Prof. N.Manimekalai Director & Head

Contact Address : Department of Women‟s Studies University – 620 024 , Employee Number : BDU1620727 Date of Birth : 04.10.1962 Contact Phone (Office) : +91 431 2420357 Contact Phone (Mobile) : +91 9443923839 Contact e-mail(s) : [email protected] and [email protected]

Academic Qualifications: M.A( Economics)., Ph.D(Economics) , B.Ed

Teaching Experience: since 1993- 26 Years

Research Experience: since 1987-31 Years Additional Responsibilities 1. Dean, Faculty of Arts 2. Member Senate, Bharathidasan University 3. Member Standing Committee on Academic Affairs, Bharathidasan Univesity 4. Chairperson , Internal Complains Committee to prevent Sexual Harassment at Workplaces 5. Convener, World Class Curriculum for Social Sciences Bharathidasan University 6. Flying Squard for Exams at Bharathidasan University 7. Additional Chief Superintendent for Bharathidasan University Exams 8. NSS Programme Officer Bharathidasan University 9. Deputy Warden for Hostels, Bharathidasan University 10. IQAC Member 11. Management Council and Academic Council Members to affiliated Colleges 12. Senate Member, Mother Teresa University Governor Nominee, (2009-12 and 2012-14) 13. Senate Member, Tiruvallur University as Governor Nominee for Two terms (2009-12 and 2012-2014)

Areas of Research

Development Studies, Gender Economics, Entrepreneurship Development and Capacity Building

Research Supervision / Guidance Program of Study Completed Ongoing Research Ph.D. 17 7 M.Phil. 50 Project PG >100

Publications

International National Others Journals Conferences Journals Conferences Books / Chapters / Monographs / Manuals 5 20 78 >200 25

Funded Research Projects

Completed Projects Period Budget S. No Agency Project Title (Rs. In From To lakhs) Tamil Nadu Social 1. 1997 1998 Hunger Free Area Programme 1,00,000 and Nutriious Board 2. UGC 1999 2002 Women Entrepreneurs in Micro Enterprises 3,00,000 3. MHRD 2002 2003 Impact of Micro Financing on Women 1,75,000 2009 Issues of Run Away Youth in Textile Sector in 3,12,700 4 UGC 2011 Tamil Nadu- A Gender Analysis UNDEF- 2009 Situational Analysis and Need Assessment of 5 2010 1,10,000 CSR Women in Politics 6 US AiD 2010 2010 Need Assessment of Female Sex Workers 1,00,000 APAC- 2010 Female Sex Workers in the Context of 4,26,200 7 VHS- 2011 Reformation US.AID

Gender Positive Initiatives in Higher Education 8 ICSSR 2010 2013 6,62,200 Institutions- An Exploratory Analysis Eliminating Gender Gap in Education through 9 SSA 2010 2011 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) of 3,41,000 SSA in Tamil Nadu An assessment of UNICEF initiatives on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) 10 UNICEF 2011 2011 5,05,000 interventions in District of Tamil nadu Funded Action Research Projects ( for Work Shops, Training, Gender Sensitization, Skill Training and Placement, Entrepreneurship Development, -EDP, ESDP, Capacity Building, Faculty Development Programmes, etc

) Sl. NO Title of the Project Funding Agency Year (Amount in Rs.) 11 Retail Outlet for SHG Product in the UNICEF 2011 5,05,000 University Main Campus

12 Masonry Skill Development Tamil Nadu Corporation 2011 2,25,000 Programme for youth for Women Development

13 Sewing Operator Training and Ministry of Rural 2008 till date 33,000,00 Placement Development through ILFS&CDI

Funded International & National Seminars/Workshops/Conferences Organized

14. Two Day National Seminar on UGC 20,000 2005 “Women Entrepreneurship: Issues& Challenges” 15. Two day National Seminar on TANSCHE 20,000 2006 “Women Empowerment Strategies and Indicators” 16 Three day International Conference TANCHE & 2, 40,000 2007 on „Technology, Innovation and the INFRA-FIN Millennium Development Goal in France India‟ 17. National Seminar Harmful UNESCAP 20,000 2008 Traditional Practices - Health of Women & Children 18 UGC Sponsored Two day National UGC 20,000 2009 Seminar on “Female Infanticide is Genocide-Possible Strategies & Interventions” 19 DST-NRDC National Seminar on NRDC – DST, 52,373 2009 “Women Entrepreneurship GoI Development Programme” - National Research Development Council, Dept of Science and Technology 20 UGC Sponsored Two day National UGC & Other 1,54,469 2010 Seminar on “Social Agency Entrepreneurship: Corporate Social Responsibility – Role in Women Development” 21 UGC sponsored Two day National UGC 1,51,000 2011 Seminar on “Micro Finance for Inclusive Growth: Challenges in Sustainability of MFI Operations & Interventions

22. Two day National Seminar on “ UGC unassigned 20,000 2013 Issues and Challenges of Women in Grant Indian Society” 23. UGC-Two Day National Workshop UGC 20,000 2014 on “Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Possible Challenges on Rights and Status of Women” organised by Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University &TRIOGS&ATFOG, Tiruchirappalli 24. Two day National Seminar on UGC 20,000 2015 “Women Leaders and Achievers in Various Fields- Documentation and Publication of their Struggles and Contribution” 25. ICSSR National Workshop on ICSSR,New Delhi 50,000 2016 “Gender Friendly Policies in Higher Education Institutions” 26. UGC National Level Seminar on UGC 20,000 2016 „Gender And Social Barriers of Women Scientists and Technocrats – Strategies and Concerns 27. National Seminar on “Gender and UGC 20,000 2017 Social Barriers for Women Scientists and Technocrats- Challenges and Concerns”

International and National Funded Workshops

28. Promoting Sustainable Menstrual UNICEF 2,35,500 2009 Hygiene Management 29 Workshop on “Enhancing the Role UNDEF- CSR 1,10,000 2009 of Women in Strengthening Democracy” 30 Two day ToT Manual Development UNICEF Workshop on “Menstrual Hygiene 2,26,000 2010 among Adolescents Girls and Women” 31 One day Workshop on Sexual Self Funded 43,000 2018 Harassment at Workplace Act 2013 32 “Menstruation Hygiene Day, 2018 - IIHS, 60000 2018 Stakeholders Consultation” on “Recent Developments in integrating Menstrual Hygiene to Total sanitation and possible solutions” 33 One day Workshop on Sexual Self Funded 43,000 2018 Harassment at Workplace Act 2013 34 Capacity Building for Women Self Funded 36,000 2018 Managers in Higher Education 35 Three Week Faculty Development Self Funded 1,05,000 2018 Programme in Genders Studies

International and National Funded Capacity Building

36 Three Day Gender Sensitivity UNICEF 63,000 2006 Training for the Peer Educators of HIV/AIDS Intervention among the Out of School Youth in 37 Five Day Residential ToT on UNICEF 1,02,000 2006 Gender Sensitivity for Training Co- ordinators of HIV/AIDS programme for Out of School Youth in Tamil Nadu 38 UGC Sponsored Residential Five UGC 2007 Day (SAM) Capacity Building 3,00,000 Workshop for Women Managers in Higher Education 39 UGC Sponsored Residential Five UGC 2008 Day (SAM) Capacity Building 4,60,000 Workshop for Women Managers in Higher Education 40 UGC UGC Sponsored Non-Residential 2009 Five Day (SAM) Capacity Building 2, 16,000 Workshop for Women Managers in Higher Education 41 Two day workshop on “Life Skills UNICEF 87,750 2010 and Entrepreneurship Development Programme for HIV Positive persons & Female Sex Workers in Krishnagiri District” 42 Two Batches - Four Day Residential UNICEF 7,56,000 2010 Workshop on “Training of Trainers[ToT] on Promoting Better Menstrual Hygiene Management among Adolescent girls” 43 Two day Regional Consultation for CWS, Cauvery 50,000 2011 Women‟s Studies Directors- College for “Understand the Women‟s Studies as Women a Discipline” 44 Gender Positive Initiatives to Release CWS, Cauvery 25,000 2008 the leadership skills among girl‟s College for students. Women 45 Seven day Capacity Bulding for UGC Centre 42000 2018 Women Managers in Higher Studies Self Education Funded 46 Seven day Capacity Building for UGC Cetnre for 50000 2018 Women Managers in Higher Women‟s Studies Education Self Funded

International and National Funded Training

7 Training for Women in Engineering Canara Bank 17,000 2007 and BPO Entrepreneurship 48 Sanitary Napkin Production Canara Bank 28,000 2008 Training for two batches 49 DTP, Tally Computer Basic training Canara Bank 30,000 2009 for unemployed youth Women 50 Sewing Operator Training for IOB 22,000 2010 Women

51 Sanitary Napkins Production NABARD 22,750 2008 Training for Differently Abled Persons[25] 52 Banana Fibre Extraction Training NABARD 32,800 2009 53 Ministry of Rural Development, MoRD, GoI, and 14,46,000 2008 Government of India Sponsored IL&FS –CDI to till “Apparel Training Centre” - (MoU date Singed in Oct. 2007) 54 Sustainable Livelihood Skill APAC- VHS 7,26,000 2010 Development Program for Highly Vulnerable Women Group to Provide Enterprise Development Program (EDP) 55 WEDP and WESDPs EDI Government 6,89,000 2013- of Tamil Nadu 2014

Extension and institutionalized Inititatives towards community development

56 Gender Fest -2010 CWS, Cauvery 20,000 2010 College for Women 57 SHG Women Products Fair cum NABARD 25,000 2009 Sale 58 SHG Women Products Fair cum Canara Bank 17,000 2008 Sale 59 Welfare support to Female Sex District Welfare 57,000 2010 Workers for Skill Training Committee 60 Welfare support to Female Sex District Welfare 60,000 2010 Workers for Skill Training Committee 61 Welfare Support from TIIC to TIIC 1,00,000 2010 LAFTI, Nagapatinam for Dalit Women Housing Scheme 62 Welfare Support to HIV Positive Angalammann 10,000 2010 Women for self Employment College of Engg &Tech 63 Welfare Support to Female Sex Oxford College of 10,000 2010 Workers and PLWHAs for Education Rehabilitation& Self Empt Funded Competitons, -Legal Awareness

64 Legal Awareness Competition National 28,500/- 2017 For University and College students Commission for Women GOI 65 Legal Awareness Competition National 28,500/- 2018 For University and College students Commission for Women , GOI

Events organized in leading roles Number of Seminars / Conferences / Workshops / Events organized: International Seminars Organised -2 National Seminars/ workshops organised -10 State Level Seminars / Workshops organised - 5 Regional Level Seminar Workshops organised – more than 50 Gender Sensitisation Training Programme organised – More than 200 Entrepreneurship development Programme Organised – more than 120

National and Interantinoal Conferences/Seminars/Workshops/ Refresher courses/ International Level S. No. Year Title of the Seminar

12th -14th Three day International conference on “ Innovation, Technology and New 1. July 2007 Millennium Development Goals in India” in collaboration with INRA, FRANCE

One day International Seminar on “Global Warming and its impact on Women and Environment” in collaboration with Emmas International, France and Kudumbam 2. 24.01.2018 NGO, Tiruchirapalli

National Level S. No. Year Title of the Seminar

UGC sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “ Harmful Traditional Practices 3. 2008 th affecting the health of women and children in India” 8,9 December 2007

UGC National Seminar on “Female Infanticide is Genocide- Possible Strategies 4. 2009 th st and Interventions” during 20 & 21 March 2009 c0-coorinator

UGC Sponsored Two day National Seminar on “Social Entrepreneurship: 5. 2010 Corporate Social Responsibility – Role in Women Development” during 27th - 28th March 2010

6. 2011 UGC sponsored Two day National Seminar on Micro Finance for Inclusive Growth: Challenges in Sustainability of Micro Finance Operations and Interventions” March 2011 c-

UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “National Seminar on Human Rights: 7 2013 Dynamics and Dialectics “ UGC-Two Day National Workshop on “Assisted Reproductive Technologies and 8 2014 Possible Challenges on Rights and Status of Women” organised by Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University &TRIOGS&ATFOG, Tiruchirappalli UGC One day National Seminar on “Honour Crime in India: Lessons and 2015 9. Cautions”

UGC Sponsored Two day UGC National Seminar on” Women Achievers and 10 2015 Leaders- Documenting their experiences” Co-Coordinator ICSSR National Workshop on “ Gender Friendly Policies in Higher Education 2016 11 Institutions”, UGC National Seminar on “Gender and Social Barriers for Women Scientists and 2017 12. Technocrats- Challenges and Concerns”

Other Events Organized

Refresher Courses Co-ordinated with Human Resource Development Centre S. No. Year Title of the Seminar

13 March 2011 Refresher Course in Gender Studies

14 Oct 2013 Refresher Course in Gender Studies

Dec 2017- Refresher Course in Gender Studies 15 Jan 2018

Other Events Organized at the Department of Women’s Studies S. No. Date Events Organized

One day Seminar on “Honor Crimes in India –role of Student 16 09.10.2015 Youth” at the Department of Women‟s Studies Presentation to Foreign Delegates the collaborative programmes and the impact of Department of Women‟s Studies and Kudumbam 17 21.10.2015 NGO to Immas International, Sweden, at the Department of Women‟s Studies Gender Sensitization Programme for Engineering Students at MAM College of Engineering and Minor Millet based Food Festival 18 07.11.2015

Orientation Programme for Gender Champion for College teachers 19 12.01.16 at the Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University

Orientation Programme for College Teachers on Initiating UGC 20 20.01.16 Gender Champions Clubs in Colleges to promote Gender Equality Interactive Lecture on “Economic Growth, Female Work 21 21.01.16 Participation in India”- Dr. IndraniMazumdar, Secretary IAWS, New Delhi

Two Day Workshop on „Documenting Women‟s Movements, 18.& 19 Women‟s Organizations, and Women” at the University of Madras, 22 02.2016 jointly with IAWS, RAWS and Department of Women‟s Studies University of Madras Awareness on “ On Line Business and Entrepreneurship” and :” 23 22.02.16 Gender Sensitization: Peer Mohammed, Ippodhu.com EVR College and BUTP. Gender Champion Inauguration Awareness on On Line Business and Entrepreneurship” Peer Mohammed, Ippodhu .com and Gender Sensitization for Students at 24 23.01.16 Chidambaram Pillai College Awareness on On Line Business and Entrepreneurship” Peer 25 23.01.16 Mohammed, Ippodhu .com and Gender Sensitization for Students at Chidambaram Pillai College and Jamal Mohammed College One day Gender Training for Trainers Workshop for the Gender Champion for Bharathidasan University affiliated college students 26 25.01.16 at Jamal Mohammed College Adolescent Health Awareness Progarmme on Endometriosis Issues in collaboration with TrichyObsterics and Gynecological Society 27 01.03.16 and Awareness on Gender Studies Discipline at EVR College and Urumu Dhanalakshimi College, Tiruchrapalli Adolescent Heatlh Awareness Programme on Endometriosis Issues 28 04.03.16 in collaboration with TrichyObstetrics and Gynecological Society at MAM College of Engineering, Siruganur, Tiruchirapalli Lecture for Foreign Team from Sweden on “ Issues of Women in 29 04.03.16 India and the initiatives that contribute to women empowerment

Adolescent Heatlh Awareness Programmeon Endometriosis in 30 04.03.16 collaboration with TrichyObstetrics and Gynecological Society at Chidambarampillai College Tiruchirapalli Adolescent Heatlh Awareness Programmeon Endometriosis in collaboration with TrichyObstetrics and Gynecological Society at JJ 31 07.03.16 College of Engineering and Bharathidasan University Constituent College, Srirangam Triuchirapalli International Women‟s Day by Screening Women and girl child issue based Documentary Films and invited Resource Persons and 32 08.03.16 Awareness on Gender Studies

Adolescent Heatlh Awareness Programme on Endometriosis issues in collaboration with TrichyObsterics and Gynecological Society 33 10.03.16 and Gender Studies Awareness Programme at Jamal Mohammed College Trichirapalli Adolescent Heatlh Awareness Programme on Endometriosis issues in collaboration with TrichyObsterics and Gynecological Society 34 18.03.16 and Gender Studies Awareness Programme at Aiman College for Women Tiruchirapalli Men Engage Forum, EKTA sponsored “ Documentary Film Screening” for Boys, to promote Gender Equality at EVR College, 35 18.03.16 Trichy “Gender Fest 2016 “ an intercollegiate Cultural Programme for 36 18.03.16 Students, on Women‟s Day Theme 2017

International Working Women‟s Day 2016 and Women Achiever Award Distribution 37 21.03.`16

Awareness Programme on franchising the vote with Returning Office, by Election Commission, Triuchirapalli Corporation, 38 23.03.16 Invited Lecture Programme on “History of Feminism in Tamil 39 30.03.16 Nadu” at the Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University ICSSR National Workshop on “ Gender Friendly Policies in Higher Education Institutions” at the Department of Women‟s Studies, 40 30.04.16 Bharathidasan University Tiruchirapali Three Day Gender Training – Training of Trainers for School Teachers at Periyar Cetrernary Matriculation School, Tiruchipalli 41 07-07.04.16

Skill Training for School Teachers for Production of Sanitary 42 7 &8 06.6 Napkin – Training Manual Workshop in collaboration with Distirct Education Training Institute (DIET), and WEAT, Tiruchirapalli One day Seminar on “ Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Export and Import Sector”at the Department of Women‟s Studies jointly with 43 04.07.16 WEAT “National Youth Skill Day” at the Department of Women‟s Studies, 47 15.07.16 Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli

One day Seminar on “ Entrepreneurship promotion through Branding and Digital Marketing” at the Department of Women‟s 48 18.07.16 Studies, Bharathidasan University Tiruchirapali Gender and Life Skills Training to the Training Participants of the Sewing Operator Training at the Department of Women‟s Studies, 49 25&26.07.16 Bharathidasan University Tiruchirapali Entrepreneurship Development Programme for the Youth at the Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University 50 25.07.18 Tiruchirapali Gender Sensitization for the Self Employment Traineers of Sewing 51 01.08.16 Operator Training and Placement IL&FS CDI, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India One Day Women Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme, on Entrepreneurial opportunities for Women in the garment, 52 05.08.16 agriculture and export areas” at the Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University Inauguration of series of 100 School Programme on “Adolescent Health, Menstrual Hygiene and Gender Sensitization” at Govt 53 18.08.16 Adidravidar Girls Higher Secondary School Tiruchirapalli One day Awareness on “Adolescent Health, Menstrual Hygiene and Gender Sensitization at Government Girls HSc, Manachanallur, 53 26.08.16 Tiruchirapalli Gender Sensitization programme for Gender Champion Club at 54 22.10.16 Jamal Mohammed College, Tiruchirapalli

Adolescent Health, Menstrual Hygiene and Gender Sensitization at 55 27.10.16 Government HSC, Little Flower Hsc, Manaparai

Inauguration of the “Family and Adolescent Counselling Centre” at the Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University 56 03.11.16

One day Seminar on “ Entrepreneurial and soft skill opportunities 57 18.11.16 for women and youth” jointly with WEAT, Triuchirapali

Six Day Training of Trainer‟s Workshop on “ Family and 28.11.16- 58 Adolescent Counselling” Department of Women‟s Studies, 03.12.16 Bharathidasan Univesity and Tiruchirapalli UN Day for Elimination of all forms of Violence Against Women 59 06.11.16 in collaboration with Regional Association for Women‟s Studies, Sathana Women‟s Cell, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirapalli One Day Seminar on Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Women organized jointly with WEAT at the Department of Women‟s 60 20.12.16 Studies, Bharathidasan University

Adolescent Health, Menstrual Hygiene and Gender Sensitization Thiakeswar Alai Higher Secondary School, Matriculation 61 05.01.17 School and Lakshmi Matriculation School Manaparai organized jointly by Department of Women‟s Studies, Clinical Research Committee, FOGSI, and MHMC Gender Sensitization and Menstrual Hygiene Management to 62 24.02.17 the College Students at Jamal Mohammed College, Tiruchirapalli One day Workshop on “ Role of Youth in Promoting Gender 63 08.03.17 Equality” on the International Working Women‟s Day 2017” Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University Gender Fest Orientation for the Participants of Gender Fest at 64 17.03.17 Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli Orientation on Sexual Harassment at Workplaces Act 2013 at 65 24.03.11 Jamal Mohammed College for Tiruchrapalli Region

International Women‟s Day and Women Achiever Award distribution Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan 66 28.03.17 University, Tiruchirapalli

Inauguration of Two Day State Level Seminar on “Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Women and Youth” jointly 65 28&29,06,17 organized by the Department of Women‟s Studies and Women Entrepreneurs Association of Tamil Nadu (WEAT) Invited Interactive Lecture Progarmme Ms. Mhairi Bristol University, UK,“Human Rights and Empowerment of Women 66 06.07.17 Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, , Tiruchirapalli Invited Interactive Lecture Progarmme “Building Gender Perspective and Review of Media with Gender Lens”, Department 67 10.07.17 of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli Gender Senstization Programme and Menstrual Hygiene Management at Cauvery College for women, by the Department of 68 13.07.17 Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli Gender sensitization Programme at Indira Ganesan Engineering College, Tiruchirapalli 69 13.07/17

Environmental Awareness Programme and gender Senstiztizaton at Cauvery College and M.A M College of Engineering. by the 70 14.07.17 Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli One day Seminar on “Recent Supreme Court Judgement on 498A IPC 2017 to prevent Misuse- Directions and Dilutions: Gender 71 18.08.17 Implications by the Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli One Day Seminar on “Preparing for Service Commission Exams- 73 12.09.17 Scope for Rural and Women Graduates Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli one day Orientation programme for College Teachers on Sexual Harassment at Work Places, (Prevention, Prohibition, and 74 21.09.17 Redressal) Act 2013 One day Orientation to Gender Champion Club co-ordinators of 75 21.09.17 affiliated colleges at Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli

one day Orientation Programme in initiating Internal Complaints Committee to prevent Sexual Harassment at Work Places as per 76 16.10.17 (SHWP) Act 2013 GOI at the Bharathidasan University constitutent College, Perambalure by the Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University Legal Awareness Competition for the University and College Students sponsored by National Commission for Women 77 27.10.17 Government of India., Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University Valediction and Prize distribution of Legal Awareness Competition 78 22.11.17 at the ., Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University

Awareness Workshop on the International Day for Elimination of All forms of Violence Against Women on the Theme “ Leave No 79 22.11.17 One Behind: Elimination of All forms of Violence Against Women Gender Sensitization Programme for teaching and non 80 07.12.17 teaching members of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli by Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University World Class Curriculum Development meeting for Women Studies B. A and M.A , Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli 6&7.12.17 81 Chairperson and Convenor

Inauguration of the Refresher course in Gender Studies at Human Resource Development Centre Bharathidasan University 82 20.12.17

Valediction of 21 day Refresher Course in Gender Studies, Co- orinated by the Department of Women‟s Studies, at Human 83 09.01.18 Resource Development Centre Bharathidasan University

One day International Seminar on “Global Warming and its impact on Women and Environment” in collaboration with Emmas 84 23.01.18 International, France and Kudumbam NGO, Tiruchirapalli Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University Orientation on Gender Studies and Gender Fest Department of 85 09.02.18 Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University

Orientation on Gender Studies and Gender Fest at Department of 86 12.02.18 Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University at Cauvery College for Women, Tiruchirapalli Orientation on Gender Studies and Gender Fest Department of 87 13.02.18 Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University at Jamal Mohammed College , Tiruchirapalli Gender Sensitzation, Life Skills and Orientation on Gender Studies, jointly organized with Gender Champion Club of 88 20.02.18 Jamal Mohammed College and Department of Women‟s Studies Role of Women in sustainable Agricultural and Organic Farming” invited Chief Guest, Thiru. Pamayan Organic 89 22.02.18 farming expert Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University Gender Sensitzation, Life Skills and Orientation on Gender Studies, jointly organized with Gender Champion Clubat JJ 90 23.02.18 college of Arts and Science, Pudukottai by Department of Women‟s Studies and Govt Arts College for Women Pudukottain in the Noon Annual Gender Fest Department of Women‟s Studies, 91 06.03.18 Bharathidasan University, Triuchirappalli

International Women‟s Day programme and Seminar, 92 08.03.18 Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Triuchirappalli One day conference on Conference for Women Environmental Activists “Women Eco Conclave” 93 28.03.18 collaboration with Thaneer Organzation by Department of Womens Studies, Bharathidasan University, Triuchirappalli Workshop on Anti Trafficking Bill and possible Solutions at MAM College of Engineering Fore Noon and Dhanalaksmi 94 18.04.18 Srinivasan College of Technology, Tiruchirapalli by Department of Women‟s Studies jointly with SIAAP, Workshop for Public Sector Officials Corporate, College Teachers , on prevention of SHWP Act 2013 at the 95 24.04.18 Department of Women’s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Triuchirappalli Seven Day Short Term Course on “Capacity Building for 96 07-13.05.18 Women Managers in Higher Education” at the Department of Women’s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Triuchirappalli One Day Stakeholders consultation on “Recent Developments in integrating Menstrual Hygiene to Total Sanitation : 97 28.05.18 Challenges and Possible Solutions‟ and World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2018 with IIHS, Bangalore Two day Seminar on "Entrepreneurial Opportunities for 98 26&27.06.18 Women and Youth, jointly with WEAT,” at St. Joseph‟s College, Triuchirapalli Seminar on “Indian Economy” at the Department of Women‟s 99 24.07.18 Studies, Bharathidasan University, Triuchirappalli

One Day Awareness Programme on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Work Places and Adolescent Counselling 100 29.07.18 Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Triuchirappalli Workshop on “World Class Curriculum Development for Social Sciences- Revisiting Curriculum incorporating Gender, 101 12.09.18 Environmental Sustainability, Human Values and Professional Ethics and Employability Components” at HRDC Bharathidasan University An invited Lecture on “Periyar Feminism:” on Periyar Birth Anniversary Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan 102 17.09.18 University, Triuchirappalli One Day Workshop on “Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Work Places” for the College Teachers. Department of Women‟s Studies, 103 18.09.18 Bharathidasan University, Triuchirappalli Memorandum of understanding for exchanging skill training for Persons with disabilities with Department of Rehabilitation 104 18.09.18 Sciences, Holy Cross College and Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli A Short Term Seven day programme on „Capacity Building Programme for Women Managers in Higher Education „ for the 105 24.-30.09.18 College Teachers by Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Triuchirappalli Interaction Programme with Women Political Leader Ms. Sarubala Thondaiman, former Mayor to share her experience to students and 106 28.09.28 participants of Capacity Building Programme by the Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University Legal Awareness on Sexual Harassment at Work places and Civil Service Awareness Programme for the Students Department of 107 17.10.18 Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli

th 26 National Children Science Congress at the District Level in collaboration with Tamil Nadu Science Forum (TNSF) on the 108 28.10.18 theme” Science and Technology for Clean, Green and Healthy Nation National Commission sponsored Legal Awareness Competition for UG and P.G Students Department of Women‟s Studies, 109 29.10.18 Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli one day seminar on “Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Women and youth in Food and Food based enterprises” Department of 110 17.11.18 Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli with WEAT National Commission for Women Sponsored Legal Awareness Competition Prize Distribution for the prize winners Department of 111 17.11.18 Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli Inauguration of Three Week Faculty Development programme on 27.11.18 - Gender and inclusive Development at Department of Women‟s 112 17.12.18 Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli World AIDS day at Department of Women‟s Studies, 113 01.12.18 Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli

Events Participated as Resource Person

Conferences / Seminars / Workshops: 1. International :10 2. National : >300 3. Training Programmes- Gender Sensitization, Entrepreneurship Development, Life Skills and Counselling, Adolescent Counselling, Menstrual Hygiene Managment etc, >100

Number of Invited / Special Lectures delivered:

S.No Details Of the event Place of Cnvention Nature of Date Participation 1 Annual Conference to present the Kudumbam NGO Resource 03.10.2015 collaborative activities with WS Person 2 Current Issues and challenges faced Indian Association for Women‟s Present paper 05.10.2015 by UGC Women‟s Studies Studies, New Delhi 3 Sensitization and Motivation for B.Ed Students JJ College, Resource 07.10.2015 Empowering Women” Tiruchirapalli person 4 Invited Resource Person on “NSIC Skill Kraft Schoo, SIDCO Industrial Resource 10.10.2015 Skill Craft sponsored ToT on Estate, Mathur, Pudukottai Person Entrepreneurship Development” SIDCO 5 Gender Sensitization for Rural SSSS, Dindigul Invited 13.10.2015 Women Resource person 6 Two day National Seminar on organized by Publication Division Key Note 15.10.2015 “Vision 2020: Dr A.P.J. Abdul and Department of Women‟s Studies, Address & Kalam‟s Dreams Through Women” Bharathidasan University delivered Lecture 7 Two day National Seminar on organized jointly by Publication Closing 16.10.2015 “Vision 2020: Dr A.P.J. Abdul Division and Department of remarks at the Kalam‟s Dreams Through Women” Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan Valediction University 8 Discussion Programme on “ Smart Organized at Make Trust, Resource 17.10.2015 City” Tiruchirpalli Person. 9 Women Entrepreneurs Mentoring National Institute of Technology, Resource 18.10.2015 on Manufacturing Products Tiruchirapalli person 10 One day Seminar on “New School and college Teachers Union Invitee 24.10.2015 Education Policy of India” at MUTA office, 11 “The Asia Foundation Project on National Institute of Technology, Resource 27.10.2015 “Capacity Development of Rural CEDI, Tiruchirapalli Person Women Entrepreneurs” Exit Conference 12 UGC International conference on Department of Women‟s Studies, Resource 28.10.2015 “ Technology Revolution and , Calicut Person Women Empowerment in 21st Century” 13 Inter school Science Exhibition and Oxford College of Education, Valedictory 30.10.2015 creative Projects Tiruchirapalli. Address 19 ICSSR National Seminar on ICSSR Department of Economics, Resource 03.11.2015 sponsored “WASH – Issues and Gandhigram Rural Institute, Person Challenges” Gandhigram 20 Gender Sensitization Programme MAM College of Engineering and Resource 07.11.2015 and Minor Millet based Food Technology, Siruganur Person Festival 21 Orientation Programme for College Human Resource Development Resource Person 08.11.2015 Teachers Centre BharathidasanUniversity,Tiruchirap alli 22 Invited Subject Expert in the Star Human Welfare Trust, Member 16.11.2015 Inspection Committee to evaluate Kumbakonam. the Facilities to affiliated to IECD, to conduct courses, 23 Orientation Programme for College Human Resource Development Resource 21.11.2015 Teachers, Bharathiar University Centre, Bharathiar University, person 24 One day Awareness Programme on Rotary Shakthi and Menstrual Resource 01.12.2015 “ Adolescent Health and Menstrual Hygiene Management Consortium Person Hygiene Management Awareness” in connection with Female Hygiene Day. 25 Seminar on Climbate Adapt- Tamil Nadu Science Forum Resource 06.12..2015 Climate change and global warming Tiruchirapalli Chapter at Jamal person Mohammed College, Tiruchirapalli 26 Adolescent Health Awareness St. Joseph‟s Anglo Indian Resource 17.12.2015 Programme Matriculation HSc, Melapurdur, person Trichy 27 Awareness Programme, Social Rotary Shakthi, Triuchiraaplli at Resource 16.12.2015 Taboos on Menstrual Seventh day Adventist School, person HygieneManagement Tiruchirapalli 28 Drafting of Child Rights Policy for Tamil Nadu Child Rights Invited Expert 18.12.2015 Tamil Nadu State Commission, Chennai and Member 29 Empowering Rural Women through .Nehru Memorial College, Chief Guest 19.12.2015 SHG- and Bank Linkages One Day Puthanampatti, Tiruchirapalli Seminar 30 Gender Sensitization and social Offer NGO working for the rights of Resource 26.12.2015 skills Interaction for Sri Lankan Srilankan Refugees Person Refugee Camp Students 31 Workshop for teachers and students Arts and Science College, Resource 29.12.2015 on “Gender and life skills and Erode Person necessary sensitization and inauguration of Gender Champion Club 32 Valediction and Certificate National Institute of Technology, Resource person 02.01.16 Distribution of the 10th Month Tiruchirapalli Mentoring Programme for Rural Women Entrepreneurship Development in India and Srilanka 33 Orientation to Student Volunteers FOGSI, Adolescent Health Resource person 07.01.16 for the All India Youth Rally Committee Tiruchirapalli Programme, Agra during 12 - 18 Jan 34 “Entrepreneurship Development – KSR College of Arts and Science, Resource Person 12.01.16 Prospects and Challenges Department of Business and Management, Tiruchengode, Namakkal 35 Gender Sensitization and Funding Vivekanada College of Arts and Resource person 12.01.16 Opportunities for Women Science, Department of Commerce Entrepreneurs” and Management, Tiruchengode 36 Women Leadership and Capacity Calicut University Calicut Resource Person 18.01.16 Building Programme under Women Connect – Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development supported 37 Training of Trainers (ToT) for PKR College Gobi Chettipalayam Resource Person 19.01.16 Gender Champions for College Erode Students 38 ToT for Gender Champions AyyanThiruvalluan College, Resource Person 19.01.16 Tirupppur 39 TOT for District Level Master Government of India, Ministry of Resource Person 21.01.16 Trainers - “BetiBachao, Women and Child Development, BetiPadhao Scheme” (BBBP)- Cuddalore Gender Mainstreaming – understanding Gender 40 One day Orientation for the College Bharath College of Science and Resource Person 23.01.16 Teachers on UGC Gender Management Champions 41 ToT on Women and Legal ICSA Hall, Chennai Resource Person 27& Awareness- Sneha, LAW Trust and 28.01.16 Human Rights- Gender, Sexuality and Reproductive Rights 42 National Conference on Women Centre for Women‟s Studies, PSG Resource Person 20.01.16 Empowerment: Is Empowerment College of Arts & Science, within or beyond Law? Coimbatore 43 EDI Ahemadabad sponsored EDP Vivekanada Engineering College, Resource Person 30.01.16 Tiruchengode, Namakka 44 Nominated by the University to EDI Campus, Ahmedabad on Participated 2 to 6.02.16 participate in the DST Sponsored Entrepreneurship Development & Interna National Training Management for Women Programme Scientists & Technologists working in Government sector 45 National Seminar on “ Women in DWS,BDU,Tiruchirapalli Resource Person Public Administration Department 11&12.0216 of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University 46 IAWS Southern Regional Resource Person Workshop on “Documenting University of Madras, Chennai 18&19.02.16 Contributions of Women‟s jointly organized by Department of movements, women‟s organizations Women‟s Studies, University of and women” Madras, Bharathidasan University, RAWS, WSCs Ethiraj and Stella Maris College. Chennai 47 “History of Gender and Women‟s Human Resource Development Resource 23.02.16 Movements” for the Refresher Centre, Bharathidasan University, Person Course on Interdisciplinary Course Tiruchirapalli on “History, Politics and Human Rights” 48 Inaugurate the Entrepreneurship Sengamalathayar College, Chief Guest 24. 02.16 Development Programme Mannarkudi 49 Women Entrepreneurial Awareness Women Entrepreneurs Association of Resource 27. 02.16 Programme Tamil Nadu (WEAT), Tiurchirapalli person 50 UGC National Seminar on organize by Centre for Study of Key Note 28. 02.16 “Inclusive Issues of Higher Social Exclusion and Inclusive Polic, Address Education in India Bharathidasan University, Triuchirapalli 51 Commerce Forum of EVR College EVR College, Triuchirapalli Resource 29. 02 16 - Seminaron Self Employment Person Opportunities 52 “Gender Sensitization Programme Gandhigram Deemed University, Resource 29.02.16 for the Faculty and Staff Dindigul Person 53 Inauguration of the Skill Training Periyar University, Salem Chief Guest for 02. 03.16 for SHG women “ Inauguration 54 Training of Trainers for Gender Erode Arts College, Erode Resource 02. 03 16 Champions Person 55 UGC National Seminar on “ B. Ed College, Padmanabhapuram, Key Note 03.03.16 Women Empowerment and Punalur, . Address Sustainable development 56 International Women‟s Day and Idhaya College for Women, Chief Guest 08.03.16 Awareness on Gender Studies Kumbakonan Discipline 57 International Women‟s Day “ People‟s Development Initiatives, Chief Guest 08.03.16 Tiurchirapalli 58 International Women‟s Day Thanjai Jana SevaSangam and Chief Guest 09.03.16 AIDWA, Thanjavur 59 National Workshop on “Men .” Resource 11.03.16 Engage towards Gender Equality&“ Department of Journalism and Person Strategies to engage men in Communication, Madurai Kamaraj promoting gender equality in University and EKTA, Madura Academic Institutions 60 International Women‟s Day TRP Engineering College, Chief Guest 12.03.16 Tiruchirapalli 61 National Workshop on “ Labour Centre for Women Development Participant 14& 15.03.16 Law and Migrant Worker Studies, New Delhi 62 One Day Seminar on Jamal Mohammed College, Resource 22.03.2016 Entrepreneurial opportunities. Tiruchirapalli person 63 DST sponsored Entrepreneurship TRP Engineering College, Resource 29.03.2016 Development Programme Tiruchirapalli Person 64 “Adolescent Health and Challenges Saradha College for Women, Resource 29.03.2016 Perambalur Person 65 Gender Sensitization Training Cochin University of Science and Resource 31.03.2016 to under the Erudite Programme of Technology, Cochin Person” 02.04.2016 and to speak on “Scope for Women‟s Studies Research and the interdisciplinary Perspectives 66 Book Release Function of Ms. WEAT Office, Tiruchirapalli Invited Speaker 09.04.2016 Christy Subathra Review book entitled “ ‟s Geethanjali organized by Tiruchirapalli Women‟s Forum 67 Three Day Gender Training – Organised by the Department of Resource 07.05 – Training of Trainers for School Women‟s Studies for School teachers Person 09.05.2016 Teachers of Periyar Centenary Matriculation School 68 Invited lecture on Social and Periyar Centenary Matriculation Resource 27.05.2016 Gender issues among Adolescent School, Tiruchirapalli organized by Person Youth in Slums PDI 69 World Menstrual Hygiene Day Organized by CII, JCI, and Rotary Chief Guest 30.05.15 2016 and One day Seminar Club Karur 70 Talk on “ Entrepreneurial All India Radio, Triuchriapalli Resource 03.06.2016 Opportunities for Women and Person Youth

71 Skill Training for School Teachers District Education and Training Resource 7 & 8.06.2016 for Production of Sanitary Napkin – Institute [DIET]–Kumulur, Person Training Manual Workshop Tiruchirapalil 72 Talk on Central Government All India Radio.Tiruchirapalli Resource 14.06.16 Schemes – Sewing operator Person and Training and various schemes for Conception and Self Employment for youth and supervision on Release the Training Manual preparing the Training Manual 73 Skill Training for School Teachers District Education and Training Chief Guest 15 - 16.06.16 for Production of Sanitary Napkin – Institute [DIET] and WEAT Inauguration and Training of Tiruchirapalli Trainers Manual Release 74 Interaction with the public on live All India Radio, Tiruchirapal;i Speaker 16.06.16 programme of Prevention, Prohibition and protection of Women From Sexual harassment at Work places 2013 75 Economically backward class Udhavum Karangal, Tiruchirapalli Chief Guest 03.06.16 students- financial Distribution 76 One Day workshop on “What do Tiruchirapalli Women‟s Forum Resource 16.07.16 the recent incidents of violence [TWF] at WEAT Office person against Women inform to the Tiruchirapalli Society – Reaction, Reflections and Recommendations on the “ Positioning the Stand Point of Feminists” 77 One day Orientation Programme for Theivanaiammal College for Resource 21.07. 16 the College teachers teaching Women, Villupuram Person Gender Studies 78 National Seminar on Women Sree Narayana Guru College, Invited Chief 23.07.16 Empowerment Cherthala, Kerala Guest 79 Talk on Women Empowerment Thai Auditor College, Asoor Chief Guest 02.08.16 and Educational opportunities in Audit and book keeping for women”. 80 Sadhana Women Development Bishop Heber College, Chief Guest, 03.08.16 Centre, Inauguration of Activities Triuchirapalli. for 2016-17 81 Invited Chief Guest for the Gender Cauvery College for Women, Chief Guest 11.08.16 Sensitization Programme for Triuchirapalli Gender Champion Club

82 “Sensitization on Health, Indian Institute of Management, Resource 12 08.16 Gender,and Child Sexual Abuse” Trichy (IIM-T), REC School, person Thuvakudi 83 Women Entrepreneurship to [CEDI]-National Instittute of Resource 17.08.16 Development Programme at Centre Technology, Tiruchirapalli Person for Entrepreneurship Development Incubator 84 Inauguration of “Jute Fair South Indian Jute Association”, SRT Chief Guest 18.08.16 Hall, Tiruchirapalli 85 Clinical Research Committee organized by Clinical Research Resource 21.08.16 Organised Awarenes Programme on Committee, FOGSI, at SRM Hotel, person PCPNDT Act and MTP Act to Tiruchirapalli speak on the Research Needs among the Adoelscent Girls, 86 Inaugurated the Bhuvaneswari Milk Naadar Chathram, Tirchirapalli Chief Guest 21.08.16 Agency 87 Women Entrepreneurship Centre for Entrepreneurship Resource 22.08.16 Development Programme Development Incubator [CEDI]- Person National Instittute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli 88 “Clean up India” to speak on “Role organized by the NSS National Resource 24.08.16 of Students in Keeping the College and Thuimai India Iyakkam,, Person Environment Clean and Protected, Triuchirapalli 89 “Orientation for Gender Studies at Nehru Memorial College, Resource 26.08.16 Puthanampatti, Tiruchirapalli Person 90 Tsunami affected village to speak FIN Trust Kameshwaram,, Resource 27.08.16 on “ Potential for Women Nagapatinum Person Entrepreneurship Development” , Nagapatinam 91 Annual Day of “Thaneer Sutru To speak on speak on Gender and Resource 28.08.16 Soozhal Amaippu” Environment at Kalaikaveri person college,Tiruchirapalli 92 ICSSR sponsored two day National PKR Arts College for Women, Chief Guest 23.09.16 Seminar on “ Rural Women Gopichettipalayam, Tiruchirapalli Entrepreneurship Skills, Development in India” 95 Invited Resource person to speak on John Britto Middle School, by SSA Resource 25.10.16 “ Handling- Out of school youth” to Triuchrapali person the Out of School Youth Teachers” 96 Resource person for the SSA Primary School Tiruchrapalli Resource 02.11.16 Gender Sensitization for the Block Corporation , Subaramanipuram person Level Teacher Educators organized by SSA 97 Refresher Course in Social Sciences Human Resource Development Resource 7.11.16 to speak on “Feminist Research Centre, Bharathidasan University Person Methodology” organised by the Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University by the Department of Economics 98 IAWS XV National Conference Department of Women‟s Studies, Invited 8 -10. 11.16 2017 Organizing Committee University of Madras, Chennai member Meeting 99 Seminar on “New Education Policy St. Josephs HSc Tiruchirapalli Guest Speaker 12.11.2016 issues and challenges” organized by Platform for Protectign Education Rights, and Tamil Nadu Science Forum 100 Inauguration of “ Women Readers Panchayat Library Thirupanchali, Chief Guest 17.11.16 Circle” in the Thirupanchali Village Trichirapalli Library on the women empowerment programmes 101 Two day Annual Conference of Erode Arts College, Erode Resource 20.11.16 Association of Economists of Tamil Person Nadu (AET), to speak on “Gender Dimensions of Economic Development and the impact of the demonetization on the marginalized and women” at the Erode Arts and Science College, Erode 102 “5th Annual International South Eastern University of Srilanka, Chair person 23.11.16 Conference 2016 organised by the Oluvil, Srilanka presented a paper on and presented a Faculty of Management and “Promoting Women paper Commerce, Southern Eastern Entrepreneurship through Women University of Srilanka, Srilanka Entrepreneurs Association of Tamil Nadu (WEAT) – an Innovative value addition of Academic Research to the Society- A case Study in Tamil Nadu India” at the 103 Menstrual Hygiene Management Govt. Girls HSC, Keeranur, Resource 29.11.16 Programme at Govt Girls HSC, Pudukottai person Keeranur 104 24th National Children Science MAM College Tiruchirapalli Valedictory 30.11.16 Congress college, organized by Address Tamil Nadu Science Forum 105 Human Resource Development Kerala University Thiruvandhapuram Resource 10.12.16 Centre, (HRDC) Kerala University persons invited Resource person for the Women‟s Studies to talk on Introduction to Women‟s Studies 106 One Day workshop on Women Bharathidasan Government Arts Invited 14.12.16 Empowerment organized by College, Pondicherry Resource Bharathidasan Govt College, Person Pondicherry 107 VHNSN College of Arts and VHNSN College of Arts and Resource Person 15.12.16 Science, Five Day Capacity Science, Virudhunagar Buildign and Rural Women Empowerment 108 Indian Women Empowerment and Traicon Events Pvt Ltd Bangalore Resource Person 16. 12.16 Leadership Summit organized by IWELS, Bengaluru to talk on “ Engaging Next Generation: Role of Universities and Educational Institutes in empowerment future Women Leaders” 109 One day Seminar on Inner Wheel Club and Chief Guest 07.01.17 “Women Empowerment” to speak Cauvery College for Women, on Women Empowerment Tiruchirapalli 110 One Day Workshop on “ Women Department of Commerce and Resource Person 09.01.17 Entrepreneurship Development “ Management, Vivekanda College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode, Namakkal

111 -XV IAWS National Conference on Indian Association for Women‟s Co-ordinator “ Women in Changing World: Studies at University of Madras, 21.01.17 Restructured Inequalities: Counter Chennai and co-ordinated the currents and Sites of Resistance” “Women Writers Panel on the Women in the Changing World” 112 Inauguration of the Prestigious XV Indian Association for Women‟s Resource Person 22.01.17 IAWS National Conference on “ Studies at University of Madras, Women in Changing World: Chennai Restructured Inequalities: Counter currents and Sites of Resistance” Treasurer IAWS 113 Presented a paper on “ Women‟s Indian Association for Women‟s Presented a paper 22.01.17 Studies; Beyond Employability and Studies, at University of Madras, Marketability” at the sub theme” Chennai Teaching Women‟s Studies “ in XV IAWS National Conference on “ Women in Changing World: Restructured Inequalities: Counter currents and Sites of Resistance” 114 Panel with Women‟s Studies Indian Association for Women‟s Co ordinator 23.01.17 Centres supported by UGC at the Studies at the University of Madras, XV IAWS National Conference on Chennai - “ Women in Changing World: Restructured Inequalities: Counter currents and Sites of Resistance” 115 Panelist in the Round Table on Indian Association for Women‟s Panelist 24.01.17 Women‟s Studies to talk on Studies at University of Madras, Challenges of UGC Women‟s Chennai – Studies Centres” at XV IAWS National Conference on “ Women in Changing World: Restructured Inequalities: Counter currents and Sites of Resistance” 116 One day Workshop on “ Women Saradha College for Women, Salem Resource Person 27.01.17 Empowerment” to talk on Socio Economic Empowerment of Women” 117 One Day Workshop on “ Progress Institute of Rural Management Participated 28.01.17 and Prospects of MGNREGS: Anand. Gandhigram Rural Institute, Validation and Policy Workshop” Partnership for Economic Policy and Indian Council for Social Sciences Research (ICSSR) 118 Participated in the One Billion Vimochana an Organization working Participated 29.01.17 Raising Programme at Bangalore for Women‟s Rights Banglore 119 All India Consultation on IPC and Vimochana in collaboration with Participated 30.&31.01.07 498A Centre for Law and Policy Research Bangalore 120 School Annual Day address the R.C School, Sempattu, Tiruchirapalli Chief Guest 03.01.17 School Students on importance of Girls Education 121 Inauguration of Nammazhvar Alangudi, Pudukottai Chief Guest 03.02.17 Minor Millet Canteen and address to the Rural Women on need for promoting Women Entrepreneurship among the rural women” 122 Vth Annual National Conference of S. M Joshi College Pune. Resource Person 04.02.17 Indian Life Skills Association to chair a session on Gender and Life Skills 123 Gender Sensitization and Menstrual Gender Champion Club, Cauvery Resource person 08.02.17 Hygiene Management to the College for Women, Tiruchirapalli College Students 124 Gender Sensitization and Public Vivekananda College of Arts and Resource Person 09.02.17 safety of Women Science, Tiruchengode.

125 Regional Office “ Country Strategy Action Aid India, Regional Office, Resource Person Review” Regional Consultation Chennai 11.02.17 126 Tamil Nadu Educationists C.K Higher Secondary School, Resource person 12.02.17 Association Two Day Conference Cuddalore to speak on “ The role of Teachers in Moulding the Youth towards promoting Gender Equality 127 Finalizing the Draft Child Rights Asha Nivas, Chennai organised by Expert Member 13.02.17 Policy invited by Child Rights Tamil Nadu Child Rights Commission Government of Tamil Commission Chennai, Nadu 128 Gender Sensitization for the Gender Jamal Mohammed College, Resource person 14.02.17 Champion Club Volunteers Tiruchirapalli 129 Two day Career Counselling for RGNIYD,Sriperampudur, to talk Resourceperson 15.02.17 SC/ST Students organised by EVR on Self Employment College funding by Opportunities for SC/ST Youth at EVR College, Tiruchirapalli 130 Two Day Legal Awareness Department of Commerce, Resource Person 17.02.17 Programme to speak on Sexual Manonmanium Sundaranar Harassment at Work places University, Tirunelveli, supported by (Prevention, Prohibition and National Commission for Women- Redressal) Act 2013 131 Gender Sensitization Programme REC School, organised by IIM Resource Person 21.02.17 and Child Sexual Abuse Students for the social project 132 Women Empowerment - invited NSS students Aiman College for Resource Person 21.02.17 talk Women, Tiruchirapalli 133 Graduation day and Convocation Wahoo Wajeeha Women‟s College, Chief Guest 22.02.17 Day, Distribution of Degrees Kayalpatinam, Tiruchendur

134 National Workshop on “Public Department of Women‟s Studies, Resource person Safety of Women – Issues, Bharathidasan University, 23.02.17 Challenges and Concerns” Tiruchirapalli 135 Women Entrepreneurship Aiman College for Women, Chief Guest 25.02.17 Development Programme at the Tiruchirapalli EDC, Aiman College, 136 Adolescent Awareness Workshop Bharathidasan University College, Resource 25.02.17 to speak on issues of Adolescent Veppur,organised by Payir NGO Person Girls Perambalur 137 National Seminar on “ Gender and Department of Women‟s Studies, Presented a 27 &28 02.17 Social Barriers for Women Bharathidasan Univesity Paper and Co- Scientists and Technocrats- ordinated Challenges and Concerns” 138 Gender sensitization for school IIM Tiruchirapalli Students Resource 01.03.17 children at Government High Person School Thuvakudi 139 Gender and Language with special University, Tirur, Kerala Resource 02.03.17 reference to at the Person Five-Day national workshop cum seminar on Feminist Linguistics 140 Two Day Workshop on “ Gender Gender Studies Unit, Rajiv Gandhi Resource 03.03.17 Analysis – co-ordinate the National Institute of Youth Person workshop Development, Sriperampudhur 141 94th and 95th Orientation courses for Human Resource Development Resource 07.03.17 the College Teachers to speak on Centre (HRDC) Bharathidasan Person Gender and Development University Tiruchirapalli 142 International Women‟s Day 2017 State Bank of India Officer‟s Chief Guest 08.03.17 Association (SBIOA) School, Tiruchirapalli, Banana Research Station, 143 International Working Women‟s Action Aid, Regional Office, Resource 09.0317 Day to speak on Dalit Feminism Chennai Person 144 International Working Women‟s Care College, and Periyar Dravidar Chief Guest 10.03.17 Day Kazhagam, Tiruchirapalli 145 International Working Women‟s PMSS NGO, Pudukottai Chief Guest 15.03.17 Day 146 Inauguration of National Workshop Chistu Raj College, Department of Chief Guest 15.03.17 on Intercollegiate Meet Commerce Tiruchirapalli 147 Gender Sensitization Programme H.H. Rajas Govt Arts College, Resource 15.03.17 Pudukkottai person 148 Gender Sensitization Programme to Bishop Heber college, Resource 16.03.17 speak on Importance of Gender Tiruchirappalli person Studies 149 Orientation on Sexual Harassment Human Resource Development Resource 16.03.17 at Places Act 2013 go HRDC Centre, Bharathidasan University Person Orientation Course College Teachers 150 Gender Sensitization Programme to JJ College of Engineering, Resource 17.03.17 speak on Importance of Gender Tiruchirappalli person Studies 151 Gender Sensitization Programme Bharathidasan University Constituent Resource 17.03.2017 College, Srirangam person 152 Gender Sensitisation Programme J J College of Engineering, Trichy Resource 17.03.2017 person 153 SASTRA University, Presentation SASTRA University, Thanjavur Resource 18.03.17 about Thaneer Organization‟s Person activities 154 Gender Sensitisation Programme J J College of Arts & Science & Govt Resource 20.03.2017 College for Women, Pudukkotai person 155 Southern Regional Two Day Department of Women‟s Studies, Resource 21 &22.03.17 Workshop for UGC Women‟s Bangalore University, Bangalore to person Studies Centre, on “Develop speak on “ Needs and Challenges of Inclusive, Development Oriented Women‟s Studies as an Academic Curriculum for Women‟s Studies” Discipline 156 Orientation on Sexual Harassment Bharath College of Science and Resource 24.03.17 at Workplaces Act 2013 Management, Thanjavur, organized Person by ICC, SHWP BDU 157 Women Leadership Development Cochin University of Science and Resource 27.03.17 Programme Technology, Coachin Person 158 National Seminar on "Gender Thiyaga Raja College of Arts and Valedictory 28.03.17 Challenges in smart cities- Science, Madurai and Advisory Address interventions and innovations Committee meeting through cyberspace and ICT" 159 National Seminar on "Gender Thiyaga Raja College of Arts and Key note 29.03.17 Challenges in smart cities- Science, Madurai Address at the interventions and innovations Inaugural through cyberspace and ICT" 160 International Women‟s Day and Resource 31.03.17 Tamil Nadu Association for Women inauguration of Women Advocates Person Advocates, at Tiruchirapalli Association 161 National Human Rights Chief Guest 31.03.17 Department of History, Commission Sponsored One Day Bharathidasan University, Training Programme on Human Tiruchirapalli Rights 162 One Day “Capacity Building Resource 01.04.17 B.S. Abdul Rahaman Crescent Programme for Women in Higher Person University, Vandalur, Chennai Education” 163 Rotary clubs of Manaparai Queens Inaugural 08.04.17 Rotary Club, Manaparai Inauguration Address 164 One day Workshop on “ Gender UN Women and Social Watch at chief guest 11.04.17 Budgeting” State Planning Commission, Chennai 165 World Women‟s Day SNEHA NGO, Nagapatinam Chief Guest 18.04.17 166 RUSA sponsored National Seminar Perumthailaivar Kamaraj Teacher Chief Guest 27.04.17 on “Gender Perspectives” Education College, Karaikal 167 One Day De-briefing Workshop on Invited Expert 28.04.17 “61st Session on Commission on UN Women and EKTA, Madurai Status of Women held at US” 168 Humanities and Social Sciences, 05.10.17 One day Workshop on “Gender , Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)- Political Participation and Madras, Chennai Invited Expert Representation in India”,

169 “Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Resource 18.05.17 All India Radio, Tiruchirapalli Educated Women and Youth” Person 170 "Preventive Mechanism for Chief Guest 30.06.17 Vivekanandha College of Arts and Teenage Girls and Women from Science, Tiruchengode, Namakkal Social Vulnerabilities" 171 Inauguration Internal Complaints ADM College for Women, Chief Guest 05.07.07 Committee (ICC) of Sexual Nagapatinam Harassment at Work places ( Prevention , Prohibition and Redressal_ 2013 Act 172 Inauguration Internal Complaints Bishop Heber College for Women, Chief Guest 07.07.17 Committee (ICC) of Sexual Tiruchirapalli and Resource Harassment at Work places ( Person Prevention , Prohibition and Redressal_2013 Act 173 Invitee as Member Dialogue EKTA, Madurai for the The Policy Resource 08.07.17 Forum, 61s Committee on Status of Dialogue Forum to discussion on Person Women the Goal 5 of SDG : Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 174 Three Day Entrepreneurial College of Engineering, Resource 10.07.17 Awareness Programme to talk on Tiruchirapalli person “Identification of Entrepreneurial Opportunties” 175 Foundation Course on Gender Nehru Memorial College, Resource 12.07.17 Studies Tiruchirapalli Person 176 Women Entrepreneurial Women Entrepreneurs Association of Resource 12.07.17 opportunities Tamil Nadu Person 177 Two days National Level Women‟s Studies Centre, Tumkur Resource persons 15.07.17 Workshop on “A Blue Print of University, Tumkur Women‟s Studies in – Taking it forward Women‟s Studies Centre: way forward 178 Entrepreneurship Development Sengamalathayar College for Chief Guest 19.07.17 Programme Women, Mannarkudi, Thanjavur 179 One Day Seminar on “Role of ” Sengamala Thayar College, Chief Guest 02.08.17 NGOs in promoting Mannarkudi, Tiruvarur Entrepreneurship 180 One Day Regional Consultation on Centre for Women‟s Studies, Justice Resource 04.08.17 “ Current Status of Women‟s Basheer Ahamed College, Chennai Person Studies Centres in India” 181 Two day Entrepreneurship K. Ramakrishna College of Resource 09.08.17 Development Programme Engineering, Siruganur, person Tiruchirapalli 182 One day Entrepreneurship Training Women Entrepreneurs Association of Resource 10.08.17 Programme for Women organized Tamil Nadu. Tiruchirapalli Person 183 Regional Convention on “ ” Regional Association for Women‟s Resource 04.08.17 Women‟s Studies Centres: Current Studies and Justice Basheer Ahmed Person Status and Challenges Sayeed college, Chennai 184 DST sponsored Three Day Ramakrishna College of Engineering, Resource 09.08.17 Entrepreneurial Awareness Tiruchirapalli. person Programme to talk on “Identification of Entrepreneurial Opportunities” 185 Sexual Harassment at Work places” Annai College of Engineering and Resource 16.08.17 Technology, Kumbakonam person 186 Gender Sensitization programme Idhaya college for Women, Resource 16.08.17 for Gender Champion Club Kumbakonam Person members 187 Gender Sensitization programme Idhaya college for Women, Resource 18.08.17 for Gender Champion Club Kumbakonam Person members 188 One day workshop on Research Vivekanda College for Arts and Resource 19.08.17 Funding Agencies and How to write Science, Tiruchengode person Research Proposal 189 IAWS National Convention for UGC by Indian Association for Resource 23.08.17 continuation of the Scheme of Women‟s Studies, New Delhi Person Women‟s Studies 190 DST sponsored Three Day Saradha College for Women,Salem Resource 28.08.17 Entrepreneurial Awareness person Programme for to deliver lecture on “Objectives, Concepts and Entrepreneurial Scenario in India 191 inaugurate the Environmental Club Ramakrishna College of Engineering, Chief Guest 30.08.07 Siruganur, Tiruchirapalli 192 Teachers Day programme Tiruchirapalli Corporaiotn Middle Chief Guest 05.09.17 School Edamalaipattipudhur 193 Orientation Programme for College Human Resource Development Resource 06.09.17 Teachers Centre, Bharathidasan University, person Tiruchirapalli 194 Orientation for the NSS Programme Bishop Heber College, organized by Resource 08.09.17 Officers NSS, Bharathidasan University person 195 NSS Programme Officers to speak NSS, Bharathidasan University at Resource 08.09.17 on Health Issues among Youth and Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirapalli Person constitution of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to prevent Sexual Harassment at Workplaces organized 196 Two Day National Conference on Dept of English, National College, Resource 09.09.17 “Marginalized Literature: Indian Tiruchirapalli Person Text and Context” 197 Seminar on seeking a Political Tamil Nadu Textile Sector Women Chief Guest 11.09.17 solution to the issues and challenges Workers Union, Dindigul of Women Workers in textile and garment sectors 198 One Day EDP Women Entrepreneurs Association of Resource 12.09.17 Tamil Nadu ,Tiruchirapalli person 199 Invited expert to offer consultancy University of Pondicherry, Resource 13.09.17 on WSCs activities Pondicherry person 200 One Day Gender Sensitization Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai Resource 14.09.17 Programme” Person 201 IAWS EC Meeting and one day University of Ranchi, Ranchi Invited expert 15.09.17 workshop on the National Conference Sub Theme on “Women‟s Studies- Counter currents” 202 One day Training of Trainers Jamal Mohammed College, Resource 20.09.17 Workshop for the Gender Tiruchirapalli Person Champion Club and Legal awareness to Students of affiliated colleges 203 One day consultation on 498A VIMOCHANA, Bangalore Invited expert 23.09.17 supreme Court Judgement 204 One day Orientation on Foundation Resource 27.09.17 Nehur Memorial College Course on Gender Studies to the Person Tiruchirapalli students 205 Book Release „Vitharakalli Chief Guest 02.10.17 Sona Engineering College, Salem Vizhithelunthal 206 MSME-DI Govt of India sponsored Resource 05.10.17 “Women Entrepreneurship Skill School Mathur, Tiruchirapali Person Development Programme” 207 Master Assessors for theTraining “ National Institute for Rural Invited Expert 06.10.17 Modules for Women in Panchanyati Development and Panchayat Raj, Raj Participation Hyderabad 208 Inauguration of Entrepreneurship Inaugural 09.10.17 Development Programme for Anna University, Tiruchirapalli Address Engineering Students 209 Invited Lecture“ Capacity Building Resource 09.10.17 ” Social Action Movement for Fund Raising for Projects on Pudukottai Person Women Empowerment 210 Inauguration of the Gender Bharathidasan University Constituent Chief Guest 09.10.17 Champion Club College Ortahanadu 211 Inauguration of “Entrepreneurship Chief Guest 10.10.17 Development Programme and GTN College, Dindigul introduction of Skill training for the Students” 212 Invited Lecture Programme to Resource 27.10.17 speak on “Gender Mainstreaming in Human Resource Development Person Social Sciences” for the Refresher Centre Bharathidasan University Course Participants of Social Triuchirapalli Sciences, 213 Book release “Who is the Likable Chief Guest 27.10.17 Person” written by Dr. Kannupillai, At Bothi Study Centre Tiruchirapalli Retd ADGP, Ahemadabad 214 National Seminar on “ Engendering Centre for Women‟s Studies, Chief guest 28.10.17 Academic Disciplines” Bangalore University and Regional Association for Women‟s Studies, South India 215 One day Workshop on “Gender Resource 03.11.17 Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Mainstreaming-Evolution- Policies person Youth Development, and Programmes –Gender Sriperampudhur Budgeting 216 Two Day Workshop to initiate Invited Expert 04.&05 .11.17 Vimochana, Bangalore Courts of Women for 498A IPC 217 Gender Sensitization Programme Center for Women‟s Studies, Resource 18.11.17 University of Pondicherry, Pondi Person 218 Indian Association for Women‟s Invited expert 19 &20.11.17 Studies Oak Foundation sponsored University, National Conference on “Changing Hazaribagh, Jharkhand Worlds of Tribal Women” 219 International Day for Elimination of Chief Guest 27.11.17 All forms of Violence Against Anna University. BIT Tiruchirapalli Women on the Theme “ Leave No One Behind: Elimination of All forms of Violence Against Women 220 Six day Capacity Building National Institute of Technology, Chief guest 09.12.2017 Programme for Women Managers Tiruchirapalli in Higher Education Organized by National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli 221 National Consultative meeting on Centre for Women‟s Development Invited expert 12.12.2017 Social Economy of Sex Selection: Studies, New Delhi Exploring Family Development Linkage 222 Gender Sensitization Programme Sengamala Thayar Educational Trust Chief guest 22.12.2017 Women‟s College, Manarkudi Workshop on Sexual Harassment at HRDC, Bharathidasan University. Resource 06.01.2018 work places to the participants of person Refresher course

223 Workshop on Sexual Harassment at Human Resource Development Resource 07.01.2018 work places to the participants of Center, Bharathidasan University person Refresher course in Nano Science 224 Orientation programme for NSS NSS Bharathidasan University Resource 09.01.2018 Programme officer, interaction on Person gender and Life skills

225 Gender issues in society to Rotary Rotary Club of Tiruchirapalli Resource 09.01.2018 Club of Tiruchirapalli person 226 Two day National Conclave of National Institute of Rural Invited Expert 18 & Partner Institutions for the Project Development and Panchayat Raj, 19.01.2018 “Transforming India through Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad. Strengthening PRIs by Continuous Training and E-enblement” 227 Invited Refresher Course on Human Resource Development Resource 20.01.2018 Education to speak on Centre, Bharathidasan University, Person “Engendering Education” Tiruchirapalli 228 National Seminar on “ Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed Chief Guest 22.01.2018 Infrastructure in India: Issues and College for Women, Chennai Challenges” 229 International Seminar on “Global Bharathidasan University, Resource 24.01.2018 Warming and its impact on Women Tiruchriapalli person and Environment” in collaboration with Emmas International, France and Kudumbam NGO 230 One day National Seminar on PSG Institute of Management Resource 29.01.2018 “Inclusive Higher Education in Coimbatore person Changing National priorities" 231 Entrepreneurship Development MAM college of Engineering Resource 06.02.2018 Programme for Educated youth Siruganur, Tiruchirapalli Person 232 Two day National Seminar on “ VV Vanniaperumal College for Invited 07.02.2018 Entrepreneurship Development – Women, Virudhunagar. Resource Paradigm Shift in the Indian person Context” 234 One day Orientation on Gender Srimad Andavan Arts and Science Organized and 08.02.2018 Studies and Gender Fest College, Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli Served as Resource person 225 Women Entrepreneurship Srimud Andavan College of Arts and Resource 19.02.18 Development Programme Science College, Triuchirapalli Person 226 Refresher Course in Women‟s Resource 27. &28.02.18 Studies to speak on i. Development HRDC, Bangalore University, person in a Gender Perspective ii. Bangalore Engendering Academia and Research 227 National Seminar on Gender AVC College, Manampandhal, Chief Guest 07.03.18 Equality and Women Development Mayiladuthruai 228 International Women‟s Day Dhanalaksmi Srinivasan College of Chief Guest 08.03.18 programme and Seminar Technology, Samayapuram, Tiruchirapalli Menstrual Hygiene Management Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirapalli Resource 08.03.18 and Women Empowerment NSS special camp at Sirugmani person 229 National Seminar on “Gender and Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Valedictory 09.03.08 Development” Youth Development, Address Sriperampudhur Resource person 230 International Women‟s Day at All India Democratic Women‟s Chief Guest 10.03.18 Ragavendra Arts and Science Association. College Chidambaram 231 International Women‟s Day Ladies Club, BHEL, Tiruchirapalli Chief Guest 10.03.18 organized 232 International Women‟s Day Tamil Nadu Progressive Women Invitee 10.03.18 Advocates Association Tamil Nadu Sathanaiyalar Virudhu 233 International Women‟s Day Cathedral Church, Chief Guest 10.03.18 Tiuchirapalli Chief Guest 234 National Seminar on Contributions Centre for Women‟s Studies, Resource 13.03.18 of Women‟s Studies in India, University of Mysore, Mysore person Invited 235 UGC NET CBSE Workshop NEW UGC, NEW Delhi. Subject Expert 19.03.18 to Delhi. 24.02.18 236 National Workshop on “ Women‟s Srimad Andavan Arts and Science Resource 30.03.18 Rights are Human Rights” National College, Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli Person Human Rights Commission 237 Entrepreneurship Awareness District Industries Centre, Resource 02.04.18 Programme Tiruchirapalli person 238 Gender Sensitization and Anna University College, BIT Resource 11.04.18 Adolescent Health Awareness Campus, Tiruchirapalli Person Programme for Engineering Students 239 Gender Sensitization Programme EVR College, Tiruchirapalli Resource 12.03.18 to UG Students person 240 Hostel Day to speak on Women Dhanalaksmi Srinivasan College for Chief Guest 12.03.18 Leadership Women Perambaur

241 International and National Women Development Cell, ONGC, Guest Speaker 23.04.17 Affirmative and legal initiatives Karaikal. towards women empowerment 242 Women Entrepreneurship Cauvery College for Women, Resource 29.04.18 Colloquium by Tamil Hindu Daily, Tiruchirapalli person Trichy 243 SWAYAM 0-MOOC workshop Library Science & HRDC, Participated 03.05.18 Bharahtidasan University Participant 244 Thiru Thavathurai Araneri LNB Girls‟ HSc, Lalgudi Chief Guest 05.05.18 Kazhagam, for 70th Annual Day Programme to speak on Bharathi Penniyam 255 Seven Day Short Term Course on Department of Women‟s Studies, Resource 07.05.18 “Capacity Building for Women Bharathidasan University Person to Managers in Higher Education” handle “Women‟s Studies Perspective “UGC Manual 256 Seven Day Short Term Course on Department of Women‟s Studies, Resource 09.11&13.05. “Capacity Building for Women Bharathidasan University Person to 18 Managers in Higher Education” handle “Women and Academic Leadership” UGC Manual 257 Women in Public Sector BHEL, Tiruchirapalli Invited Speaker 11.05.18 Enterprises (WIPS) to speak on Understanding Gender and Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Work Places” 258 102nd Orientation Programme for UGC-HRDC Bharathidasan Resource 21.05.18 College and University Teachers Univ,Tiruchirapalli person 259 All India Radio Live Programme AIR, Tiruchirapalli Resource 07.06.2018 interaction on "Women Person Empowerment and Guidance" 260 Seminar organised by Menstrual Seminar Hall, Woman NGO, Resource 09.06.2018 Hygiene Management Consortium Keeranur, Pudukottai person (MHMC) spoke on "Social Taboos on Menstrual Hygiene Management 261 Gender Sensitization for the Community Awareness Research Resource 18.06.18 Garment Sector Workers Redeemed Action Trust (CARE-T) Coimbatore, person from Sumangali Scheme and Kothagiri research survey, Kothagiri, Coimbatore aged 14-23 years 262 Gender Sensitization for the Community Awareness Research Resource Person 19.06.18 Garment Sector Workers Redeemed Action Trust (CARE-T) Coimbatore, from Sumangali Scheme, and at Valparai Research Survey at Valparai, aged 14-23 years 263 Gender Sensitization for the Community Awareness Research Resource 20.06.18 Garment Sector Workers Redeemed Action Trust (CARE-T) Coimbatore, person from Sumangali Scheme, Research at Kothagri Survey at and Sulur, Coimbatore aged 14-23 years 264 Minor Research Study on “ Sulur, Valparai Coimbatore and Resource 18.06.2018- Prospects and issues of the Women Sulur Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu person 20.06.2018 Labourers redeemed from Camp Labour Scheme in textile sector” 265 Seminar on Qualitative Research Department of Women‟s Studies, Resource 21.06.2018 Methods” for M.A and Ph.D University of Calicut, Calicut. Person Women‟s Studies invited 266 Three-day Research Methodology Department of Criminology, Resource 30.06.2018 Workshop for Ph.D. Research University of Madras in collaboration Person Scholars and spoke on “Gender with M. S. Swaminathan Research Perspectives and Gender Foundation, Chennai Mainstreaming in Academic Research” 267 Orientation on Prevention of Sexual HRDC, Bharathidasan University, Resource 07.07.18 Harassment Act 2018, to the Tiruchirapalli Person Refresher Course Participants in Life Sciences,

268 Orientation on Prevention of Sexual HRDC, Bharathidasan University, Resource 09.07.18 Harassment Act 2018, to the Tiruchirapalli Person Refresher Course Participants in English, Department of English at Palkalaiperur 269 Orientation for the Newly admitted Palkalaiperur Campus, Bharathidasan Resource 09.07.18 students of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli person University on activities of Anti- Ragging, Women Harassment, Grievance and counselling and Legal Aid Centre 270 One Day workshop on “ Start Up Higher Education Department of Participated 10.07.2018 Mission and Skill Development” Tamil Nadu at Anna University, deputed by Bharathidasan Chennai University 271 International Conference on Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Resource 12.07.2018- Changing Contours of Women's Department of Management and person 13.07.2018 Paid and Unpaid Work” to speak at Labour Studies, , Mumbai the plenary session on "Young women in Textile and Garment Sector: A global Concern” on 12-7- 2018 272 Inaugural Address at the Fashion Jamal Mohammad College, Chief Guest 17.07.18 Technology and Costume Tiruchirapalli Desinging Association to speak on “Women Entrepreneurship Development” 273 “Workshop on “Ragging Free Anti-Ragging Cell Bharathidasan Resource 18.07.18 Campus” spoke on “ “Preventing University Person Sexual Harassment at Work places, Bharathidasan University 274 Seminar on “Indian Economy” Dept of Women‟s Studies and Dept Organised 24.07.18 of Commerce and Financial Studies, Bharathidasan University, Khajamalai Campus,Tiruchirappalli 275 Refresher Course in Commerce and Human Resource Development Resource 27.07.18 Management Studies to talk on “ Centre, Bharathidasan University, Person Women in Leadership and Khajamalai Campus, Tiruchirapalli Management” & Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Work places” 276 Seminar on “Women Vivekanda College of Arts and Resource 28.07. 18 Empowerment through Women Science for Women, Tiruchengode, person Entrepreneruship” Namakkal 277 ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar GTN College of Arts and Science, Resource 2&3.08.18 on “Environmental Dindigul, Person Sustainable Development achieving through Swatch Bharath Mission” 278 “Gender Sensitization for Gender Jamal Mohammed College Resource 06.08.18 Champion Club “ Tiruchirapalli Boys in the forenoon Person and girls wing in the afternoon.

279 One day Workshop on Intellectual Department of Educational Inaugural 14.08.18 Property rights Technology, Bharahtidasan Address University, Tiruchirappalli 2018 Bharathidasan University, Special 15.08.18 Khajamalai Campus, Tiruchirappalli Address

290 IAWS and RAWS organized two AVIT, Paiyanoor, Kancheepuram. Resource 17 &18.08.18 day Regional Consultation on “ Person Women‟s Studies : Contemporary Relevance: Challenges and Concerns and Future Action” 291 DST sponsored Entrepreneurship K.Ramakrishna College of Chief Guest 20.08.18 Awareness programme to talk on to Engineering talk on “ Product Selection and Technology Transfer of Technology from R&D Labs and others and choice of Appropriate 292 Small Industries Association Small Industries Association Theni at Resource 25.06.18 Chennai one day Seminar on Uthamapayalaym person Women Entrpreneurship Development 293 National Seminar “Access to GVG College, Udumalpet. Resource 30.08.18 Livelihood for Persons with person Disabilities”

294 Gender Champion Club Activities Cauvery College, Tiruchirappalli Resource 31.08.18 inauguration person

295 “Women Entrepreneurship Women Entrepreneurs Association of Invited 31.08.18 Development Programme on Tamil Nadu Resource Service Industries” Person

296 UGC NET workshop in Women‟s National Testing Agency, New Delhi Subject Expert 03 -08..09-18 Studies UGC NTA New Delhi

297 Memorandum of understanding for Department of Rehabilitation Chief guest 18.09.18 exchanging skill training for Sciences, Holy Cross College and Persons with disabilities Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli 298 One Day Orientation programme on Nehru Memorial College, Resource 19.09.18 “Gender Studies “ Puthanampatti for the UG students Person for Self Financing section in the forenoon and Aided Section 299 Women Entrepreneurship Training The United Welfare Organization, Resource 22.09.18 Progarmme for the Rural Muslim Ramanathapuram Person Women, Vallinokkam 300 Short Term Seven day programme Dept. of Women‟s Studies, Resource 24.09.18 & on „Capacity Building Programme Bharathidasan University, person 30.09.18 for Women Managers in Higher Tiruchirappalli Education „ for the College Teachers 301 Book Release function on “ Serin Social Service Society Chief Guest 24.10.18 Kalaintha Kanavugal” written by R. Dindigul and Tamil Nadu Textile Vitchalan Workers Union. 302 Short Term Course on “Rural Centre for Entrepreneurship and Skill Resource 25.09.18 Entrepreneurship Development Development and Bharathidasan person School of Management, Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli 303 International Conference on NKR Govt Arts College for Women, Resource 27.09.18 “Addressing Climate Change and Namakkal person its impact on Agriculture and Infrastructure” 304 Refresher Course in Social Sciences Human Resource Development Resource 28.09.18 “Social and Gender Analysis of Centre, Bharathidasan University, person Community Resource Tiruchirappalli Management‟ 305 One day Intercollegiate Training of Jamal Mohammed College, Resource trainer Programme (ToT) for the 03.10.18 Tiruchirappalli Person Gender Champion Club Volunteers 306 EDII DST Govt of India sponsored Department of Commerce and Resource 05.10.18 Entrepreneurship Development Management on Vivekanda College person Programme for Women, Namakkal 307 Women Entrepreneurship United Welfare Organization, Resource 06.10.18 Development Programme at Ramanathapuram person Keelakarai, Ramanathapuram

308 National Workshop on Department of Women‟s Studies, Key Note 10 & 11.10.18 “Performance and Challenges of Bharathidasan University Address Women Teachers in Higher Education” 309 Refresher Course in Gender Studies Human Resource Development Resource 13.10.18 to speak on Gender and Centre, University of Calicut person Development” and evaluate the projects of the Participants 310 One Day Seminar on Contributions PG& Research Department of Key note 15.10.18 of Bharat Ratna Dr.A.P.JAbdul Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross address kalam towards Empowerment of College,& Department of Women‟s persons with Differently abled Studies Tiruchirappalli 311 Seven day Short Term course on Dept. of Women‟s Studies, Chief Guest “Art of Research Article writing Bharathidasan University, and Resource 22.10.2018 and promoting citation index” Tiruchirappalli Person 312 Ministry of Women and Child Department of Women‟s Studies Resource 30.10.18 Development sponsored three day Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Person Training programme on Gender Budgeting for Government Officials 313 Seven day Short term training Action Aid -Urban Action School Invited Expert 1&2 .11 2018 programme on “Women Workers in Labour Movement” 314 Reflect and comment on YUVA Centre, Navi Mumbai, Resource 02.11.18 “Organizing Home Based Workers‟ Mumbai Person 315 Ministry of Women and Child Department of Women‟s Studies Resource 14.11.18 Development sponsored three day Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Person Training programme on Gender Budgeting for Government Officials 316 National seminar on “Vision for an Department of Women‟s Studies, Resource 15.11.18 Inclusive Society: A Feminist Bangalore University, Bangalore and Person Perspective” Indian Sociological Society 318 Women Empowerment in a Gender Association of Indian Universities Resource 28.11.18 and Inclusive Perspective and Women‟s Studies Centre, Jamia person &29.11.18 Islamia Milia, New Delhi

Ph.D Produced in Economics, Management and Women’s Studies:

Sl.No Academic Name of the Title Year Candidate

1 2002-04 Dr. R. Kunjammal Gem Cutting Units in Pudukottai District a Case Study

2. 2004-05 Dr S Rajeswari Entrepreneurship Development through SHG women: 3. 2005-06 Dr. A. Mohammed Women Entrepreneurship in Micro Abduallah Enterprises 4. 2005-06 Dr. . A. Manivel Institutional support and non-supported Entrepreneurs a Comparative Analysis

5. 2006-07 Dr R.Karunaharan. Fishery Economy and Institutionalised Panchayats and others Comparative Analysis

6/ 2009-10 Dr. S. Devi Women Entrepreneurship in Urban Thnajuavur 7 2009--08 Dr. R. Amudh Rani A Study on SGSY supported Women Entrepreneurs

8 2008-09 Dr. Anita Ratnam Gender Analysis of Kaisika Purnam

9 2012-13 Dr. S. Chokalingam Tourism Entrepreneurship in Tiruchirapalli Urban

10 2013-14 Ms.K.T. Kalaiselvi A Study on Inclusiveness of Women in Local Governance in Tamil Nadu

11 2013-14 Ms. C. Poorani A Study on the impact Media Representations on the body Image of Women working in information Technology, Companies in Chennai

12 2014 -15 Ms.R. Gayathiri A Study on issues of Adolescent Girls in Camp Labour Scheme in Tamil Nadu

13 2015 – 16 Ms.S. JillyPhilippa Alcoholism and Domestic Violence – A Gender Perspective Analysis 14 2017-18 Ms.A. Kamila Migration, Feminization of poverty leading to HIV/ AIDS among dry land Farmers

15 2018-19 Ms.A. Ramija Bee A study on Assisted Reproductive Technology Special Focus on Surrogacy- Gender Concerns, Issues & Challenges on Reproductive Role of Women

Details of Ph.D. Pursuing with the guidance of Prof. N. Manimekalai

1. Ms. T. Poongkothai “A study on issues and Challenges of Women in the Disability Possible Strategies of Empowerment- A Gender Analysis”

2. Ms.A. Ramija Bee A study on Assisted Reproductive Technology Special Focus on Surrogacy- Gender Concerns, Issues & Challenges on Reproductive Role of Women 3. Ms. R. Revathi A Study on Early Marriage and Malnutrition among Girls and its contributions to Maternal Death- A Gender Analysis" 4. Ms. C. Parvathy Return Migrants-The Pattern and Choice of Economic Participation in Rural Tamil Nadu- A Gender Analysis

5. Ms. Neelam Kumari Diary Women Co-operatives in Haryana 6. U.Nirmala Rani Justice for Rape Victims in Indian Criminal Justice System: A Reality of Myth? – An Extensive Study in Tamil Nadu from Victim Rights Perspective 7. Ms. P.Linshi A Study on “Old Age, Gender And Paid Labour: Lessons From Coir Sector In Kerala”.

Services Extended for Social/Community Development: Entrepreneurship Development Programmes for Women in Non-Conventional Areas • School Sanitation Improvement and Girl Friendly Initiatives – linking Sanitary Napkin Training for Women, SHG women to produce low cost cotton based sanitary napkin and sell it through Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine in Rural Schools and among Rural Women to motivate the rural women to follow hygiene practices and to address the issues of health including cervical cancer in extreme cased faced by women. • Supporting women to get the non-traditional and technical based training who are not formally quailed on the field to start engineering and fabrication units. • An Exclusive Industrial Estate for Women as a Cluster Engineering and Fabrication unit at Kumbakudi for 60 women with 20 industrial units as partnership concerns at Trichy and 20 women at Ranipet and Chennai with BHEL. • Initiation of an Association called Women Entrepreneurs Association of Tamil Nadu. • Created and supported 100s women entrepreneurs and another 100 women to become entrepreneurs in a separate Industrial Estate as Clusters. • Direct and indirect employment opportunities on home based activities to 1000 of women. • To more than 50 colleges, nearly 10000 women directly and lakhs of women through various Media. • Meet the Women at the Grass roots through various programmes organized by Colleges, NGOs, Government Departments, Students of Social Work, Women‟s Studies, etc and address them on the need for Economic Empowerment. • Gender Sensitization Training Programmes for Students- more than 50 & Gender Sensitization Training Programmes for school/college teachers more than 100

Foreign Visits Prof.N.Manimekalai, Director and Head 1. Invited to speaker on Status of Women in India, University of Vigo, Vigo, Galician, March 2005 2. Bharathiar Birth Anniversary, 11th -15th Dec 2011 Malaysia Tamil Sangam presented a paper on Bharathiar Penniyam on 12.12.2011 3. Special Expert Invitee for the International Conference on “Feminist Movement and Social Movements” to speak on “Role of SHG in Development in India” organized by Implicadas, Vigo Spain, University of Ournese, Vigo, Santiago during 7.10.13 - 16.10.13 4. invited for discussion, meeting with the municipal councilor to share about the status of women in indian context, safety and protective measures on08.10.13 at vigo galicia spain 5. invited resource person in the screening of a documentary film on “ cambia de papel” and reflections on the documentary film conducted by implicadas and vigo municipality, auditorium, vigo municipality, government of galicia oon 09.10.2013 6. invited resource person in the invited public lecture programme on social mobility and changing gender roles of women in india conducted by implicadas and santiago, govt of galicia, santiago municipality auditorium, govt of galicia, spain on 10.10.2013 7. invited resource person in the programme on women workers and their conditions in the global context and interaction with women entrepreneurs association – ame- on the nature of women entrepreneurship in india conducted by university of ournese, ournese, and university of vigo campus 0n 11.10.21013 8. invited resource person in the “feminist movement and social movements” – interaction on farmers trade union movement in empowering women, lesbian movement as part of feminist movement, and shg movement and its role in development of economy conducted by „implicadas, organised by implicadas, supported by government of galicia on 12.10.13 9. Invited resource for Six day Entrepreneurship Development programme is being organized at South Eastern University of , Oulvil, Sri Lanka and University of Jaffna simultaneously from 15th -24th Dec 2014 10. Invited resource for Six day Entrepreneurship Development programme is being organized at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oulvil, Sri Lanka and University of Jaffna simultaneously from 23rd - 28th March 2015 11 Invited Resource person for the seminar on “Business Management Capacity Development of Rural Women Entrepreneurs of India and Srilanka: Joint Workshop for Women Entrepreneurs of Srilanka and India 7th and 11h Sept 2015 , SEUSL, Oluvil 12. Invited resource person to women entrepreneurship development programme at South Eastern University of Srilanka and Jaffna University,Srrilanka7-11 September 2015 13. day Entrepreneurship Development programme is being organized at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oulvil, Sri Lanka and University of Jaffna simultaneously from 23rd - 28th March 2015 14. Invited resource person South Asian Women Entrepreneur Symposium organized by the asia foundation, invited participant and consultant, kathmandu nepal. 20th -22nd September 15 15. Participated and presented a research paper “promoting women entrepreneurship through women entrepreneurs association of tamil Nadu (WEAT) – an Innovative value addition of Academic Research to the Society- A case Study in Tamil Nadu India in the 5th Annual International Conference 2016 organized by the Faculty of Management and Commerce, Southern Eastern University. Srilanka on 23& 26 11.2016

Curriculum Development and Initiatives to Mainstream Gender Curriculum • Support in Designing Curriculum and programme guide for the Gender Studies P.G Programme at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development, Bharathiar University, Sri Padmavathi Vidyalaya, Tirupathi, Alagappa University, Mother Teresa University, Gandhigram University, etc. • Identified Need Based P.G Diploma and Diploma Courses on Life Skills and Counseling and Micro Enterprise Development. • Instrumental in introducing Foundation Course on Gender Studies to Under graduate courses to all the affiliated colleges of Bharathidasan University and published text book both in English and Tamil. Gender Sensitivity Curriculum in other Areas • Supported to have a syllabus on Gender in UNICEF HIV-AIDS Curriculum • One session to be devoted to Gender and Development in Orientation Courses to College Teachers in Academic Staff Colleges; • Elective Courses to other Discipline Students in the University on Gender and Development • Foundation Course on Gender Studies to all Under Graduate Students • Women and Legal Rights Course to all undergraduate students. • Gender Fest as an Extra Curricular Activity of Gender Club Volunteers in Colleges

National level Collaboration / Consultancy Industrial and other Institutional Tie-ups

S.No Type of Name of the Area of Support Received Institution Institution Collaboration

1 Educational Bharathidasan IT based Training Web Designing & Computer Institutions University for women Based training Technology Park [BUTP]

National Institute of Welding Training Promote Women in Technology and Computer Engineering Units through Basics Training imparting computer, welding literacy

Department of School Adolescent Health Weekly Awareness Education and Life Skills programme on adolescent health and hygiene

Reach Technologies, MoU for Textile To formalize the experience of Bangalore based Certificate the workers in informal Courses sector.

Gender Club Logo Sensitization Jamal Mohammed College and Governing Council

Self Employment Training and Gandhigram Trust Training Counselling

Capacity Building Sensitization, University Grants programme for Awareness, Commission Women in Higher Motivation, Education Capacity Building, Management Skills Enhancement

Gender Clubs and Gender Affiliated Colleges of BDU Gender Study Circle Sensitization

Women and Girls Current Trends US Consulate Education

Gender Positive Survey of data Bharathidasan University, Initiatives Anna University, Trichy, University of Madras, Anna University Chennai, and affiliated colleges

2 State Government Micro Small and Various Self Project formulation and Institutions Medium Enterprises Employment technical support for Women Development Institute Training Entrepreneurs

Life Insurance sponsorship Sponsorship for Seminars. Corporation of India Computers for computer literacy

Rehabilitation Home, Self Employment Issues and Challenges for Office of the Welfare Opportunities Visually impaired women and of the Differently Girls Abled Department

District Rural SHG retail outlet Marketing support for SHG Development Agency women

Tamil Nadu Industrial Promoting Women Support under Grow on Investment Entrepreneurs Entrepreneur Scheme and Corporation support for women trained

Women Development Skill Training on Masonry training, retail outlet Corporation of Tamil non-conventional for women SHG at Poomalai Nadu areas Campus

Social Welfare Office Women in distress, Government Schemes and victims of domestic support for women referred violence by DWS

Department of Health Health Awareness Resource persons and joint Tiruchirappalli programme on Health

District Seminar, awareness Infrastructure support Administration programmes

Depart of Welfare of Training and Training differently abled the Differently Abled, providing women. Tiruchirappalli participants

3 Central Bharath Heavy Creating Women Women Vendor and Government Electricals Limited Technical registration to BHEL Institutions Entrepreneurs

Counseling of Life Skills and SAVE, SSS, READ etc Adolescent Girls in Coping up Skills textile sector

Infrastructure Leasing Apparel Gainful employment to rural and Financial Services Manufacturing youth [IL&FS, CDI] Training

National Small Training Sponsorship for EDP, Skill Industries Corporation Training

Coir Board, Seminar Sponsorship for seminars Government of India

4 Civil Society Techno Economic Need Assessment IL&FS , New Delhi Organisations Background of Rural Survey on job region oriented courses

Women Entrepreneurs Tie-up for EDP and Training, consultancy, bank Association of Tamil Skill training for linkages, marketing etc. Nadu Women Entreprenerurs

SHG training towards Workshop Holy Cross Service Society inclusion of Differently Abled Women Menstrual Hygiene Training, Workshop NSS Bharathidasan University Management and Awareness

Honour Crimes: National Seminar All India Democratic Causes and Lessons Association for Women

Gender Training Workshop for BDU Inner Wheel Affiliated College Students and Teachers

Entrepreneurial Conference and Women Entrepreneurs opportunities for Seminar Association of Tamil Nadu Women and Youth

Sensitization on Training, Regional Association for Women‟s/Gender sensitization, Women’s Studies Studies, Status and awareness Role of Women‟s Studies in Higher Education 5 Non-Government Tamil Nadu Science Including scientific Taking gender & scientific Organisations Forum knowledge and awareness critical questioning skills

Reproductive Rights Workshop WIND Trust, Tiruchirappalli of Women - a Workshop for Women Leaders of Muslim Minority

Rights of Women Seminar Association for Unorganized Street Vendors Sectors

Fieldwork Intership Ford Trust

Pillaiyarpatti

6 Industries GK &Sons Engineering and BHEL tie-up for sub (International, Engineering Industry Fabrication contracting national, regional) Training to Women and other guidance

Confederation of Co-sponsoring Technical, Consultancy, and Indian Industries Women EDPs sponsorship

TIDTISSIA- Co-sponsoring Project Formulation, linking Industrial Association Women EDPs, skill with bank under STED training, etc project of DST

Cethar Vessels Pvt Lt Sponsoring for Work order for women Boiler Manufacturing various entrepreneurs / Students and Industry progarmmes and others Scholarship for the Students

GK &Sons Engineering and BHEL tie-up for sub Engineering Industry Fabrication contracting Training to Women and other guidance

G.B Industries and Training on Welding Training for women Engineering Welding and and job for women welders Engineering and Fabrication

Textile Association of In-Plant training for Gainful employment Karur, Tirppur, Erode, BPL Rural Youth Generation Cotton Blossom, Blue Chip, Sugam, New Gen Garments, Garments, Mahalakshmi Garments, etc

Rohini Herbal Herbal Plants Training for 100 Women to Industries cultivation and cultivate herbal plants and Marketing market

TVS Electronics Sanitary Napkin ToT for 25 Women who will Chennai Production be trainers in future.

Glo Life Sanitary Napkin Supply of Machines with Manufacturers and Vending Machine concession Lakhsmi Associates Promotion in Rural Schools

District Industries Government Support of women Centre‟s of sponsored Training entrepreneurs for subsidies Tiruchirappalli, and EDP, and encouragement to start Thanjavur, recognition of the the units Pudukkottai etc training given by the DWS for bank credit

Small Industries Infrastructure Engineering Cluster by Development support for Women Women in Industrial Estate Corporation [SIDCO] Entrepreneurs

BHELSIA Support for Women Raw material and in engineering and recommending to BHEL fabrication

Metal Care Industries Training Skill training on engineering and fabrication

7 Nationalized Nationalized banks Women Access to credit, sponsorship Banks Entrepreneurship for training programmes , promotion , bank guarantee, working training, capacity capital support etc. building etc

Impact of Micro Assessment of SIDBI, Chennai Credit reach of Micro Credit to Women

International Tie-ups/Collaboration initiated

Type of Institution Area of Collaboration Outcome Institution

UN Agencies UNICEF Gender Sensitivity ToT to Gender Sensitivity Training and HIV/AIDS Programme curriculum incorporated Coordinators

UNDEF, New Build Capacity of Women in Continuously working with women Delhi Politics in public life and motivate them to enter into politics.

UNESCAP, Consultancy on Harmful Identified various traditional Traditional Practices practices harmful to women and Thailand conducted a National Seminar

UNICEF, Chennai To support preparing Trainer MHM awareness, manual Manual on Promotion of development, training of Trainers Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescents Girls and Women

Educational University of Vigo, Consultancy on Micro Credit To share the Micro Credit Institutions University of Programmes\ Initiatives of India and the SHG Santiago model, the kind of womens‟ Status of Women in India movements, the issues faced by Implicadas Spain women, and analyse the root Issues of Working Women and causes in a global perspective. Girls in Textile sector

Indian Feminism

SHG Women Movement to empower rural women.

Toulouse School of Research Collaboration on Funding support for Village Economics, Village Resurveys Resurveys in Tamil Nadu to be Toulouse France released

University of Issues of Adolescent girls in Advocacy, Campaign Australia Textile sector

International U.S Consulate, Invitation to apply for small Facilitating the information on (State) Chennai grants and fellowship both fellowship and other openings in Government students and faculty U.S.A Institutions Women‟s Studies latest book Mentoring Workshop on on loan “Fulbright Fellowship”

Issue of free library card to visit their library

National Institute of International Conference Collaborative Conference and Agriculture Student Internship To conduct contacts of various departments Research [INFRA] Research Studies in Tsunami working on technology, innovation France affected villages in India and abroad.

International FINISH –WASTE, Financial Inclusion Improves Integrated Menstrual Hygiene Civil Society Netherlands Sanitation and Health Needs to Total Sanitation Organizations / [FINISH] to promote Voluntary sanitation by recognizing as Organizations Master Trainer in Sanitation

Sexual Violence Consultative Meeting on Keep informing the various Research Institute Sexual Violence Research openings on Women‟s Studies [SVRI], South Trends regularly Africa

Kamla Foundation, Placement of the Students for Internship and collaborative UK –Ford Trust internship research Sivagangai

Publications:

Recent Publications :

1. N.Manimekalai et. al (2013) (ed)” Abuse of Women and Girls: Manifestation of Gender inequality and unequal power” in “Violence Against Women and Children ; challenges and strategies” Periyar Maniammai University, ISBN 978-81-924764-4 2. R.Gayathri and N.Manimekalai [2013], “Pedagogy and Curriculum of Women‟s Studies” - Women‟s Link April-June Vol. 19. No. 2 ISSN 2229-6409

3. N.Manimekalai and Jilly Philippa, M. Sumathi[2013] , “ Gender Mainstreaming in Higher Education” - Women‟s Link - July –September .Vol. 19. No. 3 ISSN 2229-6409 4. K.T Kalaiselvi and N.Manimekalai [2013], Inclusive Growth and Inevitable Social Tensions- A Case of Scheduled Women in Tamilnadu. Journal of Current Trends in Education &Research-ISSN 0975-1114. Page: 08-14

5. C.P.Sokhalingam, N.Manimekalai and Clement Sudhahar [2013], “Entrepreneurial Approach to Tourism Development in Oman” International Journal of Management , ISSN 0976, Vol. 4, Issue 2, May –June. pp. 48-60

6. N.Manimekalai, Vandana Dave and Neelam Kumari (2015), Domestic Violence in Haryana : A grass root picture” in (ed0 Explorign Gender Issues in Multi Dimensional Approaches” Jeusin Francis, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirapalli ISBN: 978-93-81521-57-1 7. N.Manmiekalai (2012) “ Empowering Women through Micro Enterprises” on line journalfile:///C:/Users/admin/Downloads/manimekalai%20shg%20(1).pdf 8. N.Manimekalai (2015) Marine Fish Economy in India, (Ed) Dr.P.Balamirtham & Dr.C.Sivamurugan, Women in Fishery Economy - A Gender Analysis ISBN No:9789380509723 9. N. Manimekalai (2016)” Promoting Women Entrepreneurship Through Women Entrepreneurs Association of Tamil nadu (WEAT) – an innovative value addition of Entrepreneurship Academic Research to Society – A case Study in Tamil Nadu , India” in the Proceedings 5th Annual International Research Conference 2016 on Value addition through Evidence Based Innovatoins from Management Science to Society” published by Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Srilanka,ISSN: 2536-8859 pages 128-142 10. N.Manimekalai(2017), Gender Need and Issues in Smart Cities, Abstracts: National seminar on “ Gender Challenges in Smart Cities: Interventiona and Innovations Through Cyberspace and ICT, Women‟s Studies Centre, Thiagarajar College, Madurai Book Review: 11. N.Manimekalai Reviewed the Book and Presented the Review“ Kunal Pirai‟ authored by Creative Writer Ms. Themonzhi at Hotel Femina and presented the views organized by Manarkeni Research Circle Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Handbook Published: 12. N.Manimekalai (2015) Minor Millet based food items Recipe Handbook, with Kudumbam NGO Ootachathu Mikka (Siruthaniya ) Unavu Pathaarthangal Training Manual Published: 13. N.Manimekalai (2015) with Dr. Shanmugasundaram, ToT Manual on “ Sanitary napkin Production”, DIET, Triuchirapalli Other Publications:

i. Books Published, Edited and Articles in Edited Books 1. N.Manimekalai [1996], “Indo-China Socio-economic Background Compared” in [ed] B.Satyanarayana, “A comparative study of Foreign Direct Investment [FDI] in China and India- Problems and Perspectives” Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi. 2. N.Manimekalai [1999], “Nature and Characteristics of Women Entrepreneurs in India” in [ed] M.Soundrapandiyan, “Women Entrepreneurship – Issues and Strategies” Asish Publishing House, New Delhi. 3. N. Manimekalai [2000] NGO‟s Intervention through Micro-credit for Self-Help Women Groups in Rural Tamil Nadu” in [ed[ Kamta Prasad ,” NGOs and Socio-Economic Development Opportunities”, Deep and Deep Publications, New Delhi. 4. N.Manimekalai [2000], “Women in Non-Farm Employment: Case Study of Korai Processing in (ed) Koteswara Rao, Rural Employment: The Non-Farm Sector, Deep and Deep Publications, New Delhi. 5. N.Manimekalai, [2001], “Child Labour Elimination through National Child Laobur Project [NCLP] – Some Evidences from Tamil Nadu, in K.P. Kannan [ed.,] “Economics of Child Labour”, Deep and Deep Publications, New Delhi. 6. N.Manimekalai [2001] “ Abatement Cost of Industrial Pollution”, [Ed] Dr. N.Rajalakshmi “ Environment Cost and Economic Evaluation, Manak Publications, New Delhi-92 7. N.Manimekalai [2004] , “ Abatement Cost of Industrial effluent- a case of Distilleries” in N.Rajalakhmi,[ed] “ Cost of Environment Pollution” Manohar Publishiing New Delhi. 8. N.Manimekalai [2004], “Women entrepreneurs in traditional and modern micro enterprises”, in [ed] M.Soundarapandian, “Rural Labour Market”, Serial Publications, New Delhi. pp 179-205 9. N.Manimekalai [2005], “Women in traditional and modern micro enterprises in Tiruchirapalli district”, [ed] Soundara Pandian, “Rural Labour”, Ashish Publications, New Delhi. 10. N. Manimekalai [2007], “Impact of various forms of Micro financing on Women” [Ed] S. Ganesamoorthy, “Women Empowerment: Issues and Challenges”, Serial Publications, New Delhi 11. N. Manimekalai [2008], “Women in Micro Enterprises” [Ed] Bharagava,” Management and Enterpreneurship”, Sage Publications 12. N. Manimekalai and S. Suba[2010], “Periyar and Feminism” [Ed] Dr. Nedunchezhian, Bharathidasan University Publication. 13. “Gender Studies”,(2011) Publication Division, Bharathidasan University ISBN:978-81- 908078- 1-English Text Book 14. “Palinaviyal”,(2011) Publication Division, Bharathidasan University ISBN:978-81-908078-1- Tamil Text Book 15. N.Manimekalai (2012)“Women in Garment Sector in Tamil Nadu, issues and challenges:((ed) Norte ?Sur. Xenero no centreo Implicadas, Vigo, Spain published in Galician Languague ISBN 978-84-940299-2-9 International 16. N.Manimekalai et. al (2013) (ed)” Abuse of Women and Girls: Manifestation of Gender inequality and unequal power” in “Violence Against Women and Children ; challenges and strategies” Periyar Maniammai University, Tamil Nadu ISBN 978-81-924764-4-2 17. N.Manimekalai (2015) (ed)Marine Fish Economy in India, (Ed) Dr.P.Balamirtham & Dr.C.Sivamurugan, Women in Fishery Economy - A Gender Analysis ISBN No:9789380509723 18. N.Manimekalai, Vandana Dave and Neelam Kumari (2015), Domestic Violence in Haryana : A grass root picture” in (ed0 Explorign Gender Issues in Multi Dimensional Approaches” Jeusin Francis, Holy Cross College Tamil Nadu ISBN: 978-93-81521-57-1 19. N. Manimekalai (2016)” Promoting Women Entrepreneurship Through Women Entrepreneurs Association of Tamil nadu (WEAT) – an innovative value addition of Entrepreneurship Academic Research to Society – A case Study in Tamil Nadu , India” in the Proceedings 5th Annual International Research Conference 2016 on Value addition through Evidence Based Innovatoins from Management Science to Society” published by Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Srilanka,ISSN: 2536-8859 pages 128-142 20. N.Manimekalai(2017), Gender Need and Issues in Smart Cities, National Seminar on “ Gender Challenges in Smart Cities: Interventions and Innovations Through Cyberspace and ICT, Women‟s Studies Centre, Thiagarajar College, Madurai 21. J.A Arul Chellakumar, N. Prasanna, N.Manimekalai & P. Natarajamurthy, (2017) “District Human Development Report Pudukottai District Govt of Tamil Nadu 22. J.A Arul Chellakumar, N. Prasanna, N.Manimekalai & P. Natarajamurthy, (2017) “District Human Development Report Tiruchirapalli District Govt of Tamil Nadu 23. J.A Arul Chellakumar, N. Prasanna, N.Manimekalai & P. Natarajamurthy, (2017) “District Human Development Report Sivagangai District Govt of Tamil Nadu ii. Articles published in Journals: 24. C.Thangamuthu and N.Manimekalai [1989], “Generation of Employment for Women Through DWCRA” Journal of Rural Development, Vol. 9[4] pp. 431-438 March 25. C.Thangamuthu and N.Manimekalai [1989], “New Entrepreneurs of Engineering Industry in an Ancillary Industrial Estate” SEDME, Vol XVI, March. 26. S.Sundari and N.Manimekalai [1989], “Problems of Women Workers in Handloom Industry at Vengamedu”, Khadi Gramodyog, Vol. XXXV, No.6 pp 286-294 March. 27. N.Manimekalai [1989], “Problems of Ancillary Development” Feature Article Financial Express, August, 1989. 28. S.Sundari and N.Manimekalai [1990], “Problems of Women Workers in Paddy Processing Units”, Social Welfare, Vol.XXXII, No.10-11. pp14-17 Jan-Feb 29. S.Sundari and N. Manimekalai [1990], “ Role of District Industries Centre in Promoting Entrepreneurs in Tiruchy District of Tamil Nadu” Indian Journal of Economics, Vol. LXXI, Part I, No. 280. July 30. N.Manimekalai and S. Sundari [1990], “Pollution and Legal Control, Peninsular Economist, a Journal of Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu. Vol. III, No. 1-2, 1989-90 PP. 22-31 31. N. Manimekalai and S. Sundari [1991], “Female Labour in the Unorganised Sector of Mat Industries- Some Evidence” , The Indian Journal of Social Work, Vol.LII,No.2, pp. 195-203 April. 32. N.Manimekalai and R. Rajendran [1993] , “ Self-employment through DWCRA- a case study, Kurukshetra, July 33. N.Manimekalai [1993], “Tenants Struggle to bring a change in agrarian economy in Marungapuri”, Peninsular Economist, Vol.5, No,.1 PP 250-256 November. 34. N.Manimekalai [1993], “Studies on Entrepreneurship Development in Industrial Estates”, SEDME, Vo.20, No2, June. 35. N.Manimekalai [1993], “Successful Rural Self-employmed Entrepreneur – A Case Study” Documentation Bulletin, Vaikunthabhai Research Institute, Bombay, Dec. 36. N.Manimekalai and C.Thangamuthu [1994], “Success Status of Entrepreneurs measured by Entrepreneurial Success Index”, Asian Journal of Economics and Social Studies”, Vol. 13, No.1. Jan. 37. N.Manimekalai [1994], “Candle Making Units of DWCRA Beneficiaries” Documentation Bulletin, Vaikunthabhai Research Institute, Bombay, Jan-Mar. 38. N.Manimekalai [1995], “Prospects of Korai Cultivation in a wet village of Tamil Nadu”, Khadi Gramodyog, Vol .41, No. 4. Jan. 39. N.Manimekalai [1995], “Education and Entrepreneurship Development” Productivity, Vol.35, No.4.Jan.March. 40. N.Manimekalai and A.Mohamed Abdullah [1998], “Charcoal Production and Rural Entrepreneurship Development” Indian Economic Journal,Vol45, No.2 Nov-Dec 41. N.Manimekalai [1998], “Gem Cutting and Rural Entrepreneurship Development”, Kurkshetra, Feb. 42. N.Manimekalai [1998], “ Entrepreneurship Development in Industrial Estates”, Southern Economist, Vol .3, No.2 43. N.Manimekalai [1998]. “FDI Flows and Economic Development, Indian Economic Journal, , Conference Number PP 317-321.. 44. N.Manimekalai [1998], “ Performance of Khadi and Village Industries in Tamil Nadu”, Khadi Gramodyog, May 45. N.Manimekalai and R. Kunjammal [1998], “ Child Labour in Tiruchy District – an Overview”, Peninsular Economist, Vol.10.No.2 46. N.Manimekalai and A.Manivel [1998], “ Performance of Oil Seeds Production in Tiruchy District, Peninsular Economist”, Vol.10, No.2 47. N.Manimekalai and A.Mohamed Abduallah [1998], “Integrated Rural Development Programmes in Tiruchirapalli” Peninsular Economist, Vol 10, No.2. 48. N.Manimekalai [1998-99], “ Ensuring Food Security to Ultra Poor”, Peninsular Economist, Vol. 11, No.1 49. N.Manimekalai [1999], “Rural Women Beneficiaries of DWCRA Scheme” Kurkshetra, Vol47, No.9, June. PP.3-6 50. N.Manimekalai and R.Thirunavukkarasu[1999], “ Impact of Borewell Irrigation in Pudukottai District”, Kissan World, Vo.26, No.5, PP 37-40, March 51. N.Manimekalai and R.Kunjammal [1999], “Rag Pickers in Pudukottai,”, Social Welfare, Vol.46, No.8, Nov.1999 52. N.Manimekalai and A. Manivel [1999-2000] , “ Trends in Foodgrains Area, Production and Productivity in South Arcot,”, Peninsular Economist, Vol11, No 1&2 p. 151-158. 53. N.Manimekalai [1999], “ Entrepreneurship Development in Industrial Estates”, Proceeding EDI, March 54. N.Manimekalai [2000], “An Unpopular Budget 2000-2001”, Southern Economist, Vol38, No.2, Mar. 55. N.Manimekalai and G.Rajeswari [1999-2000], “Grass Root Women Entrepreneurship through SHGs”, Peninsular Economist, 12 [2]. 56. N.Manimekalai [1999], “NGO Intervention through Micro Credit for Self-Help Groups in rural Tamil Nadu”, Indian Economic Journal, Conference Volume. 57. N.Manimekalai and G.Rajeswari [2000], “Nature of Women Entrepreneurship inTiruchirapalli District” SEDME, 27[2], June , 58. N.Manimekalai and Chellam Balasundaram [2000], “Threats and Challenges of Green House Effect”, Productivity Vol. 59. N.Manimekalai [2000], “Women Empowerment through Self-Help Groups” MARGIN, Vol.32, No.4, July-Sep. 60. N.Manimekalai and R.Ganesan [2001],“ Global Women Entrepreneurs Profile : an Analysis: Southern Economist, Vol. 40, No. 6, July 5th . 61. N. Manimekalai and Rajeswari [2002], “Grassroots Entrepreneurship through Self-Help Groups [SHG]”, SEDME, Vol. 29, No. 2, June. 62. N. Manimekalai [2002], A Comparative Study of Working Women & Housewives”, Social Welfare, Vol. 48, No. 5, August. 63. N. Manimekalai [2005], “Giving Women their due with academics”, , Trichy 64. N. Manimekalai [2007], “Empowering Women – Self Help Groups and Micro enterprises”, Journal of e-social sciences 65. N. Manimekalai [2009], “ Gender and Higher Education”, Journal of Higher Education, St. Joseph College, Trichy 66. N. Manimekalai, Suba, and Gayathri [2011], “A Study on Stress Level Among the Adolescent Girls Working in Camp Labour Scheme in Textile Sector in ”, Macmillan Publications, School of Management Studies, VELS University, Chennai 67. R. Gayathri, N.Manimekalai and S. Suba “ Loss of Childhood and Vulnerability of Adolescent Girls belonging to Families undergoing situational crisis Global Research Pbulciations New Delhi 2013

68. S.Jilly Philippa and N. Manimekalai [2011], “Political participation of women in Southern Region of Tamil Nadu Challenges and Strategies”, Women‟s Link Vol.17, No 3. April. 69. N.Manmiekalai (2012) “ Empowering Women through Micro Enterprises” on line journalfile:///C:/Users/admin/Downloads/manimekalai%20shg%20(1).pdf

70. K.T Kalaiselvi and N.Manimekalai [2013], Inclusive Growth and Inevitable Social Tensions- A Case of Scheduled Caste Women in Tamilnadu. Journal of Current Trends in Education &ResearchISSN 0975-1114. Page: 08-14 71. N.Manimekalai and Jilly Philippa, M. Sumathi[2013] , “ Gender Mainstreaming in Higher Education” - Women‟s Link - July –September .Vol. 19. No. 3 ISSN 2229-6409 72. N. Manimekalai and Nagasubramanian [2014], “Socio Psychological determinants of small scale entrepreneurs, SEDME June 73. C.P.Sokhalingam, N.Manimekalai and Clement Sudhahar [2013], “Entrepreneurial Approach to Tourism Development in Oman” International Journal of Management , ISSN 0976, Vol. 4, Issue 2, May –June. pp. 48-60 74. N.Maniekalai E Publication- Full Report of the Research Project on “Impact of Various forms of Micro Financing on Women” submitted to Department of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, is available in the website of National Resource Centre for Women India 75. Ramija Bee and N.Maniekalai (2014) “Commercial Surrogacy: Honorable Profession for Women” article published in Growth Perspective of Social Work profession in the Changing Scenario, SELP Journal, ISSN: 0975-9999, Volume: IV, Page No: 227-231. 76. A. Ramija Bee and N.Manimekalai(2014) ““Procreation – Rights of Women” article published in International Journal ofEducation, Technology and Social Media- A Peer Reviewed Journal, APH Publishing Corporation, ISSN No: 2321-0885, Volume: III, Jan. –Dec. 2014, Page No: 51- 54.2014 77. N.Manimekalai (2017) “ Status of Women’s Studies and Experiences in Tamil Nadu” IAWS News Letter Feb 2017 78. A. Hidayathul Kamila and N.Manimekalai (2018) “A Study on the situation of Muslim widows and Housing Rights in Sivagangai District, Tamil Nadu”

A. Research Papers in Seminar Proceedings and as Monographs 79. “Implications of Environmental Degradation on Women” in the National Seminar Proceedings on “Environmental Impact in the Changing Global Context”, ADM College, Nagapattinam 2004 80. “Women Entrepreneurship: Issues and Prospects” in the National Seminar Proceedings of “Rural Women Entrepreneurship” by Dr. Bernardshaw, Vellaisamy Nadar College of Arts and Science, Madurai,2005 81. “Women Empowerment through Micro Financing” in the National Seminar Proceedings of Women Empowerment: Issues and Challenges”, Ganeshamurthy [ed] Sri Vasavi College, Erode. 82. “Women Entrepreneurship –Issues and Challenges” in the National Seminar Proceedings organized by the Centre for Women‟s Studies and Department of Economics, 21st -22nd Jan. 2005 83. Micro Financing In Promoting Women Micro Entrepreneurs Biennial Conference on Current Trends in Entrepreneurship Research” Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmadabad, 9th - 11th Feb. 2005. 84. Report of the Research Project on “Impact of Various Forms of Micro Financing on Women” Department of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, entire Report is available on the web site of Women‟s Studies Resource Centre, Feb 2005 85. A Study on Marginalised Women- A Case of HIV/Positive Women Biennial Conference of Indian Association of Women‟s Studies [IAWS], March 2005 held at Goa 86. Strategies for Eliminating Child Labour Seminar Proceedings of National Seminar of PSGR Krishnammal College for Women , Coimbatore, July 2005 87. Women Entrepreneurship In Biotechnology and Women Empowerment Seminar Proceedings of three day Symposium of Women and Biotechnology, organised by Department of Biotechnology, Mother Teresa Women‟s University, Kodaikanal, August 2005 88. Impact of Globalisation on Women Seminar Proceedings of a National Seminar on “ Problems and prospects of Indian Economy the Global Context” of ADM College for Women, Nagapatinam 2006 89. Annual Conference of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Tamil Nadu and Two day Seminar on “Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs” CWS and WEAT on 1st and 2nd June 2007 Proceedings and events published as Annual report. 90. Two Day National Seminar on “ Harmful Traditional Practices affecting the Health of Women and Children in India” Centre for Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, 8,9th December 2007 91. The Inclusive Strategies and Innovatable Social tension: A Case id Schedule Caste Women in Local Governance” National Seminar organised by University of Andra Pradesh, Andra, Oct 2010 92. “Situation Analysis and Need Assessment on Promoting Women‟s Participation in Politics” International Conference on “Women in Governance” organised by Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram, Dindigul April 2011 93. “Political Participation of Women in Southern region of Tamil Nadu– Challenges and Strategies” National Workshop on Innovative and Interactive Strategies for research and development in a knowledge society organized by Dept of Applied Research, Gandhigram 2011 94. A Study on Stress Level Among the Adolescent Girls Working in Camp Labour Scheme in Textile Sector in Dindigul District National Seminar organised by School of Management Studies, VELS University, Chennai 95. Anupavam Pesukirathu (Tamil) a compilation of Innovative Methods of Teaching by the Women Teachers at Primary Schools edited by Dr. N. Manimekalai, and Mr. Sivakumar 2006 96. Directory of Women Entrepreneurs in Micro Enterprises edited by Dr. N. Manimekalai, 2005 97. Women Empowerment – Issues and Strategies edited by Dr. N. Manimekalai, 2006 98. Gender Sensitivity Training Manual for Out of School Youth edited by Dr. N. Manimekalai 2006 99. “Pavaiyarin Pathivukal” edited by Dr. N. Manimekalai, 2006 100. Case Studies of Successful Women entrepreneurs edited by Dr. N. Manimekalai, 2006 101. Three day International conference on “Innovation, Technology and New Millennium Development Goals in India” Journal of e-Social Sciences 2007 edited by Dr. Symaramani and Dr. N. Manimekalai, 2007 102. Two Day Seminar on Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Women 2007 proceedings edited by Dr. N. Manimekalai 103. Two day Seminar on “Entrepreneurial and Export Opportunities for Women 2008” Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University and Women Entrepreneurs Association of Tamil Nadu,2008. Proceedings released. Edited by Dr. N. Manimekalai 104. UGC Sponsored Two day National Seminar on “Female Infanticide is Genocide- Possible Strategies and Interventions” March 2009. Proceedings released. 105. Department News Letter Released on March 21st 2009. 106. A monograph on “Issues and Challenges of Adolescent girls in the textile sector” with Suba and Gayathiri, 2010 107. Abstracts Proceedings of the seminar on “Social Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility – Role in Women Development, 2010 108. Research Papers for various Seminars & Conferences in Women‟s Studies, 2010 109. Training Manual for adolescents girls on Menstrual Hygiene Management, 2010 110. Menstrual Hygiene Management “Iyyam Pokkum Ariviyal- Madhavidai Melanmai” Books Reviewed: 111.N..Manimekalai Reviewed the Book and Presented the Review“ Kunal Pirai‟ authored by Creative Writer Ms. Themonzhi at Hotel Femina and presented the views organized by Manarkeni Research Circle Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Handbook Published: 113 N.Manimekalai (2015) Minor Millet based food items Recipe Handbook, with Kudumbam NGO Ootachathu Mikka (Siruthaniya ) Unavu Pathaarthangal Training Manual Published: 114. N.Manimekalai (ed) ToT-Training Manual on “Gender Sensitization Training Manual (2008) Department of Women‟s Studies Bhara ToT-thidasan University 115 N.Manimekalai, and A.S Padmavathy “Training Manual on “Menstrual Hygiene Management” Department of Women‟s Studies Bharathidasan University (2011) 116.. N.Manimekalai & Dr. Shanmugasundaram (2015) ToT Manual on “ Sanitary napkin Production”, District Institute for Education and Training. Tiruchirapalli Reports 117 Directory of Women Entrepreneurs in Tiruchirapalli Department of Women‟s Studies Bharathidasan University 2008 118. Anupavam Pesukirathu A collection of innovative teaching methodologies among Primary School teachers 2006 Department of Women‟s Studies Bharathidasna University 119. Hand book “ Iyyam Pokkum Ariviyal on Madhavidai -( Menstrual Hygiene Management) 2011, Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University 120 Annual Reports of UGC Center for Women‟s Studies since 2005-06 – 13 Reports 121 Annual Report of the Women Entrepreneurs Conference since 2006-07 – 11 Reports 122. News Letter of Centre for Women‟s Studies since 2008-09 123. Articles on “Tamil Feminist Thinkers” -Manudam Regional Magazine Quarterly since 2014 124. Manvasam Tamil Magazines, Madurai In addition Interview in Regional Women Based Magazines, periodically participate in All India Radio and Television for Women Empowerment Programmes.

Membership in Professional Bodies • Life Member in Indian Association of Women Studies – Treasurrer 2014-2017, Joint Secretary 2017-2021 • Life Member in Indian Economic Association • Life Member in Indian Society of Agricultural Economics • Life Member in Indian Society of Ecological Economics • Life Member in Indian Society of Labour Economics • Life Member in Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu • Life Member in Regional Association of Women‟s Studies, Founder Secretary • Life Member in Menstrual Hygiene Management Consortium and Founder Secretary and Former President • Life Member in Honorary President, Tamil Nadu Science Forum • Member in Women Power Connect • Life Member in Trichy Arivalar Peravai, Thaneer Organization and EC Member • Member Women Power Connect

Editorial Board

• Journal of Sexual Aggression www.tandf.co.uk/journals/tjsa • Journal of History and Social Sciences [JHSS] ISSN 2229-5798 University of Pune • Journal of Management Review ISSN • Compilation and Editor, News Letter of Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University • Co-Producer Documentary film „Agaram‟ on Menstrual Hygiene Management • Documentary Production support to Status of Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls in Krishnagiri Schools for UNICEF • Editor and contributor-Training Manual on Gender • Editor and Contributor-Training Manual on Menstrual Hygiene Management. • Pamplet on Menstrual Hygiene Management • News Paper Articles on Gender Studies/Women‟s Studies • Comments on emerging and current topical issues on Women and Gender in News papers, Magazines, etc • Interviews at All India Radio, State and Private TVs on Women and Education, Women Entrepreneurship, Status of Women in India, etc. both in the National and International levels.

Advisory Board Member

• Avinashi Deemed University, Coimbatore • Bharathiar University & Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, • Mother Teresa University, Kodaikanal, • Sri Padmavathi Mahila VishaVidyalayam.Tripathy • Periyar University, Salem. • Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai • University, Mangalore • Bishop Cotton College, Bangalore • Gandhigram University,Dindigul, • Ethiraj College Chennai, Chennai • Arul Anandar College, Madurai • Thiyaraja Colleg, Madurai • Lady Doak College, Madurai • Holy Cross College, Tiruchirapallli • Cauvery College, Tiruchirappalli, • Bishop Cotton College, • Members Secretary , Bharathidasan University Centre for Women‟s Studies • Advisory Committee Member, NSS, Anna University, Tiruchirapalli • Advisory Committee Member, NSS, Bharathidasan University • Advisory Committee Member, application of dance and cultural programmes Kalaikaveri College • Member Sexual Harassment at Work Places, Life Insurance Corporation of India • Member Internal Complaints Committee, National Banana Research Station Karur. • Convenor,Internal Complaints Committee, Bharathidasan University

National Level Positions and Recognitions: Member Selection Committee, UGC Major Research Project in Women‟s Studies 2014 Member, Project Proposal Assessment DST, Govt of India 2014 Member, UGC NET Workshop in Women‟s Studies since 2016 Member, Draft Child Rights Policy, Tamil Nadu State Child Rights Commission 2014-2017 Joint Secretary Indian Association for Women‟s Studies 2018-2021 Invited Expert for Reflection on Report on Status of Women, High Level Committee on Status of Women, Ministry of Women and Child Development Government of India 2014 Treasurer Indian Association for Women‟s Studies, 2014-2017 Founder Secretary Regional Association for Women‟s Studies since 2011 Founder Secretary Menstrual Hygiene Management Consortium 2010-2014 President Menstrual Hygiene Management 2014-16

Consulancy Services : • Gender Sensitization and Gender Mainstreaming • Capacity Building of Women in Higher Education • Research Skills and Proposal writing Skills • Life Skills and Management • Adolescent Counseling • Entrepreneurship Development • Menstrual Hygiene Management • Women Empowerment Programmes • Women Leadership Training

Awards Received

S.No Name of Award Awarding Agency Year

1. Research Award UGC, New Delhi 2001

2. Recognition to Services to Women Development Corporation, 2004 Women Government of Tamil Nadu

3. Young Economist Award Association Of Economist, Tamil nadu 2006

4. Best Social Worker Athma Institute of Mental Health, 2009 Tiruchirappalli

5. Young Achiever Award Nagammai Trust of Periyar Maniammai 2009 University, Tamil Nadu 6. Unnadha Sadhanayalar Makkal Sakthi Iyakkam, Tamil Nadu 2009 Award

7. Letchiya Penmani Woman NGO, Tamil Nadu 2009

8. Women's Day Award Dinamalar, Tiruchirapalli Tamil nadu 2010

9. Sathanaiyalar Award St. Joseph‟s College Alumini Association 2011

10. Sadhanalayar Award TamilNadu Press Employees Union 2015

11. Ariviyal Kalangium Tamil Nadu Thirukkural Society, Tamil 2016 Award Nadu

12. Nigari Award Manarkeni Research Journal Pondicheery 2016

13. Sutrupura Soozhal SASTRA University, Thanjavur Tamil Nadu 2017 Padhukavalar

14. Guardian of Women's Global Network for Sustainable 2017 Rights Development, Vellore Tamil Nadu

15. Excellence Award Twinkle Toes and Fitness Academy 2017

16. Women Achiever TamilNadu Progressive Women Advocates 2018 Recognition Association

17. Achiever Award JKC Trust Tamil Nadu 2018

Prof.N.Manimekalai Director and Head Department of Women‟s Studies Bharathidasan University Khajamalai Campus,Tiruchirappalli - 620 023 Tamil Nadu, India Tel: +91 431 - 2420357 Fax:+91 431-2407045 E-Mail: [email protected] www.bdu.ac.in