Dr. Shelvi M
Department of Arts and Humanities
Profile
Dr. Shelvi M
Assistant Professor of Kannada
Dr. Shelvi M is an accomplished academician, poet, researcher, and social contributor with over 15 years of teaching experience in Kannada literature and education. She has dedicated her career to teaching, research, literary activities, student development, and social service.
She holds a Ph.D. from Kannada University, Hampi, completed in 2025. Her academic interests include Kannada literature, Vachana literature, women’s literature, Kannada short stories, gender equality, and Kannada as a medium of education.
Alongside her academic pursuits, she is a poet and author, a state-level Kho-Kho player, a certified Yoga practitioner with a Master’s qualification in Yoga, and a committed social worker. Her multifaceted contributions to academics, literature, sports, and social service have been recognized through several international, national, and state-level awards.
Area
Qualification
B.A., M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Experience
15 Years
Publications
Book Chapters
- “Vachana Sahitya Mattu Jaagatika Daarshanikara Vichaaradhaaregalu” in Hosa Samshodhana Pravruttigalu (Manavika Mattu Samaja Vijnyanada Dvibhasha Samshodhana Lekhanagala Sangraha) (pp. 77–86). Published by Sharanabasaveshwara Mudranalaya, Kalaburagi. ISBN: 978-81-984255-0-8. (Co-author: Sanjay M Bale)
- “Vachana Sahithyadalli Parampare Hagu Adhunika Chinthanegalu” in Akshara Surya, Vol. 7, pp. 181–187. ISSN: E-ISSN: 2583-620X. (Co-authors: Lekhana Shree, Chandhana H.S.)
- “Kannada Sahithya Mathu Stree Samvedane” in Elluvu Prakashana, Vol. 1, pp. 260–267. ISBN: 9788195215041. (First Author: Dr. D.C. Ellevu Chitralinghaiah)
Journal Articles
- “Kannada Mahila Kathasahityadalli Stree Samvedanegala Swaroopa: Aayda Kathegarthiyarannu Anulakshisi” in Aksharasurya: Peer-Reviewed, Multi Lingual E-Journal, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 48–60. ISSN: E-ISSN: 2583-620X. DOI Link | Article Link
- “Vachana Sahithya Mathu Jeevana Movlyagalu, Vachanakarthiyara Jeevana Movlyagalu (Aydha Vachanakarthiyarannu Anulakshisi)” in International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, Vol. 12, pp. 446–450. ISSN: 2320-2882. Article Link
- “Kannada Katha Sahitya” in Akshara Surya, Vol. 5, pp. 84–89. ISSN: E-ISSN: 2583-620X. DOI Link
- “Nemichandra Avara Kathe: Sthree Samanathe” in International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), Vol. 12, pp. F-833–F837. Ref No: IJCRT/VOL12/ISSUE 2/684.
- “Shikshana Madhyamavagi Kannada: Varthamana Athankagalu” in Pratibimba: Multidisciplinary Kannada Research Journal of IIMRD, Vol. 2, pp. 56–60. ISSN: 2582-2284. PDF Link
Books
- Kannada Sahithya Mathu Stree Samvedane, Elluvu Prakashana. (First Author: Chitralinghaya)
Other Publications
- “Nemichandravara Katha Sahitya”, Davangere University. (First Author: Shibkumara Kansogi)
- “Kannada Sahityadalli Nelemutuva Preethi”, Government First Grade College Mallur. (First Author: Shivamurthy)
Awards and Accolades
International Level Awards
- “Bharat Shiksha Ratna Award”, awarded by Bharatiya Book of Records on the occasion of Teachers’ Day 2026.
- “International Vanita Award”, awarded by Chetana Foundation, Dharawad.
- “International Vanita Award”, awarded by Karnataka Social Club (R), Dharawad.
- “World Press Book of Record”, awarded by Chetana Foundation, Karnataka.
National Level Awards
- “Rashtra Mattada Kitturu Rani Chennamma Prasathi”, awarded by Belaku Sahithya Samskrutika Saikshanika Trust & Thaushree Sahithya Mathu Samskruthika Kala Vedike.
- “National Level Da. Ra. Bendre Award”, awarded by Belaku Sahithyika Mathu Samskrutika Trust, Raichur.
State Level Awards
- “Swarna Bhomistare Icone Award”, awarded by Swarnabhome Foundation, Karnataka, and Akshara Vijaya Kannada Masa Patrike.
- “Global Kannadati Award”, awarded by Karnataka Chalanachithra Kalavidhara Kshemabhivridhi Mandali, Bangalore.
- “Gyana Yogi Shiva Sharane Akkamahadevi Award”, awarded by Vishwa Kannada Kala Samsthe, Chithradurga.
- “Kannada NudIsiri Prashasti”, awarded by Chetana Foundation, Dharwad.
- “Shikshak Samman Award”, awarded by Chetana Foundation.
- “Karnataka Suvarnasiri State Level Award”, awarded by Kalakuncha Samskurthika Samsthe, Davanagere.
- “Best Teacher Award”, awarded by Janasiri Foundation, Bangalore.
- “State Level Rajya Anikethana Award”, awarded by Karnataka Rajya Anikethana Vedike, Bangalore, in association with Sirigannada Vedike, Kolar.
- “Prathama Mahila Sahithya Sammelana – Samvadakaru”, awarded by Megha Maithri Kannada Sahithya Sangha.
Academic Conferences
- “GSS Avara Kavitegallali Anvayyika Vimarshe” at Edhe Tumbe Hadidenu, organized by Samahitha, Silicon City College Kannada Department & Bangalore North University (Location: Siliconcity College, Krishnarajapuram, Bangalore – 39, Place: India).
- “Shikshana Mathu Samajadali Anuvadada Patra” at One Day National Level Multilanguage Conference on Language and Translation: Dimensions and Challenges, organized by Malleswaram Ladies’ Association, Academy of Higher Learning (Location: Online Presentation, Bangalore, Place: India).
- “Vachana Sahithya Mathu Darshanikara Vicharagalu” at Five-Day National Level Seminar on New Research Trends in Humanities and Social Sciences, organized by Sharnbasva University, Kalaburagi, Karnataka (Location: Online (39546-ISBN-2024P), Place: India).
- “Kannada Katha Sahitya” at Katha Sahityadalli Mahile, organized by REVA University (Location: REVA University, Bangalore, Place: India).
- “Kannada Sahitya: Samarasya Mathe Bandaya” at Kannada Sahitya Mathu Stri Samvedane, organized by Ellevu Prakashana, Tumkuru (Location: Diamond College of Management and Science, Bangalore, Place: India).
- “Kannada Sahitya: Parampare Mathu Adhunikathe” at International, organized by Vidya Prathama Dharge College, Tumkuru (Location: Tumkuru, Place: India).
- “Nuthana Kannada Nadu” at Nuthana Kannada Nadu, organized by Kannada Sahithya Parishath (Location: Gurubhavana, Anekal, Bangalore District, Karnataka, Place: India).
FDPs and Workshops
- Participated in a National Level FDP (Online Course/Lecture Series) on “Kannada Bashe, Sahithya Mathu Samskruthi – Maruchithane”, organized by Kannada Bashe, Sahithya Mathu Samskruth Adyayana Kendra, Saint Joseph University, Bangalore & Kuvempu Kannada Adyana Samste, Mysore University, Manasa Gangothri, Mysore (Location: Bangalore).
- Participated in a State Level FDP (Orientation) on “Kannada Sahithyadalli Tantrajnana”, organized by Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bengaluru (Location: Online).
- Participated in a National Level FDP (Orientation) on “Research Methodology”, organized by Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies (Location: Bangalore).
- “Criticism: Contemporary Context (National Dialogue)”, organized by Government of Karnataka, Department of Kannada and Culture, Bangalore District (Location: Nayana Auditorium, Kannada Bhavana, Bangalore).
- “Vishva Kannada Rajya Mattada Dakhale Kavigala Kavigosti Sammelana (India Book of Record)”, organized by Vishva Kannada Kala Samste, Chithradurga (Location: Asent Padavi Poorva College, Bangalore).
- “Rajya Mattada Kavigala Kalarava – 2025”, organized by Janasiri Foundation (Location: Puttanna Chetty Pura Bhavana, Bangalore).
- “Rashtra Mattada Kannada Kalarava Sammelana”, organized by Belaku Sahityaka, Shikshanika Mathu Samskurthika Trust, Raichur (Location: Panditha Siddaraja Bimbiladinni Rangha Mandira, Raichur).
- “Janapada Utsava”, organized by Vandana Culture Academy, Chandapura (Location: Nayana Sabhangana, Kannada Bhavana, Bangalore).
- “Kannada Sahithyadalli Tantrajnana”, organized by Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bengaluru (Location: Bangalore / Online).
Resource Person
- Inter-Collegiate Expert Talk: “Philosophy of Basaveshwara: Ethics, Equality, and Social Reform”, organized by T. John Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
- State Level Expert Talk: “Dharwada Nudi Sadagara”, organized by Chethana Foundation, Dharwad.

