K.L.E Society's

LINGARAJ COLLEGE,BELAGAVI

AUTONOMOUS

Department of Economics - PG

Historical Background

The Department of Economics has been a pioneer department of the college since its inception. Economics as major subject in the college was a branch of 'Academy of Social Sciences' along with Sociology, History, Political Science, Psychology and Geography. In the past the department has been served by eminent academicians and intellectual teachers

With the emerging trends of globalization, the demand for higher education in Economics was felt by the stakeholders. As UGC has sanctioned 'Autonomous Status' to the college in the year 2007 the college had a privilege to begin with post-graduate studies in Economics in the year 2010-11, with an initial number of 16 students. The department is well equipped with the library and computer facilities. At present there are 3 full-time faculties working in the department of PG Studies in Economics.

Vision:

"Economics is way of life"

Mission:

To imbibe the tenets of Economics and Research among the students to shoulder social responsibility.

Goals and objectives:

Make students understand and respond to the changing economy.
Train students to write project reports through field surveys and visits.
Promote the ability of students to find solutions for economic problems by using tools of decision-making sciences.
Empower the future teachers.
Upgrade Research Culture among the faculty and students.

Faculty:

Sl. No.	Name of the Faculty	Designation	Curriculum Vitae
1.	Dr.Raghvendra Hajgolkar	Assistant Professor	Link
2.	Dr.Vishwanath Khot	Associate Professor	Link
3.	Shri.MAHANTESH SOGAL	Associate Professor	Link
4.	Dr. Nandan Katamble	Assistant Professor	Link
5.	Miss. Swathi Nakati	Assistant Professor	Link