Dr. Tukaram Badiger is a committed academician and trained Social Work professional with a Ph.D. in Social Work from the Central University of Karnataka. He has qualified both UGC-NET and SLET, NFSC awardee,

demonstrating his academic excellence and subject mastery. Dr. Badiger has actively contributed to national and international academic discourse through paper presentations on topics such as skill development, quality of life, and Professional Social Work. His scholarly work has been published in reputed peer-reviewed and Scopus/UGC CARE-listed journals. He is deeply involved in enhancing academic standards and serves as a resource person, subject expert, and independent assessor for the Karnataka Monitoring and Evaluation Authority (Government of Karnataka). In these roles, he plays a vital part in evidence-based policymaking in areas such as rural development, livelihood promotion, education, social defence, and human resource management. Dr. Badiger’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, research, and community service highlights his significant contribution to the field of Social Work and his dedication to driving social transformation.