Vijayavani • 07/03/2026
Opinion on the State Budget 2026–27 by Member Treasurer Dr. Balakrishna Bendre
A quote-style clipping featuring a member response on the budget and its implications.
Research Publications
Research in Progress
Our researchers are currently working on several studies. Publications will appear here as they are completed and reviewed.
Press and Media Coverage
Prajavani • 08/02/2026
Opinion on the State Budget 2026–27 by Member Secretary Mr. Ramappa Savadatti
A final clipping from the media set with a member quote and budget commentary.
Sanyukta Karnataka • 02/02/2026
Opinion on the Central Budget 2026–27 by Member Treasurer Dr. Balakrishna Bendre
An opinion piece linking education spending with wider social development goals.
Prajavani • 02/02/2026
Opinion on the Central Budget 2026–27 by Member Treasurer Dr. Balakrishna Bendre
A full-page newspaper feature with several short opinions from IIGD members.
Prajavani • 03/05/2025
Internship Awareness Program
A report on an internship awareness program organized by IIGD in Dharwad, highlighting the importance of internships, research opportunities, and career development for students.
Hosadigant • 01/05/2025
Internship and Research Workshop
A workshop on internships, research, academic writing, and career opportunities for college and postgraduate students, organized by IIGD in Dharwad.
Prajavani • 19/02/2024
Opinion on the State Budget 2024–25 by Member Secretary Mr. Ramappa Savadatti
A newspaper opinion column that highlights budget priorities and social sector spending.
Published Books
Aarthik Charche
Dr. Ramesh KampliIIGD Research Fellow
Published by: Fiscal Policy Institute, Government of Karnataka
A peer-reviewed research journal published by the Fiscal Policy Institute, Government of Karnataka, featuring contributions by IIGD Research Fellow Dr. Ramesh Kampli. The journal covers Karnataka’s fiscal landscape, development challenges, and policy analysis across rural, social, and economic dimensions.
Sustainable Human Development in Karnataka
Dr. M D Mattimani, Dr. S V Hanagodimath (Editors)
A souvenir for the One Day National Level Seminar on Sustainable Human Development in Karnataka, jointly organised by Shri Sharana Nooliya Chandayya Dr. B R Ambedkar Smaraka A.K.K Education Society Arts and Commerce College, Gangadhar Nagar Hubballi and CMDR, Dharwad. Publisher: IIGD, Dharwad.
Issues and Challenges of Unorganized Labour in Karnataka
Dr. N. A. Koujageri (Editor)
An edited volume exploring the issues and challenges faced by unorganized labour in Karnataka, published by the Institute for Inclusive Growth and Development (IIGD), Dharwad.
Souvenir: Balanced Regional Development in Karnataka — Issues and Challenges
Dr. Malleshi N Siddalingappanavar, Dr. S V Hanagodimath, Mr. Irfan Basha (Editors)
A souvenir for the One Day National Seminar on Balanced Regional Development in Karnataka: Issues and Challenges, jointly organised by Government First Grade College, Badami and the Centre for Multi-Disciplinary Research Development (CMDR), Dharwad. Publisher: IIGD, Dharwad.
Assessment of Financial Literacy in the Villages of Hangal Taluk
Balakrishna Bendre, V. M. Kummur, Basavanna, Ramappa Savadatti
A field research report assessing the level of financial literacy in the villages of Hangal Taluk, published in February 2024 in collaboration with IIGD, Dharwad and the Department of Economics, C G Bellad Government First Grade College (GFGC), Akkialur, District: Haveri.