Department of Social Work
The Department of Social Work established in 2007 with a motto that education is not only to get degree and job but also to learn how to lead life. The department has qualified, experienced and dedicated staff. It is equipped with modern infrastructure like class rooms with Smart Board, LCD Projector, computer Lab with internet connectivity, Uninterrupted Wi-Fi connectivity, Department Library and Seminar Hall.
The Participatory Pedagogy, Field Work Practicum, Seminars, Workshops, Training programmes, Community Camps, Exposure Visits, Community Extension Programmes, Student Mentoring, and Special Lecture aims to attain overall development of students to equip with soft skills, life skills, research skills, computer skills, communication skills, and documentation skills. Campus interviews conducted for placement with the help of Akka MSW Alumna Association. The department has MoU with several international and national organisations to widen the learning and employment opportunities for students through collaborative research, dissemination and field action programmes. To name few are;
- Department of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- World Vision of India, ADP Vijayapura
- Department of Social Work, Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi
- Jindal Steel Works Foundation, Vidyanagar-Ballary
- RADHEE Disaster and Education Foundation, Mumbai
- Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer, Mumbai
- Association for People with Disability, Bengaluru
- Department of Psychiatric Social Work, DIMHANS, Dharwad
- Child Rights Trust, Bengaluru
- Manasa Nursing Home, Shivamogga
- Youth for Seva, Bengaluru
- Hindalco Industries Limited, Belagavi Works, Belagavi
- Centre for Non-Formal Education (CNFE), Vijayapura
- PANKH to desire Charitable Trust, Vijayapura
- Ujwala Rural Development Service Society (URDSS), Vijayapura
- AIDS Jagruti Mahila Sangha, Vijayapura
- Vijayalaxmi Education and Social Welfare Society, Vijayapura
- Sankalpa Network People Living with HIV/AIDS, Vijayapura
- FEDINA-Bijapur, Vijayapura
- VISHALA (Rural Women and Children Development Organisation), Vijayapura
- The Bijapur Orphanage
- Institute for Rural Development (IRD) Vijayapura.
- Manu Samajika Jananagruti Vividoddesha Samsthe, Vijayapura
Enabling women students to develop adequate knowledge, skills and techniques to work in the field of development and establish themselves as change agents of society.
In order to realise the Vision and Mission of the department, through curriculum of social work every student is expected to;
- Apply critical thinking skills within the context of professional social work practice.
- Understand the value base of the profession and its ethical standards and principles, and practice accordingly.
- Practice without discrimination and with respect, knowledge, and skills related to clients’ age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, family structure, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sex, and sexual orientation.
- Understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination and apply strategies of advocacy and social change that advance social and economic justice.
- Understand and interpret the history of the social work profession and its contemporary structures and issues.
- Apply knowledge and skills of a generalist social work perspective to practice with systems of all sizes.
- Use theoretical frameworks supported by empirical evidence to understand individual development and behavior across the life span and the interactions among individuals and between individuals and families, groups, organizations, and communities.
- Analyze, formulate, and influence social policies.
- Evaluate research studies, apply research findings to practice, and evaluate their own practice interventions.
- Use supervision and consultation appropriate to social work practice.
- Function within the structure of organizations and service delivery systems and seek necessary organizational change.
| Sl.No | Course | Duration | Eligibility | Intake | Career Options | Syllabus |
| 1 | Master of Social Work |
4 Semesters (2 years) |
Candidate shall possess any bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in aggregate (40% in case of SC/ST & Cat-I and 45 % OBC candidates) obtained from any recognized University. | 30+10 (Outsource payment) +05 (BSW Quota) = 45 (Total) | After MSW course there are plenty of job opportunities in the State and Central Government and International and National Non-government organisations. Some of the positions occupied by MSW graduates are; Medical Social Workers, Psychiatric Social Workers, Counsellors, Public Relation Officers, Labour Welfare Officers, Personnel Officer, HR Managers, Social Workers, Rehabilitation Officer, Case Worker, Coordinator, Research Officer, Project Director, Community Facilitator, Community Organiser, Assistant Professor, Probation Officer, Child Development Programming Officer, Programme Officer, Programme Manager, Training Manager, Field Worker, etc. MSW graduates can also be free lancers and establish own NGO. | |
| 2 | MPhil | 1 Year (Full Time) | Master in Social Work | |||
| 3 | Ph.D. |
3 Years (Full Time) |
Master in Social Work |
| Sl.No | Name & Designation | Qualification | Specialization | Contact Details | Resume | |
| 1 |  |
Dr Gangadhar B. Sonar Designation: Professor |
MSW., M.Phil., Ph.D. | Social Gerontology, Community Development |
Email: gbsonar@kswu.ac.in Ph.No: 9480267502 |
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Dr Ramesh M. Sonkamble Designation: Chairperson & Associate Professor |
MSW., Ph.D. | Generic |
Email: rameshsonkamblerama@gmail.com Ph.No: 9448778611 |
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Dr Kalavati H. Kamble Designation: Assistant Professor |
MSW., Ph.D. | Family and Child Welfare |
Email: kalavatimsw@gmail.com Ph.No: 9986790913 |
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| Sl.No | Project Title | Principal Investigator | Sponsoring Agency | Sanctioned Year | Budget | Status |
| 1 | Concurrent Monitoring of the project “Establishing SHG/FPO Enterpreises to address Malnutrition and provide Rural Livelihoods in Yadgir district, Karnataka” | Dr. G.B.Sonar | Sri. Aurobindo Society, Puducherry | 2022 | 10,00,000 | Ongoing |
| 2 | “Child Labour Survey of the Children aged 6-14 years and Adolescents aged 15-18 years working in hazardous and non-hazardous industries/institutions in Vijayapura district” | Dr. G.B.Sonar | District Child Labour Project Society, Labour Department, Government of Karnataka | 2021 | 5,00,000 | Completed |
| 3 | Profile Analysis of the Urban Homeless benefited under the scheme of shelters in Kalburgi Division | Prof. S.A. Kazi | The Mission Director, (DAY-NULM) Commissionerate of Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Bangalore | 2019 | 2,71,700/- | Completed |
| 4 | “Social Audit of the Urban Homeless benefited under the scheme of Shelters in Kalaburagi Division” | Dr.G.B.Sonar | The Mission Director, (DAY-NULM) Commissionerate of Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Bangalore | 2019 | 2,33,700 | Completed |
| 5 | “Evaluation Project of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme in Vijayapura District, Karnataka” | Dr. G.B.Sonar Core Team Member-2 | Karnataka Evaluation Authority, Bengaluru | 2019 | - | Completed |
| 6 | A Study on Impact of Welfare Measures on Women in Vijayapura District | Prof. S.A. Kazi | Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University, Vijayapura (UGC 12th Plan) | 2017 | 1,00,000/- | Completed |
| 7 | Skill Gap Analysis in 10 villages in Vijayapura | Prof. S.A. Kazi | Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University, Vijayapura (UGC 12th Plan) | 2017 | 3,45,000/- | Completed |
| 8 | Skill Gap Analysis Project in Vijayapura City | Prof. S.A. Kazi | Directorate of Municipal Administration, Government of Karnataka | 2016 | 47,4000/- | Completed |
| 9 | Need Assessment Survey and Social Audit for community development programme | Prof. S.A. Kazi | NTPC-Kudagi (STPP) | 2016 | 2,09,000/- | Completed |
| Sl.No | Title | Author Name | Journal Name | Year |
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1 |
“COVID-19 and Elderly in India: A Study from Gerontological Perspective” |
Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Shodha |
2023 |
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2 |
Freedom of Marriage among Muslim Women in India: Social WorkPerspectives |
(Co-authored)Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Journal of Social Work and Social Development |
2022 |
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3 |
Intergenerational Issues in Old Age: A Study of Rural Elderly |
(Co-authored) Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Emerging Issues in Social Work and Social Development (Etd) |
2022 |
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4 |
Solo Living Elderly and COVID-19: An Analysis, in Special Issue on “The Life of Elderly during COVID-19” |
Dr. G. B. Sonar |
South Asian Journal of Participative Development, |
2021 |
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5 |
ADL Difficulties among Rural Elderly: A Social Work Study |
Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Indian Journal of Gerontology |
2021 |
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6 |
AlemariBudakattuJananga „Haranashikari‟ ShikshanaKuritu Samaja Karya Drushthikonda ondu Adhyayana |
Dr. G. B. Sonar |
ShikshanaSoudha |
2021 |
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7 |
Mothers Communication with Adolescent Girls regarding Nutritional intake: A study in Bellary district of Karnataka |
(Co-authored) Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Health and Mental Health in India: Issues and Challenges |
2021 |
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8 |
Poverty and Social Exclusion: An Analytical Perspectives of Social Work Students |
(Co-authored) Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Health and Mental Health in India: Issues and Challenges |
2021 |
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9 |
Parental Communication with Adolescent Girls About Sexual Health: A Study in Bellary District of Karnataka |
(Co-authored) Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Shodh Sanchar Bulletin |
2020 |
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10 |
Psycho-Social issues of Women Students in Higher Education: A Study in Vijayapura District of Karnataka |
Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Manavlok Research Bulletin |
2020 |
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11 |
Understanding Communication in Indian Families: A Social Work Perspective |
(Co-authored) Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Wesleyan Journal of Social Work |
2020 |
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12 |
Gerontological Social Work in 21st Century |
(Co-authored) Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Shodh Sanchar Bulletin |
2020 |
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13 |
Life Satisfaction among the Elderly Women in Rural Belagavi |
(Co-authored) Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Shodh Sanchar Bulletin |
2020 |
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14 |
Parental Communication with Adolescent Girls: A Social Work Perspective |
(Co-authored) Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Our Heritage |
2020 |
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15 |
Psychological Facet of Female Elderly Commercial Sex Workers |
Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Active Aging: Dynamics in the Post-Modern Era (Etd) |
2019 |
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16 |
Self-Esteem of Substance Abused Children in Vijayapura City |
(Co-authored) Dr. G. B. Sonar |
A Journal of Composition Theory |
2019 |
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17 |
Exploring Risk Factors for Substance Abused Children in Vijayapura City |
(Co-authored) Dr. G. B. Sonar |
International Journal of Management Technology and Engineering |
2019 |
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18 |
Whether Family and Gender matters in Manifestation of Life Stress among Professional Post Graduate Students? |
Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Social Work Foot Prints |
2018 |
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19 |
Learning to Practice and Practicing to Learn: An impact study on Participatory Pedagogy in Social Work Education |
Dr. G. B. Sonar |
South Asian Journal of Participative Development |
2018 |
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20 |
Poverty and Substance Abuse: A study of Adolescents in Vijayapura city of Karnataka |
(Co-authored) Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Research Journal of Philosophy and Social Science International Journal |
2018 |
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21 |
Issues of Women Domestic Workers in India |
(Co-authored) Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Historicity International Research Journal |
2018 |
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22 |
Research Aptitude among University Students |
(Co-authored) Dr. G. B. Sonar |
South Asian Journal of Participatory Development |
2017 |
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23 |
Teaching Social Work Practice through Intervention Fieldwork |
Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Social Work Foot Prints |
2017 |
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24 |
Social Exclusion of Women in India: A Critique of The Legislations, Policies and Programmes related to Female Elderly Commercial Sex Workers |
Dr. G. B. Sonar |
South Asian Journal of Participative Development |
2017 |
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25 |
Theories and Modules of Working with Groups |
Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Social Group Work: A Method of Social Work (Etd) |
2017 |
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26 |
Youth and Substance Abuse: A Social Work Study in Kalaburagi city of Karnataka |
Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Indian Streams Research Journal |
2017 |
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27 |
Indian Youth in Agriculture: Some Concerns |
Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Indian Streams Research Journal |
2016 |
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28 |
Influence of Socio-Cultural Variables on Coping Patterns of the Elderly: A Study in rural Kalaburagi of Karnataka |
Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Indian Streams Research Journal |
2016 |
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29 |
Young Sex Workers and their Health Hazards in Old Age: A Study in Mumbai-Karnataka Region |
Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Journal of Global Economy |
2016 |
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30 |
Corporeal Difficulties among the Female Commercial Sex Workers during Old Age: A Study in Mumbai-Karnataka Region, |
Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Deeksha Journal of Social Work, |
2016 |
| 31 | Community Mobilisation through Field Work Practices for Sustainable Development | Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Sustainable Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation: Social Work Responses and Challenges (Etd) |
2015 |
| 32 | Higher Education in Karnataka: A Gender Analysis | Dr. G. B. Sonar | Where do I Stand (Etd) | 2015 |
| 33 |
Social Exclusion: A study on female elderly commercial sex workers in B3 districts of Karnataka |
Dr. G. B. Sonar | Exclusion and Inclusion of Dalit and Minority Communities in India (Etd) | 2014 |
| 34 |
Living Conditions of Female Elderly Commercial Sex Workers: A study in Mumbai-Karnataka region |
Dr. G. B. Sonar | Innovations in Women Empowerment: Social Work Perspective (Etd) | 2014 |
| 35 | Micro Planning Techniques: A Key for Rural Development | Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Agricultural Extension Education: Need of the hour (Etd) |
2013 |
| 36 | Attitudes, Roles and Skills of Community Organiser | Dr. G. B. Sonar |
Community Organisation and Social Action (Etd) |
2013 |
| 37 | Mahile, Samaja Karya haguAbhivrudhiMeemanshe | Dr. G. B. Sonar | Social Work Foot Prints | 2013 |
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38 |
Social Exclusion: A Study on Elderly Female Commercial Sex Workers in Bijapur, Bagalkot and Belgaum districts of Karnataka
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Dr. G. B. Sonar
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Human Rights and Social Exclusion in Globalized India: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities for Social Inclusion (Etd)
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2012
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39
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Psychological Competence in Old Age
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Dr. G. B. Sonar
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Social Work Foot Prints
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2012
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40
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Coping with Old Age: A Review
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Dr. G. B. Sonar
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Social Work Journal (biannual)
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2010
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41
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Health Care and Empowerment of Rural Women: A Case of Self Help Groups
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(Co-authored) Dr. G. B. Sonar
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Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences
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2010
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42
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Personnel Management and Strategies for Cement Industries in Karnataka
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(Co-authored) Dr. G. B. Sonar
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Developmental Perspectives: Issues, Challenges and Interventions
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2010
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43
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People Participation in Sustainable Agriculture: A study in Gulbarga and Bijapur districts
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(Co-authored) Dr. G. B. Sonar
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Journal of Global Economy,
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2006
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44
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A study on AIDS awareness among Commercial Sex Workers of Bellary district
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Dr. G. B. Sonar
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Journal of Global Economy
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2005
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45
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Intergenerational Issues in Old Age: A study of Gulbarga District of Karnataka,
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Dr. G. B. Sonar
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Indian Journal of Gerontology
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2004
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46
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Old Age Pensioners – A Socio-Psychological Study
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Dr. G. B. Sonar
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Indian Journal of Gerontology
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2004
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47
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Innovations In Social Work And Major Challenges: A Critical Analysis
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Dr. Ramesh M. Sonkamble
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EPRA International Journal of Economic Growth and Business Review
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2019
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48
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A Study On Superstition Beliefs In Muslim Women’s Community
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(Co-authored) Dr. Ramesh M Sonkamble
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Adalya Journal
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2019
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| 49 | “Struggles of Women-A Social Classification” | Dr. Ramesh M. Sonkamble | EPRA International Journal of Economic Growth and Business Review | 2020 |
| 50 | “A Study on Socio and Economic Status of pourakarmikas in Vijapuara District Karnataka” | Dr. Ramesh M. Sonkamble | ‘Akhsar Wangmay’ | 2021 |
| 51 | Quality of Work Life of Pourakarmikas | (Co-authored) Dr. Ramesh M Sonkamble | Sambodhi | 2021 |
| 52 | A Study on Reproductive Health Awareness among Post Graduate Students of Social Science Faculty in Vijayapura Taluka | Dr. Kalavati H. Kamble | Shodh Sanchar Bulletin | 2020 |
| 53 | Rural Poverty Alleviation through Self Help Groups (with special reference to Northern Karnataka | Dr. Kalavati H. Kamble | Research Journal of Philosophy & Social Sciences – A Peer Reviewed & Refereed International Journal | 2016 |
| 54 | Sanitation and Women | Dr. Kalavati H. Kamble | GOLDEN RESEARCH THOUGHT, International Recognition Multidisciplinary Research Journal | 2016 |
| 55 | Rural Poverty Alleviation through SHGs | Dr. Kalavati H. Kamble | THIRD CONCEPT, An International Journal of Ideas | 2014 |
| 56 | Addressing Domestic Violence Against Women | Dr. Kalavati H. Kamble | Cognitive Discourses International Multidisciplinary Journal | 2014 |
| 57 | Unemployment in India: A Review | Dr. Kalavati H. Kamble | Golden Research Thoughts Journal, | 2014 |
| 58 | A Study on Women Empowerment Through Self Help Groups: With Special Reference to Northern Karnataka | Dr. Kalavati H. Kamble | RESEARCH ARENA, A Multi-Disciplinary International Refereed Research Journal | 2014 |
| 59 | A Study on Street Children | Dr. Kalavati H. Kamble | Innovative Thoughts, International Research Journal (Bi-Monthly) | 2014 |
| 60 | A Study on Menstrual Hygiene Among Adolescent Girls | Dr. Kalavati H. Kamble | XXXII Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Professional Social Work, Theme on Innovations in Women Empowerment: Social Work Perspective | 2013 |
| 61 | Study on Psycho-Social Status of Beedi Rolling Women in Solapur City | Dr. Kalavati H. Kamble | Journal of Thematics Journal of Social Sciences | 2013 |
| 62 | A Study on Urban Poverty Eradication through Micro- Finance in Bijapur City | Dr. Kalavati H. Kamble | Deccan Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities | 2013 |
- Smart Classrooms
- Department Library
- Computer Lab
- Research Lab
- Seminar Hall
- Orientation Programme for MSW I semester students
- APD and TISS student interaction programme for MSW III sem students
- Awareness programme on World Deaf and Dum day
- Awareness programme among Gender Sensation
- Awareness programme on Covid-19 Pandemic: Yoga for Stress Management
- Awareness programme on Women Mental Health & Covid-19 Pandemic Situation
- World Aids Day Programme
- Virtual Awareness Programme
- Awareness programme on Impact of Covid-19 on Unorganised Workers
- Self Immunity Check: A Success Story of COVID Relief in Karnataka