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PROF. KANAGARAJ EASWARAN
Shri. Easwaran Mothepalayam Madhaiah
Smt. Kannammal Easwaran
03.03.1971
Married to Smt. Anusuyadevi Subbaiyan
Tamil, Kannada and English
Hindu
Indian
Professor and Head, Department of Social Work,
School of Social Sciences, Mizoram University,
Aizawl – 796 004.
mekanagaraj@gmail.com
09436362333
Shri. Easwaran Natural Farms,
Kutharipalayam Pirivu,
Alangombu (PO), Sirumugai (Via),
Tamil Nadu - 641 302.
Areas of Expertise
 Community Development (Tribal, Rural and Urban)
 Social Development and Social Inclusion
 Social Work Research and Statistics
 Social Network Analysis(SNA) and Personal Network Analysis(PNA)
Education
 Ph.D., for the thesis entitled ‘Human Development and Social Exclusion of Scheduled
Tribes in Tamil Nadu’ from Annamalai University in 2005.
 First Class Post Graduate Diploma in Econometrics from Annamalai University in
1999.
 UGC- NET Lectureship in Social Work (Rural Services) 1994 and UGC- NET Junior
Research Fellowship in Social Work (Rural and Tribal Welfare) in 1996.
 First Class M.A. Social Work (Community Development) from Sri Ramakrishna
Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science (SRMVCAS), an autonomous college
affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore in 1994.
 First Class B.A. Economics from Gobi Arts and Science College, an autonomous
college affiliated to Bharathiar University in 1992.
Teaching Experience
Twelve years. On 2nd April, 2004 joined as assistant professor in the Department of
Social Work, Mizoram University, on 6th July, 2012 was appointed as associate professor and
on 6th July, 2015 promoted as Professor.
Taught the courses such as Foundations of Social Work, Social Economic and
Political Environment, Social Work Research and Statistics, Rural Community Development,
Tribal Community Development, Urban Community Development, Social Policy and
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Planning, Social Work Research, and Tribal Development in the previous years to MSW
students.
Teaching courses Foundations of Social Work and Social Development for MSW
students. I am also teaching M.Phil and Ph.D students since 2009. For the students of M.Phil
and Ph.D course work, I teach the courses such as Emerging Concepts in Social Work, and
Advanced Social Work Research.
Contribution to Curriculum Development
I have contributed to curriculum development at BSW, MSW and M.Phil/Ph.D (SW)
in Mizoram University.
I was part of BSW Curriculum Formulation Committee of Department of Social Work
in Mizoram University in 2009. I prepared the draft syllabus of Sociology for Social
Workers, Economics and Politics for Social Workers, Working with Communities, and Fields
of Social Work III: Community Development.
I acted as one of the members of successive MSW curriculum revision committees in
the department of social work, MZU in 2007, 2010, 2012(CBCS with CAGP), and 2015
(CBCS with CAGP under UGC regulations).
As part of the First revision committee, I prepared the draft syllabus of courses of
Social Economic and Political Environment, Social Work Research, Social Policy and
Planning, Rural and Urban Development, and Tribal Development.
In the second revision committee, I revised the courses on Social Economic and
Political Environment, Working with Communities, Social Work Research, Social Policy and
Planning, Rural Development, Urban Development, Social Development and Tribal
Development.
During the third revision exercise the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) with
Continuous Assessment and Grade Point (CAGP) was introduced and I revised the courses
viz., Foundation of Social Work, Social Work Research, Rural Development, Urban
Development, Social Development, and Tribal Development. I have prepared the drafts of
two new open elective courses viz., Statistics for Social Sciences, and Computer Aided
Quantitative Data Analysis.
I was also part of M.Phil/PhD curriculum formulation and revision exercises. I have
prepared the draft syllabus of Advanced Social Work Research course for M.Phil/ Ph.D
course work (social work) and revised the same in 2012. The Board of Studies in Social
Work and School Board in Social Sciences have adopted these courses.
Field Work Supervision and Guidance
I have been involved in the supervision of MSW fieldwork in agency and community
settings. I have supervised the students placed in the agencies of Gilead Special School,
Synod Rescue Home, Ferando Integrated Women Development Centre, Tlangnuam Rural
ICDS project, and Aizawl Urban ICDS Project.
I have organised rural camps in four villages (Muthi 2004, Lungleng 2005, Kelsih
2007, and Lailak 2010). Through this, I could orient the students in compilation of
community profile, assessment of community needs and understanding the scope for social
work intervention in tribal village communities. I could train the students in conduct of social
survey and participatory rural appraisal exercises with groups. They also were trained to
collect process and analyse socio economic data.
I have organised three study tours for MSW students. I have escorted students for
study tour to Chennai and Bangalore in 2005, Guwahati, Gangtak and Tezpur in 2008,
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Guwahati, Shillong and Tezpur in 2011. I have functioned as the fieldwork coordinator in
the department since August 2008 -2010.
Research Experience and Skills
I worked as a UGC Junior and Senior Research Fellow and pursued Ph.D in the
Department of Economics, Annamalai University for 6 Years (1998–2004). I have been
awarded Ph.D. for my thesis entitled “Human Development and Social Exclusion of
Scheduled Tribes in Tamil Nadu”. During my post graduation, I have submitted a research
project entitled “A Study of Valayar a Denotified Community in the Vicinity of Sirumugai
Town, Coimbatore District”.
Social Work Research is one of my areas of special interest. It ranges from
philosophy of science to technology of research. I am proficient in computer applications in
social statistics especially multivariate statistics. I am capable of using software packages like
Ms-Office, SPSS, STATISTICA and LIMDEP. I am good at managing large-scale survey
databases.
I am also interested in mixing qualitative quantitative and participatory methods in
social work research. I am at present using social network analysis and personal network
analysis in my field of Community Development.
Consultancy and Research Projects
I have offered consultancy service to Centre for Peace and Development (CPD) an
Aizawl based NGO for their research project on HIV/AIDS Communication Needs
Assessment Study sponsored by Mizoram State AIDS Control Society (MSACS).
Completed a research project on “Women’s Vulnerability to HIV/AIDS in Champhai
District’ sponsored by Catholic Relief Service (CRS), Guwahati, as Co-principal Investigator
in with Dr.Kalpana Sarathy (Principal Investigator), Associate Professor, Department of
Social Work, Mizoram University.
I have completed a UGC major research project on “Bamboo Flowering and Rural
Livelihood in Mizoram” as a Principal Investigator in 2013.
I have completed a consultancy project with Centre for urban policy and planning,
School of Habitat Studies “Infrastructure and Governance Transformation of IHSDP in
Lunglei Town” as part of their ICSSR sponsored mega project entitled Impact of
Infrastructure and Governance Transformations on Small, Medium and Big Cities in India.
Research Guidance and Supervision
I have guided 4 Ph.D scholars, 12 M. Phil scholars and 30 MSW Dissertations in the area
of Community Development (Rural, Urban and Tribal). At present, I am supervising 5 Ph.D
(2 UGC JRFs, 1 RGNF, 1 ICSSRF) and 5 M.Phil Scholars (Social Work) in Mizoram
University.
Ph.D (Submitted/Awarded)
 David Zaitinvawra (2014) “Bamboo Flowering and Sustainability of Rural Livelihood in
Mizoram”.
 Grace Lalhlupuii Sailo (2015) “Urban Livelihood and Poverty in Mizoram”.
 C.Lalengzama (2016) “Agrarian Transformation and Tribal Development: Shifting
Cultivation to Settled Agriculture in Mizoram”.
 Mangcha Touthang (2016) “Displacement, Resettlement and Rehabilitation: The Case of
Khuga Multipurpose Project in Manipur”.
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Ph.D (Ongoing)
 Jennifer Rohlupuii (2012) “Religiosity and Life Satisfaction of Older Persons in
Mizoram”.
 Lalruatkimi (2013) “Social Work with Self-Help Groups and Empowerment of Urban
Women in Mizoram”.
 Sangeeta Rai (2013) “Social Capital and Development among Nepali Women in North
East India”.
 Malsawmtluangi (2014) “Livelihood and Living Conditions of Tribal Artisans in
Mizoram”.
 Vanalalhruaizela (2016) “Oil Palm Cultivation and Rural Livelihood in Kolasib And
Mamit Districts, Mizoram”.
M.Phil
Completed
 R.Suanzabiaka (2007) “Interaction Pattern and Social Mobilisation among Rural People A Study with Reference to Aibawk Block, Mizoram. M.Phil in Sociology. Madurai:
Madurai Kamaraj University.
 Lalhruaitluangi Changte (2010) “Urban Household Water Management in Mizoram”.
 C.Lalengzama (2010) “Shifting Cultivation to Settled Agriculture: Agrarian Change and
Tribal Development in Mizoram”.
 Lalruatkimi (2012) “Decentralisation and Urban Development: People’s Awareness and
Expectations on Municipal Council in Aizawl”.
 Sarah VL. Rindiki (2012) “Urban Household Solid Waste Management in Mizoram”.
 Lalsiampuii (2012) “Grassroots Organisations and Urban Community Development in
Mizoram”.
 Sangeeta Rai (2013) “Community and Well-being: Role of Social Support Networks in
Gorkhali Settlements in Aizawl”.
 Malsawmtluangi (2013) “Livelihood and Living Conditions of Tribal Artisans in
Mizoram”.
 B.Lalrinkima (2014) “Voluntary Organisations and Rural Livelihood Promotion in
Mizoram”.
 Angela Saidingliani Haunar (2015) “Women and Rural Sanitation in Mizoram”.
 K.Lalrempuii (2015) “Social Inclusion of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS in Mizoram”.
 Vanlalhruaizela (2016) “Rural Livelihood Diversification in Serchip District, Mizoram”.
 Registered
 C.Lalchchandami (2015) “MGNREGS and Livelihood Security in Kolasib District,
Mizoram.
 Lily Sangpui (2016) “Trans Border Migration and Livelihood: The Case of Migrant
Workers from Myanmar in Mizoram”.
 Lokesh Chakma (2016) “Socio-economic Infrastructure and Tribal Development: The
Case of Chakma Settlements in Mizoram”.
 Martius R Rynjah (2016) “Faith Based Organisations and Development in Shillong”.
 N. Samuel Douminthang Baite (2016) “Social Capital and Community Development in
Border Town of Moreh, Manipur”. 4
MSW
 Joseph Lalrinliana (2004) “Self Help Groups and Tribal Development in Mizoram”.
 Julie R. Fambawl (2004) “Marital Breakdown and Family Strength in Aizawl City”.
 David Zaitinvawra (2005) “Shifting Cultivation to Settled Agriculture: Farmers
Perception of Problems and Prospects”.
 Laltlanmawi (2005) “Rural Socio Economic Structure and Poverty in Mizoram”.
 H.Zothanpuii (2005) “Housing for Tribal Poor: An Appraisal of Centrally Sponsored
Rural Housing Schemes in Mizoram”.
 Lalsangkimi Zote (2005) “Empowerment of Women in Mizoram”.
 H. Lalramhluna(2006) “Social Capital and Community Development in Mizoram”.
 R. Lalrinhlua(2006) “Agricultural Marketing in Mizoram”.
 R.Lalthanzuali (2006) “Rural-Urban Interaction in Mizoram”.
 H.D.Lalpekmawia(2006) “ Migration and Livelihood in Mizoram”.
 R.Lalhruaitluanga(2006) “Solid Waste Management in Aizawl, Mizoram”.
 R.Lalhmangaihzuala(2006) “ Networking and Collaboration among Social Welfare
Organisations in Aizawl”.
 Benjamin L. Chawngthu(2007) “Social Action Against Drugs: Drug Users Perceptions on
Young Mizo Association’s (YMA’s) Supply Reduction Service (SRS) in Mizoram”.
 Khaikhohauh Gangte (2007) “Traditional Institutions and Tribal Development: The Case
of Kuki Chieftainship in Manipur”.
 Lalengzuala (2007) “Urban Environment in Mizoram: People’s Perceptions on Air
Pollution in Aizawl”.
 Malsawmdawngliani(2007) “Structural Bases and Dynamics of Urban Poverty in
Mizoram”.
 John Lalremtluanga(2007) “Decentralisation and Rural Development:
People’s
Perception and Satisfaction on Village Councils in Mizoram”.
 F. Lalnunfela (2008) “Social Work and Urban Youth”.
 Lalrinkimi Hmar (2008) “Social Work and Urban Community Organisations: The Case of
Hunthar Veng”.
 M.S.Dawnkimi(2008) “Social Work and Urban Poverty Alleviation”.
 Lalsangluaii(2009) “Social Work with Urban Youth in Aizawl”.
 Lalhruaitluangi Chhangte (2009) “Social Work and Life Satisfaction of Urban Elderly”.
 Lallawmsangi(2009) “Social Work with Children of Poor Households in an Urban
Community in Aizawl”.
 C.Lalremruati (2010) “Social Work with Unemployed Urban Youth in Mizoram”.
 Paul Manick Wahlang (2010) “Social Work with Urban Elderly”.
 Vanlalpari(2010) “Child Rights and Social Work”.
 Sangeeta Rai (2011) “Social Work with Minority Women”.
 Lalchhuansangi Khiangte (2011) “Social Work with Women”.
 Maria Lalnunpuii (2011) “Social Work with School Going Children”.
 Lalrindiki Royte (2011) “Social Work with Unemployed Youth”.
 H.S. Lalramchuana (2012) “Child Rights and Social Work”.
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Publications
I have published eleven articles in national journals, one book, thirteen chapters in
edited volumes, and seven other articles.
Articles in National Journals
 Easwaran Kanagaraj and Eddie Zonunkima (2016) “Community Leadership and
Power Structure in a Mizo Village”. South Asian Journal of Participative
Development (SAJPD), 16(1) (Jan-June):27-44.
 Kalpana Sarathy, Easwaran Kanagaraj and Chinnathambi Devendiran (2013) Social
Welfare, Development and Empowerment: Fields, Perspectives and Paradigms in Social
Work Research in Mizoram. Social Work Journal, 4(2): 81-96.
 Easwaran Kanagaraj (2013) “Human Development among Primitive Tribes in Tamil
Nadu”. Journal of Social Work & Social Development, 4(01&02): 13-35.
 David Zaitinvawra and Easwaran Kanagaraj (2013) “Social Dynamics of Bamboo
Flowering in Mizoram”. Social Work Journal, 4(1): 31-42.
 Laltlanmawi and Easwaran Kanagaraj (2010) “Manifestations, Causes and Dynamics of
Rural Poverty in Mizoram”. National Journal of Professional Social Work, 11(1-2)
(January –December): 61-70.
 Easwaran Kanagaraj (2008) “Primitive Tribes Access to Health Care in Tamil Nadu: A
Social Exclusion Perspective”. Tribal Health Bulletin, 14(1&2):50-60.
 David Zaitinvawra and Easwaran Kanagaraj (2008) “Shifting Cultivation to Settled
Agriculture: Rural Livelihood Patterns in Mizoram. The Eastern Anthropologist, 6 :( 2),
(April-June): 201 – 226.
 Lalhmangaihzuala Ralte and Easwaran Kanagaraj (2007) “Networking and Collaboration
among Social Welfare Organisations in Mizoram”, Indian Journal of Youth Affairs, 11(2)
(July – December): 94-104.
 T. S. Kalyani, R. Kaliyamoorthy, and E.Kanagaraj (2006) “Performance of Jawahar
Rozgar Yojana in Tamil Nadu: A Principal Components Approach”. The Asian Economic
Review, 48(3) (December): 417- 428.
 Ramu Kaliyamoorthy and Easwaran Kanagaraj (2006) “Jawahar Rozgar Yojana in Tamil
Nadu: An Appraisal of Districts’ Performance”. Social Change, 16(2) (June): 114-45.
 Joseph Lalrinliana and Easwaran Kanagaraj (2006) “SHGs and Tribal Development in
Mizoram”. Kurukshetra, 54(3) (January): 37-48.
Books
 Easwaran Kanagaraj (2014) Human Development and Social Exclusion among Primitive
Tribes in India. Lambert Academic Publishing.
Chapters in Edited Volumes and Conference Proceedings
 Lalsankimi Zote and Easwaran Kanagaraj (2015) “Socio Political Participation and
Empowerment of Women in Mizoram”. In Lalneihzovi, Srinibas Pathi and Lalrintluanga
(Eds.) Proceedings of International Seminar on Governance in India: Problems and
Prospects. Aizawl: Lengchhawn Offset. Vol. (I): 262-277.
 David Zaitinvawra and Easwaran Kanagaraj (2014) Hunger and Public Action:
Government’s Response to Bamboo Flowering in Mizoram. In R.P.Vadhera (2014)
Development in North East India: Multidimensional Perspectives. Proceeding of the
National Seminar Organised by Department of Education, MZU. Delhi: Manglam
Publishers and Distributors. Vol.2. Chapter 30: 444-470.
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 Lalpekmawia Hlawndo, Grace Lalhlupuii Sailo and Easwaran Kanagaraj (2014)
Migration and Development: Perceptions and Experiences of Migrants in Aizawl,
Mizoram. In R.P.Vadhera (2014) Development in North East India: Multidimensional
Perspectives. Proceeding of the National Seminar Organised by Department of Education,
MZU. Delhi: Manglam Publishers and Distributors. Vol.2. Chapter 33: 511-526.
 Easwaran Kanagaraj (2013) “Land Alienation and Tribal Livelihood: The Case of
Kalrayan Hills in Tamil Nadu”. In S.R.Padhi (Ed.) Current Tribal Situation: Strategies for
Planning, Welfare and Sustainable Development. Delhi: Manglam Publications. Chapter
17: 295-313.
 Easwaran Kanagaraj and Suanzabiaka Ralte (2012) “Social Mobilisation and Tribal
Development: Dynamics and Impact of Self-help Groups in Mizoram”. In M.C. Behera,
R.C. Parida and Devi Baruah (Eds.) Development Dynamics: Finance, Empowerment and
Entrepreneurship. Guwahati: DVS Publishers. PP: 79-104.
 Srinivasan Ramachandran and Easwaran Kanagaraj (2010) “The Role of Communist
Movement in Achieving Social Inclusion: The Case of Eastern Thanjavur”. In P.
Arunachalam (Ed.) Inclusive Growth in India. New Delhi: Serials Publications. Chapter
25: 425-456.
 S. Ramachandran, S. Sasikumar and E.Kanagaraj (2009) “Social Mobilization and
Women Empowerment: Dynamics and Impact of Self Help Groups in Thirunelveli
District Tamil Nadu”. In Kanak Kanti Bagchi (Ed.) Micro Finance and Rural
Development: A Critical Review. Delhi: Abhijeet Publications. Chapter 23: 366-380.
 S. Ramachandran, S. Sasikumar and E. Kanagaraj (2008) “Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and
Economic Empowerment of Women in Thirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu”. In Daniel
Lazar and P. Palanichamy (Eds.) Micro Finance and Poverty Eradication: Indian and
Global Experiences. New Delhi: New Century Publications.
 D. Zaitinvawra and E.Kanagaraj (2008) “Changing Agrarian Structure and Shifting
Cultivation in Mizoram”. In J.K. Patnaik (Ed.) Mizoram: Dimensions and Perspectives.
New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company.
 Joseph Lalrinliana and Easwaran Kanagaraj (2008) “SHGs and Tribal Development in
Mizoram”. In S.B Verma, M.K. Sharma, and N.K. Sharma (Eds.) Better Quality of Rural
Life. New Delhi: Sarup & Sons. Chapter 29:390- 412.
 Zothanpuii Hmar and E.Kanagaraj (2007) “Rural Housing Schemes for Tribal Poor:
Evaluation of IAY and PMGY in Mizoram”. In B.S. Vasudeva Rao and G. Rajani Kanth
(Eds.) Rural Resources and Development Initiatives: Structural Issues & Development
Interventions. Ambala Cantt: The Associated Publishers. Chapter 3: 34-79.
 S. Ramachandran, K. Narayanan and E.Kanagaraj (2007) “Performance of Special
Component Plan in Tamil Nadu”. In K.K. Bagchi (Ed.) Employment and Poverty
Alleviation Programmes in India: An Appraisal. Vol. II. Delhi: Abhijeet Publications.
Chapter 9: 672-689.
 Lalramhluna Khawlhring and Easwaran Kanagaraj (2007) “Social Capital Local
Governance and Community Development in Mizoram. In J.K.Patnaik (Ed.) Peace and
Development in Mizoram. Aizawl: Department of Political Science, Mizoram University.
Other Articles
 E.Kanagaraj, S.Ganeshamoorthy and R.Gomathi (2004) “Determinants of Choice of
Computer Education: An Econometric Analysis”. Annamalai University Journal (Part A
– Humanities). 42:81-90.
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 E.Kanagaraj and S.Sivakumar (2003). “Public Expenditure on Higher Education in
Tamil Nadu”. Annamalai Economic Papers 4, 2003.
 P. Shanmugam, E. Kanagaraj and E.Karuppaiyan (2003) “Voluntary Action and Tribal
Development: A Case Study of Nilgiris Adivasi Welfare Association”. Working Paper
20. Department of Economics. Annamalai University June 2003.
 E. Kanagaraj, T. Tamizhvanan and S.Srinivasan (2002) “Air Pollution and Health: A
Temporal Analysis of SPM in Selected Indian Cities” Annamalai Economic Papers 3. E.
Kanagaraj and E. Karuppaiyan (2000) “Information Development and Human
Development: a Cross-country Analysis”. Annamalai Economic Papers 2, 2000.
 P. Shanmugam, A. K. Ramalingam and E. Kanagaraj (2000) “Sustainable Development
and Voluntary Organisations.” Peninsular Economist 12 (2) 1999-2000.
 Nagarajan, E. Kanagaraj and G. Ravi (2000) “Household Employment and Income in the
Non-Farm Sector: A Study of Selected Village Industries in Cuddalore District.”
Peninsular Economist 12 (1), 1999-2000.
Lessons for Distance Education
 E.Kanagaraj(2011) “Social Work with Tribal Communities” (UNIT 4), Areas of Social
Work Intervention (Block 4), Social Work Practice in Tribal Development (MSWE 004)
Lesson for Post Graduate Diploma on Social Work in Tribal Development (PGDSWRD)
Offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.
 E. Kanagaraj (2011) “Tribal Economy “(UNIT 2), Tribal Society in Transition (Block 2)
Tribal Society (MSWE 003). Lesson for Post Graduate Diploma on Social Work in
Tribal Development (PGDSWRD) Offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University
(IGNOU), New Delhi.
Organisation of Refresher Courses/ Workshops
 Coordinated UGC Refresher Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences:
Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analyses (RCRMSS 2013), organised by the UGCASC and Department of Social Work, Mizoram University from 10th September to 30th
December 2013 as coordinator (with Dr. Kalpana Sarathy and Dr.C.Devendiran as cocoordinators).
 Coordinated UGC Refresher Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences:
Breaking the Qualitative and Quantitative Divide (RCRMSS 2012), organised by the
UGC Academic Staff College and Department of Social Work, Mizoram University from
20th November to 10th December 2012 as co-coordinator (with Dr. Kalpana Sarathy as
Coordinator and Dr.C.Devendiran as co-coordinator).
 As assistant coordinator (with Dr. Kalpana Sarathy as Coordinator) coordinated UGC
Refresher Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences. The program was jointly
organised by UGC Academic Staff College and Department of Social Work (18th October
– 9th November 2010).
 As assistant coordinator (with Dr. Kalpana Sarathy as Coordinator) coordinated ICSSRNERC sponsored state level workshop on Social Science Research: Qualitative and
Quantitative Methods. It was organised by the Department of Social Work, Mizoram
University between 4th and 6th March 2010.
Orientation/ Refresher Courses/ Workshops/ Training Programmes
 Attended one-week School on 'Advanced Econometric Methods and their Applications’
organised by Economic Research Unit of the Indian Statistical Institute and the
Department of Economics, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, from February 29 to
March 5, 2016.
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 Participated in Academic Administrator’s Workshop organized by the UGC-Academic
Staff College, MZU, Aizawl from 12th to 14th November, 2014.
 Participated in UGC Sponsored Short Term Course in Curriculum Development,
Question Paper Setting and Examination Reforms organized by the UGC-Academic Staff
College, MZU, Aizawl from 10th to 26th May, 2014.
 Attended the Orientation Programme conducted by the UGC-Academic Staff College,
University of Madras, and Chennai from 1st to 28th February 2007.
 Participated in the International Teachers Training Programme jointly organised by
International Committee of Red Cross, Assam Branch of Indian Red Cross Society, and
Department of Communications and Journalism, Gauhati University, held between 29-30
August 2006 in Guwahati.
 Participated in the IX Workshop on “Research Methodology in Social Sciences”
organised by Department of Economics, Annamalai University from 18th to 21st January
1999.
 Participated in the X Workshop on “Research Methodology in Social Sciences” organised
by Department of Economics, Annamalai University from 23rd to 25th December 1999.
 Participated in the VIII Workshop on “Research Methodology in Social Sciences”
organised by Department of Economics, Annamalai University from 5th to 8th January
1998.
 Attended a workshop on the Promotion of Low Cost Sanitation System for Community
Development Youth Workers, organised by Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi from 20th
to 24th June 1994.
 Attended a Pre Employment Training Progamme in Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi
from 16th May to 29th June 1994.
Paper Presentations in Seminars and Conferences
 Presented a paper on “Unity and Diversity in North East India” in National Seminar on
Protection of Human Rights And Assuring the Unity And Integrity Of The Nation
National Human Rights Commission, INDIA in collaboration with Mizoram University,
Mizoram from 7th - 8th April, 2016.
 Presented a paper (jointly with Lalsankimi Zote) on Socio Political Participation and
Empowerment of Women in Mizoram”. ICSSR sponsored International Seminar on
Governance in India: Problems and Prospects organised by Department of Public
Administration, Mizoram University on 5-6th November 2015.
 Presented a paper entitled(jointly with Ms Jennifer Rohlupui) “Religious Participation
and Life Satisfaction of Senior Citizens in Mizoram” in the 3rd Indian Social Work
Congress 2015 on Community Engagement, Social Responsibility and Social Work
jointly organized by NAPSWI and Department of Social Work, Jain Vishva Bharathi on
24 -26 October 2015.
 Presented a paper entitled(jointly with Ms Sangeeta Rai) “ Caste, Class and Social
Exclusion: Social Support Networks in the Gorkhali Settlements in Aizawl, Mizoram” in
the 3rd Indian Social Work Congress 2015 on Community Engagement, Social
Responsibility and Social Work jointly organized by NAPSWI and Department of Social
Work, Jain Vishva Bharathi. Institute, Landun on 24 -26 October 2015.
 Presented a paper titled Social Work Research in India: Substantive, Theoretical and
Methodological Orientations in 23rd Annual Conference of Indian Society of Professional
Social Work. Emerging Trends in Social Work Education in India, organised by the
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department of social work, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from 28th to 30th January
2015.
Chaired a Session (Best Paper Presentation award for Practitioners) in 23rd Annual
Conference of Indian Society of Professional Social Work. Emerging Trends in Social
Work Education in India, organised by the department of social work, Bharathiar
University, Coimbatore from 28th to 30th January 2015.
Presented a paper titled “Migration and Development: Perceptions and Experiences of
Migrants in Aizawl, Mizoram” in the Two Day ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on
Development in the North East India: Problems and Prospects organised by the
Department of Education, Mizoram University, Aizawl during 6th and 7th June 2013.
Presented a paper entitled “An Operational Framework of Household Human
Development in India” in the ICSSR sponsored International Seminar on Human
Development and the Marginalised Sections in the North East India: Issues, Challenges,
Way Forward(18-20th March 2013) organised by the Centre for Studies in Human
Development and Equal Opportunity Cell, Assam University, Silchar.
Presented a paper(jointly with Lalruatkimi and Lalthlanmawi) entitled “Rural Livelihood
and Poverty in Mizoram” in the ICSSR sponsored International Seminar on Human
Development and the Marginalised Sections in the North East India: Issues, Challenges,
Way Forward(18-20th March 2013) organised by the Centre for Studies in Human
Development and Equal Opportunity Cell, Assam University, Silchar.
Presented a paper entitled ‘Human Development of Primitive Tribes in Tamil Nadu” in
the First Indian Social Work Congress(ISWC 2013) 23rd -25th February 2013 jointly
organised by NAPSWI and Delhi School of Social Work in Delhi.
Presented (jointly with Ms Sangeeta Rai) a paper entitled “Social Capital and
Development: Role of Social Support Networks among Gorkhali Households in
Mizoram” in the First Indian Social Work Congress (23rd-25th February 2013) jointly
organised by NAPSWI and Delhi School of Social Work in Delhi.
Presented a Paper entitled “Village Council and Rural Development: People’s Perception
Leaders and People in Mizoram” in IIPA Prelude Conference – 2011 on PRIS and Rural
Development in India, jointly organised by Indian Institute of Public Administration –
Mizoram Regional Branch and Department of Public Administration, Mizoram
University On 23rd September 2011.
Presented a paper entitled “Democratic Decentralisation and Rural Development:
People’s Perception on the Role of Village Councils in Mizoram” in ICSSR Sponsored
State level Seminar on Grass Root Democracy: Relevance of Local Self Government in
Mizoram organised by the Department of Political Science, Mizoram University during
28-29 April 2009.
Presented a paper entitled “Social Welfare, Development and Empowerment: Fields,
Perspectives and Paradigms in Social Work Research in Mizoram” In National Seminar
on Constraints and Challenges to Social Science Research in North East India Organised
by ICSSR- NERC, Shillong during 27th and 28th March 2009.
Presented a paper entitled “Social Capital, Local Governance and Community
Development in Mizoram” In NEC sponsored National Seminar on Peace and
Development in Mizoram organised by the Department of Political Science, Mizoram
University during 2-3. November 2007.
Presented a paper entitled “Determinants of Choice of Computer Education: A Logistic
Regression Approach” in UGC and CSIR sponsored National Symposium on Statistical
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Methods and Applications organised by the Department of Statistics, Annamalai
University, during March 15th and 16th 2002.
 Presented a paper entitled “Voluntary Organisations and Environmental Protection:
Retrospect and Prospect” in the National Seminar on Environmental Protection
Movements and Counter Movements organised by Department of Sociology, Bharathiar
University, Coimbatore during 8th and 9th February 2002.
 Presented a paper entitled “Strategies for Successful Rural Water and Sanitation Projects”
in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Society Water and Environment: Policies and
Issues organised by Department of Sociology, Annamalai University during 28th and 29th
March 2002.
 Presented a paper on “Role of Science and Technology in Tribal Development” in UGC
National Seminar on Engineering Applications in Rural Development Organised by the
Centre for Rural Development, Annamalai University.
 Participated in UGC Seminar on “Psychological Approaches to Social Problems”
organised by Department of Psychology, Annamalai University during 15th and 16th
February 1999.
 Presented a paper entitled “Human Development Approach” in National Seminar on
Science of Human Development organised by Forum for Advancement of Science of
Human Development between 19th and 20th September 1998.
 Participated in the ICSSR sponsored seminar on Review of Social Science Research in
Annamalai University organised by Department of Political Science held on 25th February
1998.
Special Lectures and Invited Talks
 Delivered two lectures on computer aided quantitative data processing and analysis and
conducted two practical sessions in ICSSR sponsored research methodology workshop
organised by Department of Mass Communication, Mizoram University from March 22,
2016 to March 31, 2016.
 Delivered a lecture on Human Development in India in 16th Orientation Programme
organized by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, MZU, Aizawl, MZU,
Aizawl from 18th November to 15th December 2015.
 Delivered a lecture on qualitative research in political science in the Refresher Course in
Political Science organized by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, MZU,
Aizawl, MZU, Aizawl from 8th to 28th September 2015.
 Delivered a lecture on quantitative approach to social science research in 15th Orientation
Programme organized by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, MZU, Aizawl,
MZU, Aizawl from 7th July to 3rd August, 2015.
 Delivered two lectures on Culture, Environment and Resources in Special Winter School
organized by the UGC-Academic Staff College, MZU, Aizawl from 3rd March to 23rd
March 2015.
 Delivered six lectures on Research Methodology in social sciences in 7 days workshop on
Research methodology organized by Chakma Literary Academy, Kamalanagar from 22nd
to 28th November 2014.
 Delivered a lecture on Qualitative methods in social science research in Refresher Course
on Research Methodology organized by the UGC-Academic Staff College, MZU, Aizawl
from 9th September to 29th September 2014.
 Delivered three lectures and conducted three practical sessions on (1) Computer Aided
Data Processing (2) Computer Aided Data Analysis (3) Descriptive and Inferential
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statistics with SPSS. In One week workshop on SPSS and Data Analysis organized by the
UGC-Academic Staff College, MZU, Aizawl from 27th to 31st August 2014.
Delivered a lecture on Social Inclusion in India in 14th Orientation Programme organized
by the UGC-Academic Staff College, MZU, Aizawl on 19th June 2014.
Delivered two lectures on (1) Data Structuring for SPSS, (2) Analysis of Life Science
Data with SPSS in the UGC-sponsored Refresher course in Life Science held from 26th
March to 15th April 2014 jointly organized by UGC-ASC and Department of Forestry,
Mizoram University.
Delivered two lectures on Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches to Social Science
Research and Breaking down Qualitative and Quantitative Divide in the Ph.D scholars
interaction programme organised by UGC-ASC Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 4th
February 2014.
Delivered a lecture on “Introduction to Social Network Analysis” in Refresher Course on
Behavioural Sciences(Interdisciplinary) Organised by the UGC-ASC and Department of
Psychology, Mizoram University from 12th November to 2nd December 2013.
Delivered two lectures on “Philosophy of Science” in the Refresher Course on
Philosophy (Interdisciplinary) organised by the UGC-ASC, Mizoram University from 6th
November to 26th November 2013.
Delivered two lectures on Social Exclusion in India in the 11th Orientation Programme
organised by the UGC-ASC, Mizoram University from 6th November to 26th November
2013.
Delivered a lecture on “Social Exclusion in India” in the 10th Orientation Programme
organised by the UGC-ASC, Mizoram University from 6th November to 26th November
2013.
Delivered lectures on
o Quantitative Data Processing with Computer Software,
o Computer Aided Quantitative Data Analysis,
o Non-parametric Tests,
o Statistics in Cross Tables,
o Mixed Methods Designs Social Science Research in the Refresher Course on
Research Methodology in Social Sciences: Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Analyses(RCRMSS 2013), organised by the UGC-ASC and Department of Social
Work, Mizoram University from 10th September to 30th December 2013.
Conducted practical sessions on
o Formulation Research Problem,
o Research Design and Sampling Design,
o Data Entry,
o Data Processing,
o Data Analysis I Cross Tabulation
o Data Analysis II Parametric tests
o Data Analysis III Correlation and Regression
o Data Analysis IV: Non-parametric tests
o Data Analysis V: Multivariate Analysis
o Construction of Questionnaire and Schedule
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in the Refresher Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences: Qualitative and
Quantitative Data Analyses(RCRMSS 2013), organised by the UGC-ASC and Department of
Social Work, Mizoram University from 10th September to 30th December 2013.
 Delivered two lectures on Agrarian Change in Mizoram in UGC Refresher Course on
Political Science jointly organised by Department of Political Science and UGC ASC,
Mizoram University(28th March to 17th April 2013).
 Delivered one lecture and conducted three practical sessions in the ICSSR sponsored
National Workshop on Research methodology and Data Analysis through SPSS in Social
Sciences(6th – 15th March, 2013) organised by the Department of Education, Mizoram
University on 13th and 14th March on the following topics
o Data Process and Analysis – Part I:Data Entry and Cleaning
o Data Analysis – Part – II: Data Display – Graphs and Charts
o Data Analysis – Part – III: t test and ANOVA
o Data Analysis – Part – IV: Correlation Analysis
 Delivered two lectures on “Data Processing and Analysis with Computer Software” in the
ICSSR Sponsored National Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Science (5th –
14 March 2013) organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Mizoram
University.
 Delivered two lectures on “Tools of Data Collection: Primary and Secondary Data” in
ICSSR sponsored National Workshop cum Training Programme on Research
Methodology and Application of SPSS in Business Studies organised by the Department
of Management, Mizoram University on 2nd March 2013.
 As a resource person conducted two days workshop/FDP on Quantitative Data Analysis
with Computer Software (January 22-23, 2013) organised by GRD Entrepreneurship
Development Cell and G.R. Damodaran Academy of Management, Coimbatore. In the
workshop I delivered two lectures and conducted five practical sessions on data
processing and analysis with SPSS.
 Delivered the following eleven lectures in the Refresher Course on Research
Methodology in Social Sciences: Breaking the Qualitative and Quantitative Divide
(RCRMSS 2012), organised by the UGC-ASC and Department of Social Work, Mizoram
University from 20th November to 10th December 2012.
o Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches,
o Nature of Quantitative Research,
o Formulation of Research Problem,
o Use of Literature in Research,
o Collection and Treatment of Secondary Data,
o Testing of Hypotheses,
o Computer Aided Quantitative Data Processing,
o Computer Aided Quantitative Data Analysis,
o Non-parametric Tests,
o Writing Research Proposal: ICSSR and UGC Formats,
o Mixed Methods Designs Social Science Research.
 Conducted the following practical sessions in Refresher Course on Research
Methodology in Social Sciences: Breaking the Qualitative and Quantitative Divide
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(RCRMSS 2012), organised by the UGC-ASC and Department of Social Work, Mizoram
University from 20th November to 10th December 2012.
o Formulation Research Problem,
o Research Design and Sampling Design,
o Data Entry,
o Data Processing,
o Data Analysis, and
o Writing Research Proposal
Delivered the following two lectures in UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Library and
Information Science organised by the Department of Library and Information Science and
UGC –Academic Staff College, NEHU, Shillong on 14th and 15th September 2012.
o Computer Aided Data Processing
o Data Analysis with SPSS
Conducted the following four practical sessions in UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in
Library and Information Science organised by the Department of Library and
Information Science and UGC–Academic Staff College, NEHU, Shillong on 14th and 15th
September 2012.
o Data Entry
o Data Cleaning
o Data Analysis I
o Data Analysis II
Delivered a lecture on ‘Computer Aided Data Processing and Analysis’ in One week
research methodology organised by Department of Political Science, Mizoram University
on 8th September 2012.
Delivered the following three Lectures in One Week Workshop on Data Analysis through
SPSS organised by UGC Academic Staff College, Mizoram University during 2731August 2012.
o Computer Aided Data Processing
o Data Analysis With SPSS
o Cross Tabulation and Statistics
Conducted the following three practical sessions in One Week Workshop on Data
Analysis through SPSS organised by UGC Academic Staff College, Mizoram University
during 27-31August 2012.
o Data Entry
o Data Cleaning
o Cross Tabulation and Statistics
Delivered the following two lectures in One Week Workshop on Applied Statistics
organised by UGC Academic Staff College, Mizoram University during 23-28 July 2012.
o Cross Tabulation and Chi-square Test,
o Non-parametric tests
Delivered a lecture on Quantitative Method in Social Science Research in on 8th March
2012 in ICSSR sponsored Workshop on Methods of Research and Proposal Writing
organised by OKD Institute of Social Change and Development, Guwahati and
Department of Economics, Mizoram University.
Delivered the following eight lectures in Refresher Course on Research Methodology in
Social Sciences organised by UGC Academic Staff College and Department of Social
Work (18th October – 9th November 2010).
o Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches to Social Science Research,
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o Conceptualisation and Operationalisation,
o Collection and Treatment of Secondary Data,
o Cross Tabulation,
o Computer Aided Quantitative Data Processing,
o Computer Aided Data Analysis with SPSS,
o Choice of Parametric and Non-parametric Tests
o Writing Research Proposals: ICSSR and UGC Formats
Conducted the following eight practical sessions in Refresher Course on Research
Methodology in Social Sciences organised by UGC Academic Staff College and
Department of Social Work (18th October – 9th November 2010).
o Formulation of Research Problem,
o Construction of Questionnaires and Schedules,
o Research Design,
o Sample Design,
o Data Processing,
o Data Analysis,
o Participatory Research in Tanhril Village,
o Research Proposal Writing
Delivered a lecture on “Social Exclusion and Inclusion” in UGC Refresher Course on
History organised by UGC Academic Staff College and Department of History and
Ethnography(18th October – 9th November 2010)
Delivered a lecture on “Computer Aided Data Processing” in Refresher Course on
Resource Management and Planning, Organised by UGC-Academic Staff College, and
Department of Geography, MZU, on 10th February 2011.
Delivered a lecture on “Data Analysis with SPSS” in UGC Refresher Course on Resource
Management and Planning, Organised by UGC-Academic Staff College, and Department
of Geography, MZU, on 11th February 2011.
Delivered the following two lectures in UGC sponsored National Workshop on Research
Methodology and Preparing Research Proposal organised by Department of Commerce,
Hrangbana College and Department of Education, Mizoram University on 10 June, 2010.
I have also conducted a practical session on Data Analysis with SPSS in this workshop on
10th June 2010.
o Selection of Statistical Techniques in Data Analysis
o Data Analysis with SPSS Software.
Delivered a lecture on “Data Processing and Analysis with Computer Software” in
Computer Training Programme for College Teachers, Organised by UGC-Academic
Staff College and Computer Centre, MZU, on 9th April 2010.
Delivered a lecture on “Computer Aided Data Processing” in Refresher Course on
Commerce, Organised by UGC-Academic Staff College and Department of Commerce,
MZU, on 8th March 2010.
Delivered two lectures and conducted three practical sessions in ICSSR-NERC sponsored
State Level Workshop on Social Science Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
organised by the Department of Social Work, Mizoram University between 4th and 6th
March 2010.
o Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches in Social Science Research
o Quantitative Data Processing
o Practical I: Formulation of Research Problem
o Practical II: Focus Group Discussion
o Practical III: Construction of Schedules and Questionnaires
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 Delivered a lecture on Computer Aided Data Processing in Refresher Course on Resource
Management and Planning, Organised by UGC-Academic Staff College, and Department
of Geography, MZU, on 10th February 2010.
 Delivered a lecture on Data Analysis with SPSS in Refresher Course on Resource
Management and Planning, Organised by UGC-Academic Staff College, and Department
of Geography, MZU, on 10th February 2010.
 Delivered a lecture on “Computer Aided Data Processing” in Refresher Course in
Education, Organised by UGC-Academic Staff College, and Department of Education,
MZU, on 13th November 2009.
 Delivered a lecture on “Introduction to SPSS” in Refresher Course in Education,
Organised by Academic Staff College, and Department of Education, MZU, on 18th
November 2009.
 Delivered a lecture on ‘Ethnic Conflicts in North East India’. In State Level Training
Programme on Social Defense, organised by National Institute of Social Defense,
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, New Delhi and
Department of Social Work, Mizoram University, Aizawl during 30th March to 1st April
2009.
 Delivered the following four lectures in ICSSR-NERC sponsored Regional Training
Programme on Research Methodology in Social Sciences organised by Department of
Social Work Mizoram University during 26th November to 1st December 2007.
o Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches in Social Science Research
o Sampling
o Data Processing with Computer Software and
o Introduction to SPSS
 Conducted the following four practical sessions in ICSSR-NERC sponsored Regional
Training Programme on Research Methodology in Social Sciences organised by
Department of Social Work Mizoram University during 26th November to 1st December
2007.
o Identification and Formulation of Research Problem,
o Preparation of Questionnaire and Schedule,
o Data Processing,
o Data Analysis with SPSS
 Delivered a Lecture on “Voluntary Organisations and Self Help Groups” in NABARD
sponsored Workshop cum Training Programme on Strengthening SHGs through
Partnership organised by the Ddepartment of Social Work, Mizoram University during
24th and 25th September 2007.
 Delivered two lectures on “Data Processing and Analysis with Computer Software”. In
UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Research Methodology in Social Sciences,
Organised by Department of Education, Mizoram University on March 15, 2006.
 Acted as a resource person for SLET coaching programme organised by Department of
Economics and University Employment Information & Guidance Bureau, Annamalai
University from 11th October to 3rd November 1999.
 Acted as a Resource Person in the Seminar on “Role of Government in Rural
Development” organised by N.S.S., Annamalai University on 2nd April 1999.
Membership in Professional Associations:
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I have life membership in six professional bodies in India.
 National Association of Professional Social Workers Association in India (NAPSWI),
New Delhi.
 Indian Society of Professional Social Work (ISPSW), NIMHANS, Bangalore.
 Professional Social Workers Association (PSWA), Chennai.
 Global Knowledge Forum, New Delhi.
 New Public Administration Society of India (NEPASI), New Delhi.
Honours and Awards:
 P. A. Seshan Award for the best student in Economic Journalism in Annamalai
University for 2001 by the Southern Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries
(SICCI).
 National Merit Scholarship award by the Human Resource Development Government
of India for the years 1992-94.
 Class 1st Rank in MA Social Work in Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of
Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
 Class 1st Rank in BA Economics in Gobi Arts College Gobichettipalayam.
Extra Curricular Activities:
 National Service Scheme (NSS): 5 Years – 7 Camps (Attended a National Integration
Camp organised by NSS, Osmania University, Hyderabad from 6th to 15th July 1991.
 Oratorical and Elocution Competitions: Won Prices at College and University levels.
Interests:
 Indology and Indian Philosophy
 Religion, Spirituality and Well-being: Bakthi, Yoga and Vedanta
 Nature Cure and Natural Farming
References:
1. Prof. Kalpana Sarathy, Professor,
Department of Social Work, TISS Guwahati Campus,
Administrative Building, Cotton College,
Cotton College Road, Pan Bazar, Guwahati,
Pin Code: 781001
Email: kalpana.sarathy@tiss.edu
2. Prof. E. Selvarajan, Professor,
Department of Economics, Annamalai University,
Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu
Pin Code: 608002.
Email: e_selvarajan@yahoo.com
3. Prof. Ram Pal Vadhera,
Professor and Head,
Department of Education,
Mizoram University, Aizawl,
Pin Code: 796 004.
Email: rpvadhera55@gmail.com
(KANAGARAJ EASWARAN)
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