INDIAN COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
SOUTHERN REGIONAL CENTRE
OSMANIA UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
HYDERABAD – 500 007
CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Aims and Objectives
3. Management
4. a. Local Promotional Programmes
b. Programmes at Southern Region
c. Research Methodology Course
d. Ten day Workshop on “Research Methodology Courses in Social
Sciences for Ph.D. Scholars” at Vijayawada
e. Five day “Orientation Programme for SC/ST Ph.D. Scholars in
Social Sciences” at Coimbatore
f. Six day Workshop on “Research Methodology Courses in Social
Sciences for SC/ST Ph.D. Scholars” at Southern Region
g. Programme Sanctioned Statement of Southern Region
h. Lecture
5. Visit of Scholars
6. Study Grant
7. Library
8. e-Library
9. Scanning
10. Other Services
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a) Guidance to Research Scholars
b) Dissemination
of
information
on
Research
Fellowships awarded by ICSSR-SRC
c) Conference Hall
d) Guest House
e) Mini Conference Hall
f) Board Room
g) Pantry
h) Landscape Garden
i) Construction, Renovation and Maintenance
11. Appendix
a. List of Journals / Newspapers
b. Account Statement
12.
Committee’s
13.
Staff of Southern Regional Centre
14.
Acknowledgement
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grants
and
1. Introduction
The primary objective of the Indian Council of Social Science Research
(ICSSR) is to promote research in Social Sciences and to facilitate the utilization of
its vast resources. To assist the Council in the organization of its programmes
within the Southern Region and to develop documentation and bibliographical
services in some of the South Indian languages the Southern Regional Centre was
established on 1st February, 1973 at the Osmania University Library in collaboration
with the Osmania University and the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
The major role of the Regional Centre is to act as an agent of the ICSSR
within the southern region; to act as the representative of the social scientists of
the region and to bring their ideas and problems to the ICSSR, New Delhi; to
provide a platform for the social scientists of the southern region; to come together
for the promotion of social science research and to serve as the link between the
social scientists of the southern region, national and international community of
social scientists. The jurisdiction of the Southern Regional Centre extends to the
states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and the Union Territories
of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry.
2. Aims and objectives
1. To collect and stock social science research material in Telugu and Urdu in
addition to English and maintain the necessary equipment for its use.
2. To represent the ICSSR within the Region and to work for extension of its
programme to social scientists in the region.
3. To bring the social scientists of the region closer for promotion of social
science research.
4. To bring the ideas and problems of the social scientists of the region to the
notice of the ICSSR, New Delhi.
5. To serve as a link between the social scientists of the region and national and
international communities of the social scientists.
To perform the above role, the following activities are envisaged for the
Regional Centre:
 To promote documentation and bibliographical
languages and special documentation work.
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work
in
the
regional
 To supplement
Universities.
social
science
journals/periodicals
of
the
Southern
 To organize or assist the seminars/workshops/conferences/lectures in the
region.
 To provide financial assistance to regional/professional associations and
social science journals in the regional languages.
 To provide Study Grants for visiting library/institution for research work.
 To collect material/information in regional languages to promote research.
 To provide translations of research materials into regional languages.
 To supervise and coordinate the research projects/fellowships sanctioned by
the ICSSR in the region.
 To evaluate and support the proposals received in regional languages for
financial support.
 To guide social science scholars about the various activities and facilities
available at ICSSR.
 To organize meetings of the Project Directors, Senior Fellows, General
Fellows and PhD students for streamlining the progress of their projects and
fellowships and to bring to the notice of the ICSSR, the problems and
difficulties faced by the scholars.
 In addition, the Regional Centres may provide financial assistance for
organizing training programme in research methodology/application of
computers in social science research.
 Any other activity which the ICSSR may entrust to the Regional Centres.
 To arrange visits of eminent social scientists to the Centre where they deliver
lectures and hold discussions and seminars.
The expression ‘Social Sciences’ has been defined by ICSSR to cover the
disciplines of Economics (including Business Administration), Political Science
(including International Relations), Psychology, Public Administration and Sociology
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(including Criminology and Social work) as well as social science aspects of the
disciplines of Anthropology, Demography, Geography, History, Law and Linguistics.
3. Management
The Vice-Chancellor of Osmania University is the Chairman of the Southern
Regional Centre.
He broadly supervises the Centre’s administration and
programmes.
For advising the Chairman of the Centre in the Planning and Development of
its programmes, the ICSSR-SRC constitutes, in consultation with the Chairman, an
Advisory Committee consisting of representatives of the Social Science
Departments of the Universities and Research institutions in the four Southern
States. The tenure of the advisory committee is two years. It meets at least once
a year to review the work of the Centre during the preceding year and recommends
programmes to be developed during the ensuing year.
The activities carried out by Southern Regional Centre, ICSSR, Hyderabad
during the period 2013-14 may be classified under the following four categories:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Promotional Programmes
Library
Study Grant
Other services
4. Local PromotionalProgrammes
a. Programmes at Telangana Region
1. Book (Festschrift volume) Release function on 22nd April, 2013 Organized
by Osmania University Main Library in collaboration with ICSSR – SRC and SSR
Festschrift Committee
The Osmania University Library, the Indian Council for Social Science Research Southern Regional Centre (ICSSR-SRC) and SSR Festschrift committee has
organized a Book (Festschrift volume) releasing function on Monday the 24th April
2013 at ICSSR-SRC, Osmania University Library Building, O.U., Hyderabad. About
200 participants were attended the function.
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Welcome & Introduction by Dr.S.Yadagiri, I/c University Librarian, O.U.
Dr.S.Yadagiri, I/c University Librarian welcomed the Dignitaries Prof.S.
Satyanarayana, Vice-Chacellor, O.U., Prof.Tirupati Rao former Vice- Chancellor,
O.U., Prof.C.Beena, Director, ICSSR-SRC, Prof.E.Rama Reddy, Retd. University
Librarian, University of Hyderabad and Prof.S.Sudarshan Rao ICSSR Senior Fellow
on to the Dais.
Programme was started with a prayer by O.U.Library staff.
Sri.T.V.Prafulla Chandra read the Citation of Prof.Sudarshan Rao.
Prof. S.Satyanarayana, Vice-Chancellor, O.U. released the Festschrift volume
“Information Management today and tomorrow” which is in two volumes covering
about 56 articles. In this programme Mr.Praveen Kumar from BR publishing co.,
Delhi handed over the Book for release.
Festschrift volume release by Prof.S.Satyanarayana, Vice-Chancellor, O.U.
Dr.P.Diwakar, Librarian, CCMB reviewed the book
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Prof.T.Tirupati Rao former Vice-Chancelor, O.U. addressing the gathering
Prof.S. Satyanarayana, Vice-Chancellor, O.U., addressing the gathering
Senior Professors, Librarians and students from various departments spoke about
Prof.S.Sudarshan Rao and also spoke about book releasing function.
Prof.S.Sudarshan Rao while delivering about book
Presidential remarks by Dr.E.Rama Reddy, RRRLF Research Fellow
Dr.A.S.Chakravarthy, Asst. Professor, O.U. proposing vote of thanks
The workshop ended with the vote of thanks proposed by Dr.A.S.Chakravarthy,
Asst. Professor, O.U.Library
2. Two day National Seminar on “Rethinking Human Rights In 21st Century
Emerging Dimensions” from 6th – 7th July, 2013 Organized by Department of
Political Science, P. G. College Secunderabad Osmania University, Hyderabad
The department of political science, P G College Secunderabad has organized a Two
Day National Seminar on 6th& 7th July 2013. The theme of the seminar is
“RETHINKING HUMAN RIGHTS IN 21ST CENTURY EMERGING DIMENSIONS”.
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The said seminar provided a dais for the conglomeration of political science, public
administration, history, sociology, economics, law faculty and thinkers, analysts,
practitioners, researchers from inter disciplinary fields. The seminar is organized
into five technical sessions. In the inaugural program a great political thinker and
able academic administrator Professor R. Thandavan, Vice-Chancellor University of
Madras, Professor A. P. Padhi, Former Vice-Chancellor, Sambalpur University, and
member Executive Council NAAC, Professor Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, Head, Dept. of
Political Science, CCS University, Merut and General Secretary IPSA and who is
also well conversant with the semantics and syntactics of political science, Professor
P. Muthaiah, Chairman Board of studies and who is also known to be a native
thinker of political science subject took part in the seminar. Their presence on the
dais augmented the image of the seminar in its form and substance.
At the outset Professor G. Gopal Reddy, Director of the seminar, has explained
about the context, text and the expected outcome out of the seminar. Professor
Thandavan, in his inaugural address, congratulated the Department of Political
Science P G College Secunderabad and the Seminar Director for organizing a TwoDay National Seminar on a topic which has got a unique significance. He has opined
that Human Rights reflect the humane aspects of political mechanisms and
institutions. Professor Sanjeev Kumar Sharma has analyzed the current scenario of
human rights and made a comparative picture of current and past human rights
scenario. Professor Muthaiah has highlighted the need for widening and deepening
the scope of human rights with a focus on the interests of marginalized sections of
the society particularly on women. In the end of the inaugural section, Professor M.
Chenna Basavaiah has proposed vote of thanks.
The First Technical session was organized in to two-sub sessions and separately
in two halls .One sub-session on Human Rights and Legal Dimensions and
another sub-session on Human Rights and Issues of Ethnic and Minority
Communities. The first technical sub-session was chaired by Professor A.
Baalakista Reddy NALSAR, Hyderabad and the second sub-session was chaired by
Professor Madhurendra Kumar, Department of Political Science, Kumaun University,
Uttarakhand. In the first sub-session ten Papers were presented in the second subsession eleven papers were presented.
After lunch The Second Technical Session was commenced and it was up to 3:30
PM. The broad theme of the second technical session is Human Rights and
Gender Issues. This session is sub-divided in to two separate halls and the first
sub-session chaired by Professor Jaya Shree Bhattacharya, Department of Political
Science, University of Calcutta, and the second sub-session was chaired by
Professor K. Laxmi, Head, Department of Political Science, Osmania University. In
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first sub-session ten papers were presented and in second sub-session nine papers
were presented.
The Third Technical Session was commenced at 3:45 PM and it was up to 5:15
PM. The broad theme of the third technical session is Human RightsGlobalization and Economic Development. This session is divided in to two
separate halls and the first sub-session was chaired by Professor K. Srinivasulu,
Department of Political Science, Osmania University and the second sub-session
was chaired by Professor Sanjay Guptha, Department of Political Science, University
of Lucknow, Lucknow. In first sub-session eight papers were presented and in
second sub-session seven papers were presented.
On 7th July 2013, the Second Day of the Seminar the Fourth Technical session
was commenced at 9:30 AM and it was conducted up to 11:00 AM. The broad
theme of the fourth technical session is the Political and Institutional
Dimensions of Human Rights and NGOs. This technical session was chaired by
Professor Madurai Veeran, Department of Political Science and Public
Administration, Presidency College, Chennai and seven papers were presented in
this session.
The Fifth Technical session was commenced at 11:15 AM and it was conducted
up to 12:45 PM. The broad theme of the fifth technical session is the Political and
Institutional and NGOs. This technical session was chaired by Professor S. A.
Palekar, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga and eight
papers were presented in this session.
Finally the valedictory session was commenced at 1:00 PM and it was conducted up
to 2:00 PM. The valedictory session was presided by Professor G. Sudarshanam,
Coordinator, Centre for Human Rights, University of Hyderabad. The valedictory
address was delivered by Professor B. C. Choudhury, Chairman P. G. Council,
Berhampur University, Odisha. Professor Choudhury has opined that the human
problem arising out of the displacement of tribal’s requires a great sensitivity and
an emphatic approach towards the rehabilitation and resettlement of tribal’s. He
further emphasized that human rights approach must be tailor made to problems
specific and social status specific. Professor Sudarshanam gave his presidential
remarks and highlighted the need for sound infrastructural development to manage
the super structure of human rights in terms of sound institutional setup coupled
with sound policy and legal frame work.
Finally Professor G. Gopal Reddy proposed Vote of thanks. He thanked the
participants, resource persons and the staff for their academic concerns, sparing
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their invaluable time, enriched content and ensuring the beauty of synergy of
knowledge in the arena of human rights in 21st century.
CORE IDEAS FLOATED AND DISCUSSED IN THE SEMINAR
1) G. B. Reddy highlighted the need for of the stakeholders to be more sensitive
to the cause of human rights to complement the active role of higher courts
in their efforts in humanization of criminal justice system in India.
2) Munaganti Anupama Devi has observed that the violation of human rights
can be curbed not only by the state machinery or judicial pronouncement but
human rights education and ventilation of grievances, separate steps to file a
private complaint can help a lot in this direction.
3) Akhila and Parchikhare have observed that human rights, when legally
enforceable, provide a path for development and development will lead to
better enforceability of human rights.
4) C. S. Chakravarthy has opined that the directive principles of state policy
hitherto cannot be enforced by law, can now be enforced by law through
human rights approach.
5) Dr. Anuradha Ramanna highlighted the need for creation of another agency
to take care of the child rights.
6) P. Aravinda has observed that enforcement of human rights is an essential
ingredient of a model society and sound judicial system becomes a backbone
for proper implementation of human rights in India.
7) Spandana G and Shashi Kumar have opined that human rights are
guaranteed by our constitution in the abstract form hence they could not be
properly implemented.
8) Avanthika Sarkar has observed that cultural rights should take the central
place in the consideration of human rights.
9) K. Ravi has opined that the denial of human rights stem from deeper and
more complex political, social and economic problems.
10) G Srinu and Chitanya have noted that despite lack of proper training and
sophisticated arms, village defense committees are acting as powerful
institutions in the fight against militancy in the state.
11) B. Venkanna has reported the abuse of human rights both by the Srilankan
government and the LTTE.
12) Roshni Kujur has observed that Naxalism has proved grossly inadequate
ideology to address the issue of gender- power equation.
13) N. Jaya Laxmi has observed that women suffered a lot in Vedic period, post
Vedic period, medieval period even under Muslim rule.
14) K. Kamala has noted that domestic violence act deserves special
appreciation but much more needs to be done.
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15) Faimunissa Ahmed Khan has observed that one of the main reasons of
violence against women is the mentality which deems women inferior of men
and nearly limits their importance to the maintenance of the house hold.
16) M. Naganna and M. Mastahan have observed that universality of human
rights led to criticism due to its aggregative nature.
17) Sasmita Rani Shasini has noted that the concept of individual liberty is
given preference in western cultural thought while Indian culture is based up
on communitarian values.
18) B. Someshwar has observed that women’s rights are human rights and to
eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development, the gender equality
is a necessary condition.
19) Mercy Vasantha highlighted the need for a political party exclusively for
women so as to augment women’s political participation.
20) P. Dinakar has observed that Arundhathi Roy’s female characters are
resourceful, smart and belong to the affluent class but they are deprived in
fully realizing their capabilities.
21) Rinkoo Wadhera has observed that street harassment serves as a means to
maintain traditional gender norms that mask male violence against women
which is grossly ignored and portray as insignificant by the Indian state.
22) Karan Sabberwal has observed that government failed to take action in
case of serious human rights violations particularly all forms of sexual assault
against women.
23) D. Suvarna Kumari has noted that every country must respect women’s
right to reproduce and this right is essential for the future existence.
24) Johani Xaxa has suggested that in case of dam construction, those who do
not want compensation of money, should be provided with farming land,
having equal fertility status and equal gross yield as their own lost land.
25) D. V. N. Pradeep has observed that there is an evidence of increasing
sophistication in the development of social and environmental disclosure, and
there is considerable variation in the maturity of reporting content and
styles.
26) Nitish Kumar Upadhaya has suggested that international financial
institutions should withdraw funds from companies which have abused
human rights.
27) Sukanta Chandra Swain and Others have opined that the steps taken by
the government in intervening market economy for protecting human rights
yield conducive atmosphere for economic growth and development.
28) P. Sammaiah has observed that Indian labor enactments were intended to
protect the interests of employers only.
29) J. Venkateshwarlu has noted that the WTO prevents countries from
producing low cost generic drugs, robbing poor patients of their right to
health.
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30) Shaik Mohmmed Gouse Pasha has noted that governments play critical role
in the human rights profile of ICT companies.
31) Bhange Chandrakanth Bansidhar has observed that Indian model of
combating terrorism is mostly mild in approach.
32) Goli Ramakrishna has observed that all human rights are inter related and
reinforce each other.
33) M. Ramachary has observed that the government has to take appropriate
measures to protect human rights by education and training the people and
judiciary can play active role to avoid violation of human rights in India.
34) S. Ramadevi has opined that education about human rights provides people
with information about human rights.
35) A. Nagarathna has opined that often netizen’s rights to privacy-dignity are
under attack from both state and non-state actors.
36) Dr. M. Sanjeev Rao has focused on the protection against illegal detention.
37) B. C. Choudhury has observed that the development induced displacement
is major problem faced by the tribals.
38) Sanjay Guptha has observed that the growing nexus between state and
corporate world is the reason for non-inclusive growth of tribals.
39) Sudhira Chandra Jena has observed that more and more tribals should be
involved in policy, planning and implementation for tribal development.
40) Shaik Abdul Matin has explained about the policies with regard to
culmination of Bengali Muslims coming together on a common plot form for
the inclusion and development of the community.
41) Ch.Janaiah has focused on the distinction between development indicators
and human right indicators.
42) A. S. Senthi Vadivel has focused on the dire need of governments’
worldwide towards designing the best models for bridging the gaps in the
area of reduction of geo hazard risk and conservation of natural resources.
43) P. Manjula has observed that the women have little opportunity to improve
their status within the family and community.
44) Mayuri Chaturvedi has observed that the surviving daughters of India are
subjected to discrimination and denied of their basic rights.
45) S. Sujatha has observed that India is witnessing various alternative
movements based on identity, caste and gender.
46) A. Shiva Shankar has observed that there is a great need to send a
message to Hijras (third gender) that they have got equal rights for a
dignified life.
47) Shabana Kesar and Viquar Unnisa have opined that cultural traditions play
against full recognition of the basic rights of women.
48) N. Chitanya Pradeep has observed that crime against women in India is on
the increase.
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49) B. Priyadarshini has focused on the challenges and forms of exclusion
encountered by differently- abled female students.
50) P. Sakthivel has observed that the denial of the human rights for water is
due to privatization of water.
51) L. Venkatesham has observed that health exclusion of the poor is due to
the growing private sector health services.
52) A. Murali has focused on right to food as a human right and the national
food security bill 2013 is a sure means of it.
53) D. Ranga Swamy has highlighted the need for human rights approach as a
powerful instrument for the better conditions of migrant workers.
54) Subhra Rajat Balabantaray and Dambarudhar Garada have observed that
there are miles to go to translate the human right to water in to access to
water for all.
55) Sheri Chatrapathi has observed that there is administrative resistance and
inertia in the implementation of laws even when they are passed when they
are pro poor.
56) S. A. Palekar highlighted the role of NGOs in the human rights movement.
57) Y. Gurappa Naidu has noted that the NGOs strived to play a pivotal role in
protecting and promoting the rights of individuals and groups.
58) Sheikh Rafiq Ullah has observed that human rights should not be viewed as
philosophical idea but it should be a political doctrine.
59) Ramana Maram has focused on functioning of the human rights commission
in India.
60) Raja Sekhar Mamillapalli has observed that government and its policies
have failed to a great extent in preventing discrimination among citizens.
61) S. Mary Jones has focused on the social dimensions of sustainable
development.
62) K. Srinivas has observed that equality of law can be noticed only in text
books but not in real life.
63) V. Shefiq has observed that the introduction of reservation for women in
the local governance has resulted in new political avenues for Muslim
women.
64) S. Ramesh has given detailed information on National human rights
commission in India.
65) Madhurendra Kumar has opined that the number of issues frustrating
human rights is constantly increasing.
The seminar is relatively well attended. The objectives of the seminar are achieved
to a large extent. The seminar helped the participants in widening and deepening
the knowledge levels of human rights in India. Majority of the research scholars
have been benefited by the seminar as it provided them with the knowledge of
some empirical evidence, theoretical constructs and personal experience of the
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resource persons in the arena of human rights. Many of the policy inputs have
emerged from the seminar deliberations. The action agenda set by the resource
person is a vital input for the successful and effective implementation of human
rights programs in India. My observations are also complemented by the feedback
given by the participants. I am proposing to publish this enriched knowledge in the
form of a book in order to transmit this knowledge to across different strata of
academia of the society.
Finally I am extremely grateful to the Joint Secretary UGC-SERO for encouraging
me to take up this academic effort by granting me financial resources as a part of
their academic promotion functions. I am also grateful to the Joint Secretary and
other staff of UGC-SERO for their academic concerns.
3. Two day Seminar on “Building Positive Employment Relations in India:
The Way Forward” from 27th – 28th July, 2013 organized by Dept. of Public
Administration and HRM, Kakatiya University, Warangal
The Department of Public Administration and Human Resource Management was
established during 1968-69 with late Prof. G. Ram Reddy, a distinguished Social
Scientist and the former UGC Chairmen as its founder Head. High academic values
have been nurtured under his legendary leadership which has been further pursued
and consolidated by late Prof. P. A. JAMES, another stalwart in the discipline, who
succeeded him. The Department is staffed with well-qualified and experienced
faculty that has won nation-wide recognition in the discipline. It consists of 10
Professors, 3 Assistant Professors and nine contractual/part-time Lecturers. The
teachers of the Department got international exposure and held several prestigious
foreign teaching and research assignments, participated in a number of
International Conferences and Seminars and widely travelled world-wide and visited
more than 30 countries.
The Department has introduced MHRM course in 1991 to meet the growing needs of
industry for HR professionals. The course content has been continuously updated to
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keep pace with the changing needs of industry and the developments taking place
in the discipline across the world. The MHRM Course was first of its kind and the
only till now in entire Telangana Region of Andhra Pradesh. Many of our MHRM
Alumni have been excelling in the HR Profession in India and abroad. They have
secured positions at various prestigious organizations in India and abroad including
Abhijeet Group, Lanco Power, IBM, TESCO India, Infosys, Reliance Industries, FCI,
IDBI, Ford - USA & India, ICICI, Tayota, Wipro, LG, VSP, HDFC, HPCL, Container
Corporation, Satyam, TCS, NTPC, Cummins, Singareni Collieries, KTPS, Siemens
Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, India Cements, NFCL, etc. to name a few.
The Department is offering M.A. (Public Admin.) at two campuses, MHRM at two
campuses and at three affiliated colleges and M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs at the
University campus in both public Administration and HRM disciplines.
Kakatiya University, Warangal has been established in 1976 and accredited with ‘A”
Grade by the NAAC in 2008. The University situated in a sprawling area of about
650 acres, has now 24 departments in four colleges on the campus with a network
of eleven constituent colleges and 471 affiliated colleges. It has its Post-graduate
Colleges at Subedari (Hanamkonda), Nirmal, Karimnagar, Godavarikhani,
Khammam and Kothagudem in addtion to University Engineering College at
Kothgudem.
There has been a persistent and pervasive incidence of poverty, unemployment and
social exclusion and the resultant social turbulence all over the developing world
even after their following neo-liberal policies. The employment relations and labor
market institutions have been undergoing drastic changes since last two decades all
over the world and more particularly in the developing countries like India due to
the ongoing globalization and the resultant hyper-competition, rapid technological
and product innovations and the ICT revolution. Under the influence of new world
order, the employers in India both public and private sector have resorted to
massive restructuring of their businesses in order to gain competitive advantage
and to survive and grow in the competitive global markets. This has also resulted
in restructuring of their internal labor markets. Sweeping changes are taking place
in the nature of work, worker, workplace, employment and wage both in the private
as well as the public sector organizations threatening the very existence of just and
civil society.
Whatever may be the content, the major fallout of these changes will be their
adverse effect on the labor working in them. Workers in these organizations had to
bear the brunt of restructuring, shoulder a greater share of the burden of
competitiveness, face greater instability in their jobs and earnings and suffer bigger
erosion in their ranks and bargaining power. There has been a phenomenal growth
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of socially unacceptable (precarious) flexible jobs in the public and the private
sectors resulting in ever growing tensions and violence in the employment
relations. Apart from a large number of disputes/strikes, the unfortunate violent
incidents in India that resulted in killing of workers/managers at an Italian auto
parts company in India – Greziano (2008), Guvolati Tea Estates in Assam (2010),
A.P. Rayons (2011), Graphite India (2011), Regency Ceramics (2012), Maruti
Suzuki (2012) and Konapathar Tea Estate in Assam (2012) are to name a few
which are symptomatic of simmering workers discontent and the testimony of
institutional failure to promote positive employment relations.
We are at cross-roads and caught in many dilemmas. Whether to adopt live to
work or work to live visions in our labour market policies? How to integrate the
claims for competitiveness and fairness? Who needs to bear the burden of
competitiveness and how much? How to address the problem of growing labour
market insecurities? and how to integrate the vulnerable young people into the
fragile labour markets? It is in this context, the proposed two-day National
Seminar is aimed at bringing together the academics and the practitioners to
deliberate on how to come out of adversarial conditions and develop positive
employment relations in India with a forward looking approach to address the
above issues.
Papers are invited from the scholars and practitioners in employment relations that
reflect their original work both theoretical and practical including case studies,
survey research, best practices and comparative analysis on the following subthemes or any other relevant topical issue in the labor market:
1. Changing nature of work, worker, workplace and employment
2. Wages, wage trends, and wage gaps (gender, levels, industry and regional)
3. Atypical forms of employment and implications for employment relations
4. Labour market exclusions and vulnerable young people
5. Institutional strengthening in employment relations
6. Proactive and collaborative trade union movement
7. Labour market insecurities (employment, income, status, voice, etc.)
8. Pace and magnitude of work and work-life balance
9. Legal compliance and rights at work
10. Employment relations in non-unionized firms
Invited speakers
Apart from the general paper presenters at various main sessions and concurrent
work-shops, we have invited the following prominent industrial relations experts as
invited speakers.
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1. Prof. J. S. Sodhi, Director, Sri Ram Center for Industrial Relations and HR,
New Delhi
2. Prof. G. Haragopal, Professor (Rtd.), University of Hyderabad.
3. Prof. P. K. Padhi, XLRI, Jamshedpur.
4. Prof. V. Bhaskara Rao, Kakatiya University.
5. Prof. V. Shivalinga Prasad, Former Chairman, NAAC.
6. Prof. D. Ravindra Prasad, Administrative Staff College of India.
7. Prof. G. Sreenivas Reddy, Kakatiya University.
8. Prof. K. Murali Manohar, Kakatiya University.
9. Prof. G.C. Patro, Berhampur University.
10.Mr. P. Dwarakanath, Head – HR, Max Group.
11.Mr. Y.R. Reddy, Director – Personnel, Vizag Steel Plant (RINL).
12.Mr. Ch. Mohan Rao, Head-HR, ECIL.
13.M. Chandrasekhar, CEO, Achievement Labs Management Systems
14.Mr. K. Satyanarayana, President Emeritus, NHRD Network, Hyd.
15.Mr. SLN Murthy, Employers Federation of India, Hyderabad
16.Mr. Radhakrishna Murthy, Labor Law Practitioner, Hyd.
17.Mr. Ratna Shekar, GM-HR, Tata Projects Ltd., Hyderabad
18.Mr. Gopala Krishna, IAS, Director-APSFC Ltd.
19.Mr. T.S. Babu, Head-HR&IR, Sew Infra Ltd.
20.Mr.Sudipto Lahari, Head-HR, L&T Metro, Hyd.
21.Mr. S. Mallesham, President, BMS.
22.Dr. Vijay Phade, VP-HR, Sunil Hitech Ltd, Nagpur.
23.Mr. K. Nagesh, Head-HR, Parker Pharma, Hyd.
24.Mr. Krishna Kishore, Head-HR &IR, Greenko, Hyd.
25.Mr. Shiva Kamini, Talent Lead, Deloitte, Hyderabad.
26.Mr.NCSV. Raju, Head- HR &IR, AFL, Vizag.
27.Ms.Dr. Amish Aurora, Director- CIBMRD, Nagpur.
28.Mr. Nagu, Regional Labour Commissioner (Rtd), Hyderabad.
29.Mr. Ajay Shanker Gupta, VP-QHS & BE, Abhijeet Group, Nagpur
30.Mr. P.K. Sahoo, Head-HR&IR, Tata Steel PDL, Kolkatta
31.Mr. Ramesh Sangare, CEO VC-HRD Consultants, Nagpur
32.Mr. Kishore Surya Raghupathi, IBM
33.Mr. K.J.A. Swarup, GM-HR, ITC Paperboards Ltd, Hyderabad
4. Two day National Seminar on “Contesting Tribal Subalternity: Social and
Economic Challenges in India” from29th – 30thJuly, 2013Organized by Centre
for Comparative Literature School of Humanities, University of Hyderabad,
Hyderabad
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Prof. Amitaba Dasgupta, Dean, School of Humanities chairing the inaugural session.
Mr.Hariram Meena IPS tribal writer (first from right to left), Mr.Laxman Gaikwad,
Tribal activist and writer (second from right), Prof. M.T.Ansari, Director, Centre for
Comparative Literature (Extreme left) look on.
A two-day National Seminar on “Contesting Tribal Subalternity: Social and
Economic Challenges in India” during 29-30 July, 2013 at Centre for
Comparative Literature was organized. The entire programme was categorized into
three parts viz Inaugural programme, paper presentations and valedictory
programme. Prof. Ansari, Director, Centre for Comparative Literature, delivered
welcome address. Prof. Hariram Meena IPS, a tribal writer and activist, addressed
the session as a special guest while Prof. Laxman Gaikwad, a tribal writer and
activist, gave a key-note address. Prof. Amitaba Dasgupta, Dean, School of
Humanities chaired the session. Seminar coordinator spoke on the seminar concept.
Guests appreciating the coordinator delivered their messages on the nation event.
Ms. Salma Ashraf, a Ph.D scholar, CCL, proposed formal vote of thanks.
After a tea-break, paper presentations were made in the session titled, Tribal
Folklore, chaired by Prof. Sudhkar Reddy, Centre for Folk Studies, University of
Hyderabad. This session was devoted to discuss the tribal folklore and issues
concerned.
Prof. Siva Prasad chaired the post-lunch session titled ‘Education and Tribal Politics’.
This session included three papers for presentation and discussion. Interaction
session followed. After tea-break, the next session titled, ‘Tribal Subalternity’ was
conducted by Dr. Nagaraju as chairperson. Three papers were presented followed
by discussions, queries, observations from the audience. The last session of the
day titled ‘Tribal Subjectivity’ chaired by Dr. B. Nagarjuna, School of Economics,
discussed issues related to the concept of tribal subjectivity. The day’s papers were
successfully presented and discussed.
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The second day comprised three sessions with three presentations each. Session V
titled ‘ The Idea of Tribes’ under the chair of Gundimeda Sambaiah, Centre for
Development Studies, Hyderabad. The chaired ensured three presentations
followed by discussions and comments. Session VI, after tea break
swung into
action with Dr. Sowmya Dechamma as its chairperson. The session titled, Cinema
and Media, opened for two presenters but the third presenter was absent. Very
interesting discussions happened as many number of participants involved. The last
session of the last day of the seminar, chaired by Prof. Sarraju, Department of
Hindi, University of Hyderabad, with its sub-theme, Tribal Life in Literature’ ensured
three presentations. This session exclusively focused on tribal literature and its
relevance. A very interesting interaction happened with the speakers.
The third crucial session known as valedictory programme was conducted after tea
break. Mr. Ashwini Kumar Pankaj, Editor, Ranchi was invited as Chief Guest for this
programme. Mr. Bharatesh, a social activist, Hyderabad, came as a special guest
for this session. The invited guests gave their message with a note of appreciation
on the academic activities like organizing seminars and workshops at the university
level. Some participants expressed their impressions and satisfaction over the
arrangements such as guest-house accommodation in the university guest house
and transport. Seminar coordinator Dr.J. Bheemaiah expressed his gratitude to the
seminar delegates, guest-speakers, paper presenters and the audience for coming
to the national event from different parts of the country. He thanked his colleagues
and office staff at Centre for Comparative Literature for their cooperation. He
placed on record thanks to ICHR, New Delhi and ICSSR, Hyderabad and UPE II,
University of Hyderabad for funding the seminar. This session was chaired by Dr.
Mohammed, Associate Professor, Centre for Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Moulana
Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad while Mr. Rathan Kumar Namtabad, a
Ph.D scholar, proposed formal vote of thanks. The national seminar was successful
and concluded on a happy note.
5. LIBRARIAN’S DAY CELERATION – 2013 on 12th August, 2013 Organized by
Osmania University Main Library in collaboration with ICSSR – SRC
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The Osmania University Library in collaboration with the ICSSR-SRC has organized
the Librarian’s day celebrations 2013 on the occasion of 121st birth anniversary of
Padmasree Dr. S.R. Ranganathan father of Library Science in India on 12th August,
2013. The chief Guest of the programme was Prof. S. Satyanarayana, ViceChancellor, and Guest of Honor Dr. P. Diwakar, Head, Documentation, CCMB, Hyd.
And President if the Function was Prof. V. Vishwa Mohan Head, Chairman, BOS &
Information Science, OU.
On this occasion a book exhibition was also organised.
The Programme was started by a warm welcome to the gathering by Sri R.K. Pavan
Kumar, Asst. Librarian, O.U. Library.
Lighting of the Lamp and Garlanding the Portrait of Dr. S.R. Ranganthan was done
by chief Guest & other dignitaries.
Dr. S. Yadgiri, Librarian has highlighted the Programme with brief introduction of Dr
S.R. Ranganathan.
Dr. P. Diwakar, delivered Talk on Future of Librarianship, and Prof. V. Vishwa
Mohan, has delivered Presidential Remarks.
Prof. S. Satyanarayana, Vice-Chancellor, in his speech congratulated all the
professionals and encouraged the staff to organise such programme in future.
On this occasion Former Librarian Dr. B. Sathaiah was felicitated by Prof. S.
Satyanarayana, Vice-Chancellor, O.U.
The Programme was ended with vote of thanks proposed Dr. A.S. Chakravarthy,
Asst. Librarian, Osmania University Library.
6. Two Day National Conference on “New Era Marketing Challenges” from
27th – 28th August, 2013 Organized by Department of Business Management,
Osmania University, Hyderabad
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Two Days National Conference on “New Era Marketing Challenges” was organized
by Department of Business Management, Osmania University, during 27-28,
August, 2013 under the Directorship of Prof.V.Shekhar and coordinator
Dr.Y.Jahangir. The conference was inaugurated by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor
Prof.S.Satyanarayana and the Key Note Speaker was Ms.Lekha Sista, Director of Ad
Agency. All the faculty, scholars and participants and students attended the
Inaugural session. Altogether we received 80 papers were received from all parts
of Nation. The papers focused on Marketing Strategies, Green Marketing, Social
Marketing, Media Developments and Customer Relationship Management.
In the first session 10 papers were presented on various aspects of marketing
particularly on green marketing, social marketing. It is observed that the authors
highlighted on the process of social media like word of mouth and positive relations.
In the second session 10 papers were presented on various aspects of marketing
particularly on FMCG Sector. As society becomes more complex with the
environmental pollution and unethical business practices, now both consumers and
business organizations are concerned with the natural environment. Some of the
papers touched on Rural Marketing. Going rural is the new marketing mantra of all
well known national and international companies because they know that 73
percent of Indian population is living in villages. Hence, these companies are
increasing their market size by producing goods and services as per requirement of
rural customer in rural markets.
In the last session of the first day empirical studies were presented such as
Customer Satisfaction, Customer Buying Behaviour etc. like satisfaction is also
interrelated with expectations. Consumer expectation though may look realistic is
very often built up on a very high platform, then the quality of the product or
service may not match the expectation. It specially is more in FMCG’s which will
affect consumer satisfaction, to reduce this level of dissatisfaction amongst the
customers so timely market research is necessary.
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Some of the important participants such as Prof.B.Muralidhar Mohd.Arshad-urRahman, Dr.B.Madhavi Latha, Dr.P.Prasanna Rekha and Dr.N.Srinivas Kumar.
Rahman presented paper on CRM said that it is a strategy used to learn more about
customer’s needs and behaviour in order to develop stronger relationships with
customers. Good customers relationships are the heart of business success.
Prof.R.Nageswar Rao, OSD to Vice Chancellor was the Chief Guest for the
Valedictory on 28-08-2013 and after the valedictory address, he distributed
certificates to the participants. Principal, Seminar Director, Prof.V.Shekhar also
delivered the Valedictory address.
The Seminar ended with Vote of Thanks by Dr.Y.Jahangir, Seminar Coordinator.
The conference proceedings were published edited Book and titled “New Era
Marketing Challenges”.
Herewith I am enclosing soft copy and hard copy of Conference Photos and
proceedings.
7. Two Day National Seminar on “The Impact of MGNREGS on Rural
Development” from 6th – 7th September, 2013 Organized by Department of
Economics, Government Degree College, Gajwel, Medak.
The Objectives of the Seminar:
1. To find out whether there is any decline in migration of rural labour force to
Urban and other areas since the implementation of MGNREGS.
2. To find out, is there any increase in community assets in rural areas due
to MGNREGS.
3. To find out the impact on availability of agriculture labour.
4. To find out, if any, lacunas in implementing process of MGNREGS.
5. To find out the lively hood security nature of MGNREGS.
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The Process of Seminar:
The process of Seminar was started with the distribution of Seminar Broucher
where in all the details of said seminar were given and it was posted to various
institutions by post and it was also put in the websites of Government Degree
College,Gajwel,Osmania University,Hyderabad and Commissionorate of Collegiate
Education,A.P. Due to this wide publicity as many as 133 abstracts of study papers
have been received from various places of India.All the abstracts were published as
‘The Book of Abstracts (Souvenir)’.
Inaugural Session:
The inaugural session of the seminar was held as per Shedule i.e.,on 6th
September,2013 at 11.30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.The Chief Guest of the session was
Prof.S.Galab,Director,Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS) . Prof.( Rtd)
M.Narasimhulu,Department of Economics O.U.,Hyderabad,Prof.Indrakant,Chair
Professor,RBI at Council for Social Development, SRC –Hyderabad along with
local(Gajwel) M.L.A T.Narsareddy present as Special Guests.The session was
chaired by Dr.V.Ashok kumar,Principal,Government Degree College Gajwel and
Director of Seminar.Dr.M.A.Malik, Dr.S.Ramesh,Convenor and Co-Convenors of the
seminar respectively also present on the Dias.As many as 200 delegates were
present in the Inaugural session. Dr.M.A.Malik has explained the context, objectives
and schedule of the seminar.Prof.S.Galab,the Chief Guest has emphasized the
necessity of research studies on MGNREGS and he appreciated the seminar efforts
at rural area.Prof.M.Narasimhulu has delivered a Key Note address wherein he
stressed the importance of employment programmes in eradication process of
poverty and he asked for right assessment of these programmes through field
studies. Prof.I.Indrakant has submitted a paper in the session where he revealed
how the MGNREGS is contributing to Inclusive Growth and he expressed his
happiness to having collaborated to conduct this seminar.Dr.V.Ashokumar has
congratulated the Department of Economics for this initiation and Dr.S.Ramesh has
presented vote of thanks.
Technical Session I
Chairperson: Prof.Indrakant
Rapporteur:Dr.M.Ramulu
15 participants have presented their study papers.The study papers have covered
the community assets created in rural areas through MGNREGS.
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Technical Session II
Chairperson:Prof.B.Sundar Rao
Rapporteur: Dr.M.Ramulu
25 participants have submitted their study papers. The study papers have covered
the increase in wage rates in rural areas due to MGNREGS, Social audit of
MGNREGS and socio- political impact of MGNREGS.
Technical Session III
Chairperson:Dr.P.Balreddy
Rapporteur:G.Bhanumurty
20 participants have presented their study papers.The study papers covered the
various aspects of MGNREGS like the impact on the migration of rural labour,impact
on agricultural labour availability and commercial,cultural impact of MGNREGS in
rural areas.
Valedictory session:
Prof. N. LingaMurthy,Former, Vice-Chancellor, Kakatiya University present as Chief
Guest and distributed the Certificates.In his address he has chronalized the
employment programmes in India and said how MGNREGS is different from other
programmes.He has appreciated the efforts of Government Degree College, Gajwel
for this noble initiation.
Dr.M.A.Malik,Convenor of the seminar has presented vote of thanks.
Findings / Outcome of the Seminar
As many as 65 Study papers were presented in the seminar which have analyzed
the impact of MGNREGS on Rural Development. The Papers highlighted the various
aspects of MGNREGS and it was unraveled that the MGNREGS has been
contributing to Rural Development.
Important Personalities Present at Seminar:
1. Prof. S. Galab, Director, CESS
Present as Chief Guest to inaugural Session
2. Prof. (Rtd.). M. Narasimhlu
Present as Special Guest to inaugural Session
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3. Prof. I. Indrakanth
RBI Chair Professor
Council for Social Development (CSD)
Present as CSD Representative at inaugural Session.
and also acted as chair person to Technical Session – I
4. Prof. N. LingaMurthy
Former Vice-Chancellor, Kakatiya University acted as Chief Guest
to Valedictory session.
5. Prof. B. Sunder Rao
Former Registrar and Head, Department Economics, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Open University acted as Chairperson to Technical Session - II
6. Dr. M. Ramulu
Asst. Prof. Dept. of Economics. Osmania University,
acted as Rapporteur to Technical Session I and II
8. One day National Seminar on “Changing Contours and Contemporary
Issues in Accounting, Banking, Insurance and Finance” on 13th
September, 2013 Organized by Department of Commerce, Bhavan’s
Vivekananda College of Science, Humanities and Commerce, Sainikpuri,
Secunderabad
Objective of the National Seminar
The objective of the seminar is to provide a platform for interaction on issues
relating to emerging trends in Accounting, Banking & Insurance and Finance,
besides providing valuable inputs for research. It will incorporate panel discussions
by eminent persons in the respective fields, which will provide a good platform for
interaction among academicians, research scholars, industry stalwarts and
professionals from various universities.
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Themes
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Track I – Accounting
Track – II – Banking & Insurance
Track III- Finance
Business process Re-engineering in related areas.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is a statutory body
established under theChartered Accountants Act, 1949 (Act No. XXXVIII of 1949)for
the regulation of the profession of chartered accountancy in India. During its more
than fifty years of existence, the Institute has achieved recognition as a premier
accounting body in the country for its contribution in the fields of education,
professional development, maintenance of high accounting, auditing and ethical
standards.
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education(APSCHE)
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), the first of its
kind in the Country, set up as per the recommendations of the National Education
Policy 1986, is primarily a coordinating and liaising body between the University
Grants
Commission,
the
State
Government
and
the
Universities.
We are privileged to be associated with this prominent body for sponsoring the
National Seminar.
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
The Council was meant to co-ordinate research activities and encourages
programmes for interdisciplinary research and gives financial support to Institutions
and Associations engaged in publication of journals and books.
We are privileged to be associated with this prominent body for sponsoring the
National Seminar.
The National seminar started with an inaugral function by welcoming the Chief
Guest, Dignatories, delegates and invitees, followed by lighting up lamp and
Bhavan’s prayer. The convenor Dr. K. Sreelatha Reddy, Head Department of
Commerce gave an overview of the National Seminar.
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The welcome address was given by presiding officer Justice Dr. Y. Bhaskar Rao
Chairman, Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan. He extolled Kautilya’s Arthasastra on the
science of wealth and stated that ancient India has had sound system of finance.
Prof. Y. Ashok, Principal, BVC stated that the pace of change in the world of
accounting, banking, insurance and finance had gained momentum.
Col. M. Vijay Rao (retd) honorary Director of BVC stated that the challenges in
the field of accounting and finance.
Prof. H. Venkateswarulu, Director, PGRRCDE, O.U., emphasized the importance
of extending the finance to the rural areas.
Prof. S.V. Satyanarayana, Dean, faculty of Commerce, stressed to improve the
ethical aspects of finance and set standard moral values.
Prof. K. Shankariah, Head, Department of Commerce, OU addressed about the
need for simplifying information to help people to make informed choices.
Prof. K. Eresi, Bangalore University, stated hat accounting was all about objective
facts and subjective judgements.
Mr. Y. Thirupathiah, Chairman ICAI, Hyderabad chapter, wished the seminar all
success and extended his support.
This was followed by the release of sovenir by the Justice Dr. Y. Bhaskar Rao,
Chairman BVB.
The key note address was given by Mr. Saumen Chakraborthy, President, CFO
and Global Head of HR, IT & Business process Excellence, Dr.Reddy’s Laboratories,
spoke about the changing approach of the investor by prudently managing the risk
factor.
Vote of Thanks for inagural was proposed by MRS. N. Padmalatha.
We had a break for technical sessions.
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
The technical sessions were conducted in two sessions – post and pre-lunch.
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TRACK I – ACCOUNTING – chaired by Dr. N.V. Kavitha, Head , Department of
Commerce, St. Ann’s College, Mehdipatnam &Prof. M. Usha, Co-ordinator,
Business Management, Nizam College.
21 papers were presented on emerging issues like IFRS, CSR, Green Accounting,
Carbon credit Accounting, Environmental Accounting, Forensic Accounting.
TRACK II – Banking and Insurance – Chaired by Mr. M. Kishore, Corporate
Financial Advisor and Prof. Uday Shanker, Director, NIMSME, Yousufguda.
20 papers were presented on bank assurance, BPRE, Risk management in bank
insurance, issues and challenges in Banking Sector.
TRACK III- Finance – Chaired by Dr. Prashanta atma, Department of
Commerce, OU College for women.
20 papers were presented on FDI, Microfinance, and Financial Inclusions.
The valedictory address was given by Chief Guest Prof. A. Sudhakar, Registrar,
Dr.B.R.Ambedkar, Open University, A.P. and Guest of Honour Prof. Laxman
Gaddam, Chairman, BOS Commerce, OU, appreciated the college for taking the
initiative in organising the National Seminar.
The National Seminar was concluded with vote of thanks proposed by MRS. Seema
Gosh.
9. UNITED NATIONS DAY CELEBRATIONS – 2013on 24th October, 2013
Organized by Osmania University Main Library in collaboration with ICSSR – SRC
University Library Osmania University is a depository centre for UN and its agencies
publications. Every year United Nations day is celebrated by the Library. This year
68th United Nations day is celebrated by O.U. Library in association with ICSSR-SRC
on 24-10-2013 at the ICSSR-SRC Hall O.U. Library Building. This year has been
declared as the International year of Water Co-operation keeping in view of the
theme of the year, Sri R. Vidya Sagar Rao Garu Retd. Commission er(Water
management) Ministry of Water resources, Govt of India has been invited for the
key note address, Prof. S. Satyanarayan, Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor was the Chief
Guest, and the Prof. V. Sudarshan Principal University-College of Science was the
President of the function.
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Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. S. Satyanarayana inaugurated the Book Exhibition. He
was very happy to see the well decorated Exhibition exhibiting the books relevant
to the Theme of International Year. The function started with welcome address by
Prof C. Beena, Director, ICSSR-SRC and bouquets were given to dignitaries Mrs.
Sangita, Supdt. of this Library Presented bouquet to Prof. Sudharshan . Mr.
Surekha – Presented bouquet to R. Vidya Sagar Rao Garu, Mr. Chandrasekar
Presented bouquet to Dr. S. Yadagiri, Librarian, Mrs. Adi Lakshmy, Asst. Registrar
Presented boquet to C. Beena, Director, ICSSR-SRC.
Prof V. Sudarshan presided the meeting and Conducted the proceedings.
First by Dr. S. Yadagiri Librarian University Library had his introductory address
highlighting the theme of the year. He also mentioned about the University Library
System, its collection and the different sections of the University Library. a large
collection of Govt, Reports etc. these are very important and very much useful to
research scholars.
The Guest of Honor Sri R. Vidyasagar Rao Garu has delivered the key note address.
He mentioned that water is useful for all living organism 1400 cubic km water is
available 97.5% of water lies in ocean. Only 2.5% also only 0.3% is available for
utilization. The population of the world is increasing where as the availability of the
water remains the same. He mentioned that population was 10 crores in 1804. 20
crores in1927. Presently 10 crores of population is increasing by 13 to 14 years.
Action is needed to improve water research planning and needs. At each level there
are a variety of issues that require water Co-operation. Dealing with increasing
water scarcity water abstraction and decision on water allocation dam construction
often require water Co-operation. The problem can be solved by persuasion.
Agriculture is predominant in water use and consequently management strategies
to improve water use efficiency especially irrigated lands will require specific
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attention. Upstream users who control sources can significantly impact the quantity
and theme of water to downstream users (Eg. The Nile Sudan and Egypt).
In India the annual per capita availability of water was 5177m3, in the year 1951
reduced to 1342m3 by the year 2025 India is going the "Water Stressed" and water
scared by the year 2050.
Krishna River which runs 404 km in Maharashtra 480 km through Karnataka and
1300 km in A.P. has been a major source of controversy our constitution makers
anticipating such situation have provided ample power to the Union to enable it to
deal with them. Article 262 of constitution of India has provided such power.
The new Telangana State comprising the areas of Telangana in erstwhile Hyderabad
would be founded as a separate state. This new state will have 10 districts. Since
seemandhra politicizing who oppose Telangana state expressed concerns that river
water disputes will arise with the formation of Telangana State.
According to bacchawat award the total allocation of water to united A.P is a 201
Tmc ft from the rivers of Krishna and Godavari with 75% of dependable yield.
Krishna contribution 811 Tmc while 1,480 tuctt comes from Godavari.
Experts are of the opinion that water sharing with new state Telangana would not
be as big a problem as being projected since the water had been already allocated
for the projects falling in both Telangana and seemandhra.
The function concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Mr. R.K. Pavan Kumar
Asst. Prof., University Library
10. One day Seminar on “Role of Media in Rebuilding Telangana” on 6th
November, 2013 Organized by Dept. of Communication and Journalism,
Osmania University, Hyderabad
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A Seminar on “Role of Media in Rebuilding Telangana was held on 6-11-2013 was
attended by all the staff of Osmania University, particularly the staff of the
Journalism department, students journalism students, students from other
universities, colleges etc.
Two sessions were held during the seminar. The most prominent persons in the first
session were Prof.K.Nageshwar, MLC (Chairman), Dr.K.Keshava Rao (Screening
Committee Chairman, TRS), Prof.S.Mallesh, Principal, UCA&SS,O.U. (Guest of
Honor) and Prof.P.L.Vishweshwar Rao (Former, Principal, UCA&SS, O.U).
The session was started by Prof.P.L.Vishweshwar Rao in his speech he highlighted
few important aspects of the status of Telangana people in A.P. he spoke about how
Telangana people feel ‘Aliens’ on their own land. There should be social and
economic upliftment for the Telangana people. According to Sri. Krishna Committee
60% of Telangana people don’t own land. Dr.K.Keshav Rao highlighted few things
in his speech such as maximum channels do not work for the growth of Telangana.
According to him cinema is a big “Mafia” telugu folkhore lost its traditions. The first
palke award winner was Jai Raj Naidu and he hails from Hyderabad, but he is not
considered as a prominent personality and had not been invited to any film
functions to honor him. He also remarked that most of the bus drivers, autorikshawallas etc. most of the domestic workers are Telangana people while most of
the employees, businessmen are Andhra people, so Andhrites have occupied the
superior positions and Telangana people are treated as inferior. He emphasized the
quote “Desham ante matti kadhoy – desham ante manushuloy” and told that
Telangana people should rediscover, rebuild themselves and have confidence.
Prof.K.Nageshwar emphasized on redistribution of power and resources. And he
highlighted the point that Hyderabad has no single thermal power station.
Prof.S.Mallesh was the last person to take over the podium in the first session. He
made a statement that in no way media is rebuilding both Telangana and
seemandhra because of various reasons such as media ownership etc. media should
play a critical and vital role in public sphere and greater role in the normative
framework. Media played an important role in 1940’s and 1950’s in building
nationality and in agriculture sector, socio-economic progress etc, in 1980’s and
1990’s media played a role of discriminating each other’s culture and tradition and
is still going on he highlighted the point – “Bemaani ke dhandhe main emaandhari”
which meant that films with has negative effect on the society. He also spoke about
how both electronic and print media has an hidden agenda of presenting news. At
last Prof.P.L.Vishweshwar Rao told that there is exploitation of resources to the
Telangana people.
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Seminar ended at 12:30 pm with vote of thanks.
11. Two day International Conference on “India and Iran in Contemporary
Relations” from 7th –8th November 2013 Organized by Centre for Indian Ocean
Studies, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
The Two-Day International Conference on India and Iran in Contemporary
Relations has been conducted at Osmania University Centre for International
Programme (OUCIP) at Osmania University Campus on 7 - 8h November 2013.
The Director, Centre for Indian Ocean Studies, Prof. R. Sidda Goud, has introduced
the guests and explained the importance of the theme of the Conference and also
given the welcome address. Prof. Aftab Kamal Pasha Director, Gulf Studies
Programme Centre for West Asian Studies, SIS, JNU, New Delhi has given Key Note
address. The Inaugural session of the Two-Day International Conference was
concluded by the vote of thanks proposed by Prof. Gautam Murthy of the Centre.
The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor has released Abstract Book on this occasion.
In response to our invitation the Centre received more than 90 papers from India
and abroad, but the Academic Committee under the Chairmanship of the Director,
Centre for Indian Ocean Studies, has selected only 52 papers and sent acceptance
letters to the concerned participants. The Academic Committee was headed by Prof.
R. Sidda Goud, Prof. V. Satyanarayan Reddy, Prof. Gautam Murthy, Mrs. Manisha
Mookherjee and Dr. Srilatha are members of the committee.
Apart from this, the Centre has constituted the organizing committee to conduct the
conference as Prof. Geetha Reddy Anant, Prof. V. Satyanarayan Reddy, Prof. T.V.
Gopala Chary, Prof. Gautam Murthy, Prof. Bala Kishan, Mrs. Manisha Mookherjee
and Dr. Srilatha are members.
Besides, the Director and organizing committee has constituted another committee
called Secretarial Committee with Dr. Ch.Venkateshwarlu, PDF of Political Science
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Department and Research Fellow, Osmania University, Dr. Ramana Maram, PDF of
Political Science Department and Research Fellow, Osmania University, B. Nagaraj,
Ph.D. Scholar Economics, Osmania University, Mrs. J. Srujana, Research Assistant,
Centre for Indian Ocean Studies, Ms. G. Shobha Rani, Stenographer, Centre for
Indian Ocean Studies and Mr. Guru Raj, Accountant Centre for Indian Ocean
Studies to help in all respects of boarding and receiving the delegates and also to
provide local hospitalities.
There are 42 delegates, and 32 were participants, were participated, many of them
are 12 Ph. D scholars and 14 guests total of about 90 people participated in the
two day International Conference held on 7th –8th November 2013 on India and
Iran in Contemporary Relations.
On 5th November 2012, press meet was conducted at Conference Hall of Centre for
Indian Ocean Studies, by the Director, Prof. R. Sidda Goud, Centre for Indian Ocean
Studies explained the media about the theme of the ConferenceIndia and Iran in
Contemporary Relations
The International Conference on India-Iran
in Contemporary Relations was
inaugurated on the 7th November 2013. The President of the Conference Prof
S. Satyanarayana, Vice Chancellor, Osmania University released the abstract
Souvenir while formally inaugurating the conference. The Chief Guest of the
conference was Dr. Hadi Solaiman Pour, Director Centre for International Research
and Education .Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Iran set the momentum to the
conference by addressing the depth in the relations between India and Iran which
according to him goes beyond the purview of diplomacy. He also announced that
his Centre plans to have a similar exercise in Iran which is likely to see the
participation of scholars, educationalists ,people drawn from art, culture , science
and so on . The Guest of Honor Prof Tirupati Rao, former Vice Chancellor of
Osmania University appealed to the gathering there was much to be gained in the
humanizing factor which has greater value than sanctions or security .
The Key Note address was delivered by Prof P.K Pasha, Director, Gulf Studies
Programme, SIS, JNU, New Delhi. Prof Pasha dwelt on the evolution of the bilateral
ties between Iran and India from the Nehruvian era to the present times. He
covered the entire gamut of relations with his expertise in Gulf Studies. The
inaugural session ended with the vote of thanks given by Prof Gautam Murthy, Prof
of Economics, Centre for Indian Ocean Studies, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
The first session theme was New Areas of Cooperation and Conflict. This
session has chaired by Prof. Ravindra Shastry. In this five papers were presented
Dr. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan, ‘Impact of Intra-Regional Conflicts in West Asia on
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the India-Iran Relations’, Dr. Sujata Ashwarya Cheema,’ India-Iran Relations in the
post-Cold War Period: A Neorealist Analysis’, Mohammed Khalid, ‘Indo-Iran
Relations: Strands of Cooperation and Potential for Conflict in the 21st Century’ Dr.
V. Srilatha, ‘India Iran Relations: Prospects of Cooperation’, Ashok Alex Luke,
‘Engaging with Iran: Contemporary Challenge to Indian Foreign Policy’. After
presentation of papers fruitful discussions has been taken and the Conference was
adjourned for Lunch Break from 1.30pm. 2.30pm.
The continuation of the 1nst Session was conducted under Prof Channa Basvaiah
which had 5 presentations Dr.Swaswati Choudhury, ‘India – Iran Relations:
Aiming at Convergence of Interests’, V. Rama Krishna, ‘India’s Foreign Relations
with Iran: Strengthening New Areas of Cooperation’, D. Sreepathi Naidu, ‘Political
Transition in Iran: A Positive Movement in India – Iran Relations’, Anns George,
‘Chabahar Port and India’s New Strategic Outpost in Middle East’, Mohammad
Ajam, ‘India Relation with the Persian Gulf Since Antiquity Till Now’. The session
was adjourned for Tea Break after discussions and question answers.
After Tea Break 3.45pm. – 5.15pm. II session was conducted on the Extra
Regional Powers – India Iran Relations, chaired by Dr. P. K. Pradhan, of 12
listed papers 9 presented their papers.Sukalpa Chakrabarti, ‘Extra Regional Powers
Dynamics in Iran Implications for India's Foreign Policy’, Mir. Ayub Ali, ‘India – Iran
Relation Against the Backdrop of Afghanistan’, Liyaqat Ayub Khan, ‘US Pushing in
India Iran Relations’, Priya Sharma, ‘Geo-Strategic Significance of Chahbahar Port
for India: Challenges and Prospects’, Vivek Mishra, ‘US Sanctions on Iran: India a
Potential Bargaining Chip?’, Zahra Abotorabi Ardestani, ‘Iran and India Relations
and the US Interests’, Y.S. Kiran Kumar, ‘India’s Balancing Act Between Iran and
USA’, Samaiah Palnaty, ‘Strategic and Security Concerns’, Chandana Baruah, ‘Indo
– Iran Relations in Afghanistan’. After questions from the audience and participants
and answers given by the presenters the second session was ended and the
Conference was adjourned to 2nd day i.e. 8th November 2013.
The fourth session was conducted on 8th November 2013 at 9.30a.m. – 11.30a.m.
on the theme of Energy and Nuclear s Security, chaired by Col Rajeev Agarwal,
of 9 listed 6 presented their papers. Col Rajeev Agarwal, ‘Iran’s Nuclear Weapons
Programme – A Real Threat Or a Ploy By The West To Counter Iran’s Rise As a
Regional Power’, Dr. Gautam Murthy, ‘India – Iran Energy Co-operation –
Circumventing Western Sanctions’, Abhimanyu Behera, ‘India and Iran Energy Ties:
Problems and Prospects’, Mathew Sinu Simon, ‘Is India a Compliant or Progressive
Voice in International Relations? A Study of EU Sanctions on Iran and its Impact on
India – Iran Relations’,
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Dahiphale Vithal, ‘The Iranian Nuclear Issue and Standoff with Western Power’
Amity Saha & Avisek Mookherjee, ‘Iran-Pakistan-India Gas Pipeline: Geopolitical
Reality and Choices for India’. After a Tea Break the fourth session `with the theme
of Economic and Trade Relations was conducted
by the Chair Prof Gautam
Murthy, of the 9 papers 7 papers were presented M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, ‘India –
Iran Economic and Trade Relations: Prospects and Challenges’, Raghu Deshaboina,
‘The Study on Stock Markets of India – Iran and Economic Cooperation Between
Both the Nations’, K. Kamala, ‘Indo – Iran Economic Relations: A View’, Prof. R.
Gopinath & Seyed Hossein Hosseini, ‘Trade Relations Between Iran and India from
1796 -1859. Statement of Problem’, Dr. Radha Raghuramapatruni, ‘Prospects and
Possibilities of Indo-Iran Trade Relations’, G. Ramakrishna, ‘The Long Run
Relationship Between Exports and Imports : The Experience of India and Iran’.
After questions and answers the fifth session was adjoined for Lunch Break.
The fifth and the last session of the Two-Day International Conference was the
post lunch session Culture and Civilization, Chaired by Kausar J. Azam, of 12
listed 9 papers were presented Prof. Fatima Shahnaz, ‘The Anti – Clash Theory:
Civilization in Transformation’, Upamanyu Sengupta, ‘Storytellers Across Digital
Regionscapes: Affective Mapping as a Platform for Iran-India Dialogue’, Ch.
Venkateshwarlu & Rama Rao Goud, ‘Indo-Iran Relations – Emerging Regional
Strategic Socio-Cultural and Political Dynamics’, Ashiq Neerad, ‘India and Iran : Age
– Old Relations and the Need for the Preservation of Culture in the 21st Century’,
Mohd. Husamuddin, ‘The Relevance of Modernization in India & Iran with Reference
to Islam’, Mahdi Aslezaeem & Prof. T.V. Gopala Chari, ‘Cultural Iran Beyond the
Political Relations in Globalization Process’, Sedigheh Aminian, ‘Globalization and its
Impact on Indian Culture’, M. Vishnu Prakash, ‘Strengthening India – Iran
Relations: Commercial Contacts & Cultural Commonalities’, Azar Eskandari, ‘A
Sociological Study of Iran and India Cultural Relations’. After Lunch Break.
The Valedictory session was conducted at 4.00p.m. H.E. Mir Mahmood Moosav,
Former Ambassador of Iran in India was the Chief Guest, Prof. MSN Reddy,
Registrar, Osmania University, Chaired of the session and Prof P.V Rao was the
Valedictory speaker and H. E. Hassan Nourian, Consul General of Islamic Republic
of Iran, Hyderabad attended the session as a Guest of Honour. The Director, Centre
for Indian Ocean Studies, Prof. R. Sidda Goud chaired the session. Dr. V Srilatha
proposed vote of thanks. After vote of thanks the Conference was concluded.
The Two-Day International was also attended by the large number of faculty from
different parts of India and abroad and Ph.D. Scholars, from all over from India
,Assistant Professors – Doctoral Fellows and Students from various Departments of
Osmania University, Central University Hyderabad, Scholars / Students Participation
for 2-days has helped the Conference immensely making it a grand success. I am
herewith enclosing Abstract Book.
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12. Two day National Seminar on “Human Development and Women
Empowerment: Issues & Strategies” from 29th - 30th November, 2013
Organized by Dept. of Economics, M.A.L.D. Government Arts & Science College,
Gadwal-509125, Mahabubnagar.
A Two Day National Seminar on “Human Development and Women Empowerment:
Issues & Strategies” is conducted on 29th & 30th of November 2013 in M.A.L.D.
Government Arts & Science College, Gadwal-509125, Mahabubnagar District,
organised by the Department of Economics, Dr.M.Rukmani is the convener of the
Seminar and Dr. P.Rajani is the Director of the Seminar.
The broad Sub – Themes of the said seminar were
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Women empowerment as strategy for
advancing
Human Resource
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Women Empowerment political, Social and Economical inclusion and
exclusion issues.
Impact of Welfare Schemes: SHGs and Micro Finance
The Role of NGOs in the Empowering women through SHGs
First Generation Women Entrepreneurs problems and prospects with focus on
economic empowerment.
Women’s Health Issues and Education Issues
Towards the said sub themes, 175 papers have been received and the same were
presented in the seminar. For the inaugural function, Smt.DK. Aruna Bharatha
Simha Reddy, Minister for information and Cinematography was the Chief Guest of
the Function, Prof.G.Bagyanarayana, The Vice-Chancellor of Palamuru University,
Mahabubnagar Smt. B.Vijaya Bharathi Garu , State Adviser,IB institution was the
Special Guest of Honours,
and prof. B.Rajeshwar Reddy, Ap.SET, Member,
Osmania University, Hyderabad, Prof. M.Sudarshan Reddy, Former Director,
Acharya NG.Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, Sri.C.Narayan Reddy, RDO,
Gadwal, Sri.G.Gaddam Krishna Reddy Garu Chairman, Market Yard Committee,
Gadwal, Sri.V.Venu Gopal Reddy Garu, Municipal Commissioner, Gadwal, Sri.
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N.jagadishwar Reddy Garu, Tahsildar Gadwal, took part in the Inaugural Function
as Special Guests of Honour. For the Valedictory Function,
Prof. M.Sudarshan
Reddy, Former Director, Acharya NG.Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, has
deliver the Valedictory Address and
Dr.Balagangaiah, Head Department of
Economics, NTR, Degree & PG Women’s College, Mahabubnagar, took part in the
Seminar as Guest of Honour.Six Technical Sessions are conducted.
First technical session was chaired by Prof. A.Muralidhar Rao, Head, Department of
Economics, Osmania University and the rapporteurs for the session were
Dr.N.Vijaya Raghavi and Dr.D.Adeppa.Second Technical Session was Chaired by
Prof.B.Sudhakar Reddy, Head, Department of Economics, Additional Controller of
Examinations , PG. Studies, P.G.College, Secunderabad, Osmania University and
the rapporteurs for the session were Sri.B.Shobha, First Grade College, Bellary,
Dr.B.Malleswari.
Third technical Session was chaired by Dr.A. Ranga Reddy, Emirites Professor,
S.V.University, Tirupati and the rapporteurs for the session were Dr.M.Sampath
Kumar and D.Muniswamy.Fourth technical Session was chaired by Prof. S.Mani,
University of Madras, Chennai and the rapporteurs for the session were Dr.M.Vijaya
Bhaskar Reddy and Dr. M.Raghava Reddy. ifth Technical Session was chaired by
Dr.B.Srinivas, Jamia Islamia Central University, Delhi and the rapporteurs for the
session were Dr.B.Sudhakar and Dr.M.Ramesh.ixth Technical Session was chaired
by Prof. M.Venkateswarlu, Osmania University, Hyderabad and the rapporteurs for
the session were Dr.G.Balagangaiah and G.Varalakshmi.eventh Technical Session
was chaired by Dr.VM. Suneela Syam, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai and the
rapporteurs for the session were Mr.M.Ramesh and Mr.CG.Lakshmi Prasad.
The essence of the arguments floated by the Paper presenters in the First Technical
Session was the Impact of SHGs on the Generation of Income, Employment and
Empowerment in Field reality studies.The essence of the arguments floated by the
Paper Presenters in the Second Technical Session was that Role of women in
Human Development, most of the Paper presenters they are focussed on without
involvement of women there cannot be done anything in the society. The sum and
Abstracts of the Paper presenters in the third technical session is that SHG women
involved in Income Generating activities they are earning income sufficiently.The
essence of the arguments floated by the paper presenters in the fourth technical
session was that wit hout change of socially, economically and politically their
cannot be empowered Rural women.The essence of the arguments floated by the
paper presenters in the fifth technical session was that aggregate analysis of
human development does not reflect the degree of unevenness in human
development with reference to gender. Women Health issues as well as women
problems were discussed. The essence of the arguments floated by the paper
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presenters in the sixth technical session was that, Hence women empowerment is
initiating factor of human development of the economy. A women Entrepreneurship
as well as women activity was discussed. The essence of the arguments floated by
the paper presents in the seventh technical session was that role of women as well
as human development both is essential factors in the development of the nation as
well as the Indian Economy.
Finally the Department of Economics M.A.L.D.Government Arts and Science College,
Gadwal-509125, Mahabubnagar District, the students and the staff in particular and
the college in general have learnt a lot from the management of the seminar. We
are enriched in terms of widening the frontiers of the domains of our knowledge
about rural development, communication skills, the beauty of the synergy of the
knowledge, interaction with the scholars and experts in the field of, Human
Development, Rural Development Women Empowerment.
The programme was successful and more than three states Delhi, Tamilnadu and
Karnataka etc….,. the number of participants are more than 300
From
said
the states including Andhra Pradesh. Out of the participants more than 150
participants have presented papers on the dais, where 7 experts from different
fields have acted as Chair Persons.The way of conduction of seminar gives
inspiration to many as said few judges. Dr.P.Rajani, principal of the college was
congratulated and the staff of the college also for the hospitality and arrangements
made in this regard. Since the area comes under semi-urban area the individuals
attended was benefitted mostly by receiving the topic in a good spirit. The topic
was chosen suitably the ways of seminar conducted and women folk from nuke and
corner of area attended was appreciated and the efforts of the coordinator and the
Chairperson was highly remarkably applauded by the participants and the audience
attended.
Above all Smt. DK.Aruna, Honourable Minister for Information and Cinematography,
Prof. G.Bagyanarayana, Vice-Chancellor, Palamuru University, Prof. B.Rajeswar
Reddy, AP-SET, Convener, Member, Smt.Vijaya Bharathi, State Adviser, IB Institute
was graciously attended the programme. All the above dignitaries of the day for
constitutively two days were congratulated the co-ordinator and the Principal and
promised to extend their support in all means to carry out this kind of programmes
in future.
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13. Two day National Seminar on “Evaluation of Inclusive Growth
Strategies in Rural Development” from 7th – 8th December, 2013 in
organized by Department of Economics, Government Degree College, Armoor.
A two day national seminar on “EVALUATION OF INCLUSIVE GROWTH
STRATEGIES IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT” is conducted on 7 & 8of December,
2013 in Government Degree College, Armoor, organized by Department of
Economics.Dr.D.Adeppa is the convener of the seminar and V.Muthyam Reddy is
the co-convener of the seminar. Dr. Safdar Askari is the director of the seminar.
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The broad sub themes of the said seminar were
Agriculture sector and inclusive growth
Rural industry and inclusive growth
Education and inclusive growth
Health and inclusive growth
Social category specific inclusive growth
Gender specific inclusive growth strategies
Towards the said sub themes, 130 papers have been received and the same were
presented in the seminar. For the inaugural function, Prof. Md. Akbar Ali khan, The
vice chancellor of Telangana University, Nizamabad was the Chief guest of the
function and Prof. M.Venkateshwarlu was the key note speaker of the seminar.
Besides, Prof. A.Muralidhar Rao, Head, Department of Economics, Osmania
University and Prof. B.Sudhakar Reddy, Department of Economics, Osmania
University took part in the inaugural function as guests of honour. For the
valedictory function, Prof. M.D. Bavaiah, Head, Department of Economics, S K
University, Ananthapur has delivered the valedictory address and Dr. K.Ravinder
Reddy Head, Department of Economics, Telangana University took part in the
seminar as guest of honour.
Five technical sessions are conducted. First technical session was chaired by Prof.
A. Muralidhar Rao,Head, Department of Economics, Osmania University, and the
rapporteurs for the session were Dr. G. Padmavathi and D Muni Swamy.
Second technical session was chaired by Dr.K. Ravinder Reddy,Head, Department
of Economics, Telangana University, and the rapporteurs for the session were Dr.
M. Raghava Reddy and A. Anil Reddy.
Third technical session was chaired by Prof. B. Sudhakar Reddy,Head, Department
of Economics P. G College, Secunderabad, Osmania University, and the rapporteurs
for the session were Dr. V. Veeraiah and G. Jagadishwar.
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Fourth technical session was chaired by Prof. M.D Bavaiah,Head, Department of
Economics, S K University, Ananthapur and the rapporteurs for the session were V.
Muthyam Reddy and K.Ravi Kumar.
Fifth technical session was chaired by Prof. M. Venkateshwarlu,Department of
Economics, Osmania University, and the rapporteurs for the session were Dr. B.
Vanitha and A. Venkatesham.
The essence of the arguments floated by the paper presenters in the first technical
session was that rural credit inclusiveness and convergence of the institutional and
technological factors are two critical things to be addressed first before we think of
inclusive growth of agriculture.
The essence of the arguments floated by the paper presenters in the second
technical session was that modernization of agriculture will play vital role in
promoting rural industries and they must be labour intensive as Regnar Nurkse
suggested.
The sum and substance of the papers presented in third technical session is that
unless sound and sophisticated institutions are managed, one cannot think of
inclusive growth.
The essence of the arguments floated by the paper presenters in the fourth
technical session was that without social development being inclusive, there cannot
be inclusive growth.
The essence of the arguments floated by the paper presenters in the fifth technical
session was that aggregate analysis of human development does not reflect the
degree of unevenness in human development with reference to gender. Hence,
gender inclusive development is initiating factor of inclusive growth of the economy.
Finally, the department of Economics, Government Degree College, Armoor, the
students and the staff in particular and the college in general have learnt a lot from
the management of the seminar. We are enriched in terms of widening the frontiers
of the domains of our knowledge about rural development, communication skills,
the beauty of the synergy of the knowledge, interaction with the scholars, and
experts in the field of rural development.
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14. One day Workshop on “Project Work” on 17th December, 2013 Organized
by Dept. of Commerce, University College for Women, Koti, Hyderabad
The Department of Commerce, Osmania University College for Women, conducted a
One-day Workshop on “Project Report” to the students of both, UG and PG of
Commerce of Campus and constituent Colleges on 17th December, 2013 at ESRA
Hall, Osmania University College for Women, (Autonomous) Koti, Hyderabad.
Project Work is a part of the Course Curriculum of Commerce Education. Therefore,
the Program is undertaken to guide the students to identify the Research Problem;
Draft the Questionnaire in a structured form; enable them to learn the techniques
of Data Collection; Analyze and Interpret the data output in a manner relevant to
the research analysis and finally draft the Report.
On 17th December, 2013, the Inaugural Function started at 9.30a.m. Prof. B.T.
Seetha, Principal; Prof. Sugitha Mathur, Vice-Principal, Prof.K. Shanakaraiah, Head,
Dept. of Commerce, Osmania University; Sri M.V. Subba Rao, I/c Head, Dept. of
Commerce, OUCW graced the occasion.
The Program was for one day with five sessions. There were 150 – 160 participants
comprising of students from B.Com. (Honors), B.Com. (Taxation), B.Com. (Regular)
and M.Com. The Resource Persons were Dr. T. Krishna Kumar, Professor, Nizam
College; Prof. Chandra Sekhar, Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Kompally; Dr.
G. Naresh Reddy and Dr. A. Patrick, Dept. of Commerce, Osmania University.
The participants have learnt the importance of Research, Identification of a
Research Problem, tools for Collection of Data, Drafting of a Questionnaire, Analysis
of Data and finally Report Writing. The sessions were interactive and lively. The
Program enabled the participants to manage quantitative data more effectively,
interpret complex data output and use various inferential statistics. The participants
felt confident to select the topic for research and do their Project Work at a faster
pace.
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At the end of the Program, the certificates were distributed to the participants.
15. Three day Conference on “Indian Political Science Association 55th All
India Conference” from 28th – 30th December, 2013 Organized by Dept. of
Political Science, Vivekananda Govt. Degree College, Vidyanagar, Hyderabad
The Indian Political Science Association’s 55th Annual Conference was held in
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was originally scheduled to be held in Chennai but
due to unforeseeable reasons it had to be moved to Hyderabad. It was held from
the 28th of January, 2014 to the 30th January, 2014. The Chairman of the
Organizing Committee for the Conference was Prof. G. Gopal Reddy, Osmania
University and Dr. M. Venkatanarayan Reddy the local organising secretary.
The conference began on the morning of the 28th of Jan, 2014 with an inaugural
session which was the local organising secretary, Dr. M. Venkatnarayan Reddy’s
welcome address followed by a Report Presentation by the Gen. Secretary and
Treasurer Prof. Sanjeev Kumar Sharma. This was followed by the Inaugural Address
by the Chief Guest Honourable Justice L. Narasimha Reddy, Judge High Court of
Andhra Pradesh. Following this address were two addresses by Guests of Honour
Prof. R.V.R. Chandrasekhar Rao, Former Vice Chancellor of the Dr. B.R.Ambedkar
Open University, Hyderabad and Ambassador A N Ram, a career diplomat. The
Presidential address was delivered by prof. Thandavan, the Vice Chancellor of the
Madras University and a Vote of Thanks Proposed by Prof. J.L.N. Rao of the Dept. of
Political Science of the Osmania University.
The first session of the afternoon was a Plenary on “Revisiting Political Theory and
Political Systems: Oriental and Occidental” and it was Chaired by Prof. P. Muthaiah,
the Head of Dept. of Political Science, Osmania University and the two speakers
were Prof. Madhurendra Kumar, Dept. of Political Science, Kumaon University,
Uttarakhand and Prof. A.V. Satish Chandra, Dept. of Political Science, Osmania
University, Hyderabad. The second afternoon session was the “Madhukar Shyam
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Chaturvedi Memorial Lecture” Chaired by Prof. Sushma Yadav, Pro-Chancellor,
IGNOU, New Delhi and the lecture delivered by Prof. K.K. Mishra, Dept. of Political
Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
The second day i.e., the 29th of Jan, 2014 was a total of 17 panel discussions that
were held simultaneously across three sessions.
Panel-1: State of the Studies in Political Science
Chair: Prof. A. P. S. Chauhan, Jiwaji University, Gwalior (MP)
Co-Chair: Prof. Panchanan Chattopadhyaya, Assam University, Diphu (Assam)
Discussant: Dr. Inakshi Chaturvedi, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (Raj.)
Panel-2: Political Thought and Theory in India: Lessons from the Past
Chair: Prof. CP Barthwal, Former Vice-Chancellor, Kumaun University, Nainital
(Uttarakhand)
Co-Chair: Prof. Jitendra Narayan, LN Mithila University, Darbhanga (Bihar)
Discussant: Prof. Vijay Kumar, TM University, Bhagalpur (Bihar)
Panel-3: The Future of State in Globalized World
Chair: Prof. L.N. Sharma, Patna University, Patna (Bihar)
Co-Chair: Prof. C.P. Sharma, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
Discussant: Dr. (Mrs.) Margaret Lakra, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh
(Jharkhand)
Panel-4: Discourses of Gender
Chair: Prof. Sushma Yadav, Pro Chancellor, IGNOU (New Delhi)
Co-Chair: Prof. Yoga Jyotsna, Osmania University, Hyderabad ( A.P.)
Discussant: Dr. Swarnamayee Tripathi, Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar (Odisha)
Panel-5: Politics of Democratic Decentralization in India
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Chair: Prof. Noorjahan Bawa, University of Delhi, Delhi
Co-Chair: Prof. Mohan Kashikar, RTD Nagpur University, Nagpur (Maharashtra)
Discussant: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Jha, LN Mithila University, Darbanga (Bihar)
Panel-6: Politics of Violent and Non-Violent Movements
Chair: Prof. Kashinath Jena, Tripura University, Agartala (Tripura)
Co-Chair: Prof. JLN Rao, Osmania University, Hyderabad (AP)
Discussant: Dr. B.K. Mahakul, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur (Odisha)
Panel-7: Politics and Democratic Governance in India
Chair: Prof. Upendra Mishra, BRA University, Muzaffarpur (Bihar)
Co-Chair: Dr. Anurag Ratna, GSPG College, Sultanpur (U.P)
Discussant: Dr. Abhay Vikram Singh, CCS University, Meerut (UP)
Panel-8: Politics of Non-State Activism
Chair: Prof. G. Krishna Reddy, Osmania University, Hyderabad (AP)
Co-Chair: Prof. Baldev Agia, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidya Nagar (Gujarat)
Discussant: Dr. K. Vidyasagar Reddy, Mizoram University, Aizawl (Mizoram)
Panel-9: New World Order and India
Chair: Prof. R.S. Yadav, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (Haryana)
Co-Chair: Dr. Farhana Kausar, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Discussant: Dr. Pratip Chattopadhyaya, Kalyani University, Kalyani (W.B)
Panel-10: Contours of Modern Political Economy
Chair: Prof. JK. Mishra, Berhampur University, Berhampur (Odisha)
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Co-Chair: Prof. Bharti Patil, Shivaji University, Kolhapur (Maharashtra)
Discussant: Dr. N. Somerendra Singh, Manipur University, Imphal (Manipur)
Panel-11: Political Systems and Democracy
Chair: Prof. I Ramabrahmam, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad (AP)
Co-Chair: Prof. Mohd. Alamgeer, Samastipur College, Samastipur (Bihar)
Discussant: Dr. Anupam
Amarkantak (MP)
Sharma,
Indra
Gandhi National
Tribal University,
Panel-12: Issues in Administrative Culture and Governance
Chair: Prof. Manoj Dixit, University of Lucknow, Lucknow (UP)
Co-Chair: Prof. Pawan Sharma, ABV Hindi University, Bholpal (MP)
Discussant: Dr. Rajveer Singh Dalal, Ch. Devilal University, Sisra (Haryana)
Panel-13: Perspectives on State Politics in India
Chair: Prof. B.P. Singh, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
Co-Chair: Dr. Nanin Bath, Rajiv Gandhi University, Doimukh (Arunachal Pradesh)
Discussant: Dr. Ira Yadav, VKS University, Ara (Bihar)
Panel-14: Emerging Nature of International Organization
Chair: Prof. Madhurendra Kumar, Kumaon University, Nainital (Uttarakhand)
Co-Chair: Dr. Thomas George, MS University, Vadodara (Gujarat)
Discussant: Dr. B. Sanjeev Reddy, Kakatiya University, Warangal (AP)
Panel-15: Contours of Global Politics
Chair: Prof. Manas Chakraborty, North Bengal University, Darjeeling (West Bengal)
Co-Chair: Dr. Anil Kumar Singh, JP University, Chhapra (Bihar)
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Discussant: Prof. S.V. Kulkarni, CSB College, Ramdurg (Karnataka)
Panel-16: Government and Politics of Tamil Nadu
Chair: Prof. A. Thanikodi, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai (Tamil Nadu)
Co-Chair: Prof. Prakash Panwar, Shivaji University, Kolhapur (Maharashtra)
Discussant: Dr. N. Anshuman, Madras Christian College, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
Panel-17: State Politics of Andhra Pradesh
Chair: Prof. Eswaraiah, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad (AP)
Co-Chair: Prof. D. Ravinder, Osmania University, Hyderabad (AP)
Discussant: Prof. Lalaiah, Osmania University, Hyderabad (AP)
The final day, the 30th of Jan, 2014 was the Valedictory Session with Prof. T.
Tirupati Rao, Former Vice Chancellor of the Osmania University Presiding over it
and the Chief Guest being Prof. R.S. Yadav, Director of the Gandhian Study Centre,
Kurukshetra University and the Guest of Honour being Prof. K. Madhusudan Reddy,
a Former President of the IPSA being the Guest of Honour. After all three had
spoken, the Vote of Thanks was proposed by Prof. G. Gopal Reddy the Chairman of
the Organising Committee of the 55th Annual Conference of the Indian Political
Science Conference.
16. Two day National Seminar on “The Role of MGNREGS in Poverty
Reduction” from 30th – 31st December, 2013Organized by Faculty of Business
Management, Osmania University, Hyderabad
Two-Day National Seminar on “The Role of MGNREGS in Poverty
Reduction”30th and 31st December 2013 Sponsored by ICSSR- SRC(Indian
Council for Social Science Research) Hyderabad, Organized by Department of
Business Management, Osmania University-Hyderabad Seminar conducted at Rural
Development SERP, Hermitage Complex, Opposite Assembly ofAndhra Pradesh,
Adarsh Nagar, Hyderabad. Seminar include as Sub–Themes 1.MGNREGS on the
migration of labour from rural areas 2.Women Empowerment through MGNREGS
3.MGNREGS & Child Education 4.MGNREGS on Rural, Socio-economic and Political
Culture 5.Role of MGNREGS in creation of community assets for rural areas 6.
Impact of MGNREGS on agriculture labour availability in rural, to study the
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MGNREGS scheme implementation in India and Andhra Pradesh for achieve
objectives of MGNREGSi.To analyse income creation potential of MGNREGS.ii. To
study the extent of poverty reduction and migration from rural areas.iii.To check
whether the MGNREGS is leading to CommunityAsset Development.
MGNREGS (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme) Act
was passed by the Government of India in the year 2005 in order to empower the
rural labourers with right to get employment of 100 days per year per family during
off season. It was launched in Anantapur District on February 2d, 2006 by the
Prime Minister Dr. ManMohen Singh and it came into effect from 1-4-2006 in 200
drought prone and backward districts in India. Accordingly, the Government of
Andhra Pradesh formulated the scheme called MGNREGS since 1-4-2008 it has
been implemented in all rural districts of India. Towards Ensuring the Right to work,
the MGNREGS must satisfy several issues in its progress. Some of the focused
areas to be explored for efficiency and effectiveness in ensuring poverty reduction
and redistribution of income among rural people. The seminar would enlighten on:
1.Dimensions affecting the implementation of MGNREGS.2.Reasons for varying
performance of the scheme across different states.3. Factors leading to the
successful implementation of the scheme.4.Fixation of responsibility to personnel
involved in the implementation of the scheme.5. Role of social audit towards
effective implementation of MGNREGS
Inaugural Session: Some of the prominent persons consented to address the
participants of the Seminar are delivered valuable message about scheme
importance of the Seminar in poverty Reduction Dr. G. Chinna Reddy, AICC
Secretary & Ex. Minister Rural Development Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. and Sri
Shashi Bhushan Kumar, Commissioner Rural Development, Govt. of Andhra
Pradesh, and Registrar Osmania university Prof. K. Pratap Reddy,and OSD to ViceChancellor Prof.R.Nageswra Rao, and Principal University College Of Commerce
&Business Management, Osmania university,Prof.V.Shekhar, and Head Department
of Business Management, Prof. Selvarani Balan, and Dean Faculty of Management
chairman of the Seminar prof .B. Krishna Reddy
Total 150 Research Scholar & Delegates Participated in Two day Seminar
Seminar segregates Five Technical Session Each Session Professor and Research
Scholar chair to the session
Day-1
Technical Session-I
Prof.A.Vidyadhar Reddy & S.A.Sampath Kumar
Technical Session-II Sri R.Hanumanth Rao & Srinu .k
Technical Session-III Prof.K.Kalidas & Sammaiah Buhukya
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Day-2
Technical Session- IV Prof.R.Nageswar Rao & Rajashekhar
Technical Session- V Prof.A.Suryanarayanaja & Sunitha Gouri
Valedictory /Distribution of Certificates
Smt.V. Karuna Director, MGNREGS, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Delivered Message of
MGNREGS implementation In Andhra Pradesh Convenor&Head Department of
Business Management, Prof. Selvarani Balan, Delivered Message, to the importance
of the Seminar in Rural DevelopmentSeminar Chairman& Dean Faculty of
Management, prof. B. Krishna Reddy, Delivered message of Two Days Success of
Seminar, giving vote of Thanks to Participates Financial Support, ICSSR-SRC
Director
17. One Day National Seminar on “Social Entrepreneurship in India –
Problems and Prospects” on 29th January, 2014 Organized by Department Of
Commerce, Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda
Introduction
Social Entrepreneurship (SE) is gaining great momentum in the recent past. Social
enterprises (SEs) / Entrepreneurship (SE) have / has the potential to take India’s
spectacular growth to its poor citizens. Social Enterprises are addressing India’s
vast development needs by employing innovative business models, and are
maintaining sustainability through viable revenue models. Concurrently, this space
is witnessing an increasing number of Social Entrepreneurs who are interested in
supporting businesses with triple objectives – that is, profit (or financial
sustainability at the least), social impact, and environmental impact.
This National Seminar provided a platform for the academicians, Social
Entrepreneurs, Governmental Organisation, Students and other Stake holders to
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exchange their ideas and foster interactive research amongst the participants. The
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SE:Rural Development
SE: Disaster Management
SE: Training Future Entrepreneurs
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SE: Training Leaders
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SE: Women Empowerment
SE: Micro Finance
SE: Role of Govt & NGOs
SE: Role of Corporates
SE: Social Issues
SE: Environmental Protection
SE: Capacity Building
Inaugural Session:
The Inaugural Session was begun by Singing Vandemataram followed by lighting of
the Lamp.
Welcome Address was given by Mrs. K. Sridevi, Seminar Director & Head,
Department of Commerce, Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda and she has
initiated the discussion saying that Social Entrepreneurship is assimilated in the
Indian Civilization, however the Society has missed the track somewhere and
therefore there is a need to reinvent the track.
Chief Guest Shri Osman Kaya Oglu, Director, Indialogue Foundation, Turkey
released the Seminar Souvenir.
Prof. (Mrs) Prashanta Athma, Senior Professor from Department of Commerce,
Osmania University, and the Guest of Honour for the Seminar spoke about the
origin and the spread of the Social Entrepreneurs in the recent times in India.
Sri D. Murali Krishna Raju, Social Activist shared his experiences in rebuilding the
IDPL School and encouraged the delegates to believe that they can bring change in
the society.
Retired Prof. Purushotham Reddy, an Active Social Entrepreneur, the Key note
Speaker for the Seminar opined that the concept of the Social Entrepreneurship
was not new to the Indian Society and was practiced by it since ages. He reiterated
that the one of the best examples of the Social Entrepreneurship is the ‘Bhoodan
Movement’ founded by Vinobha Bhave at the Pochampally, Nalgonda District.
Therefore the District of Nalgonda shares the history of Social Entrepreneurship.
He said that the present day generation, particularly Youth, is becoming more
responsible and are willing to take up activities with triple bottom line approach.
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However the greed of the major chunk of the Society is playing havoc and is the
bottle neck in carrying out the Social Entrepreneurship.
Shri Osman Kaya Oglu, Director, Indialogue Foundation, Turkey, a person deeply
involved in the field of Education, the Chief Guest for the Session spoke about the
problems they faced in Turkey for educating the masses and expressed joy that
their organization performed better than the Turkish Government in achieving the
objective. They also have their institutions in India and 9 branches were presently
working in Hyderabad.
Prof. Pochanna, Registrar, Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda said that the
Development of the country is in the hands of Youth, more particularly with the
young intellect and urged the students to play their part in the near future.
Dr. Ravi Aluvala, Principal, University College of Commerce & Business
Management, Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda who presided the session gave
the Presidential Remarks.
Mrs. K. Sridevi, the Seminar Director presented the Vote of Thanks.
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
About 50 Research Papers were received and were presented in two Technical
Sessions broadly divided as – Social Entrepreneurship: An overview & Role of
Corporates and Social entrepreneurship: Rural Development & Women
Empowerment.
The Research Papers included various areas like Disaster
Management, Case Studies, Conceptual overview, Role of Corporates, Marketing,
Global Warming Corporate Social Responsibility, The Role of Various Sectors,
Women Empowerment, Solid Waste Management, Education, NGOs, Rural
Development and other related issues.
The Technical Session I was Chaired by Prof. Rudra Saibaba, Director, Lal Bahadur
College, Warangal. The Technical Session II was Chaired by Shri Pulijala Ram
Mohan Rao, Secretary, Red Cross Society, Nalgonda.
The Research Papers
presented by the delegates were very much appreciated.
VALEDICTORY SESSION:
In the Valedictory Session the Raporteur Reports of Technical Sessions I & II were
presented. Dr. Shoukat Ali Mirza, Hon’ble Secretary & Correspondent, Andhra
Mahila Sabha, Hyderabad, and a Social Activist by nature was the Guest of Honour
for the Session. He advised the Delegates and the Students that the Social
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Entrepreneurship has something to do with the attitude and therefore first they
have to change their attitude. Any person with a right attitude can make humble
beginning by helping one other person atleast.
Prof. B. Krishna Reddy, Dean, Faculty of Commerce, Mahatma Gandhi University,
and Dean, Department of Business Management, Osmania University, the Guest of
Honour for the Session stressed upon the Research opportunities in this Area.
Prof. K. Narender Reddy, Officer on Special Duty & Controller of Examinations,
Mahatma Gandhi University stressed the need of each individual positively
contributing to the Society for their own wellbeing.
Prof. Pochanna, Registrar, Mahatma Gandhi University expressed satisfaction on the
successful organizing of the Seminar and congratulated the Department of
Commerce and the students.
The Guests were felicitated.
Dr.(Mrs) B. Saritha, Vice Principal, University College of Commerce & Business
Management, Mahatma Gandhi University presided the Session and has given the
Presidential Remarks.
The Seminar ended by the singing of National Anthem.
18. Two day National Conference on “Recent Advances in Science,
Technology, Management and Humanities” from 7th - 8th March 2014
Organized by Aurora’s Research & Development Cell, Aurora’s Degree & PG
College, Hyderabad.
Progress of Science and Technology in the past decades has made enormous
contribution to society in all walks of life by providing new technological innovations
which transforms the education and industrial scenario across the globe. The
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significant advancement in science led to the conscientious efforts of many
scientists, academicians and industries to shape the younger generation and
explore them to the knowledge world. Further Commerce and Management
education is undergoing a major transition from classical accounting to
Internationalization, cross cultures, strategic alliances, partnership & mergers.
“Developing people before developing products,” is the need of the hour which
enables to climb to the top horizon of the Industrial world. And Sciences &
Commerce when blended with Humanities, education takes a complete shape.
Aurora’s vision of making “Global Citizens with a Human Touch” entails to liaise the
knowledge contingent with the emerging multidisciplinary trends and approaches in
Literature and Language. Therefore the college organized a National Conference
which provided a opportunity to students and researchers to share their valuable
ideas in the field of Science, Technology, Management and Humanities and
discussed the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. The
programme included plenary lectures by eminent people & scientists and Oral
presentations by scholars and students which gave all participants a brilliant insight
into the proposed areas.
Objectives
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To create an atmosphere for exchange of ideas on the emerging trends in
Science, Technology, Management and Humanities.
To bring awareness among students about the importance of Analytical tools in
Research
To provide an opportunity for students to present papers related to recent
innovative developments
To provide a platform for students to interact with Scientists, and Industrialists
and Academicians to know the career opportunities in various branches of
science, technology , management and humanities
Themes
Sciences
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Biodiversity and Conservation of Flora and Fauna
Isolation, Characterization and Bioassay of Natural Products
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics
Meta genomics
Cancer Biology and Stem Cell Research
Enzymology
Computational Biology
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Heterocyclic drugs
Modern trends in organic synthesis
Astrophysics
Biophysics
Mathematical Physics
Number theory
Applications of Algebra
Parametric and Non-Parametric sampling techniques
Operations Research
Vital Statistics
Applied Statistics
Nanosciences
Technology
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Optical Imaging
Signal Processing
RFID Technology
Embedded System
VLSI Design
Cloud Computing
Data Mining and Dataware Housing
Computer Networks
Image Processing
Cryptography and Ethical Hacking
Management
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Women Entrepreneurs / Women Leadership / Women Managers
Emerging Trends in Management – Marketing, finance and HR
Languages
 Science in literature
 Leadership in Literature
Organizing Secretary
Dr. S. Ravi Kiran
Associate Professor & Head
Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology
Aurora’s Degree & PG College
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Joint-Organizing Secretary
Mr. A. Naga Rajesh
Sr. Assistant professor
Department of Electronics
Aurora’s Degree & PG College
Organizing Committee
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Dr. D. Kameswara Rao, Head, Department of Languages, Aurora’s Degree &
PG College
Ms. Suseela kanduri, Head, Department of Commerce, Aurora’s Degree & PG
College
Mr. Satyanarayana K, Head, Department of Mathematics & Statistics,
Aurora’s Degree & PG College
Mr. Suraj Prakash Yadav, Head, Department of Computer Science, Aurora’s
Degree & PG College
Mr. Nambiar, Head, Department of Genetics, Aurora’s Degree & PG College
Ms. Maithry Shinde, Head, Department of English, Aurora’s Degree & PG
College
Organizing Secretary, Dr. Ravi Kiran, Head, Department of Biochemistry, Aurora's
Degree & PG College, Hyderabad has given the welcome address and Sri
Viswanadham Bulusu has given the inaugural address.
The guests for Inaugural session were
Sri Viswanadham Bulusu
Principal
Auroras Degree & PG College
Hyderabad
Sri Raja Babu Nimmatoori
Chairman
Auroras Group of Educational Institutions
Hyderabad
Prof. K. Janardhan Reddy
Former Principal
UCS, Osmania University
Hyderabad
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After the lighting of the lamp and prayer song, the souvenir of the conference was
released by Prof. K. Janardhan Reddy, the key note speaker and guest for the day.
Summary of the Keynote address
Prof. K. Janardhan Reddy initiated his address by giving importance of Science &
Technology for the development of country. The development of Science &
Technology in India was highlighted. He also focused on contribution of various
Noble Laureates of the country and across the globe. India is still in the list of
developing country and he stated that it is in the hands of young generation
students and scholars who can move the country in to the list of developed by their
noble contribution in all aspects of education. In this connection he quoted
examples of various scientists like Dr. C.V. Raman, Dr. Siddiqui, Dr. Dhawan etc.
He made the session very interactive by thought provoking questions posed to the
students and faculty. Then he spoke on the role of management (financial &
marketing) in scientific research. This part has attracted the eye of audience
because without managerial skills one cannot get the fruits of research done in the
laboratory.
The next part of his talk was on women empowerment and women entrepreneurs.
The discussion went on this topic especially on Ms. Kiran Majumdar, Ms. Chanda
Kochar, Dr. Renuka Datla etc. He also stressed on various opportunities available to
women in biotech, pharma, small scale and IT sectors. The lecture then switched
over to importance of humanities and he highlighted the sculptures of Belur,
Halibedu and Hampi. He emphasized that science especially test tube babies was
there at the time of mahabharatha by giving example of kunti devi where she
incubated the embryos of Kouravas in pots.
Finally he concluded that interdisciplinary research is the need of the hour and
suggested all faculty and students to make use of all facilities available in the
institution reach to great heights in research and make India a Developed Country.
Overall the key note address was excellent, thought provoking and informative and
received overwhelming and positive response from all the audience.
Presentations
After the tea break, parallel sessions were conducted for Science & Technology,
Management and Humanities in different lecture halls. Around 150 delegates have
attended the conference. A total of 85 abstracts have received and around 76
abstracts have been presented. Out of 75 presented papers, 30 are from Science &
Technology, 25 from Management and 21 from humanities. Science & Technology
presentations were organized in Lecture Hall No.8 wherein, Dr. Raghunadh Acharya
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and Dr. Shailima Chaired the sessions respectively for Technology and Science.
Commerce & management technical sessions were held in Hall No. 9 chaired by Dr.
Kankipati Srinivasa Rao whereas, Humanities sessions in Hall No. 10 were chaired
by Dr. Sunitha K S and Dr. S. Kamalakara Sharma for English and Languages
respectively.
The valedictory programme was started at 5.00 PM where the valedictory address
was given by Organizing Secretary, Dr. Ravi Kiran. Vote of thanks was proposed by
Ms. Rachel, Faculty, Department of English. The Programme finally ended with a
National Anthem.
19. One day Seminar on “Women’s Reservation in Legislatures” on 12th
March, 2014 Organized by Centre for Women Studies, Dept. of Political Science,
Osmania University, Hyderabad.
On the Occasion of International Women’s Day Celebrations the Centre for
Women’s
studies O U organized a Seminar on Women’s Reservations in
Legislatures’ on 12th March 2014 at ICSSR- SRC Mini Conference Hall, O U Guest
House. The Seminar was started at 10.30 A.M. Prof. V Yoga Jyotsna; Chairman
B.O.S. Dept of Political Science welcomed and introduced the Guests. Prof K Laxmi
Director, Centre for Women’s Studies O.U. introduced the theme that “Women’s
Reservations Bill enabling 33% Reservation of seats in States Legislatures and in
the Parliament which has been pending for the last 18 years.
It is regrettable that before each election the so called responsible leaders
making promises towards Women’s Reservations is necessary and as they are
committed for it. Further they have also mentioned that women are lacking the
opportunities to participate n the Policy Making Bodies. This is remaining at this
stage and not moving ahead even an inch after the elections.
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Throughout the country very vigorous discussions were followed by
vehement representations on this cause. Even demands were put across by
different women’s groups of several categories, but nothing has happened, except
expression of empty concern by the power that be. Some of the political leaders are
raising premature and needless objections time to time but they never tried to
address seriously towards resolving the issue constructively.
It is a matter of great disappointment that in the 15th Lok Sabha having the
ruling UPA Chairperson, the main opposition leader with a very vocal, articulate
distinguished lady and the Hon’ble speaker also a highly qualified and extremely
capable lady with excellent family background and the Constitutional Head of the
State was another Lady besides a handful of women members in the Parliament ,
‘Women’s Reservations Bill has not taken its due place for discussion and passing it.
Above all the young upcoming youth leader did mention that he is keen to have the
women’s Bill passed immediately. But in spite of all these advantages still testing
the patience of the women folk of the nation by the political parties.
Although the Women’s Reservations Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha, not
introducing in the Lok Sabha and passing it by convincing the few who are against
it, has been a main pending grievance of women in the country. Even now the
President being the constitutional Head of the State, he can address the long
pending issue of the women by passing an Ordinance.
At Panchayat Raj and Nagara palika levels 50% Reservations for Women
were approved by law. This is the high time to introduce the same at States
Legislatures and to the Parliament. If this happens then women can play a positive
development role in the Policy Making Bodies also, so as the so called Gender
Justice might have taken place in our democratic setup.
In this context, it is pertinent to mention that the purpose of this seminar is
to create awareness and demand political parties to allocate 50% seats to women
in the forth coming elections. And also demand the Government of India to issue an
Ordinance so as to enable the Representation of women in both the National and
States Legislatures.
Prof.S.Sathynarayana, Vice Chancellor, O.U participated as Chief Guest and
inaugurated the seminar. He stressed that women must be given proper positions
without showing any discrimination in all fields. Prof. Y. Saraswathi Rao, former
Vice Chancellor, Sri Krishna devaraya University, Ananthapur presided over. She
stressed that 50% of the national energies are neglected and must be utilized
properly by providing required Reservations as already promised by the political
parties. Prof. Rama S. Melkote (retd) Dept of Political Science O.U presently
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Secretary, Anveshi Research Centre for Women’s Studies delivered the key note
address. She said that only through agitations we can achieve the deserved
Reservations we are expecting. She further said that even today the political arena
is ruled by male only. Prof. G. Hara Gopal, ICSSR senior fellow TISS, has
participated as Guest of Honour expressed his views on the topic and suggested the
measures to be taken in order to achieve the goal of Reservations for women in
legislatures. Prof. M Kodandaram, Chairman TJAC, has also participated as Guest of
Honour and expressed his views on the Reservations for women as it will be
achieved only through Agitations by taking the inspiration from the successful
Telangana agitation. Prof Ravinder Kaur, Dept. of Public Administration proposed
vote of thanks.
Prof. T. Tirupathi Rao, former Vice Chancellor, Osmania University presided
over post lunch session. Smt. V. Sandya president P.O.W (Progressive Organization
of Women), Dr. M.V. Laxmi Devi, principal RBVRR Women’s Collage presented
papers. Prof. M. Andamma (retd) Dept of Telugu O.U., Dr. G.L.K Durga principal
AMS collage, Dr. Kavitha Dept of English, Prof Vijaya Sree Head Dept of Sanskrit,
Smt. Mary Madiga, M.s. Ratna Mala Social activist, K. Vimala and other members:
Muktha-A Telangana women’s collective (NGO) Hyderabad, Directors, Principals,
Research scholars, students, actively participated in discussion session.
The Seminar resolved unanimously that women must have 50% Reservations
on all the Representative and Policy Making Bodies. Further all political Parties must
allocate tickets to women candidates in the forth coming elections at all levels. All
the political parties and other intellectual groups should support the women
candidates psychologically, financially as well as morally.
20. National Seminar on “Inclusive Agriculture Growth and Food Security”
from 15th – 16th March 2014 organized by Dept. of Economics, Osmania
University, Hyderabad.
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The concepts of ‘inclusive agriculture growth (IAG)’ and ‘food security (FS)’ are not
new to Indian Planning. The state interventions in 70s in the form of ‘Small Farmer
Development Agency (SFDA.)’ and ‘Marginal Farmer and Agriculture Labour Agency
(MFAL)’ and also the ‘Desert Development Programme (DDP)’ and ‘Drought Prone
Area Programme (DPAP)’ reflect the concerns of the country to achieve more broad
based and inclusive agriculture growth. The promotion of ‘Integrated Farming
Systems’ concept in the 80s is another step in this direction to ensure livelihood
security to millions of tiny producers in the primary sector and reduce rural poverty.
The instruments of India’s food policy in the late 60s have laid foundation for
modernization of its agriculture and provided the needed incentive framework for
the rapid growth of the two major cereals viz., wheat and rice contributing to near
food security at the aggregate level. However, these achievements are the cost of
other grains and also widened the inequalities between irrigated and rain fed
regions as well among the farm size classes. Several different measures to
strengthen and diversify the small holder agriculture through credit and technology
support have yielded positive outcomes in terms of production of over 250 million
tonnes of food grains, rapid increase in the share of livestock products, fisheries,
horticulture and forestry. Despite these remarkable gains witnessed in agriculture,
the small farmers are confronted with weather, technology and market risks. On
the other hand, the poor consumer is affected by high levels of (food price) inflation
and low purchasing power. The socially unacceptable levels of hunger, malnutrition
among children and under nourishment among adult women and prevalence of high
levels of morbidity and mortality confirm that linkages of growth and welfare are
weak in the context of India. The development can’t be sustained unless these
linkages are strengthened and made mutually reinforcing. While the ‘New Economic
Reforms (NER)’ have opened new vistas to agriculture growth and food security,
the country’s experiences are mixed. The emphasis on rapid and inclusive
agriculture growth since 2000 and the ‘National Food Security Act (NFSA: 2013)’
unambiguously point out that we have to go a long way to realize our twin inter
related goals. In a way, one is compelled to infer that the outcomes of the food
policy have caused distortions and dampened the prospects of inclusive agriculture
growth.
In this backdrop, the present Seminar proposes to revisit some important themes
with a view to suggest some remedies to address the constraints and identify some
opportunities to realize a higher and inclusive agriculture growth which ensures
access to adequate and quality food for healthy life for all throughout the year at
least for the agriculture dependent households. In regard to others, an action plan
has to be rolled out to increase their purchasing power and improved access to
quality food at affordable prices. The Seminar lays greater emphasis on delineation
of specific measures for the revival of rain fed agriculture where poverty, food
insecurity and malnutrition are heavily concentrated.
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The three themes along with some key (but not exhaustive) issues are presented
below for the perusal / benefit of paper writers and discussions.
Theme I: Agriculture and Food Security in the context of inclusive growth
Inclusive growth has been viewed as one of the preconditions for arresting the
worsening inequalities, poverty reduction and also for sustainable growth itself.
Further, it is observed that inclusive growth in agriculture would be more effective
in improving welfare of the poor. For this to be realized, the eco-fragile regions and
the tiny producers of agriculture should contribute more to its future growth. These
regions and the class of producers are vulnerable to several risks (weather,
technology and market) and prefer to move out of agriculture. In this context,
some important factors deserve special attention. One is the present productivity
levels for most of the agriculture products are well below the potential levels. The
shifts in the consumption pattern suggest that priority has to be assigned for noncereal food crops. The shares of these regions and the small producers in millets,
oilseeds, livestock, goats and sheep are high which indicate opportunity to reap
benefits from the shifts in demand. If agriculture grows at over 4 per cent and is
inclusive, then the food insecurity of the tiny farmers of agriculture in the rain fed
areas would reduce considerably. Despite changes in consumption pattern and
stagnancy in cropped area under cereals, the demand for cereals continue to rise
due to population factor and income elasticity. This is a challenge for Indian
economy to meet the demand in the light of rising costs of cultivation and market
risks. Then implementation of the NFSA will be in jeopardy and heavy dependency
on imports to provide food security would bring in new challenges.
Given the current pace of environmental degradation and climate changes, the
growth engines of agriculture would be drought and pest
resistant and high
yielding seed technologies and non-chemical inputs. These have implications for
investments in Research & Development, Extension, processing, infrastructure and
marketing services besides timely flow of credit. How to mobilize these resources
and allocate them to the agriculturally backward regions adequately? How to
promote Public-Private-people (farmer) participation for better flow of funds in
agriculture and production of quality food?
What sort of institutional arrangements would strengthen the tiny producers’
participation in setting priorities in allocation of resources(with NRM frame work),
production, processing and marketing which together help in making agriculture
remunerative and sustainable ?. If the earlier ‘Integrated Farming Systems”
approach is one of the effective alternatives, how to operationalise the same in the
current context? A related issue is spread of crop insurance for various agri –
products and simplification of procedures to claim compensation.
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The present Act includes coarse cereals such as Jowar, Maize, Ragi and Bajra for
distribution under TPDS. The storage of these grains is problematic and the demand
is largely confined to the areas of production. The past experiences reveal that the
decentralized procurement-storage-distribution experiments have been beneficial
and cost effective. How to integrate these local initiatives with the macro food
security system needs clarity.
The paper writers are requested to take up some of these issues for critical analysis
and suggest measures for making agriculture growth more robust and meet the
food security needs as well.
Theme II: Efficacy of Public Interventions for ensuring Food Security to the Poor
During the last four to five decades, India has launched several programmes /
schemes to improve the access to food which include income transfers, subsidized
food supply, free food delivery and supplementary nutrition. Preference has been
given to the poor, children and women in this regard. States like Tamil Nadu,
Kerala and Chhattisgarh have efficiently and effectively executed some of these
social security programmes. These successful experiences have to be replicated /
adapted elsewhere. What are the strengths and limitations of these various
schemes in chronic food insecure regions? How to overcome the deficiencies and
make them effective in minimising food insecurity? It is to be noted that hygienic
environments (safe drinking water supply and sanitation facilities) would ensure
better conversion of food to nutrition. Why some states are less sensitive to the low
levels of social development and reluctant to earmark more resources? What role
the CBOs and local institutions can play in mobilizing people’s participation in
design and implementation of these schemes?
Paper contributors based on their evaluations of key food security programmes
such as TPDS, ICDS, MDM and wage employment in different backward regions
with special reference to the socially and demographically vulnerable groups can
indicate the extent and nature of deprivations / denials in the food delivery and
suggest ways and means to strengthen the schemes.
Theme III: National Food Security Act: Implementation Challenges and Implications
for agriculture
Introduction of “Right to Food” in a society, where hunger –poverty –malnutrition
are wide spread and chronic, is an appropriate one. However, Indian experience
with administering of social safety nets with focus on food security is mixed. The
evaluations have clearly delineated the pre-requisites for successful implementation
of such schemes which include: political commitment, competent and democratic
local governance institutions and enlightened (awareness of rights and
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entitlements) and organized communities. The success of NFSP,undoubtedly,
depends upon creation/strengthening of these critical facts. One set deals with
aspects missing in the NFSA keeping in view of the broad definition of ‘food
security’ as indicated in the Act. The second category is concerned with the specific
challenges in implementation of the NFS programme in an effective manner. The
paper writers, based on the earlier studies and field experiences, can highlight the
practical problems and suggest plausible ways and means to strengthen the newly
envisaged food security system. Some important issues have been indicated in this
context.
Role of Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat / Municipal Ward: These grassroots level
organizations have to play a major role in finalizing the list of poor households
including those at the risk of hunger based on the Socio-Economic Caste Census
data with no exclusion errors in a transparent way. How to ensure
effective
supervision of the activities of ‘Anganwadis’ and ‘Fair Price Shops’to ensure proper
delivery of quality food and grains to the target groups? What are main limitations
of these bodies and how to strengthen them? Further, how to make these local
institutions more democratic, vibrant and responsive to the concerns of the poor?
Revamping the institutional structure: Under this rights based intervention,
covering length and breadth of the country and reaching out over 800 million
households regularly, the present set up is inadequate. States have to initiate
special measures besides allocating more funds, to monitor the functioning of
Programmes and also redress the grievances . India has rich experience with
planning and management of NREGA; success as well as failure stories. What
specific suggestions would be offered with special reference to chronic food
insecure regions to plug leakages, minimize wastage and overcome large scale
corruption? What are the areas in which the civil society organizations can be
involved in the implementation of NFS Programme?
Assessment of Demand to coarse cereals and procurement Arrangement:
The PDS with rice and wheat are key commodities has influenced the consumption
pattern in traditionally millet growing areas. The price differentials between rice and
wheat vis-à-vis millets in the open market raises doubts about the off take of
coarse cereals even by the poor from fair price shops. Further procurement
apparatus in millet areas is weak and storage of these grains is a challenging task.
How to resolve these issues?
Keeping the above issues in view, the Department of Economics had organized
Two day National Seminar on Inclusive Growth in Agriculture and Food Securityon
15th& 16th, March 2014 under the UGC-SAP (DSA – III). We have received more than
hundred papers on various aspects relating to the Inclusive Growth in Agriculture
and Food security from academicians, researchers and experts from different parts
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of the country for presentation at the Seminar. All arrangements had been made by
the Department of Economics to present the papers at the venue of the seminar
[PGRRCDE, OU] and at Department of Economics, University College of Arts and
Social Sciences.
At the outset, we express our deep sense of gratitude and sincere thanks to our
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. S. Sathyanarayana for his encouragement in organising the
National Seminar on “Inclusive Growth in Agriculture and Food Security” and
accepting to be the Chief Guest of the Inaugural Function of the seminar.
We thank Prof.Ch.Hanumanth Rao (Former Planning Commission Member) for
having accepted to deliver
Inaugural Address. We are grateful to
Prof.R.RadhaKrishna, Chairman, CESS for having accepted to deliver keynote
address and for chairing the Panel Discussion. We thank Prof.Madan Mohan Goel
for having accepted to be the Guest of Honour and for having been on the Panel
discussion on Food security. We thank Prof. S.Mallesh for presiding over the
function. We thank Prof. K. Pratap Reddy,Registrar, O.U., Chief Guest of the
Valedictory Session of the Seminar, Prof.K.Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, APSCHE,
Hyderabad, [Guest of Honour],
Mr. K. Venugopal, IAS (Retd.) [Valedictory
Address] Prof. S. Mallesh, Principal, University College of Arts and Social Sciences
[Chairman of the Inaugural Session]for having accepted to grace the seminar with
scholastic views.
We express our sincere thanks to the University Grants Commission, New Delhi,
Osmania University, Development and UGC Affairs, Osmania University, Principal,
University College of Arts and Social Sciences, Osmania University, Secretary to
Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education and ICSSR Southern Regional
Centre, for extending financial support to organize the national seminar.
Report on Inaugural, panel discussion and Technical sessions on 15th
March 2014.
Food security is the right to food which is one of the most basic rights of
humankind. However, hunger remains unacceptably widespread, across the globe
millions go hungry every day.
With the world's population set to reach 9 billion by 2050, agricultural production
will need to increase by 70% in order to meet the growing demand.
While many systems of food production in use are simply unsustainable, it has been
estimated by the United Nations Environment Program that up to 25 per cent of
world food production could be lost by 2050 as a result of climate change, water
scarcity and land degradation.
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With this background, eminent guests, scholars have presented their opinions
during the seminar, which have summed up briefly
Prof. Ch. Hanmanth Rao, Chancellor of Central University, Hyderabad had delivered
the Inaugural address. He touched upon the concept of inclusive growth, emerging
characteristics of Indian agriculture, Inclusive agriculture growth and about Direct
Cash transfers and PDS of food grains
Dr. M.M.Goel, Dean of Kurukshetra University had graced as Guest of honour. In
his presentation on Rationale of Food security for Inclusive Growth in India, he
touched upon the food grain production volumes and link to FAO norms of food
grains per person per day. He also compared irony of FCI storage capacities with
the farmers at village level. He mentioned about JUGAD technology.
Prof. R.RadhaKrishna, Chairman –CESS during his keynote address highlighted
about unacceptably high levels of Child malnutrition in India, He brought out the
linkage between malnutrition and access to schooling and access to medical
assistance, He also spoke about large size households and prevalence of child
malnutrition.
Prof.K. Pratap Reddy Registrar, O.U. was the Chief Guest, and Prof Mallesh Principal
of UCA&SS,-OU. presided over the occasion. All the senior faculty members of the
Department, have played their role effectively.
Prof. A.Muralidhar Rao, Head of the Department extended welcome address . Prof.
B.Shiva Reddy, Dept. of Economics, indtroduced the guests and Prof. K Pratap
Redody, Seminar Director, spoke about the Seminar. Prof. G.Laxmaiah, Chairman,
BOS in Economics proposed Vote of Thanks
After the inaugural session, Panel Discussion on Food Security in India was
followed. Panel Discussion waschaired by Prof.R.Radhakrishna,Chairman, CESS,
Begumpet, Hyd. Other panelists include
Prof. Madan Mohan Goel, Kurukshethra University
Prof. K.Hanumanth Rao, Retd. NIRD
Prof. S.Indrakant, RBI Chair Professor, CSD
Prof.K.P.R.Vittal, NIRD
Dr. Anuradha, Principal Scientist, Swaminathan
Foundation Research Institute, Chennai.
Prof. Vijaya Prakash, Vice Chairman A.P.State Council of Higher Education
Prof. S.Subrmaniam, NIRD
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Technical Session-1
The theme1st Technical session was “ Agriculture and Food Security in the context
of Inclusive Growth
Chair Person
: Prof.Venkat Redely, CESS, Begumpet, Hyd.
: Prof. B.Shiva Rcddy, Dept. of Economics, O.U.
Rapporteurs : Prof. J.Anjaiaih Dept. of Economics, O.U,
:Dr. M.Savithri, Dept. of Economics, O.U .
Vote of Thanks
: Prof. A. Nakula Reddy, Dept. of Economics, O.U.
There were nine papers presented, during the session; Mr.Yellaswamy; presented
on Review of food security act...in India and focused on quality and quantity and
affordability of food grains.
Dr. B. Someshwar spoke about food security in India and challenges ahead....and
dealt with massive food stocks versus starvation and increasing population.
Dr. Anuradha presented on "regional prosperity to food security in TamilNadu. She
highlighted universal PDS coverrae.
Dr.Satyanarayana spoke about RythuBazar- an innovative direct marketing model
in the context of Food security and inclusive growth. He focused RythuBazar system
in A.P. and compared with other states like Rajastthan, Punjab, Hariyana etc.,
Mr. Digamber chand talk was on Food insecurity and sustainable agriculture an
empirical analysis in Odisha. Analyzed cost of production and yields, emphasized on
Ecofreindly technologies.
Miss. Sandra Kirthi, presented on contemporary issues in Indian Agriculture and
Food security. She said that agriculture is backbone of Indian economy therefore
proper strategies must be taken for agriculture development.
Dr. Savithri in her paper on agriculture and food security the way to inclusive
growth- emphasized on development of agricultural infrastructure growth leads to
food security.
Dr. Ramulu focused on food security in India..his analysis raised the concerns of
the food security act implementation.
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Dr. Narayana in his talk on inclusive growth and food security in india and
suggested that agriculture must be given most importance in planning.
Technical Session-II
Theme II: Agriculture - Nutrition-Food Security Linkages
Chair person
: Prof.Ranga reddy, S.V. University.Tirupathi.
Rapporteurs
: Dr.M.Ramulu, and Ms. A. Lakshmi, Dept. of economics.
Vote of Thanks
: Prof.J.Anjaiah, I/c, Head, Dept. of Economics,
There were six paper presentations:
Dr. Daisy presented a paper on atitled called “ Impact of floods on food security and
livelihoods of IDP tribal households: A case study in Khammam district” It’s a joint
authored paper with Prof. G. Ramakrishna and G. Solomon raj. They suggested that
Government and other agencies should work on early mechanisms and educate the
IDP households and make them aware of resilent mechanism of thwarting food
insecurity and also should train them in coping mechanism for such disasters.
B. Vanitha presented on “Is public distribution system an effective tool of food
security? some observations”.
J.Nagaiah Titled his paper “Inclusive growth and its impat on rural development.
G. Venkateshwarlu, spoke on “Food Security search for inclusive growth in India.
Anish Fathima spoke on “Food Security –Challenges and issues in India”.
Prasad talk was on “Agriculture growth in Andra Pradesh. He stressed upon yield
irrigation fertilizers pre and post reform growth in India”.
Report on Technical session on 16.03.2014
The theme of III technical session was “Bio-technology: An Opportunity
towards Profitable Agriculture and Quality Food to People”. This session was
chaired by Prof.K.Hanumanth Rao, NIRD, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad and
Prof.A.Nakula Reddy, Department of Economics, Osmania University. Rapporteurs
for this session were Dr.M.Ramulu and Dr.M.Savithri, Department of Economics,
Osmania University.
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There were 8 papers presented by the Participant.
1. Dr. G.Ranganath, ICFAI Foundation of Higher Education presented on “NFSA
Act” and concentrated on implementation of Right to food and its
consequences. Bio-technology may not be the solution to the success of
NFSA.
2. N.Govind Reddy, Research Scholar, Department of Economics, Osmania
University presented on “The Impact of Special Economic Zones on
Agriculture and Food Security in A.P.” He highlighted the impact on the
agriculture and food security through SEZ land allotments and its misuse of
Agriculture and fertile lands.
3. G.Veera Swamy, Research Scholar, Department of Economics, Osmania
University presented on “A Role of Inclusive Growth Agricultural Sector
of Food Security: A Case Study on Nalgonda District of Andhra
Pradesh”. He presented co-operative system of agriculture is better than
other methods to achieve the food security.
4. K.Kondal, Research Scholar, Department of Economics, Osmania University
presented on “Performance of Horticulture Sector for Agriculture
Development”. He presented in his paper comparative study of Horticulture
and Agriculture both are positive co-relation.
5. G.Moukthika student of Narayana IAS Academy presented on “Food
Security Act”. She has concentrated implication of food security Act. The
main problem is exclusion of the Act is not properly documented.
6. Miss. Priyanka presented on “Food Security Act” She has enlightened
implementation on part and problems. As per her view food subsidies are
increasing simultaneously, procurement rice also increasing. At the results,
fiscal deficit is the problem.
7. Mr.Shiva Ram presented on “Food Security and Agricultural Development in
India”. His paper had given importance to organic farming to achieve the
food security.
8. Dr.Anji Reddy, Department of Economics, Mahatma Gandhi University,
Nalgonda presented on “National Food Security Act – Implications and
Challenges”. His paper has over viewed Food and Agriculture organisation,
resolutions and poverty problems, social activism, judicial pressure to
brought out the Food Security Act.
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The session concluded with vote of thanks by Prof.J.Narasimha Rao, University
College for Women, Koti, Osmania University.
IV Technical session on “Revival of Rainfed Agriculture for addressing
Institutional and Technical Constraints” was chaired by Prof.A.Ranga Reddy,
Department of Economics, S.V.University, Tirupati. In this session 5 papers were
presented. Rapporteurs are Dr.M.Ramulu, Department of Economics, Osmania
University and Dr.Anji Reddy, Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda.
1. The paper on “Inclusive Growth – Rural Women Farmers in India”
presented by B.Madhu. The paper presenter highlighted plight of the women
farmers and argued for rights over agricultural land to be given in the name
of women instead of the men of the family to ensure economic empowerment
of women so that the food security can be ensured.
2. Another paper on “Inclusive Growth in Agriculture and Food Security”
presented by G.Bhagya Laxmi argued for use of technology, increase of
employment. Consumption demand can be increased to assure the food
security.
3. Ch.Rama Krishna, Ph.D scholar, Department of Public Administration,
Osmania University has presented paper on “Food and Water Security in
Agricultural Sector in India” where in it argued that unless water
allocation is done appropriately, food security, quality food, productivity and
ecological balance cannot be achieved.
4. SaidaiahG research scholar and other student have presented paper on
“Need for Second Green Revolution for Food Security”. They have
explained the outcomes of first green revolution and argued second green
revolution by potential area to increase production by integrating approach
with live stock, credit facility, organic farming and in transforming Indian
agriculture to corporate agriculture.
The last paper on “Food Security Act 2013 Challenges” presented by
C.Madhu. He is in an opinion that to provide food security it has to be increase the
employment and their incomes to enable them to have a food security. India can be
build by providing food but not by weapon.
The session concluded by proposing vote of thanks by Dr.A.Laxmi, Department of
Economics, University College for Women, Koti
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The theme of the V session was “Food Security Act’ and the VI session was
“Efficiency of Public Interventions for ensuring food security to the poor”.
Prof.A.Muralidhar Rao, Head, Department of Economics, Osmania University and
Prof.G.Ramakrishna, Dy. Director of Academic Staff College, Osmania University
were chair persons for V and VI technical sessions and rapporteurs were
Dr.M.Ramulu and Dr.I.Daisy, Department of Economics, Osmania University.
In all 12 papers were presented in this sessions.
1. Prof.K.Hanumanth Rao has concentrated and over view of requirement for
implementation of food security act.
2. Mahendran paper advised to the Government to cultivate the millets to
achieve the food security.
Some of the other papers concentrated on food act implementation and
implications.
The session was concluded with vote of thanks by Miss. Laxmi, Department of
Economics, University College for Women, Koti.
Valedictory Session. The valedictory address was delivered by Mr. K.R.Venugopal,
IAS Retd. , Former Advisor to Prime Misister of India and Principal Secretary to
Civil Supplies Department. He discussed on the latest National Food Security Act.
Guests of Honour include, Prof. S.Galab, Director, CESS, and Prof. K.Muthyam
Reddy, Dean, Reddy College.
21. The
Other
Backward
Classes:
Exclusion,
Empowerment
and
nd
th
Modernisation, from 22 – 24 March, 2014 Organized by Dept. of Political
Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad
A three-day National Seminar “The Other Backward Classes in India: Exclusion,
Empowerment and Modernisation” was held on March 22-24, 2014 in the ICSSR
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Conference Hall of Osmania University Guest House, O.U. Campus, Hyderabad. The
seminar was organised in association with the ICSSR, Hyderabad, UGC-SRC, UGCOU, Council for Social Development and Dept. of Political Science, OU College for
Women, Hyderabad.
The seminar was divided into 11 Academic Sessions and a summing up session. A
total of 33 Resource Persons presented their papers which was followed by
discussions.
Former Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh and Former Chairman of National
Commission for Backward classes in India, Justice M N Rao who inaugurated the
seminar and delivered the keynote address, described the caste system as ‘cruel’
social system which destroyed the ‘brotherhood’ of Indian society. He said the
introduction of concept of creamy layer went against the natural justice system
since instead of testing the ‘forwardness’ of the backward people against the
‘forwardness’ of the ‘forward people’, it tested the forwardness of the BCs against
the forwardness of the ‘forward’ BCs. The suggestion of the National Commission
for Backward Classes that the criterion for creamy layer be increased to annual
income of Rs12 lakhs, it was opposed tooth and nail within the Cabinet and the cut
off of Rs 6 lakhs was finally agreed upon. “This is one way of denying the benefit of
reservation to the deserving..this has resulted in the posts reserved for OBCs being
transferred to the general quota,” he said. He supported the introduction of
reservation in the private sector especially in the background of the State
withdrawing from the service sector, thereby reducing the employment
opportunities. He suggested that social diversity must be reflected in the set up of
all instrumentalities of the state and all institutions controlled or funded by the
state including the private sector that benefited from the State in terms of
allocation of people’s resources like land, water, mines, oil fields and so on.
Justice Rao termed as ‘disturbing’ the trend of advanced communities wanting to be
labelled as BC, pointing out the recent inclusion of Jats in the BCs list. He said the
lists of the BCs needed ‘wholesale’ revision and that the need of the hour was the
constitution of a new Backward Classes commission to ensure that benefits and
justice reached the needy. He pointed out that barely 7 per cent out of the 27 per
cent reservation for OBCs was being used by the OBCs. He suggested that social
diversity must be reflected in the set up of all instrumentalities of the state and all
institutions controlled or funded by the state. Real equality is possible only when
victims of social disabilities are able to claim on their own higher positions enjoying
fair quality of opportunity without any demand for preferential treatment. For this
the necessary precondition is social integration which in turn depends upon all
social groups achieving more or less uniform development. The transience of
affirmative action depends upon the duration of reaching goal.
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The well-known sociologist and writer-commentator Prof Gail Omvedt in her
presidential address, criticised the refusal of the central government to conduct a
caste census. She said the ruling classes were resisting caste census despite court
orders. When enumeration of the population on the basis of religion and to
determine the numbers of SCs and STs, were done, why was there so much
resistance to enumeration of castes, she asked. Even the Planning Commission
supported caste census but it was overruled by the powerful vested interests, she
said. Right now the ruling elites have taken the “Three-monkey” position on caste:
See no caste, hear no caste, speak no caste, she said.
Prof Kancha Ilaiah, Director of Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and
Inclusive Policy, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad who spoke on
‘The Backward God: Buddha’s Liberative Agenda for the OBCs’ reflected upon the
life of Buddha and explained how Gautam Buddha was the god of masses who
wanted to establish caste-free Sangha system as opposed to the caste-centric
ancient Hindu system. The present day OBCs are the same as Shudras, with minor
changes in their status, in their socioeconomic life, who were said to have been
born from the feet of Brahma.
But there is no change in their spiritual status. He urged the OBCs to reclaim the
Buddha as their ideological god. Today, the followers of Buddha were next in
numbers only to the followers of Jesus Christ and Mohammed the Prophet. Until
they give themselves a new nomenclature and identity by going back to Buddha, no
government would give them a second look, he said.
Prof G Aloysius, author of the highly popular book “Nationalism without a Nation in
India” which is a caste-based critique of the Indian freedom movement, spoke on
‘Contextualising the Backward Classes Discourses’. He pointed out that the very
same classes which had suppressed masses in the name of caste, had promoted
nationalism to fight against the colonial rulers. Yet, he pointed out, that several
‘leaders’ of the nationalist movement had ridiculed the ‘lower’ castes and women
for their aspirations for freedom and independence from oppression and
subjugation.
He said it was time the OBCs developed their own historical
perspective and understood the ‘myths’ popularised by the ruling castes. As for the
Indian Constitution, Prof Aloysius said it ensured only formal equality not
substantial equality since the polity was structured and set up by the minority. No
wonder then that the pioneering social rebel and reformer Ramaswamy Periyar said
Indian independence had caused huge losses to the masses.
He criticised the implementation of reservation of protective discrimination
for OBCs as a ‘mere tokenism’ with very little potential for empowerment of the
masses. On the other hand, its potential to reproduce the established dominance
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was very high, he said. The OBCs, therefore, should instead of investing all their
energies in the implementation aspects, retrieve and re-mobilise the original
emancipatory thought and thinkers to raise the critical consciousness among the
masses. Prof D Ravinder of Osmania University thanked the gathering.
The first academic session which was chaired by Dr Kalpana Kannabiran,
Director of Council for Social Development, had paper presentations by two leading
scholars, Prof Braj Ranjan Mani and Prof Bharat Patankar. In his paper on ‘Kabir
and the Medieval Mukti Movement: Shifting the Paradigm with Anabhai Sancha’ Prof
Mani pointed out that the defining feature of the Bhakti movement was a radical
religiosity, intimately bound with a demand for socio-cultural change. In fact, the
transformative zeal was at the heart of the movement with while the leaders of this
movement used religiosity as a weapon against caste and Brahmanism. The
language of the protest in the people’s idiom was imperative in the absence of
modern-secular ideas and institutions. In other words, the religiosity that the santpoets employed was a decoy encompassing the whole gamut of culture, including
the social and the political. Rejecting the elites’ masterful illusions under the cover
of holiness, the sant-poets struggled to bring gyan ki aandhi (the storm of
knowledge) to dispel the darkness of enslavement. They challenged the tenets of
caste-feudalism in a caste-feudal age, and asserted that though the world was
afflicted by poverty, ignorance and sorrow, these could be overcome by social
equality, productive work and a virtuous life. The dynamics of the Bhakti Movement
can be better grasped if we understand ‘religion is a long-term politics and politics a
short-time religion’, in the words of Ram Manohar Lohia. Therefore, the religiosity
of the sant-poets cannot be separated from their politics of emancipation. That is
why their poems are still read, recited, translated and transmitted. The movement
died, but the incendiary words of the sant-poets survived, and thus their legacy
continues, he said.
Prof Bharat Patankar in his presentation ‘Shahu Maharaj and OBC Empowerment in
Maharashtra’ explained the reformative actions taken by Shahu Maharaj in Kolhapur
Presidency pointing out that that Shahu Maharaj was the first one who introduced
50 per cent quota for the backward classes in Kolhapur. Prof Gail Omvedt gave a
presentation on ‘The Thought and Ideology of Jotirao Phule’ in which she sketched
out Phule’s contribution to Indian Renaissance through his anti-Brahmin movement,
the founding the Satyashodhak Samaj, and his prolific writings that contributed to
the awakening of the common masses.
In the second session chaired by Prof Kancha Ilaiah, Prof K Srinivasulu of Osmania
University and Dr K V Cybil Robin presented papers on ‘The Thought and Ideology
of Dr B R Ambedkar’ and ‘Narayana Guru and the Empowerment of Ilava: The New
Dalit Histories of the OBC,’ respectively. In his paper, Dr Cybil pointed out that
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Narayana Guru’s (1854-1928) efforts to transform the religious practices of the
Ilava, a lower caste that constituted majority of the Hindu population in Travancore,
was a radical initiative. The Ilava leaders following Narayana Guru confronted boldly
in the early years of the activism of the SNDP the gross abuse of religion in the
name of the practice of untouchability. Narayana Guru had set himself on this path
much earlier with the famous Aruvippuram prathishta. His lead was carried forward
by such leaders of the community as T K Madhavan, C Kesavan, K Aiyappan and
others.
The third session was presided over by Prof Braj Ranjan Mani. Dr E Venkatesu and
Dr Arvind Kumar presented their papers in this session. In his paper on ‘Social
Deprivation, Mobilization and State in the Identity Formation and Affirmative Action
Policy: An Analysis of the Other Backward Classes’ said that when we look at the
historical genesis of the deprivation, evolving a public policy for the empowerment
of OBCs has been one of the continuous struggles. In the process of struggle for
equality, the saboteurs have been found everywhere: in the state, the rulers, the
various Constitutional mechanisms, the political parties, policy-makers, the
propertied classes, the instrumentalities of communication, opportunistic political
alliances. They have all been used or have actively lent themselves to sabotaging of
the affirmative action policy.
Dr. Arvind Kumar in his paper ‘Mandal, Mandal Commission and Making of an OBC
Identity’ explained how the leadership of backward classes has been deliberately
excluded, how several myths have been constructed around the Mandal
Commission report to undermine it and the remarkable diversity and heterogeneity
of the peoples comprising the OBCs.
On the second day of the seminar, the fourth session was chaired by Mr Bharat
Patankar. Prof G Aloysius, Mr K Kondal Rao and Prof Sushma Yadav presented their
papers in this session. Prof Aloysius in his paper ‘Caste Society and Communitywise Rights: E V Ramasami Periyar’ said that Periyar was at the heart of the
assertion of the OBCs but that the role of colonialism cannot be ignored. The reality
was that there has been mass subordination and subalternisation of people in
modern India as most institutions are casteist in nature. Today, caste has become
attached to the state-making process. In reality, ‘backwardness’ of caste started
with colonial period. In pre-colonial times, while there might have been other
issues, there was no backwardness in the caste as such. During colonialism, caste
got valorised. For instance, in Tamil Nadu, there was no dominance of Brahmins till
the colonial rulers arrived and took over the land.
Mr Kondal Rao, a lawyer and OBC activist presented a paper on ‘State Policy and
OBC Empowerment: A Study of Post Kalelkar and Post Mandal Commission in
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India’. He said that the structure of various democratic institutions in the country
was very undemocratic. For instance, the OBCs are very poorly represented in
democratic institutions like the Parliament, the Supreme Court and in the Union
Cabinet. Many matters of the oppressed people are decided by those who belong to
‘other’ or ‘upper’ castes. Similarly, in government employment, Brahmins occupy
75 per cent of Class I and II positions. The OBCs are fewer than even Scheduled
Castes because of unfair reservation policies. He said the 50 per cent ceiling on
reservation imposed by Supreme Court was unconstitutional. He said the concept of
creamy layer was a hurdle in delivering justice to OBCs. He pointed out that proper
implementation of reservation policy would result in the emancipation and
empowerment of the OBCs. Prof Sushma Yadav spoke on ‘OBCs and Exclusion: The
Reservation Issues’.
Prof Abdul Noor Basha chaired the fifth session in which Prof K A Manikumar and
Prof Anil Kumar Verma gave presentations on their respective topics. Prof Verma, in
his paper ‘OBC Leadership and Electoral Politics in Uttar Pradesh’, focussed on the
rise of backward caste movement and the leaders who led that movement since
independence in UP, its impact on the electoral politics of the state especially since
1989 and the role of the acceptance and implementation of the Mandal Commission
recommendations on the rise of the OBC parties such as the Samajwadi Party and
the political empowerment of the OBCs.
Prof Manikumar’s paper on ‘Backward Caste Movement: The Tamil Nadu
Experience’ traces the Backward Caste Movement in Tamil Nadu since the
beginning of British rule, the role of the British education policy leading to the
preponderance of Brahmins in the colonial bureaucracy and in educational
institutions, the encouragement to the BCs to demand their share in education and
government service, the aspirations and assertions of Nadars and Vanniyars for
equality, the role of the Justice Party’s role in articulating the interests of nonBrahmin elite and their accomplishment, the essential features of the contribution
of the reports of two Backward Caste Commissions, and the rise of certain
backward castes and scheduled caste groups leading to differences between them.
The sixth session was chaired by Prof K A Manikumar in which Dr Sanjay Kumar,
Prof M Gurulingaiah, Dr Santosh Kumar and Dr Anjaih presented their papers. Dr.
Sanjay Kumar’s paper ‘Understanding Backward Caste Movement in Contemporary
Bihar’ explores the rise of the lower castes especially the Yadavas, Kurmis and
Koeris, the phenomenon of Sanskritisation of the lower castes as the dominant form
of social change unlike in South India where assertion took the form of an antiBrahmin movement, the rise of the rural bourgeoisie, ie, the dominant castes
among the BCs but not of the Economically Backward Castes or the Most Backward
Castes comprising the artisanal and service castes. The paper concludes that while
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the numerically dominant BCs capitalised on the political and development
processes, the EBCs could not and today remain marginally represented in
democratic politics. The question now in front of BCs is how to ensure the inclusion
of the EBCs and encourage leadership from among them.
Prof Gurulingaiah’s paper ‘Backward Classes Movement in Karnataka’ highlighted
the contrast between the dominant BCs who have now been assimilated into the
mainstream whereas the non-dominant backward classes remain marginalised.
These include Gollas (Yadavas), Billawas, Ganigas, Kumbara, Vishwakarmas,
Bestha, Tigalas, Nayenda, Khatis, Barbers, and so on. These non-dominant
backward classes are socially, economically, and politically very much backward,
marginalised and excluded.
Dr Santosh Kumar’s paper ‘Modernization, Social Exclusion and Empowerment of
Other Backward Castes in India: A Study of Gujarat’ examines the historical
evolution, the political and social mobilisation, the economic strength of the OBCs in
Gujarat and if the “Gujarat Model of Development” and more particularly, the
various state policies and development programmes, have benefited the OBCs. The
paper also analyses the status of the lower castes among the OBCs vis-a-vis the
welfare and developmental policies of the state and if they have benefited from the
much talked about model of development.
Dr Akhileshwari Ramagoud chaired the seventh session in which Mr Jinka Nagaraju
and Prof Abdul Abdul Noorbasha presented their papers. Mr Nagaraju’s paper
entitled ‘Inequalities and Indian Media: A Cultural Perspective’ attempts to
problematize and theorize the social exclusion in Indian English newspapers from
the subaltern perspective, mapping the historical origins of exclusion. In the
process, he examines several myths constructed to produce and reproduce the
social reality of dominance of the caste elites and the exclusion of the others
resulting in the status quo. The paper points out that the mass media has been an
upper caste domain ever since the inception of the first newspaper in India in the
year 1780.
Prof Abdul Noorbasha’s paper ‘Dudekula Muslims in Andhra Pradesh: Exclusion and
Empowerment’ points out that the Muslims are as much a victim of the hierarchical
exclusionary caste system as the Hindus resulting in graded inequality. The
Dudekula caste in AP, traditionally a Dalit caste, continues to be one of the most
oppressed communities and faces much ill-treatment and social exclusion. Though
modernisation and globalisation has rendered the Dudekula people jobless with
their caste profession of cleaning cotton and making mattresses and pillows having
almost disappeared, the state has not done anything to go to their rescue. A unique
problem they face is that despite issuance of Government Orders that they belong
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to Islam religion, the local level officials insist on giving them caste certificates
saying that they are Hindu Dudekulas with the result that they are deprived and
denied benefits like admission into minority educational institutions, loans from the
Minority Commission and subsidised Haj pilgrimage. The paper recommends that
the community be given the status of Dalit Muslims and included in the SC category
as recommended by the Ranganath Mishra and Sachar Committees so that they can
they can avail the opportunities given to Dalits for development and empowerment.
The eighth session on the last day was chaired by Mr Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, editor
of Siasat, the largest circulated Urdu daily from Hyderabad. Mr Syed Amin Jafri,
MLC, Dr Shaik Abdul Azeez Saheb and Ms Lata Pratibha Madhukar presented their
papers. Mr Syed Amin Jafri’s paper ‘The Status of Muslim OBCs in India’ focussed
on the political, economic, social and cultural disempowerment or deprivation of the
Muslims. Dr. Shaik Abdul Azeez Saheb in his paper ‘Modernization and Social
Exclusion: Empowerment of OBC’s among Muslims in Andhra Pradesh’ highlighted
the fact that caste has not spared the Muslim community and the widespread
prevalence of social stratification based on caste hierarchy. Ms. Lata Pratibha
Madhukar’s paper ‘Livelihood of Muslim OBC Artisan (Pinjara) Women and Politics of
Inclusion’ focuses on the livelihood issues of the Muslim OBC women of the artisan
community of Pinjara and the exclusion faced by the Pinjara women.
Prof G Aloysius chaired the ninth session in which Prof K Srinivasulu presented a
paper on ‘Weavers and their Marginalisation’ in which he discussed the various
issues of the weaver community which is facing a severe crisis leading to a spate of
suicides in Andhra Pradesh in the past decade.
Dr Akhileshwari Ramagoud
presented a paper on ‘The Most Backward Class Women in Telangana: Inequality
Entrenched’ which examined the status of women in the two Most Backward
Communities of barbers and washers. She pointed out that the experience of
interacting with the women and community leaders of the two most backward
castes of Nayi Brahmins (barbers) and Rajaka (washer community) was both
disheartening and inspiring. Disheartening because women have little education,
low income and little or no income-earning opportunities outside their traditional
occupations or the occupation in which they are engaged in like the barber women
who have been displaced from their traditional occupation and now depend entirely
on beedi-rolling. They are also victims of domestic violence, victims of alcoholic
husbands and deserted or abandoned in their old age. On the other hand, they
have high ambitions for their sons, giving them English medium education in
private schools at great cost to themselves. Foeticide seems prevalent as
a
negligible number of the women respondents, especially in the Nayi Brahmin
community had daughters. Women of both communities were aware of the modern
medical technique of sex selection although both denied that it was resorted to in
their community. The women struggle long and hard to make a living that barely
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meets with their basic necessities. Women of these two communities face huge
odds in their daily life and encounter entrenched inequality in every sphere of life.
Prof P L Vishweshwer Rao, Prof D Ravinder, Prof S Simhadri and Mr B
Ramachandrudu presented their papers in the tenth session which was chaired by
Prof K Srinivasulu. Prof P L Vishweshwer Rao, in his paper “Media in India: Freedom
to Exclude”, examined the social profile of journalists and newspaper managements
of print and electronic media. He pointed out that the media was one of the most
conservative institutions in the country in terms of its ownership and the social
profile of the journalists it employs. It is dominated by men belonging to upper
castes and upper class. If OBCs, Muslims and women are poorly represented
among journalists, Dalits and Adivasis are almost non-existent. Thus, almost
three-fourths of the country’s people are invisible in the media, with no say in their
own affairs. The major reason for this state of affairs is that the media, with very
few exceptions, are owned by upper caste industrialists. The OBCs and other
traditionally oppressed groups have not yet gained enough financial muscle or
developed enough vested interests to own a media. The basic criterion of starting
and sustaining a media is financial strength which traditionally has vested with the
upper castes and continues to be so. The paper concluded that concluded that the
Indian media are casteist, sexist and discriminatory. They are a barometer of the
prejudices that prevail in the society.
Mr B Ramachandrudu’s paper “Inland Fisheries sector: Potential and Challenges for
the fisher folk in Andhra Pradesh” discussed the challenges faced by the Fishermen
Cooperative Societies and the gradual takeover of the profession by outsiders who
leased the waterbodies from the government and over the years, have marginalised
the fisher community, affecting their livelihood, their economic independence and
sometimes even leading to conflicts with the multiple users of the community
waterbodies. The paper identifies crucial issues that need to be resolved with the
government taking the lead. Among the challenges that need to be tackled include
restoring control of the water bodies to the primary stakeholders, that is the
fisherfolk, proper development and management of resources to increase the fish
output and thus generate incomes for the fisherfolk, influencing the state policy to
enhance budget allocations, involving women in the profession and development of
fish and human resources for long term benefit to the community.
Prof. Dandeboina Ravinder’s paper “Shepherd Community in Andhra Pradesh: Policy
Process and Mobilization” discusses the increasing problems being faced by the
sheep- and goat- rearing communities due to the process of ‘development’ and the
policies and programmes followed by the government in the post-liberalisation
times. Grazing lands have been severely depleted due to several factors such as
fragmentation of land, the increase of cultivated land, change of cropping patterns,
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urbanization, industrial infrastructure development, widening of the roads,
watershed activity, social forestry and construction of huge projects. A major
contributing factor to the aggravation of the problems affecting the sheep and goat
rearing communities are the forest and irrigational policies and programmes
dictated by the World Bank as part of the market liberalization processes. The
paper concludes that the so-called development policies of the government,
particularly of post-economic reforms period, are severely affecting these
communities by reducing the grazing land, displacing them and making the fodder
scarce. On the other hand, lack of policy and institutional support has resulted in
the exclusion of these communities from the development process. The policy
makers need to ensure that the displacement/exclusion is reversed by putting in
place policies that are shepherd-friendly. Prof S Simhadri gave a presentation on
‘Mapping Caste and Power: A Study of Elected Representatives from Panchayat to
Parliament in Telangana’.
The last academic session of the seminar entitled as ‘Summing Up/ Review’ session
was chaired by Prof P L Vishweshwer Rao. Prof Gail Omvedt, Prof G Aloysius, Prof K
A Manikumar and Prof K Srinivasulu gave their feedback.
22. Two day National Seminar “Education for Women Empowering
Strategies” from 28th - 29th March, 2014 Organized by Department of
Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad
Objectives of the Conference are as follows:
 To discuss the key issues and challenges towards the Empowerment of
Women through Education
 To understand various Economic Strategies in Women Empowerment
 To share the information about the role of Community, Family, and NGO’s
towards Women Empowerment.
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Sub theme of the Conference is as follows:
 Women Education : Policies & Programmes
 Women: Economic Independence
 Capacity Building : Role of Media in the Empowerment of Women
 Schooling, Gender Justice and Legal Awareness
The inaugural session were held from 10:00 am to 11:40am on 28th March,
2014
10.00 am to 10.10 am
: Welcoming the Guests
Prof. C. Madhumathi, Director, C.I.T.E, OU
10.10 am to 10.15
: Lighting of the Lamp
10.15 am to 10.20 am
: Prayer by Dr.J.Lalitha, Asst.Professor, IASE,O.U
10.20 am to 10.30 am
: Opening remarks by
Prof. K.S.Sudheer Reddy, IASE, O.U
10.30 am to 10.40 am
: About the Seminar by Prof. M. Sakku Bhavya,
Organizing Secretary of the Seminar
Introduction of the Chief guest by Dr.D.Sunitha, Asst.Professor,IASE,O.U
10.40 am to 11.10 am
: Inaugural Address by
Mrs. Ramadevi, President, ALEAP
She spoke on importance of Women Education, Stressed
on skills training for women, for enabling women
participation in decision making and employability.
11.10. am to 11.20am
: Presidential remarks by
Prof. K.S.Sudheer Reddy, IASE, O.U
11.20 am to 11.30am
: Felicitation to Chief Guest
11.30 am to 11.40 am
: Vote of Thanks by
Prof. A. Ramakrishna, Head, Dept. Of Education, OU
After inaugural Pre-Lunch Session was commenced.
Prof. C. Madhumathi,
conducted Pre-lunch session where four senior resource person in the field of
Women Empowerment spoke on different issues.
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The four guest speakers during Pre-Lunch session were
1. Mrs. Rekha Pappu, She spoke on status of women during Pre- Independence,
she elaborated on educational facilities, gender sensitivity, health and sanitation
for women empowerment
2. Isidore Philips , The President of Divya Disha, The child welfare organization
(NGO) spoke on Elimination of Child Labour and change in Parental attitude to
improve literacy of Women
3. Third Resource Person
is Prof. Vishnu Priya from Law Department, she
emphasized on Answers to Legal Issues of Women
4. The fourth Resource Person who delivered her prospective on present topic was
Ms. Savitha, from Iswarya Brahma Kumari Institute of Raja Yoga. She spoke
about the need for introspection of all teachers on their responsibilities and role
in promoting peaceful co-existence.
There was a Lunch break from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
In the Post Lunch Session 2:30 to 3:30pm and 3:30 to 5:00pm during this period
paper presentation parallel session were held for about 30 presenters.
On the second day i.e., 29-03-2014 first session started with paper presentation
continued in the second hour with the paper presentation in the third hour i.e
12:30 to 1:30pm interactive session were held. More than 100 papers were
covered. These parallel session were chaired by Senior Professors from different
faculties. After lunch from 2:30 to 3:30pm remaining 27 scholars presented their
papers followed by interactive session.
At 4’O clock valedictory session was started
Welcoming the guests was done by Prof. T.Mruanalini, Department of Education,
Opening remarks were given by Prof. P.Venkata Reddy, Dean, Department of
Education, O.U.
Seminar report and recommendations of the seminar presented by Prof. M. Sakku
Bhavya, Organizing Secretary of the Seminar.
Valedictory address was given by the Chief Guest Prof. Lakshmi, K. Director of
Women Study center, O.U, followed by felicitation for the guests and Presidential
remarks by the Dean, faculty Prof. P. Venkat Reddy.
The Valedictory was concluded by vote thanks by Mrs. Shahanaz Begum, Asst.
Professor, I.A.S.E, O.U.
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There are several problem faced by women in India. The problems are obstructing
the development of women directly and national progress is indirectly abstracted.
Women Education and training in skills will place them on equal footing with Men.
Leading to Progress in different fields of National Life. It is highly necessary on
part of Nation to concentrate on Women Education, Training and Employment.
In view of the above ground realities it was felt necessary to conduct seminar on
Women Education and Empowering strategies. This enables women to share
information and wisdom; prefer alternative existing ways to improve literacy and
contribute to quality life and progress at global level.
CONFERENCE OUT COME; SUGGESSIONS
1. To improve self image and self confidence of Women.
Enable them to
contribute to a) Social justice b) Participation in National Economy Activities
c ) Meaning full Participation in Educational Progress of Masses.
2. Developed environment required where women will educate themselves; help
their sisters who are less fortunate. Women need Empowerment for self
development and development of society.
3. To developed De-Centralized participative work culture in the Management of all
departments. Women must be given equal role in decision making in all
departments of national life.
4. Establishment and strengthening of Mahila Welfare Societies in each colony or
locality to made compulsory in all districts.
The hierarchy of women
organization from village to top level required to be strengthen
a) Formal
Education b) Non- Formal Education and training c ) Professional and NonProfessional Education for women to be strengthened d) Adult Education to be
focused.
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b. Programmes at Southern Region
I) Programmes at Andhra Region
1. Two day National Seminar on “Indian Society at Crossroads: Problems
and Solutions” from 27th – 28th April, 2013 Organized by Directorate of
Distance Education, S. V. University, Tirupati
The national seminar was held on 27th and 28th April, 2013 at 10.30 am in the
Senate Hall of Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor,
Prof. W. Rajendra as the Chief Guest inaugurated the two day national seminar.
Prof. C. Ganesh, Head, Dept. of Sociology of Osmania University delivered the
keynote address. Prof. U. Tataji, Former Vice Chairman of APSCHE, Prof. N. Ramulu
President APSS and Prof. Govinda Reddy Director DDE were the Guests of Honour.
There were two symposium speakers namely Prof. N. Adinarayana, Head, Dept. of
Sociology and Population Studies, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore and Prof. N.
Kanan, Head, Dept. of Sociology, M.S. University, Tirunalveli.
There were six technical sessions chaired by Prof. Sunanda Pandey, Professor,
Osmania University, Dr. M. Swarna Latha, Principal, Nirmal PG Canter, Kakatiya
University, Prof. Muralidhar,Dept. of Political Science, S.V. University, Prof. S.
Bhaskar, Dept. of Sociology, S.V. University and Dr. V. Venkateswar Rao, Head,
Dept. of Sociology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur.
The Resource Persons were Prof. Kamala Rao, Dept. of Sociology, Osmania
University, Prof. G. Chakrapani, B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, Prof.
T. Srinivas, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Prof. R.B. Patil, Shivajee University,
Kolhapur, Prof.B. Krishna Reddy, Dravidian University, Kuppam and Dr. P.
Sukumaran, Dept. of Juvenile Welfare and Correctional Behaviour, Hyderabad, Dr.
K. Padmavathi, Satavahana University, Karimnagar and Dr.P.V. Ramana, B.R.
Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad.
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Apart from these technical sessions 126 research papers were also presented by
Assistant Professors, Research Scholars and Academic Consultants from various
Universities.
Prof. K. Satyavelu Reddy, Registrar, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati was the
Chief Guest of the Valedictory Function, Prof. Ch. Uma Mohan, Ex. President of
APSS, Prof. Amarnath R. Das Vice-President, APSS and Prof. T. Srinivas Professor,
Kakatiya University, Warangal are the Distinguished Guests at the Valedictory
function. Prof. C. Venkatachalam, Professor of Sociology, Periyar University, Selam,
delivered the valedictory address.
Vote of thanks was proposed by Prof. G. Janakiramaiah as the Seminar Director.
2. Two day National Level Seminar on “Post-Independence Social
Movements in Modern Andhra – A Study and Review”from 26th – 27th
October, 2013 Organized by Dept. of History, SKVT College, Ananda Gardens,
Danavaipeta, Rajahmundry
I deem it a great privilege and a rare pleasure to have in our midst a galaxy of
distinguished guestsincluding educationists, educational administrators, professors,
social activists ,dynamic youth and many menand women from different walks of
life who have graciously accepted our invitation and have come to grace andshare
their views on the auspicious occasion of the inaugural session of this Two-Day
National Seminar on PostIndependence Social Movements in Andhra Pradesh- A
Study and Review being sponsored by I.C.H.R.
On behalf of the Organizing committee of this seminar and as the Director and
Organizing Secretary, Itake this opportunity to place before this assembly a brief
report on the aims and objectives of this seminar.Social movements force the state
policy to address the deprived sections and regions. The state of AndhraPradesh
has a distinct place in the history of social movements in India. These movements
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have expandedsocial and political spaces of the women, dalits and tribals in the
state and contributed to the improvement inhuman development.
Political fragmentation and linguistic regional insulation; hierarchical social division
and institutionalizedinequality; cultural-ethnic diversity and social tolerance and the
primacy of the group over individual were thebasic characteristics of traditional
India. These multiple dimensions had given rise to and shaped the nature andtype
of social movements. The nationalist ideology subsumed the divergent social
movements encompassinginto India National liberation movement. Nevertheless
the Nationalist spirit withered away very soon continuingwith the process, of denial
of access to productive resource, social discrimination, and patriarchal values
intothe post independent India. Social movements continued, revived, and emerged
centering around the issues ofcosts, class, region and language. Andhra Pradesh
was not an exception to this phenomenon.
Notwithstanding the different typologies of movements in the literature we have
classified social movements,into women's movements, dalit movements, tribal
movements, agrarian and farmers' movement, regionalidentity movements, and
backward class and minority movements on the basis of the socioeconomiccharacteristics of the participants and the issues involved. All these
movements are aimed at acquiring duespaces for different sections of populations
and regions, which have been denied the same historically in economy,society, and
polity in the development process. These movement attempt to negotiate with the
state, market andcivil society, and the root cause of the denial of due spaces for
marginalized peoples and regions in the developmentprocess. The outcomes of a
movement could be seen in terms of social, political and economic
change,sometimes structural and also non-structural. However, the state has the
power to formulate new public policiesor to modify the existing public policies within
the constitutional framework in response to the demands ofdifferent social
movements. Thus social movements through the state and actions initiated by the
state on itsown, irrespective of any social movements, can determine public policy.
The state of Andhra Pradesh has a distinct place in the history of social movements
in India. AndhraPradesh was almost a laboratory for international institutions for
experimenting with economic reforms and,according to political scientists, one of
the objectives was also capture the response to such reforms fromvaried social
groups and those involved in social movements down the line ranging from the
extreme left toautonomous groups. The state has witnessed many social
movements involving marginalized and disadvantagedgroups and regions. The dalit
and tribal movement in the state were the first in the entire country indemanding
reservation within reservation among the scheduled Castes (SCs) and scheduled
tribes (STs). Theviolation of civil rights ensured by the constitution especially in
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Andhra Pradesh
infringement of
rightsmovement.
renewed demand
where the presence of radicalleft parties resulted in frequent
civil rights resulted in the civil rights resulted in the civil
The recent resurgence of the movement for land indicates the
for the distributionof land to the landless.
A historical analysis of social movements is presented by reviewing the relevant
literature. Secondlydata has been utilized to trace the impact of women's
movements, dalit movements, tribal movements, peasantmovements and backward
classes and minority movements on the spaces relating to economy, society
andpolity.
The education department and other nodal organizations like ICHR, UGC, AICTE,
ICSSR etc., havebeen conducting seminars, workshops and researches since 1986.
All the above mentioned activities shall beaddressed for the common men in
general. And we have to take measures to better the conditions of the
needydisadvantaged women, dalit, tribal in particular. Researchers shall focus
mainly on application and implementationof measures for the empowerment of
women in all spheres of activities.
I thank all the contributors for their best efforts and labour in contributing the
articles. I also thank ICHRNew Delhi for sanctioning this national seminar. It is also
proper on my part to convey my special thanks toICSSR, Hyderabad, for
sanctioning an additional amount for this seminar. I am very much thankful to the
Managementof Sree Kandukuri Veeresalingam Theistic College, in particular,
Principal Dr.P.G.A.Catherine andstaff of SKVT College, in general. I once again
thank my colleagues, non-teaching staff, students, friends andother who directly
and indirectly assisted me in conducting this two day national seminar.
3. Three day National Seminar on “New Paradigms and Perspectives for
Business Excellence” from 31st January, 2014 to 2nd February, 2014
Organized by Dept. of Commerce & Business Administration, PG Centre P.B.
Siddhartha College of Arts & Science, Siddhartha Nagar, Mogalrajapuram,
Vijayawada.
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In this era of the knowledge economy and flux in technological innovations, the
recipe for organizational success lies in the ability to continually improve business
process and achieve business excellence. Business today is being impacted by
multiple forces — economic shocks, atomization of markets and demand, borderless
commerce, advances in technology, a sense of acceleration, and deconstruction of
business. There is a tremendous need on organizations to perform. The situation
draws the attention towards Business Excellence Framework.
Business excellence is the systematic use of quality management principles and
tools in business management, with the goal of improving performance based on
the principles of customer focus, stakeholder value, and process management. Key
practices in business excellence applied across functional areas in an enterprise
include continuous and breakthrough improvement, preventative management and
management by facts. Some of the tools used are the balanced scorecard, Lean,
the Six Sigma statistical tools, process management, the Baldrige Criteria for
Performance Excellence and project management.
One of the initiatives in the business excellence movement in India is a framework
known as the Tata Business Excellence Model (TBEM), which has been adapted
from the renowned Malcolm Baldrige archetype. The essence of this framework is a
proactive attitude rather than a reactive one. It is about changing the business and
running it effectively and efficiently. The TBEM assessment covers seven core
aspects of business operations: leadership; strategic planning; customer focus;
measurement, analysis and knowledge management; workforce focus; process
management and outcomes of financial and non-financial parameters; and business
results.
When used as a basis for an organization's improvement culture, the business
excellence criteria within the models broadly channel and encourage the use of best
practices into areas where their effect will be most beneficial to performance. When
used simply for self-assessment, the criteria can clearly identify strong and weak
areas of management practice so that tools such as benchmarking can be used to
identify best-practice to enable the gaps to be closed. These critical links between
business excellence models, best practice, and benchmarking are fundamental to
the success of the models as tools of continuous improvement.
This philosophy is built around eight business excellence principles.
1. Lead by example, provide clear direction, build organizational alignment and
focus on sustainable achievement of goals.
2. Understand what markets and customers value, now and into the future, and
use this to drive organizational design, strategy, products and services.
3. Continuously improve the system.
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4. Develop and value people’s capability and release their skills, resourcefulness
and creativity to change and improve the organization.
5. Develop agility, adaptability and responsiveness based on a culture of
continual improvement, innovation and learning.
6. Improve performance through the use of data, information and knowledge to
understand variability and to improve strategic and operational decisionmaking.
7. Behave in an ethically, socially and environmentally responsible manner.
8. Focus on sustainable results, value and outcomes.
The principles provide a powerful and integrated philosophy for providing best
practice in leadership and guiding behaviour within organizations. This seminar
aims to discuss and deliberate issues relating with implementation of Business
Excellence Framework in the changing business context in India
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Business Excellence Models.
Service Sector – Business Excellence Framework.
Sustainable Business Practices.
Indigenous Business Models.
Best practices in Business Management.
Benchmarking Business Performance.
Role of HR in Sustainable Business Practices.
Journey of Business Excellence – Indian Experience.
Change Management Framework.
Knowledge Management Process.
Critical Success Factors for implementing Business Excellence Model.
Six-Sigma, QFD, Taguchi methods and TQM.
Role of Technology in achieving Business Excellence.
Measuring Performance in Creative Industries.
Sustainability Governance in India.
Inaugural Address
University
by
Prof.
V.
Venkaiah
–Vice
Chancellor-
Krishna
The living standard of the people has immensely changed due to technological
advancement, which is part of globalisation. It further created a new class that can
be termed as “the wealthy Indian middle class”, and it is this class that is
promoting consumerism, said Krishna University Vice-Chancellor Prof. V. Venkaiah,
in his inaugural address.
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The Vice-Chancellor predicted that India which now ranked 12th in the global
consumer market would emerge as the fifth largest consumer market soon,
overtaking Germany. Today, India is the cynosure of many countries in the world,
when it comes to the consumer market. Prof. Venkaiah said that it was time that
the Indian corporate companies should geared up and made full use of the scenario
by producing global-standard quality products and services. To drive home his
point, the Vice-Chancellor spoke about the start-up ‘My smart price’. He pointed out
that ‘good ideas work’. “The company was started by two IITians in a two-bedroom
flat and today it has emerged as to be one of the largest online selling portals.
Innovative thinking is the key to success,” he said. Hinting at the huge rural
market, the Vice-Chancellor said that mobile technology has made business
‘borderless’. “Today, there are about 87 crore mobile users in the country and out
of which about 30 crore are users from rural areas. The native companies should
make use of this situation to their advantage,” he pointed out.
Today, India is the cynosure of many countries in the world, when it comes to the
consumer market. Prof. Venkaiah said that it was time that the Indian corporate
companies geared up and made full use of the scenario by producing globalstandard quality products and services.
Session Chairman - Prof. A.V.Subba Rao- Telfer School of Management,
Univeristy of Ottwawa, Canada,
Topic:- New Business Paradigms and Perspectives In Business Excellence
He said, the scope for innovation in Indian market is immense, as it is a growing
market, and young minds should capitalise on it and contribute to the overall
development of the country.
He viewed business excellence through stakeholders’ perception and set consumers
look for value, employees look for satisfaction and empowerment, share holders
want wealth maximization and society expects corporate to assume citizenship role
and treat environment with care.
According to him talent attraction and retention, workplace management
innovations, managing diversity and providing equitable compensation are the new
paradigms impacting business.
Resource Person - Prof. N.V.R. Jyothi Kumar - Mizoram University.
Topic:- Achieving Business Excellence through Making Indian Innovations
Happen
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According to him grass roots innovations are widely practised by several Indian
companies and achieving greater success in their respective fields.
He cited, the example of Aravind Eye Care System and lauded the vision of
Dr.Venkataswamy who provided an alternative health care model that could
supplement the efforts of the government and also be self supporting. He also
mentioned about the work done by Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti
(BMVSS) which is the world's largest organisation serving the disabled. This NGO
provides all its assistance, including artificial limbs, calipers and other aids and
appliances totally free of charge.
He also highlighted about the individual excellence by quoting the commendable
work done by Sri S.R.Rao the municipal commissioner of Surat during 1994 to
prevent the plague epidemic in the city.
Resource Person - Mr. Jaya Prakash Jala, Assistant Training Manager,
Academic Staff College, VIT University, Vellore
Topic:- Reaching Excellence in Teaching Business Courses: Learning from
Face Book Model
In order to attain excellence in teaching business courses, he has drawn example of
facebook and highlighted the following points:
 The average user spends more than 55 minutes per day on Facebook. So,
what are these users doing for 55 minutes per day? Our class room time is
also almost 55 minutes and the key concern is what the learner does in the
class during those 55 minutes.
 Key factors to remember about face book is that it is engaging. It doesn’t let
you leave. Holds you and keeps you there. Engaging is one of the key
challenges for the teaching fraternity. I heard that people long to come back
to facebook and do learners long to come to classroom?
 If our learners are waiting for the class to finish, the semester to end and the
vacation to go home, we have not yet engaged them completely.
 It has started small and grown big to serve a huge community. Changed with
time and technology. It is built on and built for people’s interests. It lets you
participate, stay active
 Are our classes tailor made? How do we tailor-make classes?
 Learning styles, intelligences of individuals, heterogeneity of the class….etc
 In our class room are they active or passive, do we let them participate or
pass out….?
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 Face book is not just another social networking site it’s a culture and a new
age practice.
 Facebook is a mass social phenomenon in itself.
Theme Address by Dr. L. Prakash Sai, Professor, IIT Chennai
Topic:- Individual and Institutional Excellence: Indian Perspective
Quoting Kautilya’s Artha Sastra which calls for business to be done while keeping
morals uppermost, Prof. L. Prakash Sai of IIT Chennai asked students to strive for
excellence at both individual and institutional level to create sustainable
performance and growth. Delivering the theme address he cited the examples of
several Indian Companies, which are patronized by the due to their policies based
on ethics and value. “Leadership with passion makes all the difference to the
successful running of companies.
Indian philosophy should not be confused with religious connotations, and one must
emulate it to achieve excellence at both individual and institutional level to create
sustainable performance and growth, said Indian Institute of Technology-Chennai,
Professor, Prakash Sai. He was delivering the theme address on the second day of
the three-day national seminar on ‘New Paradigms and Perspectives in Business
Excellence’, organised by the Department of Business Administration, P G Centre, P
B Siddhartha College.
The seminar is being organised in association with Indian Council of Social Science
Research, National HRD Network and Computer Society of India.
Professor Sai pointed out that leadership with passion makes all the difference and
quoted several Indian companies which base their policies on ethics and values.
Resource Person - Mr. Harshavendra Soin
President, NHRDN Hyderabad Chapter & Vice President – Leadership
Achquisition & Development, Tech Mahindra, Hyderabad.
He said that traits like attitude, questioning status quo, to be inspirational and to
have the courage to stand up for what one believes in and the ability to never give
up are the chief differentiators in helping the young generation realize it true
potential.
Tech Mahindra’s vice president (Leadership Acquisition, and Development)
Harshvendra Soin spoke on various aspects such as attitude, questioning status
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quo, to be inspirational and to have the courage to stand up for what one believes
in and to realise one’s true potential.
Resource Person - Mr. K. Satyanarayana, NHRD Network, President
Emeritus
Topic:- Human Element in Business Excellence
National HRD Network’s president emeritus K. Satyanarayana in his address
highlighted the importance of having a dream and a positive attitude to achieve
happiness and success in life. He also emphasised treating fellow human beings
with dignity and also on the need to cultivate doing jobs with one’s own hands.
According to him the term human element means the way we respect the other
human being. We need to treat every other person as we expect to be treated. It
has nothing to do with the titles or the jobs we do. One person may be the
President of the company and the person may be a sweeper or a gardener. Both
should command the same respect as both are doing their respective jobs. While
all of us agree this fair treatment of others is most crucial for the success of any
industry or business, most organizations are unable to attract, develop and retain
talent as they fail to place the right emphasis on the ethical and moral perspective
both at the time of recruitment and later in their inter personal relationships.
Attract the best and give them the freedom to perform. In today’s knowledge
economy, your best assets are people. Create an environment where the best, the
brightest and the people with most creative and innovative ideas are attracted,
motivated, inspired, retained and allowed to unleash their full potential. Remember
organizations succeed and survive because of involved people.
Resource Persons - Mr Sushmit Mitra, COO & Mr. Vijaybhaskar Srinivas,
Head Process Control, Life Spring Hospitals Private Limited
Topic:- Business Model of Lifespring
The team from LifeSpring Hospitals has explained the model followed by their
organization. LifeSpring Hospitals is an Indian hospital chain, which provides
maternity care to women from the low-income group in Hyderabad, India.
Established in 2005, it is a 50-50 joint venture between $30-million Acumen Fund,
a U.S.-based nonprofit global venture philanthropy fund and HLL Lifecare Limited, a
Government of India -owned corporation and the largest manufacturer of condoms
in the world. As of October 2013 it provided affordable healthcare to 3,500,000
women with its twelve hospitals in Hyderabad, providing maternity and pediatric
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care at 30-50 percent of market rates, and is the first healthcare chain to join the
'Business Call to Action' (BCtA), an initiative of United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) and UN Global Compact amongst others, to reduce poverty,
hunger, disease, and maternal and child deaths by 2015.
The hospital established a model of building a chain of small-sized (25-bed)
hospitals specializing in standard maternity services thus provide low-cost services
in high-density area populated by low-income groups. It also provides paediatric
care, including immunizations, and offers diagnostic services, pharmacy and
healthcare education to the local communities. It uses CRM to track customers in
real time and runs a web-based patient database. They said that they are cost
conscious since beginning. We have a lease agreement over time and this brings
down our capex. Former schools, apartment buildings, old godowns are converted
into hospitals so our cost of setting up is much lower. Apart from lowering their
infrastructure costs, they look at the business as “low cost meant volume like a low
cost airline”. Every month, at least 100 babies are delivered in each of their
hospitals, which have a capacity of 20-25 beds.
Life spring has also lowered costs by relying on vendors. For example, in an inhouse pharmacy, usually, there is pilferage, expiry of products or high inventory
costs. Life spring has entered into an agreement where supply is just-in-time,
which reduces their costs significantly.
Finally, Life spring also trains nurses to be midwives, bringing down the need to
recruit more doctors as well as the costs. Not only do the trained nurses assist
doctors, they also help with billing and administrative work.
Resource Person - Prof.B. Murali Mahohar, Vellore Institute of Technology,
Vellore
Topic:- ITES Growth & Challenges for India
He spoke about the opportunities in ITES sector and presented various challenges
in Indian context. He highlighted the need for developing business excellence
models in IT sector. Business excellence frameworks are used by organizations
throughout the world to guide their strategy, business processes and business
improvement. Whilst the primary aim of adopting an excellence framework is to
provide guidance for building organizational performance as measured by various
success indicators, it is also a process which can involve benchmarking and internal
self assessment around the core elements of the framework. According to him the
most popular and influential models in the world are the one launched by the US
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government called the Malcolm Baldrige Award Model and EFQM Excellence Model
launched in Europe.
Visionary leadership, Customer-driven excellence, Organizational and personal
learning, Valuing workforce members and partners, Agility, Focus on the future,
Managing for innovation, Management by fact, Societal responsibility, Focus on
results and creating value, Systems perspective are the core values and concepts of
Malcolm Baldrige Model.
He also highlighted the benefits of Business Models. When used as a basis for an
organization's improvement culture, the business excellence ‘criteria’ within the
models broadly channel and encourage the use of best practices into areas where
their effect will be most beneficial to performance.
When used simply for selfassessment the 'criteria' can clearly identify strong and weak areas of management
practice so that tools such as benchmarking can be used to identify best-practice to
enable the gaps to be closed.
These critical links between business excellence
models, best practice, and benchmarking are fundamental to the success of the
models as tools of continuous improvement.
Resource Person - Mr. S. Krishna Rao- CEO, Infopark
Rapid technological advancements could very well mean that the entire lifetime of
an individual could be capture for posterity soon.
He said that it is becoming increasingly easy and affordable to record a lifetime of
what one sees and hears, along with many new data source such as user logs and
sensor data. Mr.Rao, explaining the swift technological changes, said that “My Life
Bits” data model of Microsoft is conducting research on how to capture the entire
data of a person’s lifetime.
“we are living in the ‘Tera Era’ of virtually unlimited storage, in which modes of data
capturing are proliferating and very much useful in all aspects of life, he said that
from the beginning of recorded time until 2003, five billion gigabytes of data was
created. In 2011, the same amount was created every two days and in 2013, in
every ten minutes. This, he said was a tremendous achievements of this century.
Every day tweeters are creating 12 TB of data, 25 TB by the Facebook users, and
much more by users of Google applications, he said, adding that business analytics
was the emerging concept and every management graduate must appreciate its
utility as variety, velocity and volume of data have dramatically changed.
Resource Person - Dr.S. Ganapathy Venkatasubramanian, Anna University,
Chennai.
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Challenges faced by countries in present business environment puts models of
governance in constant state flux. Cyber technology, environmental issues are
posing questions about sovereign status of countries. According to him most of the
policy matters are subjective to international agreements and supervision. Political
will, public participation and professional ethics forms the basis for building good
governance models.
He also warns about selective intervention by developed nations’ raises geo-political
tensions. In inter connected global business situation one should require lot of
restraint and balance in addressing issues concerning many stake holders. Nations
must follow and build sustainable and inclusive growth models based on the
principles of equity and justice.
4. Two-Day National Seminar on “Problems and Prospects of Micro Small
and Medium Enterprises in India” from 22nd – 23rdMarch, 2014Organized by
Dept. of Commerce, S.V.U. CCM&CS, S.V. University, Tirupati.
Industrialisation has recognized as one of the development strategies all over the
world. In the process of industrialization, people and their ability play an important
role. The activity of promotion and development of small scale industries presently
called Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has been recognized as part o
industrialization. The scope of MSMEs has also broadened significantly under the
MSMED Act 2006. MSMEs play an important role in almost all the countries in the
world irrespective of their stage of economic development. Developed countries like
Japan, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, the United States of America and United Kingdom
have also developed through MSMEs. The MSMEs also prospered better under aegis
of globalization in India. The reasons for the growing prosperity of small scale
industries in India is the use of less capital, simple skills and machinery. The MSMEs
play not only economic role but also social and political role in the countries
development by means of creating employment in the local area, balanced
utilization of resources, income generation and the like. Besides, MSMEs sector
plays a significant role in the improvement of production and exports of the
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country. This sector accounts for about 45 per cent of manufacturing output and 40
per cent of total exports of the country. This sector employs about 60 million
persons in over 26 million units throughout the country. Further, this sector has
consistently registered a higher growth rate than the rest of the industrial sector.
Recognizing the relevance and role of MSMEs in India’s economic growth, the
central and state government undertook number of programmes and policies to
promote and achieve further growth of MSMEs units. No doubt these measures
have been particularly effective, but many problems related to production,
marketing and financing still continue to affect the growth of MSMEs units. These
problems not only affect the effective utilization capacity of the industrial units but
also hamper their prosperity.
A significant feature of the Indian economy since Independence is the rapid growth
of the small industrial sector. The small scale sector which plays a pivotal role in the
Indian economy in terms of employment and growth has recorded a high rate of
growth since Independence in spite of stiff competition from the large sector and
not so encouraging support from the empowerment. Small scale industries play a
key role in our planned economy with their advantage of low investment, high
potential for employment generation, diversification of the industrial bases and
dispersal of industries to rural and urban areas. This sector has, therefore, been
appropriately given a strategic position in our planned economy. It has a vital role
to play in the fulfilment of the socio-economic objectives, particularly, in achieving
industrial growth.
The present seminar assumes significance as it is intended to cover the different
aspects relating to problems and prospects of MSMEs in India. It is my firm belief
that the deliberations and outcome of the proposed seminar will certainly form a
distinct contribution to the existing knowledge on the subject and enable not only
the administrators and also policy makers in formulating and implementing a
constructive policy so as to place the MSMEs in right perspective with vibrant
future. The seminar broucher consisting of about the university, about the
department, theme of the seminar, sub-themes of the seminar objectives of the
seminar, important dates for submission of abstract (12-03-2014), last date for
submission of full paper (17/03/2014) and seminar, inauguration and valedictory
(22&23 March 2014) was transmitted through e-mails and post to a large number
of faculty of different universities, organizations and educational institutions. Wide
response has come to the seminar invitation.
Inaugural Function
The inaugural function was held on 22nd, March 2014 at 10 AM in Senate Hall,
S.V.University, Tirupati. Prof. W.Rajendra, Honourable Vice-Chancellor of
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S.V.University, Tiruapti, attended as chief guest and delivered inaugural address.
Dr. B.Dasaradharami Reddy, retired professor and former special officer, S.V.U.PG
Centre, Kavali and Prof. K.Ramakrishnaiah, Dean, Faculty of Commerce & Principal,
S.V.U College of CM&CS, S.V.University, Tirupati visited as guests of honour. Prof.
V.Murugaiah, Department of Management Studies, Davengere University,
Davengere, has delivered a key note address. Prof. M.Rajasekhar, Head,
Department of Commerce, S.V.University commenced the programme as president
and Prof. P.Mohan Reddy, Department of Commerce, proposed vote of thanks.
Technical Session-I
Backdrop, Growth, Performance and Emerging Challenges of MSMEs in Developing
Economies.
After lunch break, the first technical session was held at 2.15 PM under the
chairmanship of Prof. M.Chandraiah, Special Officer, VS University PG Centre,
Kavali, Prof.P.Mohan Reddy, Department of Commerce, S.V.University, Tirupati
acted as Lead discussant and Dr.K.Lavanya Latha, Department of Management
Studies, Pandicherry University, Pondicherry acted as Rapporteur. Around 41
papers were presented by faculty from different universities (Davengere University
in Karnataka, Pondicherry University in Pondicherry) and different universities in AP
like Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Srikrishna Devaraya University,
Ananthapur, Osmania University, Hyderabad students participation is also on higher
side. Many issues relating to growth, performance and emerging challenges of
MSMEs in developing economies were raised and discussed elaborately. The
deliberations are more interesting and attracted the attention of the many
participants.
Technical Session-II
Institutional Finance, Regulatory Policies and Reforms with Reference to MSMEs in
India.
After morning tiffin, the second technical session was started at 9.00 AM on
23/03/2014. This session was chaired by Prof. P.Mohan Reddy, Department of
Commerce, S.V.University, Tirupati, Prof. B.Ramachandra Reddy, Department of
Commerce, Sri Venkateswara University Tirupati acted as Lead discussant and
Dr.V.Masulamani, Lecturer in Commerce, Govt. Degree College, Punganur acted as
Rapporteur. More than 38 papers were presented in this session. The deliberations
on institutional finance, regulatory policies and reforms with reference to MSMEs in
India are thought provoking. The session was completed successfully.
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Technical Session-III
Problems and Prospects of MSMEs in India
The third technical session after tea break was held at 11.45 AM on 23rd March,
2014 under the chairmanship of Prof. M.Rajasekhar, Department of Commerce,
S.V.University, Tirupati. Dr. K.Malyadri, Principal, Govt. Degree College,
Yelamanchli, Visakhapatnam District and Dr. K.Jayachandra Reddy, Department of
Commerce, S.V.University, Tirupati occupied the dais as Lead discussant and
Rapporteur. This session covered 44 papers in different topics with special focus on
problems and prospects of MSMEs in India. In addition to 44 papers, 16 papers
were submitted by the students. Limited time is given to the students to bring out
the core content of their papers. The delegates from different states including AP
were attended and actively participated in this session.
Valedictory Function
The valedictory function after lunch break was held at 2.30 PM on 23rd March, 2014.
Prof.K.Ramakrishnaiah, Dean and Principal, S.V.U.College of CM&CS was the
president, Prof. M.A.K.Sukumar, Rector of the university was the chief guest,
Prof.M.Munirami Reddy, Retired Professor, has delivered a valedictory address, and
Prof. D.Himachalam, Retired Professor, Department of Commerce, Tirupati occupied
the dais as guest of honour. The speeches of the elite on the dais were more
interesting and attracted the attention of the delegates. Dr.Subbarayudu from
Yogivemana University and Dr. Lavanya Latha from Pondicherry University
responded positively at the dais. The valedictory function came to conclusion with
vote of thanks proposed by Prof. M.Venkateswarlu, Seminar Director, S.V.U.
College of CM&CS, S.V. University, Tirupati.
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II)Progrmmes at Karnataka Region
1. Two day National Conference on “Social Exclusion and Reservation
Policy in India: New Debates” from 11th - 12th November, 2013 Organized by
Centre For the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, University of
Mysore, Mysore.
Inaugural Session
The inaugural session commenced with invocation of Nada Geetha and
pouring the water to pot as a symbol of inauguration by the distinguished members
on the dais.
Prof. Ramesh, Director, Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive
Policy, University of Mysore, Mysore welcomed the guests and delegates to the
conference and also give a brief background of conference. The conference was
inaugurated by Shri. Rajshekhar Koti, Chief Editor, Andolana News Paper Mysore
and Prof. AnandaD, Bahaddur Institute of Management Studies,, University of
Mysore delivered the keynote address.. Prof. C. Basavaraju, Hon. Registrar,
University of Mysore, delivered presidential address. Dr. Dinesha P T, Conference
Organizing Secretary and Assistant Professor, CSSEIP, University of Mysore, Mysore
proposed the vote of thanks for the inaugural session.
Technical Session – I:
The First session was chaired by Prof. Ramesh, Director CSSEIP, University of
Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka andMr. Appaji Gowda, Assistant Professor,
Department of Anthropology, Karnataka State Open University, Mukhta Gangothri,
Mysore acted as the rapporteur. The following eminent resource persons presented
their paper.
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Reservations For Muslim Backward Classes In Andhra Pradesh: Implications
And Impediments by Dr. Syed Najiullah, Assistant Professor, Department of
Political Science and Public Administration, Maulana Azad National Urdu
University, Hyderabad and Ms. Riyaz Unnisa, Doctoral Candidate,
Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Maulana Azad
National Urdu University, Hyderabad.
Reservation Debate On Public And Private Sector After 60 Years Of
Independence by Dr.Ramesh.M.N, Assistant Professor, Department of
Political Science, Vidya Sangama, Bootharamana hatti, Rani Channamma
University, Belagavi, Karnataka
Constitutional Provisions, Reservation Act And Reservation Policy by
Narasimha Murthy.B, Assistant Professor in Economics, Govt. First Grade
College, Varthur, Bangalore
Affirmative Action In Promotions by Gagan K, Research Scholar, Department
Of Law, University Of Mysoreand Naveen Chandra C B, Research Scholar,
Department of Law, University of Mysore
Technical Session – 2:
The Second session was chaired by Prof. Muzaffar H. Assadi,DOS in Political
Sciences, University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnatakaand Dr.Ramesh.M.N, Assistant
Professor, Department of Political Science, Rani Channamma University,
Belagavi,acted as the rapporteur. The following eminent resource persons
presented their paper.
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Constitutional Scheme And Reservation Policy In India by Narendran
Thiruthy, Research Fellow, Inter University Center for IPR Studies, Cochin
University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala
Reservation for Women in India: An Introspection by Dr.C.K.Puttaswamy
Associate Professor, DOS in Communication and Journalism, University of
Mysore, Mysore and Mr. M. Dileep Kumar, Research Scholar, DOS in
Communication and Journalism, University of Mysore, Mysore and Mr.M.
Parashivamurthy, Research Scholar, DOS in Communication and
Journalism, University of Mysore, Mysore
An Economic Analysis Of Impact Of Reservation On Higher Education In
India by Chethana.B , DoS in Economics and Co-operation, Manasagangotri
Mysore and Dr.M. Mahesha, Associate Professor, DoS in Economics and Cooperation, Manasagangotri Mysore
Equality To Disabled Women In India by Dr. Kotreshwaraswamy
Surapuramath, Assistant professor, JSS Institute of Education, suttur,
Nanjangudu(Tq) Mysore(Di), Karnataka and Sri. Nandesh .C, Assistant
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professor, JSS Institute of Education, Suttur, Nanjangudu(Tq) Mysore(Di),
Karnataka
Technical Session – 3
The Third session was chaired by Dr. Nirmal Raju, Associate Professor, Maharaja
College, University of Mysore and Sudharshan, Research Scholar, Department of
Political Science, Mangalore University acted as the rapporteur. The following
eminent resource persons presented their paper.
 Empowerment Of Marginalised Sections By Reservation In Employment –
Myth And Reality by Mahesh R.S. Assistant Professor, K.L.E. Society’s Law
College, Bangalore.
 Political Reservation For Women Empowerment by S. Menaka, Research
Scholar, Department of Applied Research, GRI, Gandhigram and M. Hilaria
Soundari, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Research, GRI,
Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu
 Reservation And Depressed Sections of The Society by Smt. S.R.Manjula,
Assistant Professor, PG Dept. of Studies in Law, Karnataka University,
Dharwad
 Inclusive Policy for Development: A Study of Socially Excluded Groups in
Karnataka State by Hemanth Kumar C, Department of Economics,
Bangalore University, Karnataka
The Fourth session was chaired by Dr. G T. Ramachandrappa, Professor of
Political Science, University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka and Naveen Chandra C
B, Research Scholar, Department of Law, University of Mysore acted as the
rapporteur. The following eminent resource persons presented their paper.
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Reservation for Dalits in Private Sector: An Exploration by Dr.B.P.Mahesh
Chandra Guru, Professor and Chairman, DOS in Communication and
Journalism,
University
of
Mysore,
Manasagangotri,
Mysore
and
Dr.H.K.Mariswamy, Associate Professor, Department of Communication,
Central College, Bangalore University and Dr.Gopala, Guest Faculty, DOS in
Communication Journalism, Maharaja’s College, University of Mysore.
Reservation For Dalit Christians And Dalit Muslims In Scheduled Castes List:
Issues And ChallengesbyDr. Devidas G. Maley, Assistant Professor,
Department of Post-Graduate Studies & Research in Law, Gulbarga
University, Gulbarga
Reservation In Education by Dr.Raju. E, HOD, Department of Sociology, Govt
First Grade College, Pandavapura, Mandya District
Reservation For The Disabled Women by Savita.A.P,
Lecturer in Law,
S.B.R.R.Mahajana Law College, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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Judicial Contribution Towards Implementation Of Reservation Policy In India
by Prakruthi A.R, UGC JRF, DOS in Law, University of Mysore, Mysore and
Ramesh K, UGC-Project Fellow, CSSEIP, University of Mysore, Mysore
Technical Session – 5:
The Fourth session was chaired by Dr.B.P.Mahesh Chandra Guru, Professor and
Chairman, DOS in Communication and Journalism, University of Mysore,
Manasagangotri, Mysore and Dr.N. Mudduraju, Lecturer in law, DBHPS Law
College, Koppal acted as the rapporteur. The following eminent resource persons
presented their paper.
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Miller Report and Social Justice by Dr. Nirmal Raju, Associate Professor,
Maharaja College, University of Mysore and Dr. Gurusiddiah, Assistant
Professor, Department of History, University of Mysore, Mysore.
People’s Constitution Vis-A-Vis Supremacy Of Judiciary: Proportional
Representations In Higher Judiciary: A Study by Dr.S.V.Girikumar, Project
Fellow, University Law College, Bangalore University, Bangalore
Women under the Clench of Family-fold: Political Reservation to Women in
Grass-Root Politics is a Toothless Bite by Mamatha B.S, Research Scholar,
Department of Political Science, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri,
Karnataka.
Dalit Christians, Dalit Muslims And Reservations by Thomas Franklin
Caesar, Advocate WB- 90, Ganesh Nagar Second Floor, Left Side Shakarpur,
Delhi and Mr. Alphonse G. Kennedy, National Council of Dalit Christians
(Karnataka State) 72, ,Bangalore, Karnataka
Excluded Classes And Affirmative Action: Dimensions And Issues by
Vishwanath M, Associate Professor, P.G. Department of Studies in Law,
Karnataka University, Dharwad,
Constitutional Regime On Affirmative Action In Public Employment- Doctrinal
Study by Dr. B.B.Ballari, Assistant Professor (GF) University Law College,
Bangalore University. J.B Campus, Bangalore.
Reservation In Education, Employment And Political Domain by Sneha D R,
Research Student, Department Of Political Science, Manasa Gangotri,
University Of Mysore, Karnataka.
Eradication Of Social Inequality Through Reservation Policy In India by Dr.N.
Mudduraju, Lecturer in law, DBHPS Law College, Koppal
Women under the Clench of Family-fold: Political Reservation to Women in
Grass-Root Politics is a Toothless Bite by Mamatha B.S, Research Scholar,
Department of Political Science, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri,
Karnataka.
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Panel Discussion and Summing Up
The panel discussion was chaired by Prof. Ramesh, Director, Centre for study
of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, University of Mysore, Mysore. Panel
members included Dr. Nirmal Raju, Dr. G T. Ramachandrappa and Prof.
Maheshchandraguru and Prof. Muzaffar Assadi. Prof. Ramesh Director, Centre for
study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, University of Mysore,
Mysoredelivered the conference proceedings and major recommendations made
during the conference. Finally, Dr.Dinesha P T, Conference organizing Secretary,
extended Vote of Thanks to the panelists for their appropriate interventions, the
paper presenters for their research output and all the delegates for making the
conference, a successful event. The conference ended with the National Anthem
sung by all the participants.
Major Recommendations Made During the Conference
1. Government should announce long term plan to phase out reservations.
2. The ‘Traditional Mind-Set’ is the main hurdle for reservation and inclusive
growth. It needs to be eradicated.
3. Reservation in upper-houses and judiciary needed
4. Phasing out Reservation is not possible as long as the caste system remains
substantially.
5. Antyodaya approach is urgently needed as a bottom-up approach in
development in addition to presently inadequate inclusive growth strategies
6. People’s vigilance and movements are vital for effectivisation of Reservation
and Inclusive Growth policies.
7. There is a need to increase the percentage of reservation and provide the
reservation in the private higher education institutions.
8. There is a need for a Reservation Act and a provision of strict checks against
those who willfully avoid the implementation of the reservation policy.
9. For the effective implementation of the reservation policy, the Government
has developed certain procedural safeguards, which include, the maintenance
of a model roster, holding separate interviews for the SC/ST candidates,
appointing Liaisoning Officers to oversee the implementation of the
reservation policy in each office, appointing the representatives of the SC/ST
on selection boards, banning de-reservation of reserved posts etc.
10.The private sector is virtually monopolized by the upper caste elites in Indian
society. And Reservation should be extended to private sectors.
There is a need for a healthy discussion on reservation to Christians and Muslims of
Scheduled Caste Origin by the Supreme Court of India, policy makers, executives,
civil society, academicians etc.
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III) Programmes at Tamil Nadu Region
1. Two day International Conference, “Combating Abuse on Women and
Children-Challenges in the Changing Gender Role and Cultural Contexts”
From 4th – 5th April, 2013 Organized byPeriyar Maniammai University, Periyar
Nagar, Vallam, Thanjavur
An International Conference on “Combating Abuse on Women and ChildrenChallenges in the Changing Gender Role and Cultural Contexts” was held on
4th& 5th April, 2013, jointly organized by Periyar Maniammai University, Vallam,
Regional Association for Women’s Studies (RAWS) and Periyar Organisation for
Women Empowerment and Renaissance (POWER). The conference was inaugurated
by Dr.Vivian B.Lord, Fulbright-Nehru Teaching and Research Scholar, Professor,
Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, University of North Carolina,
Charlotte, U.S.A.
Prof.N.Ramachandran, Vice-Chancellor of Periyar Maniammai University welcomed
the gathering of the learned. Prof.M.Thavamani, Pro Vice-Chancellor and the
Organising Secretary of the Conference delivered the theme of the conference.
Esteemed Chancellor Dr.K.Veeramani, Periyar Maniammai University, presided over
the function. He called for attitudinal change and breaking from cultural bondage
and approach issues related to women with open mind. Quoting Periyar, he called
for humanising both men and women.
Dr.B.Regina Papa, UNICEF consultant to Rural Development, and Honorary
president of Regional Association for Women's Studies (RAWS), delivered the
keynote address and said the present situation was favourable for those who want
to sell women as sex objects.
Prof. Yasodha Shanmughasundaram, former Vice-Chancellor, Mother Teresa
University, offered felicitations. At the end of the function, Dr.N.Manimekalai,
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Secretary, RAWS, Professor, Department of Women’s Studies, Bharathidasan
University, Trichy thanked the meeting.
There was a cultural programme called “Vanchiyar Kaandam”, directed by
Mr.R.Raju and written by Mr.Pralayan.
122 research papers were presented in parallel sessions in the conference. People
from various fields attended the conference. Academicians, medical practitioners,
NGOs and Research Scholars actively participated in the discussions.
Dr.Sabu George, Development Consultant, New Delhi, Dr.V.Kadambari, Director,
Centre for Women’s Studies, Ethiraj College, Chennai, Ms.Clemence, Documentary
Film Maker on Social Issues, Paris, France, Ms.Celine, Vimochana (Crisis
Intervention Centre), Bangalore, Ms.Bimla Chandra Sekar, Director, EKTA Madurai;
Ms.Ranjani Krishnamurthy, Development Consultant and Researcher, Chennai,
Ms.Sugandha Ramamurthy, Ms.Bagyaswamy Shamoondeswari, Suptdt of Police,
Uniform Service Recruitment Board, Chennai, Ms.Devyani Bhardwaj, Associate
Fellow, The Academic Resource Unit (TARU), Jaipur, Dr.Benita Marian, Director,
Centre for Women’s Studies, Stella Maris College, Chennai, Dr.Parimala Kala Rani,
Department of Ancient Studies, Tamil University, Ms.Gandhimathi, Director, Law
Trust and CASSA, Madurai were the resource person for the Conference.
On the 5th afternoon, at the Valedictory function, Dr.N.Manimekalai welcomed the
dignitaries. Dr.M.Ayyavoo, Registrar, Periyar Maniammai University presided over
the function. The valedictory address was delivered by Ms.Vaishnavi, The Banyan,
Chennai.
Dr.S.Perainuthal Selvi, Member, Board of Management, PMU and Senior Physician,
Coonor, distributed awards and certificates. Dr.Parveen, Secretary, POWER and
Director, Periyar Centenary Polytechnic College, Vallam, thanked the gathering.
Finally, the Conference adopted the following resolutions:1.
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Media to create awareness that the sex of a baby is determined by the male.
To reiterate the necessity of sex education in schools
To create abuse awareness amongst school children
Censorship on portrayal of women as an object in scripts, lyrics, dialogs etc.
Counseling to be made compulsory component of school/Higher education
curriculum and appointment of a councilor is mandatory.
6. Law enforcement agencies should strictly adhere and ensure violence against
women are addressed and must look into the loopholes.
7. Gender sensitization should be made mandatory in all educational
institutions.(Reco)
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8. State government should ensure establishment of gender studies in all
institutions with defined responsibilities. It should be monitored by the nodal
agencies and by the local thaluk and block agencies.
9. At the international level one of the MDGs should be an indicator of women
development on reduction of incidence of violence.
10. Gender equality Index should include incidence on violence against women and
girls.
11.A forum on Political thought should be made mandatory in all higher education
institutes.
12. Sex ratio at birth as an indicator at national level gender equivalent index.
13. Government should offer counseling for perpetuators of violence against women
14.Nirbhaya fund allocated under union budget must be spent on the awareness
sensitization on child abuse and violence against women. (Closely monitored)
15.Assets and liabilities should be equally shared between men and women.
Role of women’s study centers
1. Networking and clustering of WSCs at local, regional, national level to prioritize
the programs and carryout them. RAWS can serve as connecting institutions for
networking of all WSCs and promote their cooperation.
2. To ensure the functioning and status of WSC as per UGC guidelines
3. To review the working of WSC at in all India level and progress the reported by
Internal monitoring committee. (combine 2 and 3)
4. WSC’s to invite RAWS members for meetings as they invite the UGC members.
5. To promote cooperation and coordination among local WSCs.
6. Conferences/Seminars held at any higher education institution may invite RAWS
member to speak on issues on women
7. Orientation program organized by academic staff colleges should include a
session on gender sensitization and should invite WSC faculty members as
resource person.
8. Self defense techniques to be included in the curriculum for girls. And UGC
circular May be sent to all academic staff colleges.
9. Extension education in academic institutions be conducted/organized in
collaboration with WSC
10. Foundation course on gender studies to be introduced at the school and college
level.
11.Information and statistics on incidence of violence against women to be
collected and disseminated.
12. Targets on reduction on violence against women should be set in the five year
plans.
13. Gender inequality index should include incidence of violence against women.
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14.Sex ratio at birth to be taken as an indicator at the national level for gender
Empowerment index.
15.Gender sensitization programs to be conducted for defense personal, police,
teachers, transport workers etc. by ministry of women and child development.
16. UN safe city program be extended to all cities and rural areas.
17. National Family Health Survey collects only for domestic violence. It should also
Collect data on incidence of all abuse and violence.
2. Two day National Seminar on “Enhancing Quality Education for the
Secondary School Students” from 18th – 19th October, 2013 Organized by
Dept. of Education, Sri Venkateswara College of Education, Peravurani,
Thanjavur.
A two day national seminar on Enhancing Quality Education for the Secondary
School Students (co-sponsored by ICSSR – SRC, Hyderabad) was held at Sri
Venkateswara College of Education, Peravurani. Dr. M. Solayan, Principal delivered
the welcome address. Mr. K. Rajavel presided over the inaugural function held on
18th October 2013 at 10am. In his presidential addressed he stressed the
importance of maintaining and enhancing quality education for the secondary
school students. Dr. C. Meenakshi Sundaram, Professor and Head, Department of
Humanities, National Institute of Technology, Trichy delivered the inaugural
address. In his speech, he stressed the importance of communication in the
teaching-learning process. For speaking fluently in English, one should practice the
habit of thinking in English clearly. Then only he could produce meaningful and
logical statements. This would enhance quality in teaching. Moreover, the teacher
should continue to read till the end. He should make use of topical news and
interesting articles from magazines for his teaching. The teachers should also make
use of computers and internet in developing their lessons. You Tube and Teacher
Tube would help them a lot.
Dr. A.L. Malliga, Head, Department of Management Studies, Kodaikanal deliver the
keynote address. She stated that the secondary school curriculum should be
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revised at regular intervals. The teachers should use modern teaching
methodologies. The teaching learning process should be and interesting experience.
The quality of the infrastructural facilities should be higher and adequate. The
teaching materials prepared for the school students should bear high quality.
Dr. I. Muthusamy, Associate Professor, Department of Education, Bharathidasan
University stressed the importance of teaching the lessons using play way method.
The knowledge of the students should be developed by way of presenting
interesting lessons. Comprehensive and continuous evaluation will also help the
students. Dr. S. Sujatha Malini, Asst. Professor, Alagappa University, spoke about
enhancing quality education by way of maintaining discipline in the classroom.
There could be any effective learning when there is no discipline inside the
classroom.
On afternoon of 18-10-2013 the technical session was conducted. The participants
were divided into different groups and they were allowed to read the papers on
quality education. Mr. M. Ponnusamy, Mr. R. Prakash and Mr. M. Sovi Viswanath
chaired the sessions and provided apt comments and sought clarifications when the
participants read out the papers.
On the second day (19-10-2013), Dr. D. Baskaran, Assistant Professor, Alagappa
University college of Education stressed the importance of right reading habits. An
inspiring poem, an article from a good magazine, a thoughtful newspaper editorial,
a good story and a selection from the scriptures would provide good reading
material. Mrs. V. Savithri Devi stressed importance of communications skills in her
speech. Mrs. P. Kala spoke about improving history education at the secondary
level. Mrs. S. Chitra stressed the importance of imbibing quality values among the
secondary school students.
Dr. S. Subbaiah, Professor and Head of the Department of English delivered the
valedictory address at 4pm on 19-10-2013. He stressed the need of improving the
personality traits and providing psychological guidance to the secondary school
students. Mr. M. Ponnusamy, Vice-Principal proposed a vote of thanks.
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3. One Day National Conference on “Go Green –A Mantra For Global
Business Opportunities” on 25th October, 2013 Organized by Dept. of
Management Studies, Karpagam College of Engineering, Othakkal Mandapam,
Coimbatore.
The Department of Management Studies has organized a One Day
Conference on “Go Green –A Mantra for Global Business Opportunities” on 25th
October 2013 with the objective to provide a platform to deliberate on the theme of
“Go Green” that would promote eco friendly products and services to the public and
to conserve the resources leading to cost effectiveness of products and services
that would leverage competitive advantage – “A Gate way to Global Business
Opportunities”.
About 100 delegates attended the conference covering the cross segments of
academia, scholars and corporate who are interested in research.34 papers were
received and 20 papers were presented covering various topics , including Green
Entrepreneurship presented by U. Dhanalakshmi, Research Scholar, Baharthiar
University, Assistant Professor, Department Of Management Studies, Surya
Engineering College, Erode-638 107, “Ecological awareness of employees and
employers of Organization – A study on Mahabubnagar , Andhra Pradesh” by Sita
Ramanjaneyulu, Adarsh PG College, Andhra Pradesh and the like. The conference
covered the length and width of the topic and provided practical solutions to solve
the same.
The conference brought awareness, analyzed various associated issues about
globally significant topic and provided useful solutions which are of interest and
value to the Industry, Institution and the country. The conference provided the
platform for deliberations and Industry-Institution interaction and participation.
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4. Three Days Workshop on “Awareness on Indian Financial Portfolios”
from 26th – 28th December, 2013 Organized by Department of Management
Studies, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Thudupathi.
The Department of Management Studies of Erode Sengunthar Engineering College
has conducted Indian Council Social Science Research (ICSSR) Sponsored Three
Days Workshop on “Awareness on Indian Financial Portfolios” in the college
premises from 26.12.2013(Thursday) to 28.12.2013 (Saturday).
Mr.B.Sridhar, Chief Manager, Karur Vysya Bank ,Karur inaugurated the workshop
on 26.12.2013 at 9.10 am and deliverd a special address on the topic “Banking and
loan products”. In his address he explained the various loan facilities available in
the bank to become entrepreneur. Mr.G.Sathishkumar Manager Karur Vysya Bank,
perundurai said that everyone in a concern should involve in marketing to
withstand in the present competition. Thiru.S.Sivananthan, Secretary presided over
the function, Er.R.Mohanraj, Correspondent and Dr. A. T. Ravichandran, Principal
felicitated the gathering.
In first session, Mr.B.Sridhar, Chief Manager, Karur Vysya Bank ,Karur has
imparted the overview of banking, banking reforms in India, Banking ombudsman,
deposits, credits, loans, foreign exchanges services, monetary issues, technology
implications in banking sectors, etc.
Dr.D.Muruganadam, Associate Professor, Department of Management Studies,
Kongu Engineering College addressed the participants on the topic “Basic Financial
Education” in the afternoon session. He stressed Financial education is increasingly
important, and not just for investors. It is becoming essential for the average family
trying to decide how to balance its budget, buy a home, fund the children’s
education and ensure an income when the parents retire. He imparted why is
financial education important? How can it be achieved? How financially literate are
we? Is financial education effective? What more should be done?
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Dr.S.Murugappan, Director, School of Management Studies, Bannari Amman
Institute of Technology addressed on the topic “Financial Planning” on 27.12.2013
at 9.30 am. He covered the analysis of financial situation of individual, personal and
professional challenges, budgeting, income and expenditure, emergency fund, three
C’s of credit, Risk and returns, investment analysis, etc.
Mr.A.Sridhar, Asst. Vice president, Anandrathi Shares and Stock Brokers Ltd.,
Mr.R.Sundharamurthy, Regional Head , Anandrathi Shares and Stock Brokers Ltd.,
and Mr.Madhankumar, Commodity Manager, Anandrathi Shares and Stock Brokers
Ltd., were the resource persons and they addressed on the topic “Investment in
Securities Market” on 27.12.2013 at 1.35 pm. They educated how to open Demat
account, functioning and role securities market in India and foreign countries,
various portfolios, preventative measure of before investing money into the market,
currency exchange market, commodity market, etc.
Mr.A.Annanthan of United India Insurance Co., Erode was the resource person and
addressed on the topic “Insurance and Insurance Products” on 28.12.2013 at 9.30
am. He edifies importance of Insurance, types of insurance, insurance schemes
available in India, impact of life insurance and non life insurance, etc.
Mr.K.A.Ganesh, Charted Accountant was the resource person and addressed on the
topic “Mutual Funds” on 28.12.2013 at 1.40 pm. He focused the types of mutual
fund, Blue chip companies, risk and return from securities market and mutual fund,
how to invest the money in mutual fund ?, how to approach fund agent ?, what is
NAV ?, etc.
Around 67 Participants pursuing Ph.D.,M.Phil.,MBA and Undergraduate from 11
colleges like PSG college of arts and science, Coimbatore, PSGR krishnammal
college for women, Coimbatore, Nandha arts and science college, Perundurai,
Chikkanna Govt. Arts college, Tirupur, Vidhyasagar college of arts and science,
Udumalpet and etc., were benefited.
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5. Two day National Level Seminar on “Research Methods in Social
Sciences” from 3rd – 4th January, 2014 Organized by P.K.R. School of
Management, Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu.
The Department of Management, P. K. R. Arts College for Women,
Gobichettipalayam organized ICSSR Sponsored two day National Seminar on
“RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES” on 3rd& 4th January 2014. Fifty
research scholars, twenty professors from various colleges and two hundred
students of our college attended the Inaugural function, Dr. K. NATARAJAN,
Director, Department of management welcomed the gathering. Our Principal Mrs.
JAGATHA LAKSHMANAN delivered the presidential address. She emphasized the
importance of social sciences research in the present scenario.
Dr. P. THIRUMALVALAVAN, Former Registrar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
was the chief guest at the Inaugural Session. He emphasized that research should
be pursued with passion. He highlighted the dominance of other countries in the
field of research and development. Dr. V. KAVITHA, Head, Department of
Management, delivered the vote of thanks.
On 3rd January, 2014, Dr. V. MOHANASUNDARAM, Professor, PG and Research
Department of Economics, PSG college of Arts & Science, Coimbatore was the
resource person at the first Technical session. He underlined the need for
researcher’s efforts in choosing a research problem, reviewing relevant literature
and determining the scope of the study under investigation. Prof. Dr. L.
Manivannan, Head – PG and Research Department of Management, Erode Arts
College was the resource person at the second Technical session. He emphasized
the role of a researcher and the hurdles faced by them in planning and executing a
research plan. On 4th January, 2014, Dr. R. Shanmugan, Retd. Professor, Dept of
Management, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore was the resource person at the
first Technical session. He highlighted the methods of data collection, data
processing, application of SPSS software and analysis & interpretation of data. Prof.
Dr. G. K. Dhanasekaran, PG and Research Department of Economics, Gobi Arts and
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Science College was the resource person at the second Technical session. He
emphasized the importance of report writing and the preparation of research
proposals for minor and major projects.
Among 147 papers received 50 papers were selected and the scholars presented
their papers on various topics relevant to the theme of the seminar “ Research
methods in social sciences”. The valedictory function has drawn the screen for the
closure of the two day event. At the valedictory function, Dr. R. M. Chidambaram
Retd. Professor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi was the chief guest. He made
wonderful comments on the papers presented in the two day National Seminar. Dr.
R. M. Chidambaram(Retd), Head-Professor, Department of Bank Management,
Alagappa University, Karaikudi delivered the key note address.
6. Two day National Conference on “ICT – A Catalyst of Change for
Transforming Teaching Learning and Research in Commerce, Computer
Science and Management Education” from 9th – 10th January, 2014
Organized by Dept. of Commerce, Lady Doak College, Madurai.
“ICT – A catalyst of change for transforming teaching, learning and research in
commerce, computer science and management education” conference was
inaugurated with the prayer by Dr. Suka Joshua, Chaplain, Lady Doak College,
followed welcome address proposed by Dr. RM. Nagammai, HOD, Dept. of
Commerce, Lady Doak College. In her introductory remarks she pointed out how
ICT can be a catalyst in transforming teaching, learning and research activities. She
also added that ‘no technology can substitute human wisdom’.
Dr. Rosy Godwin, the conference co-ordinator, narrated the purpose of the
conference. In this context, she explained the underlying ideology behind interdisciplinary co-ordination in this conference. She also highlighted the ICT enabled
connectivity among mankind and the need for a shift from the traditional methods
to the recent technology tuned life style that exist throughout the Globe.
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Dr. Mercy Pushpalatha, Principal, Lady Doak College, in her presidential address,
pointed out that, concrete learning experience is possible only with competency and
performance based curriculum. The teachers are only facilitators, and are expected
to change the ‘text centered delivery mode’ to ‘activity based experiential learning’
in which ICT can be used as a catalyst. She also mentioned that this kind of transdisciplinary conference can bring to light the real- time issues faced by humanity
which need to be resolved through interdisciplinary research.
Dr. Mohan, Director, NITTTR, Chennai in his inaugural address, spoke about the
different ICT enabled Teaching tools like Wikipedia, twitter, Broad casting, mobile
learning knowledge diaspro and so on. He highlighted the need for an awakening
among teachers about the different digital techniques. Further, the learners’
attention to content delivery can effectively last for 20 minutes and hence teachers
should learn to take dividend from digital techniques to cause attentive learning
experiences.
Dr. Srinivasa Raghavan, Senior Technical Director Scientist NIC in his key note
address mentioned that the internet connectivity is the base for all ICTactivity. He
has made a mention of variety of ICT devices in use by, people of all groups in this
modern era. The ICT climate prevailing in our country is supportive to knowledge
explosion.
Dr. Latha, Associate Professor, Dept. of Commerce proposed the vote of thanks for
the Inaugural Session.
Technical session I was on e-Governance initiatives. Mr. Srinivasa Raghavan and
Mr. Maria Michale Raj, NIC were the resource persons. They made a detailed
presentation about the digital usage in Government sector for various purposes like
disbursement of scholarships, examination process, virtual class room, welfare
scheme implementation, conduct of election and public procurement as well as its
monitoring mechanism.
Technical Session II was on Enhancing and Enriching Teaching and Learning Mr. L.
Somasundaram, Director Research, Akara Research Technology (P) Ltd, Chennai in
his presentation brought out the need for building a system with good governance.
He highlighted the challenges in education. He linked ICT provisions as answer to
those challenges. A parallel session on commerce and management was chaired by
Dr. A.G.V. Narayanan, Dean, Faculty of Management, Erode Builders Educational
Trust Group of Institutions, Tirupur. His deliberations were very useful to
participants from commerce and management fields to enrich teaching-learning
process.
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Technical Session III started with a prayer by Dr. Anitha, Associate Professor,
School of Business, Leadership& Management, Karunya University. The resource
persons Mr. Om Prakash Manivannan, CEO Valzen Solutions (P) Ltd, Chennai and
Ms. Abinaya, Graduate Assistant, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, US made
presentations on ‘the Big data’. They explained about social networking, mobile
usage, analytics, cloud storage, business value all these digital applications etc.
another presentation on data-mining gave insights into the classification of data say
‘descriptive’ and ‘prescriptive’, models of data and data interpretation. Application
of data from data warehouse and need based customizing was also elaborated very
meaningfully.
This was followed by a Panel discussion with the panellist being Mr. Rajesh
Nambiar, Mr. V.S. Batra & Mr. Sunny Pradeep. The panellist explored the challenges
and opportunities of ICT and moving beyond ICT. In their discussion they touched
upon the challenges and opportunities of pedagogy, challenges in marketing and
creating brand awareness and the great deal of ethical principle to be observed
while using ICT tools.
They concluded ICT is only a tool and motivation should be given for prudent use of
it in order to have greater gains.
This was followed by paper presentation. Around 43 participants were presented
their papers on various topics and were reviewed by
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Alagappan
David Amirtharajan
Mohan Suyamburaj
C. Swarnalatha
Chandrasekar
Jeyamala
The valedictory session was presided by Mr. R. Sivaraja, Joint Managing Director,
Winways Management Services, Madurai. He made a mention about the sensory
influence in bringing emotional attachment towards focused learning experience. He
has also brought out the significance of balanced use of ICT devices in teaching in
order to achieve effective transformation of knowledge from immaturity to matured
gentle and complete humankind.
The conference report was presented by Mrs. Saral Rajamani which concluded with
a saying ‘success of teaching and learning lies only in deciding the audience friendly
means leading to desired ends’. Vote of thanks of the valedictory session was given
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by Ms. Jeya Chandra, Head Incharge, Department of Computer Science, Lady Doak
College.
7. Two day National Workshop on “Open Source Software for Academic,
Special & Public Libraries” from 23rd – 24th January, 2014 Organized by
Department of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
This report provides a brief summary of the workshop organized by Department of
Library and Information Science. The Department organized ICSSR sponsored two
day National workshop on “Open Source Software for Academic, Special and Public
libraries” from January 23rd to 24th 2014 from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm in the Seminar
Hall of Alagappa University. The workshop brought together over 105 participants
from different colleges and universities. The workshop was handled by a team of
eminent resource persons from the library and Information Science field. Most of
the participants who attended the workshop were Library and Information Science
Professionals, Research Scholars and students. The workshop provided an
interactive atmosphere between the resource persons and the participants.
Program Perspective
Libraries are constantly facing challenges due to lack of sufficient funds to meet the
ever increasing expectations of users due to emerging technologies. Therefore,
libraries are bound to innovate the new services and systems from to fulfill these
expectations Open Source Software (OSS) for automation and modernization of
services to exploit the ever increasing contents in public domain have come handy
for them. The main agenda of the workshop is to create awareness and familiarity
among librarians and other information professionals to adopt and implement the
OSS for their different in-house activities. Two software packages which are
planned to be covered are Dspace and Koha. Dspace is one of the most popular
software developed jointly by MIT Libraries and HPL labs. DSpace helps to create,
index and retrieve various forms of digital content. Koha is the first open-source
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integrated library System. Koha includes modules for circulation, cataloguing,
acquisitions, serials, patron management, branch relationships, and many more
features.
Aim of the Workshop
The aim of the workshop is to enable the participants to operate the DSpace and
Koha software on their own and understand when and what type of library activity
to use.
Objectives
The purpose of this workshop is to provide training with adequate practical
knowledge to library professionals which will enable them to initiate for
modernization of the libraries like Library Automation and Networking,
Development of Institutional Repository, Design and Development of Library
Website etc. by using Open Source Software. The workshop will focus on use and
application of DSpace and Koha.
Workshop Methodology
 Lectures and discussion
 Demonstration using DSpace and Koha
 Hands on training using DSpace and Koha
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Open Source Software (OSS)
Application of Open Source Software in the Libraries
Digital Libraries an Overview
Dspace Open Source Software
Installation, Customization and Management of Dspace
Backup in Dspace
Open Source Library Automation Software
Koha Installation, Customization and Management
Modules of Koha
Content Management System
Resource Persons
1) Dr. S. Ravi
2) Dr. A. Manoharan
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M. Sadik Batcha
R. Balasubramani
S. Gopalakrishnan
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Library and Information Science professionals
Information & Tech. Professionals
Educationists
Research Scholars
Students
Inaugural Session
The Workshop was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by the Chief Guest. Delivering
the welcome address Dr.S.Thanuskodi, Organizing Secretary welcomed the guests
and hoped that deliberations would be fruitful. The thematic address was given by
Dr. A. Thirunavukkarasu, Librarian, Alagappa University. Chief Guest Prof. S.
Kaliyamoorthy, Convener, Vice-Chancellor Officiating Committee of Alagappa
University emphasized the importance of reading habits and development of
Information and Communication Technology.
Prof. S. Kaliyamoorthy, Convener, Vice-Chancellor Officiating Committee of
Alagappa University released the Workshop live CD prepared by Department of
Library and Information Science.
The felicitation address was given by Dr. A. Narayanamoorthy, Dean, Faculty of
Arts, Alagappa University and keynote address was given by Dr. S. Ravi, Professor
& Head, Library and Information Science Wing, Directorate of Distance Education,
Annamalai University on the theme “Open Source Software”. The inaugural session
ended with the release of Workshop Live CD and vote of thanks by the joint
organizing Secretary Dr. R. Jeyshankar.
Invited Talk
Delivering the first invited talk, Dr. S. Srinivasaragavan, Professor and Head,
Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Trichy
dwelt upon Content Management System which covered topics like, content
management application (CMA) and the content delivery application (CDA). The
features of a CMS system vary, but most include Web-based publishing, format
management, revision control, and indexing, search, and retrieval.
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The second invited talk, Dr. M. Sadik Batcha dwelt upon application of Open source
software which covered topics like, Open Source Software (OSS), Application of
Open Source Software in the Libraries , Digital Libraries an Overview, Open Source
Library Automation Software.
Demonstration & Hands on Training of Dspace & Koha
Dr. R. Balasubramani, Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information
Science, Bharathidasan University explained the Dspace Installation, Customization,
Management and Backup in Dspace. Dr. S. Gopalakrishnan, Former Assistant
Librarian of Anna University explained the Koha Installation, Customization,
Management and modules of Koha.
Valedictory Function
The Valedictory function was held at the Convocation Seminar Hall on 24th January,
2014 from 04.00 to 05.00 pm presided over by Prof. P. Manisankar, Member of
Syndicate, Alagappa University.
Among others who attended the Valedictory
function were the distinguished resource persons, participants and invitees. Earlier
the function started by the welcome and introductory speech by Dr. R. Jeyshankar,
Joint Organising Secretary. Dr. A. Thriunavukkarasu, University Librarian presented
the workshop report i.e. two days events. Prof. T.R. Gurumoorthy, Director,
Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University felicitated the program. Dr.
A. Manoharan, Associate Professor, Department of Library and Information Science,
Bishop Heber College, Trichy delivered the Valedictory Address. There was a time of
sharing where the participants shared their experiences in the two days workshop.
Dr. S. Thanuskodi, Associate Professor and Head i/c and Organising Secretary of
the Workshop presented formal vote of thanks.
Workshop Feedback
Dear Sir,
I am writing this to submit my feedback on the ICSSR SPONSORED TWO DAY
NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE FOR ACADEMIC, SPECIAL
AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES ” The workshop was organized in a wonderful way with
good reception, quality discussion matter and food.
I was much impressed by the Leadership Quality of the Workshop Director,
Organizing Secretary, Joint Organizing secretary in managing all the activities
related to the library.
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I would like to thank the entire library Information Science Department, CoCoordinator, Staff for their Wonderful arrangement for organizing such a
Fabulous Programmed. Special thanks to the resources persons.
At this time I would like to place two requests. Kindly inform me about such future
workshops that would help my career. Next, I will remain ever grateful if you mail
me the photographs taken during the workshop so that I can freshen up those
sweet memories.
Greetings from V. JESINTHA BANU
I attended workshop conducted by you on 23,24th of January in your university. It
was so amazing sir. Everything was arranged in well manner. I acquired knowledge
about library oss. Now I can work with KOHA software. I can develop my
knowledge through this workshop.
The response of the workshop was very good. The participants attended the
Workshop, were from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka respectively.
The workshop offered opportunities to the participating delegates to put forth
innovative ideas and promote cooperation and networking among them
8. One day Seminar on “Ethics in Changing Global Business Environment”
on 11th February, 2014 Organized by Department of Commerce, PSGR
Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore.
About the Seminar: Business is the back bone of our economy, it contributes to
its growth by providing products, services, employment etc., which improves the
standard of living of the people and increases the revenue to the Government.
However, on the other hand, it’s functioning often raises ethical issues such as
pollution, environmental degradation and corrupt practices. The fast changing
external environment of business especially in the field of information and
technology has compelled organizations to accept such changes positively rather
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than to go against such changes. With changes in global business, several ethical
issues have been faced and solved to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. The
Seminar was organized based on the above background.
Details of Papers Presented:
86 papers were received covering the following topics:
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Corporate Governance
Ethical Standards
Corporate Ethical Performance
Business/Corporate Values
Corporate Social Responsibility
Ethics in Business Functions
Case studies in Business Conduct
Other Related Areas
Details of Sessions
The seminar proceeding began with registration of participants from 8.30 am
onwards and 179 participants from various colleges in Coimbatore, Erode, Pollachi,
Gobi & the Nilgiris registered for the seminar.
The Inaugural session of the programme started at 9.30 am, when
Dr.R.Vijaylakshmi, Head & Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, PSGR
Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore welcomed the gathering. TheSeminar
was inaugurated byShri.M.Settu, CEO, Syndicate Exports (P) Ltd, Coimbatore. He
shared his views and expertise on Ethics to be followed in Business. Mr.Settu,
elaborated on the ethical and unethical practices that are very commonly adopted
by business people. His speech provided an insight to the Participants regarding
Ethics, Corporate Governance & CSR. The young budding potential business
persons among the participants received the first dose of knowledge on their Ethical
behavior to be adopted in future. Mrs.G.Kalavathy, Associate Professor, Department
of Commerce, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore proposed the
vote of thanks, with which the inaugural session came to an end at 10.45 am.
The paper presentation session was classified into two sessions as Technical
session I & Technical session II. After a short tea break of 15 minutes, the first
technical session began at 11 am, where papers on Corporate Governance & CSR
were presented. Dr.S.Nirmala, Associate Professor & Head, Dept. of Business
Administration, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore was the
Moderator for the session co-ordinated by Dr.S.Suma Devi, Associate Professor,
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Department of Commerce, and PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore.
In the beginning of the session I, Dr.S.Nirmala elaborated on “Corporate
Governance & CSR” and on the conduct of the session. The presentations were
made using PPT and Case Study analysis. The Moderator also gave an apt
conclusion, by summarizing the proceedings of the session and the session was
closed at 1.30pm.
The post-lunch session was the second Technical Session which began at
2.15pm.The session was handled and moderated by Dr.K.Chitra, Director,
Management Studies, and Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College Coimbatore. The
session was co-ordinated by Dr.M. Nagamani, Associate Professor, Dept. of
Commerce, and PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore. The delegates
for the seminar presented papers on “Business Ethics”. The moderator delivered an
introductory speech and raised questions after each presentation. The session came
to a close with the concluding remarks of the moderator.
The valedictory session was at 4.15pm and was presided over by Dr. R.
Vijayalakshmi, Associate Professor& Head, Department of Commerce, and PSGR
Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore who was the convener of the
seminar. The Valedictory address was delivered by Dr. S. Nakkiran, Prof. of Cooperative Management, Ambo University, and Ambo, Ethiopia. He shared his views
on the necessity to accept the changes taking place globally in an Ethical manner.
He discussed about the need for following ethical practices in order to maintain
morale among all Stake holders of the corporate world. All the Participants received
a participation certificate from the chief guest & Ms.Shalini K.Menon of Providence
College, Mr.AbijithV.Nayar, Nehru College, Ms.Preethi & Ms.S.Amruthatharini,
Ms.Abirami & Ms.Harishmitha, and Ms.Saranya. P PSGRKC received special
appreciation for best paper. The session was concluded with a vote of thanks
proposed by Mrs. Kalavathi, Associate Professor, Dept. of Commerce, PSGR
Krishnammal College for women, Coimbatore. The daylong seminar came to an end
at 5.30pm with National Anthem.
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IV) Programmes at Kerala Region
1. Two day Conference on “Environment and Tourism” from 11th – 12th
November, 2013 Organized by Konkan Geographers Association, Sindhudurg, H.
No. 1015, Janvali, Tal: Kankavli, D: Sindhudurg, In collaboration withDept. of
Geography, SreeSankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, Ernakulam,
Kerala
A two day national level conference in Interdisciplinary held during 11 and 12 Nov.
2013 sponsored by ICSSR, SOUTHERN REGIONAL CENTRE, HYDERABAD. The
theme of the conference was “Environment and Tourism”. Besides this, there were
sub-themes like as Related to all Social Sciences, Environment and Agriculture.
Environment and Population
Hot Spots Regions in India
Recent Trends in Tourism
Eco-Tourism and Rural Development
South India and Tourism Development
Recent Trends in Geography
The opening ceremony of the conference was organized on 11th November, 2013 at
10.15am under the chairmanship of Dr. Prashant Kumar, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor,
Dr. M.C. Dileep Kumar inaugurated the conference in the presence of MLA &
Syndicate Member Adv. K. Shivdasan, Convener, Dr. T.S. Lancelet, H.O.D. Dept. of
Geography, SSUS, Kalady Ernakulam, Dr. V. Sanalkumar Pulluvazhi Ernakulam,
President of Konkan Geographers Association Dr. S. A. Thakur, Organizing
Secretary, Dr. R.B. Patil, Dr. H.M. Pednekar, Principal, Chintamanrao Commerce
College, Sangli (Shivaji University Kolhapur), Treasurer of Konkan Geographers
Association Dr. S.N. Patil on 11 November, 2013 on 10.15 am. The Key-Note
Address was given by Dr. H.M. Pednekar, Principal, Chintamanrao Commerce
College, Sangli (Shivaji University Kolhapur), he stated the “Environment and
Tourism”.
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There were 95 Geographers, Researchers, Subject Experts and Students who
attended the conference and presented near about 38 Research Papers on above
subjects. The participants were from the various states on India like Kerala, Tamil
Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra etc.
Resource Person
1. Hon’ble Dr. H.M. Pednekar, Principal, Chintamanrao Commerce College,
Sangli (MS) Shivaji University Kolhapur, he stated the role of “Environment
and Tourism”
2. Hon’ble Dr. E. Saravanan, Senior Scientist Centre for Earth Science Studies,
Akkulam, Trivandrum given lecture on “Resource Utilization and Tourism”
3. Hon’ble Dr. K. Balasubramani, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Geography,
School of Geosciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
given lecture on “Geoinformatics for Environmental Pollution Monitoring and
Assessment”
4. Hon’ble Dr. B.R. Bagade, Assistant Professor, School of Applied Sciences,
Dept. of Geography, Rani Channamma University, Belagaum, Karnataka
given lecture on “Environmental Issues and Challenges”
The objectives of the Workshop were as follows:There were total Nine sub-themes in this conference. The conference was
conducted in IV Sessions. The Chairpersons of the sessions were as follows:
Date
11.11.13
11.11.13
12.11.13
12.11.13
Session No.
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IV
VI
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Dr.
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Chairman
E. Saravanan
B.R. Bagade
K. Balasubramani
Shantakumari
The Conclusions of the Conference are as follows:The closing ceremony of the Conference was organized on 12th November, 2013 at
4.00p.m under the Charimanship of Hon’ble Dr. E. Saravanan, Senior Scientist
Centre for Earth Science Studies, Akkulam, Trivandrum and in the presence of Dr.
R.B. Patil, Dr. T.S. Lancelet, H.O.D. Dept. of Geography, SSUS, Kalady Ernakulam
and President of Konkan Geographers Association as well as Directors. The Chief
Guest of the Valedictory function was Dr Shantakumari, Ex HOD, Dept. of
Geography, Kamraj University Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
The Conclusions of the Conference
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Present guides and teachers shown modern geographical interdisciplinary methods
and approaches to the young geographers for sustaining the discipline in schools,
colleges and Universities. By knowing the computerized mapping and spatial
analysis have been developed simultaneously in several related fields, the present
status would not have been achieved without close interaction between various
fields such as Agriculture, Social Structure, Population Study, Regional
Development, Tourism, Cadastral Mapping, Surveying, Rural and Urban Planning
and Geography.
In this way, a two-day National Level Interdisciplinary Conference was successfully
organised at Dept. of Geography, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit,
Kalady, Ernakulam District, Kerala – 683 574
2. Two day National Seminar on “Role of Computers in Social Science
Research” from 5th – 6th December, 2013 Organized by PG Dept. of Economics,
Vimala College, Thrissur, Kerala
The ICSSR sponsored Two day National seminar was inaugurated by Dr.K X
Joseph,Director,Dr.John Matthai Centre,Thrissur on 5th December 2013.The
programme commenced with the welcome speech by the head of the department of
Economics,Smt.Lucy M.A.Followed by the presidential address by Prinicpal,Rev
Dr.Sr Lissy John Irimpan.The lighting of the lamp ceremony was conducted after
which Dr KX Joseph addressed the amassment. He mentioned sundry information
on ‘Big Data’ and how the sundry incipient innovations predicated on the computers
use in gregarious science research. The vote of thanks was done by Smt Sitara V
Attokaran
THE RESEARCH IN SOCIAL SCIENCE-THE COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUE
AND APPLICATION
Dr.Ananthi SheshasayeeMCA,MPhil,PGDCA,Associate pedagogia and Head of the
Department of Computer Science at Quaid-E-Milliath Regime College for Women,
Chennai conducted a verbalize on the topic Research in Social science –The
computational technique and application. She mentioned the possibilities of areas
where we can indulge into research and its sundry application. She expounded the
framework for research methodology, quandaries, mode, strategy, domain, formal
technique and informal technique on research methodology. Different parameters
on Sociology and its sundry intricacies were withal expounded by Dr.Ananthi
Sheshasayee.CGE, Labour Market and withal Computational Gregarious
science(CSS) and its distinct element which in Architecture, Application and
Algorithm. She concluded the presentation by explicating CSS and its sundry
cumulations and withal the overall possibilities of computers in convivial science.
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CHALLENGES OF COMPUTERISATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
Dr.S.Gandhimathi,AssociateProfessor,Department
of
Economics,Avinashilingam
Institute of Home science and Higher Inculcation for Women, Coimbatore made a
presentation on the topic ‘Challenges of Computerization in Gregarious Science
Research’.Dr.S.Gandhimathi dealt with sundry challenges faced by computerization
and its sundry aspects on challenges of Gregarious science. She designated on the
identification of research quandaries, challenges in the accumulation of review of
literature, challenges in accumulating data, challenges in methodology, challenges
in analysis and missing values. Independent sample-‘t test’ was withal introduced
by Dr.S.Gandhimathi on the aspects of computerization. Two independent sample
and its example of chi-square test and challenges in econometric quandaries were
presented by Dr.S.Gandhimathi.
ROLE OF COMPUTERISATION IN RESEARCH
Dr.B.P.Chandramohan,Associate Professor and Head of the Department of
Economics, Presidency College,Chennai,expounded the role of computers in the
field of research.Dr.B.P.Chandramohan explicated computation utilizing software
packages.Computers makes the research method facile and calculations and works
in processing innumerable data can be done with facileness and speed. Computers
are additionally utilizable in economics research. Various theory and concept
implements which included generalequilibrium, supply anddemand, marginalization,
elasticity, internal and external economy, matrix, engenderment function,
consumption function etc.Data amassment, sequence theory-hypothesis functiondata and testing-Incipient theory.
The consequentiality of data amassment in the field of economic research which
deals with engenderment,employment,investment etc.Computers provide a gap
between formal theory and immensely colossal data base.Computerisation avails in
decrementing or acts as an implement for reducing the involution in the modern
technological and economic world. Computer stimulation techniques applied to infra
regional quandary.Leontieff input –output model showed transaction between
sectors, activities or regions centered in the form of inputs engendered by one from
all sectors and output engendered by one sold for all other sectors. Also computers
bridging gap between accumulated body of formal theory and growing availability of
immensely colossal data base. Computers are potentially associated with
development orchestrating, demography, regime administration and accounting.
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Dr.B.P Chandramohan concluded by expounding that computers are not only
machines that only compare, it requires programming on it can only execute
programme.
DATA ANALYSIS BY SOFTWARE
Dr. V. Nagaraja Naidu, Associate Pedagogia, Department of Economics, M.G
College, Trivandrum, expounded the data analysis through different software. Data
analysis includes analytical and statistical software packages additionally. Dr.Naidu
expounded Data Analysis through SPSS.He explicated the process of systematically
applying statistical techniques. Data Mining which is immensely colossal amassment
of data into erudition cleaning and integration is withal selection and
transformation. Data mining is an evaluation and presentation of stages of data
analysis. Data mining or statistical analysis procedure includes three consequential
tasks which is descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and associative statistics.
Issues to be considered in making data analysis are nominal, ordinal, internal, ratio
scales and sundry quantifications of scales. Variants of data which include time
series data, cross section data and pooled data. Explanation predicated on
statistical implements, purport of analysis, estimation utilizing statistical software
and interpretation of result was done.
Data transformation and checking posit of technique for which data was utilized was
additionally considered. Access to software, manner of presenting data and extent
of data analysis was withal covered. A statistical package by source which is open
source software, public domain, and free ware, proprietary and integrates in was
expounded.
The second part of Dr.Naidu’s presentation included statistical package for the
convivial science(SPSS).SPSS include window process, data window, variable view
window, output window,chart editor window ,data type quantification level and
variable list icon.Basic structure of SPSS data files, management of data and file by
SPSS and statistical potential of SPSS which include frequencies,descriptive,cross
tabs,t-tests,correlation,regression etc was expounded.
Conclusion
The ICSSR Two days National Seminar concluded on 6th December 2013 with the
valedictory session presided by Sri Shankaranarayanan,Retired CMO,FACT.
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c. Research Methodology Course in Social Science:The Southern Regional Centre of ICSSR, Hyderabad has been extending
financial assistance for conducting Research Methodology Course. The Centre has
identified some selective universities in the south which can be requested to
conduct a two week Research Methodology Course for M.Phil and PhD scholars. The
Southern Regional Centre of ICSSR extended financial assistance to the tune of
Rs.1.00 lakh to conduct Research Methodology Course.
1. Two dayFaculty Development Program on “Role of SPSS in Academic
Research”from 19th - 20th July2013 Organized by Faculty of Management
Studies, Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute University, Maduravoyal,
Chennai
The Program commenced with an inaugural session at 9.30 AM on19July2013.Prof
S Ramalingam, after welcoming all the participants, introduced the Faculty
Development Program as well as the resource person, Dr R Kasilingam, Professor,
Department of Management Studies, Pondicherry University.
50participants, comprising of research scholars, faculty members andsomescientists
from the industry had assembled in the Computer Laboratory, wherein all the
computers are equipped with the SPSS software, etc provided by the resource
person. A handbook [more than 100pages] containing working instructions and a
CD containing software are provided to all the participants.
On the first day, there were THREE sessions covering the following topics:
Session I: Statistical concepts and its applications–Basic concepts, organizing data,
sampling techniques, determining the sample size, various stages in data analysis,
procedure for testing of Hypotheses, concept of value and parametric and nonparametric tests and its interpretation.
Session II: Steps in analysing data with SPSS, preparing descriptive statistics and
preparing graph, etc from the data.
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Session III: Statistical techniques in univariate and bivariate analysis using
secondary data, etc. Bivariate analysis using secondary data, hypotheses testing
fora single population.
On the second day, there were THREE sessions covering the following topics:
Session I: Multivariate analysis– dependence method, multiple regression analysis
and discriminant analysis.
Session II: Multivariate analysis using AMOS, confirmatory factor analysis [CFA]
and structural equation model [SEM].
Session III: Multivariate analysis– independence method, cluster analysis and
factory analysis.
Dr R Kasilingam, Resource Person is interacting with the participants
All participants were actively involved in the process of learning the theoretical
background covering the statistical tools and had opportunity to apply these
concepts in the software and really enjoyed the hands-on experience. All the
queries, both theoretical as well as practical, raised by the participants were
clarified by the resource person to the satisfaction of the participants.
During the practical sessions, participants were provided with the sample data and
are required to do some exercises using the SPSS software. These exercises gave
ample opportunity for the participants to learn the utilities of the software.
In the evening of the second day, Prof Dr A Thirunavukkarasu, Dean-Research, Dr
MGR Educational and Research Institute share his experience with the participants
and gave some practical tips to them. Some of the participants expressed their
opinion about the content and quality of the program. At the end, Dean-Research
distributed the certificates to the participants.
Dr B Neeraja, Assistant Professor, FoMS has proposed the vote of thanks.
2. Six day Workshop on “Research Methodology and Quantitative
Techniques with Computer Applications in Social Sciences” from 3rd – 7th
October, 2013 Organized by Dept. of Psychology, St. Francis College of Women
Uma Nagar, Begumpet, Hyderabad
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Introduction
Established in 1973, the Department of Psychology now offers UG and PG courses.
Its objective is to endow societywith trained and competent professionals and
develop a research attitude in the students.
A five day National Workshop in Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods in
the Social Sciences was conducted in association with ICSSR in commemoration of
the Ruby Jubilee of the Department.
Day 1
The Inaugural program began with the lighting of the lamp which was followed by
Ms. HarshikaGudi‘s rendition of VaishnaveJanatho.Yojana, a 2nd year PG student
led us in prayer, invoking God’s blessings and guidance. This was followed by a
graceful lamp dance by the PG 1st year students. The Principal Dr. Sr.
AlphonsaVattolly extended a warm welcome to the dignitaries, the participants and
all those who were present for the Inaugural programme.The dignitaries were then
felicitated and Prof. C. Beena, Head of the Department of Psychology, Osmania
University and Chairperson, ICSSR-SRC, delivered the inaugural address.
The chief guest, Dr. Jaya PrakashRao then addressed the gathering. In what was a
highly informative and engaging talk, he addressed the issue of research in India
and outlined ways and means to improve the quantity and more importantly, the
quality of Indian research.
The first session began with Prof.Beena who discussed sources of ideas for
research, qualities a researcher should possess, what the foundations of social
science research were and the need and purpose of research in the social sciences.
The afternoon’s session was conducted by Assistant Prof. SuashishaRana, from the
Centre for Health Psychology, University of Hyderabad. He delivered a robust
session on what research is and what its goals are. He briefly touched upon the
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steps of research and then went on to give a succinct description of the 3 major
approaches to research where he enumerated the characteristics and method of
data collection for each approach.
He then discussed research type on the basis of Basic and Applied research and
after a short tea break, concluded the session with a focus on action research.
Day 2
The first session of the day was conducted by Prof. S V Satyanarayana, Dean
Faculty of commerce, Osmania University.The professor used the analogy of
building a house to explain the research process. Just as a house needs building
plans to ensure a sturdy construction, research also employs a step by step process
that ensures a robust study.He explained the research process using the 8 step
model and went on to expand on the factors one needs to consider while selecting a
research problem. He then explained the types of research problems, methods of
stating research problems, justifying them and listing out what their components
were. He also explained what hypotheses were, what hypothesis testing was and
type I and type II errors and ended the session by taking questions.
After a short tea-break, Prof. K VenuGopal Reddy, Head of the Department of
Physics, Osmania University and Director of the Central Facilities for Research and
Development, conducted a session on plagiarism. Prof. Reddy commented on the
credibility (or lack thereof) of research activity in India with regards to plagiarism.
He defined plagiarism and described the different types. To avoid this, delegates
were instructed to quote, paraphrase and summarise and then cite and refer
meticulously. Prof. Reddy listed out anti-plagiarism software and explained how
they worked and ended the session by answering the delegates’ questions.
The post lunch session was conducted by Prof. MeenaHariharan, Director, Centre
for Health Psychology, University of Hyderabad. She delivered a lecture on
Sampling Procedures and the importance of sampling in research. One of the
biggest problems with research studies in the social sciences, she observed, was
improper sampling. Further, she advised that being specific about the population
being studied would help researchers identify the appropriate sampling method.
Results, she reminded, were dependent on how the sample was drawn and what
the sample size was. Choosing an inappropriate sample or sampling method would
result in sampling errors and compromise the generalizability of the study. One of
the major learning outcomes was that while we can’t study the whole population,
we can certainly take steps to ensure that our samples are apt representations of
the population.
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Day 3
Day 3 began with a session on Survey Research that was conducted by Dr. D.K. Lal
Das, a research consultant. Dr. Das began by talking about the significance of nonexperimental research in India, particularly that of the survey method. He defined
Survey Research and explained the concept of Property Disposition Research
Paradigm on which Survey research is based. He drew attention to the fact that
Survey Research focuses on the investigation of causal relationships and not just
correlation. He emphasized the difference between the two and cautioned against
inferring spurious relationships. He enumerated survey research designs, sampling
design and data collection methods.
After a tea-break, Dr.Das conducted a session on Questionnaires which he said
were one of the most common tools used in social science research. He went on to
describe the steps of construction and then discussed levels of measurements and
briefly mentioned the statistical tests that could be used for each level. He moved
on to explaining question formats and ended with a short introduction to Likert
and Thurston Scales.
The post lunch sessions were conducted by Prof SudarshanRao, ICSSR Senior
Fellow, Department of Library Sciences, Osmania University. In what was a highly
interesting and interactive session, Prof.Rao took the delegates though the process
of writing a literature review,that includedmethods of searching and retrieving
information, methods of searching databases, locating sources of information,
guidelines for writing a review of literature and planning a review of literature.He
emphasized on the fact that the review of literature plays a crucial role in the
selection of a topic and in the identification of a research problem. He was of the
view that the APA format was the best format for social science reports.
After the evening’s tea-break, Prof Rao demonstrated the E Resources/ INFLIBNET
e-journal feature on Osmaina University’s website that gives registered users
access to full text journals and articles. A veritable source of information, Prof Rao
also gave participants a list of links and websites they could go to in order to access
relevant literature.
The final session began with the delegates introducing themselves and mentioning
their academic background. The speaker, Mrs.BrinelleD’Souzafrom Tata Institute of
Social Sciences, Mumbai described the 7 components of a research paper, ending
with an emphasis on the importance of avoiding plagiarism.
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Day 4
The focus of day 4’s sessions was on statistics and statistical analysis using SPSS.
The morning’s session was conducted by Dr.SuashishaRana, Assistant Professor,
Centre for Health Psychology, University of Hyderabad. Dr. Rana covered Data
Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Normal probability curve and inferential statistics.
This session formed the theoretical base for the afternoon’s session on SPSS which
was conducted by Dr.RavindranathK.Murthy.
Dr. Murthy began the session with a recap of statistical methods and introduced the
delegates to IBM SPSS, research organisation, data cleansing and data validation.
In what was a very hands on session, he demonstrated that even beginners could
use SPSS confidently and interpret data with ease. He ended his 7 hour marathon
session by taking questions with all the enthusiasm he had started with. It was
truly an information packed and engaging day.
Day 5
The morning’s session on ethical and legal considerations in research was
conducted by Dr. KalpanaKannabiran, Director, Centre for Social Development,
Hyderabad. Her session covered the vast topic of ethical codes and how it is
different for the social sciences. She started off by telling about the on-going
debate on the need for ethics in social sciences as not all social science research is
data based. She informed the delegates that while there were ethical boards for
social science research in many places abroad; in India there is no clear ethical
board. She went on to talk about the basic principles that are followed: the first one
being the principle of ‘No harm’; second being the’ line of treatment or
intervention.’ She stressed on problems like whether or not treatment will be
stopped once research is over as the subject may have been benefiting from the
intervention and also asked researchers to consider whether the client would
benefit from the research study.
Dr. Kalpana ended the session by talking about one of the most important ethical
concerns which arise with research involving vulnerable people; the ethical issues
here being the ways in which one would present their findings without increasing
their vulnerability and how one would protect them from becoming even more
vulnerable. Before concluding, the speaker answered questions from participants on
the role of ethics in Indian society.
After a tea-break, Prof. Jyotsna, Chairperson, Board of Studies, Political Science,
Osmania University and Dr.Swaswati, HOD, Political Science, St. Francis College for
women took the session on abstract writing and evaluation. The session began
with Prof.Jyotsna explaining the core idea behind writing an abstract which is to
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summarise a research paper. She then distinguished between the introduction and
the abstract and listed out the characteristics of an abstract. She went onto explain
the various sections of an abstract and spoke about the differences between the
abstract of a research paper and that of a thesis. She briefly commented on the
MLA format. Dr.Swaswati gave pointers on the practical aspects of writing an
abstract and ended the session by giving hands on assignment on abstract writing.
Valedictory Function
The valedictory function began with a prayer. Mrs. Tina FernandesHOD, Psychology,
St. Francis College then gave the welcome address.She welcomed the chief guest,
Dr. G Srinivas, joint secretary of the UGC-SERO and congratulated the participants
for their initiative and commitment to better themselves and make a difference in
research. She ended by urging students to set goals for themselves and to strongly
stand for something that can give their life a direction and purpose.
This was followed by a feedback session where the delegates, Mr.D. SrinivasRao,
Lecturer in Commerce,Bhavans Vivekananda College, said that he found the session
on SPSS most interesting . Ms.Afshan, Dyslexia Therapist, Research Scholar and
Director, Ripples, Center for Advanced Learning said that the workshop changed her
perspective of research and researchers and has inspired her to do her PhD.Mr. Anil
Kumar, Social Worker & Secretary – OISCA said that he enjoyed the workshop and
would have been happier if it lasted 2 more days. He also appreciated the staff of
the Dept. of Psychology who he felt participated wholeheartedly in the
sessions.Ms.Arthi R, Research Scholar, Center for Health Psychology, University of
Hyderabad was highly appreciative of all the staff and students of the dept. for the
hard work put in for the big success of the workshop and finally Ms.Jyothsna,
Principal, Lotus National School, Attapur,prepared a meaningful presentation where
she said it was a vast learning experience and she felt privileged to attend the
workshop. All the delegates agreed that the workshop was well organised and that
they benefitted greatly from the knowledge and experience of the resource persons.
Next, Ms. Margaret invited the chief guest to address the gathering. He began his
address by appreciating the management, staff, students and resource persons for
organising the 5 day workshop. He went on to comment on the state of research in
India saying that it is in the peculiar position where the studies are driven primarily
by the guide, irrespective of students’ interests or ability. He also said that research
is often undertaken casually by researchers as they are compelled to acquire a PhD
in order to fulfil the requirements of an academic position.
Therefore, he said, a workshop that imparts research skills is of immense
importance in improving the quality of research irrespective of what discipline a
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researcher is. Besides developing good quantitative research skills, communication
and computer skills along with strong ethics will go a long way in improving
research in India.
After the chief guest’s address Dr.Sr. Christine Fernandes the Coordinator of the
workshop and Vice principal of the college proposed the vote of thanks. This was
followed by the distribution of the certificates and the day was ended with rendering
of the national anthem.
3. Three day National Workshop on “Research Methodology in Social
Sciences” from 7th – 10th October, 2013 organized by the Department of
Commerce, Little Flower Degree College, Uppal, Hyderabad.
ICSSR sponsored three days National Workshop on Research Methodology in Social
Sciences organized by the department of commerce, Little Flower Degree College,
Uppal, Hyderabad from 07-10-13 to 09-10-13.The workshop was meticulously
planned to benefit the pursuant of research. As a part, invitation has been extended
to many undergraduate colleges and to the research scholars of various disciplines,
requested the experts to deliver their expertise on the topics set and all other
arrangements of workshop were made ready well in advance under the guidance of
the principal and the vice – principal. As a result the total enrollment was 51
consists both teaching faculty from various under graduating colleges and the
research scholars registered under various disciplines. The three day workshop has
been designed to cover total 10 sessions including inaugural and valedictory
sessions. Three sessions have run each day consisting two pre-lunch sessions and
one post lunch session. The detailed report of the workshop is presented here.
Day-I (October7, 2013)
The first day (07-10-13, Mon) commenced with a brief inaugural session by lighting
lamp by the principal of the college Rev. Bro. Jaico Gervasis and Vice – principal Ms.
Jayanthi Reddy and accompanied by key note speaker of the day Rev. Ambrose
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pinto, principal, Aloysius college, Bangalore. Principal Rev. Bro. Jaico Geravasis has
delivered the introductory note of the workshop. In his note, he has stressed the
importance of research and the purpose of research which has invited all to get
ready for the meaningful learning of the sessions.
Session I:
Research
Introduction to Research & Challenges to Social Sciences
Resource Person: Dr. Ambrose Pinto, Principal, St. Aloysius College, Bangalore.
In his Key note address Dr. Ambrose Pinto has enlighten the gathering on the
importance of research in social sciences to address the burning issues of present
societal conditions. In his keynote address, Dr. Pinto has highlighted the issues of
‘Narmada Bachavo-Rehabilitation’ and the problems of the native tribes and the
various other social problems on which little research carried out before offering
remedy to the problems. The talk was thought provoking to the participants to
relate their topics in research and many queries were answered and clarified.
Session II: “Accessing Information, Review & APA”
Resource Person: Prof. Sudharshan Rao, Senior Fellow, ICSSR & dept of library
& information sciences
In session II Prof. Sudarshan Rao, has delivered talk on “Accessing information,
Review & APA”. The session was helpful to have clarity on the importance of review
of literature and APA format writing. The vast experience of the speaker in the area
of research has been helpful to the participants in clarifying their queries. His
modesty in clarifying the queries has left a positive mark on the minds of the
researchers. The detailed explanation of contents on accessing information and
review of literature has enabled everyone present very interesting and to undertake
their research with deep understanding by detailed review of the literature.
Session III: “Types of Research Data & Research Design”
Resource Person: Dr. Jayasree, Asst.Prof, IPE, Hyderabad.
The post lunch session of the day I addressed by Dr. Jayasree, Asst.Prof, IPE, Hyd
on “Types of research data and research design”. The session was an interactive
one based on discussions on designing the research to avoid the loss of time,
resources and energies of a researcher. She has elaborated the discussion on
exploratory research, experimental research, descriptive research and empirical
research which has given clarity about the types of research they are pursuing. The
second part of the session discussion has helped in the understanding of research
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design. She has underlined the importance of research design before embarking on
the work of research.
Day II: (October 8, 2013, Tuesday)
Session I: “Introduction to software packages in statistical analysis”
Resource Person: Dr. Ravindranath .K .Murthy, Dept. of Psychology, O.U,
Hyderabad.
The day II of the workshop was totally allocated to the learning of SPSS package in
all the three sessions. Dr. Ravindranath K. Murthy, Dept of Psychology, o.u, Hyd
has handled the three sessions. In session I “Introduction to software packages in
statistical analysis”, he has provided the theoretical inputs on understanding of
statistical terminology and conceptual understanding of the software packages. The
detailed explanation of fundamental terminology has helped to understand the
application of SPSS, scales of measurement and inferential statistical tools
Session II & III “Practical sessions on application of SPSS in research”
In Session II & III Dr. Ravindranath has enabled every participant of workshop to
execute the various exercises using SPSS package in the well equipped computer
lab of the college. The sessions have run up to 6.00p.m. in order to facilitate the
practice of the given exercises on the learning of SPSS package on the request and
the interest of the participants. Though the day was a long one, the feedback was
excellent as every participant has experienced the enriched learning in SPSS
package which has given them immense satisfaction. Later the sufficient practice
was assigned by providing the relevant exercises to participants. Though the
session was purely technical, the participants have learned effectively. Sessions
went on the practice of exercises on the calculation of statistical measures such as
mean, median, mode, standard deviation, co- variance, correlation and tests of
significance.
Day III (October9, 2013, Wednesday)
The last day three sessions were designed to cover the topics of ‘Sampling in
research processes, ‘Methods of data collection’ and ‘Report writing, findings &
observations’
Session I: “Sampling in research process
Resource Person: Prof.S.V.Satyanarayana, dean, dept. of commerce, O.U, Hyd
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The session I of the day dealt on the topic “Sampling in research process by
Prof.S.V.Satyanarayana dean, dept of commerce, O.U, Hyd. In his session, Prof.
S.V. Satyanarayana has elaborated the discussion on sample design. His rich
experience was very much helpful to participants to have clarity on the sample
selection of their study. Many have been clarified their queries relating to sample
design and the methods of data collection. The elaborate session went on the
discussion of sampling techniques, selection of sample, sample size and the
relevance of sample to the population.
Session II: Methods of data collection
Resource Person: Dr. Madhavi Latha, faculty, HCU
Session II was dealt by Dr. Madhavi Latha, faculty, HCU on “Methods of data
collection”. She has explained the methods of data collection through sharing her
study experience and also enlighten on the innovative methods of data collection.
Her discussion went on the methods of collection of primary data as well secondary
data, the various sources of data availability and the techniques to obtain the
information required.
Session III: “Report writing and findings & observations”
Resource Person: Dr.C. Padmaja Shaw, Dept of journalism, O.U, Hyd.
The session III of the last day was on the topic of “Report writing of the Thesis and
findings & observations” was handled by Dr. Padmaja Shaw.C , Dept of journalism.
O.U, Hyd. Dr. Shaw has explained the various precautions to be followed in
reporting the research work. The session was participative and many have been
clarified of their queries. Her session was on the discussion of the various important
notes which should be recorded regarding the observations and findings of the
study and updating the review of literature etc.
Valedictory:
The valedictory session was chaired by Prof. K. Prathap Reddy, Director,O.U,
Hyderabad along the Principal Bro. Jaico Geravasis and the Vice-Principal
Ms.Jayanthi Reddy. In the valedictory note Prof. K. Prathap Reddy has categorically
stated the importance of quality of research and the concern of the government to
promote the quality of higher education in order to make the country to be on par
with the other advanced countries in regard to research. He has also expressed his
due appreciations for conducting the national workshop in well-organized manner to
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the management of the college. At the end, all the participants were awarded the
certificate of participation along the DVD of the three day workshop. The other
areas such as lunch and refreshment arrangement and all the gadgets required for
smooth conduct of three day workshop are well taken care by the well trained
staff.
Feedback: Feedback of the participants is very positive and encouraging as they
expressed that the three days learning was very useful to them in pursuing
research work in systematic manner with understanding and clarity of thought. The
three day workshop has come out with the meaningful learning and the fulfillment
of the desired objective. Therefore management of the college expresses gratitude
for giving an opportunity to organize a National Workshop on Research
Methodology in Social Sciences.
4. Two day National Workshop on “Methodology on the Other Backward
Classes: Exclusion, Empowerment and Modernization” from 9th – 10th
November, 2013 Organized by Dept. of Geography, Osmania University,
Hyderabad.
A two-day National Workshop on Research Methodology was held on 9-10
November 2013 in the ICSSR Conference Hall of Osmania University Guest House,
O.U. Campus, Hyderabad. This workshop has been organised in association with the
Centre for Social Development and Department of Geography, Osmania University,
Hyderabad. It is sponsored by ICSSR (SRC), Hyderabad and UGC Unit, Osmania
University, Hyderabad.
A total of 23 Resource Persons made presentation of their research questions,
approaches and methodological Perspective. The Workshop was divided into seven
Academic Sessions and a summing up session. The oral presentations were
followed by discussions.
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The opening session of methodology workshop (09/11/13) was chaired by Prof
Kancha Ilaiah in which Co- Director of the project Prof P L Vishweshwer Rao gave
welcome address and outlined the aims and objectives of workshop. He mentioned
the main reason behind organizing workshop was to get to know the areas of study
selected by each resource person and at the same time to have an idea of the
conceptual/theoretical framework and methodology of research area.
Project Director Prof S Simhadri gave an account of the formulation OBC Project
and explained about the themes of the project. He opined that the OBCs have been
totally cut off from the state making processes and stated that the entire public
sphere has got casteized. So there is a need of democratizing the public sphere by
undertaking studies on the processes of OBC exclusion, empowerment and
modernization/ development. Senior Research Fellow of the project, Prof Adapa
Satyanarayana said that through this project an attempt would be made to analyze
the processes of dominance, exclusion subordination and empowerment of OBCs.
He also made it clear that the project seeks to analyse the dynamics of domination
and subordination and fill the gap between data base and analytical studies.
Prof Kancha Ilaiah talked about the lack of OBC representation and the need of
historical demarcation of OBCs in the universities, media, institutions and
theoretical proposals. He said that Dalits confronted about their identity in terms of
ideological articulation and critiquing the Brahminical philosophies and hegemonic
structures. Consequently the dominant forces have started recognizing Dalits and
their identity. Ilaiah argued that in the same way the OBCs also have to carve out
the different space for themselves from the dominant Brahmins in order to get
recognised as it happened in the case of Dalits. He suggested that the focus of
research should not be the package business or mere empirical accounts of
exclusion and dominance. He felt that rather than narrating the agonies and simply
pitying ourselves, efforts should be made to create theories, ideologies and
conceptual framework out of community experiences which could be done by going
away from the existing conventional methodologies. He also expressed the view
that the project has a calibre to change the knowledge system.
The first academic session was chaired by Prof K Murali Manohar. Dr. G Aloysius
was the first speaker of this session. He talked about Critical Ethnography. He
suggested that the concept of emancipation should be added to the project
research frame work. He said that communities should be described according to
their aspirations and their relations with other communities. While talking about
who is the excluder? he recommended that the emphasis should be on the
deconstruction of the excluder. He also advised that a researcher should never
believe in what he/she sees or hears instead he/she should explore and find out the
reality himself/herself.
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Dr. Braj Ranjan Mani talked about Imperative of a Core Ideological Formation. In
his presentation he discussed how knowledge production process is deceptive since
its beginning. He further said that the knowledge would always be corrupted as the
process of knowledge production and its dissemination has partial, biased and
prejudiced. He mentioned that Ambedkar, Phule and Periyar tried to develop
alternative ways of liberation for the welfare of common masses. He also suggested
the need of differentiating between development and social development. He said
that the former has been by and large value free, while social development is
value-laden.
Prof I Thirumali shared his thoughts on DNT Communities. He gave an
anthropological account of how the term called ‘nomadic tribes’ came into existence
in the colonial rule. He also mentioned about the process of criminalization of
tribes. He further mentioned that the government’s efforts for resettlement of tribes
resulted in confining these people to one place as they were under the surveillance
of state for being branded as criminal tribes.
Prof K Srinivasulu talked about Weaver’s Community. He gave a broader idea of his
plan of study. He explained about the Weaver sector, Co-operative sector and
capitalist (Master Weaver) sector. He stated that he would be focusing on the
research questions like: What are the forms of exclusion and marginalization of
weaver community? What are the resistances by these communities? Diversities of
the formation of community/caste to be understood as a productive category and
as an elective category.
Prof I Thirumali was the chair person for the second academic session. The first
speaker in this session, Prof Kancha Ilaiah spoke on Gautam Budhha. He said that
the title of his paper would be Gautam Budhha and Shudra Liberation and the main
concern of his paper would be to link Gautam Budhha with Shudras.
Prof A K Verma talked about the Changing Social Profile of OBCs in Uttar Pradesh.
He stated he wish to focus on some of the questions in his research paper: One, are
all the castes/sub-castes included in OBC list really OBCs? If not, which castes in
OBC list are wrongly placed and why? What could be the OBC population in UP after
wrongly placed castes/sub-castes have been excluded from OBC list? How to
identify the castes wrongly placed in the OBC category so as to give them their
correct identity and put them in correct caste group? According to him, these
questions are relevant as they would impact the issues of identity, empowerment
and political representation of both the leftover OBCs and those castes /sub-castes
that would be excluded from the OBC list in UP. Dr Anjaiah spoke on the OBC
Movement in Andhra Pradesh in which he provided broad contours of articulation
and mobilization.
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The third academic session was chaired by Prof K Srinivasulu. Prof Mani Kumar
talked about the problems and prospects OBC Movement in Tamil Nadu. Dr Arvind
Kumar spoke on Mandals of Mdhepura: A Saga of forgotten Leadership. In the
presentation he gave detailed information about the Mandals namely Ras Bihari
Mandal, Shiv Nandan Mandal and B P Mandal on which his research paper would be
focused. He suggested that the decade of 1990’s heard two echoes one of Mandela
and that of Mandal, hence it would be worthwhile to explore the lost leadership of
Mandals of Madhepura.
Dr E Venkatesu’s presentation dealt with Social Deprivation to Silent Revolution:
The Political Mobilization Process of Other Backward Classes in India. The objectives
of his paper are: To critically analyze the nature of social deprivation through the
ages, To examine the conceptual framework to fit in the social theories, To highlight
the nature of political mobilization process and To focus on the implications of
political mobilization for policy making. He said that he would look at Theory of
Relative
Deprivation,
Capabilities
Deprivation,
Silent
Revolution
and
Dalitbahujanisation as a Conceptual framework. He stated that he would also look
at the Instruments of Political Mobilization; Caste Associations, Federation of Caste
Associations and participation of OBCs in the Party Politics.
The second day of workshop (10/11/2013) began with fourth academic session
presided by Dr R Akhileshweri. Prof Murali Manohar spoke about the Political
Marginalization. He gave the status report of marginalized OBC communities while
talking about the caste influences. He gave statistical analyses of Andhra Pradesh
Politics and the nature of OBC participation and representation. He mentioned that
even though OBCs constituted a major part of population in Andhra Pradesh, the
educational dropout rate, poverty and mortality are higher in OBCs. Even female
and youth literacy rate is very low among them. He stated that some of the districts
in Andhra Pradesh do not have OBC political/electoral representation at all. The
votes of OBC’s are used but power is controlled by the Upper castes. He said that in
AP, Reddys vote for Congress, Kammas vote for TDP but as far as OBCs are
concerned, they do not have any separate political party; they have been excluded
and neglected from the political space.
Prof P L Vishweshwer Rao talked on Media and Exclusion. He explained how media
is excluding the majority of population in India and how it was casteist, sexist, and
anti-democratic in its nature. It has a monolithic character. The monopoly of
ownership (Tata, Ambani) could be seen not only in other sectors but also in Media.
It has been so overwhelmingly dominated by upper caste men where the absence
of Dalits and OBCs could be found. Their voices (marginalized voices) go unheard
even though the aim of media is to give voice to the voiceless. Media excludes 80%
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of people, yet it claims with courage that it represents the society. He also
mentioned some of the issues like lack of social diversity, Hindu upper caste
dominance, pervasive gender bias, absence of Adivasis/ Dalits in decision making,
nominal representation of OBCs, and proportionate inclusion of Christian and
presence of only upper caste women in media. He said that he would be interested
to present the situation of OBCS, to examine the social and economical profiles of
OBC journalists and the nature of coverage and ownership of media.
Prof G Aloysius explained the characteristic features of Periyar’s ideology. He said
that Periyar considered caste as the inseparable phenomenon of the caste Hindu
Indian society. He mentioned that in Tamil Nadu one question is generally asked
that why there is a need of calling backward classes? And who determines the
criteria of backwardness? While Periyar also raised the question that how mass of
the people could be termed as Backward? Instead he suggested the term nonBrahmins for the masses. He also said that collective degradation is forgotten under
the term ‘social backwardness’.
The fifth academic session was headed by Prof Aloysius. Miss Nilekha talked about
Savitribai Phule. She mentioned how Savitribai Phule has been kept away from the
upper caste dominated mainstream academia even though she was the first lady
teacher in India.
The exclusion of OBC intellectuals and pioneers from the
academic world was because of the dominance of Brhaminical upper caste ideology
and their control over knowledge production and its circulation. She said that she
would focus on the issues like: Women’s literature of the reform movement in order
to contextualize Savitribai Phule’s position, colonial articulation of gender and its rearticulation by the marginalized majority and critical reading of Savitribai Phule’s
writings to understand her status as a social thinker. Prof K Srinivasulu spoke on
Ambedkar. He explained plan of research paper. He said that his main focus would
be The Annihilation of Caste for re-reading Ambedkar. He mentioned that he would
look at the issues such as how does caste reproduce itself? And how caste has
become structurally hierarchical? He also stated that caste perpetuates graded
inequality. It is a historical specificity of India and the moral basis of this caste
system is Brahminism. Mr Ashok Tankashala talked about OBC Empowerment. He
raised a question that why the issues of BCs, SCs and STs are not addressed
together. He stated that the people are not able to unite and organize themselves
and to achieve the political power. He also said the attempts should be made to
bring all these people together and achieve political power.
Dr. Braj Ranjan Mani was the chair person for sixth academic session. Prof
Channabasavaiah talked on Marine Fisheries and focused on the impact
modernization of fishing occupation and its impact on the communities. He also
explained the implications of the entry of capitalists into the marine fishing sector.
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Mr. Ramchadrudu spoke about Inland Fisheries and processes of marginalization of
traditional communities and occupations. Prof. Ravinder spoke about the social
profiles, marginalization and mobilization strategies of shepherd communities.
Prof P L Vishweshwer Rao chaired the seventh and the last academic session of the
workshop. Dr R Akhileshweri spoke about Gender and Development. She said that
patriarchy (not limited to the upper caste only) is older than caste in India. As per
the historical accounts it could be seen that woman was made the first slave of
human kind. She further stated that health; economical, social, political aspect of
women needs to be focused. She said that the mortality rate is higher among OBC
women and the rate of sex trafficking is also larger among OBC women. She also
mentioned that the role of women in the process of production is not acknowledged
(e.g. artisanal community, fishery, weaving etc.). She showed interest in working
on Patriarchy and Caste rather than on Gender.
Prof Adapa Satyanarayana talked on Christian OBCs and the problems faced by
them. He suggested conversion as an emancipator of the lower castes. The spiritual
and ideological resistance of the OBC’s through conversion to Christianity was
perceived as challenge to Brahmanical hegemony. Through religious conversion the
OBC could attain a noticeable progress both in the spiritual and material realms.
However, he felt the Christian community still are suffering with disabilities in terms
of representation and empowerment.Prof S Simhadri spoke about Development
Policies under the shadow of Caste. He argues that the developmental space in the
context of India is largely appropriated by the upper castes, excluding the OBC’s.
While talking about the scenario in Andhra Pradesh he said the Reddies and
Kammas have converted Globalization into caste-based enterprises. He opined that
developmental policies at the national and state level have not taken cognizance of
the OBCs entrepreneurial capabilities; consequently they were marginalized and
excluded.
In summing up session, Prof G Aloysius, Prof Mani Kumar, Prof A K Verma, Prof K
Srinivasulu, Prof K Murali Manohar, Prof I Thirumali, Dr E Venkatesu, Dr. Reddappa
and others expressed their views on the workshop in the form of feedback. The
scholars have expressed satisfaction with regard to the themes/topics taken up for
research. In order to consolidate the on-going research project it has been
suggested to organize OBC academic and intellectual forum and to create scholarly
net work. Such an organized effort will exert pressure on the state agencies
towards policy formulation. It has also been suggested to organize more OBC
workshops/academic meetings in different parts of the country and popularize the
research findings among the civil societal groups. Formation of E-group was also
suggested for more effective communication among OBC scholars/researchers. The
need to focus on the study of OBC language, culture and religion was also
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mentioned. It was felt that in studying the OBC problems greater thrust should be
given to conceptual and theoretical framework. The empirical studies required to be
situated in the theoretical/ideological frame, so as to clarify the central focus of
research.
5. Four day “Training Programme in Research Methodology for Ph.D.
Scholars of Commerce” from 11th – 14th November, 2013 Organized by
Faculty of Commerce, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
The Department of Commerce organized the workshop on Research Methodology
for its research scholars numbering 129 for four days between 11th and 14th
November, 2013. The scholars were made into batches of about 35 each and each
batch was provided the required training in the preparation of the research
proposal. While the forenoon session was devoted to provide theoretical inputs to
the students on the aspects such as:
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4.
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6.
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Statement of the research problem
Sub-division of the research problem into research questions
Identifying the need and importance of the study
Conversion of research questions into research objectives
Formulation of hypotheses
Research methodology
Cauterization
The afternoon session was devoted to make the scholars to actually prepare the
research proposal. Further, the scholars were asked to prepare a spread sheet
providing the following details pertaining to the present status of their research
work in the following format:
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Accessing the existing and relevant knowledge
Formulation of concepts
Statement of hypotheses
Design of research
Collection of data
Analysis and evaluation of data etc.
Further, the scholars were made into small groups of about seven each and each
group was assisted by an experienced professor of the department of commerce
and scholars were made to draft a research proposal on their own.
The main idea behind the workshop is to ignite the scholars and bring them to the
research track. The workshop is only a small beginning and it will be followed up
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with series of sessions by the department and the progress of the work of the
scholars will be continuously monitored.
The day-wise attendance of the scholars was as follows:
I day: 29; II day: 29; III day: 34; IV day: 37
Apart from the resource persons from the department, the following outside experts
provided the necessary inputs to the scholars:
1. Prof. S. Galab, Director, CESS, Hyderabad
2. Prof. C. Beena, Director, ICSSR – SRC
Dr. S.F. Chandrasekhar, Siva Shivani Institute of Management, Hyderabad
6. Six day workshop on “Research Methods and Data Analysis in
Education” from 2nd – 7th December, 2013 Organized by Department of
Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
The Osmania University, established in 1918, is the seventh oldest in the country,
third oldest in the south India and the first to be established in the princely state of
Hyderabad. The Osmania University Training College came into existence and
started functioning with effect from 31.8.1928. At that time B.T Degree was
awarded after successful completion of the programme. In 1947, the college was
shifted to the university campus and was renamed as University College of
Education. Under the centrally sponsored scheme, to strengthen and reorganize
teacher education, a number of teacher education institutions were upgraded to
CTE, and a few into IASE centers of excellence, research and innovations.
Accordingly the University College of Education, Osmania University was upgraded
to the status of I A S E during the year 1996-97.
The Department of Education offers U G, P G courses as well as Ph. D. course.
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A Six Day workshop on Research Methods and Data Analysis in Education
was conducted in the department of Education, Osmania University for Research
Scholars of Education, from 2nd to 9th December 2013.
Objectives of the Workshop
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To develop among research scholars a good foundation in various methods of
Research
To familiarize research scholars with sampling procedures
To orient research scholars about various tools of data collection
To equip research scholars with different strategies of Data Analysis
To provide research scholars with hands on experience on SPSS
A Six Day workshop on Research Methods and Data Analysis in Education was
conducted in the department of Education, Osmania University for Research
Scholars of Education.
The workshop began with the inaugural function held at Conference Hall, IASE, O U.
Prof. C. Beena, Director, ICSSR-SRC was the Chief Guest and Prof. K. S. Sudheer
Reddy presided the Inaugural function. Prof T. Mrunalini, Principal, IASE, O U
introduced the chief guest. Prof. C. Beena gave the inaugural address. Prof. A.
Ramakrishna, Head, Department of Education proposed vote of thanks.
Then first session commenced. Each day four sessions were conducted. In six days
24 sessions were conducted. Each session was of 90 minutes duration. Everyday
first session was from 10.00 a. m. to 11.30 a. m., tea break 11.30 to 11.45, second
session was from 11.45 a. m. to 1.15 p. m., lunch break – 1.15 to 2.00 p. m. Third
session was from 2.00 to 3.30 p. m., tea break from 3.30 to 3.45 and fourth
session was from 3.45 to 5.15 p. m. Resource persons were invited from
institutions like Centre for Economics and Social Studies (CESS), National Institute
of Rural Development (NIRD), Professors from Departments of Education from
Kakatiya University, Warangal, Sri Padmavati Mahila University, Tirupati. Resource
persons from Departments of Statistics, Commerce, Psychology, Education and
Lifelong Learning of Osmania University were also invited.
The topics covered were:
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iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
Idea of Research
Role of Internet in Research
Sample selection
Experimental Design
Case study & Action Research
Phenomenology
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vii.
viii.
ix.
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xii.
xiii.
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Data types & Hypothesis testing
Modes of inquiry, Data collection techniques
Tool preparation
Standardization of Tools
Data collection tools
Sources of Educational statistics
Measures of Central tendency
Correlation & Regression
Parametric tests
Non-Parametric tests
Mutivariate Analysis
T-test one sample, two sample, ANOVA
Panel discussions
SPSS hands-on practice
Report writing
Apart from the lectures, Lab sessions on SPSS (Statistical Package for Social
Sciences) were organized to give students hands-on experience and exposure with
regard to data analysis and interpretation techniques. Feed form was provided to
the scholars, wherein they filled and handed over to the workshop Director, thus
feedback was collected from the participants about the workshop.
The six day workshop concluded with Valedictory. Prof. P. Prasad, Head,
Department of Lifelong Learning & Dean, Telangana University, Nizamabad was the
Chief Guest. Prof. A. Ramakrishna, Head, Department of Education, Osmania
University presided the Valedictory function. Prof. P. Prasad delivered the
valedictory address. Participation Certificates were given to the participants by the
Chief Guest. Participants were provided with workshop folder, a book Research
Methodology and a CD with all the lecture notes. Mrs. Shahnaz Begum, Asst. Prof.
proposed vote of thanks.
7. Two day Workshop on “Data Analysis Using SPSS for Women Research
Scholars” 13th – 14th December, 2013 Organized by Dept. of Economics, OU
College for Women, Koti, Hyderabad.
The Department of Economics is as old as the College itself. Prof. M.F. Jusswalah
was the guiding force behind the establishment of Economics Department in this
College. During 1990-91, Post Graduate Course was introduced for imparting higher
education to Women in the field of Social Sciences. The staff of the department is
engaged in research and has made significant contribution to advanced studies in
Economics. Now, the Department is far-ward to restructuring its course components
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to suit the current requirements of students and prepare them to withstand the
competition and cope with the challenges of the next millennium.
Faculty members are working on Major Research Projects sponsored by UGC and
ICSSR, New Delhi, related to the different core areas such as Tribal economy, Rural
industrialization, Globalization and Macro economy. The faculty is also helping in
Administration both at College level and University level. The department has
conducted Round Table discussions on various economy related aspects, organized
Two National Level Seminars on Urbanization and Women Empowerment during
2009. All the faculty members are engaged in guiding research scholars at M Phil
and PhD level and also supervising for seminar presentations and project report
presentation at PG Level for last several years.
Today, the Department is headed by Prof. J N Rao, who served as NSS Coordinator,
Addl. Chief Warden and Addl. Controller of Examinations at University level and
whose specializations are development and Public Economics and also on foreign
service for about five years at Ethiopia. Department is running the Certificate
course in Family Counselling.
Prof. G. Ramakrishna, who is serving as Dy. Director, Academic Staff College,
Osmania University and also on foreign service for about five years at Ethiopia. His
specialization is in econometrics.
Prof. A.K. Vasudeva Chary, Senior Professor in the Department who served as an
Academic co-coordinator and Controller of Examinations at OUCW and his
specialization areas are Macro Economics and Industrial Economics.
Dr. J.P. Maria, Associate Professor who served as Warden at College level and
University level also. Her specialization is Women and child labour economics. Ms.
A. Lakshmi, Assistant Professor who is serving as Addl. Controller of Examinations
at College and her specialization is Tribal Economics. Dr. B. Madhuri Smitha is
Assistant Professor whose Specialization is financial economics. Dr. K. Bala Ratna
Kumar who joined recently in the department and area of specialization is Women
studies.
A Two day Workshop on Data Analysis using SPSS for Women Research Scholars
which is being organized by the Department of Economics, O.U. College for Women,
Osmania University during 13th& 14th December, 2013. This workshop was
sponsored by ICSSR – SRC, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
The program commenced with the registration of participants at 9.30am on 13th
December, 2013 at the Dept. of Economics, OUCW. Prof. C. Beena, Honorary
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Director, ICSSR – SRC is the chief guest of the first day program. Keynote Address
by Prof. B. Kamaiah, Professor of Economics, University of Hyderabad. Prof. A.
Muralidhar Rao, Head, Dept. of Economics, OU and Prof. G. Laxmaiah, Chairman,
BOS are invited as Guest of Honour and Prof. Sugitha Mathur was conducted
proceedings as a President of the function. Program started with the Introductory
remarks by Prof. G. Ramakrishna and Prof JN Rao briefed about Department
followed by Chief Guest Address and Keynote Address. About 61 Women PhD
scholars have participated the Workshop on 13th and 14th December, 2013. Four
sessions conducted for the benefit of scholars on the first day of workshop.
Speakers are delivered lectures on first day are, Prof. G. Ramakrishna from
Osmania University, Dr. Chandrashekar from Centre for Economics Social Studies,
Hyderabad, Prof. K. Pratap Reddy, from Osmania University and Dr. Vishnuvardhan
from NIN. On the second day also, four technical sessions were conducted by Prof.
Ravindranath K. Murthy, D. Sreedhar Babu. Valedictory function was presided by
the Principal, OU College for Women, Koti. Prof. K. Pratap Reddy Garu, Registrar,
Osmania University was the Chief Guest who delivered Valedictory Address. Prof. R.
Nageshwar Rao, OSD was the Guest of Honour of the day.
Finally, Prof. G. Ramakrishna, Workshop Director, Prof. A. K. Vasudeva Chary, CoCoordinator and Prof. J. N. Rao, Head, Dept. of Economics, OUCW, Koti expressed
their thanks for the members, guests for their participation and for the University
and college administration for their support in organizing the workshop.
8. Six day Workshop on FDP on Research Fundamentals and Data
Analytical Tools” from 20th – 25th January, 2014 Organized by Faculty of
Management Studies, Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute University,
Maduravoyal, Chennai.
About the University
The 21st century poses lots of challenges that could be overcome with the help of
education and technology. Keeping this in mind, the University was started with a
vision of providing better foothold for the students. To succeed in the world today
you need more than just academics. Being aware of the youth placed today, the
University has perceived to nurture and groom the young through Engineering,
Medical, Dental and Humanities and Science
About the Program
Many researchers find data analysis and interpretation as a challenging and
arduous passage in their research process. This FDP aims to educate current as well
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as future researchers in social sciences and in the application of statistical tools in
extracting meaningful data.
A total of 34 participants, comprising of research scholars, faculty members and
some professionals from the industry had assembled in the Computer Laboratory,
wherein all the computers were equipped with the SPSS software, AMOS, E-views,
STATA, etc provided by the resource personnel. A handbook comprising of more
than 150 pages with the working instructions and a CD containing software were
provided to all the participants.
Inauguration
The FDP program commenced with an inaugural session at 9.30 AM on the 20th of
January 2014. The welcome address was given by our Department Head and Prof
Dr S Ramalingam, who also introduced our Guest of Honor and the Resource
personnel for FDP programs’ 1st session, Dr. G Rajendran, Professor and Head,
Department of Management Studies, Anna University.
The first session was handled by Dr G Rajendran, Prof and Head of Management
Studies, Anna University. He kindled the fire inside each participant to carry out
their research methodology with rigor Introduction to Research Methodological
approach was discussed in brief.
After an executive lunch provided by the University the participants sat for the 2nd
Session, which was an hands on experience through SPSS to carry out various tests
like, Univariate, Z-test(Single sample), Z-test (Double sample), t-test, paired t-test,
Non-parametric tests: chi-square, U-test, Kruskal Willis(H-test). The session was
handled by Dr. S. Saravanan, Assistant Professor, Bharathidasan Institute of
Technology.
DAY -2 Dr S Riasudeen from Pondicherry University, shared his personnel
experience along with how to write a Research Article both in International and
National Journals, with many examples he detailed about Report Writing.
Dr. Venkatesa Kumar also from Pondicherry University gave the participants hands
on experience to solve problems using SPSS by following the mentioned
techniques: Correlation, Regression Statistics, Simple Regression, Step wise
Regression, Multiple Regression, Factor Analysis – Basics.
DAY – 3:- Both the sessions on day-3 were handled by Dr. R.Kasilingam, who got
is back to the basics and explained in detail about the use of SPSS. Sample size,
Data Entry and Data Manipulation in SPSS, Basic Statistics – Mean, Median, Chi
square, ANOVA, Correspondence Analysis and Binary Regression.
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DAY – 4:- The entire day’s sessions were handled by Dr.G. Ramasundaram. He
covered many few and complex techniques: Multivariate Analysis using AMOS,
Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Validity
tests, Structural Equation Mode (SEM), Conjoint Analysis.
DAY – 5:- There were two sessions handled by Dr. K.R. Shanmugam, Professor and
Director, Madras School of Social Work. He discussed in detail the theory behind
TIME SERIES and its applications. Hands on experience how to work on E Views
was explained and ARIMA model exercise was carried out.
Excellent hospitality was provided for the participants.
Post lunch he discussed in ARCH model, GARCH and E Garch, Var model, Error
Correction Model, LOGIT and PROBIT.
DAY – 6:- On the final day, the morning session was handled by Dr. R. Kasilingam
By interacting with us and understanding our requirements, through a PhD model
he carried out all the following techniques: Reliability Test (Cronbach’s Alpha),
Construct Validity, Normality Test using One Sample Kolmogorov Smirnov Test,
Research Methodology Sequence, Process for Data Analysis, Data Reduction
Techniques: Factor Analysis, Cluster Analysis and Discriminant Analysis.
Valedictory ceremony
The program began with a Welcome address by the course Director, Dr Uma Tirupathy,
followed by the introduction of our guests by our Departments Deputy HOD Dr Jaya. The
valedictory speech was given by Dr Kalayaperumal, Dean, Faculty of Management
Studies, Dr MGR Educational & Research Institute.
Our Guest of honor for the afternoon sessions program was Dr. C. Beena, South Regional
Director, ICSSR who was felicitated by our management.
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After a brief account of sharing her experience in the Research domain from Osmania
University, she was requested to hand over the certificates to the participants.
The participants shared their experiences at the final session. ‘The panel of Resource
personnel who handled the sessions were resourceful and shared their inputs
elaborately,’ Moiz, PhD Research Scholar from Pondicherry University.
‘The hands on experience rendered through the sessions was useful for us and we will be
able to carry out our analysis easily’ Sanjay, MPhil Research Scholar, Loyola College,
Chennai.
The session ended with the vote of thanks rendered by Dr Neeraja and by playing the
National Anthem.
9. Twelve day Workshop on “Research Methodology Course in Social
Sciences for SC/ST and Minorities Ph.D. Students” from 20th – 31st
January, 2014Organized by School of Management, SRM University, SRM Nagar,
Kattankualthur, Kancheepuram.
1. Introduction
The proposal has been submitted to the ICSSR for grants to conduct two week
Research Methodology workshop for SC/ST and minority PhD scholars with the
following broad objectives;
I. Develop capacity for conceptualization and writing of research proposals.
II. Develop skills to prepare an appropriate research design based on literature
review, formulation of research questions and hypotheses, data collection
and analysis.
III.Develop ability to use SPSS version 22 for analysis of data.
IV. Develop capacity to write a research paper for publication.
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Focus
1. To build research capacity among participants/research scholars who are
conducting/interested in conducting research in social sciences and empower to
complete research work successfully.
2. Provide interface with experts from different areas and initiate the process of
using software for both qualitative and quantitative analyses.
2. Why to attend the course?
The course design includes didactic lectures, problem solving sessions, hands-on
training, participants’ presentation and group work. The course faculty includes
eminent professors and research professionals. The course offers an opportunity for
the participants to discuss their research projects with experts.
What this course helps you learn?
1. Understand framework for scientific inquiry.
2. Use electronic and other resources to conduct a literature review
3. Develop meaningful research question
4. Steps in research process
5. Formulating research objectives
6. Research hypotheses
7. Defining aim the need and significance of the study
8. Choosing an appropriate research design
9. Defining population and sample
10. Sampling methods and sample size calculation
11. Data analysis and interpretation
12. Principles of statistical analysis (SPSS)
13. Interpretation of statistical analysis using SPSS
14. Presentation of results and findings
15. Publishing in peer reviewed journals
3. Workshop Methodology
Workshop is conducted in a face-to-face mode. The learning Modules will be posted
on www.piazza.com course LMS (https://piazza.com/class/hpau00q92h26xf) and is
available for participants. There are presentations by the Resource persons which
will be followed by discussions. More than 50% time is allotted for hand-on and
group activities. Active participation of all the participants is requested. The
participants are encouraged to create blogs on which their assignments, thoughts,
reflections could be posted.
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4. Certification
The participants who complete two weeks of attendance of the workshop are
awarded certificate of participation by the ICSSR-SRM University.
5. Eligibility
The course work participants should belong to any of the following target groups.
Target group
1. Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Zoroastrians (Parsis) notified as
minority communities under Section 2 (c) of the National Commission for Minorities
Act, 1992 (or)
2. Schedule caste/schedule tribe as per different notifications of statutory bodies.
3. a. All those, pursuing their doctoral work, and college of university teachers, or
members of recognized research institutions who are engaged in doctoral work or
engaged in or planning to engage in research work (not necessary for Ph.D.) will
be eligible to apply for these courses. Due care will be given to allocate in General
Category to OBC and Minorities as per instructions of Government of India.
Recipient of Post-Doctoral Fellowship from ICSSR/UGC, from State University may
apply.
b. The applications of all these candidates should be forwarded by the sponsoring
authorities, namely the Institution/ Employer/ Research Supervisors of the
candidates concerned.
4. An application provided at the end of this brochure is sufficient will enable the
candidate to get admitted. The academic career of the candidate, as well as the
recommendations of the
supervisors in
regard to
their competence and
motivation should be given due edge.
5. Scholars will be selected from the neighbouring states/catchment area of the
course organizing institute.
6. In SCP scheme the scholars will be selected from SC/ST category and they
must dominate in the course. Some scholars from Other Categories preferably
OBC category may also be selected.
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The participants may belong to any of the broad disciplines within the domain of
social sciences and may be from the following areas;
1. Sociology and Social Anthropology;
2. Political Science/Public Administration and allied;
3. Economics and allied;
4. International Studies;
5. Social Geography and Population Studies;
6. Commerce and Management;
7. Social Psychology and allied;
8. Education and allied;
9. Social Linguistics/Socio-Cultural and allied;
10. Law, International Law and allied;
11. National Security & Strategic Studies;
6. Registration Fee
The registration fee may be sent by way of demand draft in the account of “SRM
School of Management”, Chennai. Please send the draft only after confirmation of
admission by the programme coordinator.
1. Rs.1000/- for Lecturer or equivalent
2. Rs.500/- for Ph.D Scholars getting any fellowship
3. Rs.200/- for scholars without any fellowship
The fee includes workshop kit, coffee/tea, refreshments and certificate. However,
no lunch is provided. The participants are requested to avail canteen facility
available in the campus. No accommodation is provided and they are required make
their own arrangements.
Workshop timings:
Forenoon session 9.00 am – 12.30pm
Afternoon session 1.30pm-3.45 pm
Each of the participants is given the following form at the write his/her expectations
and the expectations are aggregated and integrated into the course work.
Please write five important aspects you would like to learn from the programme.
1.
2.
3.
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4.
5. Write brief about your area of research (not more than 100 words)
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What kind of assistance you expect other than specified in the brochure? (Please be
specific to help you)
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7 Publicity for the programme
Posters are sent to eighteen university Vice Chancellors. The course coordinator
met personally for two days fourteen institutions, including institutions that cater to
the needs of minorities. Portal specially for the purpose of the programme is
designed
and
candidates
are
requested
to
register
from
the
portal.(http://www.icssr-srm.net). The poster is displayed in majority of
institutions.
8 Selection of the Participants
A list of the participants selected is provided in the Annexure I. Totally thirty two
applications are received and all the applicants are selected. However, twenty one
applicants could complete the course work successfully and are provided with
certificates. The social profile of the participants is,
1.
2.
3.
4.
Minorities- Christians-13 Muslim-3 (Muslim-ST-1)
SC/ST- 1
Other Backward Community-2
OC-2
Course Content and Time Table are given in the Annexure II
9 Practical Sessions
SPSS has sponsored SPSS Version 22 free trial for 14 days for each of the
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participants. All the participants worked with SPSS and learnt basics as well as
advanced methods of analysis solving problems.
Certificate sponsored by SPSS is given in the Annexure III
10 Reading Material
Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices
Professor Anol Bhattacherjee
The above text book is given to the students as it is given under creative commons
license free to all participants. Herewith I am attaching the letter from Professor
Anol Bhattacherjee regarding usage of his book. We gratefully acknowledge his help
for the programme.
Dear Professor Prabhakar,
Thank you for your kind words. I hope your colleagues and students will find the
book useful. It’s nice that you are organizing this 2-week workshop for academics,
and I’m sure that they will benefit from it. I’ve done similar 2-week workshops for
other universities, covering a small portion of the content of the book, focusing
specifically on survey research, which is my area of work. Best wishes on the
workshop.
10. Certificates to Participants and Feedback
Copy of certificates to participants and feedback is given in the annexure IV
11. Audit report by Chartered Accountant
Audited statement by of accounts and utilization certificate in the format of GRF –
19-A if provided in Annexure V
Learning from conducting the course
1.
It is fulfilling to note that majority of the students gave a feedback positively
for the course being conducted in a manner that is fulfilling to them
2.
All the course content is made available through the www.piazza.com
learning management system and the participants may get back to the faculty in
future
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3.
Some of the important areas such as usage of software to use qualitative
methods and mixed methods may be shared with the participants in future.
10. Six Day Workshop on “Computational Methods and Data Analysis
in
th
th
Social Sciences” from 19 - 24 March, 2014 Organized by Department of
Economics, Nizam College Osmania University, Hyderabad.
Department of Economics, Nizam College, Osmania University organized a six day
research methodology workshop entitled “Computational Methods and Data
Analysis in Social Sciences” during 19th -24th March 2014 at Auditorium, Nizam
College
The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. S. Galab , Director, Center for Economic,
and social studies , Hyderabad on 19th March 2014 at 10.00am .Prof. G. Krishna
Reddy, Director , ICSSR-SRC, Osmania University graced the occasion as Guest of
honour Prof. T.L.N. Swamy , Course Director welcomed the gathering and Prof. G.
Ramakrishna presented the objectives of the workshop, Prof. K. Pratap Reddy
course co-ordinator presented vote of thanks.
21 technical sessions were organized on various themes such as Identification of
Research Problem, Use of SPSS in Social Sciences, Questionnaire Preparation &
Data Coding , E-Reources E- Journals& Data base, Sampling Techniques , Central
Tendency & Dispersion methods using –SPSS, Cross Tabulation & Correlation
using SPSS, Regression using SPSS, Dummy variable Technique, Tests of
Significance, Research Report writing: Analysis of Time series data using E views,
Multivariate Analysis using SPSS, Logit & probit Model , Scaling Techniques, SPSSAn overview, Hands on experience, Case study methods during the six day
workshop. The resource persons including Prof. S.V. Satyanarayan Dean faculty of
Commerce, OU., Prof. Bavaiah,Head Dept. of Economics,SKD, Anantapur. Prof.
Rangacharyulu,Former Director,Faculty of Statistics,NIRD,Dr. Chakaravarthy, Prof T
L N Swamy,Dept. of Economics,Nizam College,Prof. K. Pratap Reddy,Prof. B.Shiva
Reddy,Prof. G. Ramakrishna,Dept. of Economics, OU, Prof. Indrakanth, RBI Chair
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professor, CSD. Prof. K. Hanummantha Rao, NIRD, Dr. Chowdhary, Dr. Krishna
Reddy,
Dr. Vishnuvardhan, Prof. A. G. Moss,Prof. Ravindra Murthy,Prof. K. V.
Achalapathi have participated and delivered lectures.
About 125 participants both research scholars and faculty belonging to departments
of Economics, Commerce & Management, Education, Psychology, from various state
and central universities , UN world food programme division and google
organization have attended all the six days of workshop.
Valedictory section was organized on 24th March 2014 at 4.00pm and certificates
were distributed to all the participants. The workshop was conducted with vote of
thanks presented by the course director.
d. Research Methodology Course at Vijayawada
Ten Day Workshop on “Research Methodology Course in Social Sciences for
Ph.D. Research Scholars” from 3rd September, 2013 to 12th September, 2013
was organized by the Dept. of Business Administration, Prasad V. Potluri Siddhartha
Institute of Technology, Vijayawada in collaboration with ICSSR, Southern Regional
Centre, Hyderabad.
The Ten Day Workshop on “Research Methodology Course in Social Sciences for
Ph.D. Research Scholars” from 3rd September, 2013 to 12th September, 2013 was
organized by the Dept. of Business Administration, Prasad V. Potluri Siddhartha
Institute of Technology, Vijayawada in collaboration with ICSSR, Southern Regional
Centre, Hyderabad.
Day I – 3rdSeptember, 2013
Inaugural Session
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The Workshop has been inaugurated by Prof. K.Viyanna Rao, Honorable ViceChancellor of Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur.
Prof. K.Viyanna Rao at his inaugural speech explained how the young researchers
need to look at the research. He suggested developing a passion towards the
research rather than considering as a higher degree. He proposed that every
researcher must enquire into the social problems and try to find solutions to the
social ills. He also suggested that the Research Institutes like ICSSR must take the
responsibility define the standards and provide the guidelines so that the
researchers for improvement of quality in the social science research.
Prof. C. Beena, Workshop Director and Honorary Director ICSSR-SRC, explained
various funding schemes available for the young researcher through ICSSR and
explained the facilities available at ICSSR-SRC. She explained the initiatives taken
by ICSSR-SRC towards the promotion and training in research.
Prof. P.Adi Lakshmi,Workshop Co-Director, clarified the wrong notion that
research in Science is more importance than the social science research. She told
that the advancements in science are creating more issues and are giving more
scope for social science research. She explained that research in social science and
sciences are complementary to each other rather than compensatory.
Sri N. Venkateswarlu, President, Siddhartha
Education, Sri P. Lakshmana Rao, Secretary,
Technical Education, Sri.
B. SriRamulu,
Venkateswarlu, College Principal, were present
Academy of General & Technical
Siddhartha Academy of General &
College Convener, and Sri P.
at the inaugural Session.
The Workshop has covered total 38 sessions which includes Inaugural and
Valedictory Sessions. Total 19 Resource Persons from the Southern Universities had
taken the Sessions. Total 30 participants from Southern Universities had
participated who are belonging to the Social Science Departments.
Session –I
Prof. C.Beena,Workshop Director and Honorary Director, ICSSR-SRC, Hyderabad
explained the “Nature of Scientific Methods and its Application to Social
Phenomenon”. She told the motivations to research and the problems faced by
the young researchers in doing the research. She told how to apply the scientific
method to a social problem. She explained the methods to deriving and defining a
problem from a social phenomenon.She discussed the need for multidisciplinary
research and how various social phenomenon are having multiple dimensions and
each one of them are relating to a different discipline with relevant examples. She
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concluded that the research must be problem focused and they may cross the
boundaries of subjects.
Session –II&III
Prof. V. Yoga Jyotsna, Dept. of Political Science, Koti Women’s College, Koti,
Osmania University, Hyderabad discussed “Various Types of Research”. She
explained haw various types of research are suitable in different problems with the
relevant examples. She told the right method of research for the right problem will
lead to suitable results out of research. The types explained in her discussion are
Historical, Analytical, Interdisciplinary, Evaluative, Participative and Action
Research.
Day II – 4th September, 2013
Session – I
Prof. M.V. N. Sharma, Former Registrar, Department of Statistics, Acharya
Nagarjuna University, explained “Various Types of Research Designs”. He
introduced the various types of Research Designs to the participants. He
differentiated between the variables and attributes and the importance of
identifying them. He discussed in detail about various type of designs including
Exploratory, Diagnostic, Descriptive, Experimental designs. He further explained the
other designs like Ex-Post Facto Research Design.
Session – II, III&IV
Prof. S. V. Satyanarayana, Dean, Faculty of Commerce, Osmania University,
Hyderabad, discussed the “Importance of Hypothesis in the Research”. He
explained the dynamics of framing of Null hypothesis and Alternative hypothesis.
He has given relevant examples to choose the right level of significance. He
explained where to use the one tail and two tail statistics. He introduced various
tests available t test the hypothesis.He discussed the rationale behind the choosing
sampling and detailed various sampling methods. He explained how to select the
right sampling technique as well as right sample from the universe. He told that
whatever the method of selection of sample, the research must see that the sample
is exactly representing the population or not. He explained various types of
probability and non-probability sapling techniques with their relative merits useful
in various situations with examples.
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Day III – 5thSeptember, 2013
Session –I
Prof. P. Adi Lakshmi, Workshop Co-Director and Head, Department of Business
Administration, PVP Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Kanuru, Vijayawada
conducted a “Group Activity” to familiarize the participants to each other. She
grouped the participants into seven groups and asked them to choose a topic for
the minor study to be undertaken during this Research Methodology course. She
has given the guidelines regarding the preparation and presentation of the minor
project.
Session –II & III
Dr. J. Durga Prasad, Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration,
PB Siddhartha College of Arts & Science, Vijayawada explained how “Observation
Technique” is useful in qualitative as well as quantitative research. He explained
various types of observations including participatory and non participatory
observations useful in social science research. He discussed the needed skills and
qualities a researcher must have before becoming an observer. He also discussed
the precautions and dealing with pre intimation to the subjects by respecting the
privacy of the subjects.
Session –IV
Prof. Rajesh C. Jampala, Head, Department of Business Administration, PB
Siddhartha College of Arts & Science, Vijayawada discussed “Various Types of
Data Collection and Questionnaire”. He has given relative importance of
primary data and secondary data with relevant examples. He explained the
dynamics of framing a questionnaire. He explained how pilot study improves the
quality of questionnaire. He also explained regarding the content, semantics, order,
type and grouping of questions based on their relative usefulness to fulfill the
purpose of the objectives. He introduced dichotomous, open ended, scaling, paring
questions and their use in various situations with examples. He also introduced
online resources from where questionnaire construction can be done as well as
online surveys can also be done with no cost.
Day IV – 6th September, 2013
Session – I
Dr. G.V. Chalam, Professor, Department of Commerce & Business Administration,
Acharya Nagarjuna University, explained how to draw inferences by objectively and
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systematically identifying specified characteristics of messages which is popularly
known as Content Analysis. He discussed how a researcher to be more objective
particularly giving qualitative judgment while content analysis. He mentioned that
when analysis is mostly qualitative has to be supported by the relevant literature at
every point of discussion.
Session – II
Prof. M.V.N. Sharma, Former Register, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna
University, Gunturdiscussed the “Relative Importance of Various Qualitative
and Quantitative Research Designs”. He focused on the differences between the
qualitative and quantitative research including sample size, depth, research bias,
data collection, generalization, variables and outcomes. He also discussed thereof
study. He also discussed how grounded theory helps in continuous improvement of
research. He explained how the data can be generated out of data.
Session – III & IV
Prof. E. Haribabu, Dept. of Sociology and Centre for Knowledge, Culture and
Innovation Studies explained the “Interview and Case Study Methods”. He
explained the ‘etic’ and ‘emic’ approaches and discussed the skills needed for an
interviewer. He discussed the importance of interview in the qualitative research.
He explained the precautions to be taken before taking an interview, proper
conducting and analysis of the data derived from the interview technique. He also
explained the need for the case study method which involves selection of single or
small units as sample and inquires in detail. He also explained that the results from
case study are done not by statistics but by understanding the patterns.
Day V – 7th September, 2013
Session – I& II
Prof. S. Galab, Director, Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Begumpet,
Hyderabad, explained the Methodological Issues Regarding the Panel Data
Collection Including the Significance of Panel Data. He discussed various
issues regarding selection of sample and data collection at various time periods
from the same sample. He has given practical examples from the survey
conductedby Centre for Economic and Social Studies and given solutions to the
practical problems faced by the participants during their field work. He also
explained the methods to reduce the response error and broadened the view point
towards the panel data analysis.
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Session – III&IV
Mr. Ch. Ram Mohan, Faculty, AsramAcademy of Medical Science, explained The
Types of Data and the Use of Parametric and Nonparametric Analysis.
Selection of Statistics based on the nature and size of the data has been
discussed. He enlightened the participants with the importance of error and how
error and its significance is valuable in giving conclusions from the data collected
from the perspective of variable and attributes. He explained the how inferences
can be drawn from the values derived from the statistics in general and in particular
to chi-square, ‘t’ and ‘z’ tests.
DayVI – 8th September, 2013
Session – I & II
Prof. B. Raja Shekhar, Registrar, University of Hyderabad, Central University took
sessions onDescriptive Statistics and Measurement of Correlation. He
explained the importance of each descriptive statistics useful in describing different
types of data. He used the excel sheet and explained how small changes in the data
causes the differences in the values of various descriptive statistics. He also
explained how the data will deviate from normal probability distribution and to
measure those deviations. He also explained where to use Karl Pearson correlation
and Rank correlation.
Session – III&IV
Prof. Shiva Prasad, Department of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad, took
sessions on Phenomenological, Ethno-methodological Research and Rating
Scales. He explained how the qualitative research can be useful in studying various
social phenomenons. He focused Ethnographical research where the need for
description is more rather than explanation.
He also explained how the
phenomenon can be explored through phenomenological research. He also
discussed the use of various types of scales including Osgood, Bogardus, Thurston,
Likert and Guttman scales and their relative importance in social science research.
Day VII – 9th September, 2013
Session – I & II
Prof B.Victor Babu, Department of Statistics, Acharya Nagarjuna University,
discussed the Analysis of Variance and Co-Variance: One Way and Two Way
Classification. He explained the framing of hypothesis for the data containing
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more than two sections of data for comparison. He discussed the way of identifying
the right technique based on the nature of variables. He has shown the
mathematical derivation of ANOVA and ANCOVA. He explained the practical way of
solving the problem and deriving conclusions by comparing the table values and
calculated values.
Session – III
Prof. Rajesh C Jampala, P B Siddhartha College of Arts and Science, Vijayawada,
explained the alternative research methods which are really action oriented and can
affect the social change. He explained how research can be made more
Participative by including the subjects of the study in the research. He also
explained how the participatory action research helps in empowering the subjects of
the research leads to social change. He also explained the needed skills required
and the problems faced during the participatory action research.
Day VIII – 10th September, 2013
Session– I& II
Dr. Ravindranath K. Murthy, Dept. of Psychology, Osmania University,
Hyderabad took sessions on SPSS Package and Theoretical Concepts required
to use SPSS Package. He introduced technical language useful for data entry as
well as various applications available by using SPSS. He also explained how to
define variable in the SPSS Package. He also explained various tools available to
apply on parametric as well as non-parametric data. He introduced the introduction
to some statistical background regarding Normal Probability Distribution useful in
testing significance in various tests.
Session– III& IV
Dr. Ravindranath K. Murthy, Dept. of Psychology, Osmania University,
Hyderabad Practically explained the students How to Open a SPSS File define a
variable type, naming the variable, computing variable, transform the variable. He
has given some data sheets to enter the data into the SPSS sheet and to do it
practically. He then showed how descriptive can be done. He also showed how to do
correlation and regression analysis using SPSS. The sessions were very interactive
and students had a hand on experience.
Day IX – 11th September, 2013
Session – I& II
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Dr. Ravindranath K. Murthy, Dept. of Psychology, Osmania University,
Hyderabad took session in ‘t’ test one sample, ‘t’ test paired sample, ‘t’ test
independent sample test, ANOVA and Chi-Square tests. He also introduced
multivariate analysis techniques which are classified into dependent and
independent multivariate techniques. He also explained how factor analysis has to
be practiced by using SPSS for grouping the morenumber of variables into few
factors. He has given how to infer the results out of SPSS through various
significant levels and ‘p’ values. He has given data sheets and made the
participants to practice it.
Session – III& IV
Prof. S. Sudarshan Rao, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Osmania
University, Hyderabad explained about Basics of Report Writing, Literature
Search and Review. He mentioned various web recourses available for the
researchers. He explained the importance of review of related literature as well as
related research. He explained how the researcher even before defining research
problem needs to review literature from various sources and use it in each and
every step of research. He also mentioned various citation standards in general
and in details the APA (American Psychological Association) standards. He also
explained how the un-referred use of others works lead to ‘Plagiarism’ and the
ethics researchers must follow.
Day X – 12th September, 2013
Session– I& II
The participants presented the minor study they have done during the ten days
research Methodology course. Prof. C. Beena, Honorary Director ICSSR-SRC,
Prof. P. Adi Lakshmi,Head, Department of Business
Administration, PVP
Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Kanuru, Vijayawada, Prof. Rajesh C.
Jampala, Head, Department of Business Administration, PB Siddhartha College of
Arts & Science, Vijayawada evaluated the projects and gave suggestions to the
participants the ways to improve their studies.
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Valedictory Session
Prof. V. Venkaiah, Vice Chancellor, Krishna University told that the researchers
have to be very passionate towards their research work and should do original
investigation and should go to the core of their study area. Honesty and integrity
are the virtues should be possessed by every research scholar he mentioned. He
narrated the experiences of his research days and how difficult it was to collect data
and process it. Avoiding bias and stick to the methods of investigation are
necessary. He mentioned that now there is no dearth for the data and availability of
sophisticated tools such as SPSS software.
Prof C. Beena, Workshop Director and Honorary Director, ICSSR-SRC mentioned
that the research in social sciences is the priority area and needs special emphasis
in the present social context. Prof. P. Adi Lakshmi, Workshop Co-Director and
Head, Management Department said that the participants are very much benefitted
with the inputs from various resource persons drawn from central and state
universities. Dr. P Venkateswarlu, Principal, Sri P. Lakshmana Rao, Secretary,
Siddhartha Academy of General & Technical Education, were present on the
occasion.
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e. Orientation Programme at Coimbatore
Five day “Orientation Programme for SC/ST Ph.D. Scholars in Social
Sciences”from 22nd – 26th July, 2013 held at Aegis Global Academy, Institute of
Customer Experience Management, Coimbatore in collaboration with ICSSR,
Southern Regional Centre, Hyderabad
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The total number of the participants who registered for the program was 31. The
participantswere all SC/ST candidates from various universities in Tamil Nadu and
Kerala pursuing PhDprogram in Social Sciences disciplines. Out of the 31
participants 3 dropped out and 2 more localcandidates were included from the
waiting list and final number of participant’s remained as 30.(List of participants is
included as annexure 1)
A total of 10 resource people, with expertise in research from various social
sciences disciplineswere invited to deliver the lectures. (The list of resource persons
is included as annexure 2). Thetotal program was divided in to 11 sessions. Each
day 2- 3 sessions of varying duration from 1hrto 4 hours were held. A tea break of
15 minutes was allowed in the morning and in the evening. Alunch break of 30
minutes was allowed each day. Thus during the 5 day program a total of 11sessions
were held. A session for Inaugural and valedictory functions was devoted separately
(Adetailed program brochure is enclosed in the annexure 3)
The workshop commenced on 10.30 am on 22nd July 2013 with the inaugural
function chaired by Prof C Beena, Honorary Director of Indian Council of Social
Sciences Research – SouthernRegional Center. As the Program Director, she
welcomed the participants. She provided anoverview of the five day program. The
co-Director of the program Dr Nagendra V Chowdary alsoaddressed the gathering.
A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE LECTURED GIVEN DURING THE FDP IS AS
FOLLOWS:
Dr. C. Beena, Program director had delivered the first session on the Need for the
workshop.She elaborated on the need to focus on the SC/ST Research Scholars in
Social Sciences. The Ideaof Research was also touched upon by the Program
Director. She gave examples of ideas onresearch generated by various groups of
people including school children. She highlighted theuse of primary and secondary
data information acquisition using different sources such asinternet etc. She
discussed the guidelines to be observed in selecting the problems, importanceof the
problem itself and variables.
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The Post lunch session was handled by Dr. R Ananthasayanam, Retired Head of
theDepartment, Department of Education Technology, Bharathiar University. His
first session wason the nature of research in Social Sciences. He spoke on the
Quantitative and Qualitativeresearch approaches in Social Sciences. The difference
between Experimental and NonExperimental Research was discussed. Qualitative
Research approaches such as BasicInterpretative Studies, Case studies,
Document/Content Analysis, Ethnography, GroundedTheory, Historical Research,
narrative inquiry, Phenomenological Studies etc were elaboratedon. He also spoke
about the differences in Basic and Applied Research. His last session was onAction
Research.
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On July 23rd 2013 the first session was handled by Dr. Thanga Rajathi, Assistant
Professor,Department of Education Technology, Bharathiar University. She spoke
on the differentresearch methodologies. Survey research, questionnaire and
schedules, opinionnaires andatitude scales, Observation research etc was
elaborated on. She gave practical examples ondifferent methodologies. The
participant had hands on session on questionnaire preparation inthe last thirty
minutes.
The post lunch session was handled by Dr. R. Ravi, Principal and Director of RVS
College ofEducation, Coimbatore. He discussed the use of standardized and non
standardized tests,meaning of items, types of items and their response formats. He
gave practical inputs regardingthe steps in construction and standardization of a
test / questionnaire.
On July 24th 2013 the first session was handled by Dr. Sandhya Rani C, Manager
– Academics,Aegis Institute of Customer Experience Management. She discussed
the ethical and legalconsiderations in Research. Practical demonstrations on the use
of various Plagiarism DetectingSoftwares were done in the classroom. Issues such
as use of deception in observation research,consent forms, maintaining privacy of
participants/ organizations, copy right etc were also elaborated upon.13120
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Dr. S. V. Satyanarayana, Dean of Faculty of Commerce, Osmania University at
Hyderabadconducted the session on Typical stages in Research. His session started
with the formulation ofthe research problem. He also went into the detailed
discussion of hypothesis such as types ofhypothesis, Type I and Type II errors,
Level of significance and Directional and non DirectionalHypothesis. Several
practical examples on different types of hypothesis were discussed.Extensive
discussions on steps involved in Hypothesis testing were held. He also spoke
onQuantitative Research Plan.
Post Lunch session was handled by Dr. Sudarshan Rao, Dept of Library Sciences,
OsmaniaUniversity at Hyderabad. His session was on the Review of Literature. He
gave practicalexamples of web sources of social sciences literatures. He also
discussed in detail the citationstandards. He also elaborated on Plagiarism and how
to avoid it while writing the thesis. Anonline demonstration of searching and
locating the literature using internet was also heldduring the session.
The session on 25th July 2013 was held by Dr. J. Sekkizhar, Assistant Professor
from PSGinstitute of Management, Coimbatore. His first session was on sampling
procedures. Hediscussed about the rationale of sampling, steps in sampling,
different types of sampling andsample error. He did a practical demonstration of
how to select a sample in the workshop usingthe attendees as a population. He did
a G power software demonstration the Computer lab toteach sample size
calculations.
His post lunch session was on Data analysis in which he discussed descriptive and
inferentialstatistics. SPSS as a software was introduced in this session. He also gave
a introduction to theconcept of Normal Curve.
The sessions on 26th July 203 was started at 7 am due to the request of the
Workshop attendees to spend more time learning SPSS software. The session was
handled by Dr. Ravindranath K Murthy, Dept of Psychology, Osmania University,
Hyderabad. He taught parametic and non parametic statistics manually and using
SPSS. Organizating of data in IBM SPSS and MS excel was also done. He taught
basic data entry concepts such as data cleansing and data validation.
His sessions were hands on and was conducted in the Computer Lab. He also
taught measures of central tendaies, maeasures of variaon, measures of
correlations (product moment correlation, Rank Correlation, Kendall's Tau), T Test,
Analysis of variance, Multiple Linear Regression and Factor Analysis. Among the
Non Parametric tests he demonstrated Chi Square test, Mann Whitney U Test,
Krukal Wallis Test, Friedman's Test, Wilcoxon Test and McNemar's test. He also
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discussed the interpretation of results from varios tests. His session was concluded
at 1.30 pm.
Post lunch session on the last day of the workshop was handled by Dr Bhavana A R,
AssistantProfessor, Dept of Education Technology, Bharathiar University. Her
session was on theguidelines for writing the final research report. She spoke on
how to organize and write aResearch report based on a particular style manual such
as APA, MLA handbook, Turabian andThe Chicago Manual of Style. She showed
some practical examples of different styles of reportwriti�ng.
The Five Day workshop was concluded with a valedictory session that was held at
4pm and waschaired by Prof C Beena, Honorary Director of ICSSR – SRC,
Hyderabad. The participants spokeabout their learning and feedback on various
sessions and on the workshop itself. In thefeedback the participants expressed their
appreciation for ICSSR and Aegis Global Academy forhaving given them a life time
opportunity to learn about Research. (Feedback Forms are given in Annexure V)The
participation certificates and resource materials were distributed and the valedictory
session was concluded at 5pm.17
f. SC/ST Training Programmes:1. Six day Workshop on Research Methodology Course in Social Sciences
from 26th Augustto 2nd September, 2013 at Mini Conference Hall, ICSSR – SRC
Guest House, Hyderabad
The Centre under the Directorship of Prof. C. Beena, Workshop Director has
organized a SIX DAY WORKSHOP ON “RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COURSE
IN SOCIAL SCIENCES FOR SC/ST RESEARCH SCHOLARS from 26th August
2013 to 02nd September 2013 at Mini Conference Hall, ICSSR-SRC Guest House,
located at Osmania University Guest House, Hyderabad.
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The inaugural function was chaired by the Principal, University College of Arts and
Social Sciences, Osmania University, Hyderabad. 31 Ph.D. Research Scholars from
Social Science Departments have participated in the Workshop.
14 Resource Persons were invited to deliver the Lectures. Total 24 Sessions were
organized during the Six day Workshop on various topics.
The workshop was divided into 24 sessions, four sessions on each day two sessions
in the morning and two in the evening – each with 1½ hour duration. A tea break of
15 minutes was allowed between two sessions in the forenoon and afternoon. A
lunch break of One hour was provided. A session each for inaugural and valedictory
functions was devoted.
A brief summary of the lectures given at the workshop is as follows:
Day: 26th August, 2013
Session I:
Prof. C. Beena, Honorary Director ICSSR – SRC and Workshop Director had
delivered a Lecture on “Nature of Scientific Methods and its Application to
Social Phenomenon & Nature, Importance and Scope of Research” on 26th
August, 2013. The main topics review by her were the Research Enquiry: Ancient
TimeIdeas were related to knowledge of the 3 domains Of the World, Of People and
Of Self, Ideas for Research could come out of Research, A Researcher’s Qualities,
Why one has to Conduct Research, What is Research, Foundations of Social Science
Research, Purpose of Research, Importance and Scope of Social Science Research,
Scientific methods to Social Phenomenon etc.
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Session II:
Prof. V. Yoga Jyotsna, Dept. of Political Science, Koti Women’s College, Koti,
Osmania University, Hyderabad had delivered a Lecture on Types of Research:
Historical, Analytical, Interdisciplinary, Evaluative, Participative and Action
Research. The main topics review by her were theResearch: Speculation Vs
Science, Logical Positivism, Post-Empiricism, Two Approaches To S S Research :
Scientific Empirical Method, Naturalistic Phenomenological Method, WHAT IS
Research?, Comparative, Desrciptive, Analytical/ Correlation, Interdisciplinary,
Evaluative, Action & Participative, Ethnogenic, Feminist, Cultural, Mixed Methods:
Interdisciplinary, Purposive Research, Socially Relevant.
Session III:
Prof. V. Yoga Jyotsna, Dept. of Political Science, Koti Women’s College, Koti,
Osmania University, Hyderabad had delivered a Lecture on Steps in the Process
of Research- Problem Selection, Formulation and Planning: How to write a
Abstract, Synopsis and Research Proposal. The main topics review by her were
the Steps In The Process Of Research, Definition, Process: Identification Of
Problem, Statement Of Problem, Division Into Sub-Problems, Formulation Of
Hypothesis/ Questions, Data Collection, Analysis Of Data Conclusions, Identification
Of Further Problems, Statement Of Problem, Division Into Sub-Problems,
Recommendations/ Policy Prescriptions , Research Proposal, Proposal: Hypothesis:
An Informed Speculation, Which Is Set Up To Be Tested, About The Possible
Relationship Between Two Or More Variables, Variable: Dependent-One That Is
Influenced By Another, Independent Variable- One That Has A Causal Impact On
Another, Synopsis And Abstract Writing- Summary / Pressey Writing.
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Session IV:
Dr. Jayasree, IPE, Osmania University, Hyderabad had delivered a lecture on
Types of Research Design: Exploratory, Diagnostic, Descriptive. The main
topics review by her were the Essence of Research design, What is a research
design?, Components in research design, Research design classification, Differences
between exploratory and conclusive research, Conclusive research, Descriptive
research, Six Ws to descriptive research, Cross sectional designs, Longitudinal
designs, Causal research, The other components of RD, Sources of errors.
Day: 27th August, 2013
Session I:
Dr. Ravindranath K. Murthy, Dept. of Psychology, Osmania University,
Hyderabad delivered a lecture on Types of Research Design: Experimental; Control
Group &Experimental Group; Ex-Post Facto Research Design on 27th March, 2013.
The topics discussed included Research, Research Design, Involves the following,
Types of Research, Quantitative, Non Experimental, Qualitative, Involves: Plan of
writing the research report and Research Design.
Session II:
Prof. C. Beena, Honorary Director ICSSR – SRC and Workshop Director had
delivered lecture on Concepts in Research: Variables, Attributes, Hypotheses:
Concept & Types of Hypotheses, Formulation of Hypothesis, Testing of
Hypothesis on 27th August, 2013. The topics included are Social Science follows
Scientific Approach. Comprises of following Attributes, Variables: Independent
Variables, Dependent Variables, Interviewing Variables, What is a Theory,
Hypothesis, Theory & Hypothesis, Formulation of Hypothesis, Hypothesis
formulation involves, Characteristics of a Good Hypothesis, Types of Hypotheses:
Positive Hypotheses,Negative Hypotheses, Null Hypotheses / Zero Hypotheses,
Alternative Hypotheses (H1), Directional Hypothesis, Non-directional Hypothesis,
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Null Hypothesis (H0), One tailed test, Significance Level, Test statistics, Two tailed
test, Type-I error and Type-II error.
Session III:
Prof. S.V. Satyanarayana, Dean, Faculty of Commerce, Osmania University,
Hyderabad had delivered lecture on Universe, Nature & Types of Sampling:
Probability Sampling: Non-Probability Samplingon 27th August, 2013. The
topics included are sampling, data collection and pilot study, sampling, sampling
terminology, principles of sampling, types of sampling, summarizing data and pilot
study, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, measures of central location or
tendency, objectives of average, requisites of a good average, the mean (average
value), limitations of mean, weighted arithmetic mean, median, mathematical
property of median, mode, dispersion, importance of measures of variation,
methods, variance and standard deviation, interpretation and use of SD, coefficient
of variation, skewed distributions, sampling distribution, central limit theorem and
interpretation.
Session IV:
Prof. Pushpa Mary Rani, Dept. of Sociology, Osmania University, Hyderabad
had delivered lecture on Field study on 27th August, 2013. The Main Topics
included are What is Research?, Functions of Social Science Research, Types and
Methods of Research, Experimental Research, Analytical Study, Historical Research,
Survey, Field Studies, Types Field Studies, Anthropological Studies, Quantiativie
Field Studies, Steps in Field Study: Preliminary Planning, The Scouting Expedition,
Formulation of Research Design, Pre-Testing the instrument and procedures, Field
Operation and Analysis of materials, Advantages, Usefulness.
Day: 28th August, 2013
Session I & II:
Prof. S.F. Chandra Shekar, Shivashivani Institute of Management, Kompally,
Secunderabad – 500 017 had delivered lecture on Tool of Data Collection:
Primary & Secondary - Questionnaire, Types and Formats; Schedule,
Interview and Observationon 28th August, 2013. The Main Topics included are
Types of questionnaire: Structured questionnaire, Unstructured questionnaire,
Mixed questionnaire, Pictorial questionnaire, Open and Close Ended Questions,
Examples of Open-Ended and Closed-Ended Questions, Close-Ended Questions,
Examples of close-ended questions, When These Questions Are Used, Observation
Methods, Advantages and disadvantages of observation, Disadvantages of
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Observation, A Study of Employees and Supervisory Attitudes, Part A: Profile,
Part B : Alienation, Part C : Interpersonal Relations, Part D : Job Satisfaction
Session III:
Dr. Nagendra V. Chowdary, Director, Aegis, Global Academy, Institute of
Customer Experience Management, Essar House, #05, Ammankulam Road, P.N
Palayam, Coimbatore – 641 037 had delivered lecture on Case Study Method,
Content analysis on 28th August, 2013.
Session IV:
Prof. Shiva Prasad, Dept. of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad Gachibowli,
Hyderabad – 500 046 had delivered lecture on Ethnographical Perspective,
Phenomenological Perspective, Ethnomethodological Perspective on 28th
August, 2013.
Day: 30th August, 2013
Session I:
Prof. S. Sudarshan Rao (Retd), ICSSR, New Delhi Fellow, Dept. of Library and
Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad had delivered a Lecture on
Citation Standards on 30th August, 2013. The main topics review by him were the
What is Citation?, Citation Standards, Deviations in Citing, Why Deviations in
Citing?, Commonly used abbreviations in Citations, Commonly used abbreviations in
Citations, Commonly used abbreviations in Citations, Content of Style Sheets, Style
Manuals, Subject Style Manuals, The Publication Manual of the American
Psychological Association. (6thed.) July 2010, APA Style Guide to Electronic
References (6th rev. ed.), Style Manual Rationale, Style Manual Caveats, Research
Inaccuracies, Major use of Citations, In-Text Citations, 2 Authors: In-Text citation,
3-5 Authors: In-Text citation, Several authors : In-Text, Group Author / Corporate
Body: In-Text, Direct quote in-text, No author Citation : In-Text, Personal
communication: In-Text, Reference List , Each Reference List Entry, Reference List
Order, Sample book citation, Book Excerpt, Reference List: Online Publication,
Online Publication Sample, Periodical: Non-English Title, Citing a Source that is not
read, Using Quotations , Dos and Don’ts of Citing.
Session II:
Dr. Madhavi Lata, Centre for Neural & Cognitive Science, Science Complex,
University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Hyderabad had delivered a Lecture on Rating
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Scales: Osgood, Bogardus, Rating Scales: Thurston; Likert;Guttman on 30th
August, 2013. The main topics review by her were the Measurement and Scaling,
Variables, Levels of Measurements, Steven’s scale types, Nominal and Ordinal
Scales, Interval and Ratio scales, Categories of Scales, Types of Scales, Likert
Scales, Summative Ratings, Summative Likert Scales, Semantic Differential Scales,
Magnitude Scaling, Thurston Scales, Guttman Scales, How Does Respondent Use?,
Scale Construction, Item Construction, Item Writing, Sources of Error, Assessing
Instruments, Types of Validity, Types of Reliability, Practicality.
Session III & IV
Dr. Ravindranath K. Murthy, Dept. of Psychology, Osmania University,
Hyderabad delivered two sessions on Descriptive Statistics: Measurement of
Central Tendency, Dispersion, Skewness, Kurtosis, Regression and
Correlation and measurement and Statistical Inference: Point and interval
estimates, Parametric and Non Parametric Test (Chi-Square, Test of
Differences, Significance and Freedom) Analysis of Variance and CoVariance: One way and two way classification on 30th August, 2013.
Day: 31st August, 2013
Session I – IV
Dr. Ravindranath K. Murthy, Dept. of Psychology, Osmania University,
Hyderabad delivered two sessions on Introduction to IBM SPSS; Data Analysis
using IBM SPSS Version 20 on 31st August, 2013.The first and second session
focused on understanding the IBM SPSS Software Version 20.0.
A live
demonstration of the software was given to the participants in this session. The
different features of the software; The features of the data view and the variable
view were demonstrated to the participants using the software. The steps of data
entry processes, was also explained to them using a hypothetical created data. The
importance and significance of the data cleansing process was also emphasized
before subjecting the data to any statistical analysis .
The Third and Fourth session Data Analysis using IBM SPSS version 20.0
focused on demonstrating different Parametric and Non Parametric Inferential
statistics using IBM SPSS software. Computation of different Descriptive Statistics
– Measures of central tendencies and measures of variation, and Inferential
Statistics- Parametric and Non parametric Statistics was done using the software.
A conceptual knowledge of ‘ t’ test, different types of ‘t’ test, Concept of ChiSquare, and Concept of ANOVA was also explained to the participants, before
demonstrating it using IBM SPSS. The participants were helped with identifying the
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correct inferential statistical technique, on the data collected by them, and doing it
using the SPSS software. The participants were also given skills in interpreting the
output of the analysis done using the software
Day: 2nd September, 2013
Session I :
Prof. Padmaja Shaw had delivered a lecture on Proposal Writing: References
in Proposal Writing (Style Sheet). The Main topics included are: How to Write a
Dissertation Proposal, What is a thesis?, Chapterization, The Proposal, What is the
proposal for?, Is the proposal final?, What should it contain?, Overview of the
research, Research questions, Review of literature, Pitfalls, Tips for Review – 1, Tips
for Review – 2, Methodology, Referencing and bibliography, What to avoid, Quality
of your work depends on, Methodology.
Session II:
Dr. I. Ramabrahmam, Professor, Department of Political Science, University of
Hyderabad had delivered a lecture on How to write an Academic Research
Paper. The Main topics included are Research Report Writing, Learning Outcomes,
Contents: Written Report, Short Research Paper/Journal Article, Referencing,
Research Ethics, Discussion Questions, Suggested Readings, Written Report,
Research Report Writing, Written Report Format, Short Research Paper/Journal
Article, Steps in Short Research Paper, Referencing, American Psychological
Association (APA), Research Ethics, Guidelines for Research Ethics, Discussion
Questions.
Session III & IV: Abstract / Synopsis Proposal Presentations and Report
Presentations
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Prof. C. Beena,Workshop Director, Prof. T.L.N. Swamy, Principal, Nizam
College, Osmania University and Prof. S.V. Satyanarayana, Dean, Faculty of
Commerce, Osmania University had taken two sessions on presentation of
Abstracts, Synopsis, Proposal Presentation and report Presentation on 2nd
September, 2013.
Valedictory function:-
The valedictory function was held on Sixth day evening i.e. 2nd September, 2013.
Prof. V. Ravindra Sastry, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Osmania University,
Hyderabad, was the Chief Guest and delivered the Valedictory Address on the
theme and it was well received by the participants of the Workshop in the
Valedictory Function. The Workshop ended with the vote of thanks by Prof. C.
Beena, Workshop Director.
2. Six day Workshop on Research Methodology Course in Social Sciences
from 3rd – 8th December, 2013 held at Dept. of Human Resource Management,
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur in collaboration with ICSSR, Southern
Regional Centre, Hyderabad
Research Methodology course in social sciences was organized by Indian
Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) – SRC, Hyderabad in collaboration with
centre for HRD, Acharya Nagarjuna University. ICSSR has organized six day
workshop i.e from 3rd to 8th December, 2013 on research methodology course for
SC & ST Research Scholars from various departments.
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The Centre for HRD, Acharya Nagarjuna University had received 108
applications from the research scholars of various departments. But as per the prior
indication of the director (ICSSR –SRC, Hyderabad), it was shortlisted to 40
Scholars only. The scholars from three districts i.e. Guntur, Prakasam& Krishna
Districts had attended the workshop. Among 40 scholars 11 were women &
remaining were men.
The Inaugural Session of the workshop was presided over by Prof. M.
Madhusudhana Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law, ANU.
Prof. C. Beena, Honorary Director of ICSSR – SRC, Hyderabad has been
invited as a chief guest for the inaugural session of the workshop accompanied by
Guest of Honour Prof. A. V. Dattatreya Rao, Principal, ANU College of Sciences,
ANU and Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, ANU.
ICSSR – SRC, Hyderabad in collaboration with centre for HRD, ANU had
invited the Resource Persons from various universities. Mostly the Resource Persons
are from Osmania University, University of Hyderabad, Moulana Azad National Urdu
University, Shiva Shivani Institute of Management, Sri Krishna Devaraya University,
Sri Venkateswara University, Periyar University and Berhampur University. There
was an active participation and interaction of the scholars with the resource
persons. Each & every session of the workshop was enthusiastic & made the
scholars to pay attention towards the classes of the workshop.
The entire Workshop has been organized as per the Programme Sheet given
to the Research Scholars on the first day. The Programme Sheet of the workshop
has covered the following concepts of Research Methodology.
1.
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Nature of Scientific methods and its application To Social Phenomenon.
Nature, Importance & Scope of Research
Types of Research
Steps in Research Process
Research Design & Types of Research Design
Concepts in Research: Variables, Attributes, Hypothesis
Concept & Types of Hypothesis
Field Study & Tools of Data Collection
Ethnographical Perspective, Phenomenological Perspective & Ethno
Methodological Perspective
10.Case Study Method & Content Analysis
11.Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Rating Scales & Sampling
Techniques
12.SPSS
13.References writing in APA Format
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14.Proposal Writing of a Research Paper
15.Writing Abstracts, Synopsis & Presentation of Research Papers
The valedictory session of the work was presided over by Prof. P.
Narasimha Rao, Co-ordinator, Research Cell, ANU. Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, ViceChancellor, ANU was the Chief Guest to the valedictory session of the workshop
accompanied by guest of HonourProf. Y. P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, ANU, Prof.
R.R.L.Kantam, Registrar, ANU &Prof. C. Beena, Honarary Director of ICSSR-SRC,
Hyderabad. Research Methodology materials in the form of DVD’s are distributed by
Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice- Chancellor, ANU. The Certificates to the Research
Scholars were distributed by the Prof. C. Beena, Honorary director of ICSSRSRC, Hyderabad. Finally the feedback from the scholars was collected to analyze
the progress & purpose of the workshop.
Recommendations from the feedback of Scholars
1. Research Scholars requested for more number of such workshops on
Research Methodology as it is the core part of every Research.
2. They requested for more classes especially on SPSS, which makes the data
analysis part simpler.
3. They also felt that they need more practical knowledge than theoretical
knowledge which makes the research more perfect.
4. Scholars requested for the extension of the duration of the workshop up to
15 days.
5. Finally, they requested for the classes on Research Methodology classes
using modern statistical techniques prevailing in recent studies.
3. Six day Workshop on Research Methodology Course in Social Sciences
from 9th – 14thDecember, 2013 held at Dept. of Mass Communication, Telangana
University, Nizamabadin collaboration with ICSSR, Southern Regional Centre,
Hyderabad.
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About the Programme:
The Six-Day workshop on “research methodology course in Social Sciences for
SC/ST Ph.D research Scholars” held in the computer Science & Engineering
Building, Telangana University from 9th to 14th December 2013. The course is
confined only for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Ph.D research Scholars in
the field of Social Science Research of various Universities recognized by the
University Grants Commission-UGC around the country. 25 Ph.D Research Scholars
were registered for the course. Participants belong to various parts of the Country
(list of participants is provided in Annexure –I).
All Sixteen (16) Resource Persons, with good expertise in their research from
various social science disciplines were invited to deliver the lectures ( list of the
resource persons is provided in Annexure II). The total programme was divided into
24 sessions in six days. On each day, four sessions-(two sessions in the forenoon
and two in the afternoon)-each with 1½ hour duration were organized. A tea break
of 15 minutes was given between two sessions in the morning and afternoon. A
lunch break of half an hour was provided. With this, during the Six-Day workshop
24 sessions were held. (a detailed programme schedule is enclosed in Annexure
III).
The workshop commenced at 9.30 AM on 9th December, 2013 with the inaugural
function chaired by Prof. Mohammad Akbar Ali Khan, Honorable Vice Chancellor of
Telangana University, Keynote address by Prof. C. Beena, Honorary Director of
ICSSR-SRC and Workshop Director, President of the function is Prof. R. Limbadri,
Registrar of Telangana University. The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. B.
Venkata Ratnam , Honorable Vice Chancellor of Kakatiya University, Guests of
Honor Prof. B. Sayilu,Registrar of Kakatiya University, Prof. M. Dharmaraj,
University College Principal and Dean Faculty of Arts, Prof. K. Shiva Shankar, Dean
Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. M. Yadagiri, Dean Faculty of commerce and
Management were present in the function.
Prof. C. Beena, Honorary Director ICSSR-SRC, Hyderabad, in her key note address
to the gathering stressed the importance of communication skills in the process of
research. She further explained the objectives of this workshop, i.e helping the
research scholars in identifying their strengths, navigate the scholars in the right
path; provide a platform in exchanging their views with their peers, and providing
an opportunity to discuss and exchange the views with the expertise resource
persons.
A brief summary of the lectures given at the workshop is as follows:
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Day-1, Monday: Date: 9-12-2013; Session-I
Prof. C. Beena, Honorary Director of ICSSR-SRC, Hyderabad and Director of this
programme had delivered the first Lecture on “Conducting Research
Effectively” on 9th December, 2013. The main aim of this lecture was to provide
insights into the idea of research. She touched upon issues such as the meaning of
research, the need to conduct research, process of choosing a theme for research.
She also elaborates the ideas of research and how a researcher can reach his goal.
She analyzed the qualities of the researcher and she also discussed the ethical
issues of research scholars.
Day-1, Monday: Date: 9-12-2013; Session-II
Dr. G. Chandra Shekhar, Dept. of Mass Communication, Telangana University,
Nizamabad&Co-Director of this Workshop had delivered a lecture on “Writing and
Presenting of Literature Review in Social Science Research” on 9thDecember,
2013. He explained the importance and various steps in review of literature and
motivated the scholars towards writing review of literature. He also analyzed how to
organize the research studies and focused on the methods such as qualitative and
quantitative approaches and how to write summery tables and citation styles. He
also discussed active or passive voice and verb tenses. He made aware of the
scholars in avoiding common errors in reviewing literature.
Day-1, Monday: Date: 9-12-2013; Session-III
Dr. T. Satyanarayana Chary, Dept. of Commerce, Telangana University,
Nizamabad had delivered a lecture on Sampling inResearch Design. He
motivated the Research scholars how a research design take a shape in researchers
mind. He discussed how the designing decisions took place. What is the study,
where will the study carried out, what type of data required and where can us found
the data to carry out the study and how will we analyze the data. He discussed
what the key points in drawing the research design are. He also discussed that
what is hypothesis and types of hypothesis and how to draw hypothesis in social
science research. He also explained about different research designs in social
sciences. He elaborated types of samplings in social science research i.e.,
probability sampling and non probability sampling.
Day-1, Monday: Date: 9-12-2013; Session-IV
Dr. T. Satyanarayana Chary, Dept. of Commerce, Telangana University had
delivered a lecture on Measurement and Scaling. he discussed the importance of
various scaling methods in social science research. He gave an overview on rating
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scales such as Osgood, Bogardus, Thurston, Likert, Guttman etc., He also discussed
the fundamentals of scaling methods and comparative measurements with flow
charts, illustrations and tabular comparisons. He discussed the disadvantages of
comparative scaling such as ordinal nature of the data.
Day-2, Tuesday: Date: 10-12-2013; Session-I
Prof. R. Shiva Prasad, Dept. of Philosophy, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
delivered a lecture in this session on “Ethnographical Perspective,
Phenomenological Perspective, Ethno methodological Perspective”. In this
lecture he explained different schools of thought in qualitative research. He further
added, the qualitative research lays stress on the socially constructed nature of
reality, the intimate relationship between the research and the researched and
situational constraints that shape the enquiry. He discussed how the ethnographer
tries to obtain the cultural knowledge of the natives and this knowledge is never
made fully explicit. The non-explicit aspects of cultural knowledge can often be
inferred from casual remarks that must then be classified by more systematic
questioning. The ideal ethnographer studies another culture by bringing external
and internal diversity to bear upon an ethnographic problem.
Day-2, Tuesday: Date: 10-12-2013; Session-II
Prof. M. Yadagiri, Dept. of Commerce, Telangana University, Nizamabad delivered
a lecture on “Types of Research: Historical, Analytical, Interdisciplinary,
Evaluative, Participative and Action Research”. He explained the definition of
research and research process classifications and types of research. He discussed
the fundamental or applied or pure research in social sciences. He differentiated
descriptive and analytical research, conceptual and empirical research. He also
extended to inter disciplinary research and its evaluation studies.
Day-2, Tuesday: Date: 10-12-2013; Session-III
Prof. S.V. Satyanarayana, Dean, Faculty of Commerce, Osmania University,
Hyderabad had delivered a Lecture on Selecting topics for research; factors
affecting the problem selection; pure versus applied research,Literature
review on 10th December, 2013. The main objectives of the theme was focusing on
the research problems, sources of research problems, factors to be considered in
the choice of research problem, research design, using different data gathering
tools etc. He also explained the problems in social science research in contemporary
society.
Day-2, Tuesday: Date: 10-12-2013; Session-IV
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Dr. K. Sampath Kumar, Dept. of Statics, Telangana University, Nizamabad
delivered a lecture on “Descriptive Statistics: Measurement of Central
Tendency, Dispersion, Skewness, Kurtosis, Regression and Correlation and
measurement”. He explained the basic statistical method and measures derived
from them and measures of central tendency. He also discussed about co relation
and regression with valid equations and suitable graphs. He further made the
research scholars practice the procedure by making them to do two exercises which
gave the research scholars good command over the various problems in statistics.
Day-3, Wednesday: Date: 11-12-2013; Session-I & II
Prof. Ravindar Rena, Dept. of Economics, University of Wales, South Africa,
delivered a lecture on “Types of Research Design: Experimental; Control
Group & Experimental Group; Ex-Post Facto Research Design”. He navigated
the research scholars in identifying how to choose research design and issues in
research design. He tried to show different types of decisions based on statistics.
He defined the research design as master plan specifying the methods and
procedures for collecting and analyzing the needed information. He discussed the
traditional categories of research design such as exploratory, descriptive and
casual. He further discussed about the types of experiments, validity of
experiments, test marketing and types of test marketing. He identified the criteria
for selecting test marketing cities.
In another session he delivered a lecture on “Concepts in Research: Variables,
Attributes, Hypotheses: Concept & Types of Hypotheses, Formulation of
Hypothesis, Testing of Hypothesis” wherehe explained different types of
hypothesis tests and compared the test results of different tests. In that he
mentioned different types of errors and their impact in taking hypothesis. He did
this exercise with relevant examples and draws the formulation of hypothesis with
suitable variables and attributes. He focused on the rejection region where the test
hypothesis falls. He elaborated the seven steps to hypothesis. He tried to unlock
the mystery of hypothesis tests. He specified the components of different
researches.
Day-3, Wednesday: Date: 11-12-2013; Session-III
rof. Y. Parthasaradhi, Dept. of Public Administration, Osmania University,
Hyderabad delivered a lecture on “Tool of Data Collection: Primary &
Secondary - Questionnaire, Types and Formats; Schedule, Interview”. He
explained important tools of data collection and various methods of data collection
in social science research and measures in taking data collection. Further he
elaborated that qualitative research is useful for describing or answering questions
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about particular, localized occurrences or contexts and the perspectives of a
participant group toward events, beliefs, or practices. He also discussed the
difference between questionnaire method and interview method in data collection.
He explained about the case study method and it’s importance in in social science
research.
Day-3, Wednesday: Date: 11-12-2013; Session-IV
Prof. Ravinder Kour, Dept. of Public Administration, Osmania University,
Hyderabad, delivered a lecture on “Field Study, Observation Methods in
Research”. In her lecture she stressed the importance of the field study in taking
requirements for the research. She explained the importance of observation
methods in gathering requirements of the research process. She stressed the
importance of field study in social science research. She analyzed that observation
may be either direct, where the researcher is actually present during the task, or
indirect where the task is viewed by some other means such as through use of a
video recorder. Further she explained the benefits of the observation method.
Day-4, Thursday: Date: 12-12-2013; Session-I & II
Dr. Ravindranath K. Murthy, Dept. of Psychology, Osmania University,
Hyderabad, had delivered a lecture on usage SPSSdata processing of the article
prepared by the participant. He helped them in using IBMSPSS software on
12th December, 2013. The first & Second sessions focused on understanding the
IBM SPSS Software Version 20.0. A live demonstration of the software was given
to the participants in this session. The different features of the software; The
features of the data view and the variable view were demonstrated to the
participants using the software. The steps of data entry processes, was also
explained to them using a hypothetical created data. The importance and
significance of the data cleansing process was also emphasized before subjecting
the data to any statistical analysis.
Day-4, Thursday: Date: 12-12-2013; Session-III & IV
The third & fourth sessions Data Analysis using IBM SPSS version 20.0 focused
on demonstrating different Parametric and Non Parametric Inferential statistics
using IBM SPSS software. Computation of different Descriptive Statistics –
Measures of central tendencies and measures of variation, and Inferential
Statistics- Parametric and Non parametric Statistics was done using the software. A
conceptual knowledge of ‘t’ test, different types of ‘t’ test, Concept of Chi- Square,
and
Concept of ANOVA was also
explained to the participants, before
demonstrating it using IBM SPSS. The participants were helped with identifying the
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correct inferential statistical technique, on the data collected by them, and doing it
using the SPSS software.
Day-5, Friday: Date: 13-12-2013; Session-I
Prof. C. Padmaja, Dept. Communication & Journalism, Osmania University,
Hyderabad, had delivered a lecture on “How to Write Dissertation / Thesis”. In
her lecture she explained the importance of social science research and explained
various steps in writing thesis. And analyzed how to introduce the researcher’s
research problem and highlighted the gaps in the theory and how to fill those with
the research. She also explained about the theoretical research and its importance.
Review of literature and methodology of the research. She also analyzed various
problems in data collection and importance of chaptarization. She also explained
various helpful strategies in preparation of thesis.
Day-5, Friday: Date: 13-12-2013; Session-II
Dr. K. Sampath Kumar, Dept. of Statistics, Telangana University, Nizamabad, had
delivered a lecture on “Statistical Inference: Point and interval estimates,
Parametric and Non Parametric Test (Chi-Square, Test of Differences,
Significance and Freedom)Analysis of Variance and Co-Variance: One way
and two way classification”. Inhis lecture he analyzed various tests related to
analyzing data in social science research. The importance of analysis of variance:
one way and two way classifications of data. He has given detail information to the
research scholars with suitable examples with his motivated lecture.
Day-5, Friday: Date: 13-12-2013; Session-III
Dr. Ch. Arathi, Dept. Computer Science & Engineering, Telangana University,
Nizamabad, had delivered a lecture on “Academic Honesty: Plagiarism
Software”. In her lecture she explained the importance of understanding of
academic integrity and plagiarism. Further she discussed breaches of academic
integrity
include
plagiarism,
collusion,
the
fabrication
or
deliberate
misrepresentation of data, and failure to adhere to the rules regarding
examinations in such a way as to gain unfair academic advantage and explained
various policies and procedures in maintaining academic honesty. She motivated
the scholars how to maintain integrity in writing of thesis and also suggested that
researcher must go for plagiarism check before submission of their thesis. Further
she concluded that to avoid plagiarism, be sure to specify the sources of all
borrowed materials. All summaries, paraphrases, and quotations must be
document.
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Day-5, Friday: Date: 13-12-2013; Session-IV
The fourth session “SPSS Tools and Practices” taken by Dr. Ch. Arathi. This
session focused on demonstrating different Parametric and Non Parametric
Inferential statistics using IBM SPSS software. The complete session has been
concentrated to strengthen the skills in view of usage of SPSS. The participants
were also given skills in interpreting the output of the analysis done using the
software.
Day-6, Saturday: Date: 14-12-2013; Session-I
Dr. G. Chandra Shekhar, Dept. of Mass Communication, Telangana University,
Nizamabad&Co-Director of this Workshop had delivered a lecture on “Meaning
&Types of Academic Writing, Challenges in Academic Writing” on the
valedictory day of the workshop. He explained the meaning various types of the
Academic writings and discussed the challenges in writing of academic research
papers. Further he explained Knowing and understanding terms and
concepts related to academic writing, and being able to apply them, will help you
organize your thoughts and ultimately produce a better essay or paper. He
discussed different strategies for academic writings and the importance of time
management in the process.
Day-6, Saturday: Date: 14-12-2013; Session-II
Prof. S. Mallesham, Dept. Philosophy, Osmania University, Hyderabad, had
delivered a lecture on “Presentation of Abstract evaluation”. After his brief
lecture on abstract he has given assignment to the research scholars, evaluated
and given grades to their work. Further, he had given valuable inputs for writing of
abstract and thesis in social sciences.
Day-6, Saturday: Date: 14-12-2013; Session-III & IV
Prof. G. Krishna Reddy & Prof. Chenna Basawaiah, Dept. of Political Science,
Osmania University, Hyderabad, were chaired an interaction session with the
participants. They discussed various issues in social science research and guided
the scholars in working with their respective areas of interesting fields. They
emphasized on various challenges that scholars will come across in the period of
their research, and they navigated the scholars in overcoming those challenges.
They have also quoted the real time challenges that they have come across in their
period of research and tried to inject the confidence and inculcated the enthusiasms
into their minds towards research. Their valuable inputs in the process of drawing
of hypothesis, data collection and analysis and presentation of data in the overall
process of their research will help the scholars in their journey of research.
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The Six day Workshop on Research Methodology course in Social Science for
SC/ST PhD Research scholars was concluded on December 14, 2013 with the
valedictory session at 5.00 PM in which Prof. R. Limbadri, Retistrar, Telangana
University gave the valedictory address. In their feedback, the participants
expressed their appreciation that ICSSR-SRC, Hyderabad has given them an
excellent opportunity to them in sharpening their research skills.
Presentation of Certificates to the participants by Prof. R. Limbadri,
Registrar, Telangana University and Prof. C. Beena, Honorary Director,
ICSSR-SRC, Hyderabad in Valedictory Cession held in Telangana University
on 14-12-2013 at 5.00 pm
4. Six day Workshop on Research Methodology Course in Social Sciences
from 6th – 11th January, 2014 held at Dept. of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry
University, Puducherry in collaboration with ICSSR, Southern Regional Centre,
Hyderabad.
Contents
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. Aim of the Workshop
3. Method
4. Brief Summary about theInaugural Function
5. Day-wise Summary of the Sessions
6. Brief Summary of the Valedictory Function
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7. Evaluation of Lecture of the Resource Persons by the Participants
8. Overall Evaluation of the Workshop by the Participants
9. Recommendations for Improvement and Effective Implementation of Future
Research Methodology Workshopfor the Ph.D. Scholars
Acknowledgements
At the outset, I would like to extend my gratitude to Prof. C.Beena, Hony. Director
of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Southern Region,
Hyderabad for giving fund for organizing such an important Six Day Workshop on
Research Methodology for the SC/ST PhD. Scholars of Southern Region
successfully. The workshop was highly successful in achieving its broad aim as
highlighted in the final evaluation of the workshop by the participants after the
workshop.
I extend my gratitude to Prof. R.Prabhakara Raya, Dean, School of Management
Studies, Pondicherry University for attending the Inaugural Function of the
workshop on Jan.6, 2014 despite his busy schedule and delivering an inspiring
speech as Chief Guest of the Workshop. Mr. R.Thangal, Asst. Professor, Department
of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University another dignitary of the Inaugural
Function motivated the scholars by his positive speech. I highly appreciate his
positive speech.
I am also grateful to Mr. Raajiv Yaduvanshi, Registrar of Pondicherry University,
Prof. C.Beena, Hony. Director of ICSSR, Southern Region, Hyderabad, Prof.
N.K.Jha, Dean, School of Social Science and International Studies, Pondicherry
University and Dr. S. k. Sia, Associate Professor, Dept of Applied Psychology,
Pondicherry University for attending the Valedictory Function and delivering
motivating brief speech highlighting the importance of this type of workshop and
relevance of social research.
Success of any such program depends upon the resource persons. Careful selection
of the experienced resource persons from various social science disciplines from
Pondicherry University and other universities of southern region and their effective
styles of teaching benefitted all the participants. I am highly grateful to all the
resource persons for taking the sessions with full interest, seriousness and
enthusiasm.
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Active participation of the Ph.D., scholars in the workshop is worth praising. In fact,
active participation of the participants created a very good academic environment
and all the resource persons clarified all the queries of the participants
satisfactorily.
Volunteers of the workshop viz., Aneesh Kumar, Anjali Gireesan, T.S. Saranay,
Shinto Thomas and Parveen Banu facilitated the workshop efficiently and addressed
all the issues of the participants with smiling face. I thank all of them for their
responsible roles in the workshop. Finally, I acknowledge the full support of the
university administration, accounts department, Electric Wing, Electronic and Media
Department and cooperation of all the staff of the Convention-cum-cultural Centre,
Pondicherry University for implementing the workshop effectively.
Prof. Sibnath Deb, Ph.D., D.Sc.
Co-Director of the Workshop &
Head, Dept of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University
R.V.Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry-605014; M.08489797876
1. Introduction
Evidence generated by social science research is getting more attention day by day
from the policy makers since field based evidence is required for understanding
complex issues related to various social, cultural and health related aspects and for
taking appropriate measures. In other words, it might be stated that behavioral and
social sciences contribute substantially to health research, primarily in psychosocial
vulnerability related issues, prevention of undesirable behavior, and psychobiological response to treatment. Social science research methods can generally
vary along a quantitative and qualitative dimension. Now there is a growing
tendency among the researchers to combine both quantitative and qualitative
methods in the social science research.
The behavioral and social sciences are as complex and variable as the natural
sciences; not only do many factors affect individual and social behavior, but also
these factors combine and interact in complicated ways. Partly because of the
overall complexity of these sciences and partly for historical and cultural reasons,
research support and research training in the behavioral and social sciences has
lagged well behind those in other sciences. Therefore, there is a necessity to
organize short-terms and long-term workshop on research methods for the fresh
researchers to orient them with the methodology so that they can carry out needbased research following appropriate methods.
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In social science research a researcher should be sensitive and should have special
interest in understanding the issues in-depth and then only one can do a
meaningful research. Perseverance is another quality which a researcher should
have. In addition, a social and behavioral science researcher should have the
following qualities viz.
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Should be well-versed in the research techniques
Technical know-how to use appropriate study tools for investigation of an
issue
Involvement and dedication to devote enough time to research
Open mind with keen observation and precision
Biases and prejudices should be minimum
Should have the capacity to get deeper into the problem
Should have a critical outlook, and
Good communication skills in terms of both reading and writing
Given the background as mentioned above, the workshop intended to sensitize the
fresh researchers to develop the above skills to become a good social science
researcher.
2. Aim of the Workshop: The broad aim of the research methodology workshop
was to impart knowledge and skills about every steps of research including
searching for reliable secondary data through search engines, analysis of data using
IBM SPSS and hand-on training on SPSS so that SC/ST research scholars feel
comfortable and confident to carry out their research work successfully.
3. Method: Mixed method was followed in the workshop for dissemination of
knowledge and skills among the researchers i.e., lecture followed by interaction and
hands on training on IBM SPSS.
3.1 Participants: A group of 31 participants attended the workshop (Male: 24;
Female: 7) from four universities and came from 10 disciplines viz.
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Psychology
Sociology
Social work
Anthropology
Management,
Physical Education
Performing Arts
Economics
Social Inclusion
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3.2 Resource Persons: The resource persons who delivered lectures in the
workshop came from the following disciplines:
 Psychology
 Sociology
 Social Work
 Anthropology
 Education
 Statistics, and
 Management Studies
3.3 Issues Covered in the Workshop
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Nature of Scientific Methods and its Application to Social Phenomenon &
Nature, Importance and Scope of Research
Types of Research: Historical, Analytical, Interdisciplinary, Evaluative,
Participative and Action Research
Steps in the Process of Research-Problem Selection, Formulation and
Planning: How to write a Research Proposal
Types of Research Design: Exploratory, Diagnostic, Descriptive
Types of Research Design: Experimental; Control Group & Experimental
Group; Ex-Post Facto Research Design
Concepts in Research: Variables, Attributes, Hypotheses: Concept & Types of
Hypotheses, Formulation of Hypothesis, Testing of Hypothesis
Universe, Nature & Types of Sampling: Probability Sampling: Non-Probability
Sampling
Field Study
Rating Scales: Osgood, Bogardus, Rating Scales: Thurston; Likert; Guttman
Descriptive Statistics: Measurement of Central Tendency, Dispersion,
Skewness, Kurtosis, Regression and Correlation and Measurement
Statistical Inference: Point and Interval Estimates, Parametric and Non
Parametric Test( Chi-Square, Test of Differences, Significance and Freedom)
Analysis of Variance and Co-Variance: One way and Two way Classification
References writing (Style Sheet) in APA Format, Plagiarism, & Gathering
Secondary and Reliable Information/Data through Search Engines.
Tool of Data Collection: Primary & Secondary-Questionnaire, Types and
Formats; Schedule, Interview
Ethnographical
Perspective,
Phenomenological
Perspective,
EthnoMethodological Perspective
Observation, Case Study Method, Content Analysis
SPSS: Theoretical and Hands on Training
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Writing Abstract, Thesis and Academic Research Paper
4. Brief Summary about Inaugural Function
The first day of the six day intensive workshop on Research Methodology Course in
Social Sciences for SC/ST Ph. D Scholars, sponsored by the Indian Council of Social
Sciences, Southern Region, Hyderabad and organized by the Department of Applied
Psychology, Pondicherry University commenced with an inaugural session presided
over by Prof. R. Prabhakara Raya, Dean, School of Management Studies,
Pondicherry University, Prof. Sibnath Deb, Workshop Co-Director and Head,
Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University and Mr. Rejoyson
Thangal, Assistant professor, Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry
University. The participants included SC/ST Ph.D. scholars from Pondicherry
University and other neighboring universities in the southern region. Prof Sibnath
Deb welcomed all the participants to the program and highlighted the major
objectives of the workshop. He urged the participants to involve themselves in the
workshop with a zeal and spirit of curious researcher clarifying their doubts in the
process. Prof. R.Prabhakara Raya, in his inaugural address, emphasized on the
focus and needs of present day social science research and how one can become a
good researcher thus stressing on the relevance of the workshop in initiating the
essential to fulfill the above mentioned concepts. He mentioned about the
significance about formulation of research problem, employing novel methods for
data collection, nuances about the process of data collection as well as learning
from this process. He encouraged all participants to learn and realize their
potential. Mr. Rejoyson Thangal felicitated the session by sharing his views on how
scholars from SC/ST communities are lacking in self-confidence and how this can be
overcome by putting in hard work and possible effort to become more
knowledgeable and satisfied in themselves. He expressed that the workshop may
be used as the opportunity to make their research a fruitful experience. The session
ended with a vote of thanks by Mr. Aneesh Kumar, PhD. Scholar of the Department
of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University.
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5. Day-wise Summary of the Technical Sessions
Day 1 (Monday, Jan.6, 2014)
The first lecture was delivered by Prof. D. Jamuna, Centre of Research on Aging,
Department Of Psychology, Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati on the nature of
scientific methods and its application in social phenomenon. She emphasized on the
steps involved in scientific method, attitude of a scientific method, and the qualities
that a researcher should have to make the process scientific like objectivity and
accuracy. She also talked about the limitations of scientific methods in their inability
to explain certain phenomenon. The session was interactive and invited question
about the ethical issued involved in modifying hypothesis according to the results of
a research as well as the difference between replicability and redundancy of data in
scientific method. The second lecture was delivered by Prof. Sibnath Deb on how to
select a research problem and how to write a research proposal. The criteria for
selecting a good research problem like novelty, relevance and availability of
associated resources were discussed in detail as well as the mistakes committed in
selecting the problem like being emotional and ambiguous were also focused upon.
Different steps involved in writing research proposal were also discussed and the
steps that need to be especially taken care of to make the proposal more appealing
were discussed.
The afternoon session commenced with a lecture by Prof. D. Jamuna on different
types of research methods. She explained the different types of research methods
employed in different fields of study like philosophy, medical sciences, Law and
legislation, Economics and other social sciences. The nature, characteristics, steps
involved, advantages and disadvantages of these research methods were discussed
and enthusiastically interacted upon during the session. The last lecture of the day
was given by Prof. B.B. Mohanty, Dept. of Sociology, Pondicherry University, on
research designs employed. Four research designs were discussed- Exploratory,
Descriptive, Diagnostic and Experimental. The employability and application of
designs were discussed and relevance of the same was explained in the context of
research methods and statistical techniques employed to collect and understand the
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data. An effort was made to make the session interactive and interesting and
queries were encouraged and satisfied.
Day 2 (Tuesday, Jan.7, 2014)
The second day of the workshop started with a lecture by Dr. Venkatesh Kumar,
Reader, Department of Management Studies, Pondicherry University appraising the
participants about the basic concepts in research. He imparted a thorough
understanding about different types of variables, scales of measurement used,
hypothesis formulation and testing citing practical examples with which participants
could easily identify and relate to. The second lecture, after tea break, by Dr.
Venkatesh Kumar, was about Experimental Research designs. He explained the
process and implementation of this type of design in practical settings thus giving
an effective insight into the utilization of these research designs for a particular
research.
Dr. Joseph Alexander, from Department of Psychology, Annamalai University,
handled the afternoon session on Universe and sampling methods. He started the
session with citing the importance of research in Social Sciences and the
importance of logical thinking in research. Connecting statistics, parameters,
population and sample, he drew on the understanding of randomization and
highlighted the different types of sampling throwing light on various methods.
Dr. Joseph Alexander also discussed about field study in the last session of the day.
He pointed out the importance and scope of field study. Prof. Alexander highlighted
how to use field experiments and ways to conduct the same. In total he brought
out the major concepts and issues in field study for social scientists.
Day 3 (Wednesday, Jan.8, 2014)
The third day of the workshop primarily guided the participants in the context of the
different type of statistics used for interpreting data. Dr. B. Rangaiah, Associate
Professor in the first session, explained the concept of descriptive statistics and the
different methods that come under this type of statistics. Taking simple examples,
he was able to bring in the clarity to understand the application of descriptive
statistics to make the data organized and take it to a better level of understanding.
The next session was taken up by Dr. Tirupathi Rao, Department of Statistics,
Pondicherry University on the importance of inferential statistics in social sciences
and imparted the information about the common mistakes that a researcher may
commit while interpreting the data. He also gave a brief introduction about the
different parametric and non parametric tests used to analyze the data that one
obtains.
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The first session of the afternoon was handled by Prof. A. Chelluperumal,
Department of Anthropology, Pondicherry University on the ethnographic,
phenomelogical and qualitative methods used in the process of data collection. He
elucidated on the methodical way ethnographies are made and how it is different
from novels and other story narration. He was of the view that current
ethnographies include an artistic element which make these documents more
comprehensible and increase their practical utility. He also explained the
importance of phenomenological and other qualitative methods in determining the
essence of an individual. The last session of the day was held at the Ananda
Rangapillai Library, Pondicherry University, where Dr. R. Samyuktha, University
Librarian, gave a lecture on how to use e-resources appropriately and to the
maximum benefit. The lecture provided an insight on where to access e-theses
related to one’s research interest as well as other documents like journal articles
and their abstracts. It also gave information about deciding upon which journal to
use for publications and how to manage references.
Day 4 (Thrusday, Jan.9, 2014)
The fourth day of the workshop commenced with a lecture by Dr. Shaheen Sultana,
Reader, Department of Social Work, Pondicherry University on tools of data
collection. This included observation method and its various types with its
limitations, Interview method as well questionnaire development and
administration. She briefly touched upon schedules, projective techniques, Depth
interviews and content analysis giving a holistic view of the different methods used
in the endeavor of research. The next session was taken by Dr. S.K. Sia, Associate
Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, who enlightened the participants on
Rating scales and levels of measurement. He briefed them on different forms of
scales, steps involved in the development of scales along with illustrations. He also
explained in detail on generation and preparation of statements for scales as well as
nuances involved in tools of research and measurement.
The afternoon session was taken up Dr. R Murthy, Faculty Member, Dept. of
Psychology, Osmania University who commenced the session on SPSS. He
illuminated the participants with the basic objectives of the upcoming SPSS
sessions and gave a thorough understanding about the basic concepts in Data
analysis and the origins of the software and how it is different from other computer
programme or Microsoft Excel. He also explained about the nomenclature that is
used in this software. Explaining the basics of measurement, the session ended
with him setting a home-task for the participants for identifying some variables with
their nature, role in statistics and their level of measurement.
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Day 5 (Friday, Jan.10, 2014)
The fifth day of the workshop was devoted to thorough understanding of the
working of SPSS software. Dr. R. Murthy meticulously explained the process
involved in creating file on SPSS and was patiently guiding all the participants to
understand all the steps. The participants were given dummy data and then
working of the software was understood through practical exercises set up by Dr. R
Murthy.
Day 6 (Saturday, Jan.11, 2014)
The first two sessions of the sixth day of the workshop was on hands-on training on
SPSS. Dr. R.Murthy had given dummy data to the participants and explained them
as to how to analysis data using appropriate statistical test based on nature of the
data and sample background. Participants of the workshop did the analysis and
clarified their queries as and when they found any problem and Dr. Murthy very
clearly clarified the queries of the participants. Overall, SPSS sessions conducted
by Dr.Murthy were very beneficial for all the participants and they also greatly
enjoyed the sessions.
Last session on abstract writing, writing research papers and thesis was conducted
by Prof. Sibnath Deb, Co-director of the Workshop. Prof. Deb clearly explained as to
how to write an abstract of an article. Prof. Deb also asked the participants to follow
guidelines of each journal and conference for writing an abstract. Thereafter, Prof.
Deb briefed all the participants about writing styles of article and thesis and its
length which varies from journal to journal and across the universities. Prof. Deb
also shared some of the articles published in different impact factor journals
published by Elsevere, Sage and Willy publication companies with the participants.
6. Brief Summary of the Valedictory Function
Valedictory function of the Six-day Regional Workshop on Research Methodology
(Jan.6 – 11, 2014) started at 3.00 p.m. in the Cultural-cum- Convention Centre,
Pondicherry University. Dignitaries like Mr. Raajiv Yaduvanshi (Registrar,
Pondicherry University), Prof C. Beena (Director, ICCSR Southern Region,
Hyderabad), Prof. Nalini Kant Jha (Dean, School of Social Sciences and
International Studies, Pondicherry University), Prof. Sibnath Deb (Co-Director of the
workshop and Head of the Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry
University), and Dr. S.K Sia (Associate Professor of the Dept. of Applied
Psychology) were present during the function.
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Prof. Sibnath Deb presented the evaluation report of the workshop. He briefly
explained about the themes covered in the workshop by different resource persons.
He also presented the evaluation of the 31 participants about the workshop based
on the feedback provided by them. He expressed his gratitude towards ICSSR for
their immense support to conduct the program, and he also extended his gratitude
towards all the resource persons and dignitaries of dais to make the program
successful.
Mr. Raajiv Yaduvanshi, Registrar of Pondicherry University delivered presidential
address. He expressed his happiness to be a part of the program which is meant to
improve the researches in the area of social sciences. He pointed out the need of
research in the social sciences for the development of the country; he also
appreciated ICSSR to conduct such training programs for marginalized sections.
Prof Beena talked about the need for providing workshops and special training
programs for marginalized sections. She also explained how ICSSR is helping
students by various ways in their pursuit of doing good quality research works. She
requested all the scholars to make use of the resources available to them and to
produce high quality research papers.
Prof. Nalini Kanta Jha, Dean, School of Social Sciences and International Studies,
Pondicherry University motivated all the scholars to become sincere researchers. He
pointed out the mistakes which research scholars often make while doing their
research, he thanked ICSSR and Prof. Sibnath Deb for conducting a training
program in research methodology to sensitize the young research scholars. Dr. S.K
Sia, Associate Professor, Dept of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry expressed his
gratitude towards ICSSR on the behalf of Department of Applied Psychology
Pondicherry University for the support received while conducting the workshop. He
said that such programs will be highly beneficial for the blooming social scientists.
During the valedictory function the participants have given a chance to come up
with their feedback about the workshop. Three of them came forward and gave
their feedback about the workshop. All the three participants stated that they have
been immensely benefitted by attending the workshop. Ph.D. Scholar from the IITMadras stated that she did not receive such a good training before on research
methodology particularly on statistics even in her own institute. They promised that
they will make use of the knowledge they received from the workshop in their
research works. They thanked the ICSSR and the coordinator for their effort to
conduct a highly beneficial workshop on research methodology. After the feedback
session, vote of thanks was given by Anjali Gireesan, Research Scholar of the
Department of Applied Psychology and after the vote of thanks the dignitaries
distributed the certificates to the participants.
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7. Evaluation of Lecture of the Resource Persons by the Participants
8. Overall Evaluation of the Workshop by the Participants
0%
Perception about the Six-day Workshop
Highly
Beneficial
25%
75%
Moderately
Beneficial
Not so
beneficial
The workshop was highly beneficial as stated by 75% of the participants. Some of
the verbatim responses of the participants are as follows:
‘The workshop has provided lots of opportunities to learn new thing, and to
share our ideas’
‘ It was an excellent workshop the way the resource persons presented the
lecture because all resource persons taught us with examples’
‘ I did not know research methodology and statistics. I learned a lot from this
workshop so it is highly beneficial’
‘Most of the topics are presented in a simple manner. The resource persons
focused on concepts rather than going too technical’
‘Even though we have been discussing the topics that we have discussed
already, this workshop helped us to understand the concepts more clearly.
SPSS classes were extra ordinary’
‘This type of workshops must be conducted every year. I benefitted a lot
from this workshop’
‘I know research methodology what it is but this program given very minute
and exact information about the research method and analysis of data’
The workshop was moderatelybeneficial as remarked by 25% of the participants.
According to some of them:
‘There were some sessions, where resource persons did not talk anything
about the content mentioned in the theme’
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‘Some of the sessions were not beneficial for me because some of the
experts were not well prepared. But some of the sessions like SPSS were
highly beneficial. I think SPSS was the best session of the workshop’
‘I expected some more basic things but the sessions were some more
advanced’.
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0%
Perception about Hospitality and
Logistic Arrangements
Very Good
100%
Moderately
Good
Every participant told that that hospitality and logistic arrangements like venue and
seating arrangements, accommodation etc. was “very good. Some of the responses
given by the participants are as follows:
‘Accommodation arranged in such a way that, participants can easily reaches
the venue without any drawbacks. Venue and seating arrangements were
also good’
‘It is very good because, tasty food, good arrangement, and friendly cocoordinator’
‘The coordinator was kind and down to earth. Seating arrangement was
perfect. Food and tea was good. Particularly everything was happened in
time’
‘All were very helpful and genuine. Seating arrangements was good’
‘It is good comparing to other workshops’
‘They provided everything in excellent manner. I don’t find words to express
my thanks to you’
‘Everything was fine, no partiality, given equal chance for all the scholars to
understand the topics’
‘Because I experienced a good hospitality arrangement which makes me
convenient in terms of venue, seating and food arrangement’
‘It is very good, how would I say I attended lots of workshops no one
provided this much hospitality’
‘I got special care and attention from the side of the coordinator and
volunteers. They were very helpful and cooperative. Punctuality kept
throughout the sessions. The arrangements were excellent’
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‘Very good because, tasty food, good arrangement, and friendly coordinator’
‘Everything is very nice, arrangement and treating as a family member’
0%
21%
Perception about Food
Very Good
Good
79%
Not so Good
According to some of the participants:
‘Food was tasty’
‘Food was very good, both in quality and quantity’
‘Overall, food was really good’
‘It was delicious and healthy’
‘I enjoyed a lot; wide variety of food was there’
‘Served in time, clean, tasty, kindly served’
‘I really liked your timing of food, management and serving of the food’
‘No words, the fund got by our coordinator were fully utilized for the food and
other things without any hesitation’
Overall Rating of the Workshop in
4% Five Point Scale by the Participants
0%
33%
Excellent
63%
9. Recommendations for Improvement and Effective Implementation of
Future Research Methodology Workshop for the Ph.D. Scholars
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The training program was highly effective and beneficial for SC/ST PhD
scholars as they got exposure to research methodology classes from experts
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in the field. But the similar program must be conducted for all the PhD
scholars every year.
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The coordinator of the six day national workshop (Jan 6-11, 2014) tried his
level best to devote the time of the workshop to relevant topics of research
methodology for social sciences, by giving more emphasis on training in
SPSS the same can be followed in the future programs as well. The selection
of the resource persons can also be done in the same manner because the
resource persons of this workshop were from different disciplines of social
sciences considering the heterogeneity of the participants.
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The flow of the topics of the sessions was maintained but in the future
programs it will be better if the topic arrangement will be done more logically
as a continuation to each other. Some issues like searching for reliable
secondary data and plagiarism should be given equal importance in the
workshop. In addition, more emphasis should be given on qualitative
research techniques like Focus Group Discussion (FGD), informal interview,
in-depth interviews and participatory rural appraisal (PRA) along with
observation and case studies.
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Technical arrangements and seating arrangements were perfect as the
resource person of each session had face to face contact with each and every
participant. There were no issues in the technical aspects because of the
technical expertise of the organizers. There were arrangements for every
participant to charge their laptop with adapter for the SPSS training session.
The future programs can also be conducted in the same effective manner.
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The food provided was of high quality and quantity, the quantity of food
should be reduced in the future programs so that more quality can be
assured. It would be better if the program starts at 9 or 9.30, so that three
or more sessions could have been included in the six-day workshop.
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Assessment of knowledge of the participants before and after the workshop
will be beneficial to understand the efficacy of the workshop.
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A follow-up workshop for the same participants after two to three months
should be conducted to clarify their queries at the advanced stage of
research.
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Participants of the workshop should be selected based on their stages of
research i.e., fresher and advanced researchers.
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5. Six day Workshop on Research Methodology Course in Social Sciences
from 21st – 27th March, 2014held at Dept. of Studies in Economics and Cooperation, Mysore University, Mysorein collaboration with ICSSR, Southern
Regional Centre, Hyderabad.
Context to the Workshop
The world today is witnessing an explosion of social science research. Social
Science Research has attracted much attention due to its dynamism and
complexity. The changing structure, requirement and their manifestations have
given rise to a new set of circumstances and problems. Understanding the
emerging trends and exploring them in a given framework has become a serious
challenge. Therefore we are in research of new theories, approaches and
methodologies to address these issues. Social scientists have the responsibility of
providing meaningful framework and policy choices to improve the functioning of
the system and enriching the overall knowledge. In this pursuit we have to reexamine the existing methodologies and develop new methods.
ICSSR is playing a pivotal role in facilitating and supporting contemporary research
in social sciences. It was established in 1969 by Government of India to promote
research in social science research in the country. It is supporting a number of
research institutions, individual scholars by providing fellowships and grants and
also providing grants to organise Workshops for training and capacity building. In
this way, ICSSR is providing an academic forum for researchers in social sciences to
reflect on the contemporary issues and emerging trends and reconsider the
paradigms of the existing methodologies.
Why the focus on young researchers?
Young researchers have an advantage. Relatively they an open mind, not rigidly
attached to a particular set of theories, concepts and methodologies. It is easy to
orient and they can be innovative and can go beyond conventional boundaries.
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Improving their capabilities and sharpening their research skills can contribute to
the changing nature and structure of research.
University of Mysore, 100 years old University has made commendable
contributions to research and research methods and contributed immensely to
enhance the social relevance of research.
The above said Workshop was organised by the DOS in Economics and Cooperation, University of Mysore, Mysore. The Workshop started on 22nd 2014 and
concluded on 27th March 2014. Research students from various social science
disciplines like Economics, Co-operative Management, Development Studies,
Political Science, Sociology, Social Work, History, Commerce, Management Science,
Education etc participated in the Workshop. Though it was open to other university
students, there were no applications.
The workshop focused on the Ph.D scholars who have registered for the Ph.D
programme and it was exclusively for SC/ST Ph.D students of social sciences.
Focus of the Workshop
In the present age of information era all that is required to be successful is
churning knowledge from piles of raw data. The present information age facilitates
the collection of data but the challenges lie in making the data meaningful and
purposeful, because it substantially influences the observations and conclusions
drawn on the basis of the data. Here, researchers face newer and varied problems
regarding research methodology, research design, tools and techniques of data
collection and methods of interpretation and analysis. Hence, it becomes pivotal on
the part of the researcher to gain an insight into such contemporary research
process, their impact and outcome.
This Workshop was designed to provide an interactive platform to research scholars
of Social Sciences for acquiring extensive exposure on various issues of Social
Sciences research and enhance conceptual understanding of advanced statistical
techniques as well as hands on experience, in analysing and interpreting the data
using computer & statistical software package (SPSS).
Objectives of the Workshop
The specific objectives of the Workshop were:
 To improve the research understanding relating to problem identification,
research formulation and research design based on qualitative and
quantitative data.
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Hypotheses testing in accordance with the set research objectives.
To improve the knowledge of the scholars regarding the selection of right
tools and techniques while conducting the research.
To help the students to understand the use of statistical software package
(SPSS) in data analysis.
To expose the participants to the current trends in research in Social
Sciences.
A total number of 43 Ph.D students got registered for the Workshop. The course
was designed to cover a wide range of topics like –
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Importance of Research in Social Sciences : Emerging Trends in
Contemporary Research
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Review of Literature, Benchmarking of Literature
Review and
Identification of Research Issues
Defining Research Problem and Research design( Research Planning and
Process)
Formulation of Research Objectives and Hypothesis
Sampling :Techniques and Methods
Sampling Design and Types
Data Collection: Types, Methods and Sources
Data Processing: Coding, Tabulation and Validation
Descriptive Statistics : Central Tendency, Dispersion, Skewness and
Kurtosis
Basic Econometrics: Simple and Multiple Regression and Correlation
Analysis
Qualitative Data Analysis : Techniques and Methods
Panel Data Analysis and Time Series Data Analysis
Regression Diagnostic- Multicollinearity and Heteroscedasticity problem.
Regression Diagnostic- Autocorrelation and Model specification Error.
Data Entry, Processing, Coding and Tabulation.
SPSS-2-Descriptive Statistics with SPSS
SPSS-3-Data analysis, Interpretation and Presentation Through SPSS-I
SPSS-4
E-Resources for Research in Social Sciences
Analysis of Census Data 2011
Research Paper Writing and Publications
Use of Language in Research and thesis Writing
And the Resource persons were drawn from the different Universities and
Institutions.
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To name a fewProf C Basavaraju, Registrar, University of Mysore
Prof. Ganesh Prasad, MIDS, Chennai
Prof. Ramshesh, University Librarian, Univeristy of Mysore, Mysore
Prof. Sathyanarayana, Osmaniya University, Hyderabad
Professor. Ashok Anand, SIDVIN Institute for Management, Bangalore
Prof. M.V.S Gowda, NIAS, Bangalore
Prof. Mahesh, University of Mysore, Mysore
Prof. L. Venkatachalam, MIDS, Chennai
Prof.Pushparaj, Kamraj University, Madurai.
Prof. Ravindranath Murthy, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
Dr. Marulasiddappa Patel, Census Operations of India, Govt of Karnataka,
Bangalore
 Dr. Rajeshwar Rao, Census Operations of India, Govt of Karnataka,
Bangalore
 Prof. M R Suresh, SDM-IMD, Mysore
 Prof. M V Sunil, SDM-IMD, Mysore.
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The workshop was inaugurated by the Registrar of the University of Mysore, Mysore
on 22nd March, 2014.
The valedictory function was held on 27th March, 2014 at UGC- Academic Staff
College, University of Mysore. Prof. G. Krishna Reddy, Honorary Director, ICSSR,
Southern Regional Centre, Hyderabad was the Guest of Honour and Prof. Indumati,
Ex- Vice Chancellor of Davanagere University and at present Dean of Arts Faculty,
University of Mysore delivered the valedictory address. In his address, the honorary
director of ICSSR shared valuable information and also contacts with the
participants. They are of immense help to the participants. He also highlighted the
contemporary role of ICSSR, SRC, Hyderabad in encouraging research activities
across the social sciences. He also explained the challenges the social scientists
may face in the course of their research. He appreciated the initiatives of the
University of Mysore in this regard and assured continuous support and
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encouragement to capacity building programme with a focus on young social
scientists.
Prof. Indumati in her valedictory address focused on the changing dimensions of
social science research and the challenges there in. She also advised the
participants to equip themselves with the necessary skills and capabilities.
And the programme ended with concluding observations and vote of thanks.
Research Methodology Course in Social Sciences for SC/ST Ph.D. Research
Scholars Sanctioned in the Southern Region
Sl. No
Name of the Programme
Director of the Programme
Sanctioned
Date of Meeting
1.
Six day Workshop on
“Research Methodology in
Social Science in Social
Sciences for Ph.D.
Research Scholars”
Prof. C. Beena,
Hon. Director
ICSSR – SRC
Osmania University,
Hyderabad – 500 007
Rs.2,28,095/-
26th August to 2nd
September, 2013
2.
Six day Workshop on
“Research Methodology in
Social Science in Social
Sciences for Ph.D.
Research Scholars”
Dr. Nagaraju Battu
Dept. of Human Resource
Management
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Nagarjuna Nagar
Guntur – 522 510
Rs.3,20,000/-
3rd – 8th
December, 2013
3.
Six day Workshop on
“Research Methodology in
Social Science in Social
Sciences for Ph.D.
Research Scholars”
Dr. Ghanta Chandra Shekhar
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Mass Communication
and
Deputy Director
Directorate of Academic Audit
& P.R.O.
Telangana University
Dichapally, Nizamabad – 503
322
Rs.3,20,000/-
9th – 14th
December, 2013
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4.
Six day Workshop on
“Research Methodology in
Social Science in Social
Sciences for Ph.D.
Research Scholars”
Prof. Sibnath Deb
Head
Dept. of Applied Psychology
Pondicherry University
Puducherry
Rs.3,20,000/-
6th – 11th January,
2014
5.
Six day Workshop on
“Research Methodology in
Social Science in Social
Sciences for Ph.D.
Research Scholars”
Prof. B.K. Tulasimala
Department of Studies in
Economics & Co-operation
University of Mysore
Mysore
Rs.3,20,000/-
21st – 27th March,
2014
g. Financial assistance for organizing seminar/ conference / workshop /
convention / symposium etc
As state above, the ICSSR, Southern Regional Centre has been continuously
providing financial assistance for organizing theme oriented seminar / workshop/
conference/ convention / symposium etc both at the university/college and
institutes of the southern region. During the year 2013-14 the Centre sanctioned
grant to the following departments / institutes of the region for holding seminar /
workshop etc.
Programme Availed:Programmes Sanctioned in the Telangana Region
Sl.No
Name of the Programme
Director of the Programme
Sanctioned
Date of Meeting
1.
Two day National Seminar
on “Need of Smaller States
in India Constitutional and
Social Justice
Perspectives”
Dr. G. Vinod Kumar
Principal
Post Graduate College of Law
Osmania University
Basheerbagh, Hyderabad
Rs.30,000/-
13th – 14th April,
2013
2.
Book (Festschrift volume)
Release function
Osmania University Main
Library in collaboration with
ICSSR – SRC and SSR
Festschrift Committee
Rs.4,799/-
22nd April, 2014
3.
Two day Seminar on
“Human Rights in 21st
Century: Emerging
Dimensions”
Prof. G. Gopal Reddy
Dept. of Political Science
PG College Osmania
University, Secunderabad
Rs.30,000/-
6th – 7th July,
2013
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4.
Two day Seminar on
“Building Positive
Employment Relations in
India: The Way Forward”
Prof. R. Ram Reddy
Head, Dept. of Public
Administration and HRM
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
Rs.30,000/-
27th – 28th July,
2013
5.
Two day National Seminar
on “Contesting Tribal
Subatternity: Social and
Economic Challenges in
India”
Dr. J. Bheemaiah
Assistant Professor
Centre for Comparative
Literature
School of Humanities
University of Hyderabad
Gachibowli
Hyderabad – 500 046
Rs.30,000/-
29th – 30th July,
2013
6.
LIBRARIAN’S DAY
CELERATION – 2013
Osmania University Main
Library in collaboration with
ICSSR – SRC
Rs.4,649/-
12th August, 2013
7.
Two day Conference on
“New Era Marketing
Challenges”
Prof. V. Shekar
Principal, Dept. of Business
Management
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Rs.35,000/-
27th – 28th
August, 2013
8.
Two day National Seminar
on “The Impact of
MGNREGS on Rural
Development”
Dr. M. A. Malik
Lecturer in Economics,
Head, Department of
Economics
Government Degree College
Gajwel – 502 278
Rs.30,000/-
6th – 7th
September, 2013
9.
Two day National Seminar
on “Farmer’s Suicides:
Causes and Remedies”
Prof. M. Ashok Kumar
Dept. of Economics
University PG College
(Kakatiya University)
Subedari, Warangal – 506001
Rs.30,000/-
12th – 13th
September, 2013
10.
One day Seminar on
“Changing Contours and
Contemporary Issues in
Accounting, Banking and
Insurance and Finance”
Principal
Dept. of Commerce
Bhavan’s Vivekananda
College of Science,
Humanities and Commerce,
Sainikpuri
Secunderabad – 500 094
Rs.25,000/-
13th September,
2013
211
11.
Two day National Seminar
on “Innovation
Management – Issues and
Challenges in Emerging
Economics”
Dr. T. Bharath
Head, Dept. of Commerce
and Business Management
Satavahana University
Karimnagar – 505 001
Rs.30,000/-
24th – 25th
September, 2013
12.
UNITED NATIONS DAY
CELEBRATIONS – 2013
Osmania University Main
Library in collaboration with
ICSSR – SRC
Rs.8,213/-
24th October
13.
One day Seminar on “Role
of Media in Rebuilding
Telangana”
Prof. B. Balaswamy
Head, Dept. of
Communication and
Journalism
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Rs.15,000/-
6th November,
2013
14.
Two day International
Conference on “India and
Iran in Contemporary
Relations”
Prof. R. SiddaGoud
Director
Centre for Indian Ocean
Studies
OU Press Road
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Rs.50,000/-
7th – 8th
November, 2013
15.
Two day National Seminar
on “Evaluation of Inclusive
Growth Strategies in Rural
Development”
Dr. D. Adeppa
Lecturer, Dept. of Economics
Govt. Degree College
Armoor – 503 224
Rs.30,000/-
7th – 8th
December, 2013
16.
Two day National Seminar
on “Micro Finance and Its
Implications for Women
Empowerment”
Dr. A. Venkatesham
Lecturer, Dept. of Economics
N.M. Govt. Degree College
(Affiliated to Osmania
University)
Jogipet, Medak – 502 270
Rs.30,000/-
12th – 13th
December, 2013
17.
One day Workshop on
“Project Work”
Prof. PrashantaAthma
Dept. of Commerce
University College for Women
Koti, Hyderabad – 500 007
Rs.15,000/-
17th December,
2013
18.
Three day Conference on
“Indian Political Science
Association 55th All India
Conference”
Dr. M. Venkatnarayana
Reddy,Reader
Dept. of Political Science
Vivekananda Govt. Degree
Rs.30,000/-
28th – 30th
December, 2013
212
College
Vidyanagar, Hyderabad
19.
Two day National Seminar
on “The Role of MGNREGS
in Poverty Reduction”
Prof. B. Krishna Reddy
Dean, Faculty of Business
Management
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Rs.30,000/-
30th – 31st
December, 2013
20.
One day National Seminar
on “The Growth of NonFarm Sector in IndiaOpportunities and
Challenges”
Dr. DasariMuniswamy
Lecturer, Dept. of Economics
Govt. Degree College
Khairatabad
Hyderabad – 500 004
Rs.15,000/-
3rd January, 2014
21.
One day Seminar on
“Social Entrepreneurship in
India: Problems and
Prospects”
Dr. K. Sridevi
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Commerce
Mahatma Gandhi University
Nalgonda – 508 001
Rs.15,000/-
29th January,
2014
22.
Two day National
Conference on “Recent
Advances in Science,
Technology, Management
and Humanities”
Dr. SuseelaKanduri
Associate Professor, Head
Dept. of Commerce
Aurora’s Degree and PG
College, Chikkadpally
Hyderabad – 500 020
Rs.30,000/-
7th – 8th March,
2014
23.
One day Seminar on
“Women’s Reservation in
Legislatures”
Prof. K. Laxmi
Director
Centre for Women Studies
Dept. of Political Science
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Rs.15,000/-
12th March, 2014
24.
Two day National Seminar
on “Inclusive Growth in
Agriculture and Food
Security”
Prof. K. Pratap Reddy
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Rs.30,000/-
15th – 16th March,
2013
25.
Three day National
Seminar on “Modernization
and Social Exclusion:
Empowerment of OBC’s in
India”
Prof. D. Ravinder
Dept. of Political Science
O.U. College for Women, Koti
Hyderabad – 500 007
Rs.30,000/-
22nd – 24th March,
2014
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26.
Two day National Seminar
on “Education for Women:
Empowering Strategies”
Prof. M. Sakku Bhavya
Principal and Chairman Board
of Studies in Education
Institute of Advanced Study
in Education
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Rs.30,000/-
28th – 29th March,
2014
Programmes sanctioned in Southern Region
Programmes Sanctioned in the Andhra Region
Sl. No
Name of the Programme
Director of the Programme
Sanctioned
Date of Meeting
1.
Two day National
Conference on “Risk
Management in Banking
Sector with Special
Reference to India”
Prof. M. Chandraiah
Dept. of Commerce
Vikrama Simhapuri University
P G Centre, Kavali
Nellore – 524 003
Rs.30,000/-
25th – 26th April,
2013
2.
Two day National Seminar
on “Indian Society at
Crossroads: Problems and
Solutions”
Prof. G. Janakiramaiah
Directorate of Distance
Education
S. V. University
Tirupati – 517 502
Rs.30,000/-
27th – 28th April,
2013
3.
Two day National Seminar
on “Emerging Trends in
Centre – State Relations in
India”
Prof. P. Tara Kumari
Dept. of Economics
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam – 530 003
Rs.30,000/-
28th – 29th June,
2013
4.
Two day Conference on
“Problems Encountered by
the Girl Child: Need of
Sensitization and Support”
Dr. A. Kusuma
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Social Work
Vikrama Simhapuri University
Nellore – 524 001
Rs.30,000/-
25th – 26th
September, 2013
5.
Two day National Level
Seminar on “Post Independence Social
Movements in Modern
Andhra – A Study and
Review”
Dr. P. Abel Raja Babu
Head, Dept. of History
SKVT College(Aff. To Andhra
University), Ananda Gardens,
Danavaipeta
Rajahmundry – 533 103
Rs.30,000/-
26th – 27th
October, 2013
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6.
Three day National
Seminar on “New
Paradigms and
Perspectives for Business
Excellence”
Prof. Rajesh C. Jampala
Dept. of Commerce &
Business Administration
PG Centre P.B. Siddhartha
College of Arts & Science
Siddhartha Nagar,
Mogalrajapuram
Vijayawada – 520 010
Rs.50,000/-
31st January to
2nd February,
2014
7.
Two day National Seminar
on “Problems and
Prospects of Micro, Small
and Medium Enterprises in
India”
Prof. M. Venkateshwarlu
Dept. of Commerce
S.V.U. College of CM & CS
Sri Venkateshwara University
Tirupati – 517 502
Rs.30,000/-
22nd – 23rd March,
2014
Programmes Sanctioned in the Karnataka Region
Sl.
No
Name of the Programme
Director of the Programme
Sanctioned
Date of Meeting
1.
One day National
Conference on “FDI in
Retail in India – Effects
and Consequences”
Principal
Dept. of Economics, Maharani
College of Women, Palace
Road, Bangalore – 560 001
Rs.15,000/-
September, 2013
2.
Two day Conference on
“Social Exclusion and
Reservation Policy in
India: New Debates”
Dr. Dinesha P. T.
Assistant Professor cum
Assistant Director
Centre for the Study of Social
Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
University of Mysore
Humanities Block
Manasagangothri
Mysore – 570 006
Rs.30,000/-
11th – 12th
November, 2013
3.
Two day National Seminar
on “Social Exclusion and
Inclusive Growth:
Challenges and Strategies”
Dr. Mohan S. Singhe
Assistant Professor, Dept. of
Social Work, Mangalore
University, Mangalagangothri
Mangalore – 574 199
Rs.30,000/-
20th – 21st
December, 2013
215
Programmes Sanctioned in the Tamil Nadu Region
Sl.
No
Name of the Programme
Director of the Programme
Sanctioned
Date of Meeting
1.
Two day National
Conference on “Combating
Abuse on Women and
Children – Challenges in
the Changing Gender Role
and Cultural Contexts”
Dr. M. Thavamani
Pro-Vice-Chancellor
PeriyarManiammai University
Periyar Nagar, Vallam
Thanjavur – 613 403
Rs.30,000/-
4th – 5th April,
2013
2.
Two day National
Conference on “ICT – A
Catalyst of Change for
Transforming Teaching
Learning and Research in
Commerce, Computer
Science and Management
Education”
Dr. Rosy Godwin
Dept. of Commerce
Lady Doak College
(Affiliated to Madurai Kamraj
University)
Madurai – 625 002
Rs.30,000/-
19th – 20th July,
2013
3.
Two day Interdisciplinary
National Seminar on
“Genetically Modified Food
Production and
Consumption”
Dr. I. Sundar
Associate Professor, Dept. of
Economics, Wind DDE
Annamalai University
Annamalai Nagar – 608 002
Rs.30,000/-
16th – 17th
September, 2013
4.
Two day National Seminar
on “Enhancing Quality
Education for the
Secondary School
Students”
Dr. M. Solayan
Principal, Dept. of Education
Sri Venkateswara College of
Education
Peravurani – 614 804
Thanjavur District
Rs.30,000/-
18th – 19th
October, 2013
5.
Three day Workshop on
“Awareness on Indian
Financial Investment
Portfolios”
Prof. S. Gopala Krishnan
Head, Dept. of Management
Studies, Erode Sangunthar
Engineering College,
Thududupathi, Erode – 638
057
Rs.45,000/-
21st – 23rd
October, 2013
6.
One day National
Conference on “Go Green
– A Mantra for Global
Business Opportunities”
Prof. G. Sivaramakrishnan
Head, Dept. of Management
Studies, Karpagam College of
Engineering, SF No – 758, 59
& 60, OthakkalMandapam
Rs.15,000/-
25th October,
2013
216
Coimbatore – 641 032
7.
Two day National Level
Seminar on “Research
Methods in Social
Sciences”
Dr. K. Natarajan
Director
P.K.R. School of Management
(Aff. to Bharathiar University)
Gobichettipalayam – 638 476
Tamil Nadu
Rs.30,000/-
3rd – 4th January,
2013
8.
Two day National
Workshop on “Open
Source Software for
Academic, Special and
Public Libraries”
Dr. S. Thanuskodi
Organising Secretary
Associate Professor & Head
I/c, Dept. of Library &
Information Science
Alagappa University
Karaikudi – 630 003
Rs.30,000/-
23rd – 24th
January, 2014
9.
One day Seminar on
“Ethics in Changing Global
Business Environment”
Dr. R. Vijayalakshmi
Associate Professor & Head,
Dept. of Commerce, PSGR
Krishnammal College for
Women, Peelamedu,
Coimbatore – 641 004
Rs.15,000/-
11th February,
2014
10.
One day Seminar on “EMarketing – Is it
Indispensable for Today’s
Marketing”
Dr. P. Nagarajan
Director
Dept. of Management Studies
Dr. SivanthiAditanar College
of Engineering
Tiruchendur – 628 215
Rs.15,000/-
20th Feb, 2014
Programmes Sanctioned in the Kerala Region
Sl.
No
1.
Name of the Programme
Director of the Programme
Sanctioned
Date of Meeting
Two day Conference on
“Environment and
Tourism”
Dr. R.B. Patil, Secretary
Konkan Geographers
Association, Sindhudurg, H.
No. 1015, Janvali
Tal: Kankavli, D: Sindhudurg
In collaboration with
Dept. of Geography
SreeSankaracharya
University of Sanskrit
Rs.30,000/-
11th – 12th
November, 2013
217
Kalady, Ernakulam, Kerala
2.
Two day National Seminar
on “Role of Computers in
Social Science Research”
Principal
PG Dept. of Economics
Vimala College, Thrissur,
Kerala – 680 009
Rs.30,000/-
5th –
6thDecember,
2013
3.
Two day National
Conference on
“Communities Mobilization
for Empowerment:
Trending Strategies and
Practice Models”
Dr. Joseph I. Injodey
Principal, Rajagiri College of
Social Sciences, (Aff. To
Mahatma Gandhi University),
Rajagiri P.O., Kalamassery,
Kochi – 683 104
Rs.30,000/-
9th – 10th January,
2013
Research Methodology Course in Social Sciences
Sl.No
Name of the Programme
Director of the Programme
Sanctioned
Date of Meeting
1.
Six day Workshop on
“Research Methodology
and Quantitative
Techniques with Computer
Applications in Social
Sciences”
Dr. Sr. Christine Fernandes&
Mrs. Tina Fernandes
Dept. of Psychology
St. Francis College of Women
Uma Nagar, Begumpet
Hyderabad – 500 016
Rs.1,00,000/-
3rd – 7th October,
2013
2.
Three day Workshop on
“Research Methodology in
Social Sciences for Faculty
Members”
Principal
Little Flower Degree College
Uppal
Hyderabad – 500 039
Rs.70,000/-
7th – 10th October,
2013
3.
Five day “Research
Methodology Course in
Social Sciences for Ph.D.
Students”
Prof. H.R. Uma
Dept. of Economics
Sir MV. Post Graduate Centre
Tubinakare, Mandya
University of Mysore
Mysore – 570 005
Rs.50,000/-
October/
November, 2013
4.
Three day National
Training Programme on
KOHA – An Integrated
Open Source Library
Management Software for
Library Automation”
Prof. S. Galab
Director, CESS
Nizamia Observatory Campus
Begumpet
Hyderabad – 500 016
Rs.50,000/-
6th – 8th
November, 2013
218
5.
Two day National
Workshop on
“Methodology on the Other
Backward Classes:
Exclusion, Empowerment
and Modernization”
Prof. S. Simhadri
Dept. of Geography
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Rs.40,000/-
9th – 10th
November, 2013
6.
Four day “Training
Programme in Research
Methodology for Ph.D.
Scholars of Commerce”
Prof. S.V. Satyanarayana,
Dean, Faculty of Commerce,
Osmania University,
Hyderabad – 500 007
Rs.70,000/-
11th – 14th
November, 2013
7.
Six day Workshop on
“Computational Methods
and Data Analysis in
Social Sciences”
Prof. T.L.N. Swamy
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Rs.1,00,000/-
19th – 24th
November, 2013
8.
Six day Workshop on
“Research Methods and
Data Analysis in
Education”
Prof. C. Madhumati
Director, Centre for InService Teacher Education,
Dept. of Education, IASE,
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Rs.1,00,000/-
2nd – 7th
December, 2013
9.
Two day Workshop on
“Data Analysis Using SPSS
for Women Research
Scholars in Social
Sciences, Commerce and
Business Management”
Prof. J.N. Rao
Head, Dept. of Economics
Osmania University College
for Women
Koti, Hyderabad
Rs.30,000/-
13th – 14th
December, 2013
10.
Six day Workshop on FDP
on Research Fundamentals
and Data Analytical Tools”
Dr. Uma Thirupathy
Associate Professor
Faculty of Management
Studies
Dr. MGR Educational &
Research Institute University
Maduravoyal
Chennai – 600 095
Rs.1,00,000/-
20th – 25th
January, 2014
11.
Twelve day Workshop on
“Research Methodology
Course in Social Sciences
for SC/ST and Minorities
Ph.D. Students”
Prof. K. Prabhakar
School of Management
SRM University, SRM Nagar,
Kattankualthur – 603 203
Kancheepuram
Rs.1,00,000/-
20th – 31st
January, 2014
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12.
Two day Workshop on
“Multivariate Data Analysis
in Social Science
Research”
Dr. P.N. Hari Kumar
Associate Professor
Post Graduate Department of
Commerce & Tourism
Catholicate College
Pathanamthitta
Kerala – 689 645
Rs.30,000/-
20th – 21st March,
2014
a. Lecture in Social Sciences
Sl.
No
1.
2.
Name of the Programme
Director of the Programme
Remarks
Lecture “Sri S.R. Sankaran
3rd Memorial Lecture” by
Prof.Vimal Thorat
Honorary Director
ICSSR – SRC
in collaboration with
Centre for Dalit Studies,
Tarnaka, Hyderabad
Rs.23,120/-
A Special Lecture on “Identify
and Realize Your Own
Potential” by Dr. Venkat
Maroju
Honorary Director
ICSSR – SRC
in collaboration with
Dept. of Psychology, Osmania
University, Hyderabad
Rs.8,190/-
Date of
Meeting
7th October
26th
November,
2013
5. Visit of Scholars
1. Prof. VimalThorat, IGNOU, New Delhi visited Hyderabad had given Lecture on
“Sri S.R. Sankaran 3rd Memorial Lecture” on 7thOctober, 2013 in collaboration
with Centre for Dalit Studies, Tarnaka, Hyderabad.
2. Dr. VenkatMaroju, CEO, Source Trace Systems, USA visited Hyderabad had
given A Special Lecture on “Identify and Realize Your Own Potential” on 26th
November, 2013 in collaboration with Dept. of Psychology, Osmania
University, Hyderabad
6. Study Grant
The Southern Regional Centre, ICSSR has been providing Study Grant to
Research Scholars to avail themselves of the inputs available in different parts of
the country for completing their Ph.D. The following scholars were awarded Study
Grant during the period 2013-2014.
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Sl.
No.
Name of the Research
Scholar & Address
Topic of Research
Libraries to visit
No. of
days
Availed
Amount
Sanctioned
1.
K. Sudhakar
Dept. of Economics
S.V. University College
of Arts
Tirupati – 517 502
“Agricultural Labour
Problems in Chittoor
District of Andhra
Pradesh”
1.ICSSR – SRC,
Hyderabad
2.NIRD, Hyderabad
10 days
6,350.00
2.
M. Suresh
Dept. of Political Science
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Privatisation of Higher
Education: Its Impact
on Dalit Students on
Telangana”
1.S.V. University,
Tirupati
2.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
9,494.00
3.
B. Salaiah
Dept. of Sociology
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Youth Leadership and
Politics – A Sociological
Study of Telangana
Region”
1.S.V. University,
Tirupati
2.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
9,494.00
4.
V. Venkatesham
Dept. of Political Science
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Political Participation
of Backward Class
Women in Panchayati
Raj Institution: A
Comparative Study of
Mahabubnagar and
Ranga Reddy District”
1. Gulbarga
University, Gulbarga
2.Pondicherry
University,
Puducherry
10 days
9,627.00
5.
B. Ganga Prasad
Dept. of Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Evaluation of
MGNREGA in
Nizamabad District of
A.P.”
1.Gulbarga
University, Gulbarga
2.Telangana
University,
Nizamabad
10 days
7,576.00
6.
G. Parushuramulu
Dept. of Public
Administration
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Performance Appraisal
in Public Sector: A
Study of Andhra
Pradesh Dairy
Development –
Corporative
Federation”
1.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
2.Sri
Krishnadevaraya
University, Anantpur
10 days
9,280.00
7.
P. Vijaya
Dept. of History
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Socio-Economic
Conditions of Tribal
Women: A Case Study
in Telangana Region of
1.District library,
Adilabad
2.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
10 days
8,266.00
221
Andhra Pradesh (From
1956-2010 AD)”
8.
D. Veera Babu
Dept. of Political Science
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Rural Development
and NREGs – A Study
of Nalgonda District in
Andhra Pradesh”
1.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
2.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
10 days
8,690.00
9.
Eslavath Bala
Dept. of Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Cement Industries in
India Workers and
Management
Problems”
1. Telangana
University,
Nizamabad
2.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
10 days
7,589.00
10.
O. Satish
Dept. of Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“The Impact of Global
Financial Crisis on
Indian Stock Market”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.Telangana
University,
Nizamabad
15 days
9,940.00
11.
T. Venkataiah
Dept. of Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Govt. Policy Legal and
Institutional Frame
Work on Corporate
Sickness – A
Diagnostic Study”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.Telangana
University,
Nizamabad
15 days
9,940.00
12.
M. Suresh Babu
Dept. of Library &
Information Science
S.V. University
Tirupati – 517 502
“Organization Climate
and Behaviour in the
University Libraries of
Hyderabad Region
Andhra Pradesh – A
Study”
1.University of
Hyderabad
2.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
10 days
7,692.00
13.
T. Renuka
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Impact of Use of New
Seed Technology on
Agriculture
Productivity: Irrigated
and Un-irrigated Areas
( A Case Study of
Medak)”
1.Sri Venkateswara
University, Tirupati
2.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
9,564.00
14.
B. Sreenivas
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Water Shed
Management for
SustaNabble
Agriculture
Development (A Case
1.Sri Venkateswara
University, Tirupati
2.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
9,494.00
222
Study of AP)”
15.
Gujja Veera Swamy
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Inclusive growth in
Agriculture Sector – A
Case Study of Andhra
Pradesh State”
1. Sri Venkateswara
University, Tirupati
2.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
9,514.00
16.
Omkar A.
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Land Transfers in
Tribal Economy – A
Case Study of
Deverkonda Mandal of
Nalgonda District of
Andhra Pradesh”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.Satavahana
University,
Karimnagar
10 days
7,554.00
17.
D. Shiva
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Impact of
Development
Programmes on Tribals
– A Case Study of
Utnoor ITDA, Adilabad
District of AP”
1.District Central
Library, Adilabad
2.District Central
Library,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
9,130.00
18.
P. Sanjeev Kumar
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“The Impact of NREGS
on Poverty Alleviation
(A Case Study of
Medak District in AP)”
1.Medak Library
2.Sangareddy
Library
10 days
7,229.00
19.
G. Ramulu
Dept. of History
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Military System during
the Vijayanagara
Period (14th –
16thCentury)”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
10 days
8,332.00
20.
A.Ramesh
Dept. of History
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Educational
Developmental of
Dalits in Andhra
Pradesh – A Study on
Madiga Community
from 1956 – 2006”
1.Sri Venkateswara
University, Tirupati
2.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
9,494.00
21.
Raju Balgoori
Dept. of History &
Tourism Management
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“History, Art and
Architecture of the
Temples of Karimnagar
District”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.Potti Sreeramulu
Telugu University,
Hyderabad
10 days
7,300.00
223
22.
Satish Dara
Dept. of Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Tourism Development
Corporation in A. P. –
A Case Study of
Hyderabad”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.Satavahana
University,
Karimnagar
10 days
7,404.00
23.
M. Ramesh
Dept. of Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Role of NABARD in
Rural Development of
Andhra Pradesh”
1.District Central
Library, Adilabad
2.District Central
Library,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
9,130.00
24.
B. Hari Krishna
Dept. of Business
Management
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Impact of Television
Advertisements on
School Children”
1.Telangana
University,
Nizamabad
2.Satavahana
University,
Karimnagar
10 days
7,580.00
25.
Ajmeera Shankar
Dept. of Political Science
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Voting Behaviour and
Political of Women – A
Study of Warangal
Parliamentary
Constituency in 2004
and 2009”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.Telangana
University,
Nizamabad
10 days
7,662.00
26.
P. Ashok
Dept. of Public
Administration & HRM
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“National Health
Policy: A Study on
Implementation of
National Rural Health
Mission (NRHM) in AP”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.NIRD, Hydeerabad
10 days
7,236.00
27.
K. Jagan Mohan
Dept. of Public
Administration & HRM
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Human Development
in Tribal Areas of
Andhra Pradesh – A
Study of Primary
Health Centres”
1.Central University,
Hyderabad
2.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
10 days
7,234.00
28.
B. Sudarshan
Dept. of Political Science
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Dalits Participation in
Panchayati Raj
Institution – A Case
Study of Medak
District”
1.Madras Institute of
Developmental
Studies, Madras
10 days
8,922.00
29.
K. Rajesh
Dept. of Political Science
“Dalits Movement and
Left Politics in Andhra
1.Madras Institute of
Developmental
10 days
8,922.00
224
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Pradesh – A Study in
the Interface”
Studies, Madras
30.
G. Sampath
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Role of Institutional
Credit for Agricultural
Development (A Case
Study of Karimnagar
District in Andhra
Pradesh)”
1.Sri Venkateshwara
University, Tirupati
2.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
10 days
8,470.00
31.
E. Venkatesh
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Irrigation Projects of
Andhra Pradesh (Case
Study of Mahbubnagar
District)”
1.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
2.B.C. Study Circle,
Mahabubnagar
10 days
8,532.00
32.
B. Sriramulu
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Performance of a Agro
based Industries (A
Case Study of
Nalgonda District)”
1.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
2. Sri
Venkateshwara
University, Tirupati
10 days
9,514.00
33.
M. Sampurna
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Socio-economic
Condition of Weaving
Community in Siricilla
Town in Karimnagar
District”
1.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
2.Sri Venkateshwara
University, Tirupati
10 days
9,514.00
34.
Y. Rama Rao
Dept. of Economics
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 560 009
“Impact of Migration
on Socio-Economic
Status of Rural
Population – A Study in
Telangana Region”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.NIRD, Hyderabad
3.CESS, Hyderabad
10 days
7,234.00
35.
M. Venkataiah
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Effectiveness of
MGNREGA: A Study of
Nalgonda District in
Andhra Pradesh”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.Mahatma Gandhi
University, Nalgonda
10 days
7,378.00
36.
Praveen Kumar B.
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Efficiency and
Profitability of Public
Sector Banks in India
in the Past Reforms
Periods: An Empirical
Analysis”
1.Sri Venkateshwara
University, Tirupati
2.Pondicherry
University,
Puducherry
10 days
8,990.00
225
37.
T. Linganna
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Economic Analysis of
Farmers Suicides: (A
Case Study of
Warangal District in
Andhra Pradesh)”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
7,000.00
38.
K. RajeshwarNayak
Dept. of Economics
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 560 009
“Organization of
Production Process,
Viability and
Sustainability of Power
loom Sector in Andhra
Pradesh”
1.ICSSR-SRC,
Hyderabad
2.CESS, Hyderabad
10 days
7,300.00
39.
K. Upender
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Economy of Rural
Artisans: Problems and
Prospects – A Study of
Nalgonda District in
Andhra Pradesh”
1. Andhra
University,
Visakhapatnam
2.S.V. University,
Tirupati
10 days
9,494.00
40.
A.Ravinder
Dept. of Economics
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Employment
Opportunities and
Challenges of SC and
ST Communities in
Urban Informal Sector
– A Study in
Telangana”
1.VV GiriLabour
Institute, Noida
2.CESS, Hyderabad
10 days
8,410.00
41.
P. Navatha
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Imports and Exports
of India: A Case Study
of Economic Growth of
India An Econometric
Evidence”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.Mahatma Gandhi
University, Nalgonda
10 days
7,612.00
42.
S. Ramesh
Dept. of Public
Administration and
Human Resource
Management
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Executive
Development
Programmes in
Singareni Collieries
Company Ltd. – A
Study of Transfer of
Training”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.Hyderabad Central
University,
Hyderabad
10 days
7,254.00
43.
P. Vasanta
Dept. of Public
Administration
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Administration of Cooperative Banks in
Andhra Pradesh – A
Case Study of District
Central Co-Operative
1.Telangana
University,
Nizamabad
10 days
7,410.00
226
Bank in Nizamabad”
44.
V. Srinivas
Dept. of Public
Administration
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Social Welfare
Administration in
Andhra Pradesh – A
Case Study of
Nalgonda District”
1.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
2.Sri Krishna
Devaraya University,
Anantapur
10 days
9,514.00
45.
M. Anandam
Dept. of Public
Administration
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Role of Dalit
Leadership in
Panchayath Raj”
1.Sri Venkateshwara
University, Tirupati
2.Sri Krishna
Devaraya University,
Anantapur
10 days
9,484.00
46.
Ch. Ramakrishna
Dept. of Public
Administration
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Urban Governance in
Andhra Pradesh – A
Study of JNNURM”
1.Palamur
University,
Mahabubnagar
2.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
10 days
7,528.00
47.
NarasimhaDanthuri
Dept. of Public
Administration
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Governing a
Metropolis: A Study of
Greater Hyderabad
Municipal Corporation”
1.Bangalore
University,
Bangalore
10 days
8,136.00
48.
R. Praveen Kumar
Dept. of Public
Administration
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Leadership and
Panchayat Raj
Institutions in Andhra
Pradesh – A Study of
Post 73rd Constitutional
Amendment Act”
1.Palamur
University,
Mahabubnagar
2.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
10 days
7,228.00
49.
A. Kumara Swamy
Dept. of Public
Administration
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Community Policing in
Andhra Pradesh: A
Case Study of
Hyderabad Police”
1.Banaras Hindu
Univ., Varanasi
2.Univesity of
Kalyani, West
Bengal
10 days
11,782.00
50.
KondaMallaiah
Dept. of History
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Socio-Economic
Conditions in
Telangana under the
AsafJahi’s 1724 A.D to
1948 A.D”
1.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
2.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
10 days
8,542.00
227
51.
NageshwarJoolu
Dept. of History
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Cultural and
Ecological Tourism in
the Krishna Valley”
1.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
2.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
3.Central Library,
Mumbai
10 days
10,110.00
52.
P. Srilatha
Dept. of Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Performance
Budgeting on Select
Case Study”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.Satavahana
University,
Karimnagar
10 days
7,495.00
53.
B. Parashuramulu
Dept. of Commerce &
Business Management
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Profitability in
Nationalized Banks in
the Changing Banking
Environment – A Study
of Select Banks”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.CESS, Hyderabad
10 days
7,234.00
54.
Narender Naik
Dharavath
Dept. of Commerce &
Business Management
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Working Capital
Management Policies
and Practices in Food
and Agro-Based
Industries – A Study
of Select Units in
Warangal District”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.University of
Hyderabad,
Hyderabad
10 days
7,234.00
55.
Ch. Venkatrajam
Dept. of Commerce &
Business Management
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Corporate Social
Responsibility in Indian
Corporate Sector – A
Comparative Study of
Select Companies”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.JNTU, Hyderabad
10 days
7,202.00
56.
M. Pandya Nayak
Dept. of Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“An Evaluation
Mahatma Gandhi
National Rural
Employment
Guarantee Act 2005 –
A Case Study of
Mahaboob Nagar”
1.Palamur
University,
Mahabubnagar
2. Central
University, Bihar
10 days
8,594.00
57.
B. Ramesh
Dept. of Public
Administration
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Municipal
Administration in
Andhra Pradesh: A
Study of Civic Services
in Municipalities of
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
10 days
7,235.00
228
Nizamabad District”
58.
P. Manjula
Dept. of Political Science
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Women
Empowerment
Programmes in Andhra
Pradesh – A Study of
Nalgonda District”
1.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
2.MG University,
Nalgonda
10 days
8,404.00
59.
Ramesh G.
Dept. of Political Science
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Health Care Policies in
Andhra Pradesh – A
Study of Rajiv Arogya
Sri Scheme”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
8,335.00
60.
M. Naganna
Dept. of Political Science
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Impact of Tribal
Development
Programmes: A Study
of Utnoor ITDA in
Adilabad”
1. ITDA, Utnoor,
Adilabad
2. S.V. University,
Tirupati
10 days
8,778.00
61.
Ch. Venkatesham
Dept. of Political Science
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Implementation of
Bharat
NirmanProgramme – A
Case Study of
Nalgonda District”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.S.V. University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
8,690.00
62.
Sakru Ketavath
Dept. of Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“A Comparative Study
of Cellular Services in
Andhra Pradesh”
1. Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.Mahatma Gandhi
University, Nalgonda
10 days
7,416.00
63.
N. Ravinder
Dept. of Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“A Study on the
Cellular Services in
Andhra Pradesh ( A
Case Study of
Hyderabad and
Secunderabad Zone)”
1.S.V. University,
Tirupati
2. Andhra
University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
9,227.00
64.
J. Seenaiah
Dept. of Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“The Marketing of
Tourism – A Case
Study in Telangana
Region”
1.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
2.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
10 days
7,260.00
65.
D. Gnyaneswer
Dept. of Commerce
Osmania University
“Beneficiaries
Satisfaction on Andhra
Pradesh Rural
1.Telangana
University,
Nizamabad
10 days
7,540.00
229
Hyderabad – 500 007
Employment
Guarantee Scheme”
2.Mahatma Gandhi
University, Nalgonda
66.
A.DurgaSree
Dept. of Business
Management
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“A Study on Change
Management Practices
with Reference to
Selected Organization”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2. Andhra
University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
8,440.00
67.
M. Madhulatha
Dept. of Business
Management
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“The Purchase Pattern
on Women Consumers
towards Life Style
Products with Special
Reference to
Karimnagar”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
10 days
7,240.00
68.
P. Ravi
Dept. of Business
Management
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Performance of Public
Sector Commercial
Banks in India – A
Case Study of State
Bank of India”
1.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
2.S.V. University,
Tirupati
10 days
8,202.00
69.
J. Devender
Dept. of Education
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“A Study on Stress and
Self Esteem through
Academic Achievement
of Adolescent
Students”
1. Palamur
University,
Mahubnagar
2.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
10 days
7,520.00
70.
T. Manichander
Dept. of Education
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“A Study on the
Influence of Emotional
Intelligence and Locus
of Control on Academic
Achievement of
Intermediate Students
in Karimnagar District”
1.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
2.S.V. University,
Tirupati
10 days
9,227.00
71.
N. Naveen Kumar
Dept. of Education
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“A Study of Physical
Facilities and their
Relationship to
Academic Achievement
of Secondary School
Children in Karimnagar
District”
1.Palamur
University,
Mahubnagar
2.S.V. University,
Tirupati
10 days
7,520.00
72.
Are Srinivasa Reddy
Dept. of Education
“Perceptions of
Protagonists on Right
1.Bangalore
University,
10 days
9,873.00
230
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
to Education Act –
2009”
Bangalore
2.University of
Madras, Chennai
73.
M. Azad Chandra Shekar
Dept. of Education
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“A Study on Ragging in
Professional Colleges in
Andhra Pradesh”
1.Bangalore
University,
Bangalore
2.University of
Madras, Chennai
3.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
9,873.00
74.
G. Koteshwar
Dept. of Public
Administration & HRM
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Backward Classes
Welfare Development –
A Study on Functioning
of BC Finance
Corporation”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.ICSSR – SRC,
Hyderabad
10 days
7,268.00
75.
G. Kranthi Kumar
Dept. of Public
Administration & HRM
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Administration of
Primary Education in
Andhra Pradesh – A
Study”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.ICSSR – SRC,
Hyderabad
10 days
7,240.00
76.
Mohd. Sardhar
Dept. of Public
Administration & HRM
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Administration of
ITDA with Special
Reference to Tribal
Welfare Programmes –
A Study of
Bhadrachalam Agency
Area in Khammam
District”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.ICSSR – SRC,
Hyderabad
10 days
7,117.00
77.
N. Bharath Kumar
Dept. of Public
Administration & HRM
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Administration of the
Rehabilitation and
Resettlement Policy in
Andhra Pradesh – A
Study of Mining
Projects in Warangal
District”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.ICSSR – SRC,
Hyderabad
10 days
7,117.00
78.
M. Srinivasulu
Dept. of Public
Administration & HRM
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Administration of
Welfare Programmes:
A Study of BC, SC, ST
Welfare Hostels in
Warangal District”
1. University of
Hyderabad, Hyd.
2.ICSSR-SRC,
Hyderabad
10 days
7,190.00
231
79.
S. Spandana
Dept. of Public
Administration & HRM
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Status of Women
Executives in Indian
Administration – A
Study”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.ICSSR-SRC,
Hyderabad
10 days
7,238.00
80.
E. Ratnakar
Dept. of Public
Administration & HRM
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Administration of
Tribal Sub-plan in
Andhra Pradesh – A
Comparative Study “
1. University of
Hyderabad, Hyd
2.ICSSR – SRC, Hyd
3.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
10 days
7,222.00
81.
M. Ilaiah
Dept. of Economics
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Impact of
Globalization on Indian
Agriculture – A Study
of Farmer Suicide in
Andhra Pradesh”
1.University of
Hyderabad, Hyd.
10 days
7,240.00
82.
G. Seenaiah
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“National Rural
Employment
Guarantee Programme
its Role in Eradication
of Rural Poverty and
Unemployment – A
Case Study of
Nalgonda District”
1.S.V. University,
Tirupati
2. Andhra
University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
9,424.00
83.
D. Sreedevi
Dept of Economics
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Economics of Coal
Mines – A Study in
Telangana Region of
A.P.”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.CESS, Hyderabad
10 days
7,216.00
84.
M. Surya Kiran
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Impact of Micro
Finance on Living
Conditions of Tribal
Households – A Case
Study on Khammam
District”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.M.G. University,
Nalgonda
10 days
7,512.00
85.
T. LakshmanaRaju
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Tribal Welfare in
Andhra Pradesh – A
Case Study of
Economic Programmes
and Health Initiatives”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.Acharaya
Nagarjuna
University, Guntur
10 days
7,553.00
232
86.
P. Sravani
Dept. of Economics
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Role of Women in the
Survival of Adivasis –
A Comparative Study
of Koya and
GondAdivasis in North
Telangana”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.CESS, Hyderabad
10 days
7,113.00
87.
SaidaiahBongarala
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Technology Changes
and its Impact on
Agriculture Labour in
Andhra Pradesh – A
Case Study of
Mahaboobnagar
District”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
10 days
7,202.00
88.
DasariNivas
Dept. of Economics
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Impact of ITDA on the
Developments of
Tribals in Telangana
Region (with Special
Reference to the
Warangal District)”
1.University of
Hyderabad, Hyd.
2.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
10 days
7,240.00
89.
K. Sandhya Rani
Dept. of Economics
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Impact of SGSY on
Rural Women – A
Study”
1.University of
Hyderabad, Hyd.
2. Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
10 days
7,278.00
90.
N. Rajitha
Dept. of Economics
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Employment, Wages
and Income Levels of
Rural Labour in
Telangana – A Study of
MGNREGS”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.CESS, Hyderabad
10 days
7,234.00
91.
V. Naveen
Dept. of Economics
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“An Evaluation of
Public Distribution
System – A Study of
Warangal in Andhra
Pradesh”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.University of
Hyderabad, Hyd
10 days
7,230.00
92.
B. Rakesh
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Rural Employment
Generation
Programmes and
Peoples Participation –
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2. Andhra
University,
10 days
8,398.00
233
A Case Study of
Adilabad District”
Visakhapatnam
93.
K. Ugendhar
Dept. of Economics
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“A Study on Fishermen
Co-operative Societies
in Mahabubnagar
District of Andhra
Pradesh”
1.Central University,
Hyderabad
2.NIRD, Hyderabad
10 days
7,234.00
94.
R. Venkateshwarlu
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Economical
Retrospective of Indira
AwaasYojana (IAY)
Scheme – A Study of
Nalgonda District in
A.P.”
1.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
2.Sri Venkateshwara
University, Tirupati
10 days
8,763.00
95.
G. Anjaneyulu
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Mahatma Gandhi
National Rural
Employment Scheme –
A Case Study of A P in
India”
1.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
2.Sri Venkateshwara
University, Tirupati
10 days
8,763.00
96.
G. Ramesh
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Economic Conditions
of Handloom Weavers
Its Impact on Weavers
Community”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
8,380.00
97.
BanothuHarishankar
Dept. of Economics
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 500 009
“Impact of
Infrastructure Facilities
on Tribal Development
– A Study in
Telangana”
1.ICSSR – SRC,
Hyderabad
2.CESS, Hyderabad
10 days
7,300.00
98.
G. Sudha
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Rural Credit Delivery
System – A Case Study
of Deccan Grameena
Bank”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.S.V. University,
Tirupati
10 days
8,276.00
99.
K. Sreenivasu
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“A Study on Industrial
Sickness with Special
Reference to Rice Mills
in Nalgonda District
A.P.”
1.Gr. III Branch
Library, Suryapet
2.Gr. III Branch
Library, Nakrekal
10 days
7,239.00
“A Study on Khadi and
Village Industries in
1.KVIC Library,
Mumbai, Mumbai
10 days
9,027.00
100. T. Ratnakar Chary
Dept. of Economics
234
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
India during Pre and
Post Reforms Era”
4.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
101. J. Ram Mohan
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Role of Non Timber
Produces in Elimination
of Poverty – A Case
Study of ITDA / PTG
Srishailam, A.P.”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.Mahatma Gandhi
University, Nalgonda
10 days
7,400.00
102. M. Anjaneyulu
Room No. 116
‘D’ Hostel
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Promotion of Self Help
groups under Bank
linkage Programme on
Andhra Pradesh – A
Study Selected
Districts”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2. Andhra
University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
8,573.00
103. V. Bhadraiah
Dept. of History and
Tourism Management
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“Pilgrimage Tourism in
Khammam District – A
Study”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.Central University,
Hyderabad
10 days
7,202.00
104. Ch. Raju
Dept. of History and
Tourism Management
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“The Role of South
Central Railways in
Promotion of Tourism”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.Central University,
Hyderabad
10 days
7,202.00
105. ReddymallaYakub
Dept. of History and
Tourism Management
Kakatiya University
Warangal – 506 009
“The Contribution of
Dr. B.R. Ambdekar for
Working Class
Movement in India”
1.Osmania
University,
Hyderabad
2.Central University,
Hyderabad
10 days
7,202.00
106. P. Aravindu
Dept. of History
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“The Evolution of
‘Purragiri Kshatriya’ : A
Profile of the Perika
Community in
Telangana”
1.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
2.JNU, New Delhi
10 days
9,590.00
107. K. SrinivasaRao
Dept. of History
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Agriculture and
Industrial Development
under the Nizam’sState
1724 to 1948 A.D.”
1.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
2.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
10 days
8,582.00
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108. Dhananjaya
Dept. of History,
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Administrative System
of Samasthanas under
Nizam’s Dominion with
Special Reference to
the Mahabubnagar
District(1911–1948AD)
1.S. V. University,
Tirupati
2. Kakatiya
University, Warangal
10 days
8,690.00
109. Mohammed Sharif
Room No. 59
N R S Hostel
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Socio-Economic and
Political Condition of
Muslims in Telangana
from 1956 – 2010”
1.S.V. University,
Tirupati
2.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
9,544.00
110. Mohd. Husamuddin
Dept. of Sociology
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Socio-Economic and
Educational Status of
Muslim Community in
Telangana Region of
A.P.”
1.Satavahana
University,
Karimnagar
2.Telangana
University,
Nizamabad
10 days
7,440.00
111. K. Shanker
Dept. of Sociology
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Integrated Poverty
Alleviation
Programmes – A
Sociological Study of
MGNREGS and SGSY
Programmes in
Nizamabad District of
Andhra Pradesh”
1.JNU, New Delhi
2.Sri Krishna
Devaraya University,
Anantapur
10 days
8,960.00
112. B. VijayaLaxmi
Dept. of Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Consumer’s
Satisfaction towards eSeva Services (A Study
of A.P.)”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
8,568.00
113. K. Venkanna
Dept. of Public
Administration
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Impact of Right to
Information Act &
Good Governance in
Andhra Pradesh – A
Study in Nalgonda
District”
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
2. Palamur
University,
Mahabubnagar
3.Telangana
University,
Nizamabad
10 days
7,235.00
114. V. Venkatesham
Dept. of Public
Administration
“Urban Poverty
Alleviation
Programmes in A.P.: A
1.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
10 days
7,374.00
236
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Study of Urban Wage
Employment
Programme in
Nalgonda District”
115. P. Vijaya Kumar
Dept. of Political Science
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“E-Governance –
Adhaar is a Tool for
Good Governance with
Special Reference to
Nalgonda District”
1.JNU, New Delhi
2.Pondicherry
University,
Puducherry
10 days
9,352.00
116. M. Siva Kumar
Dept. of Public
Administration
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Welfare
Administration in A.P.
(A Comparative Study
on Rajiv Arogyasri
Community Health
Insurance Scheme in
Mahabub Nagar,
Ananthapur and
Srikakulam)”
1.District Central
Library, Srikakulam
2.Sri Sathya Sai
Institute of Higher
Learning Cultural
Library, Puttaparthy
10 days
9,812.00
117. J. Mallaiah
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Determinants of Real
Exchange Rate in
India”
1.Srikrishna
Devaraya University,
Ananthapur
2.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
10 days
8,326.00
118. Shiva Lingam V.
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Performance of Public
Sector Enterprises in
India – A Micro Level
Analysis”
10 days
8,317.00
119. Laxman B.
Dept. of Business
Management
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Understanding Price
Behaviour by using
Candle Stick Charts –
A Study on Select
Equities”
1.Srikrishna
Devaraya University,
Ananthapur
2.Kakatiya
University, Warangal
1.Satavahana
University,
Karimnagar
2.Telangana
University,
Nizamabad
10 days
7,600.00
120. K. Varalaxmi
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“A Credit From
Nationalised Bank to
Small Scale Industries
Since 1991 – 2005 – A
Case Study of
NizamabadDistrict of
Andhra Pradesh”
1.District Central
Library, Nizamabad
2. District Central
Library,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
9,130.00
237
121. A.Rajashekar
Dept. of History
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Land, Caste amd
Power in Telangana
(1883 – 1948)
1.Palamur
University,
Mahabubnagar
10 days
7228.00
122. S. Karnakar Reddy
Dept. of History
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Management of
District Primary
Education Programme
(DPEP) – A Case Study
of Nalgonda District”
1.S.V. University,
Tirupati
2.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
9224.00
123. G. Naresh
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Indebtedness Among
Tribal Household – A
Study in Khammam
District”
1.Institute for Social
and Economic
Change, Bangalore
2.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
9683.00
124. P. Sathaiah
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Problems and
Prospects of PDS in
Andhra Pradesh”
1.Institute for Social
and Economic
Change, Bangalore
2.Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam
10 days
9683.00
125. K. Venkatesh
Dept. of Psychology
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
“Organizational
Climate and Teacher
Effectiveness in a
Relation to Job
Satisfaction among
Primary School
Teacher”
1.Telangana
University,
Nizamabad
2.Satavahana
University,
Karimnagar
10 days
7580.00
7. Library
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The Centre has a good collection of books and reference material in the
Library. The library subscribes to both national and international periodicals which
include journals from ICSSR, New Delhi and journals as gift from other institutions.
The emphasis in the collection of books in the library is on research methods in
different disciplines of social sciences, reference books, books on women studies
etc. Important books in Telugu and Urdu languages in social sciences are also
acquired. Visiting research scholars from outside Hyderabad and the local scholars
are utilizing the library facilities.
Research scholars of Social Sciences from various places approach the
Regional Centre for guidance in their research work in terms of reading materials,
bibliographies, document lists, formulation of research proposals, construction of
questionnaire etc. Library provides assistance to scholars.
Now also the library database is made accessible on OPAC (Online Public
Access Catalog) and there is a proposal for network facility with other Regional
Centres and ICSSR funded Research Institutes in India.
The Centre has received books and publications (Gratis) from ICSSR
(NASSDOC), New Delhi, and other Regional Centres of ICSSR and Prof. K.
MadhusudhanReddyand Prof. V. Satyanarayana the Former Honorary Director of
ICSSR, SRC personal collections also acquired.
In the reference material the library has social science encyclopedias,
almanacs, reference tools like gazettes, reports, abstracts and indexes,
bibliographies, NASSDOC bulletins and select bibliographies. The Centre has been
receiving government documents from different government departments on
budget etc. The Centre has been subscribing to newspapers of the region regularly
and getting them in bound form for longer use by the Scholars.
The Books, Journals, News Papers and CMIE were purchased with the
approval of ICSSR – SRC Honorary Director and 11 Foreign Journals from M/s. Total
Library Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd. With the approval of The Chairman, ICSSR – SRC
& Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University and also ratified by the Advisory Committee
Members.
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8. e - Library and Internet
Keeping in view the application of information technology for research,
library initiated automation of its collection of books, bound volumes of journals and
newspapers and is made available through Software NewGenLib. Recently library is
being provided with 22 computers with internet facility and more than 15000 full
text online journals are available for research scholars at e-Library of Southern
Regional Centre.
Library Collection
S. No.
1.
Materials
Collection
Books
9120
Journals (Current)
a. Back volumes of Journals
b. E – Journals
(Open Access resources
/Consortia)
13 (Foreign) and 22 (Indian)
3.
Theses and Dissertations and Project
Reports
390
4.
22 (7 English; 10 Telugu; 5 Urdu)
6117
3020
5.
News Papers (Current)
a. Bound Volumes of News
Papers
b. Bound Volumes of Journals
Govt. Publications
6.
Bibliographies
13
7.
CD ROMs/DVDs
74
2.
More than 20000
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3017
Additional Features of e Library
 e – Resources are made accessible through the e-Library. The new web site
of SRC – ICSSR is www.icssr-src.org, where the services and activities of the
SRC for Social Scientists on web page are displayed.
 The Library collection is to be made accessible on net through OPAC (On line
Public Access Catalogue) to share resources.
 Training Programmes are organized to use e Resources and SPSS (Software)
relevant for Social Science Research.
 Access to online journals.
Rules and Regulations for the e Library:1. Access is restricted only to research scholars/teachers involved with Social
Science Research.
2. Entry to the library is allowed only after producing the ID Card of the
research scholar / teacher.
3. The e Library is meant for Academic research pertaining to social sciences
only and any misuse of the library (playing games, chatting, sending
personal e – mails) will not be allowed.
4. CD’s, Pen Drives, Floppies/any other external devices are strictly prohibited.
5. Printing facility is also available for free of cost.
6. Information that has been downloaded can be sent to their own e mail IDs.
7. Each person is given a maximum time of 1–2 hours of usage time. She/He
has to make way for the others as per the waiting list.
8. During Research Methodology Workshops, scholars/students will not be given
priority.
Database of Bound volumes of newspapers is completed. Books, journals,
theses and Research projects are in progress and to take up the data entry of the
Library other material.
a. Subscription to Journals
The ICSSR-SRC library is currently subscribing to 50 Social Science Journals
and 21 Newspapers & Total Bound volumes of Journals are 2971.
1. No. of Books available
a.
b.
c.
English and NASSDOC
Telugu
Urdu
10592
401
198
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2. No. of Journals subscribed
a.
b.
c.
English(Foreign)
English (Indian)
Telugu
11
14
3
3. Newspapers (Dailies)
a.
b.
c.
English
Telugu
Urdu
7
10
5
I. The total bound volumes of English newspapers up to 30-06-2011 are 4206.
II. Up to 30-06-2011 there are 1488 bound volumes of Telugu newspapers in
the library collection and for the years 2011 to 2012.
III.Up to 30-06-2011 there are 423 bound volumes of Urdu newspapers in the
library collection and for the years 2011 to 2012.
b. Database on Indian Economy
The Southern Regional Centre, ICSSR has initiated the project of building a
rich data base of Indian Economy by acquiring and storing all vital documents
relating to different aspects of Indian economy. Important indexes, abstracts, and
background material relating to Indian Economy are now being received by the
Regional Centre. By adding some more important documents relating to facets not
covered so far, the Centre intends to strengthen this database.
The main sources of this database are the documents that are brought out by
the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, Bombay. This data is useful not only to
the scholars in Economics but also to the scholars in other social science disciplines.
So far the Centre has received 853 volumes up to March 31, 2014.
c. Government Document Cell
The Government Document Cell established few years back has been
receiving reports of legislatures from Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Meghalaya, Sikkim
and Karnataka, reports of legislative committees, corporations and other agencies,
budget papers and publications of Bureau of Economics and Statistics.
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d. Documentation & Bibliographical Services
The Centre has brought out the following publications.
I. Documentation:Documentation in Social Sciences (English)
Half yearly documentation list in Urdu
Documentation in South Indian Languages
a. Half yearly documentation list in Telugu
b. Half yearly documentation list in Malayalam
c. Half yearly documentation list in Kannada
II. Bibliography:a) Select Bibliography on “Telangana – 3” (Telugu)
b) Select Bibliography on “Telangana – 4” (Telugu)
9. Scanning
The Centre had started the work of Scanning by making a partition of one
room for scanning the Newspapers and fixed Air-conditioners, Invertor etc. The
Centre had borrowed two Scanners from the Osmania University Main Library with
the approval of the Registrar, Osmania University, Hyderabad. The Centre had
purchased of 2 high-end Computer with extra Hard Disks as per Osmania University
norms. The Centre is scanning the following old newspapers as resolved by the
Library Development Committee
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a. Complete Papers Scanning of English (Hindu/Times of India) if archives
are available then scanning is not required. Then only Indian Express
needs to be scanned.
b. Complete Papers Scanning of Urdu (Siasat)
c. Complete Papers Scanning of Telugu (Eenadu, Namaste Telangana)
d. Editorial Paper to be scanned of all the papers.
e. The Honorary Director is requested to hold meeting with concerned
Managing Directors of popular Newspapers.
10. Other Services
a) Guidance to Research Scholars
Many young research scholars from Hyderabad and other places approach
the Regional Centre for guidance on their research activity in terms of reading
materials, bibliographies, documentation lists, formulation of research proposals,
construction of questionnaire etc. The Centre provides such assistance to the
scholars.
b) Dissemination of Information on Research Grants and Fellowships
awarded by ICSSR
At the request of several Heads of Social Science Research Institutes and
University Social Science Departments, the Southern Regional Centre brought out
mimeographed copies of ICSSR Scheme of Research Grants and Fellowships and
distributed to all the social science departments of Southern Universities and to
Institutes of Research and Training in Social Sciences.
c) Conference Hall
The Regional Centre has a well-furnished conference hall (air-conditioned)
which can accommodate 200 people with a fixed public address system and fixed L
C D Projector with automatic Screen. The conference hall is in good demand for
organizing seminars and workshops by various departments and institutions of the
OsmaniaUniversity and other academic institutions. This facility promotes the
culture of study and research in Social Sciences.
1.
For all the Departments of Osmania University
(on working days)
- Service charges
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Rs.3,000-00
300-00
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
For all the Departments of Osmania University
(on public holidays)
- Service charges
Rs.3,500-00
For research institutions including funded by
ICSSR
(on working days)
- Service charges
Rs.3,500-00
For research institutions including funded by
ICSSR
(on pubic holidays)
Service charges
Rs.3,500-00
For private colleges and voluntary organizations
(on working days)
- Service charges
Rs.4,000-00
For private colleges and voluntary organizations
(on public holidays)
- Service charges
Rs.4,500-00
300-00
300-00
300-00
300-00
400-00
d) Guest House
The Southern Regional Centre has a well-furnished Guest House with seven
double rooms (A/C) and five Non A/c double roomswithColour Television with Star
Connection, Intercom Facility and Internet Connection is also provided. The Guest
House is an extension of the Osmania University Guest House. The charges are as
per Osmania University:
Sl.No.
Rs. (per day)
1.
Single room
350-00
2.
Double room
550-00
3.
A/c Single room
450-00
4.
A/c Double room
750-00
Sl.No.
Year
1.
2013 – 2014
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No. of Scholars
/ Guests
497
e) Mini Conference Hall at Guest House
The Regional Centre has a well recently furnished Mini Conference Hall (Airconditioned) which can accommodate 50 people with a fixed public address system
with fixed L C D Projector with automatic Screen. It is located at ICSSR – SRC
Guest House, Osmania University (OU Guest House).
1.
For all the Departments of Osmania University and
others
- Service charges
Rs.2,000-00
200-00
f) Board Room
The Centre has a well-furnished and fully equipped Board Room which can
accommodate 15-20 people for conducting Board Meetings. It is located at ICSSR –
SRC Guest House, Osmania University Guest House. We had undertaken the
work,with the recommendation of Purchase and Finance Committee members and
approval of the Chairman, ICSSR – SRC.
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g) Pantry
The Centre has a well-furnished and fully equipped Pantry at ICSSR – SRC
Guest House, Osmania University Guest House. We had undertaken the work,with
the recommendation of Purchase and Finance Committee members and approval of
the Chairman, ICSSR – SRC.
h) Land Scape Garden
The Centre had a well-designed Landscape Garden with number of plants,
greenery and benches etc. It is located at ICSSR – SRC Guest House, Osmania
University Guest House, Hyderabad.
i) Maintenance Works
Maintenance
We had undertaken the work of laying of Compound Wall and others,
Purchase of Chimney, Gas Stove etc at Pantry, Guest House, undertaken work of
partition in Library and Air conditioned repairing and Purchase of Curtains Cloth and
Stitching charges at Office and Guest House.
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11. Appendix
List of Journals subscribed by Southern Regional Centre, ICSSR
I. Foreign Journals
1. Administration & Society(Print + Online)
2. American Psychologist (Print)
3. Asian Survey(Print + Online)
4. British Journal of Social Psychology(Print + Online)
5. Developing Economies(Print + Online)
6. International Political Science Review(Print + Online)
7. International Social Science Journal(Print + Online)
8. Journal of Human Resources(Print + Online)
9. Public Opinion Quarterly(Print + Online)
10.SIGNS: Journal of Women in Culture and Society (Print + Online)
11.Social Research(Print + Online)
II. Indian Journals
1. Centre for Indian Monitoring Economy
2. Economic and Political Weekly
3. India Today (Eng)
4. India Today (Tel)
5. The Global Analyst Magazine
6. Kurukshetra
7. Yojana (Eng)
8. Yojana (Tel)
9. IPE Journal
10.Journal of Rural Development
11.Seminar
12.Social Change
13.Other side
14.VISION
15.ICSSR Newsletter
16.ICSSR Journal of Abstracts and Reviews – Political Science
17.ICSSR Journal of Abstracts and Reviews – Economics
18.NASDOC Research Information Series
19.Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Science
20.Secular Perspective
21.Telugu Vidyarthi
22.Janata
23.Indian Book Chronicle
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24.Think India
25.Journal of Economic Policy and Research
26.Indian Psychological Abstracts and Reviews
27.Helpage India
28.Book Alert
29.Folklife (Folklife – India)
30.Review of Development and Change
31.UN News
32.NCSTC Communications
33.Athiest
34.Centre for Women’s Development Studies
35.Disability
36.Development; Climate Justice and Development
37.India Quarterly
38.NIRDNewsletter
39.Indian Journal of Industrial Relations
40.Centre for Studies in Social Sciences
41.Span
List of Newspapers
I.English
1. Deccan Chronicle
2. Indian Express
3. Pioneer
4. The Hindu
5. The Statesman
6. Times of India
7. Hans India
II.Telugu
1. Andhra Bhoomi
2. Andhra Jyothi
3. Andhra Prabha
4. Eenadu
5. Prajashakti
6. Sakshi
7. Surya
8. Vaartha
9. Vishalandhra
10.Telangana
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III.Urdu
1. Eetamad
2. Rahnuma-e-Deccan
3. RozanamaRashtriya Sahara
4. Siasat
5. The Munsif
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251
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
265
266
267
268
269
270
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12. ICSSR – SouthernRegional Centre Committees
Advisory Committee (2014 – 2016)
1. Prof. S. Satyanarayana
Vice-Chancellor, O U
Chairman
2. Prof. V. Krishna
Director
Dalit and Tribal Studies
Hyderabad Central University
Hyderabad
Member
3. Prof. R.S. Deshpande
Former Director, ISEC
405, 5th Main Kendra Upadhyayara
Sangha Layout,Nagarbhavi
Bangalore – 560 072, Karnataka
Member
4. Prof. K. C. Suri
Dept. of Political Science
Central University
Gachibowli, Hyderabad – 46
Member
5. Prof. IrudayaRajan S.
Central for Development Studies
Prasanth Nagar, Ulloor
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 011
Member
6. Prof. M. Thangaraj
Dept of Economics
Madras University
Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005
Member
7. Prof. Indumati
Dept. of Economics
University of Mysore
Manasagangotri,
Mysore – 570 006
Member
272
8. Prof. C. Beena
Former Honorary Director
ICSSR-SRC
Hyderabad
Member
9. Member Secretary
ICSSR, New Delhi
(ICSSR Nominee)
Member
10. Prof. R. K. Mishra
Director
Institute of Public Enterprise
Osmania University
Hyderabad
Ex-officio
11. Prof. KalpanaKannabiran
Director
Council for Social Development
Hyderabad
Ex-officio
12.Prof. S. Galab
Director
Centre for Economic and Social Studies
Hyderabad
Ex-officio
13.Prof. G. Krishna Reddy
Hon. Director, ICSSR-SRC
Convener
Programme Committee (2012-2014)
1. Prof. G. Krishna Reddy
Hon. Director, ICSSR – SRC
Chairperson
2. Prof. R. K. Mishra
Director, Institute of Public Enterprise
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Member
3. Prof. T.L.N. Swamy
Principal, Nizam College
Dept. of Economics
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Member
273
4. Prof. V. Shekar
Principal,
University College of Business Management
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Member
5. Prof. Pushpa Mary Rani
Dept. of Sociology
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Member
6. Prof. Shahida
Dept. of Women Education
Maulana Azad National Urdu University
Gachibowli, Hyderabad
Member
7. Prof. V. Yoga Jyotsna
Dept. of Political Science
Koti Women’s College (Autonomous)
Koti, Hyderabad
Member
8. Prof. C. Madhumati
Dept. of Education
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Member
Finance and Purchase Committee – (FPC)(2012 – 2014)
1. Prof. G. Krishna Reddy
Hon. Director, SRC-ICSSR
Convener
2. Prof. R. K. Mishra
Director, Institute of Public Enterprise
O U campus, Hyderabad
Member
3. Prof. T.L.N. Swamy
Principal, Nizam College and
Head, Dept. of Economics
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Member
4. Prof. V. Yoga Jyotsna
Dept. of Political Science
Koti Women’s College
Osmania University,
Koti, Hyderabad
Member
274
5. Prof. S.V. Satyanarayana
Dean, Faculty of Commerce
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Member
6. Prof. R. Limbadri
Registrar
Telangana University
Nizamabad
Member
7. Sri T.V. Suryanarayana
Finance Officer
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Member
8. ICSSR – New Delhi
Nominee
Member
Study Grant Committee (Permanent)
1. Honorary Director
ICSSR-SRC
Chairman
2. Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences
Osmania University
Member
3. Dean, Faculty of Education
Osmania University
Member
4. Dean, Faculty of Commerce
Osmania University
Member
5. Dean, Faculty of Business Management
Osmania University
Member
House Keeping Committee
1. Honorary Director, SRC-ICSSR
Chairman
2. Prof. S. SudarshanRao
Principal, Univ.College of Arts & Social Sciences
Osmania University
Member
275
3. Prof. R. Ramesh Reddy
Dept. of Civil Engineering
Univ.Col.of Engineering
Osmania University
Member
4. Prof. V. RavindraSastry
Dept.of Political Science
Osmania University
Member
5. Mr. G. Srinivas Reddy
Executive Engineer (Maintenance)
OU Building Division
Osmania University
Member
Library Development Committee
1. Honorary Director, SRC – ICSSR
Chairman
2. Prof. S. V. Satyanarayana
Dept. of Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Member
3. Prof. R. Limbadri
Jt. Director
Directorate of Academic Audit
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Member
4. Prof. S. SudarshanRao
Dept. of Library and Information Science
Osmania University
Hyderabad
Member
5. Dr. B. SaiSailaja
Faculty of Library
Institute of Public Enterprise
Osmania University Campus
Hyderabad
Member
276
Scrap Disposal Committee
1. Prof. U. V. Bhaskar Reddy
Director
Infrastructure
Osmania University, Hyd
Member
2. Sri. S. Chandrashekar
Joint Registrar (Accounts)
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Member
3. Prof. M. Sulochana
Dean, Faculty of Commerce
OU, Hyderabad
Member
4. Prof. Lakshmi Rajamani
Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Member
5. Prof. G. Krishna Reddy
Honorary Director
ICSSR - SRC
Chairprerson
Legal Consultant Committee
1. Prof. G. Krishna Reddy
Hon. Director, ICSSR-SRC
Chairperson
2. Dr. G.B. Reddy
University College of Law
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Member
3. Prof. Shahida
Dept. of Women Education
Maulana Azad National Urdu University
Gachibowli, Hyderabad – 500 032
Member
277
4. Sri A. Dayanidhi
Deputy Registrar
Administrative Building
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
Member
13. Staff of Southern Regional Centre, ICSSR
Sl. No.
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Name
Designation
Prof. G. Krishna Reddy
Honorary Director
Sri P. Krishna
Sri K. Naras Reddy
Sri T. Shankar
Smt. ImrozJabbar
Sri S. Yadaiah
Sri S. Nagaiah
Sri N. Balakrishna
Sri Md. Abdul Rabbani
Sri K. Ramchander
Superintendent
Caretaker – I
Xerox Operator
Typist – cum – Clerk
Ward-boy (Guest House)
Office Attender
Sweeper (Guest House)
Computer Attender
Library Attender
Staff on Time Scale:
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3.
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6.
Smt. P. Nalini
Smt. N. Srilatha
Sri. S. Srinivas
Smt. S. Chaitanya
Smt. K. Jaya
Sri. K. Shiva
Senior Research Assistant
Accountant
UDC (Computer Network Assistant)
Book-Bearer
Sweeper
Scavenger (Guest House)
Staff on Contract Basis
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Sri C. Ajay Kumar
Sri D. Hari Krishna
Sri G. Hari Krishna
Smt. A. Kavitha
Smt. G. Ramanamma
Sri K. Ramesh
Office Assistant
Office Assistant
Office Assistant
Sweeper cum Scavenger
Garden Mali
Office Attender
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Staff on Contract Basis for Scanning
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Sri A. Adellu
Sri M. Srinivas
Smt. D. Annapurna
Sri S. Praveen Kumar
Sri M. Kishore
Smt. K. Balamani
Office Assistant
Office Assistant
Office Assistant
Office Assistant
Office Attender
Sweeper
14. Acknowledgement
The Indian Council of Social Science Research, Southern Regional
Centre is grateful to its Chairman, Professor S. Satyanarana, Vice-Chancellor,
Osmania University, Hyderabad for his guidance, active support and willing
participation in a number of activities. The Centre is equally thankful to the
Members of its Advisory Committee, Purchase and Finance Committee,
House Keeping Committee, Library Development Committee, Legal
Consultant Committee and Scrap Disposal Committee for extending their
cooperation. The Centre is also thankful to the Members of its Programme
Committee for their help in finalizing the programmes of the Centre.Thanks are
also due to the Members of the Study Grant Committee for their cooperation in
recommending the Study Grant to the PhD Research Scholars. The Centre is
thankful to all the Social Scientists who have contributed to the successful
discharge of its functions.
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