Dr. Ganaraja K

Assistant Professor and Head
  • M A, M Phil, Ph.D, KSET
  • Courses Taught : B A, B Com, M.A Economics
  • Area of Expertise : Managerial Economics, Development Economics, Indian Economy Quantitative techniques in Economics
  • Academic Experience - 17 Years

Contact Details

email : gkuntikana@gmail.com

Research Details

Completed UGC Minor Research Project

  • MRP(H)- 0852/13-14/KAMA009/ UGC-SWRO “Implications of Price Fluctuation on Arecanut Growers A Study in Dakshina Kannada District”
  • Ph.D – Completed.

Details of minor research projects undertaken

  • Completed UGC Minor Research Project MRP(H)- 0852/13-14/KAMA009/ UGC-SWRO
  • Implications of Price Fluctuation on Arecanut Growers’: A Study in Dakshina Kannada District”.

Details of PhD

  • Awarded Ph. D from Tumkur University on the topic titled “An Economic Analysis of Arecanut Price Fluctuation on its Growers: A Study of Dakshina Kannada District”

Details of M Phil

  • Awarded M Phil from Annamalai University on the topic titled “A study on the Performance of SBI in Financing Housing Sector with Special reference to Mangalore City Corporation Area

National Level Seminar

  • 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.
  • 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

Publications

  • 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.
  • 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., 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. & 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. 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. 2107. An Analysis of Kisan Credit Card Scheme: A Study. Niruta Publications. ISBN: 978-93-84262-44-0.
  • 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. 2019. Literacy Rate in Karnataka: An Overview. Shodha 91. ISSN: 2249- 0396. Pp: 97-107.
  • 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. 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. 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. 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., 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., Shetty, Jayakumar., & Salian R. 2024. ‘Indigenous Practices in Higher Education in India: Steps Ahead’, ISBN: 978-93-5813-749-1, 2nd February.
  • 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.

Paper Presented

  • 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. 11th and 12th January.
  • Ganaraja. K.  2014. Arecanut Price Fluctuations in Dakshina Kannada: An Overview. Challenges & Strategies for Enhancing Agricultural Marketing. 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. 30th & 31st October.
  • Ganaraja. K.  2015. An Overview of Literacy Rate in Karnataka.Literacy and Development. SDM College, Ujire.  21st January.
  • Ganaraja. K.  2015. PMJDY: A Step towards Financial Inclusion. ‘New Age Banking in India: Issues and Challenges.Tumkur University, Tumkur. 25th April.
  • Ganaraja. K.  2015. Arecanut Price Fluctuation in Dakshina Kannada: A Step towards Sustainability. Global Economic Growth and Sustainability. SDMIMD, Mysore on 20th& 21st November.
  • 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. 12th 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. 23rd March.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2017. A Comparative Analysis of Trends in Area, Production and Productivity of Arecanut. Land Economy: Issues and Challenges. Sri Mahaveera College, Moodbidri.  20th& 21st January.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2018. Price Stabilisation for Sustainable AgriculturalDevelopment  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.26th 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. 26th& 27thOctober.
  • 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. 21st 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. 19th& 20thSeptember.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2019. Sustainable Traditional Practices in Education for Societal Well-being. Indigenization of Social Sciences in India. RSVP in association with Tumkur University. 13th to 15thDecember.
  • 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.19th& 20th February.
  • 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. 14th June.
  • 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, 29th and 30th April.
  • 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. 29th & 30th November
  • 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. 11th and 12th 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. 27th July.

Conferences

Participation in seminars/workshops/conferences/conventions:

  • Ganaraja. K. 2012. Culture and Society, Transformation, Challenges and Strategies. Dept. of Studies and Research in Sociology, Tumkur University Tumkur. 08th December.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2013. Relevance of Mechanism Design and Game Theory in Modern Economic Analysis.Karnataka State Higher Education Council, Bangalore. 10th January.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2013. Methodologies in Research Articles Writing. SDM College Ujire. 25th and 26th January.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2013. Development in Rights Language. Hampi University in association with Dr. Ha Ma Na Research Centre& Dept of Economics, SDM College Ujire. 19th to 21st March.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2014. Maternal and Child Health Care in India; Issues, Concerns and Policy Initiatives. Institute of Economic Research and Population Research Centre, Dharwad. 22nd& 23rd May.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2014. Challenges Related to Adolescents- A Public Health Issue. SDM College, Ujire, on 26th August.
  • 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 5th& 6th September.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2015. Farmers Suicide-Issues and Measures. VCRS and the Department of Economics, Vivekananda College, Puttur. 23rd September.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2015. Recent Trends in Statistical Inference and Data Analysis. Department of Statistics, SDM College, Ujire. 30th and 31st October.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2016. Research Project Proposal writing. IRHS and PG Department of Social Work, SDM PG Centre, Ujire. 23rd and 24th, September.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2017. 25 Years of Economic Reforms: Issues and Challenges. Tumkur University, Tumkuru, on 22nd April.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2018. Corporate Social Responsibility. MSW department, SDM PG centre, Ujire.08th March.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2018. Research Writing in Social. Mangalore University Economics Association and Pg Dept of Economics SDM PG Centre. 3rd November.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2019. Intellectual Property Rights IPR and Patent. SDM PG Centre, Ujire.27th March.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2019. ‘FEEL Teacher’ Learning and Development Intervention. SDM College, Ujire, conducted by College for Leadership and HRD, Mangaluru. 07th to 09th June.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2019. Banking before and after Nationalism Dept of Economics, St Aloysius College, Mangalore. 19th July.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2019. New Education Policy. SDM College, Ujire. 29th July.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2019. STRIDE Project Preparation. SDM PG Centre, Ujire. 19th August.
  • 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. 21st January.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2021. Faculty Development Programme on Stress Management. ICT Academy on 23rd March 2021 to 27th 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. 16th April to 15th May.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2022. Orientation Program for Economics Teachers of Mangalore University on Mathematical Economics. Mangalore University Economics Association & Dept of Economics, GFGCW, Balmata, Mangalore. 29th September to 01stOctober.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2022.31st Refresher Course in Economics. UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru. 07th to 20th 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. 28th July.
  • Ganaraja. K. 2023. National Level Awareness Workshop on “Possibilities of Entrepreneurship Development Based on MGIRI Technologies” at SDM College (autonomous) Ujire. 12th August.
  • Ganaraja K. 2023. Workshop on ‘Research Proposal Writing’ organized by Research and Development Cell, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire. 19th October.
  • 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. 22nd 23rd November.
  • Ganaraja K. 2023. National webinar on ‘Consumer Awareness and Rights’ jointly organized by SDM College of Business Management, Mangaluru and Consumer Advocacy Group, India. 09th December.
  • Ganaraja K. 2023. Two Day workshop on ‘Impactful Approach Towards Research and Publications’ organized by DR NSAM First Grade College, Nitte. 21st & 22nd 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. 04th & 05th December.
  • 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. 27th February.
  • 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. 20th August to 24th August.

Awards & achievements

  • BOS member at Alva’s College (Autonomous), Moodubidri

Others

  • Served as NSS Programme Officer
  • Serving as 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.
  • Organised University level Workshop on Research Article Writing in association with MUEA in November 2018.
  • Organised a state level Webinar titled ‘Publishing Research Articles in Peer Reviewed Indexed Journals’ on 16th September 2020.
  • Organised a webinar on ‘Awareness on Plagiarism Software’ on 11th November 2020.
  • Organised a webinar on ‘Reference Management using Mendeley’ on 18th February 2021.
  • Organised a webinar on ‘Human Resource Management’ on 18th June 2021.
  • Co-organised E-Seminar on “Agricultural Marketing System in India: Towards Online Marketing” on 29th May 2021.
  • Co-organised a webinar on ‘Role of MSMEs in Economic Growth: Challenges and Prospects’ on 27th June 2021.
  • 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.
  • Organised State Level Workshop on ‘Research Design: Article Writing and Publication - Way Forward on 3rd June 2023.
  • Co-organised National Level Awareness Workshop on “Possibilities of Entrepreneurship Development Based on MGIRI Technologies” at SDM College (autonomous) Ujire on 12th August 2023.
  • Participated as a Guest Speaker on the topic “NEP’ at Anugraha College, Kalladka on 20th May 2023.
  • Organized a webinar in association with PRC, Dharwad titled ‘Population and Current Health Status in India’ on 11th July 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 20th August 2024 to 24th August 2024.
  • Chairperson of NAAC Criterion 2
  • Coordinator of SDM Research Centre