Curriculum Vitae

Academic profile, research experience, publications, books, projects and policy-oriented work.

Professional CV

Dr. Mallikarjuna Naik Vadithe

ICSSR Postdoctoral Fellow | Economist | Tribal Development Researcher | Financial Inclusion & Public Policy Analyst
Hyderabad, Telangana, India   |   vmnaik@cess.ac.in / vmnaik@dr.com
+91 9885368898 / 9441031286   |   vmnaik.in
Development EconomicsEnvironmental EconomicsFinTechTribal DevelopmentStatisticsData AnalyticsWeb Technologies
14+Research Publications
8Books Published
10+Years Research Experience
1Patent Filed

Academic Qualifications

YearCourseUniversity / InstitutionDetails
2024–PresentICSSR Postdoctoral FellowCentre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), HyderabadResearch Topic: FinTech Solutions for Economic Inclusion in Tribal Regions of Andhra Pradesh
2023Ph.D. (Economics)Andhra University, VisakhapatnamAwarded. Thesis: A Study on Allocation and Appropriation of Scheduled Tribe Sub-Plan in Andhra Pradesh During 2007–08 to 2019–20
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2015MCASri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur75.20%; Specialization: Web Technologies; Project: Library Management System and Web Development Project using HTML, PHP, Java and .NET.
2014M.A. (Rural Development)Sri Krishnadevaraya University, AnantapurDistance Mode; 65.60%; Specialization: Environmental Economics and Development Economics.

Diploma / Certification Courses

Diploma in Journalism
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
2022–2023
Diploma in Multimedia
Star Feature of India, Hyderabad
2008–2009
PGDCA
Pace Group of Educational Institutions, Anantapur
2004–2005

Work Experience

Administrative Officer (Research)

Institute for Tribal Development Studies (ITDS)
Andhra Pradesh Government Registered Autonomous Research Institute (Regd. No. 463/2020; G.O. Rt. No. 292, dated 23.11.2021)

Duration: 05th April 2021 – 30th November 2024

Address: Plot No. 24, Sirigudi Nagar, Yendada, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh – 530045
Website: itds.res.in | Email: itdstsap@gmail.com

Responsibilities: Research proposal writing, fund raising, research management, project coordination, monitoring and evaluation, policy studies, tribal development research, field surveys, data analysis, report preparation, stakeholder engagement and institutional administration.

Projects Completed
  • Documentation of Functioning of PESA Grama Sabhas in Six ITDA Districts of Andhra Pradesh.
    Funded by Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India, 2020.
  • Evaluation Study of Central Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) Projects for 2015–16, 2016–17 and 2017–18 in selected tribal-majority districts of Andhra Pradesh.
    Funded by Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India, 2021.
  • Tribal Village Development Plans for 125 villages under PMAAGY Phase I.
    Funded by Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India, 2022–23.
  • Tribal Village Development Plans for 158 villages under PMAAGY Phase II.
    Funded by Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India, 2023–24.
Research Assistant

Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad
Institute recognised and funded by ICSSR, Government of India.

Duration: 10th August 2017 – 31st March 2021

Address: Nizamiah Observatory Campus, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500016
Website: cess.ac.in | Email: post@cess.ac.in

Contributed to multidisciplinary research projects, project coordination, field survey management, data analysis, documentation, report preparation, stakeholder consultations and policy-oriented socio-economic research.

Projects Completed
  • Socio-Economic Conditions of Relli Caste in North Coastal Districts. Funded by AP Social Welfare Department.
  • Budgetary Analysis of Tribal Sub-Plan Funds: A Quick Study. Funded by AP Tribal Welfare Department.
  • Literacy and Education Levels of Scheduled Tribes in Plan Areas of Andhra Pradesh. Funded by AP Tribal Welfare Department.
  • Documentation of Indigenous Knowledge and Health Care Practices of Tribals in Andhra Pradesh. Funded by AP Tribal Welfare Department.
  • Impact Assessment of Zero Budget Natural Farming in Andhra Pradesh using crop cutting experiments. Funded by Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Research Assistant – Project Based

Centre for Rural Studies and Development (CRSD), Anantapur

Duration:17th August 2011 – 28th July 2017

Worked on rural development, social welfare, primary education, socio-economic surveys, data collection, data analysis, report writing and field-based studies.

Address: #12-5-118, SBI Lakshmi Narasaiah Colony, Near Housing Board, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh – 515001
Email: crsdorgatp@gmail.com | Phone: 08554-246872

Projects Completed
  • Watershed Development Programme. Funded by AP Government.
  • Child Education Awareness Programme. Funded by AP Government.
  • SCP/TSP Budget Analysis Work. Funded by Global Human Rights.
  • Working towards realisation of minimum wages under NREGA, 2005. Funded by AP Government.
Junior Digital Assistant (Part-time) – Family Paper

Sakshi Telugu Newspaper

Duration: 2009 – 2010

Address: Gandhi Road, Ravindra Nagar, Pulivendula Road, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh – 516003.

Research Publications

  1. “Costs and Revenues on Tribal Lands in Andhra Pradesh: A Study of Visakhapatnam and Vizianagaram Districts”, Education & Society, Vol. 47, Issue 2, No. 21, April–June 2023, ISSN: 2278-6864. UGC CARE
  2. “An Analysis of the Allocation and Utilisation of Samagra Shiksha (SS) Funds in Tribal Areas of Andhra Pradesh”, Madhya Bharti, Vol. 84, No. 09, July–December 2023, ISSN: 0974-0066. UGC CARE
  3. “Assessing the Socio-Economic Impact of Government Schemes and Policies on Tribal Communities in Mulugu District, Telangana”, International Journal of Cultural Studies and Social Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1, No. 34, January–June 2024, ISSN: 2347-4777. UGC CARE
  4. “Climate-Smart Finance: Connecting Blue-Green Projects with Tribal Economic Resilience”, International Journal of Applied Research, 11(5), 296–309, 2025, ISSN: 2394-5869. DOI Online
  5. “Economic Transitions: Tribal Pathways Through Black, Blue, and Green Paradigms”, Indiana Journal of Economics and Business Management, Vol. 05, Issue 03, 2025, ISSN: 2583-3758. DOI Online
  6. “Financial Inclusion and Demographic Insights Among Tribal Communities in Andhra Pradesh: A Village-Level Analysis”, IOSR Journal of Economics and Finance, Vol. 16, Issue 3, Ser. 4, May–June 2025, pp. 29–39. DOI: 10.9790/5933-1603042939. Online
  7. “Functioning of Village Volunteer System in Tribal Villages of ASR District of Andhra Pradesh”, International Journal of Enhanced Research in Educational Development, Vol. 9, Issue 6, Nov–Dec 2021, ISSN: 2320-8708.
  8. “Empowering the Margins: Institutional Impact of PvTG Policies in Andhra Pradesh under Viksit Bharat 2047”, International Journal of Professional Studies, Vol. 16, Issue 1, Jul–Dec 2023. DOI: 10.37648/ijps.v16i01.007.
  9. “PvTGs and Government Policies and Programmes in Telangana: Institutional Impact, Social Inclusion, and Development Outcomes towards Viksit Bharat 2047”, International Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 14, Issue 1, Jan–Mar 2024. DOI: 10.37648/ijrssh.v14i01.006.
  10. “Jagananna Amma Vodi: A Case Study on the Implementation and Impact of a Welfare Scheme in Andhra Pradesh”, International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 6, Issue 2, March–April 2024. DOI
  11. “Social Identity and Mental Well-being among the Jarawa and Onge Tribes of the Andaman Islands”, The International Journal of Indian Psychology, Vol. 13, Issue 3, July–September 2025. DOI: 10.25215/1303.243.
  12. “Statistical Methods in Behavioural Research: The Role of ANOVA and MANOVA in Experimental Psychology”, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, Vol. 13, Issue 6, June 2025, ISSN: 2320-2882.
  13. “Blue Revolution and the Emerging Blue Economy in Telangana: Evaluating Policy Outcomes and Institutional Effectiveness”, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, Vol. 10, Issue 11, 2025. DOI
  14. “Assessing the Socio-Economic Impact of Government Schemes on Tribal Communities in Mulugu District, Telangana”, The Asian Economic Review, Vol. 60, March 2026, ISSN: 0004-4555.

Books Written & Published

  1. Scheduled Tribe Sub-Plan in Andhra Pradesh: Allocation and Appropriation (2007–08 to 2019–20), MANAK Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-48788-26-9.
  2. సుగాలి చరిత్ర, సంస్కృతి - ఒక అధ్యయనం, Anupama Printers Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad.
  3. Guardians of the Heartland: The Kalachuris and Their World (550–1225 CE), ASTITVA PRAKASHAN, ISBN: 978-93-70029-73-6.
  4. Urban Planning and Economic Development in India: Vision for 2050, MANAK Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-48788-40-5.
  5. Envisioning Telangana 2047: Journey Towards a US Dollar 3 Trillion Economy, MANAK Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-48788-38-2.
  6. Sustainable Power Sustainable Progress – Renewable Energy & Economic Change in Telangana, MANAK Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-48788-27-6.
  7. The New Era of Global Trade: Tariff Wars, Geopolitics, and India’s Strategic Response, Self-Publication, ISBN: 978-93-5602-315-4.
  8. Medaram Jatara: Asia’s Largest Tribal Festival, Swan Lake Publishing House, Hyderabad, ISBN: 978-93-5635-878-2.
Book Chapters
  1. Economic Impact of Iconic Festivals: A Regional Perspective; Indian Festival Book, Sanskruti Publication, Latur, ISBN: 978-81-985875-3-4.
  2. “Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Models: A New Frontier for Commerce and Management”, in Emerging Paradigms in Commerce and Management, ISBN: 978-81-991002-2-0, pp. 154–160.

University Course Material Developed

  1. M.A. Economics Semester IV – Public Economics, Paper II: 15 lessons, Prof. G. Ram Reddy Centre for Distance Education, Osmania University.
  2. M.A. Economics Semester III – Industrial Economics: 3 lessons, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad.

Patent / Intellectual Property

Artificial Intelligence–Driven Financial Inclusion and Credit Scoring System for Underserved and Tribal Economies
Indian Patent Application Filed. CBR Docket No. 63878, dated 29/04/2026; Mail Ref. No. PATRECSPCBR-51162.

Memberships in Economic Associations & Committees

Member, Research Advisory Committee, TCR & TM, AP (2022–2024)
Member, American Economic Association (AEA)
Member, Royal Economic Society (RES)
Member, Indian Economic Association (IEA)
Member, Andhra Pradesh Economic Association (APEA)
Member, Telangana Economic Association (TEA)
Member, East Asian Economic Association (EAEA)

Areas of Research Interest

Contemporary Economic Issues
  • Macroeconomic and microeconomic trends affecting rural and marginalised communities
  • Informal sector dynamics and labour market challenges
  • Fiscal policy and public finance for inclusive growth
Environmental Change & Livelihoods
  • Climate change and tribal/rural livelihoods
  • Natural resource management and ecological economics
  • Environmental policy and indigenous knowledge systems
Welfare of Disadvantaged Sectors
  • Tribal development policy and planning
  • TSP and special development funds
  • Education, health and social security among Scheduled Tribes

Papers Presented in Seminars and Conferences

  1. “History and Culture of the Sugali Tribe: A Case Study of Anantapur District”, XVIII Annual Conference of IASSI, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, 3–5 December 2017.
  2. “The Impact of Human Capital Development on Economic and Social Development”, Institute for Economic and Social Justice, Department of Economics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, 6–7 October 2018.
  3. “Socio-Ecology of a Tribe: The Chenchu – A Food Gathering Tribe in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana”, XIX Annual Conference of IASSI, NIRDPR, Hyderabad, 11–13 January 2019.
  4. “Symposium on Tribal Education in Telangana: Status, Issues, and Policy Measures”, ITDS Telangana & RBVRR Women’s College, 30 December 2024.
  5. “Fintech-Driven Economic Inclusion in Tribal Region Telangana: Pathways to an Inclusive and Sustainable State Economy”, Indian Economic Association, 108th Annual Conference, 21–23 December 2025.
  6. “Social, Cultural and Environmental Impact of Development Interventions: A Multidimensional Analysis of Tribal Regions in Telangana”, National Seminar on Women’s Contribution to Viksit Bharat, VCIWU, Hyderabad, 5–6 March 2026.

Technical Skills

SPSSSTATANCSSAdvanced ExcelKoBoToolboxHTML5CSSJavaChatGPTGoogle BardMicrosoft CopilotIBM WatsonRapidMinerOrangeOpenAI APINLTKAdobe PhotoshopCorelDRAWFinal Cut ProWindows 11macOS

Creative Writing & Public Communication

As of 2019, a total of 78 children’s stories authored by Dr. Mallikarjuna Naik Vadithe have been published in leading Sunday editions of newspapers such as Andhra Jyothi, Sakshi, Eenadu, and Namaste Telangana.

Personal Information

Father's NameRama Naik Vadithe
Marital StatusMarried
Languages KnownTelugu, English, Hindi
Permanent Address# MIG-II, B-16, F-6, Baghlingampalli, Opp. Saibaba Temple, Hyderabad – 500044
(Dr. Mallikarjuna Naik Vadithe)
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