Objective
This page aims to showcase Dr. Keshav Walke’s extensive research contributions through various publications, including research papers, books, and chapters. His work has focused on social issues such as tribal rights, socio-economic challenges, public health, and environmental impact, with a commitment to advancing academic knowledge and supporting policy development.
Ongoing & Completed Research Projects
RESEARCH SUBJECT: “Socio-economic Study of Rowaghat Area in Bastar District, Chhattisgarh” (Principal Investigator)
COMMENCEMENT DATE: February 2006
COMPLETION DATE: April 2006
EMOLUMENTS DRAWN: ₹ 1,50,000
SPONSORING AGENCY: National Environment Engineering & Research Institute, Nagpur
RESEARCH SUBJECT: “ASSESSMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM IN JHARKHAND STATE” (TOOL DEVELOPMENT & DATA ANALYSIS)
COMMENCEMENT DATE: OCTOBER 2009
COMPLETION DATE: DECEMBER 2009
EMOLUMENTS DRAWN: 60,000
SPONSORING AGENCY: UNICEF,JHARKHAND
RESEARCH SUBJECT: A Social Audit of Gram Sabhas in Bhamragad and Etapalli Block of Gadchiroli District (Maharashtra State) (Principal Investigator)
COMMENCEMENT DATE: July 2010
COMPLETION DATE: March 2013
EMOLUMENTS DRAWN: 56,000
SPONSORING AGENCY: University Grant Commission (UGC), New Delhi
RESEARCH SUBJECT : Preventing Parent to Child Transmission (PPTCT) through early identification, care, and support of Pregnant Women for Improving Maternal Health Outcomes in two high HIV prevalence districts of India.
COMMENCEMENT DATE: NOVEMBER 2014
COMPLETION DATE: NOVEMBER 2014
EMOLUMENTS DRAWN: 62,000
SPONSORING AGENCY: MAMTA Health Institute for Mother & Child, New Delhi
RESEARCH SUBJECT : Socio-Economic Study of Gosikhurd PAFs (Associate Investigator)
COMMENCEMENT DATE: JULY 2014
COMPLETION DATE: DECEMBER 2014
EMOLUMENTS DRAWN: 19,67,000
SPONSORING AGENCY: Divisional Commissioner, Nagpur
RESEARCH SUBJECT : Impact of Tiger Reserves on Tribals’ Life: An Empirical Study in the Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra State (Principal Investigator)
COMMENCEMENT DATE: JANUARY 2014
COMPLETION DATE: FEBRUARY 2017
EMOLUMENTS DRAWN: 8,00,000
SPONSORING AGENCY: INDIAN COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH (ICSSR), NEW DELHI
RESEARCH SUBJECT : Report of the Third Party Data Verification of Village Profile & Taluka Planning Atlas (Principal Investigator)
COMMENCEMENT DATE: JUNE 2017
COMPLETION DATE: MARCH 2018
EMOLUMENTS DRAWN: 23,15,000
SPONSORING AGENCY: DIRECTORATE OF ECONOMICS & STATISTICS, GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT
RESEARCH SUBJECT : Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of Providing Water Facility to the Left Out / Partially Covered Habitations in Rural Areas of Himachal Pradesh
COMMENCEMENT DATE: JUNE 2018
COMPLETION DATE: SEPTEMBER 2018
EMOLUMENTS DRAWN: 10,00,000
SPONSORING AGENCY: HIMACHAL PRADESH IRRIGATION & PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT (HPIPH Department)
RESEARCH SUBJECT : Tribal & Other Traditional Dwellers in Protected Areas in India: Study of their Rights, Issues, and Challenges”
COMMENCEMENT DATE: March 2020
COMPLETION DATE: Ongoing
EMOLUMENTS DRAWN: 40,00,000
SPONSORING AGENCY: TRI, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government Of India
RESEARCH SUBJECT : Mapping Indigenous Geographies & Socio-Biodiversity of Gond Tribes in the Eastern Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra State (Associate Investigator)
COMMENCEMENT DATE: September 2023
COMPLETION DATE: Ongoing
EMOLUMENTS DRAWN: 11,00,000
SPONSORING AGENCY: Indian Council Of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi
"Impact of Tiger Reserves on Tribals’ Life":
Objective: To study the socio-economic impact of tiger reserves on tribal communities in Vidarbha.
Outcome: Provided empirical data to advocate for policy changes to improve the livelihood and rights of displaced tribal populations.
"Socio-Economic Study of Gosikhurd PAFs"
Collaboration: With local government and NGOs, this study evaluated the socio-economic status of project-affected families (PAFs).
Significance: Offered actionable recommendations for better compensation and rehabilitation programs for affected families.
Tribal and Other Traditional Dwellers in Protected Areas in India
Ongoing Study: Investigates the rights, issues, and challenges faced by tribal communities in protected areas across India.
Focus: Legal rights, access to resources, and sustainable livelihoods.