Highlights
The department of Economics is one of the oldest departments in the college. Department of Economics was established in 1922. We are proudly said that PG department is the only one of the oldest department in the region. Post graduate class were started in 1926, before the established of Shivaji University, Kolhapur. The department of Economics also benefited from the knowledge that modern economist like Dr. V. M. Dandekar and Dr. Choudhari provided. Hon. Gopal Krishna Gokhale (Social Reformer &Indian economist) and Dr. Ajit Dange (Ex. Acting Vice-chancellor, Shivaji University, Kolhapur) both are the alumni in the department. In the department former heads are Dr. B. R. Dhekane, Prof. B. R. Vankundre, Prof. P.N. Pitre, Prof. B.S. Kulkarni etc. And present staff is Dr. T. K. Udgirkar (Assistant Professor & Head). The department goal is to raise knowledge of contemporary economic concepts by observing and comprehending contemporary activities.