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Curriculum Vitae

Dr. R S Deshpande Rajiv Gandhi National Fellow (ICSSR) Institute for Social and Economic Change, Nagarbhavi, BANGALORE - 560 072 . Phone: 080-23215555 . E-mail: rs.deshpande50@gmail.com rs.kalbandi@gmail.com

Educational Qualifications Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry Master of Arts (M.A.) Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Mathematical Economics,

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Economics. Title of the Thesis: Yield Uncertainty in Maharashtra Agriculture: A Study with Special reference to Drought-

prone Areas.. Marathawada University, Aurangabad Awarded: Fellow, Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Mumbai.

PNASF, Gold Medallist for Agricultural Policy 2009.

Fields of Specialization:

Agricultural Development Policy; Agricultural Statistics and applied Econometrics; Statistical Systems and

Micro-level Planning; International Trade in Agriculture; Agricultural Production and Resource Economics; Social Economics

Experience with Universities and UGC

Member Search Committee for Selecting Vice Chancellor for Bangalore University, Pune University, Kochi

Law University, Kochi, SRT University, Nanded, Shastra University, TN and Osmania University. Member of Many Committees of University Grants Commission including the Standing Committee of

Universities with Potential for Excellence and NAAC for prestigious Universities like JNU. Member of Board of Studies and Academic Councils, Management Committees of Central / State

Universities and Institutions.

Ph D Examiner for many Universities including University of South Australia, Lund University, Sweden.

Prestigious Awards Conferred:

1. Conferred Sir M Visvevaraya Global Leadership Award for Excellence in Education; by Power Development and Energy Research Institute and Sir M Visvesvraya Technological University, Belgaum, 2011.

2. Received Life time Achievement award as ‘Fellow of ISAE’, Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Mumbai,

2011. 3. Conferred Hon Member, Institute for Agricultural Technologists, Bangalore. 2009. 4. Awarded PNASF, National Gold Medal for Research on Agricultural Policy, November 2009.

Work Experience: Thirty Six Years in Research and Teaching

Administrative Experience:

Offg Registrar, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, (Deemed to be a University), Pune 1994 –1998. Head of Agricultural Development and Rural Transformation Center of Ministry of Agriculture, Govt of India, 1998-2008.

Director, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore August 2008- August 2013.

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International Assignments:

Visiting Professor under Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute to University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada in 1994.

Visiting Professor, Saskatchewan Institute of Policy Planning, Regina, Canada during 1999.

Visiting Professor to France in 2003, Worked on European Common Agricultural Policy.

Visiting Professor, Lund University, Sweden.

Reviewer, International Assessment for Agricultural Science and Technology Development,

World Bank, 2006-07. Consultant, World Bank on Land Issues, Cambodia and for Bihar Development Report. Poverty and Policy

Planning for Karnataka, 2002. Consultant, Land Equity International, Australia on Land Issues and Policy.

Trainer in Research Methods to the Students of Lund University Students, Lund Sweden

Recent Assignments with Policy Bodies in Recent Years:

i . Member, Advisory Committee, Agro-Vision, New Delhi 2014. ii . Member, Executive Committee, Indian Economic Association, 2014-15 iii . Member, Research and Framework Evaluation of Agriculture, Sericulture and Horticulture Dept, Govt of

Karnataka 2013-14

iv. Chairman, Inquiry Committee on Western Regional Centre of ICSSR, Mumbai 2013-14 v. Member Advisory Committee to the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore 2013 -14 vi. Member, High-power Committee for Results and Framework Documents of Dept of Agriculture, Horticulture

and Sericulture, 2012-13

vii. Member, Committee on Terms of Trade of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt of India, 2012 viii . Chairman, Planning Commission Working Group on Decentralised Agricultural Planning, Planning Commission,

Government of India, New Delhi 2011.

ix. Member, Indian National Commission on Cooperation with UNESCO 2010. x. Chairman, Sub-Committee on Agricultural Statistics, Statistical Commission of India, New Delhi.2010 -11. xi. Member, Professional Committee on Agricultural Statistics, National Statistical Commission, Govt of India, New

Delhi, 2010.

xii. Member, Expert Group for preparing Approach Paper for Science and Technology Sector in the Twelfth Five Year Plan, Planning Commission, Govt of India, New Delhi, 2011.

xiii . Vice-Chairman, WTO Cell, Government of Karnataka, 2008-2010.

xiv. Member, Sub-Committee on Stagnation in productivities of major crops in India of the National Development Council Government of India (Chairman: Hon. Shri. Navin Patnaik) 2007.

xv. Chairman, Expert group on Revising the Farm Management System, Government of Karnataka, 2005-06. xvi. Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Report of the WTO Cell Government of Karnataka, 2001

xvii. Member, Agricultural Prices Commission, Govt of Karnataka, Bangalore, 2004 -06 xviii . Member, Expert Committee on Preparedness for WTO and its Impact on Agriculture, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, New Delhi, 2002- onwards. xiv. Expert member of the Working Group 59 th Round National Sample Survey Organisation, New Delhi 2002-2003.

Recent Memberships of Academic Bodies

i . Member of the Board of Governors Centre for Economic and Social Research, Hyderabad and Centre for

Muti-Disciplinary Research, Dharwad. ii . Member, Search Committee for Director of Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai, 2014.

iii . Member, Advisory Committee of Yeshwantrao Chavan Research Organisation, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 2012-13

iv. Member, Research Advisory Committee of National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NCAEPR), New Delhi, 2007-08

v. Member, Research Advisory Committee of Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi, 2007 -

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Board, Ministry of Textile, Government of India, Mysore, 2007-10

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vii. Member, Management Committee, Bombay School of Economics, Dept of Economics, Mumbai University Mumbai, 2009-10.

viii . Member, Academic Committee, Madras Institute for Development Studies, Chennai, 2010 -11. ix. Member, Academic Committee, Central University, Orissa, 2010-11.

x. Member, Academic Committee, Central University, Rajasthan, 2010-12. xi. Member, Trustee and Management Committee, Indian Institute of Dalit Studies, Delhi 2009 onwards.

xii. Member, Management Committee, SAKI Waters, Hyderabad, 2009-11.

xiii . Member, Management Committee, Central University, Gujarat, Ahmedabad, 2009-12. xiv. Member, Management Committee, Outreach, Bangalore 2010-11. xv. Member, Management Committee and Finanace Committee, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Simla

2010-12.

xvi. Member, Management Committee, AN Sinha Institute, Patna, 2009-11. xvii. Member, Editorial Board, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Mumbai, 2009 -12.

Policy Adviser

Chairman, Planning Commission’s Working Group on Decentralised Agricultural Planning , Planning Commission, Govt of India, New Delhi 2011

Chairman, Vision Group on Agriculture and Rural Development, Govt of Karnataka, 2010 Member, Vision Group on Decentralization and Rural Development, Govt of Karnataka, Bangalore 2010.

Worked as a Chairman of the Drafting Committee for preparation of the Agricultural Policy 2006, of Government of Karnataka. This Policy document was appreciated by the Planning Commission, Government of India.

Member of the Committee on Farmers’ Suicides in Karnataka, contributed to the policy steps to alleviate farm sector distress in Karnataka. As a Chairman of the drafting Committee of the WTO Cell, had the privilege to draft the report on the Impact of WTO on Karnataka’s Economy.

Participated in the policy discussions in the Sub-Committees of the National Development Council on

Agricultural Stagnation and Rainfed Farming in India headed by Mr Naveen Pattanaik, Hon CM of Orissa.. Convener of the Technical Support Group appointed by the Planning Commission, Govt of India, Helped to

prepare a Manual for District Planning, for the Planning Commission. 2007-08.

Prestigious Lectures Delivered

1. Dr B R Ambedkar Memorial Lecture, ‘Economics of Caste’, Madras University Chennai, 2002. 2. Prof. V V Borkar Memorial Lecture, ‘Tax Reforms from a State’s Perspective’ Marathawada

Economic Association, Nanded, 2002. 3. Presidential Address to the Tamilnadu Planters’ Association, “ Plantation Economy of South India”,

Coimbtore, 2004. 4. Presidential Address to Marathawada Economic Association, 2005. 5. First Prof P R Bramhanada Memorial Lecture on ‘Mechanics of Budget’, Social Science Forum,

Bangalore March 2005. 6. Dr J C Kumarappa Memorial Lecture ‘Economics of Peace’, Karnataka Gandhi Smarak Nidhi,

Bangalore, Dec 2005 7. Dr. Gururaja Rao Memorial Lecture, ‘Statistics and Policy Planning’, Bangalore University,

Bangalore, 2006. 8. Prof V M Dandekar Memorial Lecture, Symbiosis, Pune 2007 9. Late Shri Panchamukhi Memorial Teacher’s Day Lecture, “Social Science Research and Teaching:

Status and Future “ CMDR, Dharwad, 2009. 10. Prof. M.N. Srinivas Memorial Lecture on ‘Social Sciences and Society’, organised by The Bangalore

Social Sciences Form (Regd),National College, Bangalore, December 13, 2011 11. Late Dr Jim Mascarnhes Memorial Lecture, on” Watershed Development: Approach &

Reality”,Outreach, Bangalore 2011. 12. Late Sri S.G. Balekundry Memorial Lecture ‘Water and Watershed in Karnataka’: organized by The

Institution of Engineers, Bangalore, July 27, 2011. 13. Prof Dayanath Jha Memorial Lecture, “Agricultural Prices and Markets: The Most Contested

Issues’, NCAP, New Delhi, 2012.

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14. Late Professor K N Raj Memorial Lecture, “State of social science research in India” at the Centre of Science and Technology for Rural Development (COSTFORD), Trissur, Kerala 2012

15. AVR. Sudarsanam Endowment Lecture on ‘Environmental Economics: Lessons from Indian Experience’, organised by Department of Economics, Periyar University, Salem, February 20, 2012.

16. Sardar K M Panikkar Memorial lecture at the Diamond Jubillee Celebration of the Regional Institute of Education, Mysore 1st August 2012, on Marketing Knowledge: Changing Face of Education”.

17. Dr P R Dubhashi lecture on “ Future of Indian Agriculture”, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 12th October, 2012.

BOOKS/ MONOGRAPHS Published 1. Water and Livelihood, Monograph, RULNR, Centre for Economic and Social Research, Hyderabad, 2011. 2. Maharashtrachi Krishi-Arthavyavastha (Marathi) , (Co-Author),; Sugava Prakashan, Pune, 2011. 3. Agrarian Crisis and Farmer Suicides (Eds), Sage, New Delhi 2010.

4. Social Science Research in India: Institutions and Structure, (Eds), Academic Foundation, Delhi 2011. 5. The Economics of Tobacco and Tobacco Taxation in India (Co-Author), Paris, France: International Union Against

Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, March 2010.

6. Development Windows: Essays in Honour of Prof V M Rao (Eds), Academic Foundation, New Delhi, 2010. 7. A Passionate Humanitarian: VKRV Rao (Eds), Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore with Academic

Foundation, New Delhi, 2008. 8. Footprints of Development and Change: Essays in Memory of Professor V.K.R.V. Rao, Commemorating his Birth

Centenary, (Eds) Academic Foundation, New Delhi, 2008. 9. Contract Farming and Tenancy: Entangled without Tethers, (Eds) Lal Bahadur shastry Academy of Development

Administration, Mussoorie, 2008 10. Glimpses of India’s Agricultural Economy (Eds), Two Volumes; Ministry of Agriculture & Academic Foundation,

Govt of India, New Delhi 2008. 11. Where Water Seeps! Towards a New Phase in India’s Irrigation Reforms, (Co-Author) Academic Foundation, New

Delhi. 2005.

12. Crops and Cultivation, (Co-Author), Vol. 9, State of the Indian Farmer: A Millennium Study, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt of India & Academic Foundation, New Delhi, July 2004.

13. NGOs and Farmers’ Movements in India, , (Co-Author), Vol.23, State of the Indian Farmer: A Millennium Study, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt of India & Academic Foundation, New Delhi, July 2004.

14. Moon in the Mirror: Farmers and the Minimum Support Prices in Karnataka, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Monograph No.7, Bangalore, 2004

15. Coarse Cereals in a Drought–prone Region, (Co-Author), Institute for Social and Economic Change, Monograph

No.2, Bangalore, 2004 16. Output and Impact Monitoring: Study of Kawad Project, , (Co-Author), Agricultural Development and Rural

Transformation Unit, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore. 2003. 17. Rural Policy for Growth and Poverty Reduction, , (Co-Author), Agricultural Development and Rural Transformation

Unit, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore. 2001. 18. An Appraisal of Watershed Development Programme across Regions in India, , (Co-Author), Gokhale Institute of

Politics and Economics (Deemed University), Pune 2000.

Manuscripts under Various Stages of Preparation:

i. Agricultural Economics: Indian Context, (Forthcoming); ii. Indian Agricultural Statistics: Analysis of Changes and landmarks; iii. Trade Liberalisation in Indian Agriculture: Some Issues (forthcoming); iv.Tobacco: That Attracts and Destroys

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Important Research Papers Articles/Chapters in /Journals/ Edited Books Total -74

2001 onwards only

1. ‘Agrarian Transition and Farmers’ Suicides’. In Shweta Singh (ed.). ‘Social Work and Social Development: Perspective from India and the United States’. Chicago: Lyceum Books, INC, 2013.

2. Under the Shadow: Pricing and Marketing in Indian Agriculture in Globalisation’ in ‘Development and Sustainability: India in a Global Perspective’. by Sarmila Banerjee and Anjan Chakrabarti (eds.) ‘. Springer, 2013.

3. ‘Progressive Change in Land Reforms and Agriculture Policy’. In Prem Nath (ed.) ‘The Basics of Human Civilization: Food, Agriculture and Humanity – Volume I: Present Scenario’. New Delhi: New India Publishing Agency, 2013 (with Nitin Tagade).

4. Resilient India: Brighter Tomorrow with Partnership; In Lin Yueqin (eds); Annual Book on BRICS, Blue Book of Emerging Economies, China, 2012.

5. ‘India’s Society and Economy: Rise with its “BRICS” Counterparts’. In Lin Yueqin and Zhou Wen (eds.) ‘Blue Book of Emerging Economy – Annual Report on BRICS’ Social-Economic Development’. China: Social Science Academic Press, 2011.

6. ‘Indian Economy’. Manorama Yearbook 2011, Kottayam, Kerala: Malayala Manorama, 2010. 7. ‘Asoka Mehta: Legendary Economic Visionary’, Janata, Vol. 66, No. 41, November 13, 2011, Mumbai. 8. Land Policy Issues in Development Context: in ADB (Eds) Agriculture, Food Security and Rural

Development, Oxford University Press, New Delhi 2010. 9. Karnataka’s Agricultural Policy: A Comprehensive History and Ways Forward, FKCCI Journal Vol XXXI

No 6, June 2010

10. WTO and Agricultural Policy in Karnataka (ISEC Working Paper 259), 2010, (with Malini L. Tantri). 11. Food Prices, Inflation and Changing Terms of Trade, Monthly Economic Digest, Maharashtra Economic

Development Council, Vol. XXXIV, No.9, Mumbai, July-2010. 12. “Fire the Creative Talents of Students”, Domain, Vol3 Issue 1, July-Dec 2010.

13. Agricultural and Rural Development: Karnataka Scenario, FKCCI Journal, Vol XXXI (5), May 2010. 14. Policies and Institutions in State of Indian Agriculture, (Co-Author),National Academy of Agricultural

Sciences, New Delhi 2009. 15. ‘Land Reforms and Land Policy Issues in the Context of Karnataka. In D.Narasimha Reddy (ed.)

Agrarian Reforms, Land Markets and Rural Poor. Mussoorie: Centre for Rural Studies, LBSNAA, 2009. 16. Agrarian Transition and Farmers’ Distress in Karnataka. In D. Narasimha Reddy and Srijit Mishra (eds.)

‘Agrarian Crisis in India’. New Delhi: Oxford, 2009. 17. India’s Surface Irrigation Sector: Participatory Management and Pricing. , (Co-Author), In Gopal K.

Kadekodi and Brinda Viswanathan (eds.) ‘Agricultural Development, Rural Institutions, and Economic Policy’. New Delhi: Oxford, 2009.

18. Sustainable Watershed Management’: The GO-NGO Dichotomy’. , (Co-Author), In Gopal K. Kadekodi and Brinda Viswanathan (eds.) ‘Agricultural Development, Rural Institutions, and Economic Policy’. New Delhi: Oxford, 2009.

19. Making of Agricultural Policy. , (Co-Author), In Surjit Singh and V. Ratna Reddy (eds.). ‘Changing Contours of Asian Agriculture: Policies, Performance and Challenges – Essays in Honour of Professor VS Vyas’. New Delhi: Academic Foundation, 2009.

20. State Policy, Poverty and Rural Development. In Ashish Vachhani and N.K. Kumaresan Raja (eds.) ‘Poverty, Unemployment and Rural Development Programmes’. Mussoorie: Centre for Rural Studies, LBSNAA, 2009.

21. Agriculture Sector in the Liberalisation Period: A Comparative Study of India and China. , (Co-Author), In S. Mahendra Dev and N. Chandrasekhara Rao (eds.) ‘India: Perspectives on Equitable Development’. New Delhi: Academic Foundation, 2009.

22. ‘Rainfed Agriculture in Karnataka’ . In Surjit Singh and M.S. Rathore (eds.) Rainfed Agriculture in India: Perspective and Challenges. Jaipur: Rawat Publications, 2009.

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23. Bio-fuels and WTO: An Emerging Context. In Sameer A. Zodgekar (ed.) ‘Biofuels; Introduction and Country Experiences’. Hyderabad: The ICFAI, University Press, 2008.

24. “Rainfed Agriculture: Myriad of Issues”, in Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol 63 No 3, July-Sept 2008.

25. Impact of WTO on Agriculture in Karnataka (co-author), Journal of Development and Social Change, Vol.5 No 3&4, April-Sept, 2008.

26. Imbalanced Growth of Agricultural Resources in Rainfed Regions of Maharashtra, in Samajprobhodan Patrika (Marathi), Belgaum, Oct-Dec 2007.

27. Whose is the Chilka?: Fishing in Troubled Water, , (Co-Author), in K. J. Joy, Bikshan Gujja, Suhas Paranjape and Vinod Goud (eds.) Water Conflicts in India: A Million Revolts in the Making, Routledge Publication, New Delhi, 2007.

28. Micro Initiatives for Macro Policy, in Challenges to Sustainable Agri-Food Systems, edited by P.G.Chengappa, N. Nagraj and Ramesh Kanbur, I.K. International Publishing House , New Delhi, 2007.

29. Globalisation and Indian Agriculture: Performance under New Paradigm in Institutional Alternatives and Governance of Agriculture, edited by Vishwa Ballabh, Academic Foundation New Delhi, 2007.

30. Organisation of Agriculture in Karnataka After the Fall of Srirangapattana, in The Quarterly Journal of the Mythic Society, April-June 2007, Bangalore.

31. Agrarian Distress and Agricultural Labour in India, , (Co-Author), Indian Journal of Labour Economics, Vol. 50 (2), July 2007

32. Impact of WTO on Agriculture in Karnataka, , (Co-Author), in Rural Karnataka edited by Bansil Hans and Jaisheel, Serial Publication, 2007.

33. Agricultural Performance in Karnataka During the Reform Period, in Karnataka Economy: Performance, Challenges and Opportunities, edited by R. Sthanumurthy and P. Sivarajadhanavelu, ICFAI, 2007

34. Crop Diversification and Agricultural Labour in India, Indian Journal of Labour Economics, Vol. 50 (4), Dec 2007

35. Farmer Distress and Suicides, in The Oxford Companion to Economics in India, edited by Kaushik Basu, Oxford University Press, 2007.

36. Bio-fuels and WTO: An Emerging Context, Asian Biotechnology and Development Review, VIII (2), March 2006.

37. Trade Policy and Quantitative Restrictions: Assessing the likely Impact on Agriculture, Indian Social Review, Vol 7 No 2, Jan-June 2005, published in October 2006.

38. Emerging Issues in Land Policy, INRM Policy Brief No 16, India Mission ADB, New Delhi, 2006. 39. Neither to Own Nor to Borrow, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial Lectures, Madras University,

Chennai, December 2006 40. Bhu Sampattu Kuritu Niti, Hosatu Wachike (edited) Idu Namma Karnataka (in Kannada), Nava

Karnataka, 2006 41. Participatory Approach in a Resource Centered Programme- A View of the Socio-Economic Issue, in

New Development Paradigms and Challenges for Western and Central India edited by Prof. R Parthsarathy and Sudershan Iyengar (eds.) Concept Publication Company, New Delhi, 2006

42. Sustaining Agricultural Trade: Policy and Impact, Economic and Political Weekly, December 30th 2006. 43. Globalization and Agriculture in Twenty First Century’s Challenge to Socialism: Volume in Memory of

Shri S.M. Joshi (Marathi) edited by Prakash Bal, S.M. Josh Centenary Committee, 2005. 44. Impact of Removal of Quantitative Restrictions in the Globalised Economy of India: A Critical Analysis,

, (Co-Author), Agricultural Situation in India, Vol LXII, No 5, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, August 2005. 45. The State Policy and Poverty in India: An Understanding in Retrospect, in Indian Social Review, VII (2),

2005. 46. WTO and Agricultural Policy- State Perspective: Case of Karnataka, , (Co-Author), Journal of Economic

and Social Development, Vol 1 No 2, July-Dec 2005. 47. Inter-Disciplinary in Educational Research- A View of Processes, in Indian Economy Education, Health

and Development, edited by Manohar Rao, V.G. Kalyankar, J.B.G. Tilak and V.B. Annigeri, Himalaya Publications, 2005

48. Planning, Marketing Process and Land Policy in Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture, Proceedings of FAO and PNASF International Workshop on Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture, 2005.

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49. Farmers Distress: Proof Beyond Doubt, , (Co-Author), Economic and Political Weekly, Oct 29th 2005. 50. Climate Change and Differential Impact across World, in Impact, Adaptation and Vulnerability of

Horticultural Crops to Climatic Change, edited by Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bangalore, IIHR, 2005.

51. Liberalization and Agricultural Sector in India and Karnataka, in Rural Transformation in India: The Impact of Globalisation, edited by A. Vinayak Reddy and G. Bhaskar, New Century Publications, New Delhi, 2005

52. Development and Land Problems (Hindi), Sharad Krishi, 1 (11), November 2005. 53. Co-operative Processing Sector in the Context of Liberalisation, Co-operative Perspective, 39 (3),

October-December 2004. 54. Rainfed Agriculture in Karnataka: Key for the Future Growth, in Development of Dryland Agriculture:

Problems and Prospects, edited by K A Rasure, KBBS Samiti, 2004. 55. Entangled at the Cross-Roads: Growth and Employment in Indian Agriculture, in Agricultural Situation

in India, Vol. LXI No 5, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, New Delhi, August 2004. 56. Current Land Policy Issues in India, in Land Reforms Special Edition, Food and Agricultural Organisation,

Rome, 2004. 57. In the Name of Farmer: Central and Karnataka State Budgets 2004-05, Economic and Political Weekly,

Vol 39, Nos 31, July 31, 2004. 58. Economic Poverty and Inequalities, in John Desrochers and Paulson V Veliyannoor (Eds). Poverty,

Marginalisation and Empowerment in Karnataka, KRCR and JPC Publications, Bangalore, 2004. 59. Liberalisation, Domestic Price Policy and Agricultural Growth, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics,

Vol 58 No 3, July-Sept 2004. 60. Irrigation Development and Agricultural Wages, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol 38, No 35, August

2003. 61. Land Resources and Policy in Karnataka, Working Paper No 132, Institute for Social and Economic

Change, Bangalore August 2003. 62. Land Reforms and Agrarian Structure in Maharashtra" in Ghanashyam Shah and D C Shah (Eds), Land

Reforms in India, Vol 8, Sage, New Delhi, 2002. 63. Economic Reforms and Employment: Karnataka in Institute of Applied Manpower Research (Eds),

Reform and Employment, New Delhi, 2002. 64. Food Security in Drought-prone Areas: A study in Karnataka, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol xxxvii,

no 35, 2002. 65. Suicide by Farmers in Karnataka, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. xxxvii, No 26, 2002. 66. Education, Agriculture and Rural Development-A study of Two Villages in South India, Working Paper

No 107, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore.2002. 67. Land Transaction in a Tribal Economies: Review of the Ideas and Issues, Working Paper No 109,

Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore.2002. 68. Monitoring Poverty and Human Development Indicators: A Framework, Working Paper No 107,

Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore.2002. 69. Caste System and Economic Inequality: Economic Theory and Evidence , in Ghanashyam Shah (ed),

Dalit Identity and Politics, Sage, 2001. 70. Indebtedness among Agricultural Labourers from Deprived Castes: Towards an Explanation, Artha

Vijanana, Vol XLIII No 1-2, March-June 2001. 71. Agricultural Development and Policy in Karnataka, in Arun Bali (ed), Refashioning the New Economic

Order: Karnataka in Transition, Rawat, 2001. 72. Role of Irrigation in Agricultural Performance, Man and Development, vol XXIII No 3, September 2001. 73. Issues before Second Irrigation Commission of Maharashtra, Economic and political weekly, Vol 36 No

12, March 24, 2001. 74. Irrigation, Agrarian Relations and Agricultural Labourers: A Statewise Analysis, Indian Journal of

Labour Economics, Vol.44, No 4, Oct-Dec 2001.

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Keynote/Inaugural/Presidential Addresses Delivered: 2008 onwards only.

1. ‘Watershed and Environment Issues’, in the Training Programme on “Environment and Water’, organized by National Institute of Rural Development, September 16, 2008, at Hyderabad.

2. ‘Tank Irrigation in Karnataka’, in the State-Level Seminar on ‘History of Tank Irrigation and Maintenance in Karnataka’, organized by The Rural College, October 3, 2008, at Kanakapura.

3. ‘Volatile Market and its Impact on Small Farmers’, in the Workshop on ‘Farmers, Livelihood and Trade – Prospects and Constraints for Sustainability of Rural Livelihood’, organi zed by Green Foundation, National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), October 8, 2008 at Bangalore.

4. ‘Globalisation in India: Trends and Issues’, in the Training Workshop on ‘Towards Globalisation: Perspectives on Indian Economy’, organized by Global Coll ege of Long Island University, October 31, 2008 at Bangalore.

5. ‘CLE Method and Its Relevance: Some Personal Experience’, in the Training of Teachers in Concentrated Language Encounter (CLE) Techniques, organized by Rotary International District, Bangalore, February 4, 2009.

6. “Handling Economic Recession in India” in the Workshop on ‘Handling Recession -Engineers Way’ organized by Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), Bangalore Centre, Bangalore, February 20, 2009.

7. “India and Economic Recession” in the National Conference on ‘Economic Recession and Management Strategies’

organized by Karnataka Sate Open University, Mysore, February 21, 2009. 8. “Emerging Issues in Contract Farming in India” in the National Seminar on “Emerging Issues in Contract Far ming in

India” organized by University of Mysore, Mysore, February 21, 2009. 9. “Research Methodology in a Nutshell“ in the Workshop on ‘Research Methods’, organized by SRN Adarsh College,

Bangalore, February 27, 2009. 10. “Human Development Paradigm: A Critical Appraisal“ in the seminar on Human Development Paradigm: A Critical

Appraisal, organized by Bangalore University, Bangalore, February 27, 2009. 11. “Groundwater Management and Culture“ in the Conference on “Land, Water and Environment“ organized by The

Mythic Society, Bangalore, March 1, 2009. 12. “Social Exclusion: An Inter-disciplinary Perspective’ in the National Seminar on ‘Culture of Social Exclusion,

Identities and Inclusive Policies: Dalits, Minorities and Tribals, India/Karnataka’, organized by Mysore Un iversity,

March 12, 2009. 13. Keynote Address in the National Workshop on “Mango Cultivation Under Natural Farming”, Academy of Natural

Farming, Doddinduvadi, Kollegal Taluk, 2nd May 2009. 14. Keynote Address in the Graduation Day of Surana College, Centre for Post Graduate Studies, Bangalore, 15 th May

2009. 15. Inaugural Address in the Workshop on “Application of Quantitative Techniques in Social Science Research’

organized by the Department of Economics, Periyar University, Salem, July 6, 2009. 16. Valedictory Address ‘Education, Society and Economy’ in the Workshop on ‘Writing Scholarly Research Proposal

and Articles’ organized by New Horizon College of Education, July 11, 2009, at Bangalore. 17. Inaugural Address “Research and Challenges in Higher Education’ in the Seminar on ‘Quality in Higher Education:

Its Challenges’ organized by Vidya Vardhaka Sangha First Grade College for Women, October 29, 2009, at

Bangalore. 18. Keynote Address in the National Seminar on “Role of Economics in Societal Change” organised by Department of

Management Studies, Don Bosco Institute of Technology, November 3, 2009, at Bangalore. 19. Keynote Address in the Workshop on ‘Public Private Partnership in School Education’ organized by Centre for

Leadership and Management in Public Services, Central College, November 7, 2009, at Bangalore. 20. Keynote Address in the National Workshop on “Emotional Competence and Psychological Counseling” organised

by M.S. Ramaiah College of Education, November 20, 2009, at Bangalore.

21. ‘Raitha Shastrajna: Havaamana Badalavaneya Sandarbhadalli ’, in the Inaugural Function of Farmers’ Awareness Programme on Climate Change and Its Impact on Agriculture, January 30, 2010, at Bangalore.

22. ‘Climate Change: Society’s Responsibil ities’, in the Symposium on Climate Change: Implications , Challenges and Policy towards Sustainability, organized by Mount Carmel College, February 9, 2010, at Bangalore.

23. ‘Bangalore: Culture, Trade and Commerce and Development of Personality of a City’, in the National Seminar on Urban Growth of Bangalore with Special Reference to Bangalore Cantonment (1809-2009), organized by Christ University, Bangalore and Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi, February 20, 2010, at Bangalore.

24. ‘Economics Development and Socio-cultural Change in the Era of Globalisation’, in the National Seminar in honour

of Prof. T.S. Epstein, organized by Society for Indian Medical Anthropology (SIMA), March 27, 2010, at Mysore. 25. ‘Impact of Research Methodology Course in Intellectual Quality of Ph.D. Theses’, in the Research Methodo logy

Course on ‘In the Fields of Humanities and Social Sciences’, organized by the University of Mysore, March 27,

2010, at Mysore.

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26. Keynote Address on ‘Managing in the New Competitive Environment: Some Basics’, in the National Conference on “Managing for Tomorrow: Emerging Trends, Issues & Challenges” organised by Dept. of MBA, Sridevi Institute of Engineering and Technology, April 13, 2010 at Tumkur.

27. Valedictory Address on ‘Sectoral Issues in Growth and Planning’ in the Seminar on ‘Planning and Development in

Karnataka: Sectoral Issues and Challenges’, Organised by Bangalore University and Indian Institute of Public Administration, Karnataka Regional Branch, Bangalore, May 14, 2010, at Bangalore.

28. Inaugural Address on ‘Negotiating International Trade Environs’, in the National Seminar on “Emerging Issues in

International Business”, Organized by Don Bosco Institute of Technology, May 14, 2010 at Bangalore. 29. Keynote Address on ‘Street Vending: An Essential Economic Level’ in the National Convention of Street Vendors,

organised under National All iance of Street Vendors of India (NASVI), June 6, 2010, at Bangalore. 30. Inaugural Address on ‘Approach to Research Methodology’, in the Brainstorming Workshop on: High Value

Research Methods, Organised by Shridevi Institute of Engineering and Technology, September 7, 2010, at Tumkur.

31. Inaugural Address on ‘Role of State Cadre Commercial Tax Officers in the face of GST’ in the Inauguration of All

India Confederation of Commercial Taxes Associations, organised by Karnataka Commercial Taxes Services (Officers) Association and Karnataka Commercial Taxes Service ‘C’ and ‘D’ Group Employees Associations ‘Joint Action Committee’, October 3, 2010, at Bangalore.

32. Keynote Address on ‘Micro Finance, Sustainability and Livelihood: Some Unresolved Issues’ in the Inaugural

function of National Seminar on “Micro-Finance and Sustainable Livelihood Promotions in India”, organised by Siddaganga Institute of Technology, December 15, 2010, at Tumkur.

33. Inaugural Address on ‘Changing Concepts in Teaching of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics’, in the Refresher Courses in Business Studies, Major Concerns in Social Sciences and Mathematics and Statistics,

organized by Academic Staff College, Bangalore University, January 24, 2011, at Bangal ore.\ 34. Valedictory Address on ‘Urbanisation of Climate Change: Meeting the Challenges’, in the Conference on ‘Building

more Inclusive and Greener Cities in the Face of Climate Change’, organized by Centre for Social Action, Christ

University, Bangalore, 25th January 2011, at Bangalore. 35. Keynote Address on ‘Institutional Reforms in Agricultural Marketing in the Context of Globalization’, in the

International Conference on “Agricultural Marketing in the Context of Changing Global Economic Order”, organized by Institute of Development Studies, University of Mysore, Mysore, March 26, 2011, at Mysore.

36. Keynote Address on ‘Karnataka Agriculture – Problems and Way Ahead’, in the Workshop on Evolving Strategies for Karnataka’s Economic Growth, organized by Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce & Industry in collaboration with Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore, April 8, 2011 at Bangalore.

37. Keynote Address on ‘Peri -Urban Agriculture: Issues of Livelihood and Pollution’, in the RUAF-FSTT Regional Systematization Workshop on Urban/Peri -urban Agriculture, organized by The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Bangalore, April 18, 2011 at Bangalore.

38. Inaugural Address for the Course on ‘Quantitative Methodos in Political Science’ conducted by Jain University,

May 14, 2011, at Bangalore. 39. Inaugural Address on ‘India’s Economic Development: Path and Patterns’, in the Lecture Series on “Indian

Economic Model – Sociological, Cultural and Economic Differentials, organized by Bangalore University and Centre for Educational and Social Studies, Bangalore, May 16, 2011, at Bangalore.

40. Inaugural Address on ‘Development Economics’. in the Training Programme on the module of “Development Economics” to the Senior and Chief Managers of Syndicate Bank, organized by Indian School of Finance, Manipal, June 20, 2011, at Manipal.

41. Keynote/Felicitation Address on ‘Financial Econometric Modeling’, in the Workshop on Financial Econometric Modeling, organized by Christ University, Bangalore. August 25, 2011, at Bangalor e.

42. Keynote Address on ‘Micro-Finance: A New Economic Outlook’ in the National Seminar on “Micro -Finance Sector in India – Challenges and Opportunities”, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, September 10, 2011, at

Visakhapatnam. 43. Inaugural Address of the Special Session on ‘Agricultural Development Perspective and Strategy Planning for the

Twelfth Five Year Plan with Special Reference to Karnataka’ in the 71 st Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics (ISAE) jointly organized by Univers ity of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad and ISAE,

November 4, 2011, at Dharwad. 44. Keynote Address on ‘Social Status of the Farmers and the Remedies for Suicides’ at the Workshop on ‘Problems

faced by the Farmers in the Present Situation and the Remedies’, organised by Karnataka State Sugarcane

Growers’ Association (Regd), Mysore., January 24, 2012 at Mysore. 45. Inaugural Address on ‘Getting into Data Analysis and Research’, at the National Workshop on Data Analysis for

Social Sciences (DASS), organised by Krista Jayanti College, Bangalore, February 1, 2012 at Bangalore. 46. Inaugural Address on ‘Methodology and Methods in Social Science Research’, at the National Workshop on

‘Research Methodology: A March Towards Creating Research Culture’, organised by UGC -Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, February 2, 2012, at Puducherry.

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47. Inaugural Address on ‘Excel in Social Sciences’, at the Faculty Development Programme on ‘Application of MS Excel in the Field of Social Science’, organised by Dept of Mana gement Studies and Research, Vivekananda Institute of Technology, Bangalore, February 16, 2012, at Bangalore.

48. Keynote Address on ‘Two-Step Forward and One-Step Backward’, at the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on

“Inclusive Growth in India – Varied Dimensions and Challenges” Dr. V.M. Dandekar Memorial Series -IV, organised by Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune jointly with Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), February 17, 2012 at

Pune. 49. Convocation Address on ‘On the Threshold of Career’, in the Garden City College, Bangalore, February 24, 2012, at

Bangalore. 50. Keynote Address on ‘A Review of the Politics of Social Inclusion’, at the UGC-SAP National Seminar on ‘Politics in

India with Special Reference to Social Exclusion’, organized by Dept of Studies in Political Science and Public Administration, University of Mysore, Mysore, February 28, 2012, at Mysore.

51. Valedictory Address on ‘Teaching Human Rights to Humans’, at the UGC Sponsored Seminar on ‘Human Rights

Education’, organised by Dr. Ambedkar College of Education, Bangalore, March 2, 2012, at Bangalore. 52. Special Address on ‘Caste and Entrepreneurship’, at the National Seminar on “Scheduled Caste Entrepreneurs:

Problems, Challenge and Achievements”, organized by Dr. Ambedkar Centre for Economic Studies, University of Madras, Chennai, March 14, 2012 at Chennai.

53. Address on ‘Understanding Budget’ at Amrutha Business School, Bangalore, March 21, 2012. 54. Convocation Address on ’Teacher: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’, at the M.E.S. Teachers College, C.T.E.,

Bangalore Rural, March 31, 2012, at Bangalore. 55. Inaugural Address on ‘Imperatives of Democracy and Social Development’, at the Workshop on “Democracy and

Social Development in Ambedkar’s View”, organized by Karnataka Dalita Sangharsha Samiti (Ambedkar Vaada), Bangalore, on the occasion of Dr. Ambedkar’s 121 st Birth Anniversary, April 14, 2012, Bangalore.

56. Inaugural Address on ‘Resurgent Economy and Challenges of Global Economy’, at the National Conference on

“Rousing Enterprises in a Declining Global Economy: Opportunities and Challenges”, organized by M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Management in association with Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), Bangalore, April 20, 2012, Bangalore.

57. Inaugural Address on ‘Using Statistics in Social Sciences’, at the Inauguration of the summer school at Jain

University, Bangalore, May 10, 2012, at Bangalore. 58. Address on ‘Challenges and Development Imperatives for Agriculture Sector in Karnataka’, at the Technical

Session on ‘Development Agenda -Karnataka” of the 95th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Karnataka

Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), Bangalore, June 28, 2012 at Bangalore. 59. Keynote Address on ‘Research Methodology and Historiography’, at the Workshop on Research Methodology,

organized by Indian Council of Historical Research, Southern Regional Centre, Bangalore, July 1, 2012, at Bangalore.

60. Inaugural Address on ‘Agriculture Policies: An Overview’, i n the Inaugural Function of the Workshop on “Innovation in Agricultural Policies/Schemes/Programmes in India, organised by National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore, August 10, 2012, at Bangalore.

61. Keynote Address on “Science, Technology and Social Sciences for Sustainable Development’, at the International

Conference on Technology Management-2012, organised by Korean Science and Technology Conclave (Indo-Korea Science and Technology Centre (IKST), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, July 19, 2012, at Bangalore.

62. Inaugural Address on ‘Butterfly Farming: Understanding the Activity from Economists’ Point of View’, a t the

Inception Workshop on “Value Chains for Sustainable Conservation, Integrated Development, and Livelihoods Promotion: An Application to Butterfly Farming in India”, organized by SWASTHA, Suntikoppa, Coorg Dist., July 14, 2012, at Suntikoppa.

63. Inaugura l Address on ‘Managing Research’ at the Annual Research Paper Presentation event CONNAISSANCE-

2012 for the students of all B Schools across India, organized by Institute of Management, Christ University, Bangalore, December 3, 2012, at Bangalore.

64. Keynote Address on ‘Strengthening Co-operative in a Paradigm for Sustainable Development’, at the 12 th Annual Inter-Collegiate Convocation, organised by The Social Science Forum, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore,

August 8, 2012, at Bangalore. 65. Plenary Talk on ‘Quantitative and Qualitative Research: A Marriage for Betterment’, at the Research Retreat, Jain

University, Bangalore, August 19, 2012, at Bangalore.

66. Keynote Address on ‘Higher Education: Way Forward’, at the inaugural session of National Seminar on “Higher Education 2020 – New Strategies for Empowerment and Growth”, at St. Joseph College of Commerce, Bangalore, September 6, 2012, at Bangalore.

67. Keynote Address on ‘Financial Inclusion only ‘said than done’, at the National Conference on ‘Financial Inc lusion in

India: Issues and Challenges’, organised by University of Mysore, October 9, 2012, at Mysore.

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68. Valedictory Address at the Workshop on “Research Methodology and Data Analysis Using SPSS” organized by ABBS Center for Research and Development, Acharya Bangalore B-School, Bangalore, January 22, 2013, at Bangalore.

69. Keynote Address on ‘Research Priorities in Social Sciences for 21 st Century’, at the Workshop for Ph.D. Guides on

“Research Priorities in Social Sciences for 21st Century organized by University of Pune, Pune, February 13, 2013, at Pune.

Important Research Papers Total 40

Before 2001 1. Impact of Watershed Development Programme: Experiences and Issues, (Co-Author), ArthaVijanana,

Vol. 39(3), September 1997. 2. Managing Ground Water Development in Karnataka, (Co-Author), in John Kerr, D K Marothia,

Katarsingh, Ramaswamy, William Bently, (Ed) Natural Resource Economics: Theory and Applications in India, Oxford & IBH Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.

3. Structural Reforms and Implications for Co-operatives: A Case Study of Maharashtra, in Co-operative Perspectives, Jan- March 1997.

4. Demand and Supply of Agricultural Commodities: A Review, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 51, Nos. 1 & 2, Jan-June 1996.

5. Watershed Development Programme: A Strategy under ACRP Approach, in D N Basu, G S Guha and S P Kashyap (Ed), Agro-Climatic Regional Planning in India, Concept Publications Co., 1996.

6. Participatory Process in Watershed Management: A Case Study of Maharashtra, The Asian Economic Review, Vol. 36, No. 1, April 1994.

7. Man – Forest Interaction – Changing Institutional Structure: Some Evidence from Maharashtra in S Chand Basha et. al (Ed) Socio Economic Research in Forestry, Kerala Forest Research Institute and Ford Foundation, 1993.

8. Socio Economic Analysis of Social / Agro Forestry; in S Chand Basha et. al (Ed) Socio-Economic Research in Forestry, Kerala Forest Research Institute and Ford Foundation, 1993.

9. Treatment of Uncultivated Land under Watershed Development Approach: Institutional and Economic Aspects, , (Co-Author), ArthaVijnana, March 1993.

10. Farm Subsidies: Are they Dispensable? , Economic Times, 7th, 8th, September 1992. 11. Watershed Technology and Rainfed Agriculture: A Study of Maharashtra, in S. D. Gokhale, V. M.

Dandekar and Ram Takawale (Ed), Problems of Rural Development in Maharashtra, Shrividya Prakashan, 1992.

12. Agricultural Development: A Review of Three Approaches, ArthaVijnana, Vol. 34, No.1, 1992. 13. Input Subsidies: Whither the Direction of Policy Changes? , (Co-Author), Indian Journal of Agricultural

Economics, July-September, 1992. 14. Differential Impact of Watershed Based Technology: Some Analytical Issues, , (Co-Author), Indian

Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 46, No.3, 1991. 15. The Growth- Instability Nexus: A Study of Maharashtra, in Prem Narain, et.al(Eds.)Recent Advances

in Agricultural Statistics Research, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi, 1991. 16. Social Developments and Farmer’s Society: A Study of Pani Panchayat, , (Co-Author), Indian Journal

of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 45, No. 3, July-September, 1990. 17. Poverty Alleviation: (I) Design of Target Group Strategies (II) Implementation and Impact, Economic

Times, 25-26 July 1990. 18. Environmental Problems of Command Areas, in H. Ramachadran (Ed.), Environmental Issues in

Agricultural Development, Concept, Delhi, 1990. 19. Irrigation: Impact on Employment and Income- A Case Study of Krishna Raj Sagar Project,

Agricultural Situation in India, January 1990. 20. Impact of Irrigation on Human Resource Development in Command Areas, , (Co-Author), in M. K. Rao

and P. P. Sharma (Ed), Human Resource Development for Rural Development, Himalaya, 1989.

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21. Human Development and Rural Population Characteristics: A Case Study of Four States , , (Co-

Author), in M. K. Rao and P. P. Sharma (Ed), Human Resource Development for Rural Development, Himalaya, Bombay, 1989.

22. Environmental Impact of Large Storage Based Irrigation Projects, Bulletin of Madras Institute of Developmental Studies, Vol. XIX, No. 12, December, 1989.

23. Medium Term Perspective for Karnataka Agriculture, in Karnataka: Perspective Plan 2001, Report of the Expert Group (L C Jain Committee), Vol. II, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore, October 1988.

24. Growth and Instability in Maharashtra Agriculture, ArthaVijnana, Vol. XXX, No. 4, December 1988. 25. Performance of Indian Agriculture through Plan Periods, in Proceedings of the Seminar under ULP

published in Indian Economy, Department of Economics, Marathwada University, Aurangabad, February 1988.

26. Drought: Some Issues and Problems, Bulletin of Science, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 1987. 27. Agricultural Growth in India: A Review of Experience and Prospects, , (Co-Author), Economic and

Political Weekly, Vol. XXI, Nos. 48 and 49, September, 1986; also appeared in P. R Brahmananda and V. R. Panchamukhi (Ed), The Development Process of the Indian Economy, Himalaya, Bombay 1987.

28. Drought-prone Areas in Maharashtra in Professor V. V. Borkar Felicitation Volume on Current Economic Issues in India’s Development, Aurangabad, 1986.

29. Agricultural Production: Pace and Pattern of Growth, , (Co-Author), in M. L. Dantwala (Ed), Indian Agricultural Development since Independence, Aurangabad 1986 (revised 1991).

30. Agrarian Transformation and Well Irrigation: Karnataka Experience , in the Proceedings of the National Seminar on Agrarian Structure and Strategies for Agricultural Development for 21st Century, University of Agricultural Sciences, Hebbal. Vol. IV, December 1985.

31. A Report on the Drought, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 19, No. 44, November 1984. 32. Is Eucalyptus Farming Really Un-economic? In the Proceedings of the All India Workshop on

Eucalyptus Plantation, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore, Published by Forest Department, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore, 1984.

33. Surplus Labour Force in the Context of Agricultural Development, National Labour Institute Bulletin, Vol. 9, Nos. 3 and 4, July-December, 1983.

34. Some Issues in Development of Agriculture in Hill Regions, Vision, Journal of the Institute of Economic and Social Studies, Vol. 2, April-June 1983.

35. Growth and Instability in Crop Yields: A Case Study of Agriculture in Karnataka, South India, , (Co-

Author), Regional Studies, (U.K.), Vol. 17, NO. 1, February 1983. 36. Agricultural Growth, Instability in Productivity and Rainfall: Case of Karnataka, , (Co-Author),

Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 17, No. 52, December 1982; also included in T.K. Lakshman and B. K. Narayan (Ed), Rural Development in India, Himalaya Publishing House, Bombay, 1984.

37. Growth and Supply Response of Slow Growth Crops: A Case of Pulses, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economies, Vol. 37, NO. 3, July-September, 1982.

38. Rainfall in Karnataka: Some Important Issues in Rainfall Behaviour, , (Co-Author), Agricultural Situation in India, Vol. 37, NO. 4, July 1982.

39. Measurement of Growth and Fluctuations in Crop Output: An Approach based on the Concept of Non-systematic component, , (Co-Author), Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 35, No. 2, April-June, 1980.

40. Under-Utilisation of Land: Climatic or Institutional Factors? , (Co-Author), Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 34, No. 2, April-June 1979.

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Research Studies Completed: Total 27

2001 onwards only

1. Agrarian Change and Farm Sector Distress: An Exploratory Study (Joint), National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy, New Delhi 2012.

2. Policy and Institutional options for inclusive agricultural growth (joint), National Agricultural Innovation Project, IARI, New Delhi, 2012.

3. Comprehensive District Agricultural Plan (C-DAP) (Karnataka State) 29 District Plans and 1 State Plan (Jointly), Under RKVY, Govt of Karnataka, Bangalore, 2009-10

4. Managing Common Pool Resources, Infrastructure and Poverty Alleviation with special reference to Eastern India and Chhattisgarh (Pro Poor Policy) FAO. 2009

5. Market Imperfections and Farmers' Distress - A Consolidated Study, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt of

India, 2008. 6. Mid-Term Appraisal of Department of Bio-Technology (DBT) – Rural Bio-Resource Complex (RBRC), 2008.

7. Rating Assessment of Water User Associations in Karnool-Cuddapah Canal Modernisation(Joint) Project

Sponsored by Japan Bank for International Corporation (Japanese Bank IC), New Delhi, 2008. 8. Study for Estimation of Seed, Feed and Wastage Ratios in Foodgrains in India, Ministry of Agriculture,

Government of India, New Delhi. 2007. 9. Micro Initiatives for macro Policy, Iowa State University, Ames Iowa, University of Agricultural Sciences,

Bangalore, 2007, 10. India’s Agricultural Trade in Post-Liberalisation Period: A Review of Some Issues, (Joint) sponsored by, Sir

Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), 2007.

11. Agricultural Policy in India: A Policy Matrix in a Federal System , (Joint) Agricultural Development and Rural Transformation Unit, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore, 2006.

12. Cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops as a Means of Diversification in Agriculture , Agricultural Development and Rural Transformation Unit, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore, 2006.

13. WTO and Agricultural Policy in Karnataka, Agricultural Development and Rural Transformation Unit, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore, 2005.

14. An Evaluation Study of Prime Minister’s Rojgar Yojana in Karnataka, (Joint) Ministry of Rural

Development, Govt of India through IAMR, New Delhi, 2005. 15. Building up of an Efficient Marketing System to Obviate the Need for Large Scale State Intervention in

Karnataka, Sponsored by Ministry of Agriculture, Govt of India, New Delhi 2004. 16. Evaluation Study of Feed and Fodder Development under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme In Karnataka,

(Joint) Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore.2004.

17. Output and Impact Monitoring Study of KAWAD Project , (Joint) DFID-Govt of Karnataka Project on Watershed, 2003.

18. A Study on Incorporating Cost to the Farmers for Risk Taking, Rental Value of Agricultural Land and Management as Inputs in the Cost of Production, (Joint) Sponsored by Govt of Karnataka, Agricultural Development and Rural Transformation Unit, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore. 2003.

19. Impact of Minimum Support Prices on Agricultural Economy: A consolidated Study of Eleven States in India, (Joint) Project sponsored by Ministry of Agriculture, Govt of India, New Delhi, 2003.

20. Evaluation of Oilseed Production Programme in Karnataka, (Joint) Govt of Karnataka, Bangalore, November, 2002.

21. Impact of Minimum Support Prices on Agricultural Economy of Karnataka, (Joint) Ministry of Agriculture, Govt of India, New Delhi. 2002.

22. A Study on Causes and Remedies for Farmers’ Distress in Karnataka, A study Sponsored by the Expert Committee on Investigation of the Causes of Suicides in Karnataka, Bangalore, March 2002.

23. Integrated Approach to Drought Studies and Management: A Socio Economic Study for Raichur and Koppal Districts, A Study completed as Resource Person on Drought Monitoring Cell, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore. 2002.

24. Land Use Policies, Problems and System of Monitoring, (Joint) A Report Prepared as a Team Leader of the Team Constituted by the Institute of Agricultural Technologists, Bangalore 2001.

25. Rural Policy for Growth and Poverty Reduction, (Joint) A study sponsored by The World Bank, New Delhi, September 2001.

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26. Impact of Removal of Quantitative Restrictions on Import of Agricultural Produce , (Joint) Study for Agricultural Development and Rural Transformation Unit, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore, July 2001.

27. Prospects for Coarse Cereals in Drought-prone Regions: An Exploratory Study in Karnataka, (Joint) A

Study Sponsored by the Commission on Agricultural Costs and Prices, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, New Delhi, March 2001.

Research Studies completed Total 22

2001 onwards only 1. Impact of National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA): An Analysis Across States ,

(Joint) Agro-Economic Research Center, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, 1999. 2. Economics of Drip Irrigation: A Comparative Study of Maharastra and Tamil Nadu, Agro-Economic Research

Centre, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, July 1997.

3. Impact of National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA) in Maharastra, Agro-Economic Research Center, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, April 1995.

4. Impact-Evaluation Study of World Bank Aided Pilot Projects for Watershed Development in Rainfed Areas: Manoli Project, Sponsored by Govt. of Maharastra, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, January

1995. 5. Emerging Problems of Agricultural Marketing in Karnataka, (Joint) Agro-Economic Research Center, Gokhale

Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, November 1993. 6. Impact of Non – Governmental Organisations on Agricultural Development , for Agro-Economic Research

Center, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, July 1993. 7. State – Co-operative Interface: A Study of Sugar Co-operatives in Maharastra, Financially supported by

Institute of Rural Management, Anand, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune November 1992.

8. Impact of Subsidies on Agricultural Development, (Joint) Agro-Economic Research Center, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, October 1992.

9. Treatment of Uncultivated Land under Watershed Development Approach: Institutional and Economic Aspects, (Joint) Financially supported by Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore, May 1992.

10. Agro- Climatic Regional Planning for Solapur District: Operationalisation of Strategies: Phase I and II Dry Farming Research Center, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapith, (Rahuri), Solapur and Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, 1992.

11. Watershed Development Approach in Fragile Resource Region: Analytical Study of Maharastra, (Joint) for Agro-Economic Research Center, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, 1991.

12. Development Perspective for Solapur District, (Joint) Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics with Mahatma Phule Agricultural University, Rahuri, Financially supported by Agro-Climatic Regional Planning Unit,

Planning Commission, Govt., of India, 1990. 13. Planning for Agricultural Development of the Western Plateau and Hills Region (Zone IX): Development

Strategies, ACRP, Zonal Planning Team, Marathwada Agricultural University, Parabhani and Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, 1990.

14. Impact of Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Assistance to Small and Marginal Farmers for Increasing Agricultural Productivity, (Joint) Agro-Economic Research Center, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, 1990.

15. Forecasts of Demand and Supply of Agricultural Products, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore

May 1988. 16. Economics of Sericulture in Command Areas, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore, Sponsored

by Ministry of Sericulture Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore, 1988. 17. Medium Term Perspectives on Karnataka Agriculture, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore, A

study completed for Govt. of Karnataka, 1987. 18. Impact of Krishna Raja Sagar Irrigation Project: Report on Farm Economy, Institute for Social and Economic

Change, Bangalore, Sponsored by Command Area Development Authority, Cauvery Command Area, Govt. of Karnataka, 1986.

19. Impact of K R S: Report of Cropping Pattern, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore, Sponsored by Command Area Development Authority, Cauvery Command Area, Govt. of Karnataka, 1986, May 1986.

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20. Ex-post Evaluation of Dug Well Investment in Hard Rock Areas of Karnataka: (Joint) Kolar Report (1986), Mandya Report (1989), Bijapur Report (1989), Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore, Sponsored by National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development, Bombay.

21. Dynamics of Rural Transformation in Karnataka, (Joint) Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore,

Sponsored by Indian Council for Soci al Science Research (ICSSR), Govt. of India, New Delhi, 1985. 22. Rain fall and Yield Uncertainty in Karnataka Agriculture, (Joint) Institute for Social and Economic Change,

Bangalore, Sponsored by Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR), Govt. of India, 1980.

Ph D Students awarded Degrees and their present position

1. Prof B N Kamble; Professor, Indian Institte of Education, Pune. Effectiveness of Developmental

Programmes for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Maharashtra . Pune University, Pune 2. Dr. Jayanti Kajale ; Asst Professor at Gokhale Institute of politics and Economics, Pune. An Analysis

of Wages of Agricultural Labourers in Maharashtra, . Pune University, Pune

3. Dr. Vilas Adhav; Professor at Pune University, Agricultural Marketing Problems of Weaker Sections in Maharashtra, . Pune University, Pune

4. Dr. K S Ramakrishna; Professor Sridevi Institute of management, Impact of Krishna Raja Sagar Irrigation Project on Agricultural Economy, (Principal Advisor, Not a direct student)

5. Dr.Amalendu Jyotishi; Asst Professor at Amrita School of Mangement; Ecological Economic and Institutional Aspects of Shifting Agriculture: A study in Orissa, Bangalore University, Bangalore.. Received VKRV Rao Award for best thesis.

6. Dr. M G Deepika; Professor at Amrta School of Management, Changing Trade Scenario in Agriculture and Its Implications for the Indian Economy,. Bangalore University, Bangalore.

7. Dr. G Sridevi Asst Professor at Hyderabad University, Hyderabad, Food Security in the Context of Liberalisation: A Case of Andhra Pradesh, Mysore University, Mysore

8. Dr. Satyasiba Bedamatta “Economic Implications of Ecological Changes: A study Chilika lagoon” Asst Prof (Temp) ISEC; Mysore University, Mysore

9. Dr. Malini L Tantri “Special Economic Zones in Dynamics of International Trade: India’s Experience” Asst Professor, ISEC, Bangalore, Mysore University, Mysore

10. Dr. Nitin Tagade Food and Nutrition Insecurity: A Case Study in Tribal Region of Maharashtra, Faculty, IIDS Delhi, Mysore University,.

11. Dr Yogeswari S Agrarian Distress and Credit Market in Tamilnadu and Karnataka, Mysore University,

Mysore

Students who secured Prestigious Awards

o Rajiv Dogra received prize for best M Phil Thesis of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune. o Dr Amalendu Jyotishi was awarded V K R V Rao prize for the Best Thesis in Economics at ISEC.

Students currently working for PhD

Principal Advisor (not Supervisor) to the Following Ph D Students (Awarded Degree) 1. Prof. V Ratna Reddy; Former Professor CESS, and Director LMNRI, Hyderabad. 2. Prof. R Parthasarathy; Former CEPT, Ahmedabad 3. Dr. N Rajasekharan; Professor, Madurai. 4. Dr. S Laxmikanthamma; Reader (Retd), Maharani’s College, Bangalore 5. Dr Ravi Tirlapur,KAS, Govt of Karnataka 6. Dr K N Rathod; (Retd) VN College, Aurangabad 7. Dr Samhita Athavale, Pune University 8. Dr. S Jagdale; Principal (Retd), MJ College Vashi 9. Dr. Nagesh Prabhu, Special Political Correspondent, The Hindu 10. Dr. Pradeep Mehta, New Delhi

11. Dr. Anitha, Professor, KLE College, Bangalore

R S Deshpande