Department of Economics
Year of Establishment : 1967
Vision
- To start a certificate course on personality development
- To conduct research oriented workshop/seminars
- To improve on ICT teaching methods
- To provide more scope to interact in the class room as well as to conduct debate and seminars
A Brief Introduction to the Department
Economics a science that is both “light giving and fruit bearing” has been attracting the largest readers all over the world. In our college too, as elsewhere, it is a common subject offered to all combinations of study to B.A. degree students. As such, the department of Economics meets Arts, IBCOM & IBBM students our college.
The history of the department dates back to 1967-68 when the college was started. Mr. Nagaraj and Mr. Babu Singh were the lecturers in the department up to the year 1970. On resignation of Mr. Babu Singh in 1970, Mr. V.R.Hegde was appointed in his place. The credit of developing the department should go to these two persons.On account of increase in workload , Mr. H.R.Krishnaiah Gowda was appointed as lecturer in 1980 who joined the Government Service (Leave the college March 1986). Later on Mr Nagaraj joined another college in 1986 as principal.On account of vacancy so created by Mr. B.T. Ramappa, present HOD, and Mr. M.S.Manjunatha were appointed. Still some excess of workload was left over. Thanks to Tunga Vidyavardhaka Sangha for arranging full time and part time teachers whenever vacancy arose. Kum. Ranjitha also worked as part time lecture. Government has deputed Mr. G.Suresh to fill up one full-time vacancy in the department. Later prof. G Suresh went to his parent college now at present Dr. M.S. Manjunatha is working as a HOD of the Department of Economics.
Objectives of the Department
- Adopt the Bridge, Remedial and Enrichment programme
- Prepare the young and energetic minds to encounter growing challenges
- Inculcate self-esteem among the students
- Create self-confidence in the students
- As for concern, the department establishes different activities i.e. economics forum and group discussions with burning economic problems and
Studied in Higher Education in Economics
| Sl. No. | NAME | COURSE | PRESENT POSITION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhavya | M.A. in Economics | Lecturer |
| 2 | Spandana | M.A. in Pol. Science | |
| 3 | Mamatha H.S. | M.A. in Pol. Science | |
| 4 | Nishmitha | M.A. in Pol. Science | |
| 5 | Vinisha Rani | M.A. in English | |
| 6 | Mahima | M.A. in English | |
| 7 | Meghana | M.A. in Kannada | |
| 8 | Namitha | LLB | |
| 9 | Manasa | M.A. in English | |
| 10 | Bimba | B. Ed. | |
| 11 | Soumya | B. Ed. | |
| 12 | Mamatha H.S. | B. Ed. | |
| 13 | Rinitha | M.A. in English | |
| 14 | Arpitha | B. Ed. | |
| 15 | Jnanadev | Sub-inspector of Police | Job |
| 16 | Anusha | M.A.in Economics | |
| 17 | Mahesh | - | Company |
| 18 | Shalini | M.A. in English | Lecturer |
| 19 | Pramod | M.A. in English | Lecturer |
| 20 | Naveena | Company | |
| 21 | Madan | Company | |
| 22 | Aprova | M.A. in Sociology | |
| 23 | Abhinaya | Political Science | Police |
| 24 | Pretham | M.A. in English | Lecturer |
| 25 | Sachin | M.A. in English | Lecturer |
| 26 | Pavan | B. Ed | |
| 27 | Prasad H.V. | M.A. in Pol. Science | |
| 28 | Hakim | M.A. in Kannada | |
| 29 | Ranjitha | M.A. in Economics | Job |
| 30 | Rashmi | B. Ed. | Job |
| 31 | Nidhi | M.A. in Economics | |
| 32 | Rajini Jogi | B. Ed. | |
| 33 | Saritha V. | B. Ed. | |
| 34 | Sharvari K.G. | B. Ed. | |
| 35 | Sanchitha | B. Ed. | |
| 36 | Megha | M.A. in Sociology | |
| 37 | Shilpha | B. Ed. | |
| 38 | Punarvi | B. Ed. | |
| 39 | Radika | B. Ed. |
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES– PLANNING FORUM
With a view to encouraging students to participate in discussions, special lectures, and conduct socio-economic surveys, a forum called Yojana Vedike is recently formed. All the students of economics become members of the forum. The platform has conducted special lectures with the help of the students.
Objectives:
- Analyzing recent trends in Indian Economy
- Providing special lecture programs
- In the view of encouraging student faculty
- Studying unemployment administrative decentralization
- Giving inspiration to students to know about burning economic problems
- To study the environmental problems
- Conducting a survey on social and economic aspects of the society in Thirthahalli Taluk
- To study increasing population problems in India Study of river linkage
As per the objectives envied, we have conducted a number of programs during the period 2012 to 2019. Major programs conducted by the planning forum – Yojana Vedike are briefed here.
As per the objectives envied, we have conducted a number of programs during the period 2012 to 2019.
Faculty
M.S.MANJUNATHA, M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Head,
Department of Economics, Tunga Mahavidyalya
Thirthahalli-577432, Shimoga District
Kuvempu University, Karnataka state
manjutmvt@gmail.com
Mobile: 9845941789
