Dr. N. PRASANNA Associate Professor

Contact Address : Department of Economics - 620 024 , Employee Number : BDU1770885 Date of Birth : 06-03-1977 Contact Phone (Mobile) : +91 9894915061 Contact e-mail(s) : [email protected]

Academic Qualifications: M.A, Ph.D.

Teaching Experience: 18 Years

Research Experience: 11 Years

Additional Responsibilities

1. Deputy Director i/c, Bharathidasan University Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Career Hub (BECH)

2. Co-Ordinator, Placement and Training Cell (Career & Counselling Cell)

Areas of Research

International Economics (FDI), Development Economics. Research Supervision / Guidance

Program of Study Completed Ongoing Research Ph.D. 03 07 M.Phil. 21 01 Project PG 21 01 UG / Others -- --

Publications

International National Others Journals Conferences Journals Conferences Books / Chapters / Monographs / Manuals 15 01 21 01 11

h-index : 03 i10 index : 02 Total Citations : 60

Funded Research Projects

Completed Projects

Budget S. Period Agency Project Title (Rs. In No From To lakhs) Impact of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural 1 UGC 2011 2013 Employment Guarantee Programme in 6.13 Tamil Nadu

Consultancy Projects

S. Period Budget No Agency Project Title (Rs. In From To lakhs) SPC, TN 2013 2017 District Human Development Report, 3.00 1 District SPC, TN 2013 2017 District Human Development Report, 3.00 2 District SPC, TN 2013 2017 District Human Development Report, 2.00 3 SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, Annavasal 1.00 4 Block, SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, 1.00 5 Gandharvakottai Block, Pudukkottai District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, 1.00 6 Karambakudi Block, Pudukkottai District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, 1.00 7 Thiruvarankulam Block, Pudukkottai District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, S.Pudur 1.00 8 Block, Sivaganga District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, 1.00 9 Block, Sivaganga District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, 1.00 10 Kannangudi Block, Sivaganga District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, 1.00 11 Ilaiyankudi Block, Sivaganga District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, Kallal 1.00 12 Block, Sivaganga District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, Sivaganga 1.00 13 Block, Sivaganga District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, 1.00 14 Thirupuvanam Block, Sivaganga District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, 1.00 15 Kalaiyarkovil Block, Sivaganga District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, Thuraiyur 0.50 16 Block, Tiruchirappalli District

* SPC, TN: “State Planning Commission, Tamil Nadu”

Distinctive Achievements / Awards

Prizes, Medals and other Honours Received:

1. Certificate of Merit for Academic Excellence in Economics, 1999 2. Prof. Jesuraj Dhasan Medal for I Post Graduate in Economics, 2000 3. Dr. A. Mariaraj Endowment Cash Award of Outstanding Academic Performance in Economics, 2001 4. The Carty Medal for Outstanding Academic Performance in Economics, 2001 5. The Kalyanaraman Gold Medal for Outstanding Academic Performance in Economics, 2001 6. Outstanding Faculty Award, Venus International Foundation, 2016.

Events organized in leading roles

Number of Seminars / Conferences / Workshops / Events organized:

Seminars Organized: (11)

2003-2004 1. U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Trade in Services, , 18 and 19 February, 2004 (Organizing Committee Member).

2005-2006 2. National Seminar on Micro Credit and Women Empowerment, Annamalai University, 18 and 19 November, 2005 (Organizing Committee Member).

2008-2009 3. National Seminar on Linkages between Trade and Poverty, Bharathidasan University, 4 and 5 March, 2009 (Organizing Secretary).

2010-2011 4. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Issues of FDI in India, Bharathidasan University, 27 and 28 March, 2011 (Organizing Secretary). 5. UGC-SAP National Seminar on Natural and Human Resources Mapping, Bharathidasan University, 29 March, 2011 (Co-ordinator). 6. UGC-SAP National Seminar on Natural and Human Resources Management, Bharathidasan University, 29 March, 2011 (Organizing Secretary).

2011-2012 7. UGC Sponsored Workshop on Impact of MNREGP in Tamil Nadu, 19 Dec, 2011. (Jointly Organised with CYDS, Bharathidasan University) 8. 8th International Congress on Climate Change, Territorial Classification and Socio- Economic Crisis, Bharathidasan University (India) and National Polytechnic Institute (Mexico), Tiruchirappalli, 23-25 April, 2013 (Joint Co-ordinator). 2014-2015 9. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Unorganised Sector Workers, Bharathidasan University, 17 February, 2015 (Organizing Secretary).

2015-2016 10. One Day Seminar on Youth Awakening Day, Bharathidasan University, 15 October, 2015 (Joint Co-ordinator).

11. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Disaster Preparedness and Management (Geomatics & Socio-Economic Issues), Bharathidasan University, 24 February, 2016 (Joint Organizing Secretary).

Workshops / Programmes Organized for Faculty: (5)

2012-2013 1. 76th Orientation Programme, Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 15th Nov to 12th Dec, 2012 (Co-coordinator). 2. 78th Orientation Programme, Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 1st to 28th February, 2013 (Co-coordinator).

2013-2014 3. 79th Orientation Programme, Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 4th to 31st July, 2013 (Co-coordinator). 4. One Day Workshop on Data Analysis using SPSS 22, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 6 January, 2014 (Organising Secretary).

2016-2017 5. 93rd Orientation Programme, UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 2nd to 29th March, 2017 (Coordinator).

Events Participated

Papers Presented in Conferences and Seminars: (50)

International (9)

2005-2006 1. “Impact of the Shift in India’s Trade Policy on its Foreign Trade”, with Radha V, International Conference on Business Economics and Finance, Adaikalamatha Institute of Management, , , 29th-30th September, 2005.

2006-2007 2. “Future Prospects of Health Insurance in India”, with Kalyani T S, International Conference on Global Business and Policy Modelling, Adaikalamatha Institute of Management, Adaikalamatha College, Vallam, 21st-22nd September, 2006.

2009-2010 3. “A Study on the Impact of FDI on Domestic Investments in India”, International Conference on Emerging Trends in Capital markets and Financial Innovations, Department of Commerce and Financial Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 9 &10 January, 2010.

4. “Direct and Indirect Impact of FDI on Domestic Investments in India”, International Conference on Sustainable Strategies on Technology and Management for Developing Countries, Tyndale College, Singapore, 15 & 16 May, 2010.

2010-2011 5. “Health Insurance with an Indian Perspactive”, with Kalyani TS and Kalaiselvi V, ICMR and TNSCST Sponsored International Seminar on Health Economics and Management, Department of Economics, Rajah Serfoji Government College, , 16 & 17 December, 2010. 6. “Has Foreign Direct Investment Led to Inclusive Growth of Domestic Investment in India?”, International Conference on Globalization, Higher Education and Disability, Bangalore University, Bangalore, 3-6 February, 2011.

2012-2013 7. “Sustainability of Land Use Pattern in India”, 8th International Congress on Climate Change, Territorial Classification and Socio-Economic Crisis, Bharathidasan University (India) and National Polytechnic Institute (Mexico), Tiruchirappalli, 23-25 April, 2013. 8. “MGNREGP and Sustainable Development in Rural Areas with Special Reference to Tamil Nadu, India”, 8th International Congress on Climate Change, Territorial Classification and Socio-Economic Crisis, Bharathidasan University (India) and National Polytechnic Institute (Mexico), Tiruchirappalli, 23-25 April, 2013. 9. “Financial Inclusion and Poverty Reduction through Employment Generation under MGNREGA in Tamil Nadu, India”, International Conference on Rethinking Business and Economic Issues from Interdisciplinary Perspectives: Evolutions and New Solutions, SIBR and Thammasat University, Bangkok, 6-8 June, 2013.

National (23)

2003-2004 1. “Indian Public Sector Banks in a Time of Rapid Changes”, with Kaliyamoorthy R, U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Trade in Services, Economics Wing, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, 18th-19th February, 2004. 2. “Policy Towards FDI in the Services Sector in India”, U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Trade in Services, Economics Wing, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, 18th-19th February, 2004. 3. “Public Sector Banks in India - A Study”, with Renganathan R, U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Managing Business in Knowledge Age, Management Wing, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, 20th-21st February, 2004.

2004-2005 4. “Sustainable Food Security- Meeting Future Challenges”, with Radha V, National Conference on Sustainable Agriculture – Challenges and Opportunities, Agro-Economic Research Centre, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, , , 19th–20th April, 2005.

2005-2006 5. “Writing Messages of Nutrition to the ‘Inbox’ of Empowerment”, with Radha V, National Conference on Youth Empowerment, Employment, Peace and Food, SASTRA , , 4th September, 2005. 6. “A Micro Level Study on Agricultural Labour Problems in , Tamilnadu”, with Radha V, U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Socio Economic Dimensions of Child and Women Labour, P.G. and Research Department of Economics, , Tiruchirappalli, 27th-28th September, 2005. 7. “Micro Credit: An Ex-Anti and Ex-Post Coping Strategy for Household Food Security”, with Radha V, National Seminar on Micro Credit and Women Empowerment, Economics Wing, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, 18th-19th November, 2005. 8. “Prospects of Health Insurance in India”, with Kalyani T S, U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on World Services Trade, Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli, 4th-5th December, 2005. 9. “Foreign Direct Investment and Service Sector”, Kalyani T S, U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on World Services Trade, Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli, 4th-5th December, 2005. 10. “Household Entitlements and Food Security: Sen’s Approach A Reality”, with Radha V, 88th Annual Conference of the Indian Economic Association, Andhra University, Vishakapatnam, 27th-29th December, 2005. 11. “Health Insurance in India”, with Kalyani T S, National Seminar on Health Sector Reforms, Department of Economics, Annamalai University and Division of Community Medicine, Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University, 30th-31st January, 2006. 12. “Management Education in India”, with Nalraj P, National Conference on Challenges in Management Education, Management Wing, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, 28th March, 2006. 2006-2007 13. “Sustainability Issues in Food Security: Meeting Future Challenges”, with Radha V, 94th Indian Science Congress, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, 3rd-7th January, 2007.

2008-2009 14. “Trade, Poverty and Employment Scenario in India”, National Seminar on Linkages between Trade and Poverty, Department of Economics & CYDS, Bharathidasan University, 4th and 5th March, 2009.

2009-2010 15. “A Study on Cropping pattern Behaviour”, with Bharatha Rathna A, Natiional Conference on Interlinking of National Rivers: Impacts and Implications, Department of Economics, Manonmaniam Sundarnar University, Tirunelveli, 18 & 19 March, 2010.

2010-2011 16. “Sustainability Issues in Food Security: Envisaging Strategies to Meet Future Challenges”, with Radha V, National Seminar : India 2020, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, 17 & 18 September, 2010. 17. “An Analysis of FDI Inflows – Economic Growth Causality in India”, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Issues of FDI in India, Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 27 & 28 January, 2011.

2011-2012 18. “Implication of Cropping Pattern on Food Security: A Case Study of Kalpaganur Village, , Tamil Nadu” with Bharatharathna A, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Food Insecurity, PG & Research Department of Economics, Jamal Mohammed College, Tiruchirappalli, 23 & 24 September, 2011. 19. “Performance and Participation of Women Workers under MGNREGP in Tamil nadu”, National Seminar on Role of Panchayats in MGNREGA, Department of Political Science and Development Administration, Gandhi Gram Rural Institute, Dindigul, 24-25 February, 2012.

2012-2013

20. “A Study on the Impact of MGNREGP on Women’s Employment in , Tamil Nadu”, National Seminar on Issues and Challenges of Women in Indian Society, Department of Women’s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 29-30 April, 2013.

2013-2014

21. “An Economic Analysis of Sugarcane Cultivation in Kavindapadi Village, Bhavani Block, District”, National Seminar on Sectoral Trends and Issues in India, Department of Economics, Jamal Mohammed College, Tiruchirappalli, 25 February, 2014. 22. “Is MGNREGP a Boon or Bane for Rural India: A Case Study of Two Districts in Tamil Nadu”, National Seminar on Sectoral Trends and Issues in India, Department of Economics, Jamal Mohammed College, Tiruchirappalli, 25 February, 2014.

2015-2016 23. “Impact of MGNREGP on the Livelihoods of SCs/STs with Special Reference to Villupuram and Salem Disricts of Tamil Nadu, India”, National Seminar on Mahathma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGRNERA) and its Impact on the Socio-Economic Conditions of Scheduled Castes in India, KKC College of Education, Puthur, Andhra Pradesh, 25 & 26 February, 2016.

Regional (18)

2002-2003 1. “Implications of Post WTO Developments on Indian Agriculture”, with Asokan R, 23th Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamilnadu, Department of Economics, A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College, Poondi, 14 & 15 December, 2002.

2004-2005 2. “Indian Public Sector Banks in a Rapidly Changing Environment”, with Kaliyamoorthy R, 25th Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamilnadu, Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli, 18 & 19 December, 2004. 3. “FDI Policy and the Service Sector in India”, with Kalyani T S, 25th Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamilnadu, Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli, 18 & 19 December, 2004. 2005-2006 4. “Sustainability of Rural Household Food Security Through Co-operatives”, with Radha V and Nalraj P, 26th Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamilnadu, Ranipettai Engineering College, Walajapet, 28 & 29 January, 2006.

2009-2010 5. “Amartya Sen as an Enabler of Household Food Security: His Entitlements Approach”, with Radha V, 30th Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamilnadu, Department of Economics, National College, Tiruchirappalli, 9 & 10 January, 2010.

6. “Gender Bias Among Urban Unorganised Sector Workers in Pudukottai Town”, with Jayanthi S, 30th Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamilnadu, Department of Economics, National College, Tiruchirappalli, 9 & 10 January, 2010.

2010-2011 7. “Opportunities for Economics Graduates Abroad”, One-Day State Level Workshop on Career Opportunities for Economics Graduates, Department of Economics, Arulmigu Palaniandavar College, Palani, 19 October, 2010.

8. “A Study on Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in Tamil Nadu”, with Natrajamurthy P, 31st Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamilnadu, Department of Economics, Aditnar College, Tiruchendur, 8 & 9 January, 2011.

2011-2012 9. “An Analysis of Gender Gap in Literacy and Education in the , Tamil Nadu”, 32nd Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamilnadu, PG & Research Department of Economics, Gobi Arts and Science College, Gobochettipalayam, 19 & 20 November, 2011.

10. “MGNREGP and Vulnerable Sections: A Study of the Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu”, 32st Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamilnadu, PG & Research Department of Economics, Gobi Arts and Science College, Gobochettipalayam, 19 & 20 November, 2011.

2012-2013 11. “A Study on the Impact of MGNREGP on Cotton Cultivation in Tamil Nadu”, 33rd Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamilnadu, Department of Economics, , Salem, 27 & 28 October, 2012.

12. “Poverty and MGNREGP in Tamil Nadu”, 33rd Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamilnadu, Department of Economics, Periyar University, Salem, 27 & 28 October, 2012. 2013-2014 13. “Poverty and Education in Jailpettai Slum, Tiruchirappalli”, 34rd Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamilnadu, VIT University, Vellore, 14 & 15 December, 2013.

2015-2016 14. “Analysis of Rural Transformantion in Tamil Nadu (1992-93 to 2002-03)”, with Chinnaraj C, 36th Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamilnadu, KKC, Paramathi Vellore, 28 & 29 November, 2015. 15. “Causality between Economic Growth and FDI Inflows in India During the Reform Era”, 36th Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamilnadu, KKC, Paramathi Vellore, 28 & 29 November, 2015.

2016-2017 16. Role of “Make in India” in FDI Inflow in India”, 37th Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu, Erode Arts and Science College, Erode, 19 & 20 November, 2016. 17. “Women’s Financial Role in the Family of Urban Slum Tiruchirappalli Corporation”, 37th Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu, Erode Arts and Science College, Erode, 19 & 20 November, 2016.

2017-2018 18. “Poverty and Food Security of Slum Dwellers of Tiruchirappalli Corporation”, 38th Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu, Mannar Thirumalai Naiker College, , 28 & 29 October 2017.

Conferences / Seminars / Workshops Participated: (17)

2008-2009 1. UGC Sponsored Workshop on Issiues in Economics of Climate Change: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives, Economics Wing, DDE, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, 10 & 11 October, 2008. 2. Natioanl Seminar on Emerging Issues in Biodiversity Management, Department of Environmental Management, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 8 & 9 January, 2009.

2009-2010 3. Faculty Training Workshop in Financial Markets, National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., Tiruchirappalli, 14 August, 2009.

2010-2011 4. National Symposium on Employment for All, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu & Urumu Dhanalakshmi College, Tiruchirappalli, 10 October, 2010. 2011-2012 5. UGC Sponsored Workshop on Application of Econometrics in Research, Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 24 March, 2012.

2015-2016 6. Two Day National Workshop on Information and Knowledge Analytics, Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 12, 13 August, 2015. 7. State Level Seminar on Higher Education in New Education Policy – Challenges and Prospects, JAC-TN, Trichy, 3 December, 2015. 8. One Day Seminar on New Education Policy, BUTA, Trichy, 12 December, 2015. 9. International Seminar on Agriculture and Rural India After Economic Reforms, MSSRF, Chennai, 29 & 30 January, 2016. 10. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Mobile Banking in India, Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 3 February, 2016. 11. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Mental Health Perspectives, Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 22 February, 2016.

2016-2017 12. Contemporary Academic Meet – VICAM 2016, Venus International Foundation, Chennai, 9 July, 2016. 13. UGC Sponsored One-day National Workshop on “The Role of Teachers in Socializing Youth”, Department of Sociology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 8 February, 2017.

2018-2019 14. One Day Workshop on “World Class Curriculum in Social Sciences, Organised by World Class Curriculum Cell, Khajamali Campus, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 12th September 2018. 15. AIFUCTO XXXI Academic Conference on theme “Towards Scientific and Equitable Education for all”, and the Seminar on “Education in India at Crossroads: A Critical Review”, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, 24th & 25th November 2018. 2019-2020 16. National Conference, “Benchmarking Quality Parameters of Research Programme” State Project Directorate - RUSA, Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, 15th October, 2019. 17. Two Day National Workshop, “Fostering Collaborative Action and Strategic Thinking for Entrepreneurship” IIT Madras, 16th & 17th October, 2019.

Resource persons in various capacities

Number of Invited / Special Lectures delivered: 106

Keynote Address/ Lectures at Seminars/ Conferences/ Endowment Lectures: (27)

2010-2011 1. “Opportunities for Economics Graduates Abroad”, One Day State Level Workshop on Career Opportunities for Economics Graduates, Department of Economics, Arulmigu Palaniandavar Arts College for Women, Palani 19 October, 2010. 2. Resource Person, Two Day National Seminar on Micro Finance for Inclusive Growth: Challenges for Sustainability, Department of Women’s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 17.03.2011.

2011-2012 3. Chair Person, Two Days UGC Sponsored National Level Seminar on Food Insecurity, PG & research Department of Economics, Jamal Mohammad College, Tiruchirappalli, 23 & 24 September, 2011. 4. Resource Person, UGC Sponsored Workshop on Impact of MGNREGP in Tamil Nadu, CYDS & Department of Economics, Bharthidasan University, 19 December, 2011. 5. Resource Person, UGC-SAP National Seminar – Natural and Human Resources Management, Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, 10 March, 2012.

2012-2013 6. “Economics of Food Production”, Muthusamy Endowment Lecture, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkotai, 6 September, 2012.

2013-2014 7. “Issues of FDI in India”, State Level Seminar on FDI, , 11 & 12 December, 2013. 8. “Crop Insurance in India”, Second National Level Conference on Crop Insurance in India - Need of the Hour NCCI- 2014, Park’s College, , 7 February, 2014. 9. “Income Protection Insurance”, ACTSUM’14 (The National Actuarial Summit), , Trichy, 4 & 5 March, 2014.

2015-2016 10. “Economic Growth and FDI: Post Keynesian Perspective”, National Seminar on Post Keynesian Developments in Macro Economics, Gaps in Theory and Practice: Retrospection in the Contemporary Global Economic Order, Research Centre and PG Department of Economics, Panampilly Memorial Government College, Chalakudy, Kerala, 18 & 19 January, 2016. 11. “Analysis of the Relationship between Economic Growth and FDI Inflows in India”, National Seminar on Globalisation and Religion: Interaction and Divergences, Indian Institute of Culture, Mumbai, 27 & 28 January, 2016. 12. “MSMEs: Opportunities & Challenges”, One Day National Seminar on MSMEs in India: Challenges and Opportunities, Department of Economics, Commerce & Management, Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts & Science College, Navalurkuttapattu, Tiuchirappalli, 11 March, 2016. 13. Resource Person, National Seminar on India’s Business Score Card in Global Scenario, Department of Commerce with Computer Applications, Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts & Science, , 15 March, 2016. 14. Resource Person, One Day ICSSR National Workshop on Gender Friendly Policies and Initiatives in Higher Education Institutions, Department of Women Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 30 April, 2016.

2016-2017 15. Demonetisation: Shock Treatment or Ill Treatment, Fr. Rex Memorial Lecture, Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College, Trichy, 12 December, 2016. 16. “Urbanisation, Climate Change and Urban Poor”, UGC sponsored National Seminar on Kerala Development Issues, Research Centre and PG Department of Economics, Panampilly Memorial Government College, Chalakudy, Kerala, 24 & 25 January, 2017. 17. Demonetisation: Shock Treatment or Ill Treatment, One Day State Level Seminar on Impact of Demonetisation, Department of Economoics, Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai, 22 February, 2017.

2017-2018 18. Impact of GST on Common People, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on GST in India: Prospects & Challenges Ahead, Department of Economics, The , Madurai, 11 October, 2017. 19. Funding Agencies for Academic Research, TANSCHE Sponsored Capacity Building Programme on Research Projects: Funding Agencies & Proposal Writing, Training & Placement Cell, Periyar EVR College, Tiruchirappalli, 28 February, 2018. 20. Seminar on Indian Economy - “The Road Ahead” Post Graduate and Research Department of Commerce, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli 620 002.

2018-2019 21. Orientation Programe for the Newly Admitted Students Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 9th July 2018. 22. Gender Equality and Human Development, Three Week Faculty Development Programme theme on “Gender and Inclusive Development”, Department of Women’s Studies & HRDC, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 3rd December 2018. 23. Quiz Master in the PG State Level Inter – Collegiate Quiz Competition in Economics, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur, 20th February, 2019. 24. Contemporary issues in Agriculture, Engineering Information Technology, Life Science, Social Sciences and Humanities, Langkawi, Malaysia, from 7th to 11th May, 2019. 2019-2020 25. Resource Person, One Day State Level Workshop, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli, 25th September, 2019. 26. India’s Economic Growth Story, Bishop Heber College, (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, 29th September, 2019. 27. One Day Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), Urumu Dhanalakshmi College, Tiruchirappalli, 03rd October, 2019.

Invited Lectures: (52)

Orientation Programmes & Refresher Courses: (20)

2010-2011 1. Issues in Economic Development, Refresher Course in Economics, Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy (19.08.2011).

2012-2013 2. Economics of Food Production, Refresher Course in Social Sciences, Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy (22.11.2012). 3. Economics of Food Production, 76th Orientation Programme, Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy (26.11.2012). 4. Economics of Food Production, 77th Orientation Programme, Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy (03.12.2012). 5. Economics of Food Production, Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy (2013). 6. Economics of Food Production, Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy (2013).

2013-2014 7. Sampling Techniques, Academic Staff College, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore (14.02.2014).

2016-2017 8. Preparing Research Project Proposals, 94th Orientation Programme, Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy (16.03.2017). 9. Preparing Research Project Proposals and Funding Agencies, 94th Orientation Programme, Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy (16.03.2017) 10. Globalization and Development, 94th Orientation Programme, Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy (17.03.2017) 11. Preparing Research Project Proposals and Funding Agencies, 95th Orientation Programme, Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy (24.03.2017)

2017-2018 12. Placement & Career Coulselling & Globalisation, 97th Orientation Programme, UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli (28.08.2017). 13. Preparing Research Project Proposals and Funding Agencies, 99th Orientation Programme, Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University,Trichy (02.12.2017) 14. Funding Schemes & Research Project Proposal Schemes, 100th Orientation Programme, UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli (02.12.2017). 15. Gender & Human Development, Refresher Course, UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli (22.12.2017) 16. Funding Schemes & Research Project Proposal Preparation, 101st Orientation Programme, UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 28th May 2018 17. Funding Schemes & Research Project Proposal Preparation, 102nd Orientation Programme, UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 01st June 2018. 18. Funding Schemes & Research Project Proposal Preparation, 103rd Orientation Programme, UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 04th June 2018

2018-2019 19. Uncommon Insight of the Commons, Refresher Course on Community Resource Management, UGC Human Resource Development, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 9th October 2018. 20. Funding Schemes & Research Project Proposal Preparation, 104th Orientation Programme, UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 21st November 2018.

Other Invited Lectures: (30)

2007-2008 1. Importance of the Study of Economics, Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College, Trichy (2008).

2010-2011 2. Sampling Techniques, Institute of Entrepreneurship and Career Development, Bharathidasan University, Trichy (04.12.2010).

2011-2012 3. FDI in India, Department of Economics, Jamal Mohammed College, Trichy (08.10.2011) 4. Sampling Techniques, Department of Economics & Rural Development, , Karaikkudi (2012)

2014-2015 5. Budget 2014, Department of Commerce, St.Joseph’s College, Trichy (11.07.2014). 6. Market Survey, Entrepreneurship Development Programme, St.Joseph’s College, Trichy (22.07.2014) 7. Report Writing, Research Methodology Programme, St.Joseph’s College, Trichy (30.07.2014) 8. Sampling Technique in Social Sciences, ICSSR Sponsored Research Methodology Programme for Ph. D Scholars in Social Sciences, Kandaswami Kandar’s College, Velur, Namakkal (13.08.2014) 9. Sampling Techniques, Publication Division, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli (02.01.2015) 10. Union Budget 2015 – Discussion, Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College, Trichy (06.03.2015) 11. Union Budget 2015 – Discussion & Debate, Joseph’s Institute of Management, Trichy (09.03.2015) 12. Access, Equity and Quality in Education Research, , Tanjore (24.04.2015)

2015-2016 13. Human Development Index, Department of Economics, Bishop Herber College, Trichy (14.07.2015) 14. How to Prepare for Competitive Examinations, Department of Economics, Holy Cross College, Trichy (10.09.2015) 15. Step Up 15 A Career Guidance Program for Students, Indra Ganesan College of Engineering, Trichy. (30.11.2015) 16. Frontier Dialogue Series- Economic Growth and FDI in India, Department of Economics, Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy. (19.01.2016) 17. Economic Theory in Retrospect, Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College, Trichy (10.02.2016) 18. Union Budget 2016 - Critical Analysis, Joseph’s Institute of Management, Trichy (07.03.2016)

2016-2017 19. Career Opportunities for MCA Graduates, Department of Computer Science, Nehru Memorial College, Puthunampatti (30.11.2016). 20. Career Planning for MBA Graduates, Department of Business Management, Bishop Herber College, Trichy (15.12.2016). 21. Demonetisation: Shock Treatment or Ill Treatment, Tamil Sangam Lecture, St. Paul’s Seminary, Trichy, 5 January, 2017. 22. Demonetisation: Shock Treatment or Ill Treatment, Video Conference Lecture, Theivanai Ammal College, Villupuram (17.03.2017). 23. GST – Issues and Challenges, Inauguration of Economics Association PG and Research Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College, Trichy (14.07.2017)

2017-18 24. “Employability Skills”, Soft Skill Centre, Government Arts College, Tiruchirappalli – 620 022 (08.01.2018). 25. Union Budget 2018 : An Analysis, PG & Research Department of Economics, Urumu Dhanalakshmi College, Tiruchirappalli 620 019 (09.02.2018) 26. Union Budget 2018-19, PG & Research Department of Economics, Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Musiri (09.03.2018). 2019-20 27. “Inauguration of Tour Manager Programme Under Skill Development Camp in Government Colleges” - Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Musiri 621 211 (04.10.2019).

28. “Inauguration of Associate Desktop Publishing Programme Under Skill Development Camp in Government Colleges - Government Arts College, Ayyar Malai, Kulaithali, Karur 639 120 (10.10.2019).

29. “Inauguration of Tour Manager Programme Under Skill Development Camp in Government Colleges - Ponmana Semmal Puratchi Thalaivar M.G.R. Govt. Arts & Science College, Sirkali 609 108, (11.10.2019).

30. Inauguration of “Tour Manager Programme” Government Arts and Science College, Aranthangi, (30.10.2019).

Radio Talks: (2)

1. Economics of Food Production, All India Radio, Trichy (15.10.2011) 2. World Population Day, Radio Bridge Programme, All India Radio, Tiruchirappalli 11.07.2017

Coaching Classes for Competitive Examinations: (27)

2009-2010 1. Environment and People (NET/SET), Jamal Mohammed College, Trichy (2 Sessions) (2009) 2. Environment and People (NET/SET), Bharathidasan University, Trichy (2 Sessions) (2009) 3. International Economics (NET/SET), National College, Trichy (2 Sessions) (2010) 4. Environment and People (NET/SET), Nehru Memorial College, Puthunampatti (2010)

2010-2011 5. Environment and People (NET/SET), Bharathidasan University, Trichy (27.11.2010)

2011-2012 6. Environment and People (NET/SET), Bharathidasan University, Trichy (2 Sessions) (2011) 7. Indian Economy (UPSC/TNPSC), Bharathidasan University, Trichy (2011) 8. Macro Economics (NET/SET), Bharathidasan University, Trichy (23.05.2012) 9. International Economics (NET/SET), Bharathidasan University, Trichy (2012) 10. English (UPSC/TNPSC), Nehru Memorial College, Puthunampatti (25.08.2012) 11. English (UPSC/TNPSC), Bharathidasan University, Trichy (2012) 12. Logic - Venn Diagrams & Directions (NET/SET), Bharathidasan University, Trichy (2 Sessions) (2012)

2013-2014 13. Deductive Logic, Venn Diagrams & Directions (NET/SET), Bharathidasan University, Trichy (2 Sessions) (14.03.2013) 14. Deductive Logic, Venn Diagrams & Directions (NET/SET), St.Joseph’s College, Trichy (2 Sessions) (2013) 15. Directions (NET/SET), Bharathidasan University, Trichy (25.05.2013) 16. Directions (NET/SET), Bharathidasan University, Trichy (12.05.2014) 17. Directions (NET/SET), Bharathidasan University, Trichy (14.05.2014) 18. Directions (NET/SET), St.Joseph’s College, Trichy (2 Sessions) (2014) 19. Directions (UPSC), Bharathidasan University, Trichy (2 Sessions) (2014)

2015-2016 20. Directions, Venn Diagrams & Blood Relations (NET/SET), St.Joseph’s College, Trichy (4 Sessions) (2015) 21. Data Interpretation (NET/SET), St.Joseph’s College, Trichy (06.05.2016)

2016-2017 22. Directions (NET/SET), Bharathidasan University Main Campus (04.03.2017). 23. Directions (UPSC/TNPSC), Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts & Science Collage, Inamkulathur (13.03.2017) 24. Career Guidance and Counseling, District Employment Office, Trichy (05.06.2017) 2017-2018 25. Logic, Reasoning, Directions, Indian Economy, Competitive Examination Coaching Class Programme, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli (11 Sessions) (2017-18) 26. Directions (NET/SET), Bharathidasan University, Campus, Trichy (27.01.2018) 27. English Communication and Soft Skills, Bharathidasan School of Management, Bharathidasan University, Trichy (17.02.2018)

Others 1. No. of Ph.D. Thesis evaluated : 06

2. No. of Ph.D. Public Viva-Voce Examination conducted : 05

Recent Publications

Conference/Seminar Proceedings (2):

2012-2013 1. “Financial Inclusion and Poverty Reduction through Employment Generation under MGNREGA in Tamil Nadu, India”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Rethinking Business and Economic Issues from Interdisciplinary Perspectives: Evolutions and New Solutions, SIBR and Thammasat University, Bangkok, 6-8 June, 2013.

2015-2016 2. “Impact of MGNREGP on the Livelihoods of SCs/STs with Special Reference to Villupuram and Salem Districts of Tamil Nadu, India”, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Mahathma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGRNERA) and its Impact on the Socio-Economic Conditions of Scheduled Castes in India, KKC College of Education, Puthur, Andhra Pradesh, 25 & 26 February, 2016.blications: (48)

Books (2):

2010-2011 1. “Foreign Direct Investment in India (in the Reform Era)”, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 2011.

2013-2014 2. “FDI in India: Issues and Challenges”, (ed.), Regal Publications, New Delhi, 2014.

In Refereed Journals (15):

2001-2002 1. “Open Door Policy Towards Foreign Investments in India: A Study” Annamalai Economic Papers, 2001-02, PP: 243-252.

2002-2003 2. “WTO and Agriculture: An Indian Perspective”, with Asokan R, Annamalai Economic Papers, 2002-03, PP: 243-252.

2009-2010 3. “Household Entitlements and Food Security”, with Radha V, Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business, June 2010, Vol. 2 (2): 306-320.

2010-2011 4. “Impact of FDI on the Manufactured Export Performance of India”, Journal of Social Sciences, July 2010, Vol. 24 (1): 65-71. 5. “Impact of Gender Prejudice on the Employment Status of Women in the Urban Unorganised Sector” with Jeyanthi S, Southern Economist, December 1, 2010, Vol. 49 (15): 36-38.

6. “Direct and Indirect Impact of FDI on Domestic Investments in India”, Journal of Economics, December 2010, Vol. 1 (2): 77-83.

7. “Foreign Direct Investment and Manufactured Export Performance in India”, Indian Journal of Finance, January 2011, Vol. 5 (1): 42-48.

8. “Effect of Gender Discrimination on the Socio-Economic Status of Women Workers in the Urban Unorganised Labour Market”, with Jeyanti S, Women’s Link (MSJ&W), April-June 2011, Vol. 17 (2): 15-21.

2011-2012 9. “An Analysis of the Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on India’s Manufactured Exports”, Scientific Transactions in Environment and Technovation, January-March 2012, Vol. 5 (3): 130-136.

2013-2014 10. “A Study on the Impact of MGNREGP on Women’s Employment in Tiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu”, with Kurinjimalar R, Research Explorer, (Special Issue- Women in India: Issues and Challenges) July, 2013, Vol. 2 (12):1-9. 11. “Socio-Economic Impact of MGNREGA in Tamil Nadu, India”, with Natarajamurthy P, and Kurinjimalar R, International Journal on Economic Policy in Emerging Economies, 2014, Vol. 7 (4): 399-409.

2016-17 12. “Impact of MGNEGP on Poverty Alleviation in Rural India: A Case Study of Two Districts in Tamil Nadu”, with Kurinjimalar R, Journal of Academic and Industrial Research, 2017, Vol. 5 (9): 139-142.

2017-18 13. “MGNREGP and Livelihood of SCs and STs with Special Reference to Villupuram and Salem Districts of Tamil Nadu, India”, with Kurinjimalar R, Shanlax International Journal of Economics, 2017, Vol. 5 (4): 117-124. 14. “Analysis of Rural Transformation in Tamil Nadu (1992-1993 to 2002-03)” With Chinnaraj C, Emperor International Journal of Finance and Management Research (EIJFMR), February 2018, Vol.IV, Issue – III, 195-201.

2018-19 15. “Income and Consumption Pattern of Slum Dwellers: A Special Reference to Pillaimaa Nagar, Tiruchirappalli Corporation”, with Radhika K, Review of Research, January 2019, Vol. 8 (4): 6930. (Impact Factor: 5.76)

In Other Journals (21):

2002-2003 1. “Implications of Post-WTO Developments on Indian Agriculture”, with Asokan R, Peninsular Economist, 2002-03, Vol. 15 (1): 75-79.

2004-2005 2. “FDI Policy and the Service Sector in India”, with Kalyani TS, Peninsular Economist, 2004-05, Vol. 17 (1): 179-186. 3. “Indian Public Sector banks in a Rapidly Changing Environment”, with Kaliyamoorthy R, Peninsular Economist, 2004-05, Vol. 17 (1): 216-222.

2005-2006 4. “Sustainability of Rural Household Food Security Through Co-operatives”, with Radha V and Nalraj P, Peninsular Economist, 2005-06, Vol. 18 (1): 25. 5. “India and World Agricultural Trade Liberalisation”, with Asokan R, Third Concept, March 2006, Vol 19 (1): 34-38.

2007-2008 6. “Foreign Trade of India – Shifting to a Positive Pattern”, Indian Economic Panorama, with Radha V, July 2007, Vol. 17 (2): 29-32. 7. “"Writing Messages" of Health and Nutrition to the "Inbox" of Empowerment”, with Radha V, Peninsular Economist, 2007-08, Vol. 20 (1): 110-116.

2009-2010 8. “Youth Empowerment Through Healthy Nutrition”, with Radha V, Third Concept, March 2010, Vol. 24 (277): 45- 49. 9. “Future Prospects of Health Insurance in India: Bleak or Better”, with Ramajayam V, Third Concept, April 2010, Vol. 24 (278): 30-34. 10. “Dairy Industry in India: An Overview”, with Jayakumar P, Third Concept, June 2010, Vol. 24 (280): 19-23.

2010-2011 11. “Plight of Urban Unorganised Workers”, with Jeyanthi S, Third Concept, July 2010, Vol. 24 (281): 51-53. 12. “Law and Protection of Environment”, with Prakasam K, Third Concept, September 2010, Vol. 24 (283): 31-34. 13. “Foreign Direct Investments Vs. Domestic Investments in India”, with Kalyani TS, Third Concept, November 2010, Vol. 24 (285): 36-42. 14. “Amartya Sen as an Enabler of Household Food Security: His Entitlements Approach”, with Radha V, Peninsular Economist, 2010-2011, Vol. 22 (1): 57-60. 15. “Gender Bias among Urban Unorganised Workers in Pudukottai Town”, with Jayanthi S, Peninsular Economist, 2010-2011, Vol. 22 (1): 233-238. 16. “Oppurtunities and Challenegs of Agriculture Business in India”, with Natarajamurthy P, Indian Economic Panorama, April 2011, Vol. 21 (1): 24-27. 17. “A Study on Mahatma Gandhi Employment Guarantee Act in Tamil Nadu” with Natarajamurthy P, Peninsular Economist, 2010-2011, Vol. 23 (2): 150-155.

2011-2012 18. “Gender Analysis of Urban Employment (India)” with Jeyanthi S, Third Concept, April 2012, Vol. 26 (302): 15-21. 19. “An Analysis of Gender Gap in Literacy and Education in the Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu” Peninsular Economist, 2011-2012, Vol. 24 (2): 137-139.

2012-2013 20. “Poverty and MGNREGP in Tamil Nadu” Peninsular Economist, 2012-2013, Vol. 25 (2): 152- 154.

2014-2015 21. “Perspectives on Urban ” with Radhika K, Third Concept, June 2015, Vol. 29 (340):39-43.

In Books (9):

2003-2004 1. “Indian Public Sector Banks in a Time of Rapid Changes”, Trade in Services, edited by Namasivayam D, February, 2004, PP: 61-68. 2. “Policy Towards FDI in the Services Sector in India”, Trade in Services, edited by Namasivayam D, February, 2004, PP: 43-50.

2005-2006 3. “Management Education in India”, with Nalraj P, Challenges in Management Education, edited by Balakrishnan V and Syed Zafar M, 2006, PP: 123-127.

2009-2010 4. “Direct and Indirect Impact of FDI on Domestic Investments in India”, with Radha V, and Kalyani TS, Sustainable Strategies on Technology and Management for Developing Countries: Management (Volume – 2), edited by Maran K, Hemanthkumar V, and Gnanaguru R, 2010, PP: 233-240. 5. “Sustainability Issues in Food Security: Envisaging Strategies to Meet Future Challenges”, with Radha V, India 2020, edited by Suja S, Lilian Jasper, Catherine BS, Jeyanthi Richard, 2010, PP: 15-24. 6. “Health Insurance with an Indian Perspective”, with Kalyani TS, and Kalaiselvi R, International Issues on Health Economics and Management, edited by Arulraj A, 2010, PP: 85-90.

2011-2012 7. “Implication of Cropping Pattern on Food Security: A Case Study of Kalpaganur Village, Salem District, Tamil Nadu” with Bharatharathna A, Food Insecurity, edited by Kumar D, 2012, PP: 873-879, Devine Publishers, Tiruchirappalli.

2016-2017 8. “Demonetisation: Destiny or Conspiracy”, Demonetisation: Why, How, For What Purpose?, edited by Mani N and Pushparaj S, 2017, PP: 37-47, Bharathi Puthahalayam, Chennai. (in Tamil) 9. Analysis of the Relationship between Economic Growth and FDI Inflows in India, Glabalization and Religion Interactions and Divergences, edited by Scaria Pannackal SVD and Vasundhara Mohan, 2017, PP:106-129, Institute of Indian Culture, Mumbai-400093.

Professional Training Programmes Attended: (4)

S. No. Name of the Organized institution Period course/Programme 1. Orientation Programme UGC Academic Staff College, 10.07.2002- 6.08.2002 University of Madras (4 weeks) 2. UGC Sponsored Refresher Department of Economics, 03.12.2003- Course in Economics Annamalai University 23.12.2003 (3 weeks) 3. Capacity Building Center for Multi-disciplinary 15.07.2013- Programme on ‘Qualitative Development Research 28.07.2013 (2 weeks) and Quantitative Methods (CMDR), Dharwad for Research in Social Sciences’

4. Refresher Course in Research UGC Human Resource 02.11.2016- Methodology for Social Development Centre, 22.11.2016 (3 weeks) Sciences Bharathidasan University

Overseas Exposure / Visits 1. Singapore (2010-11) 2. Malaysia (2010-11) 3. Thailand (2013-14)

Membership in

Professional Bodies

1. Life Member of Indian Economic Association 2. Life Member of Association of Economists of Tamilnadu

Editorial Board

1. Annamalai Economic Papers (2002-03) 2. Amity Journal of Economics

Academic Bodies (such as Board of Studies etc.,)

1. Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University.

2. UG Economics, Bharathidasan University

3. Department of Economics, Holy Cross

4. Department of Economics, Bishop Heber College

Others

1. Co-Ordinator, Economic Forum, Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University

Activities of the Economic Forum

Economic Forum Programme List 2010-11

Sl. No Date Programme Resource Person 1. 14.07.2010 Inauguration Dr. P. Elango 2. 28.07.2010 Economic Forum Activity 3. 30.07.2010 Workshop on English for Communication Speak Easy Institute 4. 04.08.2010 Economic Forum Activity Dr. S. Ganesan 5. 06.08.2010 Essay Writing Competition Dr. S. Ganesan & Dr. N. Prasanna 6. 12.08.2010 Special Lecture on Global Food Crisis Dr. B. Suresh Babu 7. 13.08.2010 Competition on P. Alli i. Map World Tracing ii. Word Building 8. 20.08.2010 Students Presented on Economic Issues Dr. N. Rajendran 9. 27.08.2010 Workshop on English P. Alli 10. 03.09.2010 Special Lecture on Art of Thesis Writing Dr. A. Singaravel 11. 17.09.2010 Personality Development Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad 12. 24.09.2010 Workshop on English for communication P. Alli 13. 01.10.2010 Survival strategy of the Corporate Sector P. Alli 14. 08.10.2010 GIS Remote Sensing Dr. K. Palanivel 15. 10.12.2010 General Body Meeting Economic Forum Members 16. 21.01.2011 Group Discussion Students & Research (i) Indian Economy 2010: A Glance Scholars (ii) Voting Rights: Which is Best 18 or 16? 17 04.02.2011 Art of Paper Presentation Dr. N. Prasanna 18 11.02.2011 Workshop on Research Aptitude Dr. S. Suria Kumar Dr. M. Ravichandran Dr. R. Rajendran 19 18.02.2011 (i) Paper presentation on Issues of FDI in India Students & Research (ii) Debate on Who is Shining? Arts or Science Scholars Students 20 04.03.2011 A Panel Discussion on Budget 2011-2012 Faculty of Department of Economics 21 11.03.2011 Impact of Globalization on Developing Countries with Dr. P. Stanley Joseph Special Reference to India 22 25.03.2011 Valediction Dr.K.Raja Mohan Rao

Economic Forum Programme List 2011-12

Sl. No Date Programme Resource Person 1. 08.07.2011 General Body Meeting Students 2. 15.07.2011 Speech Competition Faculty Me 3. 22.07.2011 Inauguration P. Selvaraj Shivani Group of Institutions 4. 29.07.2011 English Workshop Dr.N. Prasanna 5. 05.08.2011 A Workshop in Communication Skills Dr.N. Prasanna 6. 12.08.2011 A Workshop in Communication Skills Dr.N. Prasanna 7. 19.08.2011 Discussion in Lokpal Bill Students and Scholars 8. 26.08.2011 General Body Meeting Students & Members of Economics Forum 9. 16.09.2011 Elocution: Periyar Thoughts, Anna Social Renascence Dr.N.Prasanna, V.sathiskumar, A. Bharatharathna 10. 23.09.2011 English Workshop Dr.N. Prasanna 11. 30.09.2011 English Workshop Dr.N. Prasanna 12. 14.10.2011 Way to Success Dr.P.Natrajamurthy 13. 21.10.2011 Vallamai Tharayo Dr.S. Muthukumar 14. 02.11.2011 Paper Presentation Dr.N.Prasanna and Ph.D Scholars 15. 05.12.2011 Special Lecture Dr. Dato Mohamed Iqbal, Malaiysia 16. 09.12.2011 Film on Anti-Ragging Students 17 16.12.2011 Information Resources for Economics Dr. B.Jaypragash 18 06.01.2012 Academic Competitions Students 19 12.01.2012 Pongal Celebration Students 19 20.01.2012 Career Opportunities for Youth Mr.Balanarayanan 20 27.01.2012 Educational Film on Economics Dr.J.A.Arul Chella Kumar 21 03.02.2012 Trends in Social Research Dr.Sankar 22 10.02.2012 Group Discussion Students 23 02.03.2012 Loan facilities for higher education N.Chokkalingam, IOB Manager.

Economic Forum Programme List 2012-13

Sl. No Date Events Resource Person 1 20.07.2012 General Body Meeting Faculties, Scholars & Students 2 27.07.2012 Group Discussion and Listening Skills Dr. N. Prasanna 3 03.03.2012 Inauguration- Activities (2012-13) Shri. Ravi Murugaiah 4 10.08.2012 Workshop on English Dr. N. Prasanna 5 17.08.2012 Workshop on English Dr. N. Prasanna 6 24.08.2012 Workshop on English Dr. N. Prasanna 7 31.08.2012 Workshop on English Dr. N. Prasanna 8 07.09.2012 Workshop on English Dr. N. Prasanna 9 14.09.2012 Workshop on English Dr. N. Prasanna 10 28.09.2012 Significance of Bio-Technology in Improving the Mr. Khandavel Economic Efficiency of Agricultural Production Dhandayuthapani 11 05.10.2012 Workshop on English Dr. N. Prasanna 12 12.10.2012 Workshop on English Dr. N. Prasanna 13 30.11.2012 Discussion on Research Issues Dr.S.Iyyampillai & Dr. P. Natarajamurthy 14 07.12.2012 Research Aptitude Dr.P. Natarajamurthy 15 14.12.2012 Research Aptitude Dr.N.Prasanna 16 21.12.2012 Synopsis Presentation M. Phil Scholars 17 04.01.2013 Discussion on Current Economic Affairs Dr.S. Iyyampillai & Dr. N. Prasanna 18 01.02.2013 Discussion on Research R. Kurinjimalar 19 08.02.2013 Indian Agriculture : An Introduction A. Bharatharathna 20 22.02.2013 Research Methodology in Social Sciences R. Kurinjimalar 21 01.03.2013 Budget Discussion Dr. N. Prasanna 22 05.04.2013 Valediction Dr. V. Backiyavathi

Economic Forum Programme List 2013-14

Sl. No Date Programme Resource Person 1. 16.08.2013 General Body Meeting Dr.N.PRASANNA 2. 23.08.2013 Currency Crisis Students and Scholars 3. 30.08.2013 Inauguration Dr. J.A. Arul Chellakumar 4. 06.09.2013 M.Phil., Synapsis Presentation Radhika & Swathi 5. 13.09.2013 M.Phil., Synapsis Presentation K. Boopathi, P. Sathya M. Kumaravel & Jeeva 6. 20.09.2013 Computational Economics Dr. D. P. Jeyapalan 7. 27.09.2013 Financial Inclusion Mr.V.S. Venkataraman 04.10.2013 M. Phil Synopsis Presentation S.Anand, B.Selvaganesan S. Stella, G. Karthikeyan, K. Sengamuthu, S. Selvaraj & S. Malayandi 8. 11.10.2013 Basic Mathematics Dr.N.PRASANNA 9. 18.10.2013 Basic Mathematics Dr.N.PRASANNA 10. 25.10.2013 Basic Mathematics Dr.N.PRASANNA 11. 28.10.2013 SPECIAL LECTURE ON INDIA.INC? Dr.V.B. ATHREYA 12. 06.12.2013 Essay Writing Students and Scholars 13. 13.12.2013 Outcomes on 9th WTO Ministerial Confrence Students and Scholars 14. 20.12.2013 Discussion on Outcome of 23rd Commonwealth Students and Scholars Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 15 31.01.2014 General Body Meating Dr . N. Prasanna 16 07.02.2014 The Zoom of Leadership Rtn. Hermon Carduz SRV Mat Hr Sec School, Try 17 14.02.2014 Discussion about Research Works Ph. D. Research Scholars 16 21.02.2014 Discussion on budget Students & Research 2014-2015 Scholars 17 28.02.2014 Basic English Dr. N. Prasanna 18 07.03.2014 English Practice Dr. N. Prasanna 19 14.03.2014 Editorial Discussion Dr. N. Prasanna 20 21.03.2014 Political Economics of Globalization Dr.V.B. ATHREYA Former Professor of Economics ADVISOR, MSSRF, CHENNAI 21 28.03.2014 Educational System Dr. S. Iyyampillai 22 Valediction Dr. J.A. Arul Chellakumar Director, CCCD, Prof. & Head Department of Economics Bharathidasan University

Economic Forum Programme List 2014-15

Sl. No Date Programme Resource Person 1 25. 07.2014 General Body Meeting Dr. N. Prasanna 2 01.08.2014 Discussion About Research Work Students & Research Scholars 3 08.08.2014 Review of Research Work Students & Research Scholars 4 22.08.2014 Special Lectures Dr. A. Joseph Political Economy Vis-à-vis Associate Professor India & Africa & Panchayati Raj in India College of Law & Governance Hawassa University Ethiopia & Dr. S. Muthukumaran Former Vice-Chancellor 5 05. 09. 2014 Special Lecture Ms. Tameem-Un-Nisa Nutritious Food as the Base for Prosperous India (District Officer, ICDS, Trichy) 6 12.09.2014 Economic Conditions of Indian States Students & Scholars 7 19.09.2014 Multiple Choice Test in Micro Economics Dr. N. Prasanna (UGC- NET Syllabus) 8 26.09.2014 Discussion in Micro Economics Dr. N. Prasanna (UGC- NET Syllabus) 9 10.10.2014 Lessons from Nokia and Flipkart Dr. S. Iyyampillai 10 31.10.2014 Discussion about Black Money& The Role of NABARD Students and Scholars & in Rural Development Mr.S.Suresh Kumar, Assistant General Manager, NABARD, Truchy 11 19.12.2014 Speech Competition Dr. N. Prasanna On Planning Commission For and Against 12 23.01.2015 Growth of my nation to my contribution Dr. S. Iyyampillai 13 30.01.2015 How to Prepare Research Paper A. Rajesh Ph. D Research Scholar 14 13.02.2015 Synopsis Presentation A. Bharatharathna, Ph.D. Scholar 15 20.02.2015 Principles of Questionnaire Preparation Miencha Haron 16 27.02.2015 A Special Lecture on Sampling Dr. S. Iyyampillai 17 20.03.2015 English Grammer Dr. S. Iyyampillai 18 24.04.2015 Valediction function and Students farewell function All faculty members and Students

Economic Forum Programme List 2015-16

Sl. Date Programme Resource Person No 1 17.07.2015 Inauguration of activities 2015-16, Dr. L. Ganesan, Professor and Socio – Economic Caste Census Head Department of Economics Bharathidasan University 2 24.07.2015 Need of ReservationPolicyin Private Sectors Dr. K. Suriyan Associate professor Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy Bharathidasan University 3 31.07.2015 Economic Thought of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam G. Rajesh Department of Economics Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli. 4 07.08.2015 Poverty and Slums in India G. Rajesh and K. Radhika 5 14.08.2015 Special Lecture onNITI Aayog Dr. M. Suvakkin Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College 6 21.08.2015 Practical Session; English Grammar Scholars and Students 7 01.09.2015 Investing in the Backdrop of Stock Market Crash Mr.N. Srinivasan, Managing Director,ARA Securities, Tiruchirappalli 8 04.09.2015 How to choose your research methods G. Rajesh Department of Economics Bharathidasan University 9 11.09.2015 using SPSS for research G. Rajesh Department of Economics Bharathidasan University 10 09.10.2015 Web Resources and Google World Dr. M. Surulinathi, Assistant Professor, Department of Library science, Bharathidasan University 11 16.10.2015 How to Reduce Households’ Expenditure Dr. S. Iyyampillai Professor and Chair Department of Economics Bharathidasan University 12 30.10.2015 Preparing for Competitive Exams Dr. N. PRASANNA Assistant Professor Department of Economics Bharathidasan University 13 06.11.2015 Discussion - Economic Issues Dr. N. PRASANNA Assistant Professor Department of Economics 14 02.12.2015 Political Economy of Indian Sanitation Dr. Syama V. Ramani Professor, Brunel Business School London, U.K. 15 04.12.2015 A Search for Suitable International Trade Theory Dr. S. Iyyampillai Professor Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University 16 11.12.2015 EARTH OBSERVATION Dr. C. Lakhsmanan Assistant Professor, Centre for Remote Sensing Bharathidasan University 17 18.12.2015 Research Methodology – Sample Size Determination Moges Tadesse Professor, Institute of Co-operatives and Development Studies, Ambo University, Ethiopia. 18 22.01.2016 Income Tax in India – Law and Practice Mr. P. Sridharan, IRS, Deputy Director of Income Tax (Investigation), Trichy, Government of India 19 29.01.2016 Recent Trends in India’s Foreign Trade Mr. V. Loganathan Assistant Professor, (NET, SET qualified), Department of Economics, Madurai Kamaraj University 20 19.02.2016 How to Analyse Scaling Technique Data using SPSS G. Rajesh Department of Economics Bharathidasan University 21 26.02.2016 How to Analyse Scaling Technique Data using SPSS-II G. Rajesh Department of Economics Bharathidasan University 22 18.03.2016 Discussion about UNION BUDGET 2016-17 Scholars & Students 23 01.04.2016 Valedictory Event 2015-2016 & Left Hand Mr. V. Nandha Kumar, IRS Joint Commissioner of Income Tax

Economic Forum Programme List 2016-17

Sl. Date Programme Resource Person No 1 29.07.2016 Inauguration – “Panel Discussion On 25 Years Of Dr.S.Iyyampillai Dr.J.A. Arul 2.30 PM Economic Reforms” Professor & Chair Chellakumar School of Professor Economics and Department of Commerce Economics Bharathidasan Bharathidasan University University 2 05.08.2016 Discussion on GST bill Students and Scholars 2.30 PM Department of Economics Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli 3 12.08.2016 Multiple uses of Tank Landscapes: Common Mr. R. Manimohan 2.30 PM Rights and Class Conflicts in Pudukkottai, Tamil Research Scholar Nadu Department of Economics 4 26.08.2016 Unorganised Sector Young Workers in K. Suganya 2.30 PM Tiruchirappalli Slums: A Study M.Phil Scholar Department of Economics 5 09.09.2016 Socio Economic Impact of Rural Poverty G. Rajesh 2.30 PM Eradication Programmes in Salem District, Tamil Research Scholar Nadu Center for Youth Development & Studies 6 16.09.2016 Role of Public distribution system in Tribal A. Janatha Selvi 2.15 PM Poverty in Salem district, Research Scholar, Center for Youth Tamil Nadu Development & Studies 7 23.09.2016 “I am Okay! Are You Okay?” Dr. S. Saravanan 2.30 PM Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery Sri Ranga Homeo Clinic Tiruchirappalli 8 30.09.2016 Gandhian Economic Thought M.A. Students 2.30 PM Department of Economics Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli 9 07.10.2016 Discussion on Monetary Policy Students and Research Scholars 3.00 PM Department of Economics Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli 10 01.11.2016 Special Lecture on CONTRACT THEORY in Dr. M. Ravichandran 10.30 AM recognition of Nobel Prize in Economic sciences Professor to Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmstrom Department of Environmental Management Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli 11 04.11.2016 UGC NET Coaching Dr.S.Iyyampillai 2.30 PM Professor & Chair School of Economics and Commerce Bharathidasan University 12 11.11.2016 UGC NET Coaching – Statistical Methods Dr. M. Suvakkin 2.30 PM Assistant Professor Department of Economics St. Joseph’s College Tiruchirappalli 13 23.11.2016 “Demonetization” MYTH OR MAGIC? Prof. M. Victor Louis Anthowan 10.30 AM LIBA, Chennai. 14 02.12.2016 “Make in India” and FDI S. Booma Devi K. Pushpavalli 2.30 PM & Research ICSSR Fellow, Energy in Agriculture Scholar, Research Department of Scholar, Economics, Department of Bharathidasan Economics, University, Bharathidasan Tiruchirappalli. University, Tiruchirappalli. 15 16.12.2016 Discussion on Recent economic issues Students and Scholars 2.30 PM Department of Economics Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli 16 06.01.2017 ‘Make in India’ for Health Sector in India: A Study R. Senthamizh Veena on Current Status and Future Prospects Research Scholar Department of Economics Bharathidasan University. 17 03.02.2017 Budget 2017-18: For Whom? Dr. N. Prasanna Assistant Professor Department of Economics Bharathidasan University. 18 10.02.2017 1) 25 Years of Economic Reform : A failure of Ann Mary Cherian & Jomal Trickle Down Experiment in India Thomas 2) Policy Concerns of Second Green Revolution : M.Phil Scholars, A Comprehensive Analysis Department of Economics Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli 19 17.02.2017 Special lecture on Union budget 2017-18 Dr.V.B. ATHREYA Economist Research Consultant - MSSRF Chennai 20 28.04.2017 “Farm Income in India” Dr. S. Iyyampillai Senior Professor of Economics, Bharathidasan University & Dr. A. Narayanamoorthy Professor and Head Department of Economics and Rural Development, Alagappa University,

Economic Forum Programme List 2017-18

Sl. Date Programme Resource Person No 1 21.07.2017 General body meeting STUDENTS & SCHOLARS English communication and soft skills MR. J. DHILIP Chief Executive Officer E-Limitless Trichy. 2 28.07.2017 English communication and soft skills MR. J. DHILIP Chief Executive Officer E-Limitless Trichy. 3 04.08.2017 English communication and soft skills MR. J. DHILIP Chief Executive Officer E-Limitless Trichy. 4 18.08.2017 English communication and soft skills MR. J. DHILIP Chief Executive Officer E-Limitless Trichy. 5 01.09.2017 English communication and soft skills MR. J. DHILIP Chief Executive Officer E-Limitless Trichy. 6 08.09.2017 English communication and soft skills MR. J. DHILIP Chief Executive Officer E-Limitless Trichy. 7 15.09.2017 English communication and soft skills MR. J. DHILIP Chief Executive Officer E-Limitless Trichy. 8 06.10.2017 English communication and soft skills MR. J. DHILIP Chief Executive Officer E-Limitless Trichy. 9 13.10.2017 English communication and soft skills MR. J. DHILIP Chief Executive Officer E-Limitless Trichy. 10 27.10.2017 English communication and soft skills MR. J. DHILIP Chief Executive Officer E-Limitless Trichy. 11 09.02.2018 Analysis of UNION BUDGET 2018-19 Dr. S.M. Suriya Kumar Former President, AET & Former Associate Professor of Economics, Urumu Dhanalakshmi College, Tiruchirappalli

Training Programmes / Workshops Organized for Students: (221)

Under Economic Forum: (149)

Under Placement & Training Cell / Career & Counselling Cell: (76), BECH: (35)

2014-2015 1. Youth Leadership Development Programme in Collaboration with Lions Club, Trichy, 30 January to 1 February, 2015. 2. Soft Skills Training Programme, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 14, 15, 21 & 22 March, 2015.

2015-2016 3. Crash Course in Spoken English, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 8 - 10 July, 2015. 4. Soft Skills Development for Young Budding Managers, ARJ Group of Institutions, , 16 Octobet, 2015. 5. Workshop on Soft Skills, Department of Commerce & Financial Studies, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 17 – 24 November, 2015. 6. Course on Soft Skills – Effective English Communication, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 18 August – 30 November, 2015. 7. Workshop on Soft Skills, Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 16 & 17 December, 2015. 8. Employability Skills Training Programme, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 7 & 8 January, 2016. 9. Workshop on Android Software Development, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 22 March, 2016. 10. Soft Skills Development and Career Counselling Programme, Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts & Science College, Navalukuttapattu, 21 & 22 March, 2016. 11. Soft Skills Development and Career Counselling Programme, Bharathidasan University College, Lalgudi, 22 & 23 March, 2016. 12. Soft Skills Development and Career Counselling Programme, Bharathidasan University Model College, Thituthuraipoondi, 28 & 29 March, 2016. 13. Soft Skills Development and Career Counselling Programme, Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts & Science College, Nannilam, 12 & 13 April, 2016. 14. Soft Skills Development and Career Counselling Programme, Bharathidasan University Model College, Aranthangi, 15 & 16 April, 2016. 15. Soft Skills Development and Career Counselling Programme, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 3 to 7 May, 2016.

2016-2017 16. Career Counselling and Employability Skills Development Programme (II MCA), Bharathidasan University, Trichy, August – October, 2016. 17. English and Soft Skills Development Programme (I MCA), Bharathidasan University, Trichy, August – October, 2016. 18. Employability Training Programme, Global Talent Track (GTT), Trichy, Dec 2016 - Jan 2017. 19. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Bharathidasan University Model College, Thiruthuraipoondi, 18 & 19 Oct, 2016. 20. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Bharathidasan University Constituent College, Perambalur, 25 & 26 Oct, 2016. 21. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Bharathidasan University Constituent College (W), Orathanadu, 12 & 14 Dec, 2016. 22. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Dept. of Geography, Bharathidasan University, 15 & 16 Dec, 2016. 23. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts & Science Collage, Nannilam, 15 & 16 Dec, 2016. 24. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts & Science Collage, Inamkulathur, 19 & 20 Dec, 2016. 25. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Bharathidasan University Model Collage, Vedaranyam, 20 & 21 Dec, 2016. 26. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Dept. of History, Bharathidasan University, 20 & 21 Dec, 2016. 27. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Bharathidasan University Model Arts & Science Collage for Women, Veppur, 22 & 23 Dec, 2016. 28. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Bharathidasan University Model Collage, Aranthangi, 22 & 23 Dec, 2016. 29. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts & Science College, Nagappatinam, 26 & 27 Dec, 2016. 30. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Bharathidasan University Constituent College, Lalgudi, 28 & 29 Dec, 2016. 31. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Dept. of Economics, Bishop Heber College, Trichy, 04 & 05 Jan, 2017. 32. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Dept. of Remote Science, Bharathidasan University, 30 & 31 Jan, 2017. 33. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, University A/C Auditorium, Bharathidasan University, 03 & 04 Feb, 2017. 34. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, University A/C Auditorium, Bharathidasan University, 06 & 07 Feb, 2017. 35. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Dept. Commerce & Financial Studies, Bharathidasan University, 28 Feb, 2017 & 01 Mar, 2017. 36. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Dept. of Bio Informatics, Bharathidasan University, 02 & 03 Mar, 2017. 37. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Informatics Centre, Bharathidasan University, 02 & 03 Mar, 2017. 38. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, Dept. of Physical Education, Bharathidasan University, 06 & 07 Mar, 2017. 39. Soft Skill Development and Career Counselling Workshop, BUTP Auditorium, Bharathidasan University, 08 & 09 Mar, 2017. 40. UPSC / TNPSC Coaching Classes (50 Hours), Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts & Science Collage, Inamkulathur, 13 - 24 Mar, 2017. 41. NET / SET Coaching Classes (50 Hours), Bharathidasan University Main Campus, 4 – 26 Mar, 2017. 42. Career Guidance and counseling Programme - District Employment Office, Trichy, 05th June, 2017.

2017-2018 43. English Communication and Soft Skills Courses (MCA Students) - Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Bharathidasan University Khajamalai Campus, Trichy, Aug to Oct, 2017. 44. English Communication and Soft Skills Courses (MBA Students) - Bharathidasan School of Management, Bharathidasan University Main Campus, Trichy, Aug to Oct, 2017. 45. Skill Development Programme (8 Batches) under CSR of Global Talent Track, Trichy - Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts & Science College, Nannilam, 25 & 26 Sep, 2017. 46. Skill Development Programme (15 Batches) under CSR of Global Talent Track, Trichy - Bharathidasan University College (W), Orathanadu, 03,04,05,06,09&10 Oct, 2017. 47. Skill Development Programme (6 Batches) under CSR of Global Talent Track, Trichy - Bharathidasan University Model College, Thiruthuraipoondi, 05 & 06 Oct, 2017. 48. Skill Development Programme (6 Batches) under CSR of Global Talent Track, Trichy - Bharathidasan University College, Lalgudi, 05 & 06 Oct, 2017. 49. Skill Development Programme (8 Batches) under CSR of Global Talent Track, Trichy - Bharathidasan University College, Perambalure, 09 & 10 Oct, 2017. 50. Skill Development Programme (10 Batches) under CSR of Global Talent Track, Trichy - Bharathidasan University Constituent Model Arts & Science College For Women, Veppur, 12 & 13 Oct, 2017 51. Skill Development Programme (8 Batches) under CSR of Global Talent Track, Trichy - Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts & Science College, Nagapattinam, 20 & 21 Oct, 2017. 52. Government of Tamil Nadu Competitive Examination Coaching Class Programme - Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli, Nov, 2017 to Mar, 2018. 53. Government of Tamil Nadu Competitive Examination Coaching Class Programme - St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli, Nov, 2017 to Mar, 2018. 54. Government of Tamil Nadu Competitive Examination Coaching Class Programme - Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli, Nov, 2017 to Mar, 2018. 55. Government of Tamil Nadu Competitive Examination Coaching Class Programme - Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Nov, 2017 to Mar, 2018. 56. NET/SET Coaching Classes - Bharathidasan University, Khajamalai Campus, Trichy, 27th January, 2018 to 25th February, 2018. 57. English Communication and Soft Skill Course - Bharathidasan School of Management, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 17th February, 2018 to 18th March, 2018.

2018-2019 58. Government of Tamil Nadu Competitive Examination Coaching Class Programme (TNPSC) - Bharathidasan University Constituent College, Lalgudi - 17th September, 2018. 59. Government of Tamil Nadu Competitive Examination Coaching Class Programme (UPSC) - Govt. Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Pudukkottai, 20th September, 2018. 60. Government of Tamil Nadu Competitive Examination Coaching Class Programme (SSC) - Department of Bio Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, 05th September, 2018. 61. Government of Tamil Nadu Competitive Examination Coaching Class Programme (IBPS) - Department of History, Bharathidasan University, 05th September, 2018. 62. Workshop on Physiotherapy Skills - A/C Auditorium, Bharathidasan University, 03rd September, 2018. 63. Spoken English and Personality Development Workshop - Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, 10th to 20th September, 2018. 64. Skill Development Workshop on Trouble-Shooting of Home Appliance - DDU Kushal Kendra, Bharathidasan University, 10th to 12th and 17th September, 2018. 65. Skill Development Workshop on Automobile Technology - DDU Kushal Kendra, Bharathidasan University, 10th to 12th and 18th September, 2018. 66. Skill Development Workshop on Logistics & Supply Chain Management - DDU Kushal Kendra, Bharathidasan University, 10th to 12th and 24th September, 2018. 67. Spoken English and Personality Development Workshop - Department of Women’s Studies, Bharathidasan University, 17th to 23rd September, 2018. 68. Spoken English and Personality Development Workshop - Department of BSM, Bharathidasan University, 18th to 20th September, 2018. 69. Spoken English and Personality Development Workshop - Department of Bio Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, 24th to 28th September, 2018. 70. Skill Development Workshop on Medical Coding - Department of Bio Informatics, Bharathidasan University, 24th to 28th September, 2018. 71. One Week Training Programme on Rural Entrepreneurship in Agriculture & Allied Sectors - Department of BSM, Bharathidasan University, 24th to 28th September, 2018. 72. Vigilance Awareness Week - Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, 31st October, 2018.

73. NET/SET Coaching Classes - Bharathidasan University, Khajamalai Campus, Trichy, 2nd February, 2019 to 3rd March, 2019.

2019-2010 74. English Communication Programme - School of Life Sciences, BDU, 10th August, 2019 to 14th September, 2019 (Saturdays and Sundays). 75. Short-Team Training Programme on Business Communication - Centre for Differently Abled Persons (CDAP), Khajamalai Campus, BDU, Tiruchirappalli, 14th October, 2019 to 24th October, 2019. 76. UPSC Orientation Programme - Bharathidasan University - 26th September,2019.

BECH 2018-2019 1. One Day Symposium on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Career Hub (EICH), Bharathidasan University, 6th March, 2019.

2019-2010 2. BECH - Awareness Series (1) - “Opportunities and Challenges - Physical Sciences and innovations” - Bharathidasan University - 02nd August, 2019. 3. BECH - Awareness Series (2) - “Creativity in Everyday Life” - Bharathidasan University - 09th August, 2019. 4. BECH - Awareness Series (3) - “Come, Let’s Evolve into Enterprising Entrepreneurs” - Bharathidasan University - 14th August, 2019. 5. BECH - Awareness Series (4) - “Innovative Entrepreneurship” - Bharathidasan University – 21st August, 2019. 6. Inauguration of Skill Development Camp in Government Colleges, H.H. Rajah’s College (Autonomous), Pudukkottai, 26th August, 2019. 7. BECH - Awareness Series (5) - “Innovative Applications of Mathematics” - Bharathidasan University - 28th August, 2019. 8. BECH - Awareness Series (6) - “Integration of Science, Technology and Innovation” - Bharathidasan University – 4th September, 2019. 9. BECH - Awareness Series (7) - “Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence” - Bharathidasan University - 12th September, 2019. 10. BECH - Awareness Series (8) - “Intellectual Property Rights for Entrepreneurs” Bharathidasan University - 18th September, 2019. 11. “Latest Development in Digital Banking for Freshers” - State Bank of India REGION I, AO Tiruchirappalli, Bharathidasan University, 23rd September, 2019. 12. BECH - Awareness Series (9) - “Biodiversity of India for Entrepreneurship” - Bharathidasan University - 25th September, 2019. 13. Inauguration of “Tour Manager Program” Anna Government Arts College, Musiri, 4th October, 2019. 14. Inauguration of “Goods & Services Tax (GST) Accounts Officer Programme” Government Arts & Science College, Kumulur, Lalgudi, 4th October, 2019. 15. Inauguration of “Associate Desktop Publishing Programme” Government Arts College, Ayyar Malai, Kulaithali, 10th October, 2019. 16. Inauguration of “Associate Desktop Publishing Programme” Government Arts & Science College, Manalmedu, 11th October, 2019. 17. Inauguration of “Tour Manager Program” Ponmana Semmal Puratchi Thalaivar M.G.R. Govt. Arts & Science College, Sirkali, 11th October, 2019. 18. Inauguration of “Tour Manager Program” Government Arts & Science College, , Thanjavur, 14th October, 2019. 19. Inauguration of “Roof Top Solar PV Entrepreneur Programme” Governmetn Arts and Science College, Karambakudi, 15th October, 2019. 20. Inauguration of “Dairy Products Processing Programme” Rajah Serfoji Government College, Thanjavur, 15th October, 2019. 21. BECH - Awareness Series (10) - “Green Buildings make Business Sense” - Bharathidasan University - 17th October, 2019. 22. Inauguration of “Associate Desktop Publishing Programme” Dr. Puratchi Thalaivar M.G.R. Government Arts & Science College, Kudavasal, 17th October, 2019. 23. Inauguration of “Tour Manager Programme” Government Arts College-Grade I, Ariyalur, 18th October, 2019. 24. Inauguration of “Associate Desktop Publishing Programme” Government Arts & Science College, Perambalur, 18th October, 2019. 25. Inauguration of “Tour Manager Programme” Thiru. Vi. Ka Government Arts College, , 22nd October, 2019. 26. Inauguration of “Associate Desktop Publishing Programme” Government Arts & Science, Veppanthattai, Perambalur, 30th October, 2019. 27. Inauguration of “Tour Manager Programme” Government Arts and Science College, Aranthangi, 30th October, 2019. 28. BECH - Awareness Series (11) - “Innovation and Entrepreneurship in GIS Technology” - Bharathidasan University - 31st October, 2019. 29. BECH - Awareness Series (12) - “Virtues of Geological Technology and Vistas for Entrepreneurship” - Bharathidasan University - 13th November, 2019. 30. Career Counselling Fair, Kamala Niketan Monatessori School, Trichy, 22nd December, 2019. 31. Towards Developing Innovation Culture Programme, Holy Cross College, Thiruchirappalli, 22nd January, 2020. 32. Towards Developing Innovation Culture Programme, Cauvery College for Women, Thiruchirappalli, 23rd January, 2020. 33. Towards Developing Innovation Culture Programme, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli, 28th January, 2020. 34. Towards Developing Innovation Culture Programme, National College, Tiruchirappalli, 4th February, 2020. 35. RAMAN-ARMSTRONG Lecture on SPACE (2nd Edition) Programme, Department of Physics, Bharathidasan University, 5th February, 2020.

Job Fairs Organized: (7)

2015-2016 1. Mega Job Fair, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 19 & 20 Dec, 2015. 2. Job Mela, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 09 Jan, 2016. 3. Job Fair cum Career Counselling Programme, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 28 May, 2016.

2016-2017 4. Job Fair, St. Joseph’s College Higher Secondary School, Trichy, 21 Aug, 2016. 5. Job Fair, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 27 May, 2017.

2017-2018 6. Job Fair, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 19 Aug, 2017. 7. Job Fair, Bharathidasan University, Khajamalai Campus, Tiruchirappalli, 17th March, 2018.

Campus Interviews / Recruitment Drives: (35)

2014-2015 1. (Pre- Placement) Campus Interview - KVB Bank, Periyar Auditorium, Periyar EVR College, Khajamalai, Trichy, 10th Feb, 2015 2. Metrohm India Ltd., BUTP Auditorium, Bharathidasan University Khajamalai Campus, Trichy, 11th Feb, 2015 3. Campus Interview- AzimPremji Foundation, Bengaluru, Bharathidasan University A/C Auditorium, Bharathidasan University Main Campus, Trichy, 23rd February 2015. 4. Campus Interview - DSM Soft, Dept. of Economics, Bharathidasan University Khajamalai Campus, Trichy, 29th March 2015. 5. Recruitment Drive - ICDS Project Field Investigators, Dept. of Economics, Bharathidasan University Khajamalai Campus, Trichy, 29th March 2015 6. Campus Interview -Visionary RCM Infotech (India) Pvt Ltd., Dept. of Economics, Bharathidasan University Khajamalai Campus, Trichy, 11th April 2015. 7. Campus Interview - NJ India Invest Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, BUTP Auditorium, Bharathidasan University Khajamalai Campus, Trichy, 11th April 2015 8. Scholarship cum Employment Opportunity -Educare, Singapore, BUTP Auditorium, Bharathidasan University Khajamalai Campus, Trichy, 17th& 18th June 2015.

2015-2016 9. Recruitment Drive - ICDS Project Field Investigators, BUTP Auditorium, Bharathidasan University Khajamalai Campus, Trichy, 21st August 2015 10. Zifo Technologies, Seminar Hall, Dept. of Bio-Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, Main Campus, Trichy-24, 5th September 2015 11. Seekers Educational Institute, Seminar Hall, Dept. of Bio-Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, Main Campus, Trichy-24, 22nd September 2015 12. CP Aquaculture Pvt. Ltd., Seminar Hall, Dept. of Bio-Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, Main Campus, Trichy-24, 6th October 2015 13. Campus Interview - Doodleblue Innovations Private Limited, BUTP Auditorium, Bharathidasan University Khajamalai Campus, Trichy, 12th October 2015 14. Brainvalley Software Pvt. Ltd., BUTP Auditorium, Bharathidasan University Khajamalai Campus, Trichy, 19th & 20th December 2015

2016-2017 15. Viveaham Girls Higher Secondary School, Tarapuram, Department of Life Science, Bharathidasan University Main Campus, Trichy, 7th February, 2017. 16. Training Cum Employment Opportunity - ICON Clinical Research Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Department of Bio-Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 23rd March, 2017

2017-2018 17. Recruitment Drive - DvitA Solutions, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bharathidasan University Khajamalai Campus, Trichy, 14th December, 2017. 18. Recruitment Drive - Azim Premji Foundation, Bangalore, Department of Bio-Chemistry, Bharathidasan University Main Campus, Trichy, 09th January, 2018. 19. Recruitment Drive - GVK Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, Department of Chemistry, Bharathidasan University Main Campus, Trichy, 30th March, 2018. 20. Campus Interview - Akara Research & Technology Pvt. Led., Chennai, Department of Environmental Management, Bharathidasan University Main Campus, Trichy, 07th May, 2018. 21. Campus Interview - CP Aquaculture (India) Pvt. Ltd., Sholavaram, Chennai, Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University Main Campus, Trichy, 10th May, 2018. 22. Campus Interview - Nivionics, a Garmin Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, Department of Marine Science, 07th June, 2018. 2018-2019 23. Campus Interview – ZIFO RnD Solution, Bharathidasan University, 28th August, 2018. 24. Campus Interview – Kamala Niketan Montessori School, Trichy, Department of English, 4th January, 2019. 25. Campus Interview – Shenglong Biotech (India) Pvt. Ltd., Thiruvallur, Department of Marine Science, 8th January, 2019. 26. Campus Interview – GVK Bioscience Pvt. Ltd., Department of Chemistry, 22nd January, 2019. 27. Campus Interview – P Aqua culture (India) Pvt. Ltd., Sholavaram, Department of Marine Science, 23rd January, 2019. 28. Campus Interview – IDBI Federal Life Insurance, Bharathidasan School of Management, 16th February, 2019. 29. Campus Interview – Sports Gurukul, LLP, Mumbai, Department of Physical Education, 28th February, 2019. 30. Campus Interview – Talent Acquisition, Valued Epistemics, Chennai, Department of English, 5th March, 2019. 2019-2020 31. Campus Interview – Malladi Drugs & Pharma ceuticals Ltd., Department of Chemistry, 3rd May, 2019.

Exhibitions Organized: (2)

2015-2016 1. Education Expo: Careers in Arts, Science & Humanities, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 29 & 30 May, 2016.

2017-2018 2. Career Guidance Exhibition and Seminar, with District Employment Office, Trichy, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 5 July, 2017.

Model Test & Aptitude Test for Students: (3)

2015-2016

1. Techruit Technologies - Model Entrance Test -10 Constituents Colleges of the Bharathidasan University, 18th December, 2015. 2. Brainvalley Technologies - Online Aptitude Test - Department of Computer Science, Bharathidasan University, khajamalai Campus, Trichy, 21st December, 2015.

2017-2018 3. Skill Development Programme Aptitude Test -Constituents Colleges of the Bharathidasan University, 13th& 14th September, 2017.