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• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2015), ‘Inclusive Rural Development and Co-operative Farming: A Case of ‘Pragathi Bandhu’ Model of Dakshina Kannada District, India’ in the Asian Journal of Development Matters, 9 (1), ISSN 0973-9629-pp170-177.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2015), “Non-Governmental Organizations and Rural Development: A Special Focus on SKDRDP” International Conference on ‘Global Economic Growth and Sustainability- Prospects and Challenges’, held in SDMIMD Mysore, ISBN 978-93-83302-12-3.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2018), ‘Women Empowerment through NGO Intervention: An Empirical Investigation” in the International Journal of Social and Economic Research, ISSN 2249-6270.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2018), ‘Food Security through Agricultural Sustainability: In Indian Context” International Journal of Research in engineering, Science and Management, 1(10) bearing the ISSN 2581-5792.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2020), ‘Indian Economic Policy Response to Covid-19 Pandemic: An Analysis’ International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 8 (1) ISSN 2320-2882.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2021), “Role of Participatory Approach in Dealing with Natural Calamities: An Empirical Study”, AEGAUM journal, UGC Care approved Group-II, ISSN 0776-3808, 9 (2) pp 254 – 264.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2022), “Impact of Cashless Economy on MSMEs: An Evaluation Study in Karnataka.” Journal of Education: Rabindra Bharati University (UGC CARE approved), 24 (15), with ISSN: 0972-7175.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2022), “Inclusive Rural Development through Occupational and Income Transformation: A Study of SHG Members in D.K.District”, Rabindra Bharati Journal of Philosophy (UGC CARE approved), 23 (10), 2022, ISSN: 0973-0087.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2023), ‘Transforming Rural India through Women Empowerment: A Study on the Empowerment Initiatives of SKDRDP’ ‘Shodha’ UGC CARE approved bearing ISSN-2249-0396 (July 2023) in volume -13, No.1.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2024), “ Performance Evaluation of Basava Housing Scheme: A Study in Belthangady Taluk” in Futuristic Trends in Social Sciences, IIP Series, Volume 3, Book 5, Part 1, Chapter 7, bearing e-ISBN: 978-93-5747-493-1.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2024),“ An Economic Impact of Janaushadhi on the General Public: A Study in Belthangady Taluk” in Futuristic Trends in Social Sciences, IIP Series, Volume 3, Book 5, Part 1, Chapter 8, bearing e-ISBN: 978-93-5747-493-1.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2024), “Understanding ICT in Modern Agricultural Technology: A Study in Indian Context” in an Edited Volume ‘Bharath at a Centenary Vision’ bearing ISBN 978-81-973153-5-0.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2024), “Evaluating Public Investment in Higher Education in India: Challenges and Perspectives” in the conference proceedings of 9th International Conference on Economic Growth and Sustainable Development- Emerging Trends– November 21-22, 2024 bearing ISBN  978-93-83302-74-1.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2025), “Financial Inclusion through Priority Sector Lending: A Study on the Credit Delivery and Growth of MSMEs in India” in International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM) Volume: 09 Issue: 04 April – 2025 SJIF Rating: 8.586 ISSN: 2582-3930.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2025), “Women Empowerment In Line With Viksit Bharath: A Study on Entrepreneurship Impact Of Mudra Yojana” in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) UGC and ISSN Approved – International Peer Reviewed Journal, Refereed Journal, Indexed Journal, Impact Factor: 7.17, E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138 Volume 12 Issue 2  April 2025, Page No : 225-236.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2025), “The Impact of Insurance Density on Penetration in the Indian Insurance Market: A Study” in SHODHA a UGC CARE Listed Biannual, Bilingual Research Periodical, – ISSN 2249-0396 Volume -15 Issue -1 July – December 2025, Page No: 137-149.

• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2015) “Non-Governmental Organizations and Rural Development: A Special Focus on SKDRDP” in the International conference on ‘Global Economic Growth and Sustainability- Prospects and Challenges”, organized by SDMIMD Mysore on November 20-21, 2015.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2016) “NGO Initiatives in Inclusive Growth: A Case Study of SKDRDP” in a National level conference on ‘Inclusive Growth: Challenges and Strategies’, organized by the Department of Economics, S.D.M College in collaboration with Mangalore University Economics Association, held at Ujire on 12th February 2016.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2016) “Rural Development through Financial Inclusion: A Case Study”, in a UGC sponsored national level conference on ‘Microfinance with special reference to Business Correspondent Model in Financial Inclusion and Empowering the Vulnerable’, organized by the Department of Economics, S.D.M College in collaboration with RUDSETI, S.K.D.R.D.P and Mangalore University Economics Association, held at Ujire on 23rd March, 2016.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2018) “Food Security through Agricultural Sustainability: In Indian Context”, National Level Seminar organized by PG Department of Economics in SDM PG Centre Ujire, on 26th march 2018.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2019) “Self-Employed Perception on Mobile Banking: A Case Study with reference to Rural Agriculturists” National Conference on “Banking for The Rural Poor,” organized by Poornaprajna College Udupi in Association with Mangalore University Economics Association, on 8th April 2019.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2022) “Aathma Nirbhar Barath Through Agricultural Sustainability: A Case Study of Pragathi Bandhu Model” in the Two Day National Conference on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat: Opportunities for Empowering India’ sponsered by ICSSR organised by Dept of Studies and Research in Economics, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, Karnataka held on 29th and 30th April, 2022.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2023) participated in One Day Multi-Disciplinary International Conference (Online) on ‘Women Empowerment-2023’ and presented a paper titled ‘Transforming Rural India Through Women Empowerment: A Study on the Empowerment initiatives of SKDRDP’ organised by Social Science and Management Welfare Association Women Cell, Social Studies Teachers Indonesia Forum and Radiant Group of Institutions, Jabalpur (MP), India on 19th march 2023.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2023) presented a paper titled ‘Public Expenditure on Higher Education in India: A Critical Analysis’ in a ICSSR New Delhi Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Indigenous Practices in Higher Education in India: Steps Ahead” organised by Department of Economics, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, in collaboration with RSVP New Delhi on 29th & 30th march 2023.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2024) presented a paper titled “Role of Education and Health in Rising Human Resource Development: A Study” in the  One Day National Conference on ‘VIKSIT BHARATH @2047’ organized by Department of Economics in association with Research and Development Cell, SDM College (autonomous), Ujire on 3rd Feb.2024.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2024) presented a paper titled, “Understanding ICT in Modern Agricultural Technology: A Study” in the Two Day National Conference on ‘BHARATH at 2047: A Centenary Vision’ organized by Vivekananda College of Art, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Puttur sponsored by ICSSR New Delhi on 12th March 2024.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2024) presented a paper titled “The impact of Insurance Density on penetration in the Indian Insurance Market: A Study” in One Day National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Banking, Finance and Insurance” organized by the Departments of Commerce, Business Administration and PG Studies and Research in Commerce, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 27th July 2024.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2024) presented a research paper titled “Evaluating Public Investment in Higher Education in India: Challenges and Perspectives” in 9th International Economics Conference on ‘Economic Growth and Sustainable Development: Emerging Trends” organized by SDMIMD Mysuru on 21 – 22 November 2024.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2025) presented a research paper titled “Women Empowerment in line with Viksit Bharath: A Study on Govt. Initiatives in Indian Context” in the two day ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on “Pathways to Progress: Enhancing Women’s Skills for Viksit Bharath” organized by KSS College Subrahmanya on 17th and 18th February 2025.
• Shetty Mahesh Kumar H (2025) presented a research paper titled “Corporate Social Responsibility in the 21st Century: A Pathway to Sustainable Business Progress” in One Day National Conference on “Expanding Horizons: Diversification Strategies for Sustainable Growth” organized by Departments of PG Studies and Research in Commerce, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 11th March 2025.

• Organized One Day National Level Faculty Development Program (online) on the topic ‘Creativity and innovation in Teaching’ 12th July 2021.
• Organized a State Level conference on ‘World Economic Crisis: Learnings and Way-out’ as a part of MoU with Department of Economics KSS College Subrahmanya on 28th July 2022.
• Organised an International Conference on the theme ‘Rural Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies- A Way Forward’ on 17th and 18th January 2025.
• As a NSS Program Officer organised ‘Silver Jubilee Celebration of Kargil Vijay Diwas’ on 7th August 2024.
• As a NSS Program Officer organised the Golden Jubilee Celebration of SDM NSS Units – ‘Suvarna Sammilana’ on October 05, 2024.

• Participated in one week National level Faculty Development Programme titled “Innovative Teaching – Learning Methodologies” organized by Faculty Development Committee, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire in association with IQAC PARAMARSH Scheme from 21-09-2020 to 27-09-2020.
• Participated in Two Days Online Faculty Development Program on “Leadership Development Program” organized by UGC-HRDC Manasagangothri, Mysuru from 17/3/2021 to 18/3/2021.
• Participated in a Six Day Faculty Development Program on “Intellectual property Rights and Plagiarism” held from 29/06/2021 to 4/07/2021 organised by BVV Sangha’s Shri S.R. Kanthi Arts, Commerce and Science College Mudhol Karnataka. 
• Organized a National Level Faculty Development Program on ‘Creativity and Innovation in Teaching’ on 12th July 2021. Prof. A.M. Gurav Department of Commerce and Management, Shivaji University Maharashtra was the resource person.
• Participated in 28 days Faculty Induction Program (Online FIP) organized by UGC HRDC Manasagangothri, Mysuru from 9/11/2021 to 6/12/2021.
• Participated in the Seven Day National Level Online Faculty Development Programme titled “Pedagogy and Learning: mapping New Approaches” organised by the IQAC, Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous), Bangalore from 3rd January to 9th January 2022.
• Attended SPARC (Ministry of Education, GOI) sponsored five-day International Workshop on “Progress in Adoption of Sustainable Agriculture in India: Barriers and Opportunities” organised by National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal from 25th to 29th April 2022.
• Completed 2-week Refresher Course in Economics from 11th October 2023 to 25th October 2023 conducted by UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

• National Conference on ‘Culture and Society, Transformation, Challenges and Strategies’, organized by Dept. of Studies and Research in Sociology, Tumkur University Tumkur, on 08th December 2012.
• Workshop on ‘Relevance of Mechanism Design and Game Theory in Modern Economic Analysis’, organized by Karnataka State Higher Education Council, Bangalore on 10th January 2013.
• National Conference on, ‘Role of Microfinance as a Means of Sustainable Development’, organized by SDM College of Business Management, Mangalore on 11th and 12th January 2013
• State level Workshop on ‘Methodologies in Research Articles Writing’, held at SDM College Ujire on 25th and 26th January 2013.
• National Level Workshop on ‘Development in Rights Language’, organized by Hampi University in association with Dr. Ha Ma Na Research Center & Dept of Economics, held at SDM College Ujire on 19th March 2013 to 21st March 2013.
• National Conference on ‘Challenges & Strategies for Enhancing Agricultural Marketing’ and presented a paper titled ‘NGOs Initiatives in Agricultural Development’,held at SDM College Ujire on 21st January 2014.
• National Conference on ‘Maternal and Child Health Care in India; Issues, Concerns and Policy Initiatives’, organized by Institute of Economic Research and Population Research Center, Dharwad, on 22nd&23rdMay 2014.
• State level conference on ‘Challenges Related to Adolescents- A Public Health Issue’, held at SDM College, Ujire, on 26th August, 2014.
• State level conference on ‘Save Agriculture, Serve Agriculture-Encouraging the Youth’, held at Vivekananda College, Puttur, on 18th September 2014.
• National Seminar on ‘Idea of Nationalism in India- Historical, Cultural, Economic and Political Trends’, held at Sri Mahaveera College, Moodbidri, on 5th&6th September 2014.
• National conference on ‘Literacy and Development’, held at SDM College, Ujire on 21st January 2015.
• National conference on ‘New Age Banking in India: Issues and Challenges’, held at Tumkur University, Tumkur on 25th April 2015.
• State level conference on ‘Farmers Suicide-Issues and Measures’, organized by VCRS and the Department of Economics, Vivekananda College, Puttur, on 23rd September, 2015.
• Two-day National conference on ‘Recent Trends in Statistical Inference and Data Analysis’, organized by the Department of Statistics, at SDM College, Ujire on 30th and 31st October, 2015.
• Two-day Workshop on ‘Research Project Proposal writing’, organized by CIRHS and PG Department of Social Work held at SDM PG Centre, Ujire on 23rd and 24th, September, 2016.
• UGC sponsored national Seminar on ’25 Years of Economic Reforms: Issues and Challenges’, held at Tumkur University, Tumkuru, on 22nd April, 2017.
• Attended a National level seminar on “Corporate Social Responsibility” organized by PG Department of MSW in SDM PG Centre Ujire, on 8th march 2018.
• National Level Seminar on “Issues and Challenges of Sustainable Agricultural Development” organized by PG Department of Economics in SDM PG Centre Ujire, and presented a paper on “Food Security through Agricultural Sustainability: In Indian Context”, on 26th march 2018.
• National Conference on “Agriculture, Environment and Sustainable Development in India: Approaches, Problems and Way Forward,” organized by Prof. M D Nanjundaswamy Adyayana Peeta, Tumkur University in Association with Department of Studies and Research in Economics, Tumkur University, on 30th march 2019.
• National Conference on “Banking for The Rural Poor,” organized by Poornaprajna College Udupi in Association with Mangalore University Economics Association, and presented a paper titled “Self-Employed Perception on Mobile Banking: A Case Study with reference to Rural Agriculturists” on 8th April 2019.
• National seminar on “Insights on CBCS and MOOC in Higher Education system” jointly organised by AMUCT and St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangalore on 28-06-2019.
• National Conference on “Contemporary Issues in Commerce and Management” organized by Dr.G.Shankar Government Women’s First Grade College, Udupi, held on 31-01-2020.
• International Webinar on “COVID-19 – Fiscal Management Ways and Challenges Ahead” Organized by Dept. of Economics & IQAC, Sir M V Government Arts and Commerce College, Bhadravathi, Karnataka in Association with The Indian Economic Association on June 4th (Thursday) and June 8th (Monday),2020  .
• International Webinar on “The Future of Jobs – Employment, Skills, and Workforce Strategy Post Covid19” organized by Crossland College, Brahmavar, Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India on 13-06-2020.
• National webinar on “MSMEs & IT Sector in India: Challenges & Prospects” organised by the Department of Economics, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru held on 18/06/2020.
• National LevelE-Quiz on “Indian Economy” organized by the Department of Economics Besant Women’s College, Mangalore held on 02/07/2020.
• National Level E-Quiz on “Money, Banking and Finance” organised by Sri Sharada College, Basrur held on 12/07/2020.
• Participated in the E-Quiz on “Capital Market 2020 organized by the department of B.Voc in Retail & Supply Chain Management and Department of Commerce & Management, SDM College, Ujire held on 12/072020.
• National Level webinar on “Namma Kavya Namma Hemme” organised by Department of Kannada, SDM College, Ujire held on 14/07/2020.
• International Level Webinar on “Impact of Covid-19 on Global Economy with special reference to India”, organised by Department of Economics, Bangalore University, Bangalore held on 21/07/2020.
• Participated in the International Level Webinar on “Impact of Covid-19 on Industry and Investment in India”, organised by Department of Economics, Bangalore University, Bangalore held on 22/07/2020.
• National webinar on “Self-Analysis during Pandemic”, organized by Dept of Commerce & Management, Gupta College, Bangalore on 03-08-2020.
• Participated in the webinar on “Issues and Concerns of Online Mode of Teaching Learning and Evaluation”, organized by Dept. IQAC, SDM College on 06-08-2020.
• National Level webinar on “The Scenario of Management Education in Future”, organized by Dr NSAM First Grade College, Nitte on 06-08-2020.
• National webinar on “Namma Kavya Namma Hemme”, organised by Dept of Kannada, SDM College, Ujire. Prof.B.Vivek Rai, Former Vice Chancellor, Kannada University, Hampi spoke on “Pampa Bharathadalli Laukikada Parikalpane” on 20-08-2020.
• National level Quiz competition series on Economics, under IQAC initiative organized by Department of Economics of   Priyadarshini First Grade College Rattihalli on 29/08/2020.
• International webinar on “Civil Society at the Crossroads of Democracy and Populism in India” organized by Department of Political Science, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 16/09/2020.
• National level webinar on “Publishing Research Articles in Peer Reviewed Indexed Journals” Under IQAC PARAMARSH organized by PG Department of Economics, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 16/09/2020.
• State level webinar on “The Role of Vachana Literature in Reconstruction of History” organized by Department of History, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 18/09/2020.
• Participated in one week National level Faculty Development Programme titled “Innovative Teaching – Learning Methodologies” organized by Faculty Development Committee, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire in association with IQAC PARAMARSH Scheme from 21-09-2020 to 27-09-2020.
• Participated in SDM Fit India Freedom Run-2020 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi, organized by Department of Physical Education, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 01/10/2020.
• National Webinar on “An Introduction to the World of Intellectual Property Rights”, organised by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire (IQAC Paramarsh) & Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law, Mangaluru, held on 6th and 7th October, 2020.
• Participated in Webinar on “Online Resources for Academic Research: A Primer”, organized by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous) PG Department of Chemistry and IQAC (Paramarsh) on 28 October, 2020.
• Participated in the Webinar on “Awareness on Plagiarism Software”, organized by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous) Research Committee, Ujire and IQAC (Paramarsh) on 11/11/2020.
• National Webinar on “Advancements in Sports Training”, organized by Department of Physical Education Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire and IQAC (Paramarsh) on 12/11/2020.
• National Webinar on “Economic impact of covid-19 (With Special Reference to informal economy)’, organized by department of economics and Commerce in association with IQAC, Siddhartha degree college of Arts and Science Vuyyuru A.P on 05/02/2021.
• Inter National Webinar on “Economic Impact of Covid-19: An Insider Perspective” organized by Department of Economics, Besant Women’s College Mangaluru in association with IQAC on 12th August 2021. 
• National webinar on “National Education Policy: Challenges and Opportunities” organized by Mulki Sunder Ram Shetty College, Shirva in association with Govt. First Grade College and Centre for PG Studies Thenkanidiyur, Udupi on 25th September 2021.
• State Level Workshop on IPR and Promotion of Innovation organised by PG Dept. of Chemistry in association with Karnataka Science & Technology Academy, Bangalore on 19th July 2022.
• Participated in the Workshop on ‘International Day against Drug Abuse ‘organized by District Administration, Mangalore in association with District Health Department on 26th June, 2024.
• Represented NSS Mangalore University and attended a State Level ‘Life Skills Training Workshop’ from 20/10/2024 to 26/10/2024 organized by Department of Epidemiology, Centre for Public Health NIMHANS Bengaluru.

• Invited as resource person and chaired a session in a National Seminar on “Role of Psychologists in Addressing Social Concern” organised by Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, on 12th April 2023.
• Invited as resource person to address on the topic ‘Agricultural Entrepreneurship for Viksit Bharath: Prospects and Challenges” at the One Day National Conference on ‘Fostering Rural Entrepreneurship through Agricultural Entrepreneurship Development’ organized by Govt. First Grade College Kota Padukere, Udupi District on 24th March 2025.
• Invited as a Jury for ‘Zonal Level NSS Fest’ organized by NSS Unit Sri Mahaveera College Moodabidri on 25/03/2025.
• Invited as Jury for Poster Presentation Competition of delegates of the Global Youth Summit 2025 an International Conference – ‘Youth Power: Innovate, Inspire, Impact’ organised by State NSS Cell Govt. of Karnataka in association with NSS Yenepoya Deemed to be University Deralakatte, Mangalore on June 5th and 6th 2025.

• Received “Kamala Pathra Award” from JCI Ujire in 2016.
• Recognized as Zone Trainer for ‘Personality Development’ by JCI India Zone XV in 2017
• Received “Sadhanashree Award” from Zone-XV of JCI India in 2020.
• Authorized Life Skill Trainer by NIMHANS Bangalore.
• Authorized Master Trainer of ‘MY Bharat and Digital Literacy’ from Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Govt. Of India.
• Participated in NSS Program Officers training program conducted by State NSS Cell, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports Govt. of Karnataka from 3/02/2025 to 7/02/2025 at Yenepoya University, Deralakatte Mangalore.

• From 2009 June to 2015 May, member of Students Welfare & Coordinator of Discipline Committee.
• From 2013 to 2015 coordinator of Rotract Club, SDM PU college Ujire.
• From 2015 June to 2018 May, Coordinator of Discipline committee and Member of Cultural Committee and Incharge of yakshagana wing.
• From 2018 June to 2022 May, Coordinator of discipline committee and member of Students Welfare Committee and member of NAAC Criteria -V.
• From 2020 to 2022 coordinator of SDM Social Responsibility Initiatives.
• From 2020 to 2022 coordinator of SDM Students Incubation Cell- ED Cell.
• From 2022 June to 2023 May Coordinator of Students Welfare and Discipline Committee, Coordinator of Anti-Ragging Cell, Coordinator of Students Grievance Redressal Cell.
• From 2023 June Chairman of NAAC Criteria –V.
• From July 3rd 2023, working as NSS Program officer.

• As a personality development trainer given training on leadership, communication skills, human relations, goal setting, exam preparations, public speaking, personality development etc. in various institutions/organizations.
• Secretary of JCI Ujire for the year 2014.
• President of JCI Ujire for the year 2016.
• Since 2017 working as Secretary for ‘Samooha’ a cultural and literary organization of Belthangady Taluk.
• Chaired sessions in seminars and conferences.
• Guided under graduate and post graduate students for their project works.