CURRICULUM VITAE. Dr. R. SHANKAR. Chair, School of Social Sciences. Bharathidasan University India Tiruchirapalli Tamil Nadu, India.

CURRICULUM VITAE Dr. R. SHANKAR Home Address: Office Address: Chair, School of Social Sciences No.34, Kolla Mettu Lane, Professor in Sociology Chinnakadai Street, Director, Tiruchirapalli-620 002 Career Development& Counselling Cell, Tamil Nadu Bharathidasan University India Tiruchirapalli-620 024 Tamil Nadu, India. Mobile : 09443910780 Phone(Off) : 0431-2407575 Fax : +91-431-2407045 Grams : BDU E-Mail: cdccdirector.bdu@gmail.com drshankar50@gmail.com Date of Birth: October 18, 1953 Citizenship : India Martial Status: Married 1

Educational Qualifications Ph.D. (Sociology) UttarPradesh 1987. Institute of Advanced Studies, Meerut University, Meerut, M.Phil (Sociology) Institute of Advanced Studies, Meerut University, Meerut, UttarPradesh 1976. M.A. (Sociology) UttarPradesh 1975. Institute of Advanced Studies, Meerut University, Meerut, B.Sc (Botany) V.O.C College (M.K. University, Madurai), Thuthukudi, V.O.C. District 1973. LANGUAGES KNOWN: Speak, Read and Write: Tamil, English, and Hindi TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE : * Teaching: P.G & M.Phil - 36 years. * Research Guidance: M.Phil & Ph.D - 24 Years. Chair, School of Social Sciences & Director, Career Development& Counseling Cell, Bharathidasan University, Oct 2011- till date. Bharathidasan University, Prof & Head in Sociology, From January 1994 to Oct 2011(23 years). Bharathidasan University, Reader & Head in Sociology, January 1988 - January1994-6Years. M.K. University, Madurai, Lecturer in Sociology, October 1981- December1987, 6 Years & 2 Months. BVRI, Bichpuri Agra University, Agra, Lecturer in Sociology, July 1980 - October1981-1 Year & 3 months. Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, December 1976 - June 1980, 3 Years & 6 Months. 2

Ph.Ds Produced: 18 Candidates RESEARCH CONTRIBUTION Sl.No. Name of the candidates Area of Research 1. 1 S. Vedapurieswaran A Sociological Study of Secondary School. Education in Pudukkottai District 2. 1 E. Shobana Social problems of parents with mentally. retarded children, february 2013. Placement Principal, Sathyalok School for the Special Children, Chennai. 3. 2 V. Jaisee Geetha Socialization of software professionals- a. sociological study on software professionals in tamilnadu, june 2011. 4. 3 K. Suchithra Prabha A study on Socio Economic characteristics of. child labour with special reference to gem cutting process in Manachannallulr Union at Tiruchirappalli district A Sociological study 2009. 5. 4 Fr.K Arockiam. A Study on Social Consequences of prolonged camp life of SriLankan Refugees in Tamil Nadu, 2008. 6. 5 M. Thamilarasan A Sociological study on Health among TODAS. of Nilgiri District of Tamil Nadu, 21 September 2006. 7. 6 A. Sivagami Rural Housing Process and involvement of. Institutional Mechanisms, 9 January 2006 8. 7 N. Piramela The Neoteric approach towards bipedal health. consequences and environmental preservation at grass root level. February 2005. 9. 8 Praneeta Varma. 10. 9 Aimen Shaista S.. Functioning of All women police stations in Tamil Nadu sociological approach, February 2005. A Study on the Initiatives taken by Factory Managements in Controlling Alcoholism among the Workforce, November 2003. Associate professor in Queen Mary s College, Chennai. Domicile at Jamika. Faculty in St.Saver College, Katmandu, Nepal. Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Madras. Assistant professor in an affiliated College of Bharathidasn University, Orthanadu. Faculty in Economics in an affiliated college of Periyar University, Salem Programming Coordinator in the APEC International NGO Chennai Training and placement officer in GFT, German MNC. 11. 1 K. Viswanathan Farmers Managed Tank Irrigation System A Training and placement Officer in 0 Study in Tiruchirappali and Pudukkotai District GFT, German MNC Trichy. of Tamil Nadu, August 2003. 12. 1 P. Murugan Gender Discrimination and Child Mortality A Faculty in Adissababa University, 1 Sociological Study in Salem District of Tamil Nairobi. Nadu October 2002. 13. 1 C. Karunanidhi Socio-Economic relationship with Oral Hygiene M.D.of Dental Hospital Trichy 2 and Common Dental Diseases, July 1999. 14. 1 A. Lalitha Educational and Socio-Economic Changes in Guest Lecturer in Department of 3. rural Areas of Tiruchirappalli Dist, April 1998. Sociology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. 15. 1 Selwyn Stanely Personality And Marital Correlates in wives of Associate professor in Plymouth 3

4 Alcoholics and Non Alcoholics, Dec.1997.. 16. 1 P. Devanesan The Dynamics of Inequality and Educational 5 Opportunity, August 1997.. 17. 1 6. 18. 1 Selva Peter Sundaraj 7. C. Subramanian Changing Socio-Economic Conditions of Scheduled Castes in Tanjavur Dist. - Tamil Nadu- A Case Study, June 1997. Impact of Electronic Media on Rural Development with reference to Television, Sep. 1996. University, London, United Kingdom. Associate professor & Head Dept. of Human Resource management, St.Joseph college, Trichy. Professor, Dept. of Social Sciences, Tamil university, Thanjavur. Group I Officer, Audience Research Officer. Doordarshan, Chennai M.Phil. Produced : 12 Candidates 1. R. Rajakala : Effects of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act on agriculture in Punalkullam Pachayat Pudukottai District.2010. 2. S. Manimaran : A Sociological study on Socio-Economic condition in Pachamalai Tribal, Thuraiyur Taluk in Tiruchirappali District. 2009. 3. C. Muthuraj : Performance of Presidents Man and Woman in selected Panchayats of Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu. 2007 4. K. Saratha : Assessing the Health (Effectiveness) of the Organisation through Employees Attitude A study of Joseph Eye Hospital in Tiruchirappalli District 2006 5. R. Kalpana : The conditions of work and job satisfaction of Primary School teachers in rural areas of Dharapuram Taluk in Erode District, 2003. 6. E. Rajamanickam : A- Study on rural caste inter relationship in Kulithalai Taluk 2000. 7. P. Kanimozhi : The role of Dairy Farming in the Empowerment of Women in Pudukkottai District, 1999. 8. V. Vijayalaxmi : A Sociological Study of urban working women in Organised Sector, Tiruchirapalli District, 1998. 9. A.D.Licy : Institutionalized elderly Women in Trichur Dist- Kerala State 1995. 10. P.Ashokan : A Study of Anticipatory Administrative Culture, 1992. 11. A. Parthiban : A Study in the Inter Caste Marriage in 4

Thanthonri Panchayat Union of Karur Dt,1991. 12. Sujatha Purushothaman : Attitudes towards women - A Comparative Study, 1991. AWARDS: Awarded Tamil Nadu Scientist Award in Social Sciences for the year 2009. RESEARCH PROJECTS: Title of the Project Completed in the period of 1995 1996 Principal Investigator Funding Agency 1 (One) : Migrants-local, inter relations in Tiruchirapalli, : Dr. R. Shankar. : UGC Grant. Countries Visited United Kingdom Malaysia Netherlands Belgium Singapore France Germany Switzerland Austria Vatican City Nepal Italy PUBLICATIONS : Book National : 3 (Three) International : 1 (One) 1. Associate editor of Canadian Literature and Society published by Pencraft International, Delhi in the year 1996. 2. Editor of The Spirit of Independence and National Development Dept. of Sociology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, in the year 1993 Seminar Proceedings 3. Editor of Nanthanar Enaperum Thirunalaipovar Samooganala Karutharanga Katturaigal published by Dept. of Sociology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy in the year 1991,Karutharanga Proceedings 5

4. Editor of Thirunalaipoovar Samooganala Karutharangu Katturaigal published by Dept. of Sociology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, in the year 1990 Karutharanga Proceedings RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED: 1) Qualitative Research and its Application in Health Research in Sociology of Sanitation, Environmental Sanitation, Public Health and Social Deprivation Edited By Bindeshhwar Pathak, Kalpaz Publication, Delhi, 2015, ISBN-978-93- 5128-089-7. 2) Health Strategies for Information Technology Professions in Sociology of Sanitation, Environmental Sanitation, Public Health and Social Deprivation Edited By Bindeshhwar Pathak, Kalpaz Publication, Delhi, 2015, ISBN-978-93- 5128-089-7. 3) Women in Millet crop Management Influencing Policy Change in Congnitive Discourses (International Multidisciplinary Journal), ISSN-2321-1075, Vol. 1, No.1 July 2013. 4) Socio-Economic Conditions of Pachamalai Tribes in Congnitive Discourses (International Multidisciplinary Journal), ISSN-2321-1075, Vol. 1, No.1 July 2013. 5) Impact of Self Help Groups in the empowerment of women in Naveen Samajik Shodh (Modern Social Research), ISSN-0975-4431, Volume. 5, No 3. May 2013 (quarterly volume) Bhopal, National. 6) Importance of Sensory Integration Therapy in Journal of Extension and Research, ISSN. No. 0972-351X,Volume XIV & XV No.1&2, January 2013. 7) Changing Village India edited by Brij Raj Chauhan & A. Satyanarayana, is Professor of Sociology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, published by RAWAT Publications, Jaipur, 2012. ISBN 978-81-316-0531-8. 8) Child Rights in the New Era edited by Dr. M.D Allen Selvakumar, Assistant professor, Department of Criminology and Police Administration, J.H.A Agarsen College, Madavaram, Chennai, published by Pointer Publishers, Jaipur, 2012. ISBN 978-81-7132-702-7. 9) Tribal Health and Nutrition edited by Dr. S. N. Chaudhary, Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Chair in Contemporary Studies, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, published by RAWAT Publications, Jaipur, 2012. ISBN 978-81-316-0512-7. 6

10) The Use of New Media among the Sri Lankan Refugee Children in Tamil Nadu in Children and New Media edited by Dr. J. Josephine, Department of Mass Media and Communication Studies, University of Madras, Madras, published by Authors Press, New Delhi, ISBN 978-81-7273-472-5, 2009. 11) Epilepsy Somefacts, in Naveen Samajik Shodh (Modern Social Research), ISSN-0975-4431, Volume. 3, No7. September 2011(quarterly volume) Bhopal, National. 12) Socio-economic conditions of Tribes in India, in Tribal Economy at Crossroads, Edited by S.N. Chaudhary, Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Chair in Contemporary Studies, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, published by RAWAT Publications, Jaipur, October 2010. ISBN 81-316-0373-3. 13) Neo-Unorganised sector and Social Security in India, Status of Unorganised Labour edited by A. Selva Kumar, Reader in Commerce in Pope s College, Sawyarpuram 628 251, Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu, Published by Discovery Publishing House Pvt., Darya Ganj, New Delhi 110 002. 2009. ISBN- 978-81-8356-4939 14) Dimensions of Social Conflicts and Communal harmony, Studies in conflict resolution and Social Harmony edited by Dr. P. Chellathurai, Registrar, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Published by P.P. Publishers, Virudhunagar 627 001, Tamil Nadu. 2008 15) Developmental bureaucracy in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, Reforms communities and Development Edited by N. Ramulu and T. Srinivas, Published by New Vision Publications, Warangal, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. 2007 16) Employment of Sri Lankan Refugees in Tamil Nadu, in Society and Development Journal from the Academy for Social Development, Swaroop Nagar, Kanpuur, Uttar Pradesh, Edited by Dr. Kusum Nair. ISSN-0972-8848 Volume.5, No. 2& 3 April- September 30,2007. 17) Thamilzhahathillula Elangai Thamilpulam Peyarnthorathu muham Vazhkai International National Seminar proceeding of Life and Literature of Tamil Living Abroad (ed) by A. Anthony Kuruz,Dec.2007. 18) Sri Lankan Refugees in Tamil Nadu and their Legal Status in India RETELL An Inter-Disciplinary Refereed Research Journal, ISSN 0973-404X, Vol.7 No.1 Dec 2006, Tiruchirappalli National 19) Urban Environmental Pollution Facets of Urban Society in India: Process, Problems and Development, Serials Publications, New Delhi 2006 National.ISBN-81-8387-037-6 7

20) Widows in Rural setting A sociological study, Problems of widows in India, Sarup and sons, Darya Ganj, New Delhi-2 2004 National. 21) Emerging Patterns of Industrial Relations in the era of Globalisation Social Problems Perspective for Intervention (ed) by Selwyn Stanley, Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 2004 National 22) Toda Social structure and Change The Eastern Anthropologist Vol. 56, Number 2-4, Serials Publications, New Delhi April December, 2003 National 23) Tribal women and Reproductive Health Socio Cultural Dimension of Reproductive Child Health, A.P.H. Publishing Corporation, New Delhi, 2003 National. 24) Female Infanticide Some Facts a Study in Salem District of Tamil Nadu. Dimensions of Researches in Indian Anthropology Vol. I Serial Publications, New Delhi. 2003 National. 25) Elderly Life span: Enigma and Viewpoint Aging: Indian Perspective Published (ed) by L. Thara Bhai, Decent books, New Delhi.2002 National 26) Fallen Birth rate and Rise in Family Planning programme Reproductive Child health (ed)by R.N. Pati, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi 2002 National. 27) Food and Nutrition Security in the 21 st century The Science of Man in service of Man- Dept. of Anthropology, University of Delhi January,2001 National. 28) Technology and Role of Women in Agriculture Vidya Meth, Meerut (U.P.) July 2001 National. 29) Land Alienation in Peruchani Hills with special reference to Kani Tribe The Anthropologist 2000. Vol.1 No.3, Allahabad (U.P.) 2000 International Journal. 30) Sociological Analysis of Gerontology in Future Kerala Sociologist, Journal of the Kerala Sociological Society, Thiruvananthapuram. Vo. XXVII, No.1 June 1999 National. 31) The role of Television in Rural Development Indian Journal of Social Research Vol.38 (1&2), Delhi Dec.1997 National. 32) Education and Cultural Transformation Emerging Trends in Development Research, Bhopal, Vol II No: 1&2 Jan-Jul 95 National. 8

33) Education as an agent of social change Journal of education and Social Change, Pune, Maharashtra, Vol. VII, No.4 & Vol. VII, No.1 Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun 95 National. 34) Anticipatory Water Management and Water Resources in India Proceedings of the Seminar on Water Management in Future, IMTI, Trichy 27 & 28 Jan. 1994 National. 35) Farmers Organisaiton in Parambikulam tank Irrigation System A Sociological Analysis Proceedings of the National Seminar on Farmer s participation, IMTI, Trichy Sep.1993 National. 36) Mandalkulu Parinthuraigal Samuthayanokku Nanthanar Enaperum Thirunalipovar Samooganala Karutharanga Katturaigal, Barathidasan University, Trichy Oct.1999 Regional. 37) Role of Television in Mass Education and Development Proceedings of the workshop on Messages For Education and Development of Women s Studies, NCERT at Dept of Education Technology, Bharathidasan Univeristy, Trichy 7&8 Aug 1990 National. 38) Samugavialthuraiyin Kalappanigal Thirumalaipoovar Samooganala Karutharanga Katturaigal Bharathidasan University, Trichy 1990 Regional PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCE/ SEMINAR/ WORKSHOP 1. Delivered a keynote address and Presented a paper entitled on Impact of Self Help Groups In Empowerment Women at the National Seminar on NGOs and Rural Development organized by Department of Sociology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati during 21 st -22 nd March 2013. 2. Presented a paper entitled Impact of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act Among Rural Women, Chair the National level seminar on Rural Women and Natural Resources Management: Opportunities, Policies and Challenges organized by Department of Rural Development and Social Work, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur on 15 th & 16 th March 2013. 3. Presented a paper entitled women in milletcrop management influencing Policy change, Chair the National level seminar on Rural Women and Natural Resources Management: Opportunities, Policies and Challenges organized by Department of Rural Development and Social Work, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur on 15 th & 16 th March 2013. 4. Participated and presented a paper entitled on Qualitative Research Methodology and Its Application in Health Research at the National workshop on Sociology of 9

Sanitation: Environmental Sanitation Public Health and Social Deprivation, organized by Sulabh International Centre For Action Sociology, New Delhi during 28 th and 29 th January 2013. 5. Presented a paper entitled on A Sociological Study of Women and Crime at the XXXVIII th All India Sociological Conference organized by the Department of Sociology, University College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, during December 27-29, 2012. 6. Presented a paper entitled on Contemporary India s Development : A Sociological Analysis at the National Seminar on Religion Polity and Development in Contemporary Indian Society organized by Department of Sociology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati during 30 th -31 st October 2012. 7. Presented a paper entitled Health and Living Conditions of Rural Women and delivered the valedictory address at the National seminar on Women Empowerment Retrospect and Prospect organized by Centre for Women s Studies, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur on 27 th & 28 th September 2012. 8. Presented a paper entitled Social Movements for Gender Equality- A Sociological Perspective and delivered the valedictory address at the National seminar on Gender, Society and Development: Strategies for a Better Future organized by Department of Sociology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati on 27 th & 28 th September 2011. 9. Participated in the National Assessment and Accreditation council (NAAC) for the Assessor s Interaction Meeting on September 8 th -9 th, 2011. 10. Presented a paper entitled A Trend in Organic Farming movement A Sociological Understanding, Co-Chair on National level seminar at Social movement in Contemporary India: Issues and Concerns organized by the Department of Sociology, University of Allahabad, India on September 5 th -6 th, 2011. 11. Presented a paper entitled Role of Education and Tribal Development A Sociological study, Co-Chair on National level seminar at Tribal and their Education implication for Development organized by Rajiv Chair in Contemporary studies Barkatullah University, Bhopal, India on 11 th & 12 th August 2011. 12. Presented a paper entitled Washermen community in Tiruchirapally District- A Sociological Analysis, Chair on National level seminar at Labour Reforms organized by Sri Alampalli Venkataram Chair on Labour Research, Bangalore University, Bangalore on 25 th and 26 th May 2011. 13. Presented a paper entitled Health and Nutritional Status of Tribes in India, Co- Chair on National level seminar at Tribal Health and Nutrition: Status, Challenges & Possibilities organized by Tribal Research and Development 10

Institute, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, India on 29 th & 30 th March 2011. 14. Presented a paper entitled Panoramic view of Indian family Trends on National level seminar at Role of Media and Development Programmes in the era of Globalization organized by Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, India on 25 th March,2011. 15. Presented a paper entitled Social Development in India: New vistas and challenges, Chair person of National conference, Department of Social Work, Bharahtidasan University, Khajamalai campus, Tiruchirappalli 10.01.2011. 16. Presented a paper entitled Socio-Economic Tension of Resource poor Farmers and the Initiatives for Alternatives at XXXVI All India Sociological Conference Chair Person in Rc-21, Department of Sociology, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Orissa. 27-29.12.2010. 17. Presented a paper entitled Indian Agriculture Toiling Towards Death at national level seminar at Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, organized by Department of Sociology Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Andhra Pradesh India On 22 nd & 23 rd October, 2010. 18. Presented a paper entitled Sociological Intervention in Health service Delivery: Problems and Prospects at International Conference on health System Strengthening. Organized by Tamil Nadu Health System Project (TNHSP), Teynampet, Chennai 600 006 on 6 th 10 th may 2010. 19. Lecture on Identity Localism & Nation Building on 11.10.09 at XXXV All India Sociological Conference organized at Kashmir University Srinagar during 10-12 th October 2009. 20. Presented a paper entitled Thamizh Samudayathil Thinamalarum Thamizh Eethazhiyalum oru Samugaviyal Parvai at the National Seminar on TVR Centeneray Seminar organized by the Dept. of Mass Communication studies, University of Madras, Chennai on 25 th March 2009. 21. Presented a paper entitled The Indian reality of Globalisation in the National seminar on Globalisation and Development issues organized by Sociology Wing, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University on 18 th and 19 th March 2009. 22. Presented a paper entitled Impact of Globalisation on Rural India in the National seminar on Indian Rural Society : Globalisation and Emerging Crisis organized by Dept. of Sociology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Feb. 27 th and 28 th 2009 11

23. Presented a paper entitled Social Movements: Equity and Development at the XXXIV All India Sociological Conference held at Department of Sociology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur from 27-29 December, 2008 24. Presented a paper entitled Copy right and IPR issues of India in the National seminar on Current status and importance of copyright and IPR issues organized by Jiwaji University, Gwalior, 27-28 December, 2008 25. Presented a paper on Preaching and practices of inclusion and exclusion at the one day National Seminar The politics of inclusion and exclusion organized by the Mother Teresa Women s University, Kodaikanal on 5 th & 6 th July 2008. 26. Special address on Qualitative Research Methods at the one day seminar on Methodological Issues in Social Researchon 31 st March 2008 organised by the Department of Sociology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. 27. Chair person and presented a paper on Globalisation and its impact on the society at the International seminar on Globalisation and its impact on the society organized jointly by the Dept. of Anthropology, Sociology and Social Work, Pondicherry University, on 30 th and 31 st March 2008. 28. Delivered a special address and presented a paper on Societal corruption at the National seminar on Corruption and Society organized by the Department of Sociology, Annamalai University on 26 th and 27 th March 2008. 29. Delivered a keynote address on Boons and Banes of Digital Administration and Presented a paper on Digitalizing Rural and Urban Administration: prospects and problems at the International conference on Digitalizing administration: challenges and issues in E-Governance organized by the Department of Public Administration, Presidency College at Hotel Savera, Chennai, held during 17 th - 18 th March 2008. 30. Delivered a keynote address on Alcoholic Policy and Presented a paper on Alcohol policy options and interventions in the National Seminar on Excise and prohibition policy in India: Concerns and Challenges organized by Dept. of Sociology Sri Venkateswara University Tirupati 27 th -28 th Feb. 2008. 31. Presented a paper on Globalization, Marginalization and social Movement in the Interenational Conference on Social Development, Social Movement and the Marginalised perspective and Concerns organized by Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 16-19 Feb. 2008. 32. Presented a paper on Sociological strategies for Redefining Development in the International Seminar on Public Affairs and Governance: Challenges and Strategies organized by Anna Centre for Public Affairs University of Madras,24-25 th Jan. 2008. 12

33. Presented a paper on Life and Literature of Tamils living abroad in the international seminar organized by Tamil Research Department, St. Joseph s College, Tiruchirappalli, 1 st December 2007. 34. Presented a paper on Women s movements for survival at the XXXIII All India Sociological Conference jointly organized by the Department of Sociology, Karnataka University, Dharwad and Karnataka Sociology Association during 29 th Nov 2007. 35. Presented a paper on Women s movements for survival Dept. of Psychology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, Nov.29 to Dec. 1 st 2007 36. Counseling for Time management after retired life at Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tiruchirappalli. 37. Delivered a lecture on Psychological Preparation for the retired life at Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tiruchrappalli on 20 th April 2007. 38. Presented a paper on Globalization in Terms of the people of India Especially to youth in VII All India conference Dept. of sociology, Sri Venkateshwara University Tirupathi on 6 th April 2007 39. Chaired the session on the title Globalization and Vulnerable communities in VII All India conference organized by the Dept. of sociology, Sri Venkateshwara University 5 th April 2007 40. Presented a paper on Combating Terrorism: Challenges and Strategies in the National Seminar in Dept. of Sociology Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Tirunelveli on 27-28 th March 2007. 41. Presented an expert speech on India Futuristic Perspective in the Conference on Social change. Conducted by Dept. of Sociology Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai 20 th March 2007 at Regional level. 42. Delivered the keynote address in the National level Workshop of Qualitative Research methodology and its Application in Health Research sponsored by ICMR to Dept. of Sociology Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 12 th to 15 th March 2007 43. Presented a paper on Socio-Economic Impacts of Conflicts in the National Seminar on Conflict Resolution and Social Harmony at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Tirunelveli held at Kanyakumari 9 th to11th Mar 2007 44. Presented paper on Change and development among the Tribals of India at the International conference on Ethnographic and folk culture society held at Lucknow on 23 rd -25 th Feb.07 13

45. Presented a paper on Sri Lankan Refugees Victims of crime and the Criminal Justices system in the Second international and sixth biennial conference of the Indian society of victimology in the Dept. of Criminology University of Madras 8,9 th February 2007 46. Ph.D Viva voce Examiner at Birla Institute of Technology and science, Pilani Rajasthan on 7 th February 2007. 47. Delivered a Guest lecture on Psychological preparation for retirement counseling with employees & Time management and Solving problems in Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Trichy 02 nd February 2007 48. Special address at the valediction on Global level water availability and future in the International conference at Dept. Geology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 29 th January 2007. 49. Presented a paper on Vision Rural water Environment and life in the International conference at Dept. Geology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 29 th January 2007. 50. Presented a paper on Water Resource Development in the International conference organized by the Dept. Geology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 29 th January 2007. 51. Presented a paper on Gender justice and Human Rights Scenario in the National Seminar organized by the Dept. of sociology, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram on 25 th.january 2007. 52. Convocation address at Swami Dayananda College of Arts & Science, Manjakkudi, Tiruvarur District on January 2007 at Regional level. 53. Presented a paper on Women s Health Protection & Development, Regional level Workshop at Swaminathan Research Foundation, Thiruvaiyaru on 22 nd, January, 2007. 54. Presented a paper on Psychological Preparation for Retirement counseling with employees, Time Management and Solving Problems TNEB, Regional level Seminar at TNEB Near collector Office Trichy.1, on 06 th January, 2007. 55. Regional level Selection committee meeting for Sociology Reader at Mother Teresa Women s University on 04 th January 2007. 56. Chaired the Session on Population Health and Society, Research Committee XII, 32 nd All India Sociological Conference, Chennai on 28 th Dec 2006 at National level. 14

57. Chaired the session on Sociology in India Today at National level Workshop for young scholars at 32 nd All India Sociological Conference, Chennai on 26 th Dec, 2006. 58. Presented a paper in the State level Seminar on Tribals, Forest, Futures, Organised by Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram on 11 th December 2006. 59. Presented a paper on Indian Urban Governance Emerging at the UGC National Seminar organized by Anna Centre for Public Affairs University of Madras 08 th December 2006 National Seminar. 60. CAS Selection committee meeting at Tamil University Thanjavur on 20 th November 2006 at National level. 61. Environmental and societal implications Environmental science Refresher course at UGC Academic Staff College Bharathidasan University Khajamalai Campus, Trichy - 23, on 8 th November 2006. 62. Resource Person for Indian Tradition Orientation Course UGC Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Khajamalai Campus Trichy - 23, on 06 th November 2006 at National level. 63. Resource Person for Values of Science Orientation Course Academic Staff College M.K. University, Madurai 625 021 on 04 th November 2006 at National level. 64. Presented a paper on Women Education and Social and cultural changes experienced since Independence in India a Refresher Course Organizing by Women s Studies Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Khajamalai Campus, on 03 rd November 2006 at National level. 65. Keynote Address on Current social issues in contemporary society Lecture series on Bi- Decennial Celebrations organized by the Dept. of Sociology, Pondicherry University Pondicherry on 28 th October 2006 at National level. 66. Resource person for Importance of Social Service Social Service Camp V.J.P Education College, Siruganur 621 105 on 27 th Sep to 29 th Sep. 2006 at Regional level. 67. Delivered guest lecture on Psychological preparation for retirement counseling with employees Special training programme on Planning for Retirement for Provincial staff Technical Training & Development Centre, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Trichy 620 001, on 15 th Sep. 2006 at Regional level. 68. Special lecture on Communication Skills, Motivation Techniques. Conflict Resolution Group dynamics & Team work in Trainers of Training Programme TWAD BOARD CCDU- Trichy Trainers of Training Programme for Nagapattinam District, 29 th Sep. 2006 Regional level. 69. Delivered a special lecture on Activities of Trainers How to conduct the Training programmes in village level at Trainers Training Programme organized by TWAD BOARD CCDU- Trichy Trainers of Training Programme for Nagapattinam District, 28 th August 2006 at Regional level. 15

70. Resource person for Communication skills, Motivation techniques, Conflict Resolution, Group Dynamics and team work at Trainers of Training Programe TWAD Board Ramyas Hotel,13D, Williams Road, Trichy 620 001 on 25 August 2006. 71. Resource person for Inter collegiate group discussion Centre for youth Development and studies at Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli 24 th on 18 th August 2006. 72. Resource Person Communication Skills, Motivation Techniques. Conflict Resolution Group dynamics & Team work at Trainers of Training programme TWAD Board TWAD Board CCDU-Trichy Trainers of Training programme for Trichy District on 12 th August 2006. 73. Resource Person for Communication Skills, Motivation Techniques. Conflict Resolution Group dynamics & Team work at Trainers of Training Programme for Karur District TWAD BOARD CDU Trichy Trainers of Trainers of Training Programme for 09 th August 2006. 74. Resource Person for Multiculturalism and India Refresher Course in Social Sciences at UGC Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Khajamalai Campus, Trichy - 23, on 04 th August 2006 75. Resource person for Communication Skills, Motivation Technique. Conflict Resolution Group dynamics & Team work at Trainers of Training programme on Rural Water supply TWAD Board CCD, Ramyas Hotel,13D, Williams Road, Trichy 620 001. 03 rd August 2006 Resource person. 76. Resource Person for Globalization, Development and change at the Orentation Programme in M.K. University UGC Academic Staff College Madurai 625 021, on 26 July 2006. 77. Guest lecture on Psychological preparation for retirement counseling with employees Planning for Retirement for RWE staff at Technical Training & Development Centre Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Trichy 620 001 on 12 th July 2006 at Regional level. 78. Presented a paper on Role of Sociologists in protecting the Environment at the National Seminar on environment and society organized by the Dept.of Sociology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 24, on 30-31 March 2006 79. Presented a paper on Globalisation as a philosophy and practice at the National Seminar Dept.of Sociology, in Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. 29 March 2006. 16

80. Presented a paper on Origin and development of Self-Help Groups and Empowerment of Women at the National Seminar in the Dept. of Public Administration, Presidency College, Chennai on 27-28 March 2006. 81. Seminar chair person for Tsunami Victims Work shop for salt plant workers at Vedaranyan, Women and Religion on 04 Mar.2006 at Regional level. 82. Presented a paper on 73 Amendment Functioning of Panchayats at UGC National Seminar in University of Madras, Chennai 600 005 on 23 24 Feb 2006. 83. Chaired the Brain Storming session on Population Health and society Workshop for young scholars in 32 nd All India Sociological Conference, Chennai on 26 th Jan 2006 at National level. 84. Presented a paper on ICT Policy & Empowerment of Women at the International Conference on Gender Issues in E-Society on 9 &12 Dec. 2005 85. Presented a paper on Women and Religion (Hinduism, Islam and Christians) at the National UGC-Refresher Course, Alagappa University Karaikudi 630 003 on 9 th Dec.2005. 86. Presented a paper on Environment and society at the National Seminar, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar 608 002 on 23 & 24 th November 2005. 87. Presented a paper on Steps in Research & Qualitative Research at the National UGC Refresher Course in Research Methods and Statistical Applications Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University) on 14 November 2005. 88. Presented a paper on Prison Reforms and prison Management at All India National Conference of Indian Society of Criminology University of Jammu, Jammu on 16-18 Feb 2005. 89. Presented a paper on Gandhi s View on Temple Entry Movement at the National seminar, organized by Centre for History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 28 & 29 January 2005. 90. Presented a paper on Role of Periyar in Temple Entry Movement at the National seminar organized by Centre for History Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 28 th & 29 th Jan. 2005. 91. Presented a paper on Entrepreneurial skills for the poor women and unemployed at UGC national seminar Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. 21 st on 22 nd Jan. 2005. 17

92. Presented a paper on Indian Governance in the 21 st Century at the UGC Refresher Course Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Thiruvanadhapuram 17 th Jan. 2005. 93. Presented a paper on Sociological perspective and primitive health XXX All India National Sociological Conference, Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur. 94. Presented a paper on Problems of Women Panchayat Presidents in local Bodies at National Seminar on Marginal Groups, Department of Sociology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. 6 th 7 th Jan. 2005. 95. Presented a paper on Political Participation of Weaker Sections: Determinants and Constraints at the National Seminar on Marginal Groups: Political Participation and Social Development Department of Sociology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 6 th and 7 th Jan 2005 96. Presented a paper on Good Governance and India in the new Millennium at the National Seminar on Good Governance in the New Millennium, School of political and International Studies, University of Madras, Chennai 13 th Dec.2004. 97. Presented a paper on Child Victimization: Consequences and future society at the National Biennial Conference on Indian Society of Victimology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Thirunelveli on 18-20 Nov. 2004. 98. Presented a paper on Credit system in Higher Education at the National Seminar on Challenges and Innovative in Women s Education organized by Karnataka State Women University, Bijapur, Karnataka on 3 rd & 4 th October 2004. 99. Regional Special lecture on Psychological preparation of Retirement Counseling at Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Trichy on 20 th Sept. 2004. 100. Regional Counseling Lecture on Happy life after retirement at Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Trichy on 6 th July 2004. 101. Regional Special Lecture Life after Retirement at Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Trichy on 22 nd April 2004. 102. Regional Counseling Lecture Retirement Challenges Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Trichy on 20 th April. 2004. 103. Presented a paper on Globalizaiton, Youth and religion in India National Conference on Social Change in global India Ethnographic and Folk Culture Society, at Lucknow on 12 th and 14 th March, 2004. 104. Special Lecture on Society and Environment at Department of Sociology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 5 th Feb. 2004. 18

105. Presented a paper on Environmental pollution Causes and consequences at National Seminar, Department of Sociology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi 517 502. 106. Special Lecture on Social Development & Culture and United Nation s Declaration on Human Development: A Critical Appraisal Refresher Course, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram on 3 rd Nov 03. 107. Gave a Regional Special Lecture on Organizational Communications In Service training Technical Training and Development Centre of TNEB, Trichy. 18 th Oct 03. 108. Presented a paper on Crime against Women All India National Criminology Conference Lucknow University, Lucknow on 10 12 Oct 03. 109. Special lecture on Qualitative Research in Social Sciences & Ethnographic Research in Sociology, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram on 7 th Oct 03. 110. Presented a paper on Movement from Self Help Group to Support Group National Seminar on Strategies for Sustainability of Self-Help Groups Andhra University, Visakapatnam on 29 th Sept 03. 111. Resource Person gave an Interview Career Guidance on Sociology at All India Radio, Tiruchirappalli on 24 th Sept 03. 112. Presented a paper on Todas Society and Dynamics of Change on Anthropology: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow National Symposium Indian Social Science Association, Agra. 13 14 Sept 03. 113. As a Member of the Selection Committee for the Professor in Sociology Meeting attended University of Madras, Chennai 26 th July 03 at Regional level. 114. To give a Lecture on Environment Future National UGC Refresher Course at Academic Staff College, University of Kerala July 03. 115. To give a Lecture in National Refresher Course at University of Mysore, University of Mysore, Mysore on 12 13 Mar 03. 116. Acted as Discusser of National Seminar on Prevention of Corruption in public life Public Life, Department of criminology University of Madras, Chennai on 27-28 Feb 03. 117. Presented a paper on Gandhian Resource in Social Sciences and Ethnographic Research in Sociology at the National Seminar, Gandhigram Rural 19

Institute, Gandhigram on 21 st Feb 03. 118. Presented a paper on Globalisation and consumerism Canadian Emporium, Media and identicalness in the Asia and Pacific Scenario at the International Seminar Department Studies in English, University of Mysore, Mysore on 9 13 Jan 03. 119. Special Lecture on The role of Sociologists in understanding, planning and accelerating development at a National seminar organized by S.K. University, Anandapur, Andhra Pradesh on Oct 9-10, 2002. 120. Presented a paper on Widows in Rural Setting A Sociological Study National Seminar, Institute of Rural Development Research & Alternatives, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh on 24 25 Aug 02 121. Presented a paper on Social Sciences in Research An overview at the National Seminar, French Institute, Pondicherry on 15 th Mar 2002 122. Presented a paper on Privatization of Education at the National Seminar, Dept.of Social Dynamics, St. Joseph s College, Trichirappalli on 13 th March 2002. 123. Presented a paper on Women s Human Rights at the National Seminar, Maharishi Dayanand University, Rhotek. Haryana. Mar 5 th 2002. 124. Presented a paper on A Sociological study on Tribal Women s Perception of Reproductive Health and Rights in Pachamali Hills of Salem District in Tamil Nadu at All India National Sociological Conference, Gurunanak University, Amritsar. Punjab on 26 28 Dec. 2001. 125. Presented a paper on Farmer s participation in the Sustainable Development of tank Irrigated Agriculture in Tamil Nadu at All India National Conference on Sociology for a better future, Thirupathi University, Thirupathi on 26-27 Nov. 2001. 126. Presented a paper on Women s Health a Gender Issue: Problem & Perspectives at the International Conference on Development Paradigm and Social Transformation in Asia, Dept. of Sociology, University of Madras on 27-29 Aug. 2001. 127. Presented a paper on Environment Management Protection and Schooling at the International Conference on Society, Politics and Economy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore on 24 th to 26 th July, 2001. 20

128. Presented a paper on Role of private Sector in the Management of Irrigation and Drainage System at Private Sector Participation in the Management Uyyakondan Canal System at national level in IMTI, Thuvakudi, Trichy on 28 &29 March 2001. 129. Presented a paper on Problems of Divorced Families: A Sociological Analysis at UGC National Seminar on Family Disorganization in Contemporary India, Department of Sociology, Annamalai University on 22 nd -23 rd Mar.2001. 130. Presented a paper on Globalization and Culture at the National seminar on Sustainable Economic, Social and Political Reforms in the Information Age ICSSR, New Delhi on 15-17 th Jan.2001. 131. Presented a paper on Eco feminism & Multi Culturalism at the National Seminar on Eco feminism in India and Canada A Utopian Vision for a Harmonious Universe Centre for Canadian Studies Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 29 th & 30 th March 2000. 132. Presented a paper on Environmental Impact Assessment for Water Resource Project at Integrated Water Resource management, University of Madras, Chennai on 23 rd & 24 th Mar.2000. 133. Presented a paper on Migrants and Bipedal Settlement in Rural-Urban Ares at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 18 th &19 th Feb.2000. 134. Presented a paper on Irrigation Strategies Present and Future at Future Threats in Tank Irrigation System A Study at Pudukkottai District IMTI, Thuvakudi on 6 th 7 th March, 2000 Regional. 135. Presented a paper on Environmental Frame at National conference on Legal Aspects at Environmental Issues in Irrigation Management IMTI Trichy - 14 on 20 th & 21 st Dec. 1999. 136. Presented a paper on Sociological aspects of Aging at National Conference, Aging Research Foundation of India, Help Age India, New Delhi on 31 st Aug. 1999 National. 137. A study on the environmental problems in India UGC National Seminar on Social problems in India A multi disciplinary vision Organised by the dept. of Sociology,Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi 27-28, Mar. 98 National. 138. Presented a paper on Gender Dimensions in health and quality of life in India at National Seminar on 50 years of independence and Changing health levels and quality of life, S.K. University, Anantapur on 19 th -20 th Mar. 98. 21

139. Presented a paper on Gerontology a multifaceted problem at the National Seminar on Psycho Social Characteristics problems and strategies for the welfare of the aged in rural India, M.K. University, Madurai on 11 th -13 th Mar. 98. 140. Presented a paper on Migrants Local Interrelationship in Tiruchirapalli, International Dialogue Colloquium, Lucknow University, Lucknow, on Feb.27 th,28 th & Mar.1 st 1998. 141. Presented a paper on A comparative study of women workers in the Organised and Unorganised sectors at XXIV All India Sociological Conference Osmania University, Hyderabad 22-24, Dec 97. 142. Presented a paper on Sociological Analysis of Structural Changes in Families at XXIV All India Sociological Conference Osmania University, Hyderabad on 22 nd -24 th, Dec 97. 143. Presented a paper on Girls Education in Rural Area- Odukkur Village XXI Indian Social Science congress Tamil University, Thanjavur on 1 st -6 th Dec. 97. 144. Presented a paper on Awareness about Diseases among Pachamalai Hill at the National Seminar on Tribal Societies and Sustainable Development Department of Anthropology, University of Madras, Chennai on 29 th -30 th, Sep 97 & 1 st oct. 97. 145. Presented a paper on Psycho- Sociological dimensions of Gerontology at National Conference on Gerontology Jiwaji University, Gwalior on 7 th -9 th June 97. 146. Presented a paper on Voluntary Organisation Social Change Initiators at National level- All India Sociological Conference Shivaji University Kholhapur on 23-25, Nov 96. 147. Presented a paper on Education and Occupation Diversifications a Social Transformation in Rural Areas of Tiruchirappalli District, T.N. at All India Sociological Conference Barkatulla University, Bhopal. Dec. 95. 148. Presented a paper on Participatory Forest Management at National Conference on Deccan Geographical Society on Natural environment and Sustainable Development Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 20-22 Sep 95. 149. Presented a paper on National Integration Process in India and Canada, Regional level Seminar, Centre for Canadian Studies, Bharathidasan University, Trichy 1995. 22

150. Presented a paper on Impact assessment of Development Programme with Special Reference To Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP). Regional Seminar: Indicators of Rural Development Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram on 09 th -10 th Mar 95. 151. Paper presented on Democracy and Devolution of Panchayat Raj at Seminar on Panchayat Raj and Education Bharathidasan University, Trichy.on 23-24 Feb 95. 152. Presented a paper on Development and Administration in Tamil Nadu at National Seminar on Social Change in Tamil Nadu, University of Madras, Chennai 08 th -09 th, Dec 94. 153. Presented a paper on Anticipatory Water Management and Water Resources in India at Seminar on Water Management in Future Irrigation Management Training Institute, Trichy on 27 th -28 th Jan 94. 154. Presented a paper on Nation Building and Accommodation Process in India XX All India Sociological Conference St. Alousiu College, Mangalore on 29-31 Dec 93 at National level. 155. Presented a paper on Research Plan at Workshop on Planning of Research Study TBML College, Poraiyar. 24 th, Sep 93 at Regional level. 156. Presented a paper on The Parambikulam tank Irrigation Management System A Sociological Analysis at National Seminar on farmers participation Institute of Irrigation Management and Training, Trichy on 6 th &7 th Sep 93. 157. Presented a paper on Nation building Process in India and Canada Society, Religion and Literature in Canada Bharathidasan University, Trichy. 26-28 Apr 93 at National level. 158. Presented a paper on Identity Crisis in India and Canada IX International Annual Conference on Canadian Studies Ulkal University, Bhuvaneshwar4-7 Jan,1993. 159. Participated South Asian Workshop on Street Children Tata Institute of Social Sciences 21-25 April,1992 at International level. 160. Presented a paper on Mandal Kuzhu: Parinthuraigal Samuthaya Nokku Thirunalaipovar Karutharangu AVC College, Myladuthurai 1991 at Regional level. 161. Presented a paper on Payana Elakkiyam Oru Samuga Paarvai at Regional Seminar ICC & CE, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 12 th Nov 91. 23

162. Presented a paper on Need and Relevance of Futurology Seminar on Futurology GTN Arts College, Dindigul 23 rd Mar 91 at Regional level. 163. Presented a paper on Delphi A Methodology in Forecasting at National Workshop on Forecasting Methodology and Perspective Planning, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 18 th 21 st Feb 91. 164. Presented a paper on The Process of Accommodation in the Indian & Canadian Social System in a Cultural Dynamics 7 th International Seminar on Canadian Studies. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 5-8 Jan 91. 165. Participated in 47 th All India Political Science Congress Indian Political Science Association Ujjain on 27 th 29 th, Dec 90. 166. Presented a paper on Development Administration in Tamil Nadu at 6 th Annual Conference of Tamil Nadu Academy of Political Science K.N. Govt. College, Thanjavur. 10, Nov 90 at National level. 167. Presented a paper on Delphi Technology Regional Seminar on Futurology M.K. University, Madurai. 5-6 Nov 90 Regional. 168. Presented a paper on Madurai in 21 st Century at a Regional level workshop Sponsored by Dept. of Science and Technology, New Delhi. held at Adult Education and extension, Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai on 22 nd - 24 th Apr. 90. 169. Presented a paper on Role of Television in Mass Education and Development at a National level Workshop on Message for Education and development of Women s Studies, NCERT, New Delhi held at Educational Technology, BARD, Trichy on 7&8 Aug 90. 170. Presented a paper on Pudukkottai in 21 st Century Futurology at a Regional camp District Camp, H.H. Rajah s College, Pudukottai on 28 th -29 th Mar.90. 171. Presented a paper on Social aspects of Problems in Rural Development in India at a National level Seminar on Social Aspects of Rural Development in India School of Social Sciences, BARD on 20 th -21 st March, 1990. 172. Presented a paper on Evaluation of District RDP in Ghaziabad National seminar on Dimensions of Development Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar on 12-14, Feb.90. 173. Presented a paper on Efficacy of Development and Administrative system in Tamil Nadu: A case of Study of Tirunelveli (Dt.) at Indian Academy of Social Sciences XIV Indian Social Science Congress held at Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahemadabad on 12-16 Dec 89 in a National level. 24