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The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University_____________________________________________
______________________________________________________Annual Quality Assurance Report (2002-03)
GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE ––––
DEEMED UNIVERSITYDEEMED UNIVERSITYDEEMED UNIVERSITYDEEMED UNIVERSITY
ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT
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INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELLINTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELLINTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELLINTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL
GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE
GANDHIGRAMGANDHIGRAMGANDHIGRAMGANDHIGRAM----624 302624 302624 302624 302
DINDIGUL DISTRICTDINDIGUL DISTRICTDINDIGUL DISTRICTDINDIGUL DISTRICT
TAMIL NADUTAMIL NADUTAMIL NADUTAMIL NADU
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CONTENTS
S.No Item Page
SECTION - A
Plan of action chalked out by the institute in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement
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SECTION - B Details in respect of the following 5
1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the Institute 5
2. New academic programmes initiated 10
3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction 10
4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started 12
5. Examination reforms implemented 13
6. Candidates qualified: NET/SLET/GATE, etc. 13
7. Initiative towards faculty development programme 14
8. Total number of seminars/workshops conducted 47
9. Research Projects 51
10. Patents generated 57
11. New collaborative research programmes 57
12. Research grants received from various agencies 58
13. Details of research scholars 58
14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor 64
15. Honours / Awards to the faculty: National and International 64
16. Internal resources generated 64
17. Details of Departments getting assistance/recognition under SAP, COSIST(ASIST)/DST, FIST and other programmes
65
18. Community services 65
19. Teachers and officers newly recruited 66
20. Teaching – Non-Teaching staff ratio 66
21. Improvements in the library services 66
22. New books/journals subscribed and their value 67
23. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action taken on student feedback
67
24. Feedback from stakeholders 67
25. Unit cost of education 67
26. Computerization of administration and the process of
admissions and examination results, issue of certificates
68
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27. Increase in the infrastructural facilities 68
28. Technology upgradation 68
29. Computer and internet access and training to teachers,
non-teaching staff and students
68
30. Financial aid to students 69
31. Activities and support from the Alumni Association 69
32. Activities and support from the Parents-Teacher Association 69
33. Health Services 69
34. Performance of the sports activities 70
35. Incentives to the outstanding sportspersons 70
36. Students achievements and awards 70
37. Activities of Guidance and Counseling unit 71
38. Placement services provided to students 71
39. Development programmes for Non-teaching staff 72
40. Good practices of the Institution 72
41. Linkages developed with National / International / Academic / Research bodies
72
42. Action taken report on the AQAR of the previous year 73
43. Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add 73
SECTION – C Outcomes achieved by the end of the year 74
SECTION – D Plans of the Institution for the next year 88
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Plan of action chalked out by the institute in the beginning of the
year towards quality enhancement
SECTION – A
Introduction � Plan of action for the academic programmes is formulated in a democratic and participatory manner through consultative process across various levels - from the university senate down to the individual departments. The IQAC constituted in the initial year of NAAC accreditation monitors the planning and implementation process as well as the review of various academic programmes.
� Commencing from the academic transactions at the Board of Studies meeting (with internal Faculty and external experts) at the department level, through the periodic meeting of Heads of departments at the Institute level, the process of planning and execution is carried forward through the Academic council and further up to the Syndicate and Senate meetings, in order to get
their approval for the proposed academic, research and extension programmes.
� All the teaching staff reported for duty a week in advance of the reopening of the Institute with the purpose of grounding the activities planned.
� Students were provided with Time Table, calendar and orientation for the academic year. All the students were asked to register for courses on the re opening day.
� All the faculties/departments/centres initiated necessary measures for the implementation of the activities planned. In addition, the individual departments framed their own plan of action aimed at enhancing quality in all
the three dimensions of education namely, teaching, research and extension. The details are given below faculty and department wise.
� To establish a Centre for Distance education
FACULTY OF RURAL SOCIAL SCIENCES Cooperation
� Initiating measures to restructure the existing B.Coop. degree programme into B.A Cooperation so as to fall in line with UGC notification
� Taking measures to strengthen the research programmes including post doctoral research.
Economics � Re-structuring of M.Phil. Economics Programme � Revising Syllabus of M.A. Business Economics in line with UGC model curriculum
Gandhian Thought and Peace Science � Providing quality education in various aspects of Gandhian Thought, Peace studies and Conflict resolution.
� Facilitating research and extension work towards rural reconstruction, communal harmony and thereby restoring Gandhian ideology among the
community, leading to peace.
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� To give academic and training inputs to the students of Gandhian Thought through appropriate courses and guidance in counseling.
� To offer courses on the weaker sections, the Disabled and the Aged, to make the students to understand the problems of the disadvantaged.
� To organize the National conference of Indian society of Gandhian studies. Political Science and Development Administration � To establish a department library � To organize a National seminar on Rural Development. � To organize National workshop on Rural Higher Education towards Sustainable rural development and gram swaraj.
� To organize a youth parliament programme.
Rural Industries and Management
� To organize Self Employment Training Programme for village youths � To produce supervisors for Khadi and Handloom Textile units � To redesign the curriculum to of producing managers in Small Scale Industries
FACULTY OF RURAL ORIENTED SCIENCES Biology � To prepare syllabus for introducing M.Sc. Microbiology (Self-finance) programme.
� To organize faculty improvement programme.
� To provide knowledge support to the students by innovative methods of teaching (ICT)
� To organize peer tutorials for slow learners. � To prepare for the introduction of four elective courses in Plant Science, Animal Science so as to enable the M.Sc Applied Biology programme to be on par with M.Sc Botany and Zoology.
� To prepare the students for taking up research and extension on areas related to different areas of Biology.
� To plan activities for knowledge up gradation of teachers, research scholars and students.
� To plan to participate of faculty in presenting and publishing of research papers in Journal/Seminar/Conference.
Chemistry � To create manpower and resources for chemical industries and quality personnel to teach Chemistry in higher educational institutions.
� Designing of curriculum keeping in view the model UGC curriculum. � To expose the students to the recent developments in the frontiers of Chemistry and to bring the research scholars into the practice of publishing the results in international journals.
� To encourage the staff members to apply for major research projects
Computer Science and Applications � To revise and update the MCA syllabus � To increase the number of terminals in the MCA lab � To introduce innovative Computer Based Teaching using LCD projector � To strengthen and promote research activities
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� To strengthen student placement activities � To organize a Regional workshop on IT for Rural Development
Physics � Proposed to develop new gadgets and fabricate simple and low cost
equipments to improve and strengthen the laboratory curriculum Mathematics � To use modern teaching aids such as LCD, Educational films CD’s, on-line tutorials and Electronic board (Panaboard)
� To plan an industrial visit for the PG students so as to give them good exposure to applications of Industrial Mathematics in real life situations.
Home Science � To prepare syllabus for introducing M.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition
programme. � To organize peer tutorials for slow learners. Rural Technology Centre � To develop technologies most relevant to the region and to come up with technology alternatives and delivery systems for use by the government.
� To collaborate with the government departments in the development of the district by providing block level and district level technology plans suited to particularly to employment generation.
� To provide technological guidance to voluntary agencies and social workers in
the southern part of the country. � To strengthen the laboratory facilities for B.Sc. Rural Technology and
B.Sc.Sustainable Technology Management. � To arrange for internship for the students in rural industries Centre for Future Studies � To organize a regional seminar on People, Plants and Future in collaboration with Dept. of Biology.
FACULTY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Adult continuing Education and Extension � To appoint extension workers and work through them in the service villages
to reach wider number of beneficiaries � To offer need based skill training programmes � To publish Newsletter titled “Vision” in English and “Grama Munetram” in Tamil
Applied Research � To encourage interdisciplinary research in M.Phil. Programme � To undertake training in research methods and statistics for the scholars
� To introduce new optional subjects (Elective) in M.Phil. Programme in order to encourage inter-disciplinary research
Extension Education � To strengthen our academic programmes through theoretical enrichment and practical exposure
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� To arrange for the placement of students in villages during village placement programme
� To involve students in rural extension activities � To undertake research activities including sponsored action research from
Government and Non Government Organizations � To examine the problems confronting the most disadvantaged segments of the community such as the rural poor, women, the aged, disabled and tribals
� To organize seminars, workshops and training programmes on themes relevant to the needs of students and people in villages
� To undertake other academic activities which will be supportive to accomplish the mandate of the Institute
Rural Energy Centre � To introduce an academic course in Renewable Energy
� To carry out projects with sponsorship from the Ministry of Non Conventional Energy Sources for sustainable rural development
Rural Development � To explore the possibility of starting M.Sc. Geoinformatics programme. � To plan for a Certificate course in Rural Banking and Microfinance with the help of MSSRF.
� To use the expertise of M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation in the above programmes
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY � To revise the syllabus for Diploma in Agriculture
� To start an M.Sc. Dairy Science programme � To publish research articles in refereed journals and popular articles in leading magazines
� To conduct a seminar on Indigenous Agricultural Practices � To disseminate latest technologies in Agriculture and Animal Husbandry through various programmes.
� To organize field placement and study tour for students. � To strengthen library facilities by the purchase of latest books and journals.
� To plant seedlings on the sides of farm road and in the service villages through VPP.
FACULTY OF TAMIL AND INDIAN LANGUAGES � To organize Special Lectures by external experts of nearby Universities and Colleges
� To conduct Field Visits to Villages � To organize seminars and workshops
Physical Education
� To create awareness among students on sports and games, health and physical education
� To develop skills of students in sports and games to enable GRI to emerge as the winner in tournaments
� To extend advanced coaching to our students and non-student youth in the villages around GRU.
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National Seminar organized by Dept. of
Political Science
Workshop on personality development for PG
final year students
� To promote and preserve indigenous games like kabaddi prevailing in the villages
SECTION – B
Details in respect of the following 1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the Institute General
� Knowledge of students is upscaled by designing new
programmes, introducing new courses, revising the syllabi periodically, and providing options for students to choose from a variety of courses.
� Research is focused around contemporary problems confronting the communities around and the society at large,
with the aim of generating
scientific and pragmatic
solutions. � Disadvantaged groups in the communities around Gandhigram and the general community are constantly
supported and guided to become informed citizens.
� Current developments in society are debated by Faculty across the state and country in specific fora; proceedings are documented for public use and policy recommendations are forwarded to the change agents.
� Collaboration established with Government, research and
training institutions, industry, NGOs and Funding partners complement the academic, research and community service programmes.
� Institute follows the reservation policy of the Government in admissions and appointments and supports the students from economically and socially disadvantaged groups with financial assistance.
� Multi-pronged intervention is made by students and staff of departments of science, social science and humanities in promoting agriculture animal
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Panel discussion on empowerment of women
husbandry, health, housing, literacy, nutrition and allied sectors, leading to integrated rural development as envisaged in the objectives.
� In addition, each department has its own programmes as detailed below: � Distance Education Centre was established on January 2003; and 2 M.Phil, 4
PG Diploma and 3 Diploma Courses were introduced. FACULTY OF RURAL SOCIAL SCIENCES Cooperation � Offers programmes and courses in cooperation and its allied branches � Organizes outreach activities and field exposure visits, knowledge and experience sharing through seminar and workshops
� Takes up action / policy research
� Develops replicable models through extension
Economics � Offers programmes and courses in Economics and its allied branches; � Conducts need based rural economic research studies � Arranges village camps, extension activities, exposure visits. � Organizes seminars, workshops for creating human capital for rural economic organizations
� Undertakes consultancy for institutions for rural economic development. Gandhian Thought and Peace Science � Offers B.A. Rural Reconstruction programme and courses in Gandhian
Thought. � Conducts need based rural reconstruction programmes based on Gandhian
philosophy. � Organizes village camps, extension activities, exposure visits. � Arranges seminars, workshops for creating human resources for rural welfare organizations and communities.
� Offers consultancy to CBOs for rural development Political Science and Development Administration � Established a Department Library
� Organized a National Seminar on Rural Development: Retrospects and
Prospects sponsored by UGC at Gandhigram
� Organized a National Workshop on Rural Higher Education Towards Sustainable Rural Development and Gram Swaraj at Chennai
� Implemented Project on “Developing State Specific Training Module to Train
Women Panchayat Leaders” sponsored
by Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, New Delhi, � Implemented Project on “Associating Women Representatives in Local Self
Governance” sponsored by The Ford Foundation � Organized Youth Parliament Programme
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Kaviperarasu Vairamuthu in the Jubilee Fest
Rural Industries Management � Seven Training Programmes on Skill Development in manufacturing bakery
products were organized for 420 women Self Help Group members of the districts of the Nilgiris and Perambalur.
� Placement services offered to nearly 50% of students of BA (RIM) FACULTY OF RURAL ORIENTED SCIENCES Biology � Research is facilitated among Post graduate students through dissertation; submitted proposals on need based biological themes for students funding projects like TNSCST, Chennai.
� Research scholars are encouraged to submit proposals to funding agencies such as UGC, DBT, DST, and New Delhi and apply for fellowship to carryout
eco-friendly, easily adaptable and replicable research for the upliftment of the rural masses to improve the quality of life.
� Extension activities are carried out by curricular activities and also by conducting training programmes to rural people, SC, ST, unemployed youth and others on mushroom culture, vermiculture, ornamental fish culture, sericulture, composting etc through funded projects for economic uplift, employment generation, family nutrition and environmental protection.
Chemistry � The syllabus was revised keeping in view the needs of the industry � Students are trained to go to the villages and involve themselves in classroom teaching in village schools.
� To inculcate the spirit of competition, various intra and inter college events were conducted as part of the Science Day celebrations and Resonance, the
Department festival. � Dr.G.Karthikeyan organized a one day workshop on installation and working,
operation details of hand pump attachable deflouridation plants (for Panchayat Presidents on Aug 29. 2002)
� With the assistance from C.P.Ramaswamy Foundation,
Chennai, a cycle rally was organized with the students of
UG and PG Chemistry programmes as volunteers to encourage rain water harvesting led by Dr.M.G.Sethuraman and
Dr.S.Abraham John on 1st May
2003.
Computer Science and Applications � Organized Board of Studies Meeting to revise the MCA syllabus � Started Research on Image Processing � Prepared a Department Prospectus and a Placement Brochure to invite the companies for the On-Campus / Off-Campus Placement Programme
� Organized guest lectures to introduce new technologies to the staff and students of the department
� organized a Regional workshop on IT for Rural Development
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� organized annual inter collegiate technical meet – interface 2K3 in which various technical competitions were conducted in order to sharper the
technical and manage red skills of the students
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Physics � The department has been providing quality education by providing the best
possible learning inputs to the students. In addition to this the students are given training in teaching children of schools situated in rural areas. This is
done with a view to improving the standard of science learning and to inculcate the spirit of learning science amongst the rural children. This helps the students of GRU to have a good grasp of the subject
Home Science � Incorporated important aspects in UG/PG curriculum as suggested in UGC Model Curriculum. Undertaken research to promote family and social well being
Rural Technology Centre
� The RTC strengthens itself to add the “Technology” dimension to the Rural Institute by building activities in the following four major avenues.
a) Development oriented technologies b) Technology restructuring for mass employment c) Delivery models d) Innovative courses and training programmes
FACULTY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT Adult Continuing Education and Extension � 22 awareness generation programmes were conducted to increase knowledge
on current issues and 3929 men & women were benefited. � Three skill training sessions were conducted and 100 villagers were benefited.
14 continuing education courses were conducted and 727 men and women were benefited.
� Through collaborative programme with NGOs, 313 men & women of NGOs were benefited on career guidance.
� 774 secondary and higher secondary students benefited with the financial aid from Central Social Welfare Board. Three Awareness Generation training camps were conducted.
� 128 women field workers were trained. The staff of the department
participated in an All India Radio programme. � “Vision” and “Gram Munetram” were published.
Extension Education � The department organized village placement programmes for the entire institute and various other outreach programmes so as to fulfill the objective of the institute
� The Department offers extension-based, development-oriented post graduate and doctoral programmes.
� The Department has been carrying out research in Extension and Rural
Development. It undertakes monitoring and evaluation for Government and Non-Government organizations.
� The Department has an active Centre on Participatory Learning and Management Techniques.
� The broad areas of research include rural development, women development, tribal development, micro finance and community based organizations.
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� It has taken up action based research in the field of hunger free area programme and disability.
� The Department provides consultancy to various government departments, NGOs, funding agencies both national and international on Participatory Rural
Development, Community Based Organizations, Participatory Rural Appraisal, Micro Plan, Disability and Tribal Development.
� It imparts training to extension functionaries at different levels in emerging fields such as participatory methods, community based organization and Micro-planning
Centre for Futures Studies � Carrying out interdisciplinary research
Rural Energy Centre
� Taluk Level Biomass Assessment was carried out at Karur and Palani Taluks to evaluate the feasibility of power generation from biomass.
Rural Development � M.Sc Geoinformatics was initiated in 2002-2003 � Workshop on Self Help Groups and Poverty Alleviation was organized � Training on GIS to College Teachers and Scholars FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY � Framed the syllabus for M.Sc., Dairy Science programme
� Revised the syllabus of Diploma in Agriculture � Published booklet on Oilseeds and Pulses Crop Production Technology in
association with KVK. � Conducted a symposium on Advanced Dairy Technologies for Women Dairy farmers.
� Organized a National seminar on Indigenization of Indian farming: Problems and Prospects
� Seven Training Programmes were conducted in watershed management to disseminate the latest technologies, funded by DRDA from various Districts.
Physical Education � Offered a foundation course”Sports and Games” to first year undergraduate
students besides offering them coaching in various sports and games. � Offered a course in Physical Education, Health and Yoga to B.Ed programme students and final year students of Gandhian Thought
� Offered a three months Certificate Course in Yoga � Conducted summer coaching camps for men and women students in Volleyball and Basketball
� Organized state level tournaments in Basketball and Volleyball to expose the students and players to tournaments /competitions
� Organized annual track and field meet and Intramural competitions to enable all students to participate in sports and games and bring out their innate
talents in sports.
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2. New academic programmes initiated during 2002-2003 (UG/PG)
Department New academic programmes initiated
Applied Research
i. Fundamentals of Labour Studies (For P.G.) ii. Methods of Measurement and Evaluation (for P.G.) iii. Applied Gerontology (For M.Phil.) iv. B.Ed. Integrated Programme v. P.G.Dip. in Applied Population Research (Distance mode)
Biology M.Sc Microbiology (Self Supportive Mode)
Cooperation
i. Introduced B.A (Cooperation) in the year 2003 by replacing B.Coop programme at UG level ii. Post-Doctoral Research Programme in Cooperation
Home Science P.G Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (self-supportive Mode)
Rural Development M.Sc Geoinformatics (Self-Supporting Mode)
Agriculture and
Animal Husbandry M.Sc. Dairy Science (self-supportive Mode)
3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction General � The Curricular programmes of GRU are conceived and designed bearing in mind the contemporary issues confronting the society at large, with inputs
from a multitude of sections. � The Programmes are designed through expert knowledge, findings of
research projects, outcomes of seminars / workshops, students’ feedback, interaction with the community, public consultations and suggestions by development organizations.
� The Content of Programmes and Courses, shaped by such wide consultations, are again structured at the Board of Studies meetings and strengthened at the Academic Council meeting, before it is finally delivered to the
� Not contented with such a laborious but pragmatic process, the curriculum is subjected to periodic scrutiny by subject experts every three years and earlier if warranted, modified and strengthened to make it current and comprehensive with the objective of making the students employable.
The specific inputs from the Faculties/departments are given below:
FACULTY OF RURAL SOCIAL SCIENCES Cooperation � Re-structured the curriculum for UG/PG programmes in June 2003 Economics � BOS in Economics has restructured the M.Phil. Programme (Economics), which was brought under CBCS;
� BOS in Economics has revised the syllabi for M.A. Business Economics programme in the light of UGC model curriculum; and
� There are field exposure visits linking class room teaching with field realities.
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Gandhian Thought and Peace Science � There are field exposure visits bringing together classroom teaching and field
realities.
Political Science and Development Administration � Extension activities of the students are based on PRA. Rural Industries Management � The syllabus for BA (RIM) and MA (RIM) programmes has been revised in order to enhance the practical inputs given to the students in skill development.
FACULTY OF RURAL ORIENTED SCIENCES Biology
� In M.Sc. Applied Biology programme, four elective courses for each semester were introduced separately for Plant Sciences and for Animal Sciences so as to enable the M.Sc Applied Biology Programme students be treated on par with M.Sc Botany and M.Sc Zoology students.
Chemistry � The existing laboratory course in Quantitative Inorganic Chemistry has been strengthened with the designing of newer experiments to suit the requirements of the pharmaceutical and other chemical industries.
� In quantitative Organic Chemistry practical, a few experiments on isolation of
natural products have been included
Physics � Dr.G.Muralidharan and Dr.P.Vickraman, recorded a number of half an hour long video lectures on “Basic Electronics” and “Electricity Magnetism” at AVRC, Anna University. These lectures are part of the UGC video lecture series.
Rural Technology Centre � Curriculum based on local technological needs
� More practical content and practice-based learning � Incorporating live projects for the benefit of the students
� Field visits and technology diffusion as part of students’ curriculum FACULTY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT Adult continuing Education and Extension � Career counseling was started in the schools of service villages. � Since July 2001, 54 women SHGs and 16 men SHGs have been formed. The groups have saved Rs.368000 which has been given as micro-credit to the members. Children’s clubs have been formed in 75 villages.
Extension Education
� Subject-based extension field visit, internship, summer placement and field exposure visit to Research and Development organizations, NGOs, Corporate offices and Govt. organizations have been undertaken. The department has evolved participatory evaluation procedures for evaluating field-based courses.
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Entrepreneurial training in mushroom
cultivation
Rural Development � The students of the Certificate Course in Rural Banking and Micro Finance
Management underwent practical training in ISRO – MSSRF Centre, Sempatti.
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY � Method and Result demonstration to Students on various Agriculture and Animal Husbandry practices
� Arranging field trips to understand the problems and suggest solutions
� Conducted RAWE programme to Diploma in Agriculture students
during winter and summer vacation periods
FACULTY OF TAMIL AND INDIAN LANGUAGES � Inclusion of course in Tourism and Public Speaking
� Inclusion of Sanskrit Literature. � Students were encouraged to take up internship in popular dailies. � Student magazine was brought out � Literary competitions were organized
4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started General
� M.Sc. Dairy Science (Self-supporting) � M.Sc. Geo-informatics (Dept. of Rural Development) � Diploma in Applied Population Research (Distance Mode) � Diploma in Population and Health Science Research (Distance mode) � Certificate in Micro Finance and Micro Enterprises (Add - on course) Besides these, interdisciplinary courses offered to the already existing
programmes. The details are given below:
Faculty of Rural Social Sciences
Economics � Business Communication, Advertising Management, Marketing Management, Personnel Management, Principles of Environment and Project Planning and Evaluation are the inter-disciplinary courses introduced by the department.
Gandhian Thought and Peace Science � B.A.Rural Reconstruction is basically inter-disciplinary in nature
FACULTY OF RURAL ORIENTED SCIENCES: Chemistry
� The department offers Elements of Biotechnology to the students of M.Sc. Biology, M.Sc. Food Science, and Home Science.
� An elective course in the instrumental methods of analysis has been designed.
� Inter-departmental electives are offered to UG students also.
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Rural Technology Centre: � B.Sc. Sustainable Technology Management an inter-disciplinary programme
focusing on small enterprises in civil engineering, agricultural enterprises and food processing trades is being offered.
FACULTY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT Applied Research � Labour Studies. Rural Development � All the programmes offered by the department of Rural Development are interdisciplinary in nature.
FACULTY OF TAMIL AND INDIAN LANGUAGES
The following courses have been introduced: � Comparative Literature � Folklore and Media. 5. Examination reforms implemented � The Cumulative Formative Assessment with three tests, each of its weightages as five, fifteen and twenty respectively for the UG programmes and ten, fifteen and twenty respectively for the PG programmes has been introduced.
� Substitution Tests for CFA have been introduced. � Rules for Re-appearance and appeals for revaluation have been framed.
� Examination Section has been computerized. 6. Candidates qualified NET/SLET/GATE etc.,
Sl. No.
Department NET SLET Total
1 Political Science & Development
Administration 2 2
2 Sociology 1 1
3 Physics 3 3
4 Tamil 2 2
5 Chemistry 1 1
6. Home Science 4 1 5
Total 10 4 14
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7. Initiative towards faculty development programme Many staff members were encouraged to participate in seminars / symposium /
conferences / workshops and training programme to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Faculty participation in Seminar, Workshops, Symposia,
Conferences and other Training programmes
Workshops /
Symposia, 63
Training
programmes
41
Conferences
33Seminars 93
Faculty participation in the Seminar, Workshops, Symposiums,
Conferences and Trainings
86
48
36
62
Paper presented Resource person Chairperson / Delegate Participant
33
41
63
93
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Number of programmes
Conferences Training
programmes
Workshops /
Symposia
Seminars
No. of programmes attended by the faculties during 2002-03
Faculty participation in programmes
Participant
27%
Chairperson /
Delegate
16%
Resource person
21%
Paper presented
36%
Following staff members were deputed to attend Refresher Courses/Orientation Programmes
Faculty/Programme Place Date Sponsor
Dr.V.Nirmala Rani Faculty of Tamil & Indian Languages, (Orientation programmes)
Gandhigram Sept. 8-28, 2002
UGC, New Delhi
Dr.Shaji Dept. of Malayalam (Refresher Course)
Kariavattam July 18-Aug. 14, 2002
UGC, New Delhi
Ms.S.Balasundari Faculty of English & Foreign Languages (Orientation Programme)
Coimbatore Jan. 24-Feb. 20, 2003
UGC, New Delhi
Ms.N.Suganthi Faculty of English & Foreign Languages, (Orientation Programme)
Coimbatore Jan. 24-Feb.20, 2003
UGC, New Delhi
Sri.S.Nehru Dept. of Economics, (Orientation Programme)
Gandhigram Nov. 8-28,
2002
UGC, New
Delhi
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Dr.R.Mani Dept. of Gandhian Thought & Peace Science, (Orientation Programme)
ASC, JNU Oct.7-Nov.01, 2002
UGC, New Delhi
Dr.K.Anbalagan Dept. of Chemistry, (Refresher course )
Coimbatore Jan. 21-Feb.10, 2003
UGC, New Delhi
Dr.M.R.Rajan Dept. of Biology, (Recent Advances in Biological Techniques)
Gandhigram Nov.13,
Dec.3, 2002
UGC, New
Delhi
Dr.S.Baluchamy Dept. of ACE & E, (Refresher Course)
Coimbatore Sept. 27- Oct.1, 2002
UGC, New Delhi
Dr.G.S.Kannan Faculty of Agriculture & Animal
Husbandry, (Refresher Course)
Coimbatore Feb. 3-23, 2003
ICAR, New Delhi
Orientation Programmes
Ms.P.Shanmugavadivu
Dept.of Computer Science & Applications
Bharathidasan
University Trichy
21.2.03 –
20.3.03
UGC,
New Delhi
Ms.P.Kalavathi Dept.of Computer Science & Applications
Sri Venkateswara University Tirupathi
21.4.03 – 17.5.03
UGC, New Delhi
Ms.R.I.Sathya Dept.of Home Science
Bharathidasan University, Trichy
05.10.02 – 1.11.02
UGC, New Delhi
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Participation of Staff in Academic Conferences, Seminars and Workshops
Programme Place Date Organizer Nature of
participation Title of paper
Faculty of Tamil, Indian Languages and Rural Arts Dr.A.Pitchai Role of Universities in the Preparation of Materials CEP
Madurai Nov. 21-22, 2002
State Resource Centre for NFE
Paper Presented
Material production for continuing education
Seminar on Bharathiar Ettayapuram Jan 30-31, 2003 M.S.University, Tirunelveli
Paper presented
Bharathiar’s Humorous Stories
Dr.B.Padmanabha Pillai National Seminar on Bharathiyaarin Panchali Sabhatham and Mahabharata Episodes in Modern Indian Literature
Gandhigram Dec. 11-12, 2003
Bharathiar Fellowship Programme, GRI
Participated --
Seminar on Ayalnaattu Tamil Cirukataikal
Thanjavur Mar. 19, 2003 Dept. of Tamil, Tamil University
Paper presented (Coauthor)
Penniya Nookkil Miiralkal
Annual Conference Karaikudi May 3-4, 2003
International Society for Tamil Cultural Studies at Alagappa University
Paper presented (coauthor)
Basheerin Miiralkalil Miiralkal
Workshop on Tamil-Hindi Learners’ Dictionary
Loyola College, Chennai
Jun 25 – Jul. 10, 2003
Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore
Resource Person
--
Dr.V.Rajarathinam Seminar on Ayalnaatha Tamil Cirukataikal
Thanjavur Mar 19, 2003 Dept. of Tamil, Tamil University
Paper presented (coauthor)
Penniya Nookkil Miiralkal
Annual Conference Karaikudi May 3-4, 2003
International Society for Tamil Culture Studies at Alagappa University
Paper Presented (coauthor)
Basheerin Meralkalil Meeralkal
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Dr.P.Anandakumar National Seminar on Bharathiyar’s Panchaali Sabadam
Gandhigram Dec. 11-12, 2002
Bharathiyar Fellowship Programme, GRI
Resource Person
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Seminar on Bharathiyar’s Multifaceted Personality
Madurai Dec. 12 & 17, 2002
School of Tamil Studies, M.K. University
Paper Presented
Tradition and Individual Talent in Bharathiyar’s Poetry
Seminar on Bharathiar’s Prose Works
Ettayapuram Jan. 30-31, 2002
M.S. University Paper Presented
Bharathiyarin Gnanaratham
Prof. N. Vanamamalai 25th
Memorial Seminar Kanyakumari
May 24-25,
2003
Tamil Nadu Kalai
Ilakkiya Perumandrum
Paper
Presented Post-colonialism
Dr.V. Nirmalarani Workshops on Access to the Disabled in Higher Education
Gandhigram
May 23, 2003 HEPSN, GRI Participant --
Dr.O. Muthiah National Workshop on
Standardization of Technical Terms in Folklore
Coimbatore July 25-27, 2002
Kongunadu Arts and Science
College
Resource Person
--
Perunkathai Aaivu Manadu Coimbatore Jan. 11-12, 2003
Santhalingar Tamil Kalluri
Paper Presented
Perunkathayil Nattupura Koorukal
Regional Seminar on People Plants And Future
Gandhigram Feb. 21-22, 2003
Dept. of Futurology & Applied Biology
Paper Presented
Maramum Marabum
Seminar on Applied Folklore Madurai Feb. 27-28, 2003
Dept. of Folklore, Madurai Kamaraj
University
Paper Presented
Mattrurukollum Makkal Vazhakkarukal
Faculty of English and Foreign Languages
Dr.M.R.Kubendran International Seminar on “Diasporic Writing”
Tirupathi Oct. 7-9, 2002 Dept. of English, S.P. Mahila
University
Paper Presented
Bharathi Mukerjee’s Fiction – An Overview
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Dr.S.Lakshmi International Seminar on “Diasporic Writing”
Tirupathi Oct. 7-9, 2002 Dept. of English, S.P.Mahila University
Paper Presented
Change of Skies as an Expatriate Novel
SETRA, BARD, NAAC Tiruchirapalli Feb. 23-24, 2003
SETRA, BARD, NAAC
Paper Presented
Teaching Education, Then and Now
Dr.A.Joseph Dorairaj
National Seminar Vellore Dec. 2002 Auxilium College
Resource Person
--
Coimbatore Feb. 2003 Avinashilingam University
Resource Person
--
Faculty of Rural Social Sciences
Dept. of Cooperation
Dr.B. Subburaj Short-term training to Employees of Cooperative Societies
Dindigul July 2, 2002 ICM, Dindigul Resource Person
--
Seminar on Special Coir Entrepreneurs
Dindigul Mar. 01, 2003
Regional Coir
Board, Pollachi and Dindigul
District Coir Producers
Association, Dindigul
Resource Person
--
Workshop on Development of Indicators for Monitoring and Evaluation of CAPART funded
Projects
Gandhigram Apr. 09, 2003 Department of Extension, GRI
Resource Person
--
Short-term training to
Employees of Cooperative Societies
Dindigul June 23, 2003 ICM, Dindigul Resource Person
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Short-term Training to Weavers
Dindigul June, 26, 2003 ICM, Dindigul Resource Person
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Sickness in Cooperative spinning mills: need for revival strategies.
Dr.B.Tamil Mani Seminar on Management Strategies for Cooperative and Rural Enterprises
Coimbatore Oct. 10-11, 2002
SRKV, Coimbatore Paper Presented
Strategies for cooperative dairies at District level
State Level Seminar on Strategies for Sustainable Development of Cooperatives in Tamil Nadu
Gandhigram March. 11-12, 2003
GRI Resource Person
--
Workshop on Lesson Writing for Correspondence course
Gandhigram Apr. 16, 2003 GRI Resource Person
--
Dr.P.Sivaprakasam Seminar on Challenges and Opportunities for Cooperative Development
Erode March 8, 2003 Vellalar College for Women at Erode
Resource Person
--
Workshop in Developing Indicators for Monitoring and Evaluation of CAPART funded project
Gandhigram April 8-9, 2003 GRI Resource Person
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Seminar on Management Strategies for Cooperatives and Rural Enterprises
Coimbatore Oct. 10-11, 2002
SRK Mission Vidhyalaya Arts College, Coimbatore
Resource Person
--
Seminar on Strategies for Sustainable Development of Cooperatives in Tamil Nadu
Gandhigram March 12, 2003 GRI Participated --
Dr.K.Ravichandran ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Entrepreneurship in Rural Economy
Bodinaikanur Feb. 28-March 01, 2003
CPA College, Bodinaikanur
Paper Presented
A study on the socio-economic status of cooperative entrepreneur in Dindigul District
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National Seminar on Innovative Approaches in Rural Credit
Muvattupuzha Nov. 11-12, 2002
Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha, Kerala
Paper Presented
Non-farm sector loans – approaches and challenges ahead -an empirical assessment
National Seminar on Management Strategies for Cooperatives and Rural Enterprises
Oct. 10-11, 2002
SRKV Arts & Science College
Paper Presented
Appropriateness of Management strategies for cooperative enterprises
Two-day State level seminar on Strategies for Sustainable
Development of Cooperatives in Tamil Nadu
Gandhigram March 11-12, 2003
GRI Paper presented
Viability of UCBs and Strategies for
Sustainable Development
Dept. of Economics
Dr.P.Sumangala National Seminar on Rural Development
Gandhigram Aug. 3, 2002
Dept. of Development Administration, GRI
Participated --
International Conference on
Social Responsibility in an Individualistic era – A challenge to Non-Formal Adult Education
Trivandrum Oct. 29-30, 2003
Mitraniketan
Peoples College and Association of Danish Folk High School
Chairperson Status of Women
Workshop on Adolescent Education for School and College Teachers and NGOs
Gandhigram Jan. 2, 2003 PERC, GRI Chairperson Adolescent problems
Seminar on Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Students of
GRI
Gandhigram Feb. 15-16, 2003
CED & Dept. of Economics
Chairperson --
State Level Seminar on Strategies for Sustainable Development of Co-operatives in Tamil Nadu
Gandhigram March 11, 2003 Dept. of Cooperation, GRI
Participated --
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State workshop on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development
Gandhigram March 15, 2003 Rural Energy Centre, GRI
Chairperson Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Workshop on Development of Indicators for Monitoring and Evaluation of CAPART funded project
Gandhigram Apr. 8-9, 2003 Dept. of Extension
Education, GRI Participated --
Dr.A.Arokiasamy Seminar on Organizers Training in Awareness Generation Programme for
Rural Poor Women
Gandhigram Aug. 19, 2002 Dept. of ACE & E, GRI
Chief Guest Keynote address
Annual Conference of Association of Economists of Tamilnadu
Thanjavur Dec. 14-15, 2002
Sri Poondi Pushpam College
Participated -
Seminar on Police and NGOs Gandhigram Feb. 5-6, 2003 Dept. of Pol. Sci. & Pub. Adm. GRI
Participated -
Seminar on Rural Energy Gandhigram March 15-16, 2003
Rural Energy Centre, GRI
Participated -
Dr.S.Ramachandran Workshop on Women Self-
Help Groups & Poverty Alleviation sponsored by CAPART
Gandhigram Oct. 28-30, 2002
CAPART Project, Dept. of Rural Development, GRI
Paper presented
Entrepreneurial opportunities for women self-help groups
Workshop on Developing Indicators for monitoring and
evaluating project
Gandhigram Apr. 8-9, 2003 Dept. of Extension Education, GRI
Participated -
Dr.S.Ramaswamy
25th Anniversary Celebration of Hunger Project
Gandhigram Oct. 26-27, 02 Dept. of Pol. Sci. & DA, GRI
Participated -
85th Annual Conference of Indian Economics Association
Trivandrum Dec. 27-29, 02 Kerala University Participated -
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International conference Coimbatore Jan. 9-11, 03 PSG College of Technology
Paper presented (Coauthor)
Estimation of Biomass Resources: Gandhigram Experience
Workshop on ‘Renewable Energy for Sustainable
Development’ Gandhigram March 15-16, 03
Rural Energy Centre, GRI
Papers Presented
(Co-author)
1. Sustainable Development: An interdisciplinary approach.
2. An equity into the
defunct biogas plants: A micro
level study 3. Wind energy in Tamilnadu
4. Sustainable energy plantation to the international standard: JMF experience in
Tamilnadu 5. Renewable energy
programmes in India
6. Non-conventional approach for promotion of renewable energy programmes for sustainable development
Dr.K.Raja Mohan Rao 2nd International Congress of Plant Physiology on
New Delhi Jan. 8-12, 2003 Indian Society for Plant Physiology and Indian
Paper Presented
Sustainable Development agriculture: role and
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‘Sustainable Plant Productivity under Changing environment’
Agricultural Research Institute & International Association for Plant Physiology
support organization
International Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights, Global and National Perspectives
Trivandrum Feb. 20-22, 2003
University of Kerala
Paper Presented (Coauthor)
1. Need for Management of Intellectual Property Rights in Indian Agricultural Sector
2. Intellectual Property Rights and Common Property Rights in India
85th Annual Conference of the Indian Economic Association
Trivandrum Dec. 27-29, 2002
University of Kerala
Participated --
23rd Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamilnadu
Poondi Dec. 14-15, 2002
Dept. of Economics, AVVM Sri Pushpam College
Paper Presented (coauthor)
1. WTO and Indian Fisheries Sector: Challenges and Opportunities
2. Impact of WTO on Small Scale Industries in India
Seminar on Crime Prevention and Human Rights Protection
Dindigul Feb. 5-6, 2003 Dindigul District Police
Paper Presented
Community Policing for Crime Prevention
Workshop on Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development
Gandhigram March 15-16, 2003
Rural Energy Centre, GRI
Paper Presented
Community Policing for Crime Prevention
Dept. of Political Science & Development Administration Dr.G.Palanithurai Regional Assembly of CARITAS INDIA
Coimbatore July 29, 2002 CARITAS Participated Role of NGOs on Women Empowerment
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Workshop on Capacity Building Needs of Elected Representatives of Local Bodies in Tamilnadu
New Delhi Aug. 23-24, 2002
PRIA Participated -
Workshop on Financial Devolution to Local Bodies
Chennai April. 7, 2003 Madras Institute of Development Studies
Paper Presented
Financial Devolution to Local Bodies in Tamilnadu
Dr.B.Mohanan International Conference of the Association of Third World Studies
Taipei Dec. 28-31,
2002
National Taiwan
University, Taipei, Taiwan
Paper
presented
State and Civil Society
in the Context of Globalization
Dept. of Gandhian Thought & Peace Science
Dr.R.Mani National Workshop on Rural Development Retrospect and prospect
Gandhigram Aug. 2-3, 2002 Dept. of Political Science, GRI
Participated --
Workshop on Assessment of
Land Reform Status in Tamilnadu
Madurai Sept. 20-21,
2002 CESCI, Madurai Participated --
Workshop on Recent Crisis in Higher Education
New Delhi Oct. 26, 2002 ASC-JNU, New Delhi
Participated --
Workshop on System Approach by Prof. Leo Ellision, Colgate University,
New York
Gandhigram Jan. 09, 2003 Dept. of Gandhian Thought & Peace Science, GRI
Participated --
Seminar on Human Rights
and the role of NGOs in Crime Prevention
Gandhigram Feb. 05-06, 2003
District Police, Dindigul
Participated --
Programme on Nature Cure Gandhigram Feb. 10-14, 2003
Swami Swaminathan, Nature Cure Federation, New Delhi
Participated --
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Seminar on Regionalism and National Integration
Chidambaram
March 17-18, 2003
Dept. of Political Science, Annamalai University, Chidambaram
Participated --
Dr.M.Mallammal National Seminar
Madurai Oct. 29-31, 2002
Indian Society of Gandhian Studies
Paper Presented
Value Crisis and the Wayout
Workshop on System Approach by Prof. Leo Ellision Colgate University, New York
Gandhigram Jan. 09, 2003 Dept. of Gandhian Thought & Peace Science, GRI
Participated --
Dr.S.Narayanasamy National Conference of Indian Society of Gandhian Studies Gandhigram
Oct. 29-31, 2002
Dept. of Inter-religious relations, MKU & Dept. of Gandhian Thought & Peace Sci. GRI
Participated --
Workshop on System Approach by Prof. Leo. Ellision, Colgate University, New York
Gandhigram Jan 09, 2003 Dept. of Gandhian Thought & Peace
Science, GRI
Participated --
Programme on Nature Cure Gandhigram Feb. 10-14, 2003
Swami Swaminathan Nature Cure Federation, New Delhi
Participated --
Dr.M.William Baskaran National Conference of Indian Society of Gandhian Studies
Gandhigram Oct. 29-31, 2002
Dept. of Inter-religious Relations, MKU & Dept. of Gandhian Thought & Peace,
GRI
Participated --
Workshop on System Approach by Prof. Leo Ellision Colgate University, New York
Gandhigram Jan. 09, 2003 Dept. of Gandhian Thought & Peace Science, GRI
Organizer --
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International Seminar on ‘Conflict Resolution’
Wardha Feb. 15-17, 2003
Institute of Gandhian Studies
Paper presented
Role of Academics in Conflict Resolution
UGC Seminar on ‘Conflict Resolution’
Chidambaram
Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2003
Dept. of Political Science, Annamalai University
Paper Presented
Shanti Sena: A non-violent and peace force for conflict resolution
Training programme in study of world religions and conflict resolution
Bangalore May 1-8, 2003
All India Association for Christian Higher Education, New Delhi
Chaired 3 sessions
Conflict resolutions skills
Programme on nature cure Gandhigram Feb. 10-14, 2003
Swaminathan, Nature Cure Federation, New Delhi
Participated --
Dept. of Sociology Dr.S.Gurusamy Workshop on Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development
Gandhigram March 15, 16, 2003
Rural Energy Centre, GRI
Chairperson Environment, Energy and Development
Seminar Gandhigram May 3, 2003 Rural Energy Centre, GRI
Special Address
Non conventional energy equipments: women’s training programme
Dr.T.Rajendran XXVII All India Sociological Conference on behalf of Indian Sociological Society
IIT, Kanpur Dec. 18-20, 2002
Department of Sociology, IIT, Kanpur
Paper presented
Evaluation of rural development programmes
Regional Seminar Gandhigram Dec. 27-29, 2002
Indian Adult Education Association
Participated --
Regional Seminar Gandhigram Feb 21-22, 2003 Centre for Future Studies and Dept. of Biology, GRI
Paper presented
Why study Bio-Technology?
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Dept. of Rural Industries & Management
Dr.N.Thillainayagam National Seminar on ‘Rural Higher Education towards sustainable village development and Gram Swaraj’
Chennai Jun. 21-22, 2003
Dept. of Political Science & Development Administration, GRI, Gandhigram
Special Lecture --
National Level Conference Dindigul Jan 7, 2003
Department of Textiles, RVS College of Engineering
Resource
Person --
National Workshop on the role of technical institutions in promoting Gandhian vision of rural industrialization
Wardha Feb. 28-March 2, 2003
IIT, New Delhi Paper presented
Value based education and role of technical institutions
Dr.N.Meenakshisundaram National Seminar on Rural Development Restrospects and Prospects
Gandhigram Aug. 23, 2002
Dept. of Political Science and Development Administration
Participated --
Symposium on Bakery under Globalization
Gandhigram Aug. 10, 2002 Dept. of RIM, GRI Participated --
Symposium on Ayurvedic Medicine
Gandhigram Feb. 06, 2003 Dept. of RIM, GRI Participated --
Symposium on Rural Health and Medicine
Gandhigram Feb 06, 2003 Dept. of RIM, GRI Participated --
National Seminar Bodinaickanur March 28, 2003 Department of Commerce, CPA
College
Paper Presented
Entrepreneurship in Khadi and village
industries
Dr.M.Soundarapandian South Zone Conference on Adult & Continuing Education
Trivandrum May 10-11,
2003
Indian Adult Education Association
Paper
presented
A study on continuing education programme in Virudhunagar District
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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National seminar on inter-linkages Bribery market and Crimes, Politics and Ecological Development
Tirupathi March 13-14, 2003
ICSSR & CSIR Paper presented
Forestry reforms and tribal development: A case of Palijan tribes
National conference on Emerging issues in Indian banking industry
Pollachi Dec. 13-14, 2002
UGC Paper presented
Economic reforms in banking sector
85th Annual Conference of Indian Economic Association
Trivandrum Dec. 27-29, 2002
University of Kerala, Trivandrum
Paper presented
Decentralization in public distribution system
23rd Annual Conference of Association of Economists of Tamilnadu
Thanjavur Dec. 14-15, 2002
Sri AVVM Pushpam College, Poondi
Paper presented
Fishing industry under WTO era
National Workshop on Decentralised Planning for Rural Industrializations
Hyderabad Oct. 24-25, 2002
National Institute of Rural Development
Paper presented
Management Models for rural industrialization
Dr.R.Seerangarajan National Workshop on The role of Technical Institutions in promoting Gandhian Vision of Rural Industrialisation
Wardha Feb. 28-March 2, 2003
IIT, New Delhi Paper presented
Research and development in Khadi and role of technical institutions
Dr.L.Rathakrishnan Inter-collegiate seminar on Emerging Trends in environmental economics
Madurai Jan. 21, 2003 Vivekananda College, Tiruvedagam
Paper presented
Urban Environmental problems
Seminar on Entrepreneurial opportunities for the students of GRI
Gandhigram Feb. 15-16, 2003
UGC Paper presented
Entrepreneurial opportunities in selected rural, village and tiny industries
State Level Workshop on Renewable energy for Sustainable development
Gandhigram March 15-16, 2003
Rural Energy Centre, GRI
Paper presented
Biomass energy consumption and its impact on health among the rural household in Pondicherry
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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Sri.K.Raja alias Pranmalai National Level Indian economic Conference Association
Trivandrum Dec. 27-29, 2002
University of Kerala
Participated --
State Level Seminar on Sustainable Energy Development
Gandhigram March 15-16, 2003
Rural Energy Centre, GRI
Paper presented
An enquiry into the Defunct Bio-bas plants – A Micro level study
Faculty of Rural Oriented Sciences
Dept. of Mathematics
Dr.K.Thangavel International Conference of Optimization
Chennai Dec. 27-30, 2002
Anna University Paper presented
1. Optimization of code book in vector quantization
2. A new single pass incremental clustering algorithm for data mining
Dept. of Physics
Dr.S.Ramamurthy National Seminar
Chennai Feb. 26-28, 2003
Crystal Growth Centre, Anna University
Paper presented (co-author)
Preparation and characterization of tin oxide thin films using spin coating technique
Dr.G.Muralidharan National Symposium on Instrumentation
Coimbatore Nov. 27-29, 2003
Bharathiar University
Paper presented
APC based thermostat for the solution growth of crystals
Dr.S.Arumugam 26th National Renewable Energy Convention of Solar Energy Society of India and International Conference on the New Millennium – Alternative Energy Situations for sustainable development
Coimbatore Jan. 17-19, 2003
PSG College of Engineering & Technology
Paper presented
Design, Construction and study of FRP Solar Still in the ternary treatment of tannery effluents
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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Seminar – ‘Surya Sakthi 2003’ Solar Energy 2003”
Palani Feb. 10, 2003
Dept. of Physics, Arulmigu Palaniandavar College of Arts & Culture
Paper presentation
--
Workshop on ‘Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development’
Gandhigram March 15-16, 2003
Rural Energy Centre, GRI
Paper Presentation
A study on the integration of solar ponds
Dr.K. Jayakumar 45th DAE – Solid State Physics Symposium
Punjab Dec. 26-30, 2002
Punjab University Paper Presentation
Effect of Pressure on the impurity states in low dimensional
Dr.M.Sivaraman 17th National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology
Coimbatore Dec. 16-19, 2002
Bharathiar University
Paper presentation
Alfen surface waves along a plasma slab surrounded by plasma and neutral gas
Intercollegiate seminar on Laser Applications
Virudhunagar Mar. 5, 2003 VHNSN College Lecture Laser applications
Dept. of Chemistry
Dr.G.Karthikeyan National Workshop on Priority Research and Technology Programmes
Nagpur Feb. 17-19, 2003
Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission
Paper presentation
Technology options for defluoridation
Dr.N.S.Nagarajan National Seminar on Bio-active Polyphenolics
Kovilvenni Mar 21-22, 2003 Anjalaiammal Engineering College
Paper presentation
Anti-oxidant and wound healing property of benzene extract of Derris, benthami Anti-ulcer activity of Dalbergia sissoides
Dr.K.Anbalagan National Symposium on Recent Developments in Organo Metallic chemistry (REDOM-2003)
Tirunelveli Mar 27-28, 2003 Department of Chemistry, M.S.University
Paper presentation
Reduction of cobalt (III)-alkyl amine complexes in mixed solvent media
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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Dr.M.G.Sethuraman National Seminar on Bio-active Polyphenolics
Kovilvenni Mar 21-22, 2003 Anjalaiammal Engineering College
Paper presentation
Hepato protective activity of Rivea hypocrateriformis in rats, Evaluation of antioxidant capacity of few Rutaceaous plants
National Seminar on Siddha Medicine R & D Institutions and Pharmaceutical Industries
Thanjavur Dec.2002 Tamil University Paper Presentation
A Close look at the Standardization of a few siddha preparations
Dr.S.Meenakshi International Conference on Sustainable Development and Management of Natural Resources
Trichy Mar. 15-17, 2003
Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli
Paper Presentation
Defluoridation of water using indigenous plant materials
Dr.Anitha Pius International Conference on Sustainable Development and Management of Natural Resources
Trichy Mar 15-17, 2003 Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli
Paper Presentation
Strategies and options for sustainability of safe drinking water Potability studies of commercially available mineral water samples
Dept. of Home Science
Dr.K.P.Vasantha Devi Seminar on The Role of Gandhigram in Rural Health Development
Ambathurai Aug. 20, 2002 GIRH & FWT Resource person
Activities of health and nutrition in villages
Training Programme on Research methodology
Gandhigram Jan. 2-11, 2003 Dept. of Home Science, GRI & ICSSR
Resource person
--
Dr.G.Vijayalakshmi Workshop on knowledge Input and Training Methodology for Adolescent education
Gandhigram Jan. 27, 2003
Dept. of Adult Continuing Education & Extension, GRI
Participant --
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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Brain Storming Session on Adolescent Education
Gandhigram Jan. 20, 2003 -do- Participant --
Regional seminar on Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Students of GRI
Gandhigram Feb. 08, 2003 Department of Economics, GRI
Participant --
Dr.K.S.Pushpa Training Programme on Research methodology
Gandhigram Jan. 02-11, 2003
Dept. of Home Science, GRI & ICSSR
Participant --
State Level Workshop on Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development
Gandhigram Mar. 15-16, 2003
Rural Energy Centre, GRI
Resource Person
‘Consumer Concerns & Sustainability of Smokeless Chulah’
Ms.S.S. Vijayanchali Training Programme on Research Methodology
Gandhigram Jan. 02-11, 2003
Dept. of Home Science, GRI & ICSSR
Participant --
Ms.K.H.Ring Suachong Aimol Regional Seminar on People, Plants and Future
Gandhigram Feb. 21-22, 2003
Department of Biology, GRI
Resource Person
Children and Environment
Training Programme on Research Methodology
Gandhigram Jan. 02-11, 2003
Dept. of Home Science, GRI & ICSSR
Participant --
Dept. of Biology
Dr.Thilagavathy Daniel National Seminar
Gandhigram Aug. 2, 2002 Dept. of Political Science, GRI
Resource person
Sociology & Society
Regional Seminar on WTO & Medicinal Biotechnology
Madurai Sep. 20, 2002 Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
Participant --
BIOMIC 2K3 Madurai Mar. 13, 2003 Sourashtra College, Madurai
Chief Guest Inaugural Address
State Level Workshop on Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development
Gandhigram Mar. 15, 2003 Rural Energy Centre, GRI
Chairperson Biomass & Biogas
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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Seminar cum Exhibition People, Plant And Future
Gandhigram Mar. 22, 2003 Centre for Futurology & Biology, GRI
Chief Guest Valedictory address
Training programme on Non-Conventional Energy Devices
Gandhigram Apr. 29, 2003 Rural Energy Centre, GRI
Chief Guest Presidential address
Dr.R.Kumuthakalavalli Task Force Meeting
New Delhi July 30-31, 2002
Dept. of
Biotechnology, GOI, New Delhi
P.I., D.B.T Mushroom
Technology transfer for SC/ST youth on recycling of agro-residues for income generation
Workshop Gandhigram Apr. 8-9, 2003 CAPART, New Delhi
Resource person
Devt. Of indicators for monitoring and evaluation of CAPART funded projects
Regional Seminar on people,
plants and future Gandhigram
Feb. 21-22,
2003
Dept. of Biology &
Centre for Future Studies, GRI
Co-organiser &
Paper Contributor
Medicinal plants and their role in human health. Paliyars, Sirumalai & future role of sacred groves in bio-diversity
conservation practice of home made
remedy. Using medicinal plants ethnobotanical study of Paliyar tribes
Workshop cum Exhibition Gandhigram Mar. 18, 2003 Dept. of Biology &
NSS Coordinator
Awareness on
medicinal plant
Refresher Course GRI Nov. 1, 2002 Dept. of Biology Resource
Person
Dr.M.R.Rajan Regional Seminar on People, Plant and Future
Gandhigram Feb. 21-22, 2003
Dept. of Biology & Centre for Future Studies, GRI
Paper presentation
Effect of bioadsorbents on tanner effluents and
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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isolation of bio-adsorbents for phyto remediation bio-diversity and future scenario
Mr.P.U.Mahalingam
Regional Seminar on People, Plant and Future
Gandhigram Feb.21-22, 2003 Dept. of Biology &
Centre for Future Studies, GRI
Paper
presentation
Biodegradation of pesticide & conservation of the environment
Dept. of Rural Technology
Dr.R.Udhayakumar Two-day State Level Conference on Water Management-Resources, Pollution and Effect on Health
Palayamkottai Aug.8, 2002
Chemistry, Dept. St.Johns College, Palayamkottai
Resource person
Management of water resources
Trainees Training Programme on Entrepreneurship Development
Madurai Oct.3, 2002 Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
Resource person
Technologies for Rural Development
UGC sponsored refresher course on Business Studies Trends and Prospects
Dindigul Oct. 29, 2002
Dept. of
Commerce, Annamalai University, Chidambaram
Resource person
Appropriate technology for rural upliftment
Workshop Self Help Groups and Poverty Alleviation
Gandhigram Nov. 16, 2002 Dept. of Rural Development, GRI
Resource Person
Cost effective building technologies
Workshop on Self Help
Groups and Poverty Alleviation
Gandhigram Nov. 23, 2002 Dept. of Rural Development, GRI
Resource person
1. Appropriate
technologies for integrated rural
development 2. Innovative cost effective building materials for rural housing
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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Two-day Seminar on Entrepreneurship Development Programme
Gandhigram Feb. 15-16, 2003
CED, GRI Chairperson Technologies for Rural Development
Two-day Seminar on Indigenous Farms Practice
Gandhigram Mar. 7-8, 2003 F.Ag. and A.H, GRI
Participant Study on indigenous farming practices
Two day State level seminar
on Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development
Gandhigram Mar.15-16, 2003
Rural Energy Centre, GRI
Participant
1. Energy efficient building materials
2. Design & evaluation of GRI-seed planter
3. Contribution of
rural technologies in agricultural production
Mr.K.Mahendran Regional level workshop on Information Technology for Rural Development
Gandhigram Aug. 27-29,
2002
Dept. of Rural
Development, GRI Participant --
Applications of GIS Chennai June 2-13, 2003 TTTI, Taramani Participant --
National conference on Traditional knowledge system of India
Kolkatta Jan. 2003 IIT, Kharagpur Paper presented
Use of traditional building materials – A block level case study
National seminar on applications of GIS for Rural
Development Chennai Dec. 2003 TTTI, Taramani
Paper presented
A study on rural resources using GIS for implementation of
cost-effective technology
Exhibition and relay seminar
by Association of Consulting Civil Engineers
Madurai Mar. 2003 -- Resource
person Shelter for All
Workshop for engineers and
overseas Madurai Sept. 2003 T.Kallupatti
Resource
person
Cost effective building technologies
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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Refresher course on management of rural industries
Gandhigram Aug. 2002 Dept. of RIM, GRI Resource person
Manufacturing policy of low-cost building
materials
Training in the construction of group houses to the beneficiaries of Samathuvapuram
Madurai 2002 Thiruvathavur Consultant --
Training engineers on cost-effective building technologies
Madurai 2002 DHAN Foundation Consultant --
Faculty of Rural Development
Dept. of Rural Development
Dr.N.D.Mani Five Day Training of Trainers Programmers Training Strategy for UNDP’s Sub-Programme on Leadership Development Programme for
Rural Development Functionaries
Hyderabad Mar. 14-18,
2002 NIRD, Hyderabad Trainee Training of Trainers
Three day Regional Workshop on Information Technology for
Rural Development
Gandhigram Mar. 26-28, 2002
UGC, New Delhi Paper presenter & Resource person
Information Technologies
Cartographic Technologies
National Seminar on Status,
trends and supervision of research in rural development
Gandhigram Apr. 12, 2002 Department of
Applied Research, GRI
Paper Presenter
Geographic
Information System as a tool for rural
development research
National Workshop Chennai Jun. 21-22,
2002 GRI, Gandhigram Participant
Rural Higher
Education towards sustainable village development and Gram Swaraj
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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Dr.N.Lalitha Workshop on perspective plan of extension activities, Dept. of Rural Development
Kannivadi Mar. 21, 2002 Dept. of ACE & E, GRI
Resource Person
Perspective of Extension
Mr.P.Anandharajakumar Seminar on Human Rights and Empowerment of Weaker Section: Challenges and Strategies
Gandhigram Mar. 26, 2002 Dept. of Sociology, GRI
Participant --
National seminar on Status, Trends and Supervision of
Research in Rural Development
Gandhigram Apr 12, 2002 Dept. of Applied Research, GRI, Gandhigram
Paper Presenter Trends in rural development research
Dept. of Applied Research
Dr.M.A. Sudhir Seminar
Trivandrum Aug. 12, 02 Rehabilitation
council of India
Paper
presented
Education and rehabilitation of the disabled in India
Workshop Trivandrum Dec. 19, 2003 SCERT Resource
person
Curriculum
preparation for teacher education
Workshop GRI Feb. 25-26, 2003
CAPART, Hyderabad & GRI
Resource person
Indicators for project evaluation
Seminar Cochin Mar 8-9, 2003 Rajagiri Institute
of Social Science
Resource
person
Participatory action
research of research methodology course
Workshop GRI Mar. 15-16, 2003
Resource person
Renewable energy for sustainable
development
Workshop on Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development
GRI Mar. 27-29, 2003
GRI, Rural Energy Centre
Resource person
--
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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Dr.S.Kesavan Workshop
Madurai Mar.27-29, 2003
DPEP, Chennai Sarva Siksha Abiyan
Resource person
Primary education reform addressed a session
Dr.S.Gunasekaran Training Programme in Research Methodology
GRI Feb. 25-16, 2003
CAPART, Hyderabad, GRI
--
Dr.C.Sivapragasam Advanced Computer Methods for Statisticians
GRI Mar.15-16, 2003
GRI, Rural Energy Centre
Resource Person
Action Research
Dr.A.Balakrishnan
National Seminar on Rural Development- Retrospect and prospect
Madurai Mar. 27-29, 2003
DPEP-Chennai Sarva Shiksha Abiyan
Paper Presented
Research for sustainable energy
UGC-TEDA sponsored Workshops on Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development
Gandhigram Jan. 07, 2003 Dept. of Home Science
Participant --
Dept. of Adult Continuing Education & Extension
Dr.A.Suriakanthi
All India Adult Education Southern Regional Conference
on Education’
Trivandrum May 10-11, 2003
Paper presenter Preparation of Indicators in continuing education
Workshop on Preparation Of Course Material in Child
Welfare, Diploma Courses for Distance Education
Gandhigram Apr. 16, 2003 GRI Participant --
Curriculum Preparation Of Life Skills Education
Gandhigram Apr. 14-15, 2003
PERC, Dept. of ACE & E, GRI
Organizer --
Workshop on Developing Indicators on Social Development
Gandhigram Apri.8-9, 2003 GRI Organizer
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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Workshop on Adolescent Education with Experts
Gandhigram Jan. 29, 2003 GRI Organizer --
Brainstorming Session on Adolescent Education
Gandhigram Jan. 28, 2003 GRI Organizer --
Workshop On Role Of Media in Rural Development
Madurai Jan. 9, 2003 Participant --
National Conference of Indian Adult Education Association
Gandhigram Dec.27-29, 2002
Local co-organizer
--
Rome June 14-19, 2002
Paper presented
Bhakti and karma
yoga according to Gandhiji
Dr.L.Raja International Symposium on Hindu-Christian Dialogue
Trivandrum Aug. 13-15, 2002
American Association of Adult and Continuing Education, USA
Paper presented
Life long learning for social development
according to Gandhi
International Conference on Social Responsibility in an Individual Era – A Challenge To Non-Formal Education
Trivandrum Oct.29-31, 2002
Association of Danish Folk High
School and Mitraniketal
People’s College
Participant --
International Workshop on Inter-religious Dialogue
Mumbai Jan. 9-10, 2003
Focalora Movement,
Mumbai
Participant --
International Conference on Enterprises Community
Through Education: Perspective For Open Schooling
New Delhi Mar. 28-30, 2002
-- Participant --
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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Executive Meeting of Indian Adult Education Association
New Delhi Jul.23, 2002 Vice-President --
National Level Refresher Course
Chidambaram Sep.10, 2002
Centre for Rural Development, Annamalai University
Resource person
--
All India Adult Education Conference
Gandhigram Dec.27-29, 2002
Dept. of ACE & E, GRI
Local co-ordinator
--
Executive Meeting of the IAEA New Delhi Mar. 30, 2003 IAEA
Participated as Vice-president of the Association
--
State Level Workshops on Preparing an Encyclopedia of Adult Education
Kodaikkanal Apr. 5-6, 2002 SRC, Chennai Resource person
--
State Level Seminar on the Role of Universities in Continuing Education Programme
Madurai Nov. 21-22, 2002
SRC, Chennai Participant --
Dr.R.Subburaman Annual Conference On Utilization Of Open Distance Learning – Future Perspective
Gandhigram Dec.27-29, 2002
Indian Adult Education Association, New Delhi
Participant --
State Level Seminar On Human Rights – Issues And Challenges
Karumathur Mar.24, 2003 UGC Participant --
Dr.V.Seeninatarajan International Conference On Life Long Learning For Social Development
Trivandrum Aug. 13-15, 2002
Loyola College of Social Sciences
Participant --
National Seminar On Challenges Faced by the Aged
Pune Mar.14-16, 2003
Indian University Assoc. for Continuing Education & Dept. of ACE & E
Participant --
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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S.Ravindran Population Day Celebration
Kilakarai Jul. 31, 2003 Participant --
Workshop on Role of Universities in Post Literacy
Madurai Nov.21-22, 2002
Madurai Kamaraj University
Participant --
Population Education Experience Sharing Meeting
New Delhi Nov.27-28, 2002
--
Workshop on Popliline Data Base Workshop
Chidambaram Jan. 8-10, 2003 Annamalai University
Participant --
NSS Programme
Anumantharayankottai
Feb. 7, 2003 GRI, Gandhigram Resource person
--
Youth Red Cross Camp Musiri Mar 8, 2003 Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College
Resource person
200 students attended the programme
Dr.S.Baluchamy Refresher Course
Coimbatore Sep. 27-Oct. 1, 2002
Sri Avinashilingam Education Trust institution
Participant --
Seminar on Human Rights: Issues and Challenges
Karumathur Mar.24-15, 2003
UGC Participated --
51st All India Adult Education Conference
Gandhigram Dec.27-29, 2002
GRI, Gandhigram Participated --
Faculty of Agriculture Dr.T.T.Ranganathan, Reader and Faculty in-charge Workshop on Enlarging Agro Processing Agri Business and Agri Exports – Role of Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centers
Chennai Jul.3, 2002 SFAC and MSSRF, NABARD, MANAGE
Delegate --
Planning Workshop on Strengthening Capacity Building – Decentralized Watershed Development (SCB-DWD)
New Delhi Oct.7-8, 2002 GTZ, Germany & Ministry of Agriculture, GOI
Participant Theme paper on ‘Role of GRI in watershed development’
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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Stakeholder Workshop on “Tamilnadu Eco Enterprise Park”
Madurai Oct.21, 2002 SIPCOT & ITCOT Govt. of TN
Participant --
Regional Seminar on People, Plants and Future
Gandhigram Feb. 21-22, 2003
Centre for Future studies, GRI
Paper presenter Conserving and cultivation a future for biodiversity
Consultative workshop on Development initiative in Tamilnadu Past, Present and Future
Madurai Feb.28, 2003 DHAN Foundation Paper presenter
The rural poor and their natural resources – understanding the link
Inaugural Seminar on Anthology of Indigenous Knowledge
Gandhigram
Mar.5, 2003
CCIK & FA & AH
Paper presenter
Traditional biodiversity conservation – an experience of establishing a sacred grove
State level workshop on Indigenization of Indian
Farming
Gandhigram Mar. 7-8, 2003 FA & AH, GRI, Chairperson
Documented cases/ technical session experiences with indigenous practices
Dr.T.Senthivel, Reader in Agriculture Seminar on People, Plants and Future
Gandhigram Feb. 21-22, 2003
Centre for Future Studies
Paper presenter
1. Approaches for exploiting untapped plants for safe environment.
2. Measures for establishment and maintenance of community grazed
lands
Dr.S.Ganesh, Reader in Hoticulture National Seminar on People, Plant, Future
Gandhigram Feb.21-22, 2003 Centre for Future
Studies, GRI Paper presenter
1. Effect of bio-
inoculants on conserving soil
microbial population
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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2. Prevalence and distribution of ‘P’ solubilising micro organisms at GRI
Centre for Conservation of Indigenous Knowledge (CCIK)
Gandhigram Mar.5, 2003 CCIK Paper presenter Bio diversity conservation
Production and utilization of medicinal plants
Chidambaram
Mar.13-14, 03 Annamalai University
Paper presenter Indigenous herbs for health
State level seminar on ‘Indigenization’
Gandhigram Mar.7-8, 03 GRI Paper presenter Indigenous way of termite control of
Indian farming
Grapes cultivation Gandhigram Aug. 20, 02 KVK Resource
person
1. Traditional seeds
storages and treatment methods
2. Pruning techniques in Grapes
State level seminar on vanilla & Black pepper cultivation
Thadiyankudisai
Mar.20, 03
Horticulture
Research Laboratories,
Horticulture Research Station
Participant --
Advanced Dairy Technologies for Practices of rural area
GRI Feb.27-28, 03 FA & AH, GRI Resource person
Silvi Horticulture & Ethno Veterinary Women dairy farmers
Workshop in KVIC Madurai Jan. 6, 03 KVIC, Madurai Resource person
Bio manure & vermi compost
Workshop in Rural Energy
Centre, GRI Gandhigram Mar.15-16, 03
Rural Energy
Centre, GRI Paper presenter
1. Solid waste
management in combination with FYM & Neem cake in coconut plantation
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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2. Biomass recycling in cardamom plantation to enrich the soil fertility
Workshop cum exhibition on medicinal plants
Gandhigram Mar.18, 03
Dept. of Biology Participant --
Dr.M. Sundaramari Sr.Gr.lecturer in C.D & Agricultural Extension Regional seminar on People, Plants & Future
Gandhigram Feb.21-22, 03 Center for Future Studies, GRI
Paper presented
1. Adoption of IAPs storage pest control
2. Ecology & biological
interaction of arbuscular mycorrihizoe
Inaugural Seminar on Centre for Conservation of Indigenous Knowledge
Gandhigram Mar.5, 03 CIKS & FA & AH Paper presented
Role of IKs for sustainable farming
Seminar on Indigenization of Indian Farming Problems and Prospects
Gandhigram Mar.7-8, 03 Faculty of Agri. & A.H
Delegate & Director
1. Characteristic features of indigenous
practices Time tested traditional
intercropping
Dr.G.S. Kannan, Sr.Gr.Lecturer National Seminar
Chidambara
m Mar.20-21, 03
Annamalai
University Paper presenter
Some interaction studies of arbuscular mycorrhizae and colla root of groundnut
Regional Seminar on Peoples, Plants and Future
Gandhigram Feb. 21, 2003 Centre for Future Studies, GRI
Paper presenter
1. Adoption of indigenous
agricultural practices on
storage pest control
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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2. Ecology and biological interaction of arbuscular mycorrhizae
Seminar on Indigenisation of Indian farming problems and prospects
Gandhigram Mar.7-8, 03 Faculty of Agri & AH
Paper presenter
1. Time tested traditional inter cropping
2. Characteristic features of indigenous practices
Dr.M.Seethalakshmi National Workshop on Rural Higher Education towards Sustainable Village Development and Gram Swaraj
Chennai Jun. 21-22, 03 NCRI & GRI Participant -
State level Workshop – National Gandhigram
Sep. 27-28, 02
Tamilnadu Science Forum
-- Resource person
Avenues for Research in the Dairy
Children’s Science Congress 2002
New Delhi Sector DST, NCSTC Convener --
Regional Seminar on Peoples, Plants and Future
Gandhigram Feb.21, 03 Centres for Future Studies, GRI
Paper presenter
Feed & fodder supply future challenges in the dairy industry Conservation of biodiversity in biosphere present and future
State Seminar on Indigenization of Indian Farming Problems and Prospects
GRI Mar.7-8, 03 FA & AH -do-
Neem in animal health Preservation of indigenous cattle breeds for sustainable development
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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State Seminar on Strategies for Sustainable Development of Cooperatives in Tamilnadu
GRI Mar.11-12, 03 Dept. of Cooperation, GRI
-do- Dairy cooperatives-SWOT analysis
State level workshop on Renewable Energy Opportunities and Challenges
GRI Mar.15-16, 03 Rural Energy Centre, GRI
-do- Bio-gas potential in India for sustainable development
Faculty of Rural Health and Sanitation
Dr.S.Ponnuraj State level workshop
Kamal Nov.225-26, 02 Water and Sanitation Reform, Haryana
Resource Person
--
State level workshop on water and sanitation
Chennai Dec.09, 02 DANIDA Resource person
--
National workshop on reform process in Watson sector
Delhi Dec.02 Ministry of Rural Development, GOI
Resource person
--
National workshop on reform process in Watson sector
Hyderabad Jan 03 Ministry of Rural Development, GOI
Resource Person
--
National workshop on reform process in Watson sector
Kovalam Mar 02 Ministry of Rural Development, GOI
Resource Person
--
National workshop on reform process in Watson sector
Lucknow Jun 02 Ministry of Rural Development, GOI
Resource Person
--
National workshop on school sanitation and hygiene education
Trichy Jul 3-9, 03 -- Resource person
--
International conference on water and sanitation
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Oct. 21-23, 02 -- Chairperson, SSHE
--
State level workshop for Watson Sector
SIRD May 27-29, 02 Tamil Nadu Water and Drainage Board, Chennai
Resource Person
--
Training of under HRD Programme
Ambathurai Feb.21-25, 03 Ministry of Rural Development
Resource Person
--
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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8. Total number of seminars/workshops conducted
Gandhigram Rural Institute has organized a number of seminars / workshops / training programmes to University / College
teachers, researchers, students and other stakeholders. The details of the programmes organized are given herein under:
PROGRAMMES ORGANIZED BY THE STAFF - (Seminars / Workshops / Training / Refresher Courses)
Programme Place Date Sponsor Beneficiaries
Faculty of Tamil, Indian Languages and Rural Arts
Dr.B.Padmanabha Pillai Workshop on Access to the Disabled in
Higher Education
GRI Mar. 25, 2003
HEPSN Project - UGC
College Teachers
Faculty of English & Foreign Languages
Dr.M.R.Kubendran (Coordinator) Refresher course on Comparative Studies
Gandhigram Dec.03-23, 2002
UGC College Teachers
Dr.A.Joseph Dorairaj (Coordinator)
Workshop on Access to the Disabled in Higher Education
Gandhigram Mar. 25,
2002 HEPSN Project, UGC College Teachers
Faculty of Rural Social Sciences Dept. of Cooperation
Dr.B. Subburaj Seminar on strategies for the sustainable development of cooperative
movement in Tamil Nadu
Chennai Mar. 11-12, 2003
Tamil Nadu Cooperative Union, Chennai
Cooperative personnel
Intensive Management Training
Programme to Senior Personnel of Marketing and Consumer Cooperative
Societies in Tanjavur District
Tanjavur Mar.17-21, 2003
ICDP, Tanjavur Marketing Personnel
Intensive Management Training Programme to Senior Personnel of Marketing and Consumer Cooperative Societies in Tanjavur District
Tanjavur Mar. 24-28,
2003 ICDP, Tanjavur Weavers
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University ____________________________________
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Dept. of Economics
Dr.S.Ramachandran Orientation programme on Community Enterprise
Gandhigram Aug. 02, 2002
AXIOM, Dindigul NGO members
Regional Seminar on Entrepreneurial Opportunities for GRI students
Gandhigram Feb. 15-16, 2003
UGC 51 Students of GRI
Dept. of Political Science & Development Administration
Workshop on Capacity Building of Women Representatives Trichy
Dec. 23 – Jan. 11, 03
The Hunger Project
14 blocks in Trichy District
Women representatives
Workshop on Capacity Building of Women Representatives Gandhigram
May 5-9, 03 The Hunger Project
12 blocks in Sivagangai District
--
Workshop on Capacity Building of Women Representatives Gandhigram
May 21 – Jun. 4, 03
The Hunger Project
11 blocks in Ramanathapuram District
--
Workshop on Capacity Building of
Women Representatives Gandhigram Jun 9-13, 03
The Hunger
Project Entire Theni District --
Workshop on Capacity Building of
Women Representatives Gandhigram Jun 16-20, 03
The Hunger
Project Entire Karur District --
Workshop on Capacity Building of Women Representatives Gandhigram
Jun. 21-26, 03
The Hunger Project
Entire Virudhunagar District
--
Department of Gandhian Thought and Peace Science
Dr.M.William Baskaran National Conference of Indian Society of Gandhian Studies
Madurai & GRI Oct. 29-31, 02
Dept. of Interreligious relations
Scholars of Gandhian Thought at the Madurai
Kamaraj University & Dept. of Gandhian thought & PS, GRI
Workshop on System Approach by Prof. Leo Ellison Colgate University, Newyork
Gandhigram Jan 9, 03 GRI Staff & Students of GRI
Training Programme on Nature Cure Gandhigram Feb. 10-14, 03
Swami Swaminathan, New
Delhi & GRI
-do-
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Department of Sociology Dr.S.Gurusamy Refresher Course in Sociology
Gandhigram Oct.28, 03 UGC University and College Teachers
Department of Rural Industries and Management
Dr.N. Thillainayagam Seven day training programme on “Research Methodology and Data Processing in Social Sciences”
Gandhigram Aug. 8-14, 02
ICSSR, New Delhi -do-
One day training programme on “Women Empowerment through Skill Development”
Gandhigram Mar. 21, 03 NSS, GRI -do-
Faculty of Rural Oriented Sciences Department of Physics Dr.R.Balasubramanian & Dr.Muralidharan Refresher Course in Physics
Gandhigram May 02-22, 02
UGC, New Delhi --
Refresher Course in Physics Gandhigram May 02-22, 02
UGC, New Delhi University and College Teachers
Dept. of Chemistry
Dr.G.Karthikeyan Awareness Generation Programme on Fluoride Toxicity: Prevention and Control
Soriparaipatty Mar. 9, 03 TWAD Board, Chennai
Villagers in Soriparaipatty
One day workshop for Planning and Working out details of Hand Pump attachable Defluriodation Units for Panchayat Presidents/Chairman
Gandhigram Aug. 29, 02 TWAD Board, Chennai
Village Panchayat Presidents & Chairman
Dr.S.Meenakshi and Dr.Anitha Pius Resonance 2003 (Inter-Collegiate Chemistry Meet)
Gandhigram Feb. 11, 03 Chemistry Association
UG & PG Students of GRI & other institutions
Dept. of Home Science Dr.N.Kamalamma Training in Research Methodology
Gandhigram Jan. 02-11, 03
ICSSR, New Delhi Research scholars
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Ms.J.Santhi & Ms.Kavitha @ Mythily Summer Joy
Gandhigram May 02-29, 03
Self supported 43 primary school children
Dept. of Biology
Dr.Thilagavathy Daniel Bio fest 2003
Gandhigram Feb. 6, 2003
UGC 250 students of GRI and other Institutions
Dr.R.Kumuthakalavalli Regional Seminar on People, Plant & Future
Gandhigram Nov.13-Dec.3, 02
UGC Staff Scholars & Students of GRI
Workshop on Medicinal Plants Gandhigram Mar. 18, 2003
NSS, GRI, Dept. of Biology, GRI
-do-
Dept. of Computer Science & Applications Three-day Regional Workshop on Information Technology for Rural Development
Gandihgram Mar. 27-29, 02
UGC, New Delhi --
Dept. of Rural Technology Centre
Dr.R.Udhayakumar 5 days Mason Training Programme Cost effective building technology
GRI, Gandhigram
Mar. 26-30, 03
CAPART, Hyd. NGOs/SHGs
E.George Muller Training Programe in Food Processing
GRI, Gandhigram
Oct.20-24, 02
AC & RI, Madurai
Students
Training Programe in Food Processing GRI, Gandhigram
Nov.14016, 02
HC & RI, Periyakulam
Students
Training Programe in Food Processing GRI, Gandhigram
Apr. 21-23, 03
Gandhigram SHGs
Training Programe in Food Processing GRI, Gandhigram
Jun.23-28, 03
REAL, Dindigul SHGs
Faculty of Rural development
Dept. of Rural Development
Training programme on Geo.Infor. System
Gandhigram
Nov.16-29, 02
GRI
Final year students of B.E., A.E, TNAU, Kumulur, Trichy
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Three-day Regional Workshop on Info. Tech. for Rural Development
Gandhigram Mar. 27-29, 02
UGC, New Delhi University and College teachers
Awareness Programme to the Village Panchayat Presidents of Athoor Block on Use of Information in Panchayat Planning
Gandhigram May 15, 02 UGC, New Delhi Panchayat Presidents of Athoor Block
Dr.Lalitha Workshop in Evolving Strategies for Micro Level Planning
Gandhigram Mar 22, 02 UGC Local administrators
Dept. of Applied Research Dr.M.A.Sudhir (Local organizer) Workshop (Sarva Siksha Abiyan)
Gandhigram
Mar. 27 & 29, 03
DPEP, Chennai School Education functionaries, DEO’s and DPEP staff
UGC sponsored Refresher Course Gandhigram May 8-28 UGC College and university teachers
Dept. of Adult Continuing Education Dr.L.Raja All India Adult Education Conference
Gandhigram Dec.27-29, 02
AE & CE College Teachers
9. Research Projects
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5
10
15
20
25
No. of Projects
FRSS FROS FRD FAGRI FRHS
Faculties
No. of Research Projects during 2002-2003
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15
24
3
0
5
10
15
20
25
No. of Projects
UGC C.Govt. Dept.s State Govt. Dept.s NGOs / Others
Sponsors
Research Projects' 2002-2003 - Sponsoring Agencies
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LIST OF PROJECTS
Faculty of Rural Social Sciences
Department of Political Science and Development Administration
1. The Hunger Project (Phase I & II) The Hunger Project, New Delhi 3363062 Dr.G.Palanithurai, Prof. & Head
2. Implementation of village based management system in panchayats in Cuddalore & Villupuram Districts of TN
DANIDA, Cuddalore 3508260
3. Capacity Building Exercise for Gram Panchayat Leaders
CAPART, Hyderabad 927500
4. Total Rural Sanitation Programme DRDA, Pudukottai 109680
5. Total Rural Sanitation Programme DRDA, Trichy 113740
6. Total Rural Sanitation Programme DRDA, Sivagangai 154660
7. Total Rural Sanitation Programme DRDA, Ramanathapuram 181170
8. Total Rural Sanitation Programme DRDA, Theni 32000
9. Total Rural Sanitation Programme DRDA, Karur 74140
Dr.G.Palanithurai, Prof. & Head
Department of Rural Industries and Management
1. A Seven days Training Programme in Research Methodology & Data Processing
ICSSR, New Delhi 57263
2. Seminar on Economic Reforms and Rural Labour Market
ICSSR, New Delhi 20000
3. Impact of New Economic Policy on Small Scale Enterprises A Micro Level Study in TN
ICSSR, New Delhi 277200
Dr.M.Soundarapandian, Reader
4. Bakery Training DRDA, Perambalaur 360000
5. Bakery Training DRDA, Thiruvallur 24000
Dr.N.Thillainayagam Head, Dept. of RIM
Department of Sociology
Social Structure and the Plight of Girl Child: A Study in Selected District in TN
UGC, New Delhi 260360 Dr.S.Gurusamy, Prof. & Head
Department of Cooperation
1. An Assessment of the Impact of State on Cooperation Movement in TN
UGC, New Delhi 289560 Dr.B.Subburaj Prof. & Head
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2. Demand Cost and Supply of Non-Traditional Coconut products and consumers buying behavior TN-Market Assessment
Coconut Dev. Board, Kochi 512800
Dr.B.Subburaj Prof. & Head
3. Demonstration And Adoption Technologies on Coconut Participatory Planning and Action Through Self Help Association of Coconut Farmers in Dindigul District
Coconut Dev. Board, Kochi 10520000 Dr.B.Subburaj, Prof. & Head
Department of Economics
1. Organization of Orientation / Training / Workshop (OTC), Chennai
Tamil Nadu Energy Dev. Agency 65000
2. District Level Technical Backup Unit, IREP, Chennai
Tamil Nadu Energy Dev. Agency 25000
Dr.S.Ramasamy, Reader
Faculty of Rural Oriented Sciences Department of Mathematics
Neutral Networks for Non Linear Control Systems & Dynamical Systems
Dept. of Science & Technology,
Ministry of Science & Technology, GOI, New Delhi
348000 Dr.P.Balasubramanian Reader
Department of Chemistry
1. Installation and Commissioning of Ten Defluoridation of Plants in Dindigul District
TWAD Board, Dindigul 2000000
2. Studies on Defluoridation of Water using Activated Alumina and Chosen
Indigenous Materials.
Ministry of R.D., Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water
Mission, New Delhi
1148000
Dr.G.Karthikeyan Professor
3. Self-assemble Aromatic Thiol
Monolayers and Mixed Monolayers for Biosensor
Dept. of Science and
Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology
960000 Dr.S.Abraham John, Lecturer
4. National Environmental Awareness Campaign 2002-2003
C.P.Ramaswamy Aiyar Foundation, Chennai
4500 Dr.M.G.Sethuraman, Reader
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5. UGC-Novel Mechanistic Analysis from Solvent Dependencies in the Photochemical Study of Cobalt (HI) Complexes in Aquo-organic Solvent Media
UGC, New Delhi 438060 Dr.K.Anbalagan Reader
6. UGC-Studies on phyto-constituents of asclepiadaceae and Solanaceae as eco-friendly and cost effective corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in acid media
UGC, New Delhi 347560 Dr.M.G.Sethuraman,
Reader
Department of Home Science
1. Diabetics Prevention Research Study (Project: A Pilot Study in a Rural Population)
American Association of Physicians of Indian: Origin, 17, W300, 22nd Street Suit 300A, Oakbrook, Terrace, USA
729060
2. Workshop on Curriculum Development WBICDS-III Project, Chennai 156000
Dr.N.Kamalamma, Prof. & Head
Faculty of Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
1. Watershed Training DRDA 721000
2. DPAP Watershed midterm Evaluation, Thoothukudi District
DRDA, Thoothukudi 129000
3. Watershed Midterm Evaluation Periyakulam and Theni District
DRDA, Theni 94875
4. Orientation District Level, Pudukottai District
NWDPRA, Pudukottai 37400
Dr.T.T.Ranganathan, Faculty i/c
5. Self Help Group Training, Thoothukudi District
DRDA, Thoothukudi 630000 Dr.T.Senthivel, Reader
6. Farmers and User Groups: Perambalur District
DRDA, Perambalur 240000
7. River Valley Project – Field Staff and Farmers Training, Theni District
River Valley Project, Theni 312840
8. DPAP President, Secretary, SHG Training, Thiruvannamalai District
DRDA, Thiruvannamalai 50270
Dr.T.T.Ranganathan Faculty i/c
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Faculty of Rural Health & Sanitation
Human Resource Dev. Programme Water & Sanitation Sector (GOI) Drinking Water Supply, GOI, New Delhi
Ministry of Rural Dev. Dept. of New Delhi
3004000 Dr.S.Ponnuraj Faculty i/c
Faculty of Rural Development Department of ACE & E
1. AGP Social Welfare Board, Chennai 152000
2. All India Adult Education Association All India Adult Education Association, New Delhi
100000
Dr.A.Suriakanthi, Director
Department of Extension Education
1. Preparation of Integrated Micro planning Training under ORP
CAPART, Hyderabad 152125 Dr.N.Narayanasamy, Professor
2. Empowering Rural Women – Locating the Deterrents and Determinants
ICSSR, New Delhi 159600 Dr.M.P. Boraian Reader
3. Workshop on Development of Indicators for Monitoring
CAPART, Hyderabad 30000 Dr.N.Narayanasamy Professor
4. Evaluation Study on SHGs under SGSY Scheme
DRDA, Theni 50000 Dr.N.Narayanasamy Professor
Department of Rural Development
1. Designing and Information System for Panchayat Planning at Block level
UGC, New Delhi 328780
2. Midterm Evaluation of DPAP Project in CBE District
DRDA, Coimbatore 114000
3. Midterm Evaluation of IWDP Project in Namakkal District
DRDA, Namakkal 17000
4. Midterm Evaluation of IWDP Project in Virudhunagar District
DRDA, Virudhunagar 16640
5. Midterm Evaluation of (IV) DPAP Project
in Virudhunagar District DRDA, Virudhunagar 19960
6. Consultative Project on Final Evaluation
at IWDP in Shanarpatti Block in DGL District
DRDA, Dindigul 35000
Dr.N.D. Mani Reader & Head i/c
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7. Mid-term Evaluation of DPAP project in Namakkal District
DRDA, Namakkal 16000
8. Mid-term Evaluation of DPAP (IV Batch) project in Namakkal District
DRDA, Namakkal 11000
9. Mid-term Evaluation of IWDP in Karur District
DRDA, Karur 177000
10.Mid-term Evaluation of DPAP in Karur District
DRDA, Karur 99600
11.Mid-term Evaluation of IWDP Batch II in Vedasandur Block, Dindigul District
DRDA, Dindigul 37000
12.Mid-term Evaluation of DPAP Batch V in Virudhunagar
DRDA, Virudhunagar 38300
13.Formation of Training of Self-Help Groups for Promotion of Micro Enterprises
CAPART, Regional Centre (South Zone), NIRD Campus, Hyderabad
1367700
14.ICSSR-Micro Finance Intervention and
Empowerment of Women – A Study in selected District of Tamilnadu
ICSSR-New Delhi 312900
Dr.N.Lalitha Reader
15.Mid-term Evaluation of IEDP-Batch II in Vedasandur Block, Dindigul District
DRDA, Dindigul 37000
16.Mid term Evaluation DPAP – Batch V DRDA, Coimbatore 54000
Dr.N.D.Mani, Reader & Head i/c
Department of Applied Research
Intervention Strategies for Out of School Children
District Primary Education Board, Chennai
200000 Dr.M.A.Sudhir, Prof. & Head
Library
INFLIBNET UGC, New Delhi 767000 Librarian i/c
INFONET Programme UGC, New Delhi 714000 Librarian i/c
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10. Patents generated � Machinery developed by Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
Published in Indian Universities - Technology Data Base (UGC-UNDP-APCTT-SCITT ECH PARK Initiative), March 2003.
� Dr.R.Udhayakumar, Professor of Agriculture Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry developed.
o Ground Nut stripper (Ref. no. ACB O01/03) o Improved seed planter Ref. ACB Ao1/004
11. New collaborative research programmes
With International Agencies
� UNESCO - Human Rights and Poverty Alleviation (Dept. of Applied Research) � UNDP - Human Development Report (Dept. of Political Science and
Development Administration) � FAO / MSSRF - Elimination of Micronutrient Malnutrition (Dept. of Applied Research)
� World Bank - Poverty Reduction and Empowerment (Dept. of Political Science and Development Administration)
� Ford Foundation - Globalization and Decentralization (Dept. of Political Science and Development Administration)
� AAPIO, USA - Diabetes Prevention Research, (Dept. of Home Science) � Nagasaki University, Japan - Nanomaterials (Dept. of Chemistry) � BENG, Netherlands - Women to Women Project (Dept. of Gandhian Thought
and Peace Science) � Stanford University, California, USA - CoDiViNE Project (Dept. of Rural
Development) With Government Collaboration � Ministry of Agriculture (CDB), Govt. of India - Non-traditional Coconut products (Dept. of Cooperation)
� Ministry of Non-conventional Energy Sources, Govt. of India, Bio-mass assessment (Dept. of Economics)
� Ministry of Rural Development (CAPART), Govt. of India, Self Employment in Small Industries (Dept. of Rural Industries and Management)
� CSIR - Fuzzy Control Systems (Dept. of Mathematics)
� DST - Monolayers and Blosensors (Dept. of Chemistry) � ICSSR - Women Empowerment (Dept. of Extension Education)
� CAPART - Action Research Project on SHGs (Dept. of Rural Development) � Hunger Project - Women Leaders and Micro Planning (Dept. of Political Science and Development Administration)
� Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi on “Corrosive Inhibitors” and “Surface coating Formulation” (Dept. of Chemistry)
� The Dept of Chemistry initiated collaborated research with TBGRI, Tiruvananthapuram in Pharmacological activities of Medicinal plants
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12. Research grants received from various agencies Detailed list given in Item no. 9
Sl.No. Name of the Project Name of the Project Holder
Grant received
2002-2003(On going projects)
1 PAMCPP (Coconut) Dr.B.Subburaj --
2 Management Models Dr.M.Soundarapandian --
3 ICSSR (ERW) Dr.M.P.Boraian 63,840
4 UGC-MRP Dr.B.Subburaj 1,55,280
5 UGC-MRP Dr.S.Gurusamy 1,42,680
6 TWAD Board Dr.N.Lalitha 10,00,000
7 CDB-MNCP Dr.B.Subburaj 4,24,214
8 DANIDA - VMS Dr.G.Palanithurai 13,36,480
9 CAPART-SHGs Dr.N.Lalitha 2,50,000
3,372,494
2002-2003(New Projects)
1 CAPART Capacity Building
Dr.G.Palanithurai 3,18,000
2 DPEP (SSA) Dr.M.A.Sudhir 30,000
3 RGNDWM – III Dr.G.Karthikeyan 4,59,200
8,07,200
13. Details of research scholars
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6
26
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13
7
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
No.s admitted
F Tamil
F English
FROS
FRSS
FRD
FAGRI
Facultie
s
PhD Admission 2002-2003 - Faculty wise
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Ph.D. REGISTRATION FOR THE PERIOD FROM 01.07.2002 TO 30.06.2003
S.No Name of the Scholar
PT/FT Name of the Guide Title
1. K. Gandhi Full Time Dr.M. Kuruvammal, Professor of Tamil
Social thoughts of Thirukkural (in Tamil)
2. S.J. Aruna Part Time Dr.A. David Ravindran, Reader in Biology
Studies on an improved low cost technology for Spirulina production
3. S.R.Murali Part Time Dr.M.R. Rajan,
Sr.Lect. in Biology
Dechloridation of Tannery Effluent by using Bio
Absorbants
4. A. Venkatesh Part Time Dr.N.D.Mani, Reader & HOD of RD
Evolving strategies for Eco Development for
consideration – A Study of Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tamilnadu
5. N.Murugan Part Time Dr.S.Manivel, Reader in Extension Edu.
A Study on Financial performance of selected Sarvodaya Sangams in Tamilnadu
6. N.Jayaseelan Part Time Dr.N.Lalitha, Reader in RD
Micro finance for promotion of micro enterprises – Emerging Challenges
7. R.Jaisankar Part Time Dr.T.Senthivel, Reader in Agriculture
Studies on Integrated Crop Assessment using remote sensing based crop acreage, yield and crop growth simulation models
8. S.Devadass Part Time Dr.S.K.Gopal, Reader in Extension Education
A critical analysis of training effectiveness of National Institute
9. Sybiman Joseph Part Time Dr.N.Lalitha, Reader in RD
Micro Enterprises initiated through self help groups in Kerala
10. J. Vanishree (JRF) Full Time Dr.G.Palanithurai, Prof. & HOD of Political Science
Gender issues and elected women representatives in gross root governance
11. J.Edwin Rogbell Part Time Dr.T.Senthivel, Reader in Agriculture
Performance of rice varieties under graded levels of herbicides in three different zones of Tamilnadu
12. S.Kavitha Maheswari (JRF)
Full Time Dr.K.P.Vasanthadevi, Reader in Home Science
Dietary pattern of rural adolescent girls and effectiveness of nutrition education through ICDs
13. K.Jayakumar Part Time Dr.S.K.Gopal,
Reader in Extension Education
A study on the impact of the anti poverty
programmes in Namakkal District
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14. J.Chandraganthi Part Time Dr.L.Rathakrishnan, Reader in RIM
Export performance of small scale industries in Coimbatore District
15. R.Sumathi Full Time Dr.M.A.Jayaraju, Prof. in English
Royal Bildungsroman in Indian English Fiction
16. C.Palanivel Part Time Dr.A.Joseph Dorairaj, Reader in English
A critical study of Bharathi Mukerjee’s novels and short stories
17. K.V.K.Veereswaran Full Time Dr.S.Narayanasamy, Reader in GT & PS
Breast feeding and weaning from violence A case study approach
18. R. Harikumar Part Time Dr.S.Ramaswamy, Reader in Economics
Energy management in tile industries in South India – A Study
19. G.Radha Part Time Dr.V.Ragupathy, Reader in Political Science
Internal resource mobilization of rural local bodies in Tamilnadu, South India – A study
20. K.Ramamurthy Part-Time
Dr.S.Lakshmi, Reader in English
Empowerment of women: A feminist perspective
21. D.Jaganathan Part Time Dr.V.Ragupathy, Reader in Political Science
The role of women panchayat presidents in management of environmental issues
22. S. Jansirani Full Time Dr.S.Kesavan, Prof. of Research
People’s Participation in rural development programmes in Dindigul District
23. S.Jeyasheela Full Time Dr.M. Kuruvammal, Prof. of Tamil
Women Education: A Social Perspective (in Tamil)
24. Thomas Mathew Full Time Dr.N. Narayanasamy, Prof. & HOD of Extension Education
A Study on the prospects and constraints in sustainable development through watershed development programme
25. M.Mani Mozhi Selvan Full Tim Dr.M.A.Jeyaraju,
Prof. of English
The many faces of eve in modern Indian English
fiction by women
26. A.Lourdusamy Part Time Dr.A. Joseph Dorairaj,
Reader in English
Modern Indian Criticism – study with particular
reference to Prof. C.D.Narasimhaiah
27. V.Seidpoun Full Time Dr.V.Nirmala Rani, Sr.Lect. in Tamil
Multi-faceted approach to the works of Dr.Poovannan (in Tamil)
28. J.Prabhakaran Full Time Dr.K.S. Nakkeeran, Sl. r. Lecturer Representation, Responsiveness and accountability in local governance
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29. V.Thirukkani Full Time Dr.K.S. Gurusamy, Prof. & HOD of Sociology
Social structure and the plight of girl child – A diagnostic study in two districts of Tamilnadu
30. G.Senthilkumar Full Time Dr.L.Raja, Assistant Director A Comparative futuristic study on crimes
31. V.Sivakumar (JRF) Full Time Dr.P.Anandakumar, Reader in Tamil
Genere criticism on Kovai Literature
32. P.Prathapan Part Time Dr.M.William Baskaran, Reader & HOD of GTPS
A study on probation – its problems and solution for the Gandhian perspective
33. C.K.Sreedaran Part Time Dr.T.T.Ranganathan, Reader, Faculty i/c F.of Agri & AH
Impact of joint forest management on development of watershed and its inhabitants in Tamilnadu
34. Padmini Balagopal Full Time Dr.N.Kamalamma, Prof & Head of Home Science
Diabetes prevention program: Module development & implementation of villages
35. S.Radhika Full Time Dr.S.Ariponnammal, Lect. in Physics
Spectroscopic and crystallographic studies on semiconductors
36. R.T.Karunakaran Part Time Dr.S.Arumugam, Reader in Physics
A study on selective black coatings for solar energy conversion
37. S.Aranganayagi Part Time Dr.K.Thangavel, Reader in Maths A study on data mining
38. M.Karnan Part Time Dr.K.Thangavel, Reader in Maths Study on image processing
39. S.J.Vijayalalitha Part Time Dr.S.Ganesh, Reader in Horticulture
Studies on the factors influencing the flower behavior of brinjal (Solanum melengena L) and its management
40. C.Sairam Sundaram Part Time Dr.S.Meenakshi,
Reader in Chemistry
Synthesis and characterization of low cost
polymeric materials for defluoridation of water
41. S.Domnic Full Time Dr.K.Somasundaram, Prof. & Head of Computer Science
Evaluation of data compression methods and
designing efficient compression schemes applicable for video/audio still images
42. Hubby Mathew Part Time Dr.K.Velumani, Reader in Futurology
Empowerment of women through watershed development programmes
43. G.Geethramani Part Time Dr.K.Thangavel, Reader & HOD of Maths
A study on fuzzy optimization
44. A.N. Senthil Kumar Part Time Dr.M.G.Sethuraman, Reader in Chemistry
Development of novel eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors from natural resources
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45. P.Thirupathy Kumaresan
Part Time Dr.N.S.Nagarajan, Prof. & HOD of Chemistry
Chemical and pharmacological studies of a few medicinal plants
46. S.Seethalakshmi Part Time Dr.S.Meenakshi, Reader in Chemistry
Studies on the levels of fluoride in water, soil and food grains in fluoride endemic areas
47. R.Lakshmi Priya Full Time Dr.K.Velumani, Reader in Futurology
A futuristic study on the role of women in micro credit systems on socio-economic empowerment
48. Mohan Thomas Part Time Dr.G.Karthikeyan, Prof. of
Chemistry
Hydrochemical and Biochemical studies on the
magnitude of pollution on river Meenachil and its tributaries
49. T.Balasundari Part Time Dr.S.Ganesh, Reader in Horticulture
A study on the socio economic profile of traditional flowers growers in Tamilnadu
50. N.K. Muralidharan Part Time Dr.S.Shaji, Lect. in Malayalam Sadayanikoolangaludu bhava thuratha oar payanam
51. P. Saravanan Part Time Dr.R.Kumuthakalavalli, Reader in Biology
Exploration on medicinal plants of south Tamilnadu and micro propagation of selected endangered medicinal plants
52. M.Dhana Sankar Part Time Dr.G.Muralidharan, Reader in Physics
Characterization of electrochromic thin films prepared by spray pyralysis method
53. S.Ravi Full Time Dr.P.Subramaniam, Reader in Physics
Electron paramagnetic resonance studies of some solids
54. K.Lamnethithang Vaiphei
Full Time Dr.Thilagavathy Daniel, Prof. & HOD of Biology
Studies on the control of mosquitoes using plant products
55. P.Jaganathan Part Time Dr.K.Thangavel, Reader in Maths A study on knowledge discovery
56. A.Vincent Antony Kumar
Part Time Dr.P.Balasubramanian, Reader in Maths
Numerical solutions using neural networks for functional differential systems in high accuracy
57. P.Perinbam Full Time Dr.T.T.Ranganathan, Reader & Faculty i/c Faculty of Agri & AH
A study on prospects of production and marketing of major organic spices in India
58. A.M. Ramachandran Part Time Dr.A.David Ravindran, Reader in Biology
Interaction between arbuscular micorrhiza and root rhizosphere microbes
59. J.Abdul Samath Full Time Dr.P.Balasubramani, Reader in
Maths
Studies on design structures using neural
networks and response surface polynomials
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60. D.Vinayagam Full Time Dr.P.Balasubramaniam, Reader in Maths
Studies on existence of solutions of fuzzy stochastic differential equations and stochastic differential inclusions
61. E.Jerome Xavier Jesuraja
Part Time Dr.Anitha Pius, Reader in Chemistry
A study on the Deteriorating quality of some major lakes in Bangalore and its environmental implications
62. M.Karthikeyan Full Time Dr.B.Subburaj, Prof. & HOD of Cooperation
An assessment of the impact of State on Cooperative Movement in Tamilnadu
63. J.Edison Part Time Dr.R.Mani, Lecturer in GT & PS
Employment generation through water shed approach – A case of DPAP in Thoothukudi
District in Tamilnadu
64. V.S.Karthik Full Time Dr.V.Ragupathy,
Reader in Pol. Sci.
Good governance through village panchayats in
Tamilnadu
65. Rev.M.Christhudas Part Time Dr.M.Mallammal, Reader in GT & PS
Martin Luther and Mahatma Gandhi – A Comparative Study
66. Mini Joseph Part Time Dr.M.R.Kubendran, Reader & Faculty i/c, English
From chaos to order: a study of the selected novels of Margaret Atwood and Anitha Desai
67. M. Kasiraja Full Time Dr.A.Celine Rani, Reader in Pol. Science
Rural Dalit leadership in Tamilnadu with special reference to Dindigul and Theni District
68. T.Sethupathi Part Time Dr.T.T.Ranganathan, Reader & Faculty i/c, Faculty of Agri & AH
Sustainability indicators for midland laterite rice ecosystems of Central Kerala
69. V.Dhanalakshmi Full Time Dr.S.Ramesh, Reader in Chemistry
Oxidation of Amino acids
70. B.R.K. Ramesh Full Time Dr.S.Gunasekaran, Reader in Statistics
A study and functions of water-shed programmes & its impact on community development
71. B.Nagarathnam Part Time Dr.Thilagavathy Daniel, Prof. & HOD of Biology
A study of vermibiotechnology & utilization of vermicompost for crop production
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14. Citation index of faculty members of and impact factor
S.No. Name Papers published
Average Citation Index
Impact factor
1. Dr. G. Karthikeyan 6 7 0.857
2. Dr. N.S. Nagarajan 1 3 1.489
3. Dr. M. Sundaravadivelu 4 2.5 1.520
4. Dr. K. Anbalagan 6 3.83 0.9592
5. Dr. M.G. Sethuraman 2 4.5 0.925
6. Dr.K.Jayakumar 1 3.0 1.799
7. Dr. K.P. Elango 6 7.67 0.725
8. Dr.S.Ramamurthy 1 - 1.757
15. Honours/Awards to the faculty: National and International
� Young Economist award (2002) to Dr.M.Soundarapandian of Rural Industries
Management department by the Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu. � Award from Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (Madras) for promoting rural technologies (March 2002) to Dr.R.Udhayakumar, Director, Rural Technology Centre (RTC)
� Appreciation certificate for Effective Implementation of Development Works in Dindigul District, by District Collector, for Dr.R.Udhayakumar Director, Rural Technology Centre (RTC)
� Young Scientist Award (2003) by Dept. of Science and Technology to
Dr.S.Abraham John, Dept. of Chemistry � Dr.O.Muthiah received the State Award for Best NSS Programme Officer at
Chennai (24.09.2002) 16. Internal resources generated
Sl.No Resources Amount (in Rs.)
1. Consultancy Charges 45,998
2. Institutional Charges 5,83,093.95
3. Self Financing Programmes 19,57,903
4. Income from Agriculture farm 1,54,000
Total 27,40,994.95
� In addition, certain Faculties, Departments and Centres generated resources through service, sale of produce and fees for special programmes. Examples: Faculty of Agriculture / Animal Husbandry: Sale of seedlings
� Dept. of Rural Industries and Management: Sale of oil, bakery products
University Science Instrumentation Centre : Service of electronic appliances Krishi Vigyan Kendra :Sale of vegetable & fruits
� Certain special programmes like coaching classes for Professional Courses generate additional resources
� Rs.21,000 as institutional charges was obtained from the Self Help Group Training Programme on Bakery products from the Dept. of Rural Industries Management
� The department of Chemistry continued to organize M.Sc. Chemistry (Non Semester - week end) course on self-supporting basis.
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Students in Tribal settlement
Assessment of bio-diversity
KVK to the rescue of villagers
17. Details of Departments getting assistance/recognition under SAP, COSIST(ASIST)/DST, FIST, and other programmes
� DST Project “Safe Environment” (2001-2005) – was sanctioned to Prof. M.A.Sudhir of Applied Research (Rs.3,52,100)
18. Community services � Documentation of the Family profile of Paliya Tribals in Displaced tribal settlements of Kodaikanal (hills) for free housing by Government
� Strengthening of local institutions (e.g. Village Panchayats, Schools, Cooperatives, Women’s Groups,
Youth Groups) � Promotion of Community based
Organizations (e.g. Self-Help Groups, Youth Clubs, Balar Sabhas, Village Planning Committee, Village Peace Brigades)
� Service oriented camps in select areas (e.g. Nutrition demonstration camps, Dental camps, Diabetic
check-up camps, Veterinary
camps)
� Pre-school education for children from rural areas
� Sustainable agriculture and organic farming
� Supplementary education to rural students through village schools
� Developing Panchayat leaders and entrepreneurs
� Establishment of an Arboreum in 4 acres with 60 varieties of
drought tolerant tree species � Computer literacy to regular rural
students
� Weekly Extension Programme with family stay for sensitization of rural masses on social problems such as child labour,
child marriage, female infanticide � Health, Sanitation and
Environment awareness � Shramdan environmental cleaning, tree planting, etc.
� Training for Self Help Group women in skill training and micro-enterprises
� Regular Skill Training in “Assembly and Servicing of
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Electronic Gadgets” and “Hardware and Maintenance of Computers” to the rural educated youth, women SHGs, and Ex-servicemen
� Training for rural people in mushroom cultivation, vermi composting and energy conservation
� Prepared maps of flourotic areas of the local districts and developed a domestic defluoridation unit for use by the local people, using alumina technology
� UG / PG students teach science subjects to school students during their village camp
19. Teachers and officers newly recruited � 16 faculty members were appointed as Lecturers, Readers and Professors in
various disciplines � 20 faculty members were promoted under Career Advancement Scheme as
per the UGC norms � ACP for non teaching staff has been implemented. 20. Teaching – Non teaching staff ratio � 1: 1.94 21. Improvements in the library services Improvements � Modernization and digitization of the essential activities of the Library are initiated.
� ICT applications were introduced to modernize the library activities and services
� Core facilities have been created by utilizing the funds provided by INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad.
� Installed SOUL (Software for University Libraries) developed by INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad. Steps have been taken to create Book Database for OPAC search facility
� Introduced Bar Coded member ID for computerized circulation of books. � Retrospective conversion of bibliographic details of books using SOUL Book Exhibition organized to purchase books utilizing the OTSAG
� Infrastructure added: Bar code equipments including Barcode Printer, Scanners and Portable Data Terminal were procured. Xerox machine was
purchased with a view to providing the good Reprographic service in the Library.
Services provided: � Computerization and automation of the library have been undertaken with the financial assistance of the UGC under the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Programme. The INFLIBNET centre provided financial assistance for the purchase of computer hardware and software and for
providing Internet and e-resources access facility in the Library.
� Recurring grants received for data entry support towards database creation and maintenance of computer systems have been utilized for the automation of library functions and services, and digitization of library resources.
� Computers with UPS have been added to the Library. Computerization of library functions and services were started by using CDS/ISIS Library
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Automation Software supplied by NISSAT. The list of books already entered in the computer by using CDS/ISIS software has been converted in to SOUL
BOOK DATABASE SEVER by using the SOUL (Software for University Libraries) software, books are being bar-coded and the database for Theses
Dissertations has been created.
Special Assistance received: Book Exhibition was organized for selection of books under one time Special Assistance Grants
22. New books/journals subscribed and their value
Year No. of Books
Cost in Rs.
Journals Cost in Rs.
Total Value (in Rs.)
2002-03 9550 37,50,000 283 1,11,860 38,61,860
23. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and
the action taken on student feedback Feed back from students
� Students feedback is obtained through Departmental committee meeting convened twice a year
� Feedback on VPP, Field visit, internship, extension are also being collected from the students soon after the programmes. � Feedback is also received from academic peers on programmes and curricular content during Board of Studies, valuation of answer scripts, dissertations and viva-voce.
Action taken � The feedback obtained from various stakeholders on curriculum is discussed initially at the department level and then taken to the meeting of Board
Studies and incorporated into the curriculum is found relevant and appropriate.
� Departmental committee consisting of the entire course teachers and students representative from each programme is convened and the feed back
from the students in respect of improvement of infrastructure and other academic facilities are sent to the academic section for necessary action.
24. Feedback from stakeholders
Gandhigram Rural Institute, being an extension oriented institution, maintains a good rapport with all the stakeholders including those at the grass
roots level. During the Village Placement Programme and other outreach programmes the staff and students interact with the villagers and their
perception on the curriculum and other activities of the Dept./Faculty is taken note of.
The feedback is generally reflected in the policies and strategies of the University.
25. Unit cost of education
Expenditure
Plan Non plan Scholarship Total
Student Strength
Unit cost Rs.
- 84,570,408 2,213,316 86,783,724 2024 42,877.33
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26. Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination results, issue of certificates
� The entire admission process is computerized using Visual Foxpro. � The office automation has already been effected in various sections of the
administrative office. � The office of the Controller of Examination is fully automated. Publication of results and issuing of certificate have been made easy using computers.
27. Increase in the infrastructural facilities � The Institute has established a Sanitation Park, a Technology Park, Soundarya Day Care Centre and an Internet Browsing centre on campus.
� The Silver Jubilee arch constructed at a cost of 3 lacs was declared open by
Shri. R.Venkatraman, His Excellency the former President of India on 3.8.2002.
� The Institute came up with a centralized water distribution system with a capacity of 1 lac litres.
� The Multipurpose auditorium was inaugurated by the Chairman, UGC, which was built at a cost of 66 lacs.
� Remodeling of the staff quarters was done at a cost of Rs.50.44 lacs � Computerization of Examination section was done at a cost of Rs.26.14 lacs � Rain water harvesting was done at a cost of Rs.9.99 lacs. � An arboretum with 60 different varieties of tree species was established in an area of 4 acres for teaching as well as creating awareness among the public.
28. Technology upgradation
� The Examination wing was computerized in March 2003 by utilizing the special grant of Rs.28 lacs received from UGC.
� Some Faculties / Departments upgraded their teaching aids. � Some Departments have acquired LCD, Scanner, Digital camera for effective teaching aid.
� Gyanvani programmes, video conferencing and other audio-visual aids are used as effective means of teaching.
� Faculty of Agriculture has introduced Alley cropping system in the farms. It
has also introduced animal rearing as part of its Animal Husbandry activity. � Preliminary studies have been completed by Chemistry department for the
commercialization of a few green corrosion inhibitors. � The Biology department has developed a low cost bacteriological water testing kit.
� Rural Energy Centre has propagated energy conservation technologies in cooking and lighting and renewable energy technologies.
� Eight different labour saving farm machines such as bullock drawn seed planter, paddy threshing aid, groundnut stripper etc., were developed and farmers have been apprised of these advancements.
� Introduced micro-irrigation for coconut grooves in C farm
29. Computer and internet access and training to teachers, non-teaching staff and students � Use of Internet facilities has been expanded. � The students have to do one course in computer literacy a part of the curriculum
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� Specific inputs on statistical packages are given to the needy scholars and teachers.
� The non teaching staff in various sections are trained in the use of computers.
30. Financial aid to students � Financial aid to the students (Fellowships and Scholarships) Rs.27,45,836 31. Activities and support from the Alumni Association � The Institute has an Alumni Association and two members are elected to the senate from the Graduates constituency who contribute to the development of the Institute through their participation.
� Every year, a get-together is arranged for graduates of the previous year, receiving their degrees on the convocation day.
� The alumni of the Institution also help the present students by offering advice on placements and projects.
� Alumni of the department of Computer Science are actively involved in supporting the inter-collegiate meet ‘interfACE’
� Guest lectures are delivered on Current Trends in the software industry by the Alumni
32. Activities and support from the Parents-Teacher Association � The Adult and Continuing Education and Extension department, through Mother – Teacher Association, supports Balwadi activities in 13 villages.
� The Institute is in constant touch with the stakeholders including the Parents during the outreach programmes and Village Placement Programmes.
� Notwithstanding the absence of a formal, registered Parent Teacher Association, the parents interact with teachers of the Department
- initially during admission of their wards - during the programme - towards the end of the programme and - after graduation of their wards
� They share the - educational antecedents and ambitions of their wards initially
- difficulties faced by their ward and / or suggestions of parents during the study period
- Employment requirements and preferences of their ward, after completion of course.
A small segment of students hail from nearby rural areas where our Faculty frequent for extension programmes. Parents of these wards provide the extension team with full cooperation and support in organizing village camps, conducting surveys and other activities.
33. Health Services
� The Kasturiba Hospital, Gandhigram, with 200 beds facility, supports GRI in health care.
� This Hospital is part of the Parent Organization, namely, Gandhigram Trust. � The service of the doctors and other health personnel are made available round the clock to staff, students and other residents.
� Vehicle services to transport the sick are always kept on alert. � Health Center functions in the campus
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34. Performance of the sports activities
Level Game Position holding
Basketball Winner-1 Runners-up-1
Kabaddi Winner-3 Runners-up -1 Third place -3
Cricket
Winner-1 Winner II Division
District
Volleyball Winner -4
Kabaddi Winner -1 Runners-up -1 Open State
Volleyball Runners-up-2
State level Inter-Collegiate Basketball Fourth Place
Inter University South Zone
Basketball
Cricket Kabaddi Volleyball
Second round
Second round Quarter- Finals Pre-quarter finals
35. Incentives to the outstanding sportspersons � Ten percent seats of Diploma Programmes are allotted to sports merit candidates under sports quota
� Sports kit like running spikes/canvas, sweat shirts, shorts and tracksuits are provided by the University to a student player, if he/she represents the University team.
� A Gold medal is awarded to a student for his/her outstanding performance in sports every year
36. Students achievements and awards
� P. Sriram Ranjit Babu III BA(Co-op) was awarded the Best player award at the South Zone Inter-University Kabaddi tournament 2002-03
� Tamil Nadu State Council for Science & Technology, Chennai, funded a student project, (P.Sudha), Chemistry.
� Best performing students in various programmes and courses are given gold medals, citations and cash prizes awarded by GRI, Dignitaries, Banks and Industry.
� Students also received awards for Best Extension worker, NSS volunteer and
Best performance in Culture and Performing Arts. � K.Venkatesan. Best NSS Volunteer State Award for 2002-2003
Gold Medal List 2002-03
Truthful Charitable Trust medal
M. Sivasakthi B.Sc. Food science and nutrition
Vasanji memorial medal J. Velanganni B.Sc., Mathematics
Ponnammal medal M. Suvitha M.Sc., Home Science Extension
Cumbum S. Thirumalairaj Gounder medal
V. Dhanalakshmi Diploma in Agriculture
Suja memorial medal A.J. Saigeetha M.Sc., Physics
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Maya Devi memorial medal Divya R. Nath M.A English and Communicative English
K. Mahesh memorial medal M. Parameswari BSc., Physics
Made by Aishwarya consolidates Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore and Sveba Dahlen, Sweden
S.M. Sabeer Ahmed, N. Sivakumar, S.Sekar.
Diploma in Baking Technology
Kasthurirangan Viswanathan Endowment Medal
A. John Bosco Prakash
B.A. Rural Industries and Management.
A. David M.A. Sociology K. Arumugam M.A. Business Economics
N. Sridharan M.A. Tamil and Indian Literature
K. Sathees M.Sc. Chemistry
S. Ananda Ravi Master of Computer Applications
R. Usha Rani B.A. Cooperation
M. Krishnaveni B.Sc. Home science
Canara Bank Medal
M. Saiprasath Diploma in Khadi & Handloom Technology
Marcelin Joseph Medal R. Sujatha B.A. Cooperation National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Medal (NABARD)
P. Selvamani M.A. Cooperative Management
State Bank of Mysore Medal J. Abuthalha B.A. Rural Reconstruction
Devadas Astronomy Endowment - Cash prize
P. Sangeetha B.Sc., Physics
GRI Gold Medal awarded to the students for securing the highest mark in their respective courses
Diploma / PG Diploma / Post Diploma/ B.A. / B.Sc.,/ M.Sc, courses including for outstanding performance in Cultural and Arts
Best N.S.S. Volunteer B. Praveen Kumar B.Sc., Mathematics L.K.B Lagumaiah medal J. Suja Regina Mary B.Sc. Chemistry
37. Activities of Guidance and Counseling unit � Through students’ activities clubs career guidance programmes were organized.
� Dr.M.G.Sethuraman, Reader in Chemistry and Dr.S.Lakshmi, Reader in English organized a one day workshop on how to prepare for a career
interview during the second week of September 2002. � The Dept. of Gandhian Thought offers counseling services to the students of
GRI. � Through Gurukula meetings the students are guided and proper counseling is made possible through one to one interaction.
38. Placement services provided to students � Some of the successful UG students have been placed in IT industries.
� Most of the successful students from M.Sc Mathematics are well placed in various IT industries like BFL Software Ltd., Hewlett Packard (HP), Network
Solutions, Infosys Technologies Ltd., Zenith Computers and Tata InfoTech Ltd., etc., and some are in the teaching profession as well.
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� Successful PG students are attracted towards Research programs leading to Ph.D degree and some of them have gone into teaching in various
Institutions/Universities � Placement Bureau registers interested students for personality development
and placement courses. � Campus interview is arranged every year for students of various streams. � Corporates, IT firms, NGOs, Funding agencies, Teacher Training Institutes and Schools avail of the services of the Bureau.
� Certain Faculty and Departments also have separate Placement officers. � On-campus and off-campus placement is arranged by the department for the final year students of MCA and M.Sc. IT.
� Students of M.A. (RPM) and M.A (Int.DA)were selected as young professional
by CAPART, New Delhi.
39. Development programmes for Non-teaching staff � Staff were deputed to undergo staff development programmes and short duration programmes organized by Regional and National Institutions in addition to on campus programmes
� In-service training in Central Civil Service Rules given to the Non - Teaching Staff by external through hands on training experts.
� Periodical inputs are given to the staff on the usage of office automation.
40. Good practices of the Institution:
� GRI, being a Gandhian Institution, imparts value based education � The day at Gandhigram begins with an inter - religious prayer
� The Friday prayer where the community assembles is another healthy practice
� The Gurukula system wherein the students are attached to a guru addresses many of the issues faced by them.
� The Departmental committee which meets twice in a semester takes into account the views of the students on various academic and administrative matters.
� The student representative elected to the senate voices the views of the
student. Thus student participation in the running of the Institute is ensured. � The village placement programme, the unique feature of the rural university,
imparts values and social responsibilities to the students. Further VPP functions as gateway through which the student, staff and scholars get first hand knowledge of the problems of the rural people. The stakeholders’ response through VPP helps the institute to reshape its policies and strategies to bring about holistic change in the rural scenario.
� Rural Agricultural Work experience (RAWE) was included in the curriculum for Diploma in Agriculture by allotting 4 credits
� Method demonstration in the field 41. Linkages developed with National / International / Academic /
Research bodies � The GRI has close collaboration with Ford foundation which funds several of our initiatives.
� The Institute has collaboration with MS Swaminathan Research Foundation and carries out extension projects.
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� The National Institute of Rural Development has selected GRI as a resource Institution for conducting Leadership Training for grassroot level functionaries
and leaders. � The Department of Chemistry and Physics work in close collaboration with the
Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi. � The faculty members serve in National / International agencies like the Planning Commission, TWAD, Rajiv Gandhi Drinking Water Mission, Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency as members / consultants.
� GRI with the help of CAPART, has been instrumental in building the capacity of NGO’s in the field of preparation of microplan using PRA and Logical frame work analysis.
� The Faculty members undertake projects sponsored by UGC, CSIR, Rajiv
Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission and other Governmental and Non Governmental agencies.
� The Faculty of Agriculture has linkage with FORD foundation New Delhi, ICAR, COMPAS ETC Foundation, Netherlands and State departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Engineering, Animal Husbandry and Forestry.
42. Action taken report on the AQAR of the Previous year � Quality enhancement, being a continuous process, is given top priority and
efforts are constantly taken to enhance the quality of teachers and the calibre of the students.
� The initiatives taken in this regard have resulted in the convening of the meeting of the Board of Studies for the revision of curriculum and revisiting
the rules under Choice Based Credit System.
43. Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add General
� Students are given ample opportunities of village experience and exposure to rural realities every semester
� Curriculum of GRI is largely based on rural life, problems and their solutions � Students imbibe values of discipline, simple living, shramdan, concern for
the poor, and a readiness to work in the rural sector � Faculty are in close touch with students through tutorials, Counseling and
guidance � During village stays both teachers and students stay together, plan and
execute village-based activities together. � Employers prefer to recruit Gandhigram graduates for their rural exposure
and simplicity. � Foreign students prefer to study at Gandhigram for its ample opportunities
of experiential learning � Location of GRI in a serene setting and salubrious climate offers an enabling
atmosphere for learning � All the students undergo a course in Gandhian Thought.
� Samaj Shilpi-a scheme for rural change agent has been implemented. Under this scheme interested students stay in nearby villages and take up social
work in the evenings and on holidays. � The Faculty of Agriculture is organizing a series of training programmes to
User groups and Self Help Groups under DPAP / IWDP through DRDA from various districts.
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UGC Chairman at the 21st
Convocation Secretary, Ministry of Rural
Development, GOI, at 22nd
Convocation
� Honorary consultancy services are provided to farming community in crop cultivation, pest control, livestock treatment and preparation of project for
obtaining bank loan � Quality fruit, bearing tree and ornamental plants are grown in the farm /
orchard and these are supplied to farmers at a nominal rate � Taking Gandhi to Schools, Exhibition on Peace and competitions for school
children were organized.
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PUBLICATION OF THE STAFF
FACULTY OF TAMIL, INDIAN LANGUAGES AND RURAL ARTS Dr.A.Pitchai
� Tamizhar Panpattil Vilaiyaattukal, Tamil Puthagaalayam, Chennai-17, December, 2002
� Tamizh Nattuppura Aayvin Varalaaru, International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai, February, 2003
� Editor: Bharathiyaarin Sabathamum Mahabharatha Kilaik Kathikalum, Bharathiar Fellowship Programme, Department of Tamil, GRI, Gandhigram.
� “Urudu Cirukathaikalil Ulaavidum Pookulkal” Indiya Oppilakkiyam, July 2002, 7:3, pp.4-6.
� “Indiya Illakkiya Cirpi: Agneya” Indiya Oppilakkiyam, October 2002, 7:4 pp.6-8.
� “Ikkaala Samaskirutha Kaaviyangal” Indiya Oppilakkiyam, April 2003, pp.9-11
� “Sindhi Ilakkiyam: Oru Kannottam” Indiya Oppilakkiyam, January 2003, 8:1, pp.1-4
� Review of History of Tamil Literature, Department of Literature, Tamil University, Thanjavur, 07.10.2002
� History of Research on Tamil Folklore, International institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai, 28.02.2003
Dr.B.Padmanabha Pillai � “Gangaitaay Kaattum Murpookku Cintenaikal” Indiya Oppilakkiyam, Society
for Indian Studies, October 2002, 7:4, pp.10-13. � “Penniya Nookkil Miiralkal (Co-author) Aayvu Nookkil Ayal Naattu
Cirukataikal” (pp.50-62), New Century book House, March 2003. � “Bashirin Miiralkalil Miralkal” (Co-author) Ilakkiya Cintanaikal, International
Society for Tamil Cultural Studies, May 2003, pp.220-223. Dr.V.Rajarathinam � “Katha Baarathiyin Hindi Cirkataikal” Indiya Oppilakkiyam, Society for
Indian Studies, Oct. 2002, 7:4, pp.1-3 � “Penniyanookkil Meeralkal” (co-author) Aayvu Nookkil Ayal Nattu Tamil
Cirukathaikal, New Century Book House, may 2003, pp.50-62
� “Bashirin Meeralkalil Meeralkal” Illakkiya Cintanaikal, International Society for Tamil Cultural Studies, May 03, pp.220-223.
� Sanka Ilakkiyathil Kuuntal, Ilakkiya Cintanaikal international Society for Tamil Cultural Society, May 2003, pp.53-58.
� Periyalwar Arulia Tiruppallandum Periyalwar Tiruvolium, 05.09.2002 � Pechukkalai Makkal Thodanbhok Kalai Central Institute of Indian
Languages, Mysore. � Puduvai Nikalkalai Vadivangalil Udai, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry,
M.Phil. Thesis evaluation. Dr.P.Anandakumar
� “Iyantiram”, Translation of Malayalam Novel into Tamil, National Book Trust, New Delhi, December 2002, pp.44
� “Bharathiyin Panchali Sabadam”, Collection of Research Papers, Co-Editor, Bharathiyar Fellowship Programme, GRI, December 2002, p.176.
� Tiranayvu – Cila Pudiya Thedalkal”, Collection of Research Articles, Co-Editor, Chithirai Nilavu Pathippakam, Madurai, March 2003, p.161.
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� “Indiya Oppilakkiyam Susan Bassnettai Munvaithu” (Indian comparative literature prefacing with Susan Bassnett), Meenakshi Puthaka Nilayam,
Madurai, April 2003, p.188. � “Kunjunni Kavitalu”, Telugu Translation of Malayalam Poems, Co-translator,
Prakash Publication, Madurai, April. 2003, p.90. � Children’s Literature “Kunjunni” – Translated into Tamil. � “Dravida Ilakkiyankalil Kuravanchi Adikaruthu” (Kuravanchi, Theme in
Dravidian literature), Tiranayvu – cila pudiya Thedalkal, Chithirai Nilavu, Madurai, March 2003, pp.137-147.
� “MOOKKAN”, Tamil Translation of Malayalam Short-story by Vaikom Mohamed Basheer, Pudiyakatru (Monthly) May, 2003, p.44-48.
Dr.V.Nirmalarani
� Tamil Cirukathaikalil Palina Verupadum Pennadimythanamum, Kavya Pathippagam, May 2003.
� Kovai Izhancheranin Padaipuukalil Panmuga Parvai, Mukilan Pathippagam, June 2003.
� Vithai Sholam – Dalit Literature Journal Thamarai, 3rd June 2003. Dr.O. Muthiah � Peunkathayil Nattupurakkorukal, Perunkathai Aaivumalai Sathailiganar
Tamil Kalluri, Perur, Coimbatore, 2003. Dr.S.Shaji � S.N.D.P. Yogavium, Kerala Samugavum, Subramanian Bharathi,
C.Achuthamenon Centre, Sakithya Keralam (Monthly), June, 2003, p.24-18. � Athrista Poorvamaya Bahumukha Vyathithvam, Kerala State Library
Council, Gramdhaloseam (Monthly), June 2003, p.34-38.
FACULTY OF ENGLISH & FOREIGN LANGUAGES Dr.S.Lakshmi � Concept of Womanhood: Then & Now, Journal of Extension & Research,
Vol.V. No.1, GRI, July 2002. � Change of skies as an Expatriate Novel, Journal of Extension & Research,
Vol.V. No.2, GRI, Jan. 2002. Dr.A.Joseph Dorairaj � Myth and Literature, FRRC, Palayamkottai, March, 2003.
FACULTY OF RURAL SOCIAL SCIENCES
Dept. of Cooperation Dr.B.Subburaj � Co-authored a book entitled “Each for All and All for Each” published by
Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2003. � Consumer Cooperative Society (in Tamil) � Weavers Cooperative Society (in Tamil) � Prepared lesson modules for three courses for Diploma in Cooperation
under Distance Education of our university.
� Seminar on “Strategies for the Sustainable Development of Cooperative Movement in Tamil Nadu”, March 2003, Major Research Project –
Submission of final report. � Demand, Cost and Supply of Coconut Products and Consumers Buying
Behaviour in Tamilnadu submitted to the Coconut Development Board, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, Kochi, May 2003.
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� Pricing the Coconut in Tamilnadu – An Analysis, Indian Coconut Journal, CDB, Kochi, Vol.33(8). Dec.02.
� Appropriateness of Management Strategies: Are they Myth to Cooperatives, The Cooperator, NCUI, New Delhi Vol.40(8). Feb. 03.
� Marketing of Coconuts: Disposal Strategies of Farmers, Indian Coconut Journal, CDB, Kochi, Vol.33(1) March. 03.
� Economic Significance of Handloom Weavers Societies – An Empirical Analysis, Indian Journal of Economics and Business, Serial Publications, New Delhi, Vol.2(1) Jan. – Jun. 03.
� Marketing Mix for Coconut Products – Consumers Perception, Indian Coconut Journal, CDB, Kochi, Vol.34(2), Jun.03.
� Strengths and Weaknesses of Cooperative – An Introspection in the Era of
Open Market Economic System, Tamilnadu Journal of Cooperation, TNCU, Chennai, Vol.3(8), Jun. 03.
Dr.P.Sivaprakasam � Women Employees; Status and Satisfaction, Kanishka Publication, New
Delhi. � The Status of Women Work Force in edited book titled Social and Economic
Dimensions of Indian Population edited by Smt. Vatsala Srivatsava. � Personnel management Policies and Practices in Housing Cooperatives – A
Study in Journal of Extension and Research (July 02). � A Rational Approach to the Recruitment Policy of Cooperatives: Need of the
Hour in the Cooperator, Jan. 03. � Perception of women Employees towards attitudinal environment prevailing
in cooperatives: A Study in the cooperative perspective, Jan. – Mar. 03. � Social Status of Women Employees in Cooperative Sector – A Study in
Indian Cooperative Review, April 03. Dr.K.Ravichandran � Approaches of Management Strategies: Are they Myth to Cooperatives?
(coauthor) The Cooperator, Vol.40(8), Feb. 03, pp.338-340. � MIS in District Central Cooperative Banks in Tamil Nadu, Journal of
Extension and Research, Vol.V(2), Jan. 03, pp.16-19. � Towards Designing the Best Loaning Practices – Empirical facts cooperative
perspective, Vol. 37(3), Oct.-Dec. 02, pp.23-30.
� Best Loaning Practices for PARDBs in Tamilnadu - Paper submitted to Tamil Nadu State Agriculture and Rural Development Bank, Chennai for re-
submission to Regional level Conference of NABARD at Bangalore. � Scope of Marketing Research in Rural Cooperatives Tamil Nadu Journal of
Cooperation, Vol.3(4) Feb. 03, pp.27-30. � Success of Housing Cooperative Societies – An Empirical Analysis, Journal
of Extension and Research, Vol.5(1), Jul. 02, pp.90104. � A Treatise on Cooperative Management – Book Review Tamil Nadu Journal
of Cooperation, Vol.2(11), Sept. 02, p.32. � Challenges before PACBs: An Empirical Study in Rural Tamil Nadu A New
World Through Cooperatives, edited by Frank et.al., Rainbow Publications, Coimbatore, 2003.
� Strategies for the Sustainable Development of Urban Cooperative Banks. � Non-Farm Sector Loans – Approaches and Challenges Ahead – An Empirical
Assessment, Innovative Approaches and Challenges in Rural Credit, Edited by James Mathew, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha, 2003.
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� Globalization and Industrial Cooperatives, Small Scale Industries under Globalization, edited by N.Thillainayagam, Dept. of RIM, GRI, 2003, pp.98-
103.
Dept. of Economics Dr.S.Ramasamy � Rice Mill Industry: A Micro Level Study (co-author) (p.82-94), Small Scale
Industries Vol.I Concept Publishers, New Delhi. � Integrated Rural Energy Planning: New Strategies (co-author) p.12-18,
Journal of Extension & Research, Vol.V. No.1, July 02. � Economic valuation of Environmental Damage: A Case of CV method (p.47-
50), Journal of Extension & Research Vol.V. No.2, Jan. 03.
� Renewable Energy Sources for sustainable future: prospects and issues (co-author) National Science Magazine, Feb.03.
� Sustainable Environmental Tourism (co-author) (p.162-166), Environmental Issues, Reliance Publications, New Delhi, 03.
Dr.Rajamohan Rao � Economic Analysis of cotton production in Kunnam taluk of Perambalur
district (Co-author), Journal of Extension and Research, Vol.V. No.1, July 02.
� Biotechnological approaches for bio-diversity conversation and socio-economic development (Co-author), Journal of Extension and Research, Vol.V. No.2, Jan.03, (P.14-15).
� Water Pollution and Health Hazards, Environmental issues, Reliance
Publishing House, 2003, (p.98-102).
Dept. of Political Science & Development Administration Dr.Palanithurai � Panchayat Raj in Tamil Nadu: Act, Rules and Schemes (in Tamil), Chennai,
South Vision Publications, 02. � Dynamics of New Panchayat Raj System in India in Select States, Vol.1 New
Delhi, Concept Publications, 02. � Dynamics of New Panchayati Raj system in Indian in select States, Vol.II,
New Delhi, Concept Publications, 02.
� Dynamics of Social Transformation and Peoples Entitlements, New Delhi, Concept Publications, 03.
� Tamilnadu Panchayat Raj system with Act in original, New Delhi, Concept Publications, 03.
� Dalit Leadership in Panchayats, Gandhigram: Rajiv Gandhi Chair for Panchayat Raj Studies, 03.
� Panchayat Communities and Social Development, Gandhigram: Rajiv Gandhi Chair for Panchayat Raj Studies, 03.
� Synergisation of Traditional Panchayats with Formal Panchayati Raj System in Managing Community Affairs, Gandhigram, Rajiv Gandhi chair for
Panchayati Raj Studies, 03. � Development Roles Reversed: People Initiative and Governments
Participation, Gandhigram: Rajiv Gandhi chair for Panchayati Raj Studies, 03.
� Building Alliances and Capabilities among the Elected Women Representatives of Grassroots, Gandhigram: Rajiv Gandhi Chair for Panchayat Raj Studies, 03.
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� Tamil Nadu Panchayat Raj System: An annotated Bibliography, Gandhigram: Rajiv Gandhi Chair for Panchayat Raj Studies, 03.
� It is a basest treachery committed to the people (Tamil), Dinamani, Aug. 02.
� To whom Government Exists? (Tamil), Dinamani, Sept. 02. � Indian Paradox (Tamil), Dinamani, Dec. 02. Dr.B. Mohanan � Decentralized planning and development in the context of globalization,
South Asia Politics, New Delhi, July 2003. � Democracy and Development at the local Level: Explorations in the nature
and dynamics of gram sabha in Kerala”, South Asia Politics, New Delhi, March 2003.
� India in the E-world”, ISDA Journal, Trivandrum, Vol.12, No.3, July-Sept. 2002.
� Women & Law: The Case of Kerala Dr.A.Celine Rani � Emerging pattern of rural women leadership in India, Byan Books Pvt. Ltd.,
Distributors & Publishers, New Delhi, 2002. Dept. of Gandhian Thought & Peace Science Dr.M.William Baskaran � Shanti Sena – a nonviolent peace force for conflict resolution, Journal of
Extension & Research, GRI, May 2003. Dr.S.Narayanasamy
� “Mahatma’s Vision of Panchayat Raj System” in the book Panchayat Raj – Gandhian perspective, edited by Dr.Anil Dutta Mishra and Mahadev
Shivappa Dadage, Pp. 39-b52, Mittal Publications, New Delhi 2002. � “Women and Satyagraha” in Journal of Extension and Research, Vol.IV. pp.
94098, Jan. 2002. � “Gandhian Approach in Combating Terrorism” in Journal of Development
alternatives and Area Studies, Vol.21, No.1, March-June 2002. Dr.M.Mallammal � Gandhiji’s Strategies for the welfare of rural women in empowerment of
rural women labour force edited by M.A.Sudhir and A.Balakrishnan, Anmol
Publications, Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 2002. � Relevance of Satyagraha in the 21st century in Journal of Extension &
Research, GRI, July 2002. � Values: A Concept Clarification in value crisis on the way out edited by
Dr.A.Pushparajan, Dept. of Interreligious Relations, Madurai Kamaraj University, Oct. 2002.
Dr.R.Mani � Employment Alternative through Rural Industries, Journal of Extension and
Research, Vol.V. No.1, pp.82-84, July 2002. � Employment generation through integrated waste land development
programme – a study research article, Journal of Khadi Gramodyog, Mumbai, Vol.XXXXIX, No.3, pp.87093, Dec. 2002.
Dept. of Sociology Dr.S.Gurusamy � Plight of old age person in rural Tamil Nadu, Social defence, a journal of
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, GOI, New Delhi, Feb. 2003.
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� Human Migration: Social Phenomenon, Mittal Publications – Review Projector, Coimbatore, Jan-2003.
Dr.T.Rajendran � Evaluation of rural development programmes, financed by ICSSR, classical
publishing company, 28, shopping complex, Karampura, New Delhi, 2003. � Mainstreaming differently abled children, GRI, Gandhigram, 2003. Dept. of Rural Industries and Management Dr.N.Thillainayagam � Small Scale Industries under globalization � Small enterprises under liberalization Dr.N.Meenakshisundaram
� Management of Erode Cooperative Society – A Study of performance, in the Small Scale Industry, Concept Publishers, June 2002, pp.254-262.
� “Entrepreneurship Development in NSIC” in the book, Small Scale Industry, Concept Publishers, June 2002, pp.268-278.
� “Performance Analysis in Soap Industry” in the journal of Extension and Research, June 2002.
� “Inventory Management” in the Journal of Extension and Research, January, 2003.
Dr.M.Soundarapandian � Small Scale Industries – Vol.I, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi,
2002 � Small Scale Industries – Vol.II, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi,
2002 � “Industry and Institution Interaction”, Third Concept, Vol.16, No.193,
March. 2003, pp.49-51. � “Globalization and its possible impact on Indian Economy” (ed) K.Sham
Bhat. “Indian Economy Under Globalization Process”, Serials Publication, New Delhi, 2003, pp.455-469.
� “Quality Control of Chinnalapatti Sungudi Sarees”, Journal of Extension and Research, Vol.IV, Nos.1&2, January 23002, pp.60-65.
� “Effect of Liberalization on the Development of Dairying” (ed.) N.Thillainayagam, “Small Scale Industries under Globalization”, GRI,
Gandhigram 2002, pp.135-148. � “Empowerment of Women through Voluntary Organizations”: A Case
Study”, (ed), M.A.Sudhir, Anmol Publications Pvt. Limited, New Delhi, 2002, pp.114-123.
Dr.L.Rathakrishnan � “Globalization, MNC and Regional Development” in Small Scale Industries
under Globalization”, N.Thillainayagam (ed.) Department of RIM, GRI, Gandhigram.
� “Micro Women Entrepreneurs: A study of fishing community in Pondicherry” in the book titled, “Empowerment of Women and Ecological Development”,
Ranga Reddy (ed.). Serials Publications, Delhi, 2002. � “India’s environmental problems and issues”, in the book titled
“Environmental Challenges of the twenty first century”, Aravind Kumar (ed.), APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi, 2003.
� “Self-Propelling, Self-sustaining and self-reliant: Social Forestry for Rural Development”, Wasteland News, Vol.17(3), 2002: 28-32.
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� “Contribution of forest to the economic development of Andaman and Nicobar Islands” Asian Journal of Micro-Biology, Biotechnology and
Environmental Sciences, Vol.4(1), 2002, 119-124. � “Globalization, Multinational Corporation and Regional Development”,
Management and Labour Studies, Vol.27(3), 2002, 191-198. � “Myth and reality of limits to growth”, Southern Economist, Vol.41(19),
2003, 10-12. � “Environmental Issues and Small Enterprises”, Management and labour
studies, Vol.28(1), 2003, 21-30. � “The Paradigm of weak versus strong sustainable development”, Indian
Journal of environment and eco-planning, Vol.7(1), 2003, 143-146.
FACULTY OF RURAL ORIENTED SCIENCES Dept. of Mathematics
Dr.K.Thangavel � Management as input and its influence on output, Research Bulletin of the
institute of Cost and Works accountants of India, Vol.XXII, pp.53-60, Jan. 2003.
� Performance analysis of the unidimensional direct search algorithms in quadratically convergent algorithms, ANJAC Journal of Sciences, Vol.2, No.1, pp.15-22, Feb. 2003.
Dr.P.Balasubramaniam � Controllability for the nonlinear fuzzy neural functional differential equation,
Journal of Applied Mathematics, Aug. 2002.
� Global existence for semilinear stochastic evolution equations with non-local conditions, Engineering Simulations, Aug. 2002.
� Common fixed points for non-compatible mappings in fuzzy metric space, Journal of Fuzzy Mathematics, May, 2003.
Dept. of Physics Dr.S.Ramamurthy � Spray Pyrdysis Growth and material properties of 1n2 O3 films., Journal of
Crystal growth – Vol.240, P.142-152, 2002, (J.Joseph Prince, B.Subramanian, C.Sanjeeviraja and M.Jayachandran).
Dr.G.Muralidharan � Microprocessor based sound pressure recorder – Bull, IAPT, 20, 83, (2003).
Dr.P.Vickraman � A.C. Impedance spectroscopic studies on Plasticized PVC/PVD polymer
blend electrolyte containing L1C/01, LICF3, SO3 and LeBF4 – Polymer Journal, Japan, April 2003.
� Microprocessor based sound pressure recorder, Journal of Current Sciences, 3(1) 2003-March.
Dept. of Chemistry
Dr.G.Karthikeyan � Synthesis, Spectroscopic characterization and anti-bacterial activity of
lanthanide – tetracycline complexes, transition metal chemistry (June 2003), K.Mohanraj and K.P.Elango.
� Synthesis and characterization of lanthanide complexes with sulphamethoxazole and their anti bacterial activity. Communicated to
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Synthetic and Reactivity in Inorganic and Metal Organic Chemistry (June 2003) (K.Mohanraj, K.P.Elango and K.Girishkumar).
� Adsorption of Cr(VI) onto chitin and chitosan – A comparative study, communicated to the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Chemistry,
Germany (June 2003) (N.Muthulakshmi Andal). � Adsorption dymamics and equilibrium studies of Zn(II) onto chitosan,
communicated to Indian Academy of Science (May 2003) (N.Muthulakshmi Andal).
� Amelioration of fluoride toxicity by calcium and copper in bone morphology of male rat, communicated to fluoride (may 2003), (Anitha Pius, G.Alagumuthu and A.J.H. Ranjith Singh).
� Chemometric Studies of water quality parameters of palacode block of
Dharmapuri District in Tamil Nadu, Communicated to Journal of Indian Water Works Association (May 2003). (A. Shanmugasundararaj and
K.P.Elango). � Determination of Total Fluoride Intake and Prevalence of Fluorosis in
Fluoride Endemic Regions of south India., Communicated to Talanta (May 2003) (G.Karthikeyan, Anitha Pius and B.V.Appa Rao).
� Adsorption dynamics and the effect of temperature of fluoride at alumina – solution interface, communicate to J.Ind. Chem. Soc. (April 2003) (G.Karthikeyan, A.Shanmugasundararaj, S.Meenakshi and K.P. Elango).
� Toward sustainable management of water resource in rural water supply projects in India J.Ind. Wt. Wrks. Assn. Vol.35, No.1, p.13, January – March 2003 (G.Karthikeyan, M.A.Sudhir and K.Mazumdar).
� Characterization of industrial wastewater from textile industry – a case study, communicated to Ind.J.Env.Proc., (March 2003) (G.Karthikeyan,
N.Kannan, P.Vallinayagam and M.Tamilselvan). � Adsorption and equilibrium studies on removal of copper by chitin,
communicated to Ind. J. Chem. Tech., (March 2003) (G.Karthikeyan and N.Muthulakshmi Andal)
� National Water Policy of India – A Critical Review, J.of. Ext. and Res. Vol.V2, pp.8-11, January 2003. (G.Karthikeyan, M.A.Sudhir, and K.Mazumdar).
� Quality Problems in rural water supply in India –A Multi dimensional management issue, J.Ind.W.Wrks.Assn., Vol.34(3), July – Sept. 2002
(G.Karthikeyan and K.Mazumdar). � Kinetic and thermodynamic studies on adsorption of fluoride by dolomite,
Indian J.chem. Tech., Vol.9, p.397-410, Sept. 2002 (G.Karthikeyan, Anitha Pius and G.Alagumuthu).
Dr.N.S.Nagarajan � Complete 13C and 1H spectral assignments of two isoflavones from the
roots of Dalbergia Horrida, Mag.Res. Chem. 41, 227, 2003-N.S.Nagarajan, C.N.Manoj, R.Priya and M.G.Sethuraman.
� Alkyl substituted isoflavonones from the roots of Dalbergia horrida, communicated to Phytochemistry, Sept. 2002, N.S.Nagarajan, C.N.Manoj,
R.Priya and M.G.Sethuraman. � Dalcongestin, a novel isoflavonoid from Dalbergia congesta, Communicated
to Journal of Natural Products, Sept. 2002, N.S.Nagarajan, C.N.Manoj, R.Priya and M.G.Sethuraman.
� CNS Depressant action of Dalbergia malabarica, Communicated to Indian Drugs, November, 2002, N.S.Nagarajan, P.Gnanasoundari and P.Thiruppathi Kumaresan.
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Dr.K.Anbalagan � Kinetic control on the aquation of the hexathiocyanotochromate (III) ion by
associative interaction of poly(acrylamide) in aqueous medium., J.Chem. Res.(M) 153, 2003 (K.Anbalagan and S.Sutherson).
� Dominant role of solvent polarity in the reduction kinetics of cobalt (III) ammine complex in mixed solvents, Ind.J. Chem. Vol.42A, p.1040. 2002 (K.Anbalagan and S.P.R. Poonkodi).
Dr.M.G. Sethuraman � Analgesic activity of Sarcostemma brevistigma, Indian Drugs, 39, 541,
2002 (M.G.Sethuraman, K.G.Lalitha and B.Rajkapoor). � Phytochemical constituents of Trychopus zeylaniceus spp.travancoricus,
Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences, 24, 703-706, 2002
(M.G.Sethuraman, Susan Chacko, V.George and Pushpangandam). � Complete 13C and 1H spatial assignments of two isoflavones from the roots
of Dalbergia horrid, Mag.Res.Chem. 41, 227, 2003 (N.S.Nagarajan, C.N.Manoj, R.Priya and M.G.Sethuraman)
� Anti-inflammatory activity of Sarcostemma brevistigma in rats, Indian J.Pharm.Sciences, 210-212, 2003, (M.G.Sethuraman, K.G.Lalitha and B.Rajkapoor).
� Hepatoprotective activity of Sarcostermma brevistigma against carbon tetrachloride – induced hepatic damage in rats, current science, 84, 1186, 2003 (M.G.Sethuraman, K.G.Lalitha and B.Rajkapoor).
� Alkyl substituted isoflavonones from the roots of Dalbergia horrida, communicated to Phytochemistry, September 2002 (N.S.Nagarajan,
C.N.Manjoj, R.Priya and M.G.Sethuraman). � Dalcongestin, a novel isolflavonoid from Dalbergia Congesta, Communicated
to Journal of Natural Products, Sept. 2002 (N.S.Nagarajan, C.N. Manoj, R.Priya and M.G.Sethuraman).
Dr.S.Meenakshi � Adsorption dynamics and the effect of temperature of fluoride at alumina –
solution interace, communicated to J.Ind. Chem. Soc., (April 2003), (G.Karthikeyan, A.Shanmugasundararaj, S.Meenakshi and K.P. Elango).
Dr.Anitha Pius � Amelioration of fluoride toxicity by calcium and copper in bone morphology
of male rat, communicated to Fluoride (May 2003), G.Karthikeyan, Anitha Pius, G.Alagumuthu and A.J.H.Ranjith Singh.
� Determination of Total Fluoride Intake and Prevalence of Fluorisis in Fluoride endemic regions of South India. Communicated to Talata (may 2003) G.Karthikeyan, Anitha Pius and B.V.Appa Rao.
� Kinetic and thermodynamic studies on adsorption of fluoride by dolomite, Indian J.Chem.Tech. Vol.9, p.397-401, G.Karthikeyan, Anitha Pius and G.Alagumuthu.
Dr.K.P. Elango � Solvent and structural effects on the oxidation of 2,6-diphenyl-piperidin-4-
ones by QCC, Int. J.Chem. Kinet. 34, 585, Sept. 2002, K.P.Elango and S.Saravanakannan
� Oxidation of substituted benzaldehydes by QCC. A structure and solvent dependence kinetic study. Int.J.Chem.Kint.35, 154, 2002, K.P.Elango and G.Fatima Jeyanthi.
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� The effects of solvent on the kinetics of oxidation of benzaldehydes by QCC in aqueous organic solvent media, 2003, J.Serb. Chem. Soc., 67, 803,
K.P.Elango, G.Fatima Jeyanthi and G.Vijayakumar. Dr.S.Abraham John
� Micro environmental effects on the electrochemical and photoelectrochemical properties of thionine loaded nafim films, accepted for publication in Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 2002, S.Abraham John and R.Ramraj.
Dept. of Home Science Dr.N.Kamalamma � “The Extension worker’s manual for diabetes mellitus” (Training Manual)
(Dr.Ranjita Misra & Ms.Padmini Balagopal), March 2003. � Sustainable technologies for rural women, Article (Book), “Women and the
Environment”, CRPF Environmental Education Centre, Chennai, Page No.123 & 124, 2003.
Dept. of Rural Technology Dr.R.Udhayakumar � Performance evaluation of a Escort – Made Rice Combine Harvester,
J.Extension & Research, GRI, 2003. Mr.K. Mahendran � A Study on Rural Resources using GIS for implementation of Cost-Effective
Technology at National Seminar on Aplication of GIS for Rural Development,
TTTI, Taramani, Chennai, December 2003
FACULTY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT Dept. of Rural Development Dr.N.D.Mani � Prepared training manual for Tamil Nadu Comprehensive Wasteland
Programme (co-authored) � Evaluation of Million Wells Schemes, Journal of Extension and Research,
Vol.I & II, Jan. 2002. � A book perceptional Cartography for District Planning, Concept Publishers,
New Delhi, 2002. � Status of Working Women of Melakottai Village, in a book by Sudhir &
Balakrishnan’s (Eds.) Empowerment of Rural Women Labour Force, Anmol Publications, Pvt. Ltd., 2002.
Dr.N.Lalitha � Self Help groups in Rural Development, Dominant Publishers, New Delhi,
2002. � “Mainstreaming Micro Finance” Mohit Publications, New Delhi, 2002. � Centrally sponsored Rural Development Programmes in India, GRI,
Gandhigram, 2002.
� Decision Making Behaviour of Women Dairy Force – A Case Study, Journal of Extension and Research, Vol.I(1), 2002.
� Women in Watershed Development Programmes, Handbook on Wasteland Development Programme, DRDA, Dindigul, pp.25-29.
� Female Labour Force in Construction Industry in M.A.Sudhir and A.Balakrishnan (eds) Empowerment of Rural Women Labour Force, Anmol Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2002.
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� Social Sector in the Context of Economic Reforms – Ground Realities, Peninsular Economist, Vol.II(1), 2001-2002.
� Consumption of Milk at Source, “Journal of Extension and Research, Vol.IV (1&2), January 2002, pp.89-93.
P.Anandharajkumar � Empowerment of Exploited Women in Beedi Works in Sudhir & Balakrishnan
(eds) Empowerment of Rural Women Labour Force, Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd., 2002.
Dept. of Applied Research Dr.M.A.Sudhir � Empowerment of Rural Women Labour Force, Anmol Publications, New
Delhi, 2002, Dr.M.A. Sudhir & Dr.A.Balakrishnan. � Book Review – Research Methods in Social Sciences – Journal of Extension
& Research Vol.V No.1, July 2002. � Strategies for Safe Environment in Rural Areas – Journal of Human Ecology,
Vol.13, No.6, Nov.2002. (Dr.M.A.Sudhir & N.Mukundan). � The National Water Policy: A Critical Review - Journal of Extension and
Research Vol.V. No.11, January 2003 (M.A. Sudhir, G.Karthikeyan & A.Mazumdhar).
� Towards sustainable management of water resource in rural water supply projects in India (M.A.Sudhir, G.Karthikeyan & A.Mazumdhar)
� Gender Disparity in Tamil Nadu – Journal of Indian Water Works Association, Vol.XXXV, No.1, January – March 2003. (M.A. Sudhir &
Sr.Hilaria Soundari). � Education and Rehabilitation of the Disabled-Social Welfare, Central Social
Welfare Board, Vol.49, No.12, March 2003. � Value Education for Total Consciousness (M.A.Sudhir), EDU Tracks,
Hyderabad, Vol.2, No.7, March 2003. � Participatory Research on Rural Development – ISA Viswa Prajnana Trust,
Trivandrum 2003 (M.A.Sudhir, and Hilaria Soundari). � Environmental Issues, Journal of Social Sciences, vol.XVII, No.1, January-
June 2003. (M.A.Sudhir & Alangara Masillamani) � Discovery Learning: A Creative Classroom Strategy – Reliance Publishers,
2003. � Chapter “Elimination of Micronutrient Malnutrition in Pennangaram Block
contributed for the book, “Emancipation of Masses for Social Development”, Journal of North East Indian Education Society (M.A.Sudhir, S.Shanmugam & A.Mumtaj).
� Personality and Problem Solving Ability of the Gifted and Creative College Students, Council for Social Development, Hyderabad, Journal of Creative Behaviour, Buffalo University, 2003 (M.A.Sudhir & H.Malsamy).
Dr.S.Kesavan � Environmental Issues: A Study in Sudhir M.A. (Ed.)
� Environmental protection in rural areas, Reliance Publishing House, New Delhi, 2003,
� Block profiles of Dindigul District, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, March 2003.
� Services Villages of GRI – A Profile, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, March 2003.
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Dr.C.Sivapragasam � Seminar proceedings, School of Maths, M.K.University, April 2003. Dr.S.Gunasekaran � Correlates of Birth Weight in Tamil Nadu, GIRH & FWT Bulletin vol.37, No.
July 2002. Dr.A.Balakrishnan � Empowerment of Rural Women Labour Force, Anmol Publications, New
Delhi, July, 2002, Dr.A.Balakrishnan and Dr.M.A.Sudhir (Editors). � Voluntary Action and Social Change – Journal of Extension and Research
Vol.No.1, 2002. � Environmental Issues: A Study in Reliance Publishers, New Delhi, March
2003, Sudhir M.A. (Ed.) � Environmental Issues – Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, March
(A.Balakrishnan & M.A.Sudhir). � Research in Rural Development (Ph.D Abstract), GRI Vol.1 A.Balakrishnan &
M.A.Sudhir. Dept. of Adult Continuing Education Dr.A.Suriakanthi � “A Study on Attitude of Male college students on partnership of men in
women’s reproductive health” Indian Journal of Population Education, No.18, (2002).
� Surya Utavikkuzhukkalum Suya Muyarchiyum” Thittam (June), 2002. � Monograph Vayathu Vanthor Kalvi Oru Vilakkam (Co-author 2003). Dr.L.Raja � Paiyendrom Payirchi Petrom – 17.05.2002, Gramarajya Tamil Magazine � Suya Udavi Kulugal Pennkalin Valarchi-31.05.2002. Gramarajya Tamil
Magazine � Aranerikalvi Avasiyam-14.06.2002, Gramarajya Tamil Magazine � Italiyil Oru Ahimsai Kudumbam – 26.7.2002, Gramarajya Tamil Magazine � Mallarattum Kanavugal – 21.02.2003, Gramarajya Tamil Magazine � Participatory Learning Strategies for Adult Literacy for Adult Literacy
Programme: Adult Education and Development, A Bi-monthly Journal, West Bengal, Calcutta, Vol.15, No.1-3, Jan-June 2002.
Dr.R.Subburaman � Value Education in Colleges and Universities – Journal of Extension and
Research – Vol.No.1, July, 2002. � Paper presentation: presented a paper on role of universities in continuing
education programme” held at Madurai Kamaraj University on Nov.21-22, 2002.
� Presented a paper on Value Education in colleges and universities in the conference on lifelong learning for social development at Loyola college of Social Sciences, Trivandrum, from 13-15 Aug. 2002.
Dr.V.Seeninatarajan � “Vayathu Vanthoor Kalvi Oru Vilackam” – Co-author Dr.A.Suriakanthi and
Dr.V.Seeninatarajan on March 2003. Dr.S.Baluchamy � Mother’s perception of preschool education – An Overview, Journal of
Extension and Research, Vol.No.1, July 2002. � Pengal Varchiel Self Help Groups, Grama Rajyam, 20.09.2002. � Self Help Groups as a tool for women development, Thittam, December,
2002.
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FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY Dr.T.T.Ranganathan
� Indigenous Agricultural Practices for Sustainable Farming (Co-author) Book Agrobios (India), Jodhpur, March 2003.
� Traditional biodiversity conversation and management an experience of establishing sacred grove success story An Anthrology of IK by FRSD, Madurai, July 2002.
� Conserving and cultivating a future for biodiversity popular article seminar on “People plants and Future”, March, 2003.
� Herbal wealth (in Tamil) Compiled book K.V.K. GRI, March 2003. � Monograph on ‘Agro meteriology’ Monograph FA & AH, March, 2003. � Monograph on ‘Soil Science’ Monograph FA & AH March, 2003.
Dr.T.Senthivel � Published in Regional seminar on people, plants and future, organized by
Centre for Future Studies and Dept. of Biology, pp.5521-22, Feb. 2003. � Measures for establishment and maintenance of community grazed landa
published in regional seminar on people, plants, and future, organized by Centre for Future Studies and Department of Biology, pp.5621-22, Feb. 2003.
� Eco-friendly weed management practices in field crops, published in State level seminar on indigenization of Indian farming: Problem and prospects organized by Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, p.21 07-08 March 2003.
� Indigenous approaches for eradication of parthenium poisonous weed,
published in State level seminar on Indigenization of Indian Farming: Problem and Prospects organized by Faculty of Agriculture and Animal
Husbandry, p.21 07-08 March 2003. � Rain fed technologies popular article published in State level seminar on
indigenization of Indian Farming: Problem and prospects organized by Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry p.234-436, Feb. 2002.
� Organic manure preparations, published in State Level Seminar on Indigenization of Indian Farming: Problem and Prospects Organized by Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, 2003.
� Self employment opportunities for self help groups (Tamil Korsion) Book
Publication in the Faculty of Agri. & A.H., GRI, Gandhigram, 2003. Dr.S.Ganesh
� Efficacy of Azoxystrobin (amistar 25.5) against major diseases in grape vine scientific / Research article pestology Journal vol.XXVII, No.3, 2002, p.15-17.
� Effect of Arbuscular mycorrhizae and Azospirillum on Tomato seedlings, Journal of Extension Research, Vol.V, No.2, January 2003.
Dr.M.Sundaramari � Indigenous Agricultural practices for sustainable farming research agrobios
(India), Jodhpur, March 2003.
� Rationality and adoption of IAPs on Rice-Cultivation Research Articles, Journal of Extension & Research, GRI, July 2002.
� Bio Control of Cerela Beetle (Tribolium Cerstemeum) � Effect of Arbuscular Mycorrhizol and azospirillum on Tomato seedlings. � Indigenous knowledge - A lead light to sustainable agriculture popular
articles – an anthology of IK by FRSD, Madurai, March 2003. � Agricultural Extension, Faculty of Agri & A.H, July 2002.
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� Management Communication, Faculty of Agri & A.H, July, 2002. � Extension methods & A.V. Aids, Faculty of Agri & A.H. December 2002.
Dr.G.S. Kannan � Bio-control of Cereal Beetle Tribotium Castaneum (herbst) in Rice. Journal
of Extension Research, GRI, July, 2002, Vol.V. No.1. � Efficacy of Azoxystrotin (Amistar-25 SC) against major diseases in grape
vine, pestology, Journal March 2003, Vol.XXVII, No.3. Dr.M.Seethalakshmi � “Feeding & Fodder Cultivation Practices – A Study, Journal of Extension &
Research GRI, Vol.1, No.1, July 2002. � “Small Scale Industries” Emerging Challenges of Dairy Industries (Edu.)
Sandam, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2002.
� Technical Guide for Self-employment opportunities for SHGs Faculty of Agriculture & A.H, 2002.
� Training materials on production and marketing of milk and milk products, 2002.
Dr.A.Ramanathan � Characterization and Evaluation of Sattai Adu. Journal of Extension and
Research, GRI, July 2003. � Instant notes in Dairy Cattles Production, August 2002 � Practical Manual of Dairy Cattle Production � Instant Notes in Small Livestock and Poultry Production FACULTY OF RURAL HEALTH & SANITATION
Dr.S.Ponnuraj � Scoping Manual participator planning for capacity development, GOI &
UNICEF Publications, 2003. � Role of PRIs in Drinking Water Supply – invited papers – Annual Issue
Kurukshetra, Vol.51, No.12, October 2003. � Demand Generation and community participation in sector reform, Vol.I,
NmD, GOI Publications, 2004, (Translated in 14 Indian Languages). Dr.V.Anuradha � Control of pulse beetle Callosobruchus maculates on stored pulses using
certain plant materials. J.Ecol. Res. Biocon. Vol.4(1) 2003 (31-34) ISSN
0972-7841.
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Based on the experience in the previous year, IQAC formulated the
following action plan, generated through consultations with staff and specific meetings held in different departments.
• Introduction of new programmes o M.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition; o Parallel P.G. Programmes in Science, through Self Finance mode o Diploma in Micro Finance and Micro Enterprises
• Certificate course in Guidance and Counseling and
Plans of the Institution for the next year
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• Certificate course in Personality Development • Introduction of UGC mandatory course on Environmental studies
• Admission of special category of students through a special drive o Scheduled Tribe;
o Foreign students; and o Students from other states
• Constitution of committee to scrutinize research proposals before submission to funding agencies
• Introduction of Open School in collaboration with National Institute for Open Schooling (NIOS), New Delhi
• Planning for Summer training, Internship, Summer VPP, and Summer courses
• Increasing the duration of VPP • Introduction of career oriented programmes; and
• Admission of students on counseling basis Besides, the departments also have their own plan of action which are given below: FACULTY OF RURAL SOCIAL SCIENCES Cooperation
• To initiate measures to take up action / policy research in the field of formal and informal cooperatives;
• To make attempts to develop innovative and replicable extension models;
and • To take up lobbying and advocacy measures in collaboration with NGOs
for self-reliant cooperative societies in the State. Economics
• To conduct weekly business seminars; • To sensitize the community in livelihood opportunities.
Gandhian Thought and Peace Science
• To do resource mapping, social mapping, seasonality analysis using
village as laboratories; and • To make students interact with the villages in an attempt to do
participatory rural appraisal Political Science and Administration
• To establish a reading room for students • To plan for National Workshop on “Panchayati Raj: Trials and Triumphs”; • To plan for a three day workshop on “Decentralization of powers and Grassroots Development”; and
• To plan for a project on “Training Programme for Tribal Women Panchayat
Leaders”
Rural Industries & Management • To organize Self Employment Training Programmes for village youths; and • To design the curriculum in the context of producing managers in Small Scale Industries
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Sociology
• To bring out a book on Social Structure and Female Infanticide; and • To launch awareness campaigns against female infanticide
FACULTY OF RURAL ORIENTED SCIENCES Biology
• To provide knowledge support to students by innovative methods of teaching;
• To design courses to the students of B.A.Rural Reconstruction, B.Sc. Home Science and B.Ed. Integrated.
• To host a national seminar on Rural Biotechnology for Sustainable
Development; and • To conduct training programme on Promotion of Oyster Milky Mushroom
technology for income generation among SC/ST population. Chemistry
• To submit proposals for financial assistance for infrastructure development of the department from UGC/DST; and
• To develop a Computer Lab for the use of students and research scholars of the department.
Computer Science and Applications
• To revise the M.Sc-IT syllabus
• To improve infrastructure facilities; • To increase the number of terminals for MCA / M.Sc.IT lab
• To introduce innovative teaching methods using LCD projector • To strengthen the research activities; and • To strengthen the placement activities
Physics
• To record and produce video lectures on important aspects of physics; • To fabricate devices using the locally available materials; • To collaborate with CECRI and Indian Institute of Astro Physics; • To explore the possibilities of research in the frontier areas of physics; and
• To increase the intake of students through self supporting mode.
Home Science
• To introduce M.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition • To submit proposals for financial assistance from FIST, DST
Mathematics
• To host a national conference on recent trends in computational mathematics;
• To bring the culture of publication into the minds of research scholars; and
• To look for international collaborations
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Rural Technology Centre • To conduct training programmes for skilled masons, building supervisors
with the help of HUDCO; • To undertake the construction of model houses using low cost technology;
and • To design and propagate baby friendly toilets in Athoor block
FACULTY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT Adult Continuing Education and Extension
• To identify village clusters during April – May 2003. • To identify the needs of the rural community: (From June to July 2003) • To appoint of village extension workers (June 2003)
• To conduct awareness programmes from August 2003 to 15th March 2004 • To request for recognition of GRI as an accredited centre for National
Institute of Open Schooling.
Applied Research • To start a PG programme in Education; • To plan for a PG.Diploma course in Applied Population Research through Distance Education; and
• To start a Diploma in Population and Health Services Research as an add-on course
Extension Education
• To conduct training programme on integrated microplan; • To plan for a collaborate research programme on capacity building and
skill upgradation of rural communities towards optimal self sufficiency with the support of NCRI, Hyderabad.
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
• To conduct a refresher course on Agriculture Engineering; • To disseminate latest technologies in Agriculture and Animal Husbandry through various programmes; and
• To get students project from Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and
Technology
FACULTY OF TAMIL AND INDIAN LANGUAGES • To revisit the curriculum of M.A. Tamil; • To bring out books on Ancient Arts of Tamil Nadu; and • To undertake research on Valar Tamizh
FACULTY OF ENGLISH AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES
• To strengthen the language laboratory; and • To conduct workshop on Oration
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