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• “Role of Government and Non-Governmental Organizations in the Development of Tribes”(with special reference to South Canara and Udupi districts)

• Published a chapter titled “Inter-sectionality in Women’s Political Participation in Karnataka’s Grama Panchayaths (2000-Present) : A review of Caste, Class and Religion – (Page No. 98 – 106” in Book titled “Status of Tribals in Society – A Global Perspectives – ISBN: 978-81-969930-8-5 which was published by Metta Mangal Maitri Publications on 02 March 2025.
• Published a chapter titled “Koraga Samudayada Abivruddiyalli Swayamseva Samstheya Hejjegalu” in Book titled “Living Sociology” (ISSN No. 2320-6365) Volume 4, Issue 1- 2016.
• Published a chapter titled “Experimental Efforts towards Educational Progress of Koraga Childern” in Book titled  “Dimensions of Education” (ISSN No. 2249-2437) Volume 6, Issue 1-2016.

• Dr.Athul S Semitha, Assistant Professor, Department of PG Studies and Research in Social Work has participated and presented a paper titled “Evaluating the Effectiveness of Millet Promotion Programs in Combating Malnutrition” at the One-Day National level Multidisciplinary Conference on “Millets and Mental Health” organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College, Ujire on 9th September 2024.
• Presented a paper on “Experimental education for Koraga community children” in a National conference held at Nehru Memorial College Sullya on 15th March 20, 2018.

• Participated as a member of Organizing Committee at the Two-Day International Seminar on “Breaking Barriers: Advancing Psychological Well-Being Across Borders” organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM PG Centre, Ujire and sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research on 13th and 14th December2024.
• Participated in International Eco-Visionary Dialogue on Advancing Sustainable Urban Future (IEDASUF) held on 9th October 2024 organized by Association of Professional Social Workers and Development Practitioners in collaboration with The Climate Reality Project India and South Asia, Asia Climate Change Education Centre, UNESCO MIL Alliance, Department of Management Science, IIT Kanpur, India and ADSAYO, Azerbaijan.
• Participated in the Five Day Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology organized by the Research and Development Cell in association with Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology and Chemistry, SDM College, Ujire from 20th to 24th August 2024.
• Attended one day Faculty Development Programme on “Engage to Educate: The Experiential Learning Pedagogy Tool” organized by Dept. of B.Voc, SDM College, Ujire on 18th April 2024.
• Participated as Joint Organizing Secretary in two day International Multidisciplinary Symposium on “The Role and Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Human Behaviour” organized by Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous) Ujire held on 4th and 5th December 2023 at SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire.
• Participated in the workshop on “Research Proposal Writing” organized by Research and Development Cell, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous) Ujire held on 19th October 2023 at SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire.
• Participated in the one day National level workshop on “Mental Health and Counseling: Nurturing the skills” organized by Department of Psychology in association with IQAC, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous) Ujire held on 10th October 2023 at SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire.
• Organized SAMBHRAMA – 2023, One Day National Conference on “Youth and Social Concerns” on 26th May 2023 as Convenor in SDM PG Centre, Ujire. 50 participants from across India presented the papers and more than 60 participants including students and faculties from various colleges attended the conference.
• Attended the National Level Webinar on “Enhancing Sense of Control” organized by World Congress of Psychologists, Karnataka Chapter held on 20th January 2022.
• Participated in the International Virtual Conference on “Protection of Rights and Dignity of Elderly” jointly organized by the Department of Social Work and Western Philippines University on 28th and 29th October 2021.
• Participated in National Level Webinar on “Mental Health in an Unequal World” organized by Department of PG Studies & Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire held on 13th October 2021.
• Participated in National Level Virtual Conference on “Accelerating Urban Action For A Carbon-Free World on the occasion of World Habitat Day 2021” organized by Climate Reality Project – India, APSWDP and CHITKARA College of Education held on 4th October 2021.
• Participated in an International Conclave on “Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation” organized by Virtual Centre Excellence for Social Welfare Administration, PEDA, APSWDP, Climate Change Education Centre, South Korea and Chandigarh University held on 4th September 2021.
• Participated in Two Day’s National Webinar on “Inclusive Urbanism and Green Technology” organized by Centre for Built Environment (CUBE) of South Asian Institute for Advanced Research and Development (SAIARD) in association with Smart Cities Mission Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Govt. of India held on 23rd and 24th August 2021.
• Attended National Level Conference on “Tribal Development” jointly organized by Social Science and Management Welfare Association, Youth Economics Association and Radiant Group of Institution, Jabalpur (M.P) held on 9th August 2021.
• Attended National Level Webinar on “The Impact of Mansoon on Indian Agriculture” organized by Anjuman Arts, Science and Commerce College, Dharwad held on 24th July, 2021.
• Attended National Level Virtual Dialogue on “Harnessing Technology Innovation for Sustainable Development” organized by Virtual Centre for Excellence for Social Welfare Administration in collaboration with SISLLP and Associations of Professional Social Workers and Development Practitioners held on 3rd July, 2021.
• Attended an International Webinar on “Competency Mapping to Enhance Employability” organized by Department of PG Studies & Research in Commerce, SDM College (Autonomous) held on 29th June, 2021.
• Participated in an International Webinar on “Emerging Technologies and Education” jointly organized by Social Science and Management Welfare Association and Vidyasagar College of Education Phansidewa, Darjeeling (W.B) held on 20th June 2021.
• Participated in the National Level Virtual Dialogue on “Women Empowerment and Social Cohesion” organized by Virtual Centre of Excellence for Social Welfare Administration in collaboration with WICCI and Association of Professional Social Workers and Development Practitioners held on 20th June 2021.
• Participated in the National Level Webinar on “Cultural Cognizance – The Diversity in Karnataka and Uttarkhand” organized by National Service Scheme and Literacy and Fine Arts Committee in association with DIT University, Dehradun, Uttarkhand held on 19th June 2021.
• Participated in an International E-Symposium on “Redefining Human Resource Skill set in New Tech Era – a HR buffet” organized by the Department of PG Studies in Social Work, Sri Dharmastala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous) Ujire held on 12th June 2021.
• Participated in an One Day International Webinar to celebrate “World Environment Day” organized by Centre for Built Environment (CUBE) of South Asian Institute for Advanced Research and Development held on 7th June 2021.
• Participated in an International Level South Asian Youth Sustainable Development Virtual Dialogue – 2021 on “UN Decade on Eco-System Restoration 2021-2030” organized by The Climate Reality Project-India, Econscious Society, Royal Thimpu College, Bhutan and Association of Professional Social Workers and Development Practitioners, India held on 5th June 2021.
• Participated in an One Day International Webinar on “Role of Urban Governance in Disaster Risk Assessment and Management” organized by Centre for Built Environment (CUBE) of South Asian Institute for Advanced Research and Development held on 4th June 2021.
• Participated in the National Level Virtual Dialogue – 2021 on “Role of Youth in Tobacco Control” organized by Association of Professional Social Workers and Development Practitioners, India held on 30th May 2021.
• Participated in 7 Days Virtual Faculty Development Programme on “Preparing Post-Pandemic Graduates” organized by RNS First Grade College, Bengaluru held on 22nd to 28th November 2021.
• Participated in 3 Days National Level Faculty Development Programme on “Creative Thinking and Quality Publications” organized by IQSC-SSCE, Department of Science and Humanities, SAI RAM College, Bangalore held on 29/30/1 October 2021.
• Attended seven days International Virtual Faculty Development Programme on “Global Vision for Academic Excellence” organized by School of Social Work, RoshniNilaya (Autonomous), Mangalore in association with IQAC and CIAN from 5th to 11th July, 2021.
• Attended National Level Faculty Development Programme on “Creativity and Innovation in Teaching” organized by Department of Economics and Rural Development, SDM College (Autonomous) held on 12th July, 2021.
• Participated in National Webinar on “Life After Retirement” organized by National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences in association with VayomanasaSanjeevini, Bangalore held on 19th April 2021.
• Participated in an One Day National Level Mindselo Webinar on “Attitude that matters – knowing your matterings” organized by Mindselo held on 9th April 2021.
• Participated in the National Level Webinar on “Recent Trends of Socio-Economic and Environmental Issues in India” organized by SahebraoShankarraoDhamdhere Arts and Commerce College, Pune, held on 19h March 2021.
• Participated in National level Online Training Programme on “Gender Budgeting and Inclusive Growth” (in contemporary context), (in collaboration with Ministry of Women and Child Welfare, Govt.of India) organized by National Institute of Cooperative Management Pune on 24th, 25th, &26th February 2021.
• Attended an International Webinar on “Purpose of Social Work and Enabling Professions as making people Self-Dependent and Self-Reliant“ on 24th February 2021 organized by Indian Institute for Spirituality Social Work and Helping Professions, Bengaluru.
• Participated in the International E-Conference on “Growing Global Interdependence in International Social Work” organized by Department of Social Work, Madras Christian College, Chennai held on 19th and 20th November 2020.
• Attended an International Virtual Symposium on “Pandemics, Climate Change and Growing Inequality” organized by the Department of Social Work, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur; Bharathiar University Coimbatore and Centre for Applied Research, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Tamil Nadu held on 28.10.2020.
• Attended an International Webinar on “Therapeutic Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder” organized by the P.G. Department of Social Work, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore held on 20.10.2020.
• Attended an International Symposium on “Breast Health” organized by Sanjeevini Foundation, Mumbai held on 14.10.2020.
• Attended an International Webinar on “Sustainable NGOs” organized by Indian Institute of Spirituality in Social Work and Helping Professions, Bengaluru in collaboration with North Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR), Nagaland, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, P.G. & Research Department of Social Work, Sacred Heart College, Tirupathur Dt. TN and Madras School of Social Work, Chennai held on 24.10.2020.
• Attended a Three Day International Web-Workshop on “Dynamics of Gender Justice and Violence against Women: Issues, Challenges and Remedies” organized by Sexual Harassment Prevention Cell, Bankura University, West Bengal held on 3rd, 4th, and 5th October 2020.
• Attended a One Day International Webinar on “United Nations @75; Key Issues of Migration and Human Rights and Challenges” organized by Department of Political Science, Kempegowda Institute of Management and Research in Association with Govt. College, Bangalore and K.R Puram, held on 3rd October 2020.
• Participated in National Level Faculty Development Program on “Innovative Teaching Learning Methodologies” organized by Faculty Development Committee in Association with Internal Quality Assurance Cell/PARAMARSH Scheme, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire from 21st to 27th September 2020.
• As a Convener, organized a National Level Webinar on “An Awareness of Voluntary Donation – Body, Eye & Blood: Have a Heart, Save a Life” organized by Department of PG Studies in Social Work and NSS Units, SDM College, Ujire in association with Kasturba Hospital, Manipal held on 11th September 2020.
• Participated in the International Virtual Symposium on “Pandemics, Climate Change and Growing Inequality: The Emerging Paradigm Shift in Helping Professions” organized by Department of Social Work, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Bharathiar University Coimbatore, Centre for Applied Research, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram Tamil Nadu which was held on 28th August 2020.
• Participated in the International Webinar on “Community Care in International Scenario” organized by the Department of Social Work and IQAC, Hindustan Arts and Science College in association with NPS, India which was held on 26th August 2020.
• Participated in the International Webinar on “Spiritually Sensitive Social Work in a Diverse World – A Framework of Values, Knowledge and Skills” organized by the Indian Institute of Spirituality in Social Work and Helping Professions, Bengaluru which was held on 19th August 2020.
• Participated in a Three Day International Webinar on “Medical and Psychiatric Social Work Practice in Expanding Health Care System” organized by the Department of Social Work, Pooja Bhagavat Memorial Mahajana First Grade College, Mysore and School of Social Work, Kadambari Memorial College of Science and Management, Kathmandu, Nepal which was held on 10th to 12th August 2020.
• Participated in an International Webinar on “Mindfulness as an Intervention in Social Work and Helping Professions” organized by Indian Institute of Spirituality for Social Work and Helping Professions, Bengaluru which was held on 27th July 2020.
• Participated in an International Webinar on “Social Work Profession and Research: Scope and Challenges” organized by the PG Department of Social Work, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam which was held on 17th July 2020.
• Participated in an International Webinar on “Life Interrupted – Coping with Long Term Stress” organized by the Department of Languages, CITY College, Bangalore which was held on 11th July 2020.
• Participated in an International Webinar on “Innovative Teaching Methodologies” organized by KINGS College of Engineering, Punalkulam, Chennai which was held on 10th July 2020.
• Participated in the International Training Program on “Crisis and Disaster Management” organized by the National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India in collaboration with Department of Social Work, Madras Christian College, Chennai which was held from 9th to 11th July 2020.
• Participated in an International Level Social Work E-Quiz Competition held on 20th June 2020, organized by the Department of Social Work, Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial Institute, Shivamogga.
• Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on “Enhancing the Professional Competence of Social Work Educators” held on 4th, 11th and 18th June 2020, organized by the Department of Social Work, Kristu Jayanthi College, Bengaluru.
• Participated in National Level Workshop on “Mindfulness Based Living” organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire was held on 26-11-2019.
• Participated in National Level Workshop on “Applied Management Skills & Practices for HR Professionals” organized by the Department of PG Studies in Social Work, Nehru Memorial College, Sullya on 19-10-2019.
• Attended One Day Conference on “New Education Policy” organized by Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College, Ujire at SDM PG Centre, Ujire on 29th July 2019.
• Participated in Training Program “FEEL TEACHER” Learning and Development intervention conducted by College for Leadership and HRD, Mangalore from 07 through 09 June 2019 at PG Centre, SDM College, Ujire.
• Participated in National Level Workshop on “Socially Relevant Technical Education” organized by NITTTR, Taramani, Chennai held on 6th and 7th December 2019.
• Participated in National Level Online Training Programme on “Research Trends in Social Work” organized by the Department of Social Work, Bangalore University held on 25th and 26th May 2020.
• Attended two days National Conference on Fostering Holistic Responses to school counseling held on 23rd and 24th November 2018 organized by the department of PG Studies in Social Work at SDM PG Centre Ujire.
• Attended Two days International Conference “Diversity Management; Views from India and Europe” organized by CIRHS and department of MSW and JMC on 26th and 27th October 2018 at SDM PG Centre.
• Attended a One Day National Level Conference on “E-Resources, Intellectual Property Rights and Plagiarism – Issues and Challenges” Organized by St. Philomina College, Puttur on 29th September 2018.

• Received “Life Member Certificate” for the membership of the Society for Environment and Sustainable Development, New Delhi, India.
• Completed NSS Programme Officers Training Programme organized by Empanelled Training Institution for Karnataka at K.S.O.U Manasagangothri, Mysore.
• Completed 30 hours online interdisciplinary certificate course on “Environment Management” organized by the Department of Environmental Studies & Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Mata Sundri College for Women in collaboration with Society for Environment and Sustainable Development from 2nd September 2021 to 2nd October 2021.
• Successfully completed Online Certificate Course titled “Promotion of Health and Wellness for Senior Citizens” through NIMHANS, Bangalore.

Training conducted:

• Conducted Trainings on Social Work Issues for various  Organizations.
• Completed NSS Programme Officers Training Programme organized by  Empanelled Training Institution for Karnataka at K.S.O.U. Manasagangothri Mysore.
•  Participated as Resource Person in N.S.S Camps, Red Ribbon Club, B.S.W. Forum etc.
• Organized Personality Development Programmes and training programmes and workshops to social work students through social wok

Trust Member of Non-Governmental Organization:

Shine India- Manglore

• Collaboration with Government Progarammes on Sanitation
• Creating awareness on Health and Hygine among Community people.
• Member of B.O.E at 2 autonomous colleges