School Of Social Science
Department of PG Studies and Research in Sociology
The Post Graduate Department of Sociology, Kuvempu University, has completed 20 years since its inception in 1987,to reflect on our march towards, research and teaching in Sociology for a better understanding of social processes in our small way. The attempts of the Department, over these proving years, have mainly concentrated on the application of sociological principles to our immediate surroundings through conceptual and theoretical debates-both within the classrooms and outside. With M.A. M.Phil, and Ph.D. Programmes, teaching has been the first priority although research has received due attention. The faculty has entered into dialogue, regularly and continuously, with the outside academicians, participated in seminars, workshops conference and the like, Research backed by valid and reliable information base, has centered close to local and regional issues, attempt was to combine the macro and the molecular. Inter department and multi-disciplinary work was valued.
Chairman
Dr. Chandrashekhar S
Year of Establishment
1988
Address
Department of PG Studies & Research in SociologyKuvempu University
Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta-577451
Shimoga Dist., Karnataka State, INDIA +91(0)08282-256176 08282-256255 sociology@kuvempu.ac.in
Teaching Faculty of Sociology in Kuvempu University
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Dr. GURULINGAIAH .M SENIOR PROFESSOR
Qualification:M.A., M.Phil.,Ph.D.,,
Area of Specialisation: Marginal Groups, Tribal Studies, Rural Studies, Gender Studies. -
Dr. Chandrashekhar S SENIOR PROFESSOR
Qualification:M.A.,M.Phil.,Ph.D,
Area of Specialisation: Social Gerontology -
Dr. Anjanappa B H Professor
Qualification:M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., PhD.,,
Area of Specialisation: Gender and Community Studies -
Dr. Chandrashekar E Professor
Qualification:M. A., M.Phil, Ph. D.,
Area of Specialisation: Sociology of Education , Rural Development, Policy and Planning
Research Project of Sociology in Kuvempu University
| Sl No | Title | Funding Agency | Principal Investigator | Co-Investigator | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1) Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities sponsored. 2) Ethnographic Study of Khatik Community in Karnataka. | Government of Karnataka | 1) Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities. 2) Ethno | - | 250000 | Completed |
| 2 | 2) The Socio-economic Survey of Project Affected Villages and Families in | Government of Karnataka | - | 1) Baseline Socio-Economic Infrastructure Survey of 10 Costal Cities of Karnataka (Benefit Monitoring and Evaluation Study) for Karnataka Urban Development Coastal Environment Management Project spon | 800000 | Completed |
| 1 | Dalits Women in Self Help Groups in Shimoga District | Dr. Ambedkar Study Center, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta | Prof. B.H. Anjanappa | Not Applicable | 10000 | Completed |
| 2 | Causes and Consequences of Farmers Suicide in Karnataka | UGC New Delhi | --- | Dr. Anjanappa. B. H | 451200 | Completed |
| 3 | Folklore and Culture of Submerged Communities of Shimoga District | Karnataka Folklore University, Shiggavi, Haveri District | Prof. B.H. Anjanappa | Not Applicable | 100000 | 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. Anjanappa B H | Nagaveena L 533048896167 | Full Time | 139 | 2008-06-16 | Impact on Unemployed Youth due to increase in Retirement age of Government Employees; A Sociological Study (with special reference Shivamogga District) (Kannada) | 2009-06-29 | NO | -- |
| 2 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Thippeswamy H 858481018054 | Full Time | 1437 | 2007-01-01 | Conditions of child labour in Rehabilitation schools: A Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2008-01-30 | YES | University Fellowship |
| 3 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Rukhsana Banu 315141843034 | Full Time | 176 | 2023-08-29 | Utilization of Government Developmental Programme and Schemes among Muslims in Karnataka- A Sociological Study | 2026-09-10 | NO | -- |
| 4 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Arunkumar J 259716774642 | Part Time | 265 | 2016-06-10 | A Sociological Study of Chromite Miner ( Special Reference to MSIL) (Kannada) | 2021-04-16 | NO | -- |
| 5 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Thippesha N 541019371445 | Full Time | 266 | 2016-06-10 | Changing Village Life in Malnad: A Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2021-04-16 | YES | NFST |
| 6 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Jyothi G R 247216471981 | Part Time | 267 | 2016-06-10 | Factors Influencing the determination of Post- graduate Students Aspiration : A Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2021-05-19 | NO | -- |
| 7 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Paramesha G S 439525109560 | Full Time | 268 | 2016-06-10 | Female Offenders: A Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2021-01-06 | YES | NFST |
| 8 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Shashikumara K N 469820531621 | Full Time | 3-168/2022-23/PDF/SC | 2022-12-09 | Educational Problems among Children of the nomadic tribes in Karnataka | 2024-12-13 | YES | ICSSR New Delhi |
| 9 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Ajjaiah H 557677931569 | Part Time | 323 | 2008-11-05 | Socio- Cultural Life of Kadugollas: Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2013-07-24 | NO | -- |
| 10 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Shashikumara K N 469820531621 | Full Time | 375 | 2017-10-24 | Land ownership of Scheduled Castes: Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2021-05-10 | YES | NFSC |
| 11 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Mohana S 399250131343 | Full Time | 381 | 2018-01-05 | Visually Challenged Students: A Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2021-12-01 | YES | University Fellowship |
| 12 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Kavitha U K 917136345768 | Full Time | 3842 | 2009-06-26 | Ediga Community of Thirthahalli Taluk: A Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2013-06-26 | NO | -- |
| 13 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Jyothi B V 572049530305 | Full Time | 386 | 2010-03-11 | Educational and Career mobility among Dalit and Lingayath womens (Kannada) | 2011-07-20 | NO | -- |
| 14 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Daddaiah G 211347395962 | Full Time | 397 | 2018-01-23 | Myasabeda Tribal Women: Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2021-12-01 | YES | NFST |
| 15 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Arunkumar K 289311098881 | Full Time | 4065 | 2008-01-01 | Role of Gram Panchayaths in the Development of Society: A Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2009-06-29 | NO | -- |
| 16 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Giridhara S 317012909909 | Full Time | 4067 | 2008-06-29 | Changing Social and economic conditions in Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes : A Sociological Study (with special reference to Davangere district in rural areas) (Kannada) | 2009-06-29 | YES | Kuvempu University |
| 17 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Sharath.N 941242205334 | Full Time | 449 | 2019-01-17 | Conditions of Beggars Rehabilitation Centers: A Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2022-12-22 | YES | NFST |
| 18 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Vimochana 256059097437 | Part Time | 533 | 2020-05-29 | Jogi Women: Sociological Study | 2024-07-10 | NO | -- |
| 19 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Ambika H Desai 907267334713 | Full Time | 560 | 2007-01-30 | Primary Health Centre and Rural Women:Sociological Study(With Special Reference to Shimoga Taluk) | 2008-01-30 | NO | -- |
| 20 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Chandrappa A P 297549252700 | Full Time | 562 | 2007-01-01 | Influence of social and economic factors on Inter-caste marriages: Sociological Study(with special reference to Shivamogga Taluk) | 2008-01-30 | NO | -- |
| 21 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Thippeswamy H 858481018054 | Part Time | 563 | 2010-06-30 | Status of Education among the Students Who Learn - in Rehabilitated School and General School: A Comparative Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2014-11-22 | NO | -- |
| 22 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Saibanna 897734767666 | Full Time | 570 | 2010-06-30 | Socio- Political Mobilisation among Nayaka Community: A Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2015-08-31 | YES | University Fellowship |
| 23 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Veena K R 536690896045 | Part Time | 610 | 2010-06-30 | BBMP High - School Students:A Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2015-06-06 | NO | -- |
| 24 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Thanoosha C 765652035234 | Part Time | 75 | 2022-07-28 | Parental Role in the Academic Performance: A Sociological Study | 2026-08-10 | NO | -- |
| 25 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Kavitha U K 917136345768 | Part Time | 909 | 2021-09-15 | Women Employees working in Nationalized Banks: A Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2025-10-15 | NO | -- |
| 26 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Chikkhanumaiah 598770293739 | Part Time | 910 | 2021-09-15 | Public Participation in Waste Management: A Sociological Study (with special reference to Udapi district) | 2021-09-15 | NO | -- |
| 27 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Thimma Nayaka K B 461625861042 | Part Time | 911 | 2021-09-15 | Conditions of Farmers in Drought Prone areas: A Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2025-10-15 | NO | -- |
| 28 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Prashant Hulakunda 379655439973 | Part Time | 912 | 2021-09-15 | Neighbouring Rural areas: A Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2025-10-15 | NO | -- |
| 29 | Arts | Dr. Anjanappa B H | Chandrappa 549169533243 | Full Time | PRG- 74 | 2014-03-27 | Changing of Upparas in Karnataka: A Sociological Study (Kannada) | 2019-05-21 | YES | University Fellowship |