CONTEXT 1. General Information 1 2. Academic Qualifications 2 3. Areas of Specialization 2 4. Teaching Experience Total 35 Years 2 5.

CONTEXT 1. General Information 1 2. Academic Qualifications 2 3. Areas of Specialization 2 4. Teaching Experience Total 35 Years 2 5. Honors and Awards Conferred 2 6. Statutory Positions Held 3 7. Membership of University Authorities/ Bodies 4 8. Membership of Professional Bodies/ Advisory Councils 4 9. Academic Assignments 4 10. Research Experience 33 Years 6 A. Major Research Projects Undertaken 6 B. Research Guidance 7 11. Curricular Innovations 8 12. Examination Special Duty 9 13. Planning and Development Activities 9 14. In the Panel of Experts 10 15. Resource Person at Refresher Courses 10 16. Publications 11 A. Books and Monographs 11 B. Text Books (Chief Editor) 12 C. Text Books (Edited) 13 D. Souvenirs (Edited) 13 E. Research Papers 13 17. Workshops/ Seminars/ Conferences Participations 17 18. Seminars/ Conferences/ Symposia 17 19. Workshops/Seminars Organized 22 20. Conferences/Seminars Inaugurated and Sessions Chaired 22 21 Director/Convenor For The Symposia/ Workshops 24 22. Invited For Special Lectures 24 23. Radio/Television Programmes 24 24. Major Academic Activities Carried Out As Director Prasaranga 25

1. GENERAL INFORMATION Name : Dr. P. K. KHANDOBA (Full Name: Pandappa Khubappa Khandoba) Communication : Professor, Institute of Kannada Studies, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585 106 (Karnataka) India. Off: 08472 263270 Fax: 08472 263205 E-mail: pkkhandoba@gmail.com Home Address : A-4, Staff Quarters, Jnanaganga Campus, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585 106 (Karnataka) India Date & Place Birth: 1 st June, 1953, Age 60 as on June, 2013 Shirur Tanda, Bagalkot, Tq, Bagalkot Dist. Marital Status : Married, Wife Lalitha P. Khandoba Daughters Sangeeta, Sakshi Son Santosh Caste & Category : Lambani / Scheduled Caste Nationality : Indian [1]

2. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS B.A. (Kan) Karnataka University, Dharwar, 1974. M.A. (Kan) Karnataka University, Dharwar, 1976. Ph.D. Karnataka University, Dharwar, 1984. Diploma in Translation, Karnataka University, Dharwar, 1976. 3. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION Study and Research in Floklore Tribal Culture and Research Kannada Literature Visual and performing arts 4. TEACHING EXPERIENCE TOTAL 35 YEARS Since 1989 to date, Professor, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. 1987-1989 Reader, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. 1980-1987 Lecturer, Basaveshwar College, Bagalkot. 1977-1980 Lecturer, Karnataka College, Dharwar. 5. HONORS AND AWARDS CONFERRED 2005 Karnataka state Rajyotsava Award for the significant Contributions made in the field of Folklore. 2005 Vijyashree award for meritorious excellence by India international friendship society, New Delhi. 2001 Karnataka Rajyotsava Award of Gulbarga University for the best book Karnataka Lambani Tribals. 1998 Honoured with Citation by the Govt. of Karnataka on 107th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar for the significant contributions made in the field of Kannada literature, held at Bangalore on 14.04.1998. [2]

1997 Karnataka Folklore Fellow Award, instituted by the Karnataka Janapada and Yakshagana Academy, Bangalore. 1989 Rajyothsava Award for the best book contributed in Kannada from Hyderabad Karnataka area, instituted by Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. 1985 Late Shri. Talagawadi Memorial Gold Medal, Instituted by Karnataka University for Ph.D. Degree in Folklore. 6. STATUTORY POSITIONS HELD Vice-Chancellor Incharge Gulbarga University, Gulbarga Aug 30th to Sept. 6th 2003 Professor & Chairman Institute of Kannada Studies Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1993-95 & 2001-03 Dean Faculty of Arts Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1993-95 & 2001-03 Director Gulbarga University, Gulbarga Post Graduate Centre, KDR Nagar, Sandur, 1992-93 Director Prasaranga Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1996-2000 Student Welfare Officer Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1988-90 Convener Faculty Club Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1994-1996 Co-ordinator Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, 2009-2014 Co-ordinator Dept. of Studies in Visual Arts Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, 2011 to date 7. MEMBERSHIP OF UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES/BODIES Member of Syndicate, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1997-98 & 2001-02 Member of Senate, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1993-95 Member, Academic Council, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1989-2000. Member, Committee of Academic Council, Gulbarga University, 1993-95 & 1999-2000. Member, University regulation committee, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1993-95. Chairman, MPC (Students) Gulbarga University. Gulbarga, 2001-02 [3]

Chairman, Ph.D regulation amendment committee, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 2009 Member, PMEB, Gulbarga University. Gulbarga, 2003 Member, SC/ST Development Standing Committee 1997-2003 Member, Academic review committee, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, 2003 Member, Academic & Administrative review committee, 2003-04. Member, University School Advisory committee, 1993-96 Member, Prasaranga Advisory Committee, Gulbarga University Gulbarga, 1999-2000. Member, Library Advisory Committee, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, 1993-95 & 1998. Purchage committee (Syndicate) Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, 1993-95 Member, IQAC Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 2011-12 Chairman, Regulation Review Committee (Syndicate) Gulbarga University, Gulbarga Member, Committee for Uniform Regulations (Administrations) The Karnataka State Council for Higher Education, Bangalore. Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 2011-12 Member, core committee, for the preparation of 12th Five Year plan proposal Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 2012. 8. Membership of professional bodies/ Advisory Councils Member, Administrative Committee - Kannada University Hampi 2002-04 Member, Executive Committee & - Soul zone Cultural Center Nagpur Finance Committee (Maharastra) 1998-01 Member, Executive Committee - Karnataka Janapada & Yakshagana Academy Bangalore 1998-2001 Member, Executive Committee - Karnataka, Sahitya Academy Bangalore. 1993-95 Member, Executive Committee - Kannada Sahitya Parishatt Bangalore 1993-95 & 2001-03 [4]

Life Member - Kannada Sahitya Parishatt Bangalore since 1990 President - National Banjara Professors' Association 2012 9. ACADEMIC ASSIGNMENTS Member, BOS, Kuvempu University, Shimoga 2011-2014. Chairman, BOS/BOE in Journalism & Mass Communication, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. Chairman, BOS/BOE in Visual Art, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga Member, Board of Examination, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, 2009. Member, Syllabus Review Committee, KPSC, Bangalore 2001. Chairman, UG/PG BOS and BOE, Gulbarga University 1993-95 & 2000-03 Member, BOE of Kannada, Calicut University, Kerala 1996-98. Member, BOE of Kannada, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 1996-98 Member, BOS of Kannada, Kannada University Hampi 1994-96 Chief Editor/Member, Editorial Board of 'Kalaganga' Research Journal of Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1988-2003. Resource person for the UGC Sponsored Refresher/Orientation Courses for Gulbarga, Karnataka, Mysore, Kuvempu Universities since 1995. Resource person for the Workshop on Tribals of Karnataka, sponsored by Karnataka Janapada and Yakshagana Academy, Banglaore 1996. Chairman, Kannada M.Phil/Ph.D BOE, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1997-2001. Member, Kannada PG BOE/BOS, Karnataka University Dharwad 1997-2003 Member, Folklore BOE/BOS Mysore University, Mysore 2011-12 Member, Kannada BOE/BOS Mysore University, Mysore 1995-98 [5]

Member, Kannada BOE, Bangalore University 1997. Member, Kannada BOS/BOE Mangalore University 1994-96 Member, BOS/BOE, Karnataka University Dharwad 2005-07 & 2010-12 Chairman, BOS/BOE of Fine Arts, Music, Telgu Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1993-95 & 2001-03 Member, Text Book committee for PUC, Govt. of Karnataka, Banglaore 1987-90 10. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 33 YEARS Significant contributions made in the field of Folklore, Karnataka Tribal Culture and Kannada Novels with special emphasis on Jnanapeeth Awardee Dr. Shivram Karant. In recognition of my life achievement, the Govt. of Karnataka felicitated & honor with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's 107th Birth anniversary award in 1998. In recognition of notable contributions made in the field of Tribal Culture, received Gold Medal for my research work (Ph.D.) from Karnataka University, Dharwad 1984. In recognition of my contributions made in the held of Folklore honored with Folklore Fellow of Karnataka by the Karnataka Janapada and Yakshagana Academy, Bangalore. 1997 A. MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN 2009-12 Study and documentations of Glass Paintings, UGC MRP of Rs. 7.71,200. 2009-11 Hyderabad Karnataka Cultural Encyclopedia on Folklore and Visual Arts, MRP of Classical language development programme by Govt. of Karnataka. 1999-01 Study and Documentation of Visual and Performing Arts of the Lambani's, a major research project by UGC of Rs. 1,39000/- 1996-98 A research project undertaken in the collaboration of the Dept. of Kannada and Culture Bangalore, and Folklore and Yakshagana Academy, Bangalore for the Editing and preparation of Tribals of Karnataka in two volumes. 1984 A Cultural Study of Lambani's in Karnataka, Doctoral thesis submitted to the Karnataka University, Dharwad. [6]

B. RESEARCH GUIDANCE Successfully Guided 25 Ph.D's and 22 M. Phil Students. Ph.D. Degree's under my Guidance Sl No. Research Problem Year Name of the Candidate 1 Lambani Folk Literature of North Karnataka 1991 D.B. Naik 2 Folk Performing Arts of Hyderabad Karnataka 1994 H.T. Pote 3 A study of Sudagadu Siddhas 1995 T.M. Bhaskar 4 A Cultural Study of Car-Festivals of Hyderabad Karnataka 1996 Jagannath Hebbale 5 Absurred Dramas in Kannada 1998 Sunitha Sidram 6 A Study of Ancient Jain Centres of Hyderabad Karnataka 2000 Pralhad Reddy 7 A Study of Basavanna in Modern Kannada Literature 2001 Mallappa Amne 8 Vachanagalali Kavya Meemamse 2002 Sharanappa Satyampet 9 Vachana Sahityadalli Shtrivadi Nelegalu 2003 Vidyavati Patil 10 Life and Works of Prof. K.S. Nissar Ahmmed 2003 Ramachandra Ganapur 11 Folk Legends of Gulbarga District 2003 Shankar Bali 12 Sharanara Dampatya Darshana 2004 Jagadevi Tibashetty 13 Various Dimensions of the Karnataka Contemporary Cultural Festivals 2004 Shivakumar G.O. 14 A Cultural study of Pinjararu 2005 Mumtaz Begum 15 A Cultural study of Keertana Sahitya 2005 Suresh Jadhav 16 Rangoli Chitrakale A Cultural Study 2006 Vishweshwari Tiwari 17 Surpur Shyliya Chitrakale 2007 Mallikarjun Bagodi 18 Inscriptions of Gulbarga Dist- A Cultural Study 2008 Monappa Saibanna 19 A Study of Artist Dr. S.M. Pandit 2009 Monappa Panchal 20 Bidri Chitrakale 2010 Patel Rehman 21 A Study of Professional singers of Lambani's 2010 Ramesh Chawan 22 Kannada Street Plays 2010 Basavaraj K 23 Folk Dances of Hyderabad Karnataka 2011 Venkat Jadhav 24 25 [7]

M. Phil Degree's under my Guidance Sl No. Research Problem Year Name of the Candidate 1 Dalith Customs of Bidar District 1989 T.M. Bhaskar 2 Folk Costumes of Hyderabad Karnataka 1990 H.T. Pote 3 Short Stories of Basavaraj Kattimani 1991 Suryakant Sujyata 4 A Cultural Study of Harishchandra Kavya 1992 Meenakshi Jangamani 5 Plays of Dr. Chandrashekar Kambar 1993 Sunita Sidram 6 Ancient Jain Centres of Gulbarga District 1994 B. Pralhad Reddy 7 A study of Mukajjiya Kanasugalu 1995 Suvarna Vaze 8 Three Modern Dramas and Basavanna 1996 Mallappa Amne 9 A Cultural Study of Maleglalli Madumagalu 1996 Jalajakshi Hiremath 10 A Cultural Study of Dasa's and Sharana's 1997 Sharanappa Satyampet 11 Strivadi Nelegalu hagu Vachana Kartiyaru 1999 Vidyavati Patil 12 Gulbarga Jilleya Adhunika Vachanakararu 2000 Ramachandra Ganapur 13 Beldala Sharanaru A study 2001 Ashokumar Chelva 14 Dalit Poetry of Hyderabad Karnataka 2001 Mareppa Metry 15 Literature of Sudugadu Siddha 2003 Janardhana Jangali 16 A study of Mylarlinga of Bidar District 2004 Mallikarjun Rekulge 17 Conflict of Awadheshwari Novel of Shankar Mokashi Punekar 2005 Shivasharanappa Halakatti 18 A Study of Creative Writings of Dr. Giraddi Govindraj 2006 Bhimanna H 19 Bhava - Fiction study 2008 Shaliwan Sidabatte 20 The Class Conflicts in the niranjans' Fictions 2009 Shivalinga 21 A Folkloristic study of Bidar Taluka 2012 Santosh Machkure 22 11. CURRICULAR INNOVATIONS Formulated the UG/PG New Regulations and Syllabus of Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1998. Formulated PG Semester Course in Kannada Syllabus and regulations of Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 2001. Formulated the new Regulations and Syllabus to start Music dept at Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 2003-04 Formulated the new regulations and syllabus to start Visual Arts dept at Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 2010. Participated as member of the UGC Net syllabus review committee in Kannada 1998. [8]

Participated in the workshop of the UGC Syllabus in Kannada 2002. 12. EXAMINATION SPECIAL DUTY Chairman vigilance squad of UG Exams, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1991-02. Member, Super squad of UG Exams, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1993-94. Custodian, UG/PG Exams of Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1993-94. Member, BOA for Selection of Lectures Dravid University Kuppam (AP) 2010. Member, BOA for the selection of Assonate Professor, osmania University, Hyderabad 2009. Member, BOA, Mysore University, Mysore 2003. Member BOA, Karnatak University, Dharwad 1999 & 2001 Member, Selection Committee of Indian Information Service UPSC New Delhi 1998. Member, Board of Appointment, Mangalore University, Mangalore 1996. Member Board of Appointment for Various Teaching Posts, Kannada University, Hampi 1996. Member, Board of Appointment, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1995. Member Board of Appointment for Research Assistant Posts Kannada University, Hampi 1994. 13. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Member, Draft committee of IXth five year plan, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga Presenting before the UGC Committee the IX Five year plan proposals of faculty of arts Gulbarga University Gulbarga. [9]

14. IN THE PANEL OF EXPERTS Member, Board of Appointment Mysore University, Mysore, 2003 Member, Board of Appointment Karnataka University, Dharwad, 1999 and 2001. Member, Selection committee of Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi, Indian information Service. 1998 Member, Board of Appointment Mangalore University, Mangalore, 1996. Member, Board of Appointment Kannada University, Hampi, 1994. for Various Teaching Posts Member, Board of Appointment Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, 1995. Member, Board of Appointment for Kannada University, Hampi, 1994. Research Assistant Posts Member, Board of Appointment Osmania University, Hyderabad, 2009. Member, Board of Appointment Dravida University, Kuppam (AP) 2010 Member, selection Committee of Govt. of Karnataka 2012 Janapadashri Award 15. RESOURCE PERSON AT REFRESHER COURSES Lectures delivered at the Refresher course for Kannada Teachers, Mysore University Academic Staff College, Mysore, 1996-98. Lectures delivered at the refresher course for Kannada Teachers, Kuvempu University, Shimoga, 1998. Lectures delivered at the Refresher course for Kannada Teachers, organized by Dept. of Kannada, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, 2005, 2003 and 2000. Lectures delivered at the Orientation course for Kannada Teachers, organized by Dept. of Kannada, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, 1999. Lectures delivered at Refresher course for Language Teachers, Karnataka University, Academic Staff College, Dharwad, 2009. [10]

16. PUBLICATIONS A. BOOKS AND MONOGRAPHS Lambani Culture (Lambani Samskriti) Kannada, Tejashingh Rathod Lambani Riddles (Ed) (Lambani Ogatugalu) Tanda Culture (Tanda Samskriti) A Cultural study of Lambani's in Karnataka (Karnatakada Lambanigalu- Ondu Samskrutika Adhyana) Sudagadu Siddharu A Tribal Study (Sudagadu Siddhara Samskritiya Adhyana) Janapada Munnota Shodh Samikshe (Ed) Janapada Kathana Geetegalu (Ed) Jnanapeetha Awadree Dr. Shivram Karanth Jain Samskriti mattu Siddhantagalu (Ed) Halasangi Geleyaru (Ed) Parisara Sambandhi Dyvagalu Kannada Pradeshika Kadambarigala Samskritika Adhyana Lambani A Tribals of Karnataka (Karnatakada Budakattina Lambanigalu) Lambani Shastragalu Gotragalu Girijana Siri A Felicitation Volume Sanskriti Shodha 1988 Collection of research articles in Memorial Trust, Gulbarga. 1988 Collection of Edited book, Tejashingh Rathod Memorial Trust, Gulbarga. 1990 Extension Lecture series, Prasaranga, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. 1991 Ph.D. Thesis, Karnataka University, Dharwad. 1993 Karnataka Sahitya Academy Bangalore 1994 Collection of research articles on Folklore, Sangeetha Publications, Gulbarga. 1995 Collection of Ph.D. thesis synoptic notes in Kannada, Prasaranga, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. 1996 Karnataka Sahitya Academy, Bangalore. 1996 A Monograph Lecture series in Kannada, Prasaranga, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. 1996 Collection of research articles in Kannada, Prasaranga, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. 1997 Collection of research Articles, Karnataka Folklore Academy, Bangalore. 1997 Extension Lecture Series, Prasaranga, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. 1998 A Critical study in Kannada, Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Bangalore. 2000 Siddlingeshwara Publications, Gulbarga 2003 Sangeeta Publications, Gulbarga. 2003 Submitted to me by Prof. Khandoba Felicitation Committee, Gulbarga 2005 Collection of Research Article in Kannada, Sangeeta Publications, Gulbarga [11]

Da. Ra. Bendre Visual and Performing Arts of Lambanis Sevabhaya Noorertu Namavaligalu An Cultural Subject Encyclopedia of Hyderabad Karnataka Folklore Volume (Ed) An Cultural Subject Encyclopedia of Hyderabad Karnataka Lalitakala Volume (Ed) 2005 Biography, Siddhalingeshwar Prakashana, Gulbarga 2006 Kannada Pustak pradhikar, Bangalore. 2010 Ilkal Samsthan math, Lingsugur 2011 Dept. of Kannada Studies Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. 2012 Dept. of Kannada Studies Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. B. TEXT BOOKS (CHIEF EDITOR) Kavya Sangama - B.A. I (Basic), 1994-95. Kavya Sourabha - B.Sc. I (Basic), 1994-95. Kavya Suma - B. Com. I (Basic), 1994-95. Kavya Mandara - B.A. I (Opt), 1994-95. Kavya Sangam - B.A. II (Basic), 1995-96. Selected Essays - B.A. II (Basic), 1995-96. Kavya Sourabha - B.A. II (Basic), 1995-96. Kavya Suma - B. Com II. (Basic),1995-96. Kavya Mandra Part-II - B.A. II (Opt), 1995-96. Kavya Mandra Part-III - B.A. III (Opt), 1996-97. Aayda Vachangalu - Literary Anthology 2004. Aayda Sanna Kathegalu - Literary Anthology 2004. Aayda Swara Vachanagalu - Literary Anthology 2004. Ramachandra Charita Purana - Literary Anthology 2004. Viratha Parva Sangraha - Literary Anthology 2004. Aayda Kathana Geetegalu - Literary Anthology 2004. Aayda Vycharika Prabhandagalu - Literary Anthology 2004. Aayda Vycharika Prabhandagalu - Literary Anthology 2004. [12]

C. TEXT BOOKS (EDITED) Karna Parva Sangraha - B.A. II (Basic), 1998, Prasaranga, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga Kathana Geetegalu - Anthology M.A. Kannada, 1998, Gulbarga University, Muttina Hara Series, Karnataka Sahitya Academy, Bangalore. Kathana Kavya Sangraha - Anthology Prasaranga, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. Sudugadu Siddharu - A Literary piece included in the text book of Maharashtra State, Kannada language committee, Pune, 2008. An anthology of Folk literature - For M.A Students, 2012 D. SOUVENIRS (EDITED) 2012 Banjara Souvenirs of National Banjara Professors Conference held at Gulbarga. 1997 Karnataka Banjara Souvenir of 4th State Level Conference held at Bangalore, Organized by All Karantaka Lambani Maha Vakkuta, Bangalore. 1994 Gor Banjara Souvenir of 4th State Level Conference held at Bangalore, Organized by All Karnataka Lambani Maha Vakkuta, Bangalore. 1998 Banjara Souvenir of 8th All India Banjara Conference held at Bijapur. 1987 Lambani Souvenir of State Level Lambani Conference organized by Karantak Pradesh Lambani Youth Association, Bangalore. 1992 Banjara Souvenir of Bijapur Dist Banjara Conference, held at Bijapur. E. RESEARCH PAPERS 2012 Banjara Language a paper published in People s Linguistic Survey of India Centre for Linguistic Research & Publication, Baroda. [13]

2012 Lambani Gotra Shashtra and its Impact a paper published in the souvenir of International Cultural meet held at Bangalore (May) 2011 'The importance of material Culture in folklore' a paper published in all India folklore conference souvenir 'Loksiri' Volume, Bidar. 2009 'Shantarasara Gazzals' an article published in a special lecture series, prasaramga, Karnataka University, Dharwad. 2007 A Study of North Karnataka Tribals, a Seminar paper published by Karnataka Janapad Academy Bangalore. 2008 Gorboli Bhashe hagu Lipi Sadhyategalu (Gorboli Language and Possibilities of its script) Felicitation Volume of Dr. Che. Ramaswamy Chennai. 2008 Lambanigalu mattu Adhunikate, (Lambani's and Modernity) Felicitation Volume of Dr. Artikaje Krishnabhatt, Chennai. 2004 Kannada Short Stories of 20th Century, Kalaganga, Research Journal, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. 2003 Keruru Vasudevacharyaru, Hombidiru Souvenir of 71st All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, Mudubidire. 2003 Hachche Chitrakale, Nijada Nele A Felicitation Volume of Dr. B.K. Hiremath, Bagalkot. 2000 Parisara Sambandhi Dyvagalu (Deities of Enviornment) Kannada Vishaya Vishwakosha, (Encyclopedia of Kannada), Kannada University, Hampi. 1999 Kanchina Kushala Vastugalu (Artistic bronze articles) Kannada Vishaya Vishwakosha, (Encyclopedia of Kannada), Kannada University, Hampi. 1993 Rastrakutaru mattu Jaina Sahitya (Rashtrakuta's and Jain Literature) Mahamastakabhishek a Souvenir, Mahamastakabhishek Mahotsava, Shravana Belagola. 1993 Banjara Bhasheya Lipi Sadhyategalu (Possibilities of Banjara Language Scripts) Banjara Kesari, Vol. 1, Part-32, Monthly Journal Oct, Bangalore. 1993 Hyderabad Karnatakada Samshodhane (Research of Hyderabad Karnataka) Souvenir, 62th All India Kannada Literary Conference, held at Koppal. 1993 Kannada Janapada Adhyayana Samasyegalu (Problems of the study of Kannada Folklore) Santushthi Felicitation Volume of Dr. M.S. Latthe on Folklore by his Felicitation Committee, Gulbarga. [14]

1993 Khanija Janapada Manava mattu Kanchu, Tamra, Hittale (Minerallore: Man and Copper, Bronze and Brass) Kavimarga, Bi-monthly journal, Vol. 6, art-3 & 4 July/December, Gulbarga. 1993 Kannada Sishta Sahityadali Janapada Antar Sambanda (Inter Relation between Kannada Literature and Folklore) Revaluation Scheme published by Karnatak Sahitya Academy, Bangalore. 1992 Uttrara Karnatakada Janapada Aradhana Kalegalu (Folk Performing Arts of the North Karnataka) Janapada Gangotri, A Folklore Quarterly, Published by Karnataka Janapada Academy, Banglaore. 1992 Kannada Samshodhana Baravanigeya Hosa Vidhanagalu Toulanika Vivechane (New methods of Kannada research writings comparative analysis), Sankramana, a monthly journal in Kannada, Vol. 27, Part-3, March, Sankramana Prakashana, Dharwar. 1992 Srijana Sheelate Ondu Kriya Vivechane (Creativity A functional analysis) Kavimarga, monthly journal in Kannada Vol. 5, Part-1, June, Gulbarga. 1991-92 Attrara Attu Bidu (Weep at last) Madilakki combined volume of Janapada Jagattu Vol. 12 & 13, Part-4 & 1, a collection of articles about tribal and women folk art festival organized by Karnataka Janapada Trust, Bangalore. 1990 Bellary Jilleya Lambani Janapada Sahitya (Lambani Folk Literature of Bellary dist) 'Skanda Shrigandha' Souvenir, Dist Literary Conference, held at Sandur. (January) 1991 Budakattugala Samskritik Adhyayana Sutragalu Vivechane (A key to cultural study of tribals an analysis)- Janapada Jagattu, Biomonthly, Vol. 12, Part-2, April-June, Janapada Trust Bangalore. 1989 Sangya Balya Ondu Vivechane (An analysis of Sangya Balya) Kavimarga, Quarterly Journal, Vol.2, Part-4, November, Gulbarga. 1988 Lambani Samsriti Parampare (Cultural tradition of Lambani's) Souvenir, All India Banjara Conference, held at Bijapur. 1988 Akasha Janapada: Chandra (Skylore:Moon) Research Journal, Vol.1, part-1, June, Prasaranga, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. 1988 Lavani Huttu mattu Belavanige (Origin & Development of Ballads) Research Journal Vol.1, part-2, December, Prasaranga, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. [15]

1987 Lambani Samskriti hagu Badalavane (Lambani Culture and Changes) Karnataka Banjara, Weekly, Vol.2, part-32, 16th April 1987, Bijapur. 1987 Ellindalo Bandavaru Allalli Nindavaru (People from Unknown Places Spread Here and There) Karnataka Banjara, Weekly, Vol.1, part-27, 27th November 1987, Bijapur. 1986 Lambanigala Poorvada Stitigati (An ancient position of Lambani's) Karnataka Banjara, Weekly, Vol.1, part-25, 23rd October 1986, Bijapur. 1986 Lambani-Brahmin-Marwadi- Gujara Sambandha (Relation between Lambani- Brahmin-Marwari & Gujarati) Karnataka Banjara Weekly, Vol.1, part-25, 23rd October 1986, Bijapur. 1986 Lambani-Harinashikari-Sikkaligaru Ondu Vivechane (An Comparative analysis of Lambani-Harinashikari & Sikkaligaru) Karnataka Banjara, Weekly, Vol.1, part-29, 11th December 1986. 1985 Janapada Vagatu-Vadapugalu (Folklore Riddles) Janapada Darshana, Souvenir, Dist. Folk Art Conference, held at Bijapur. 1984 August, Khanija Janapada (Mineral lore) Janapada jagattu, Quarterly magazine, Karnatak Janapada Trust, Banglaore. 1984 Karnatakada Janapada Aradhana Kalegalu (Folk performing arts of the North Karnatka) Sadhane, Quarterly Journal Vol.20, Part-1 & 4, January-December. 1981 Lambani Jana (Lambani Folk) Janapada Jagattu Bomonthly, Vol.2, Part-1, January, Karnataka Janapada Trust, Bangalore. 1981 Lambani Ondu Vivechane (Lambani-an analysis) Sadhane Quarterly Journal, Vol. 10, part-2, April-June, Bangalore University, Bangalore. 1981 Lambanigala Vivaha Vyshisthya (Marriage uniqueness in Lambani's) Janapada Jagattu Bi-monthly Journal, Vol.2, part-4, July, Karnataka Janapada Trust, Bangalore. 1981 Shramajeevanadallli Santruptikanda Lambanigallu (Lambani's who found happiness n their work) Samykta Karnataka, Daily News Paper, Sapthahika Sourabha 19.7.1981 Hubli Edition. 1980 Lambani Vesha Bhushanagalu (Dress & Ornaments of Lambani's) Prapancha weekly Journal, Vol.26 part. 1306, 12.10.1980 Hubli. [16]

1980 Adhyatma Sahityaakash Dhruvatare Rasarushi Nijaguna Shivayogi (Nijaguna Shivyogi, the bard and high priest of metaphysics) Vishwavani Daily news Paper 28.11.1980 Hubli. 1975 Lambanigala Gorboli Bhashe Hagu Samskriti (Lambani Gorboli Language and Culture) Vidhyarthi Bharati Quarterly literary Collection, Vol.3 September, Karnataka Sangha, Kannada Adhayana Peetha, Karnataka University, Dharwad. 1973 Kannada Samskruta Janyave? (Is Kannada Samskrut Origin?) Belvola 300, Vol.14 Souvenir, J.T.College, Gadag 17. PARTICIPATED IN THE NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS 2014 Participated in the workshop on classical language proposals organized by CIIL, Mysore on 28, 29 & 30 th Jan 2014 2000 Participated in the Regional Folklore Conference jointly organized by Folklore Society Indian Languages (FOSSILS), Warangal and Kannada Bharati, Kuvempu University, Shimoga. Held at Shivmoga during February. 1998 Participated in the Workshop as writer to prepare literature for Neo- Literates and prepared a book on 'Tattoos' sponsored by Karnataka State Resource Centre Mysore, Organized by the Dept. of Kannada, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 1988 89 Participated in Indo-American Workshop on International Folkloristics, sponsored by American Ford Foundation, Organized by Regional Resource Centre Udupi, held at Udupi & Mysore. 18. PAPERS PRESENTED AT NATIONAL SEMINARS/ CONFERENCES/ SYMPOSIA 2011 The importance of material culture Folklore' a paper presented at state level seminar on various dimensions of Folklore study, organized by KSOU, Mysore Kannada dept. Under the joint as pinions of Karnataka, Folklore Academy Bangalore held at Mysore 23rd to 24th February 2011. 2011 'Decinial literature of Bagalkot Dist' a paper presented at the 3rd Kannada Literary Conference held at Badami on 26,27 March 2011 2011 'Banjara Language and Culture' - a paper presented at 'Banjara Badukuondu awalokana 2011' a convention of folk dance and seminar, organized by Karnataka Pradesh Banjara seva sangh, Bangalore. On 27.04.2011 2009 Presented a paper on 'Gazzals of Shantarasa' in a special Extension Lecture series organized by Karnataka University Prasaranga Dharwad on 12.12.2009. [17]

2009 Participated as resource parson and delivered Lecture on Folk paintings in a workshop organized by Hampi Kannada University at P.G. Center Badami on 28.11.2009. 2009 Participated in a symposia on the Employment opportunities for Kannada degree holders in the context of the Globalization and Classical Language during National Seminar and All India Kannada Teachers Conference held at Dharwad on 22.05.2009. Organized by KUD College Teachers parishattu, Dharwad. 2009 Delivered keynote address on Folk life session during 75th All India Kannada Literary Conference held at Chitradurga on 29th Jan to 1st 2005 Presented a paper on The Cultural Context of Lambani Riddles in a national seminar on Intangible Cultural Heritage of Karnataka, organized by Dept. of Studies in nthropology, University of Mysore in collaboration with Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalay, Bhopal on 13th to 15th Dec. 2005 2005 Presented a paper on Folk Sculptures of Hyderabad Karnataka in a seminar on Traditional Sculptures & Painting workshop, organized by Kannada University Hampi in collaboration with Karnataka Shilpakala Academi, and Karnataka Lalita Kala Academy Bangalore on 15th to 25 th Sept. 2005 at Banashankari, Badami. 1998 Participated in a seminar on Moulyagala Erilitagalu (Upps and Downs in the values) organized, by Jagatika Vimochana Sangharsha Sammitee, Gulbarga. 1997 Delivered a special lecture on Samshodhana Baravanigeya Hosa Vidhanagalu (New Methods of Research Writing in Kannada) for researchers, organized by the Dept. of Kannada, University of Bombay (Apr). 1997 Janapada Sangraha 'Iti Mitigalu' (Excess and Limitation in the data of folklore) a discussion paper presented in a symposium of All Karnataka folklore conference organized by the Dept. of Kannada and Culture and Karantaka Folklore Academy Bangalore (Mar 29 & 30th) 1997 Dr. Gaddagimathara Kiru Sangrahagalu (Small collections of Dr. Gaddagimath) a paper presented during seminar on Dr. Gadgimath's Folklore Contributions organized by Karnataka Folklore Academy, Bangalore held at Vijayanagar College Hospet. 1996 Delivered a special lecture on Kannada Jnanapeeth Prashasti Vijeta Dr. Shivaram Karant (Kannada Jnanapeeth awardee Dr. Shivaram Karant) at University of Bombay during special lecture series organized jointly, the Dept. of Kannada University of Bombay and Prasaranga, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. [18]

1995 Jaina Janapada Sahitya (Folk Literature of Jaina) a paper presented during attimabbe thousand years celebration seminar organized by the Dept. of Kannada, University of Bombay (Jan) 1995 Dr. B.B. Hendiyavara Janapada Parampare (Folk tradition of Dr. B.B. Hendi) a paper presented in a seminar and Dr. B.B. Hendi's contributions to the field of folklore sponsored by the Karnataka Janapada Academy Bangalore organized by Young writers forum, Gulbarga (Fab) 1995 Shistha Samskriti Janapada Samskriti (Folk Culture-Learned Culture) paper presented during the literary workshop for SC/ST writers of North Karnataka, organized by the Dist. Kannada Sahitya Parishat Gulbarga (Feb) 1994 Shikshana Madhyamakkagi Kannada Patthya Pustakagalu mattu Paramarshana Sahitya Prakaragalu (Kannada Text books and reference forms for Medium of Education) at symposium for development of Kannada in various fields, organized by the Dept. of Kannada and Culture held at Bangalore on 19th, 20th Feb. 1991 Khanija Janapada (Mineral lore) a paper presented at 18th All Karnataka Folklore Conference held at Adichunchanagiri, Organized by Karnataka University, Dharward. 1989 Participated in a seminar on Kannada Kavyagalalli Janapara Niluvugalu (Progressive trends in Kannada Poetry) organized jointly by Karnataka Sahitya Academy Bangalore and Dept. of Kannada, Gulbarga University,Gulbarga. 1988 Budakattugala Janapada Kale (Tribals Folk Art), paper presented during birth ceremony of late Shri. Devaraj Urs memorial seminar, organized by Jagritik Jana Vimochana Sangharsha Sammitee, Gulbarga. 1984 Participated in a seminar on 'Bhoosa Sahitya' organized by Janapada Sahitya Parishat, Bangalore. 1984 Budakattu Adhyayana kshetrakarya mattu dakhalati (Documentation and Field Work of Tribal Study) a paper presented in a seminar organized jointly the Folklore Academy Bangalore and Dept. of Kannada, Kuvempu University, Shimoga. 1984 Samskritik Adhyayanada Munnota (An overlook of folklore a culturalstudy) a paper presented at 63rd All India Kannada Literature Conference, held at Mandya. 1984 Janapada Kshetrakke Lambani Janapada Kalegala Koduge (Contribution of Lambani Folk Art to the field of Folklore) a paper presented, in a seminar on folk art and folk forms, under SC/ST special component scheme, sponsored by Dept. of Kannada and Culture Bangalore, organized by the Ideal Fine Art Society, Gulbarga (26.03.1996) [19]

1984 Sahiti mattu Samajika Javabdari (Laurate and social responsibilities) a discussion paper presented during seminar session, on 65th All India Kannada Literature Conference held at Hassan (Dec). 1984 Budakattina Kshetrakrya Adhyayana Vidhanagalu (Methods of field study of Tribals) delivered lecture at a workshop organized by Karnataka Folklore Academy Bangalore, held at Janapada Loka, Ramanagar on 22.09.1996. 1984 Participated in a Symposia on Janapada and Jagatikarana (Globali - zation and Folklore) during All India Folklore conference held at Mysore, organized jointly by the Dept. of Kannada Culture Bangalore and Karnataka Folklore Academy Bangalore on 12th 13th June. 19. WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS ORGANIZED 2012 Organised a National Seminar on National Banjara Professors Conference held at Gulbarga. 2003 Organised a seminar on 'Kannada Dalita Sahitya Modala Talemaru' Sponsored by Karnataka Sahitya Academy, Bangalore held at dept. of Kannada, Gulbarga University Gulbarga (24th & 25th Jan 2003) 2003 Comenor, Bhagwan Mahaveer 26th Janma kalyan Mahotsav Organizing committee, organized seminars at Gulbarga, Bidar, & Koppal districts under the joint auspicious of Gulbarga University and Dept. of Kannada & Culture Govt. of Karnataka Bangalore. 2003 Organised a seminar on 'Folk Medicine and scientific methods' Jointly organised under the auspicious of fossils of Ttriverndern and Dept. of Kannada Gulbarga University Gulbarga (13.10.2003) 2002 Orgnised a three day seminar on 'Bharatada Charitreya Punarachane Dalitara drustikona' jointly orgnised under the auspicious of Kannada University, Hampi and Gulbarga University, Gulbarga held Dept of Kannada Studies (25,26,& 27th July 2002). 1994 Organized a seminar on Kannada Sahityadalli Muslim Samvedane (Muslim Perception in Kannada Literature) jointly organized by Karnataka Sahitya Academy, Bangalore and the Dept. of Kannada, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga (20th Dec). 1994 Organized Kavi Sammelana (Poet's Meet) on the 'Memories of Kuvempu' organized jointly by Sandhya Vedike, Gulbarga, Dept. of Student's Welfare, Gulbarga University, and Dept. of Kannada, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga (23rd Dec). [20]

1993 Director, Workshop on Samshodhana Vidhanagalu (Research Methodology) for the Teachers, Organized by Karnataka Sahitya Academy, Bangalore, held at Mysore (10 Days) 1993 Convener, Workshop on Bhashantara (Translation) for language teachers organized by Karnataka Sahitya Academy Bangalore held at the Dept. of Kannada, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga (Mar) 1993 Organized a seminar on Jaina Samskriti mattu Siddhantagalu (Jaina Culture and Principles) sponsored by Mahamastakabhisheka Committee, Shravana Belagola and Vidya Vinaya Pratishtana Gulbarga, organized by the Dept. of Kannada, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga (Nov) 1993 Organized a Seminar on Halasangi Geleyaru mattu Janapada (Friends of Halasangi and Folklore) sponsored by Karnataka Folklore Academy, Bangalore, organized by the Dept. Kannada, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga (18th Dec) 1993 Organized a seminar on Kannada Sahitya Parampare mattu Hyderabad Karnatakada Sahitya (Literature of Hyderabad Karnatakada Sahitya (Literature of Hyderabad Karantaka and Tradition of Kannada Literature) Jointly organized by Karnataka Sahitya Academy, Bangalore and the Dept. of Kannada, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. 1993 Organized a seminar on Adhunika Vachana Sahitya (Modern Vachana Literature) sponsored by Karnataka Sahitya Academy, Bangalore, organized by the Dept. of Kannada, Gulbarga University P.G. Centre, Sandur. (30th Sept.) 1992 Convener, Workshop on Kannada Sahityada Punarmouleekarana (Revaluation of Kannada Literature) for the writers of Folkloristic in Kannada, organized by Karnataka Sahitya Academy Bangalore (June) 1992 Organized a Seminar on Beechi Jeevana mattu Sadhane (Beechi's Life & Works) organized jointly by the Dept. of Kannada P.G. Centre, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga and Karnataka Sahitya Academy Bangalore held at Sandur. 1991 Organized Seminar on Janapada Siddhantagalu (Principles of Folklore) organized in view of the Decennial Celebration of the Dept. of Kannada, P.G. Centre, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga (Feb). [21]

20. CONFERENCES/SEMINARS INAUGURATED AND SESSIONS CHAIRED 2012 Chaired the session at Banjara Language Convention on 'Banjara outside impact, organized under the joint auspicious of central Sahitya academy, New Delhi & Centre for the Study Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP) National Law School of India University, Bangalore. 2011 Chaired the seminar session on 'History and Movement' at Gulbarga Dist 12th Kannada literary conference held at Gulbarga on 19 & 20 June 2011 2011 Chaired the session on 'the Karnataka Farmers and contemporary challenges', a state level seminar organized by Dept. of 'Anthropology, Kannada University Hampi, held at sheshadriuram College, Bangalore. On 7&8th September -2011 2011 Chaired the session in a seminar on 'various dimensions of Kannada Folklore study', orgnised by Karnataka Folklore Academy, Bangalore held at Prasaranga Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 02.09.2011. 2011 Dimenions of Tribal research' a paper presented in the workshop on 'Kannada research' organized by state Kannada sahitya Parishat, Bangalore held at Bagalkot on 16th October 2011. 2011 Chaired the session at All India Folklore conference on 'Regional Folklore study' orgnised by Karnataka Janapada Academy, Bangalore held at Bidar on 22 to 25 April 2011. 2011 Chaired the session at Inter College NSS Special Camp Organised by Gulbarga University on 18.10.2011 2010 Delivered Valedictory lecture on the First Academic conference of the Teachers Art, organised by Taluka Art Teachers Association, Basava Kalyana, Bidar Dist. (14.03.2010) 1998 Chaired a Session during National Level Seminar on Lambani Culture, organized by Banjara Govt. and Semi Govt. Employees Association Gulbarga (Jan) 1998 Inaugurated Seminar on Bidar Jilleya Adhunika Kannada Sahitya (Bidar Dist. Modern Kannada Litrature) at 5th Bidar Dist. Kannada Literature Conference (Apr) 1998 Chaired Session during Seminar on Bhasha Vijnaanada Moolatatvagalu (Principles of Linguistics) Organized by Prasaranga Gulbarga University, Gulbarga held at. P.G. Center Raichur [22]

1996 Chaired a Session during Seminar on Janapada Kalegalu (Folk Art) Sponsored by Dept. of Kannada and Culture Bangalore, Organized by the Ideal Fine Art Society Gulbarga (Mar) 1995 Delivered a Valedictory lecture on Janapada Kalegala Samrakshane mattu Samvardhane (Protection and Promotion of Folk Art) at Bidar Dist. Folk Conference Dharinadina Janapada Vaibhava 97 organized jointly by the Karnataka Folkore Academy Bangalore, Bhalki Taluka Kannada Sahitya Parishatt and Bidar Dist. Kannada Sahitya Parishat (sept) 1994 Chaired a Session during seminar on Janapada kale mattu Samskriti (Folk Art and Culture) at Gulbarga division level Folk Conference for Women, organized jointly by mahila Samakhya Karnataka, Gulbarga Unit and Udayonmukha Yuva Barahagarara Balaga, Gulbarga (Jan) 1994 Inaugurated seminar on Simpi Lingannanavara Baduku Baraha (Life and Works of Simpi Linganna) Organized jointly by Sri khed College Bijapur and Ramakrishna Education and culture Academy and Dist. Kannada Sahitya parishat Bijapur (Jan) 1994 Inaugurated a programme on 38th Maha Parinirvana of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Sponsored by the Dept of Kannada and Culture, Gulbarga, organized by Karnataka Dalit Sangharsh Sena, Gulbarga (6th Dec) 1994 Inaugurated a seminar on Bidar Jilleya Sahitya mattu Shasanagalu (Inscriptions and Literature of Bidar Dist) at the fourth Bidar Dist. Kannada Literature Conference held at Bhalki (Sept.) 1993 Inaugurated a Folklore Seminar, during Bidar Dist. Folk Conference organized by Karnataka Janapada Academy, Bangalore (Dec) 1993 Inaugurated seminar on 'Rajyotsava Jnanotsava' organized by Kannada University Hampi held at Nutan Vidyalay, Gulbarga (Nov) 1984 Chaired a Session during the seminar on Yakshagana and Bhutaradhanae at Folk and Yakshagana Samavesha, organized jointly the Billavara Association, Mumbai and Karnataka Janapada Academy, Bangalore (27th Feb). 1984 Chaired a Session during the Seminar on Banjara Culture, organized by Karnataka Banjara Employees Cultural and Welfare Association, Bangalore (Apr). [23]

21. DIRECTOR/CONVENOR FOR THE SYMPOSIA/ WORKSHOPS 1993 Director, Ten days Research workshop organised by Karnataka Sahitya Academy, Bangalore held at Mysore. 1993 Convenor, Translation workshop organised by Karnataka sahitya Academy, Bangalore, held at Dept of Kannada Studies, Gulbarga University (April) 1992 Convenor, Revaluation of Kannada Literature workshop, organised by Karnataka Academy Bangalore, held at Bangalore (June) 22. INVITED FOR SPECIAL LECTURES 1997 Invited of special lecture on the topic Methods of research writings in Kannada organised by Dept of Kannada Studies, University of Mumbai. (Apr) 1996 Invited for special lecture on Kannada Janapeethi awardees Dr.Karanth orgnised in collaboration with Prasaranga, Gulbarga University, and Dept of Kannada Studies, University, Mumbai. (Jan) 1996 Invited for special lecture on 'fieldwork Methodology for Tribal Studies in a work shop held on 29.09.1996 at Janapada Lok Ramanagar orgnised by Karnataka Janapad Academy, Bangalore. 23. RADIO/TELEVISION PROGRAMMES 1998 A Doordarshan Interview conducted by Sri. Shrinivas, Programme Executive of AIR Gulbarga on the occasion of conferment of Karnataka Folklore Fellow Award 1997 and Telecasted by Doordarshan Gulbarga on Jan 1998. 1997 A Discussion on Kannada Research Developments and its methods with Prof. Mallepuram Venkatesh of Kannada University, Hampi broadcasted by the AIR Gulbarga on 16.03.1997. 1996 A discussion with Dr. R. Sheshashastri, Professor, S.K. University Anantapur on the Works of Kannada Literature in Andhra Pradesh broadcasted by the AIR Gulbarga on 18.12.1996. 1991 Participated in a discussion on Hyderabad Karnatakada Lambani Janapada Sahityada Koduge (The Contribution of Lambani Folk literature of Hyderabad Karnataka) broadcasted by AIR Gulbarga. 1989 A Feature 'Giriya Kogilegalu mattu Navilegalu' broadcasted by AIR Gulbarga. [24]

1988 A Talk on Lambani Folk Literature of Hyderabad Karnataka broadcasted by the AIR Gulbarga. 24. MAJOR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT AS DIRECTOR PRASARANGA The Prasaranga section of Gulbarga University is doing yeoman service in taking campus to the people by organizing Extension Lectures, camps and various programmes in different villages of this region. Eminent Scholars are invited to deliver lectures on various current and useful topics for the common man. In all about 50 Extension lectures at various rural places of all the Five Dist. Of Hyderabad Karnataka region were organized during my tenure as Director by inviting Eminent Scholars, Scientist, Laureates, Philosophers and Social reformers. These Extension lectures were printed in booklet form and sold at nominal price for the benefit of the people of this area. The Prasaranga has also launched a scheme of publishing textbooks in languages for under graduate courses. Under this scheme many textbooks were published during my tenure as director. In all thirteen Endowment Lectures have been instituted by philanthropists of this area. Scientist, Scholars in various fields from all over the country were invited todeliver endowment lectures, which were published, in the form of book. A quarterly newsletter of the University and three research journal known as Kalaganga, Jnanaganga, Vijnanganga are regularly published by the Prasaranga. June 2013 (Dr. P.K. KHANDOBA) [25]