Our Vision
A Common Platform for Every Badaga Scholar
Our Mission
Five Commitments
To establish this initiative as a role model for the next generation.
Guide and mentor
To guide and mentor youngsters from our community.
Motivate towards research
To motivate the younger generation toward higher education and research.
Share experience
To share our experiences and provide exposure to academic, research, and career opportunities.
Build an open door
To create a platform where youngsters can confidently reach out and seek guidance.
Sustain the mentorship
To help them benefit from sustained academic and professional mentorship.
Impact & Progress
The Journey So Far
From an approval at the KBGA General Meeting to a network of more than 400 doctorates in under six months.
Approval Received
Following discussion at the previous KBGA General Meeting and the approval received, the creation of a dedicated forum for Badaga doctorates was set in motion.
Badaga Doctorates’ Forum Initiated
The Forum was formally launched. Considering its significance and value, more than 400 doctorates have joined so far — retired scholars, currently working academics and early-career researchers alike.
Inauguration Ceremony & Virtual Meet
Welcome address by the President of KBGA · introductory address by Dr. H. Bhojraj, former ISRO Scientist · keynote address by Dr. Sundharadeva, IAS (Retd.).
Badaga Higher Studies Forum
A Research Scholars’ and Master’s Degree Students’ Forum founded in association with the Doctorates’ Forum, now with 46 members.
235 Member Profiles Compiled
Detailed academic profiles collected across 16 disciplines, 167 hattys and 214 institutions — the foundation of the Badaga Doctorates’ Album.
Annual Meet & Conference
The Forum’s flagship gathering — bringing doctorates, research scholars and students together in person and online.
What the Forum Delivers
Benefits
Six commitments the Forum makes to every member — from the newest research scholar to the most senior professor.
Research Exposure
Research exposure and support for higher education across every discipline represented in the Forum.
Networking
Networking opportunities among doctorate holders in India and abroad.
Knowledge Sharing
Sharing of knowledge, experiences and success stories among members.
Mentoring & Career Guidance
Mentoring and career guidance for youngsters towards research and academics.
Access to Experts
Opportunities for youngsters to connect with experts and benefit from structured guidance.
Meet & Conference
Organizing the Badaga Doctorates hybrid and virtual Meet & Conference to strengthen the Forum and elevate it to the next level.
Looking Ahead
Future Prospects
Four ambitions that will shape the Forum’s next phase.
A Community Academic Fund
To develop a fund to support aspiring youngsters in their academic journey.
National & International Integration
Integrating national and international Badaga associations for fund generation and educational development.
An Educational Institution
To explore the feasibility of establishing an educational institution for the benefit of our community’s students.
Global Research Network
To expand the network globally and strengthen community research and academic excellence. The Badaga Doctorates’ Album will be included in the community library.
Be Part of It
Join the Forum
Every Badaga doctorate, research scholar and master’s student is welcome. Add your profile to the Forum and be part of the next chapter.
Badaga Doctorates’ Forum
Uniting all Badaga doctorates under a common platform for academic collaboration, networking and community development. Initiated 16 February 2026 with the approval of the KBGA General Meeting.