. Shanmukha. | Shwetha R 495994633663 | Full Time | Ku:Ps:ph.D:836 | 2021-08-31 | Bharatadalli Swatantra Horatada Swarupa Mattu Vasahatu Prabhuthva Visheshavagi Karnataka Horatagalige Sambandisidante Ondu Adhyayana | 2025-08-31 | YES | Governament of karnataka |
| 20 | Arts | Prof. A. Shanmukha. | Nikhil U S 354937303415 | Full Time | Ku:Ps:Ph.D:837 | 2021-08-31 | Samajika Nyaya Mattu Matantara: Visheshavagi Bouddha Matantarada Kuritu Ondu Adhyayana | 2025-08-31 | YES | Governament of karnataka |
| 21 | Arts | Prof. A. Shanmukha. | Varna Kamath P 691888179866 | Full Time | Ku:Ps:PhD:186 | 2023-08-11 | "Bharatadalli Prajasatatmka Bhashana, Rajakeeya Vakchaturya(Rhetoric) Mattu Vasahatu Prajne: Ondu Vimarshatmaka Adhyayana" | 2028-08-11 | NO | N |
| 22 | Arts | Dr. K CHANDRA SHEKHAR | Asharani | Part Time | KU:PS:PhD:PRG-02/10-02-2012 | 2012-02-10 | The role of Lambani women representatives in the panchayat raj institutions(A case study of Ballary district | 2017-12-30 | NO | nil |
| 23 | Arts | Dr. K CHANDRA SHEKHAR | Ranjitha.B | Part Time | KU:PS:PhD:PRG-06/10-02-2012 | 2012-02-10 | The role of Gramapanchayats in the empowerment of women--A case study of Thirhthalli Taluk of Shimoga District | 2018-02-28 | NO | nil |
| 24 | Arts | Dr. K CHANDRA SHEKHAR | Asha.p | Part Time | KU:PS:PhD:PRG-3/10-02-2012 | 2012-02-10 | The role of women self help groups in rural development-A case study of Chitradurga district | 2017-10-30 | NO | nil |
| 25 | Arts | Dr. K CHANDRA SHEKHAR | Vasanta Kumar G C. | Part Time | Reg No-196 /date-15-05-2015 | 2015-05-15 | Backward class movement in karnataka-A case study | 2019-02-28 | NO | Nil |
| 26 | Arts | Dr. K CHANDRA SHEKHAR | B. Shylaja | Part Time | Reg No-284 /date-20-05-2016 | 2016-05-20 | Farmers suicide in Karnataka (2010-15) A case study. | 2019-02-28 | NO | Nil |
| 27 | Arts | Dr. K CHANDRA SHEKHAR | Roopashree.M.N | Part Time | Reg No-295 /date-15-05-2015 | 2015-05-15 | Role of Panchayath raj Institutions in implementation of housing programs- Shivamogga District A case study | 2019-01-30 | NO | Nil |
| 28 | Arts | Dr. K CHANDRA SHEKHAR | Ramya.R | Part Time | Reg No283- /date-20-05-2016 | 2016-05-20 | Sri. Kadidal Manjappa A political statesman A study | 2020-04-30 | NO | Nil |