1. Faculty Members

Faculty Profile

1. Dr. Bharath Raj S Nejar
   Head of the Department of Economics
2. Mr. Keerthi Shettigar
   Lecturer, Department of Economics

2. Publications by Faculty

Dr. Bharath Raj S Nejar

●       Total 6 Publications in Peer-Reviewed and Indexed Journals

●       2 Book Published-

I.     Personal Investment Management -For third Semester B. Com (As per SEP Syllabus)

II.     Modern Bank Management- BBA (as per SEP syllabus)

 

Patent Publication

Dr.Bharath raj Co-Inventor: An AI-Driven Predictive Analytics Model for Enterprise Financial Planning and Performance Optimization
Indian Patent Application No: 202641008430 A
Published in The Patent Office Journal, Issue No. 07/2026
Publication Date: 13 February 2026.

List of Publications

1. Challenges in E-Commerce and Consideration of Ethical Aspects in E-Commerce: Indian Perspective

●       Conference by Surana College in collaboration with Indian Science Congress Association, Bangalore Chapter

●       ISBN: 978-81-931907-1-5

●       Conference Proceeding

2. Smart Cities: Using New Ideas to Solve Problems in Cities

●       Published in Kronika Journal (Scopus Indexed)

●       ISSN: 0023-4923

●       Volume 25, Issue 6, 2025

●       Editor-in-Chief: Sandeep Goel

3. PMGSY in Karnataka: A Performance Evaluation of Rural Road Connectivity

●       Published in Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR)

●       ISSN: 2349-5162

●       Volume 12, Issue 7, July 2025

●       UGC Approved Journal

●       Impact Factor: 7.95

4. Impact of Rural Roads on Agricultural Growth in India

●       Published in Kronika Journal (Scopus Indexed)

●       ISSN: 0023-4923

●       Volume 25, Issue 7, 2025

5. Festival Tourism in India: Customs, Effects, and Eco-Friendly Ways of Doing Things

●       Published in Indian Journal of Modern Research and Reviews

●       ISSN: 2584-184X

●       Volume 3, Issue 11, November 2025

●       DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17541992

●       Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5652630

6. Horticulture as an Avenue of Sustainable Agriculture in India

●       Published in International Journal of Trends in Horticulture – STM Journals & Publication

●       ISSN: 3049-1983

●       Volume 02, Issue 02, 2025

●       Pages: 20–28

The department appreciates the efforts of the faculty members in contributing to academic research and enhancing the reputation of the institution through scholarly activities.

3. Workshops Attended

●       Dr. Bharath Raj S Nejar attended the SEP Workshop conducted at GFGC Balmata College, Mangaluru.

4. Student-Centric Activities

1.Learn & Earn – Self Employment Opportunities Programme

Under the IQAC initiative, the Department of Economics organized a special programme titled “Learn & Earn – Self Employment Opportunities” on 26th September 2025 at the College Mini Auditorium.

The programme aimed at creating awareness among students regarding self-employment, entrepreneurship opportunities, and skill-based livelihood options.

Resource Persons

●       Dr. Bommaiah M
Director of RUDSET, Brahmavar and Senior Manager

●       Mr. B. Santosh Shetty
Faculty, RUDSET Brahmavar

Dr. Bommaiah M delivered an insightful session on self-employment opportunities, government support schemes, entrepreneurship development, and the importance of technical and business skills for achieving financial independence.Mr. B. Santosh Shetty conducted interactive group activities and motivational sessions which enhanced student participation, teamwork, and communication skills.

2.Competitive Examination Guidance

The department encouraged students to appear for various competitive examinations and government recruitment tests. Faculty members guided students regarding examination procedures, career planning, and application processes.

Applications for students appearing for Konkan Railway RRB examinations were facilitated by the department faculty.

 3.AI-Enabled Learning in the Classroom

The Department of Economics introduced innovative AI-enabled learning practices in classrooms to improve analytical thinking and digital literacy among students.Students were encouraged to use Artificial Intelligence tools for conceptual learning, research-oriented discussions, and problem-solving activities beyond textbook learning.