Events and Activities

The Institute for Inclusive Growth and Development (IIGD), Dharwad, conducted its first Full Stack Web Development internship from 8 June 2026 to 31 July 2026. Darshan P Pawar, a student of the Bachelor of Technology programme in Computer Science and Engineering at PES University, Bengaluru, was engaged as a Full Stack Web Developer Intern and worked remotely under the guidance of Ramappa Savadatti, Member Secretary of the Institute. The internship covered the design, development, deployment, and search engine optimisation of the Institute’s official website, https://iigd-dharwad.org, which was completed and launched successfully within the internship period. This is the first online home of the Institute and brings its work together in one public place....

The 12th International Yoga Day was celebrated in the premises of Maradi Basaveshwara Temple, located amidst the scenic Malnad surroundings of Kyarakoppa Village in Dharwad Taluk. The event was organized by the Institute for Inclusive Growth and Development (IIGD), Dharwad. **Dr. S....

The Institute for Inclusive Growth and Development (IIGD), Dharwad, successfully conducted a two-month workshop on "Data Collection and Report Writing" during April–May 2026 for the undergraduate students of KLE’s P. C. Jabin Science College, Hubballi. The workshop was organized in coordination with the Department of Statistics with the objective of enhancing students’ understanding of research methodology, data collection techniques, and report writing skills....

A panel discussion on the Karnataka State Budget 2026–27 was organized by the Institute for Inclusive Growth and Development (IIGD), Dharwad, at the Pensioners’ Hall near LIC, Dharwad. The programme commenced with a prayer song, followed by the welcome address and introduction of the panel members and the chairperson of the programme. The programme was formally inaugurated by lighting the lamp. On this occasion, **Dr....

The Institute for Inclusive Growth & Development (IIGD), Dharwad, in association with the Department of Economics and IQAC of Government First Grade College & PG Centre, Shikaripur, organized a one-day workshop on "Research Methods and Hands-on Excel Training for Data Analysis" on 30 June 2025. The programme commenced with the inaugural session, which was compered by a PG student. Mr. Basavanna, Organising Secretary, welcomed the dignitaries and participants....

The Institute for Inclusive Growth and Development (IIGD), Dharwad, successfully completed the field data collection work for the project titled "Assessing Climate Vulnerability and Livelihood Challenges of the Urban Poor in Hubballi-Dharwad" in collaboration with Integrated Design (INDE), Bengaluru. The project aimed to understand the climate-induced vulnerabilities faced by urban poor settlements in the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation area and to study the role of alternative energy in supporting livelihoods. As part of the Terms of Reference agreed upon between INDE and IIGD, Dharwad, the Institute undertook extensive field-level data collection activities with precision and in alignment with the objectives of the project. Under the project, IIGD conducted household surveys covering 150 households across selected settlements through purposive sampling techniques and fourteen Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) across different urban poor settlements within the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation area....

A one-day workshop on "Research Methodology and Data Analysis" was jointly organized by Government First Grade College and PG Centre, Dharwad, and the Institute for Inclusive Growth and Development (IIGD) under the IQAC initiative for the students of the Department of Economics and other Social Sciences and Humanities disciplines. The workshop aimed to enhance students’ understanding of research methodology, project report writing, and data analysis techniques. The programme was presided over by **Prof. Nalini V....

On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated on April 14, 2025, the Institute for Inclusive Growth and Development (IIGD), Dharwad, organized a programme at its Head Office in Sattur, Dharwad, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar....

A one-day workshop on "Research Methodology and Project Report Writing" was organized by the Department of Economics and Research & Development Cell in collaboration with Institute for Inclusive Growth and Development (IIGD), Dharwad, under the sponsorship of the IQAC at Shri Siddeshwara Government First Grade College and PG Study Centre. On this occasion, **Dr. S. V....

Under the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), the Department of Economics organized a special lecture programme in the college on 27/11/2024. On this occasion, Dr. Balakrishna Bendre and Mr. Shanmukh Hiremath, members of the Institute for Inclusive Growth and Development (IIGD), Dharwad, attended the programme as the resource persons and delivered a special lecture on the topic "Importance and Opportunities of Economics Education and Research in Economics." During the lecture, they explained the significance of studying Economics, the future opportunities available in the field, and the scope of research in Economics....

At Institute for Inclusive Growth and Development (IIGD), Dharwad, a special awareness programme was conducted on 23-11-2024 at Smt. Ningamma Bommaiah Government High School. On this occasion, **Dr. Ramesh S....

Certificates of participation for the Two-Month Workshop on "Field Survey and Data Analysis" (May–June 2024), jointly organized by the Institute for Inclusive Growth and Development (IIGD), Dharwad, and P.C. Jabin Science College, Hubballi, were distributed to the students of P.C. Jabin Science College, Hubballi. The certificates were presented by IIGD members **Dr....

On June 11, 2024, the Institute for Inclusive Growth and Development (IIGD), Dharwad, in association with the Department of Economics of Government First Grade College and PG Centre, Dharwad, organized a one-day workshop on "Research Methodology and Data Analysis." The workshop was conducted under the initiative of the IQAC and the Department of Economics. Mrs. Saraswathi Patil, Head of the Department of Economics, served as the coordinator of the workshop. The programme was presided over by **Dr....

On the occasion of World Environment Day celebrated on June 5, the Institute for Inclusive Growth and Development (IIGD), Dharwad, organized a tree plantation programme at Government Model Primary School, Tadasinakoppa, Dharwad. The programme was conducted with the objective of creating awareness among students and the local community about environmental conservation and the importance of protecting nature through afforestation activities. The programme was presided over by Mr. Ningappa Koliwad, Principal of the school....

On 13/05/2024, the Institute, in association with the Department of Economics, GFGC, Akkialur, Haveri, organised a one-day workshop on "Research Methodology and Data Analysis." The workshop was organised by the Department of Economics, and the HOD of the Department, Mr. Basavanna, was also the coordinator of the workshop. The principal of the college, **Dr. V....

An April 27, 2024 special lecture was organized at P. C. Jabin Science College, Hubballi, with the objective of enhancing students’ understanding of field-based research and data analysis techniques. On this occasion, **Dr....

On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated on April 14, 2024, Institute for Inclusive Growth and Development (IIGD), Dharwad, organized a programme at its office in Sattur, Dharwad, to commemorate the birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar. The programme was conducted by garlanding the portrait of **Dr....

A Voter Awareness Campaign - 2024 was organized on April 2, 2024, by the District SVEEP Committee and Dharwad Zilla Panchayat with the objective of creating awareness among the public regarding the upcoming General Elections. Members of the Institute for Inclusive Growth and Development (IIGD), Dharwad, actively participated in the awareness campaign and extended their support towards promoting voter awareness and encouraging citizens to exercise their democratic rights responsibly. Among the participants were Ramappa Savadatti, Secretary of IIGD, Mr. Malatesh Aralikatti, and other members of the Institute....

Date: 20/03/2024. A special workshop was organised by the KLE's Society's P. C. Jabin Science College in association with the Department of Statistics and in collaboration with IIGD....

In February 2024, Ms. Seema Kulkarni worked as a consultant on behalf of IIGD for the Gujarat Institute of Development Research, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She carried out tasks such as entering interview data into the KOBO Toolbox software, conducting a literature review, and handling research data.

On 19/01/2024, a special workshop was organised by the KLE's Society's P. C. Jabin Science College in association with the Department of Statistics and in collaboration with IIGD. The guest speaker on the occasion was **Dr....

Special seminar was organised by the Institute in the KLE's Society's P. C. Jabin Science College in collaboration with the Department of Statistics and in association with the School of Life Science on 22/11/2023. The guest speaker on the occasion was Professor Rudra Narayana Mishra, Assistant Professor, Gujarat Institute of Development Research, Ahmedabad, Gujarat....