ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Economics boasts a rich history dating back to the college's founding in 1962. It initially offered a B.A. program with an Economics focus. In 1991, department of Economics started teaching Business Economics to B.Com. program in Telugu Medium and later to B.Com English Medium program in 1993. Recognizing the evolving academic landscape, the department embraced the restructured B.A. course, like EPOM and HECA into its curriculum.
A testament to the department's strength, two permanent lecturer positions in Economics were sanctioned in 1970 through G.O. MS No. 594 Edn dated March 17, 1970. Since then, the department has consistently attracted a significant number of students, particularly those with a keen interest in economics.
DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING PRACTICES
Student Support and Engagement:
The Department of Economics a has a strong commitment to student success and academic excellence. Department offers specialized coaching to help students achieve their academic goals, including securing admission to postgraduate programs. To foster a dynamic learning environment, the department organizes various activities such as quizzes, debates, and discussions.
Effective Teaching and Assessment:
The department employs a comprehensive approach to teaching, combining lectures, seminars, assignments, and other assessments. To cater to the diverse needs of students, Department offers differentiated instruction, including specialized coaching for those requiring additional support.
Continuous Assessment and Support:
The department emphasizes continuous assessment and provides students with resources like question banks and model papers to aid their preparation. To reinforce learning, they conduct review sessions at the end of each academic year.
Succession List Of Lecturers
Name | Start Date | End Date |
Sri. M.V.V.S. Prasada Rao | 03-11-1981 | 14-07-1989 |
Miss. G.A. Suvarchala | 20-03-1984 | 22-11-1990 |
Smt. K. Leela Sundaramma | 09-06-1986 | 06-07-1990 |
Sri. T.V. Seshagiri Rao | 14-07-1989 | 04-07-1991 |
Sri. George | 22-11-1990 | 31-03-2003 |
Sri. G. Koteswara Rao | 05-07-1991 | 30-09-2002 |
Sri. T.V. Seshagiri Rao | 20-07-1991 | 30-09-2002 |
D. Apparao | 20-08-1991 | 30-04-1996 |
Sri. Madhusdhan Reddy | 22-11-2002 | 06-01-2009 |
Smt. K. Lakshmi Kantham | 08-09-2004 | 31-07-2007 |
Miss. P. Kalavathi | 09-08-2007 | 31-02-2008 |
Sri. K. Chakravarthi | 02-08-2008 | 31-06-2014 |
Miss. J. Suneetha Kumari | 09-07-2009 | 20-07-2012 |
Sri. Capt. M. Sreeramulu | 01-08-2013 | 31-12-2018 |
Dr. K. Yamuna | 07-06-2018 | Present |
G. Pavani Devi | 28-09-2021 | Present |