email : gkuntikana@sdmcujire.in

• Organised One day National Conference in association with Research and Development Cell on the topic ‘Viksit Bharath@2047: Problems and Prospects’ on 3rd February 2024.
• Organised State Level Workshop on ‘Research Design: Article Writing and Publication – Way Forward on 3rd June 2023
• Organised ICSSR sponsored Two Day Multidisciplinary National Seminar in association with RSVP, New Delhi on “Indigenous Practices in Higher Education in India: Steps Ahead” held on 29th & 30th March 2023.

• Ganaraja K. 2025. ‘Community-Based Health Insurance and Financial Risk Protection in Karnataka: Insights from Karnataka’.  IER Journal of Health and Demography, 10(2), ISSN: 2454- 9207.
• Ganaraja. K., 2025. ‘Implications of Minimum Import Price on Agricultural Sustainability: A Cross-Sectional Analysis’. Two-Day National Conference on ‘Bharath at 2047: A Centenary Vision’, ISBN – 978-81-973153-5-0
• G.V. Joshi & Ganaraja. K. 2025. Inclusive Growth in Kautilya’s Arthashastra. Shodha, 15(1), ISSN: 2249- 0396. Pp: 169-177.
• Ganaraja. K., Shetty, Jayakumar., & Salian R. 2024. ‘Indigenous Practices in Higher Education in India: Steps Ahead’, ISBN: 978-93-5813-749-1, 2nd February.
• Ganaraja. K., Dhanya Prabhu & Bhavya Rai. 2023. FDI inflows into Tourism Industry in India: A Step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. Shodha, 12(1), ISSN: 2249- 0396. Pp: 97-103.
• Ganaraja. K., Rakesh & Nagaraj. 2023. ‘Analysis of Pepper with Reference to Production and Price’. 8th IEC on Economic Growth and Sustainable Development, SDMIMD, Mysore: Emerging Trends, ISBN – 978-93-83302-64-2
• Ganaraja. K., Deekshith & Bhavya. 2023. Technology in Higher Education in India: A Critical Analysis. National Seminar on Indigenous Practices in Higher Education in India: Steps Ahead. ISBN 978-93-5813-749-1
• Ganaraja. K., & Rakesh. T.S. 2023. Growth and Instability Analysis of Pepper with Reference to Production and Price. SDMIMD Journal of Management. ISSN 2320-7907 (online) 0976-0652 (offline) in UGC care listed.
• Ganaraja. K. 2022. Demographic Analysis of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises MSMEs in India: A Study. Suvvi Publications, Shikaripura, Shivamogga District. ISBN-9788195622832. Pp: 111-116.
• Ganaraja. K. & Rakesh. T.S. 2022. Indigenous Practices in Education for Higher Cognitive Skills: Steps Ahead. Journal of Education XXIV, 1XVI, ISSN:0972-7175. Pp: 59-63.
• Ganaraja. K. 2021. Trends and challenges of rural-urban migration in Karnataka, India: An overview. Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 91. ISSN:2320-9836,DOI: 10.17485/IJED/v9.23_2020.
• Ganaraja. K. 2021. Growth and Instability Analysis of Pepper in India.Shodh Sanchar Bulletin 1141. ISSN:2229-3620. Pp: 62-66.
• Ganaraja. K. 2020. Sustainable Traditional Practices in Education for Societal Well-being: A Study. International Educator Group, Washington, USA. ISBN: 978-1-953224-00-2. Pp:11-18.
• Ganaraja. K. 2020. Role of CAMPCO in Price Stabilisation: A Case Study of Arecanut. Dept. of PG studies in Economics, University College, Mangaluru. ISBN: 978-81-930542-6-0. Pp: 37-43.
• Ganaraja. K. 2019. Literacy Rate in Karnataka: An Overview. Shodha 91. ISSN: 2249- 0396. Pp: 97-107.
• Ganaraja. K. 2018. Price Stabilization for Sustainable Agricultural Development with Special reference to Arecanut. International Journal of Social and Economic Research. 82. ISSN:2249-6270. Pp: 139-143.
• Ganaraja. K. &Kadrolkar. V. 2017. Comparative Analysis of Trends in Area, Production and Productivity of Arecanut. International Journal of Social and Economic Research. 71. ISSN:2249-6270. Pp: 50-54.
• Ganaraja. K. &Kadrolkar. V. 2017. An Analysis of Kisan Credit Card Scheme: A Study. Niruta Publications. ISBN: 978-93-84262-44-0.
• Ganaraja. K. 2017. An Analysis of Trends in Production and Productivity of Arecanut. Sri Mahaveera College, Moodbidri, ISBN978-81-930129-1-8. Pp: 279-289.
• Ganaraja. K. & Jayakumar. A. 2016. Inclusive Growth: Dynamics and Discourses. Published by National Centre for Inclusive Growth and Development Research, Mysore. ISBN No: 978-81-927970-1-4.
• Ganaraja. K. &Kadrolkar. V. 2016. Arecanut Price Fluctuations in Dakshina Kannada: Steps Ahead. Shodha61 ISSN: 2249-0396. Pp:
• Ganaraja. K. &Kadrolkar. V. 2016. Trends in Area, Production and Productivity of Arecanut in Karnataka. Journal of Research, Extension & Development, 47. ISSN: 2319- 1899. Pp: 20-24.
• Ganaraja. K., Kadrolkar. V. & Rakesh. 2015. Areca nut Price Fluctuation in Dakshina Kannada: A Step towards Sustainability.  SDMIMD Publications, Mysuru, SBN 978-93- 83302-12-3. Pp:1-6.
• Ganaraja.K. &Kadrolkar. V. 2014. Arecanut Price Fluctuations-Trends and Prospects. Rani Chennamma University, Belagavi.  ISBN978-81-928928-0-1. Pp: 380-386.
• Ganaraja. K. & Dinesh. P.T. 2014. Urban Poverty and Inclusive Development in India: A Congenial Analysis.  Sri Mahaveera College, Moodbidri. ISBN978-81-930129-0-1. Pp: 217-224.
• Ganaraja. K. 2012. Housing Finance and Banking Sector in India. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN9783847336914.
• Shriprasad.H. &Ganaraja. K. 2012. Health and Health Infrastructure in India: Status and Needs.  Shodha 22 ISSN: 2249-0396. Pp: 107-113.

General Publications in Newspapers (Subject Related)

• Ganaraja K, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics & RD published an article titled ‘Mule Khaathegalu-Akrama Hanakasu Vahivatugala Jala’ in Upayuktha News Digital on 14/10/2025.
• Ganaraja K. published an article titled ‘Manava Sampanmuulavuu Deshada Abhivruddhiyuu’ in Udayavani Kannada daily on 11/07/2025.
• Ganaraja K. published an article titled ‘Bharateeya Anche Mattu Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in Upayuktha News Digital on 17/11/2024.
• Ganaraja K. published an article titled ‘Prabala Arthikathe mattu Sampradyika Shikshana’ in Udayavani Kannada daily on 13/07/2024.

• Ganaraja. K. 2025. From Cash to Digital: Exploring the Phases of Financial Transition in Rural Communities of Karnataka. ICSSR sponsored two-day National Seminar on Digital Payments and Financial Services in Indigenous Communities: Opportunities and Challenges. Nehru Memorial College, Sullia, on 15 and 16 October.
• Ganaraja. K. 2024. Implications of Minimum Import Price on Agricultural Sustainability: A Cross-sectional Analysis. ICSSR sponsored Two Day National Conference on ‘Bharath at 2047: A Centenary Vision. Vivekananda College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Puttur in association with RSVP. 11 and 12 March.
• Ganaraja K. 2024. A Study of Awareness Level on Salary Account with special reference to SBI. One Day National Conference on Emerging Trends in Banking, Finance and Insurance. Departments of Commerce, BBA and PG Dep. of Commerce, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire. 27 July.
• Ganaraja. K. 2023. Growth and Instability Analysis of Pepper with Reference to Production and Price. 8th International Conference on Economic Growth and Sustainable Development: Emerging Trends. SDMIMD, Mysuru. 29 & 30 November
• Ganaraja. K. 2022. FDI inflows to Tourism Industry in India: A Step towards Athmanirbharbharath. Atmanirbhar Bharat: Opportunities for Empowering India. Dept of Studies and Research in Economics, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, 29 and 30 April.
• Ganaraja. K. 2020. Sustainable Traditional Practices in Education for Societal Well-being: A Study. COVID-19 Challenges and Opportunities. Wisdom Abode Society, India in association with International Educators Group, USA. 14 June.
• Ganaraja. K. 2019. An overview of Literacy Rate in Karnataka. Social Development in India: Challenges and Strategies. Dept of Economics, SDM College, Ujire and Dept of Development Studies, Kannada University, Hampi in association with Mangalore University Economics Association and HaMaNaResearch Centre, Ujire. 21 January.
• Ganaraja. K. 2019. A Study of Agricultural Finance with special focus on KCC. Indian Banking in the Era of Globalisation and Information Technology. Milagres College, Kallianpur.15thMarch.
• Ganaraja. K. 2019. Pedagogy for Fostering Civic Education in India: A Study. Civic Education. Dept of MSW at SDMPG Centre, Ujire. 19& 20September.
• Ganaraja. K. 2019. Sustainable Traditional Practices in Education for Societal Well-being. Indigenization of Social Sciences in India. RSVP in association with Tumkur University. 13 to 15 December.
• Ganaraja. K. 2019. Role of CAMPCO in Price Stabilization: A Case Study of Arecanut. Indian Economy in Transition: Prospects and Challenges of Co-operatives. University College Mangalore.19& 20 February.
• Ganaraja. K. 2018. Price Stabilisation for Sustainable Agricultural Development  with special reference to Arecanut. Issues and Challenges of Sustainable Agricultural Development. Dept of P.G. Studies and Research in Economics, S.D.M. College, Ujire.26 March.
• Ganaraja. K. 2018. Challenges of Diversity Management in Education: Going beyond Curriculum. Diversity Management: Views from India & Europe. CIRHS, Dept of MSW & Dept of MCJ, SDMPG Centre, Ujire. 26 & 27 October.
• Ganaraja. K. 2017. A Comparative Analysis of Trends in Area, Production and Productivity of Arecanut. Land Economy: Issues and Challenges. Sri Mahaveera College, Moodbidri.  20 & 21 January.
• Ganaraja. K.  2016. Financial Literacy and Inclusive Growth. Inclusive Growth: Challenges and Strategies. Department of Economics, S.D.M College in collaboration with Mangalore University Economics Association. 12 February.
• Ganaraja. K.  2016. Micro Finance and Business Correspondent Model in India: An Overview. Microfinance with special reference to Business Correspondent Model in Financial Inclusion and Empowering the Vulnerable. Department of Economics, S.D.M College in collaboration with RUDSETI, S.K.D.R.D.P and Mangalore University Economics Association. 23 March.
• Ganaraja. K.  2015. Arecanut Price Fluctuation in Dakshina Kannada: A Step towards Sustainability. Global Economic Growth and Sustainability. SDMIMD, Mysore on 20 & 21 November.
• Ganaraja. K.  2015. PMJDY: A Step towards Financial Inclusion. ‘New Age Banking in India: Issues and Challenges. Tumkur University, Tumkur. 25 April.
• Ganaraja. K.  2015. An Overview of Literacy Rate in Karnataka. Literacy and Development. SDM College, Ujire.  21st January.
• Ganaraja. K.  2014. Current Issues in Indian Agriculture- Issues and Challenges. An Overview of Arecanut Price Fluctuations in Karnataka. Rani Chennamma University, Belagavi. 30 & 31 October.
• Ganaraja. K.  2014. Arecanut Price Fluctuations in Dakshina Kannada: An Overview. Challenges & Strategies for Enhancing Agricultural Marketing. SDM College Ujire. 21 January.
• Ganaraja. K.  2013. Urban Microfinance in India- A Pitiable Plight. Role of Microfinance as a Means of Sustainable Development. SDM College of Business Management, Mangalore. 11 and 12 January.

• Ganaraja K. 2024. Five-Day Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology organized by Research and Development Cell & PG Departments of Psychology and Chemistry, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire held at SDM PG Centre. 20 August to 24 August.
• Ganaraja K. 2024. National Conference on ‘Digital Transformation in Commerce and Management’ organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Commerce, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire held at SDM PG Centre, Ujire. 27 February.
• Ganaraja K. 2023. Two Day workshop on ‘Impactful Approach Towards Research and Publications’ organized by DR NSAM First Grade College, Nitte. 21 & 22 December.
• Ganaraja K. 2023. National webinar on ‘Consumer Awareness and Rights’ jointly organized by SDM College of Business Management, Mangaluru and Consumer Advocacy Group, India. 09 December.
• Ganaraja K. 2023. Two Day International Multidisciplinary Symposium on ‘The Role and Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Human Behavior’ organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire held at CNYS, Ujire. 04 & 05 December.
• Ganaraja K. 2023. National level conference on ‘Kannada Samskrutika Samvardhane mattu Bhashantarakararu’ jointly organized by Hampi University, Ha.Ma.Na. Research Centre and Dept. of Kannada, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire held at Sri Siddavana Gurukula, Ujire. 22 and 23 November.
• Ganaraja K. 2023. Workshop on ‘Research Proposal Writing’ organized by Research and Development Cell, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire. 19 October.
• Ganaraja. K. 2023. National Level Awareness Workshop on “Possibilities of Entrepreneurship Development Based on MGIRI Technologies” at SDM College (autonomous) Ujire. 12 August.
• Ganaraja. K. 2022.31st Refresher Course in Economics. UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru. 07 to 20 October.
• Ganaraja. K. 2022. Orientation Program for Economics Teachers of Mangalore University on Mathematical Economics. Mangalore University Economics Association & Dept of Economics, GFGCW, Balmata, Mangalore. 29 September to 1 October.
• Ganaraja. K. 2022. State Level Conference on World Economic Crisis: Learnings and Wayouts. Dept. of Economics & RD SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire and Dept. of Economics KSS College, Subrahmanya. 28 July.
• Ganaraja. K. 2021. Faculty Development Programme on Stress Management. ICT Academy on 23rd March 2021 to 27 March.
• Ganaraja. K. 2021. 4-week Faculty Induction Programme for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutions of Higher Education. Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Education. 16 April to 15 May.
• Ganaraja. K. 2020. Economics of Lord Mahavira. Department of Economics, SDM College, Ujire in association with Kannada University, Hampi, SDM HaMaNa Research Centre, Ujire and Jain Milan, Belthangady held at Sri SiddavanaGurukula, Ujire. 21 January.
• Ganaraja. K. 2019. STRIDE Project Preparation. SDM PG Centre, Ujire. 19 August.
• Ganaraja. K. 2019. New Education Policy. SDM College, Ujire. 29 July.
• Ganaraja. K. 2019. Banking before and after Nationalism Dept of Economics, St Aloysius College, Mangalore. 19 July.
• Ganaraja. K. 2019. ‘FEEL Teacher’ Learning and Development Intervention. SDM College, Ujire, conducted by College for Leadership and HRD, Mangaluru. 07 to 09 June.
• Ganaraja. K. 2019. Intellectual Property Rights IPR and Patent. SDM PG Centre, Ujire.27 March.
• Ganaraja. K. 2018. Research Writing in Social. Mangalore University Economics Association and Pg Dept of Economics SDM PG Centre. 3 November.
• Ganaraja. K. 2018. Corporate Social Responsibility. MSW department, SDM PG centre, Ujire.08 March.
• Ganaraja. K. 2017. 25 Years of Economic Reforms: Issues and Challenges. Tumkur University, Tumkuru, on 22 April.
• Ganaraja. K. 2016. Research Project Proposal writing. IRHS and PG Department of Social Work, SDM PG Centre, Ujire. 23 and 24, September.
• Ganaraja. K. 2015. Recent Trends in Statistical Inference and Data Analysis. Department of Statistics, SDM College, Ujire. 30 and 31 October.
• Ganaraja. K. 2015. Farmers Suicide-Issues and Measures. VCRS and the Department of Economics, Vivekananda College, Puttur. 23 September.
• Ganaraja. K. 2014. Save Agriculture, Serve Agriculture-Encouraging the Youth. Vivekananda College, Puttur. 18th September.
• Ganaraja. K. 2014. Idea of Nationalism in India- Historical, Cultural, Economic and Political Trends. Sri Mahaveera College, Moodbidri, on 5 & 6 September.
• Ganaraja. K. 2014. Challenges Related to Adolescents- A Public Health Issue. SDM College, Ujire, on 26 August.
• Ganaraja. K. 2014. Maternal and Child Health Care in India; Issues, Concerns and Policy Initiatives. Institute of Economic Research and Population Research Centre, Dharwad. 22 & 23 May.
• Ganaraja. K. 2013. Development in Rights Language. Hampi University in association with Dr. Ha Ma Na Research Centre& Dept of Economics, SDM College Ujire. 19 to 21 March.
• Ganaraja. K. 2013. Methodologies in Research Articles Writing. SDM College Ujire. 25 and 26 January.
• Ganaraja. K. 2013. Relevance of Mechanism Design and Game Theory in Modern Economic Analysis. Karnataka State Higher Education Council, Bangalore. 10 January.
• Ganaraja. K. 2012. Culture and Society, Transformation, Challenges and Strategies. Dept. of Studies and Research in Sociology, Tumkur University Tumkur. 08 December.

• Coordinator of SDM Research Centre
• Chairperson of NAAC Criterion 2
• Served as a NSS Programme Officer
• Served as a member of Grievance Redressal Cell and member of Students’ Welfare Committee
• Conferred Doctor of Philosophy in Economics by Tumkur University on the topic entitled “An Economic Analysis of Arecanut Price Fluctuation on its growers: a case study of Dakshina Kannada District” under the guidance of Dr. Vilas M Kadrolkar, Professor of Economics, PGDSR in Economics, Tumkur University, Tumkuru.
• Member of Organising committee in the Two-Day National Conference on ‘Bridging the Many Phases of Matter (NCBPMP-2025)’ organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Physics, SDM PG Centre, Ujire and Research and Development Cell on 14 & 15 March 2025.
• Two-Day National Seminar on ‘Pathways to Progress: Enhancing Women’s Skills for Viksit Bharath’ jointly organized by the Department of Economics, KSS College, Subrahmanya and Department of Economics & RD SDM College (autonomous), Ujire (As a part of MOU) sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Hyderabad on 17 & 18 February 2025.
• Head of Organising committee in the International Conference on the title ‘Rural Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies- A Way Forward’ on 17 and 18 January 2025 at organized by the Dept. of Economics & RD, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire.
• Member of Organising committee in 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 (ICSSR) on 13 & 14 December 2024.
• Participated as a Resource Person & member in the organizing committee in the College level Workshop on ‘Navigating the Research Journey from Methodology to Publication for PG Students’ organized by Research and Development Cell, SDM College (Autonomous) on 22 & 23 November 2024.
• Member of organizing committee in the national level Seminar on ‘Hindi Aur Dakshina Bharateeya Bhaashavo Ka Antha Sambandh’ jointly organized by Dept. of Hindi, SDM College (Autonomous) and Canara Bank, Ujire on 18  September 2024
• Worked as a member of Organising committee in the ‘Five-Day Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology’ organized by Research and Development Cell & PG Departments of Psychology and Chemistry, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire from 20  August 2024 to 24 August 2024.
• Organized a webinar in association with PRC, Dharwad titled ‘Population and Current Health Status in India’ on 11 July 2024
• Co-organised National Level Awareness Workshop on “Possibilities of Entrepreneurship Development Based on MGIRI Technologies” at SDM College (autonomous) Ujire on 12 August 2023.
• Organised State Level Workshop on ‘Research Design: Article Writing and Publication – Way Forward on 3  June 2023.
• Participated as a Guest Speaker on the topic “NEP’ at Anugraha College, Kalladka on 20 May 2023.
• Organised ICSSR sponsored Two Day Multidisciplinary National Seminar in association with RSVP, New Delhi on “Indigenous Practices in Higher Education in India: Steps Ahead” held on 29 & 30 March 2023.
• Co-organised a webinar on ‘Role of MSMEs in Economic Growth: Challenges and Prospects’ on 27 June 2021.
• Co-organised E-Seminar on “Agricultural Marketing System in India: Towards Online Marketing” on 29 May 2021.
• Organised a webinar on ‘Reference Management using Mendeley’ on 18 February 2021.
• Organised a webinar on ‘Human Resource Management’ on 18 June 2021.
• Organised a webinar on ‘Awareness on Plagiarism Software’ on 11 November 2020.
• Organised a state level Webinar titled ‘Publishing Research Articles in Peer Reviewed Indexed Journals’ on 16 September 2020.
• Organised University level Workshop on Research Article Writing in association with MUEA in November 2018.