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The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University_____________________________________________

______________________________________________________Annual Quality Assurance Report (2002-03)

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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

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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

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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

--

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

--


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

--

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

--

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


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


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


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



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


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


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


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


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


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



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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


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


UGC Paper presented

Entrepreneurial opportunities in selected rural, village and tiny industries

State Level Workshop on Renewable energy for Sustainable development



Paper presented

Biomass energy consumption and its impact on health among the rural household in Pondicherry



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Sri.K.Raja alias Pranmalai National Level Indian economic Conference Association



Participated --

State Level Seminar on Sustainable Energy Development



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



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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’



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



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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 --



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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


Resource Person

‘Consumer Concerns & Sustainability of Smokeless Chulah’

Ms.S.S. Vijayanchali Training Programme on Research Methodology



Participant --

Ms.K.H.Ring Suachong Aimol Regional Seminar on People, Plants and Future


Department of Biology, GRI

Resource Person

Children and Environment

Training Programme on Research Methodology



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



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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


Dept. of Biology & Centre for Future Studies, GRI

Paper presentation

Effect of bioadsorbents on tanner effluents and



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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



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Two-day Seminar on Entrepreneurship Development Programme


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


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



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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


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



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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

--



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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



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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 --



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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


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


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 --



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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


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’



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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


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


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



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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



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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



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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



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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

--


Hyderabad Jan 03 Ministry of Rural Development, GOI

Resource Person

--


Kovalam Mar 02 Ministry of Rural Development, GOI

Resource Person

--


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

--



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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


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



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Dept. of Economics

Dr.S.Ramachandran Orientation programme on Community Enterprise


AXIOM, Dindigul NGO members

Regional Seminar on Entrepreneurial Opportunities for GRI students


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

--


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 --


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


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


Apr. 21-23, 03

Gandhigram SHGs


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


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


AE & CE College Teachers

9. Research Projects

20

9

21

8

1

0

5

10

15

20

25

No. of Projects

FRSS FROS FRD FAGRI FRHS

Faculties

No. of Research Projects during 2002-2003

7

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


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


3. Impact of New Economic Policy on Small Scale Enterprises A Micro Level Study in TN


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


8. Mid-term Evaluation of DPAP (IV Batch) project in Namakkal District


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


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


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

5

6

26

14

13

7

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

No.s admitted

F Tamil

F English

FROS

FRSS

FRD

FAGRI

Facultie

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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.

SECTION – D

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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