A research committee has been formed to promote and supervise research activities at the Institute. The committee comprises the following members:

Dr. N K Thingalaya, Chairman Academic Council, JKSHIM - Chairman
Dr. S Shiva Ramu, former IIM Professor & Director, SIM, Tumkur - Member
Dr. Krishna Kothai, Director, CRS, MAHE, Manipal - Member
Dr. N S Shetty, Honorary Professor, JKSHIM, Nitte - Member
Dr. M S Moodithaya, Director, JKSHIM - Member Secretary

The committee meets at least twice a year and submits a report to the Trust at the end of every academic year, evaluating the research activities undertaken during the year. To facilitate research activities, centres for studies in banking and finance, WTO and globalisation and corporate philanthropy have been established.

Centre for Studies on Banking & Finance

In the contemporary globalised scenario, the Banking and Financial sectors are undergoing tremendous changes posing managerial challenges. These sectors have far reaching impacts on all other sectors of the economy. With India emerging as a powerful global player, issues concerning banking and finance necessitate serious academic consideration.

The Centre for Studies on Banking & Finance was formally inaugurated on August 16, 2005 by Mr. K L Gopalakrishna, Executive Director, Corporation Bank.

Objectives:

The centre in general, aims in promoting studies on emerging issues in banking and finance. The specific objectives are:

• Developing resource base to facilitate research studies on different dimensions of the sector.
• Providing training, Executive Development Programs and consultancy services to the banking industry and academia.
• Developing contemporary curriculum for a masters program with Banking and Finance as a specialised stream.
• Encouraging industry sponsored research and doctoral studies.

The following are projects and programs that have been completed under the Centre for Studies on Banking and Finance:

• Grameena Banks in India : A Re-assessment
  Funding Agency : Syndicate Bank
• Banking Challenges : Can Small remain Beautiful?
  Funding Agency : Karnataka Bank Ltd.
• Indian Banks - Profitability, Publicity and Popularity
  Funding Agency : Canara Bank and Syndicate Bank
• Project on Micro Finance and Rural Employment : An Appraisal of the Potentialities
  Funding Agency : NABARD

The forthcoming activities of the Centre include studies on An Assessment of Banking Penetration in India : A Statistical Analysis, The Emerging issues in Rural Insurance and Mergers and Acquistions in Indian Banking Industry and seminars on Small Banks and Big Challenges - The Road Ahead and A Sustainable Model for Rural Micro Finance Institution.

Chairman: Dr. N K Thingalaya
Research Co-ordinator: Prof. Radhakrishna Sharma
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As the borders of time and distance are being erased by technology leading to a global village, there are several challenges and emerging opportunities. As the independent economies get integrated into a global economy, agencies like the WTO and multi-lateral agencies like World Bank and IMF, have a pivotal role in the globalised era. Globalisation inaddition, to creating several opportunities is posing innumerable challenges with far reaching implication for developing nations like India.

Objectives:

This centre promotes studies on WTO related issues and the implications of globalisation for different sectors of the Indian economy. Some of the specific objectives are:

• Developing a database to facilitate studies on Globalisation.
• Sectoral studies on implications of WTO agreements.
• Organise seminars on emerging issues on WTO and Globalisation.
• Encourage research on contemporary issues on Globalisation.

A study on WTO and its implications for Indian agriculture is a project that has been completed by the Centre. The Indian Institute of Banking and Finance was the funding agency for the project. The Centre has also held seminars on Managing Rural Sector in the context of Globalisation, WTO and Higher Education and Awareness programmes on WTO and Globalisation.

The forthcoming activities are studies on Competitiveness of Indian Agriculture in the Global Market, WTO and Higher Education : An Indian Perspective and Sector specific studies on implications of WTO, and seminars on EDP on Intellectual Property Rights and Awareness programmes on WTO and its implications.

Chairman: Dr. N S Shetty
Research Co-ordinator: Dr. Sudhir Raj K
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The Centre for Studies on Corporate Philanthropy enshrines aspiration and efforts in the field of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. The centre addresses crucial issues associated with the philanthropical activities and macro business environment.

The Centre was formally inaugurated on November 19, 2005 by Dr.Masayuki Deguchi, President, International Society for Third Sector Research, Boston, USA.

Objectives:

• To improve the understanding of the field of philanthropy and third sector reforms in theory as well as in practice, through conceptual and empirical research.
• Encourage discussions, disseminate information on these areas through publications, policy briefs, working papers, case studies, conferences and seminars and other such methods.
• To undertake research and consultancy studies.
• Launching newer programs in the areas of corporate social responsibility.

The Centre has organised conferences and seminars on National conference on "Corporate Philanthropy and Social Development in India", National seminar on "Management of Not for Profit organisations - some issues and concerns" and a One day seminar on "Governance of NGOs". The Centre for Studies on Corporate Philanthropy has also completed a study on Corporate Philanthropy and Social Development - A study in Karnataka. Ford Foundation, Project on Third Sector, University of Mysore was the funding agency for the project.

Chairman: Dr M S Moodithaya
Research Co-ordinator: Prof. Sudhir M
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