ECONOMICS

Prof. EtikalaPurushotham is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Economics at the Nizam College, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana State. His interests are Agriculture Economics, Trends in Globalisation, Public Economics, the Indian Economy and Telangana Economy. He has published more than 20 articles in national and international journals and participated in many conferences and workshops. Under his guidance, 10 PhDs were completed.

Dr. K. Venkataiah presently has been working (Since-2018) as an Assistant Professor of Economics (PT), Dept. of Economics Nizam College, Hyderabad.Altogether, he had the 20of years of teaching experience at various Degree colleges in the State ofTelangana. - Pragathi Degree College, Naziabad(2004-2016) and Aashritha DegreeCollege,Shamkarampet, Medak (2016-18). I did my Ph.Dand Awarded the Degree in December 2015,from the Dept. of Economics, Osmania University. I havemade significant contributions as a counsellorto Dr.BR AmbedkarOpen University, Hyderabad. To my credit, I have 10 published research papers and one book published entitled Problems and Prospects of Special Economic Zones in the United Andhra Pradesh in 2016. Further, to my credit,I qualified for TS-SET-2017.Since the inception of my carrier at Nizam College, I have been teaching classes for both U.G & P.G, handling the subjects - International Economics, Public Finance, Indian Economy, Quantitative Methods, Econometrics and Telangana Economy.

Dr. Sathish Raikindi is an accomplished academician and researcher with a distinguished carrier in the field of Economics. He currently holds the position of Assistant Professor (Part-Time) in the Department of Economics at the Nizam College, Osmania University (OU) and he has been teaching the subjects - Micro Economics, Quantitative Methods, International Economics, Agricultural Economics and Indian Economy for both UG and PG students since 2022. He completed his Ph.D. (2023) from the Department of Economics, Osmania University, Hyderabad. He completed his MA Economics in both the universities (Kakatiya University-2010-12 and Osmania University-2013-15). He baggedThree Gold Medals at M.A. level, Kakatiya University and cleared the APSET-2013. He awarded ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship for pursing his Ph.D. degree. He worked as a UGC Project Fellow in Major Research Project (MRP) at Kakatiya University and a Minor Research Project at Osmania University. He has 10 years of teaching experience at +2, U.G and P.G levels at various institutions in Telangana State. To his credit, he published 10 research papers in various reputed Journals and edited books. He attended 5 Research Workshops. He participated and presented 20 Research Papers in International and National Seminars. He is a Life Member of the Telangana Economic Association (TEA).

Dr K. Mohan Reddy had a faculty member in the Department of Economics, Kakatiya University, Warangal for the past 20 years and retired from the service. Presently, he has been working as an Adjunct Faculty Member cum coordinator for BA Honours course Dept. of Economics, Nizam College, and Hyderabad. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in Economics in 1996 from Kakatiya University. He was awarded a “Gold Medal” for his first rank at M.A. level and another “Gold Medal” for his first rank at M.Phil. level in the Faculty of Social Sciences. For his M.A., his specialist subjects were Agricultural Economics and Econometrics which still continue to be his specialisations. For his M.Phil, his specialist subject was Development Studies. He cultivated an interest in “Tribal Studies” during his research work. He has 35 years of teaching experience which includes 20 years of P.G. teaching. He is a resource person for various courses offered by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the Open University and the School of Distance Learning and Continuing Education, Kakatiya University. ThreePh.D. and Seven M.Phil., Scholars have been awarded their degrees under his supervision. His research experience spans 40 years. He has published 65 papers in various reputed journals and he has been associated with the preparation of reports for various projects. Furthermore, he has published 2 ground-breaking books entitled Indigenous Markets in India(A Study in Tribal Areas) and The Significance of Minor Forest Produce in the Indian Tribal Economy (Cambridge Scholars Publishers-London). Besides, he has also completed one Major Research Project and one Minor Research Project sponsored by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi. He has presented papers at different International, National, and State level seminars and conferences. He has attended UGC-sponsored Workshops on Quantitative Economics. He has been teaching Macro Economics, Economics of Growth and Development, Quantitative Methods, Econometrics, and Managerial Economics to Post Graduate students. Further, he is a member of various professional associations and institutions. He has been a course writer for books published in Economics by the Telugu Academy, Government of Telangana, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the Open University, and the School of Distance Learning and Continuing Education, Kakatiya University.

Venu Pulipati has been working as an Assistant Professor (PT) in Economics in Nizam College since October 2022 and having 7 years of academic experience at various educational institutions in Hyderabad, Telangana(2017 - 2022). Worked as Social Teacher for two academic years in Global Erudite, Kondapur, Hyderabad (2017 - 2019), and also worked as Degree and PG Lecturer for 5 Academic years in Vivek Vardhini Day College Koti, Hyderabad (2018 - 2022).He also delivered Guest lectures in Government City College, Ambedkar College, A.V College, Sreevani Women's College.He hascompleted Post-Graduation in M.A Economics from Osmania University in 2018 andqqualified TSSET-2019. He specialized in tteaching Macro Economics, Econometrics, Quantitative Techniques, International Economics, Research Methodology, Growth and Development, Economic History, Indian Economy, Public Economics, Mathematical Economics, Micro Economics, Agricultural Economics and Money and Finance.

Pandala Saritha has been Working as an Assistant Professor (PT) in Economics in Nizam College since October 2022 and having 22 years of academic experience at various Inter, Degree and PG colleges in Hyderabad, Telangana, i.eAnwar -Ul-Uloom Degree College, Mallepally (2002-2003). Keshav Memorial Girls Junior College, Narayanaguda (2003-2007), VivekaVardhini Junior College, Koti (2007-2008), Viveka Vardhini P.G. and Degree College, Koti (2008 to October 2022). I have done my Post Graduation in M.A Economics from Osmania University. I am persuing my Ph.D from Osmania Univerisity. I have qualified APSET-2013 which is conducted by the Osmania University. I have been teaching the different subjects of Economics - Micro Economics, Growth and Development, Telangana Economy, History of Economic Thought, Political Economy , Agricultural Economics and Statistic for Economics. I am enthusiastic to use my skills to educate students on academic and personality development, encourage them to think logically and creatively to increase their career growth and keep up with latest technological developments and lead them to their career prosperity.

I Dr.D.Venkataramana, an accomplished educator and economist based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Osmania University, awarded in August 2022. Demonstrating a profound commitment to academic excellence and personal growth, I embarked on my educational journey with a Bachelor's degree in Economics from K.R.R Govt. Degree College, followed by a Master's degree from P.G College Sec Bad, Osmania University. With over a decade of teaching experience, I haveserved as a contract lecturer in Economics at prestigious institutions including GDC (W) in Gajwel, SRNK GDC Banswada, and Bhavans New Science College in Narayanaguda. Additionally, I havemade significant contributions as a counselor at Dr.BR Ambedkar College, Hyderabad, and BRAOU. My teaching expertise encompasses a diverse range of subjects within economics, highlighting my dedication to fostering the intellectual growth of my students. I havetechnical proficiency includes mastery of M.S Office and English typing, complementing my strong analytical abilities and self-confidence. Proficient in operating systems such as M.S. Dos and Windows 98/2000, I demonstrate versatility in navigating technological platforms. Moreover, my multilingual fluency in Telugu, English, and Hindi facilitates effective communication across diverse settings. My personal and professional attributes, emphasizing, commitment to education, analytical prowess, and multilingual communication skills. As an educator and economist, continues to exemplify excellence and dedication in my endeavourur, making substantial contributions to the academic landscape.To impart quality economics education, particularly to economically disadvantaged students in society, and to devise effective solutions to economic issues are our principal goals.

I am Dr. Dubba Ranjith s/o Anjaiah, age 34. I completed my Master of Arts in Economics at Arts college, Osmania University in 2014. I worked as a part time Economics Faculty in Sidhartha Degree college from 2014 to 2017. I completed my Ph.D. in Economics, Deportment of Economics, Osmania university on PROBLRMS AND PROSPECTS OF BEEDI WORKERS IN TELANGANA – AN INTER DISTRICT ANALYSIS under supervision of Pro. M. Ramulu. I got ICSSR Fellowship during my Ph.D. I presented 10 research papers in national seminars and published them in different national and international journals. I worked as a research assistant for 3 ICSSR mezar research projects. I also published 3 books. I worked as an Assistant professor (PT) in the Dept. of Economics at Post Graduation College for Law (Bashebagh) from 2022 to 2023 November. I have been working in NIZAM college as an Assistant Professor (PT) in economics for both P.G and U.G courses. Now I am working with the prestigious NIZAM college assistant professor (PT) in economics for PG and UG from 25th November 2023 to still today.

Dr. K. Ugandhar Over 10 years of academic experience at various degree and junior colleges around the state of Telangana viz Jagruthi Degree College, Shankar pally ,Ranga Reddy District (2008-2011) and Sri Venkateshwara Degree College, Gajwel, Siddipet District, (2012-13) and R L D Govt Junior College, Marredpally (2019-2021) and UPGC,OU, Secunderabad (2022-23) still working in NizamCollege,O.U. from January 2024. Apart from this I have completed my Ph.D. on “A STUDY ON FISHERMEN CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN MAHABOOBNAGAR DISTRICT OF ANDHRAPRADESH” in 2017. As a faculty, I will utilize my skills to students educational needs and development, encourage creativity and higher –order thinking in a way that increases student performance to build a long –term career as a faculty in a position that offers opportunities for career growth and to keep up with cutting –edge teaching technologies that will allow me to use my strong passion for student development coupled with skills and experience that will enable me to make a difference.