Dr. J. A. ARUL CHELLAKUMAR PROFESSOR & DIRECTOR - CCCD Contact Address : Department of Economics Bharathidasan University – 620 024 , Employee Number : BDU1620863 Date of Birth : 06- 05- 1962 Contact Phone (Office) : +91 431 xxxxxx Contact Phone (Mobile) : +91 9443113831 Contact e-mail(s) : [email protected], [email protected] Academic Qualifications: M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D,, Post Doc., LLB., MBA

Teaching Experience: 34 Years

Research Experience: 34 Years

Additional Responsibilities 1. Director, CCCD Areas of Research

International Economics and Development Economics

Research Supervision / Guidance

Program of Study Completed Ongoing Research Ph.D. 8 3 M.Phil. 91 - Project PG 283 - UG / Others 316 -

Publications

International National Others Journals Conferences Journals Conferences Books / Chapters / Monographs / Manuals 17 06 21 35 2

Cumulative Impact Factor (as per JCR) : 2.173 h-index : 03 i10 index : 02 Total Citations : 112

Funded Research Projects

Completed Projects

Budget S. Period Agency Project Title (Rs. In No From To lakhs) Impact of Industrial Pollution on 1 UGC 2011 2012 Agricultural Production in Tamil Nadu 1.2 with Special reference to

Consultancy Projects

S. Period Budget No Agency Project Title (Rs. In From To lakhs) SPC, TN 2013 2017 District Human Development Report, 3.00 1 SPC, TN 2013 2017 District Human Development Report, 3.00 2 District SPC, TN 2013 2017 District Human Development Report, 2.00 3 SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, Annavasal 1.00 4 Block, Pudukkottai District

SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, 1.00 5 Gandharvakottai Block, Pudukkottai District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, 1.00 6 Karambakudi Block, Pudukkottai District 7 SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, 1.00 Thiruvarankulam Block, Pudukkottai District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, S.Pudur 8 1.00 Block, Sivaganga District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, 9 1.00 Block, Sivaganga District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, Kannangudi 10 1.00 Block, Sivaganga District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, Ilaiyankudi 11 1.00 Block, Sivaganga District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, Kallal Block, 12 1.00 Sivaganga District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, Sivaganga 13 1.00 Block, Sivaganga District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, 14 1.00 Thirupuvanam Block, Sivaganga District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, 15 1.00 Kalaiyarkovil Block, Sivaganga District SPC, TN 2013 2017 State Balanced Growth Fund, Thuraiyur 16 0.50 Block, Tiruchirappalli District

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

Events organized in leading roles

8th International Congress on “ Climate Change, Territorial Classification & Socio- Economic Crisis” In Collaboration with Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies on Environment and Development, Mexico & Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 23rd – 27th April 2013.

Improvement of Professional Competence Course Place Date

04-04-1980 – 02-05- Orientation Course Bharathidasan University,Trichy 1989

Refresher Course - 08-02-1995 – 28-02- I Bharathiyar University, 1995

Refresher Course - 07-03-1996 – 03-04- II Bharathidasan University, Trichy 1996

Refresher Course - 14-11-1997 – 04-12- III Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore 1997

Overseas Exposure / Visits 1. Thailand (2014) 2. China (2017) 3. Singapore (2018) Membership in

1. Member- Coordinator- Examiner, Staff Selection Commission. 2. UGC Member for Major Research Project Selection Committee 3. Life Membership in Indian Economic Association 4. Honorary Membership in Indian Society of Labour Economics 5. Honorary Membership in Indian Econometric Society 6. Life Membership in Association of Economists of Tamilnadu. 7. Worked as Member of Scrutiny & Selection Committees for Nodal Officers of Kamraj University,2017. 8. Worked as Member of Selection Committee for University Affiliate College Principals as Vice- Chancellor‟s nominee for two years.

9. Worked as Member of committee for selection of Teaching posts for University of Kerala, CUTN Tiruvarur,Periyar University Salem & for University Affiliate College Principals as Vice- Chancellor‟s nominee.

10. Worked as Member of Autonomy Renewal committee for University Affiliate Autonomous Colleges as Vice- Chancellor‟s nominee.

11. Worked as Member in the UG Board of Studies for Economics Bishop Heber College, Trichy.

12. Worked as Member in the UG Board of Studies for Economics St. Xavier‟s College, Palayankottai.

13. Worked as Member in the PG Board of Economics, Bharathidasan University affiliated Colleges

14. Worked as Member in the Curriculum Development Cell, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur, Madurai.

15. Worked as Member in the College Development Committee, James College of Engineering & Technology, Nagarcoil.

16. Worked as Member in Doctoral Committee meeting

Editorial Board

1. Member in “PENINSULAR ECONOMIST” an Annual Journal from AET (UGC Journal No: 64464 – ISSN: 09768270)

Thesis Adjudicated

S. Year Title of Thesis University/College No

Post Graduate and Research Department Fiscal Decentralization and Urban of Economics, Sree 1 December, Service Delivery in Kerala: A Case Study Narayana College, 2014 of Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Sivagiri, Varkala, Corporation Kerala, Affiliated to Central University of Kerala

Department of 2 January Health Status of Women Workers in The Economics, 2016 Informal Sector of Kerala University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram.

December Urbanization in Kerala- A Case Study on 3 University of Kerala 2016 Kollam District

Financial Analysis of Value Added Tax 4 April 2017 and Its Impact on State Revenue in University Mysore Karnataka

Issues and Problems of Tank Irrigation December, Andhra University, 5 in Andhra Pradesh 2014 Visakhapatnam ( A Case Study of Srikakulam District)

Indebtedness Among Tribal households Osmania University, 6 June, 2015 A Study in Khammam District Hyderabad University

7 March, An Analysis of India’s Foreign Trade – A Madurai Kamaraj 2007 Time Series Analysis University, Madurai

Arul Anandar College (Autonomous), December, Consumption Pattern of Consumer 8 Affiliated to Madurai 2011 Durables in Coimbatore City Kamaraj University, Madurai

Arul Anandar College An Analysis of the Impact of Economic (Autonomous), March, 9 Reforms in India on Selected Macro Affiliated to Madurai 2011 Economic Variables Kamaraj University, Madurai

Arul Anandar College Empowerment of Women Through (Autonomous), 10 April, 2012 Small Scale Entrepreneurship in Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai Arul Anandar College (Autonomous), An Analysis of Social Sector Expenditure May, 2012 Affiliated to Madurai in India Since 1990-91 11 Kamaraj University, Madurai

Lady Doak College, Dynamics of Industrial Growth in Tamil Affiliated to Madurai 12 May, 2012 Nadu: A Structural and Spatial Analysis Kamaraj University, Madurai

PSG College of Arts and Science Productivity and Returns of GM Seeds: A (Autonomous), July, 2012 Case of BT Cotton in Coimbatore Region Affiliated to 13 Tamil Nadu Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

An Economic Analysis on Poultry 14 September, Farming with Special Reference to Bharathiar University, 2012 Broiler Contract Farms in (Tamil Nadu)

Lady Doak College, A Study of Women Entrepreneurs in Affiliated to Madurai 15 May, 2013 Madurai District Kamaraj University, Madurai

N. M. S. S. V. N. August, 16 A Study on the Performance of Self Help College, Affiliated to 2013 Groups (SHGs) in Sivagangai District Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

Thiagarajar College, 17 December, A Economic Study on Performance of Affiliated to Madurai 2013 Education in Kamaraj University, Madurai

An Economic Study of Water Madurai Kamaraj 18 April, 2014 Management in Madurai City University, Madurai

PSG College of Arts and Science Critical Evaluation of Indian Public (Autonomous), September, 19 Sector Banks in the Post Financial Affiliated to 2014 Sector Reform Period (2001-2012) Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

Manonmaniam An Economic Study of Solid Waste Sundaranar 20 April, 2015 Management in Tirunelveli City University, Tirunelveli An Economic Analysis of Sericulture in Annamalai University, 21 June, 2015 of Tamil Nadu Annamalai Nagar

A Study on Women Self- Help Groups March, Bharathiar University, 22 and Empowerment of Women in 2016 Coimbatore Coimbatore District

A Study on the Impact of Personal, Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore 23 February Behavioural and Psychological Factors 2016 on the Investment Decisions of the (Bharathiar Investors in Coimbatore City University)

Department of Economics An Analysis of Sectoral Performance of 24 June 2012 Madurai Kamaraj Indian Economy Since 1980-81 University Madurai-14

Department of Development of Entrepreneurial Skill Economics August 25 Through Self Help Group in Madurai Kamaraj 2016 Virudhunagar District University Madurai- 21

PSGR Krishnammal October Appeal of Gold ETF As An Investment 26 College foe Women 2016 Option to Investors in Coimbatore City Coimbatore – 641 004

27 September An Economic Study of Alcoholism in Madurai Kamaraj 2016 Coimbatore City University- Madurai

28 October An Analysis of Foreign Capital Flows in Madurai Kamaraj 2016 India Since 1990’s University- Madurai

Madurai Kamaraj 29 October Selected Parameters of the Govt. of India University, 2016 Since 1990-1991 Madurai

30 September A Study on the Growth of Public Madurai Kamaraj 2017 Revenue and Expenditure in India University,Madurai A Study of Growth, Partial Productivity PSG College of Arts and Production Function of Registered 31 June 2016 and Science Manufacturing Industry in India During Coimbatore 2000- 2001 to 2012-2013.

Research Projects carried out with Central/State assistance after Obtaining Ph.D., Degree

1. Dr.Malcam Adiseshiah Post-Doctoral Research Projects on ‘Occupational Shifts Among Rural Dalits in Perambalur Dt.’ With MIDS Fund Assistance at .

Contribution to education invitation, designing of new courses, curriculum etc., 1. Co-ordinated the designing process of 6 year M.Tech programmers in Geo Sciences, Bio- technology, Bio-Informatics and Computer Science. 2. Co-ordinated the process of Curriculum Designing and in the formation of Board of Studies for 6 year M.Tech programme in the University. 3. Co-ordinated the process of getting the nomen cloture of 4 year BS (Courses in Biotechnology, Geo Sciences Computer Science, Electronics and Bio-Informatics) by the UGC and to be started in BDU as first in the country. 4. Member in Board of Studies at St. Joseph’s College, Trichy. 5. Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy 6. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai 7. PG Board of Studies, Bharathidasan Unviersity, Trichy. 8. Member in Academic Council of St. Joseph’s College, Trichy. 9. Member in Academic Council of Sri AVVM Pushpam College, Poondi

Specification of teaching methods/any innovation followed by me. 1. CHALK & TALK 2. OHP-LECTURING 3. LCD-PRESENTATIONS 4. NET CONNECTIVITY USED 5. SMART CLASS SYSTEMS Evaluation methods adopted 1. Assignments 2. Seminars 3. Library Records 4. Papers Presented 5. GD 6. Quiz 7. Tests 8. Viva 9. Projects Administrative Experience

Date Total Experience Post Held Organization From To (In Years & Months) Bharathidasan Director, CCCD (i/c) 2017 Till Date 1 Year University Chair, School of 2011 2014 Economics and Bharathidasan 4 Years Commerce and University 2017 Till Date Financial Studies Professor and Head Bharathidasan 2011 2014 3 Years Dept. of Economics University Special Academic Bharathidasan Secretary to Vice- 2008 2010 2 Years University Chancellor Co- ordinator, UGC Bharathidasan Merged Scheme XII- 2010 2012 2 Years University Plane Bharathidasan NSS Co- ordinator 2010 2014 4 Years University Co- ordinator, Bharathidasan International 2008 2010 2 Years University Collaborative Cell Co- ordinator for Bharathidasan 2009 2010 1 Year Project Secretariat University Reader and Head of St. Joseph’s College the Department of 2004 2008 4 Years Trichy Economics St. Joseph’s College HOD of BBA 2002 2006 4 Years Trichy Associate NCC St. Joseph’s College 1996 2006 11 Years Officer Trichy

Total Service Period a. Date of appointment as Asst. Professor : 10.07.1984 b. Date of which Readership is Awarded : 10.07.1997 c. Date of Which Professorship Awarded : 19.07.2008 Extension Work/ Community Service:

a) A short account of my contribution to:

i) Community work such as vales of :Led Contingents from TN for National National integration, secularism, Integration camp at LEH, J& K State. Democracy, socialism, humanism, Peace, scientific temper, flood or Led Contingent from LEH to KARGIL SECTOR Drought relief, small family norms etc. J& K State Attended Medical/ Blood Donation Village Adoption/ Youth Training camps.

Participated in Flood Relief/ T Sunami Relief Work under taken by Trichy Group NCC.

ii) National Literacy Mission :Participated in Adult Literacy camps Participated in SHEPHERD campus.

b) Position held: Leadership role : i) Rendered Services as an Associate played in organizations linked NCC Officer 1 Copy, 2 (TN) Bn With Extension Work and NCC Infantry at St. Joseph’s College, National Service Scheme or From 01.01.2006 to 01.07.2006 (Ten Years)

NCC or any other similar activity : ii) Rending Service as NSS Co- Ordinator i/c for Bharathidasan University where NSS is having implemented for 104 Colleges.

iii) Administering Regular Activities and Special Special Camp Programmes of NSS Affiliating Colleges and then relishing funds To colleges to the turn of 1.25 Crores.

iv) Experienced in Auditing and Accounting For 1.25 crores annual allotments for colleges Implementing NSS under Bharathidasan University. c) Preparation of resource : i) M.A. Course Materials in Monetary materials including books, Economics for Bharathidasan University reading materials laboratory Distance Education. manuals etc. ii) Expert Stability Model for Indian Coffee. iii) Life of Sri Lankan Refugees in Tamil Nadu with UGC fund assistance.

Remedial Teaching methods : Remedial Classes for Weak Students of Both adopted by you Tamil Nadu UG & PG were undertaken.

Participation in corporate life :

( A short account of my contributions):

a) College/ University/ Institution : Member Boards of Studies at Various Universities and Colleges.

Member in Academic Council for SJC, AVVM. Sri Pushpam College, Poondi

b) Co- Curricular activities : Officiated college sports & March Pasts as NCC officer & RD Parades at New Delhi.

c) Enrichment of campus life : 1 Lakhs trees implantation/ Blood Donation/ SHPHERD VILLAGE Adoption.

d) Student welfare and discipline : Personality Dev. / parades in NCC/ Counselling/ Carrier Guidance. e) Membership/ Participation in bodies: Committee on Education and : Visiting Faculty for AVVM Sri Pushpam National Development College, JMC, BDU etc. Consultancy Experience:

Name of the Client / Nature of Consultancy Duration of assignment Organization Government of Perspective Plan, SBGF, Annavasal 2011- 2017 Tamil Nadu Block, Pudukkottai District Perspective Plan, SBGF, Government of Gandharvakottai Block,Pudukkottai 2011- 2017 Tamil Nadu District Perspective Plan, Government of SBGF,Karambakudi 2011- 2017 Tamil Nadu Block,Pudukkottai District Perspective Plan, SBGF, Government of Thiruvarankulam Block, 2011- 2017 Tamil Nadu Pudukkottai District Government of Perspective Plan, SBGF,S.Pudur 2011- 2017 Tamil Nadu Block, Sivaganga District Perspective Plan, SBGF, Government of Singampunari Block,Sivaganga 2011- 2017 Tamil Nadu District Government of Perspective Plan, SBGF,Kannangudi 2011- 2017 Tamil Nadu Block,Sivaganga District

Government of 2011- 2017 Tamil Nadu Perspective Plan, SBGF,Ilaiyankudi Block,Sivaganga District

2011- 2017 Government of Perspective Plan, SBGF,Kallal Block, Tamil Nadu Sivaganga District Government of Perspective Plan, SBGF,Sivaganga 2011- 2017 Tamil Nadu Block, Sivaganga District Perspective Plan, SBGF, Government of Thirupuvanam Block,Sivaganga 2011- 2017 Tamil Nadu District Perspective Plan, Government of SBGF,Kalaiyarkovil Block,Sivaganga 2011- 2017 Tamil Nadu District Government of Perspective Plan, SBGF,Thuraiyur 2011- 2017 Tamil Nadu Block,Thiruchirappalli District Tamilnadu Government Text Book Government of (Economics) Hr. Sec. Publication 2017 Tamilnadu Division Tiruchirappalli Urban Slum Development Planning 2015 Corporation

Participation & Contribution in relevant areas of higher education: Name of the Organisation Area of Specialization National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, International Business Tamilnadui Visiting Faculty Bharathidasan Institute of Management, International Business Tiruchirappalli International Conference on Bharathidasan University, “Climate Change, Territorial Tiruchirappalli Classification & Socio- Economic Crisis” Orientation Programme for Organiser Bharathidasan University, College and University Tiruchirappalli Professors Refresher Course for Bharathidasan University, College and University Tiruchirappalli Professors Indian Society of Labour Bharathidasan University, Joint Secretary Economics, 48th Annual Tiruchirappalli Conference (2007) World Trade Centre, Dubai International Economics Resource Person WTC, Peking University, International Economics China (International) Bangkok University Thailand International Trade

Any other Information

1. Have organised more than 20 Board of Studies 2. Have experience in assessing colleges of NAAC 3. Organised more than 100 Blood & Eye Donation Camps 4. Helped Chief Election Commissioner in conducting Election Awareness Rallies 5. Organising Green Houses in all the NSS Adopted Villages 6. Organising awareness cells of menstrual hygiene management 7. Organising Training Programmes for NSS

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ORGANISED

1. 8th International Congress on “ Climate Change, Territorial Classification & Socio- Economic Crisis” In Colloboration with Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies on Environment and Development, Mexico & Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 23rd – 27th April 2013.

PUBLICATION OF RESEARCH PAPERS (INTERNATIONAL)

1. “Child Labor in Urban Informal Sector of Palladam Taluk in Tirupur District” International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research, Volume No: 3, Issue No: 10, pp: 5433- 5443 (ISSN : 2455- 8834, UGC No: 63200)

2. “Child Labor in Urban Informal Sector of Tiruchirappalli City of Tamil Nadu State” International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, Volume No: 8, Issue No: 10, pp: 296- 309,(ISSN: 2249-2496, UGC No: 48887)

3. “Child Labor in Urban Informal Sector of Madurai City of Tamil Nadu State” Emperor International Journal of Finance and Management Research, Volume No: 4, Issue No: 01, pp: 16-23, (ISSN:2395-5929, UGC No: 45308)

4. “ The National Strategy for Small and Medium Enterprise Sectors Development in Sri Lanka”, International Education and Research Journal, Volume No: 3, Issue No:2, E- ISSN: 24549916, February 2017.

5. “Self Help India: Lessons from Bangladesh and Malaysia”, International Journal of Business and Social Science, Volume No: 5 Issue No: 8 ISSN 2219-1933, May 2017.

6. “Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar’s Contribution to Indian Economy”, Global Multidisciplinary Journal of Academic Research, Volume No:4 , Issue No: 3, pp:15- 22, ISSN: 23941758, July 2017.

7. “Female Child Labour in Unorganized sector of Palladam Taluk in Tirupur District” in the Journal ‘ROOTS International Journal of Multidisciplinary Researches, Volume Number:3, Issue Number: 5, ISSN: 2349-8684, September 2016.

8. ‘Role of Milk Cooperatives in Village Development of Karnataka State’, International Organization of Scientific Research, Volume No:18, Issue No: 8, 2016.

9. “Understanding the Efficiency of listed manufacturing Companies in East Africa using a non parametric Approach: A Case Study of Kenya”, Proceedings of the International Conference on “Trends in Multidisciplinary Business and Economic Research” (TMBER- 2014) Bangkok, Thailand, PP. 147-159, ISBN: 978-969-9948-00-8, March 2014.

10. “Modelling the impact of Economic crisis and women labour force participation in Kenya’s organized Sector”. Research Explorer, International Research on multidisciplinary, PP. 189-195, Vol. II, Iss. 12, ISSN: 2250 – 1940, July 2013.

11. “An Empirical Evaluation on Impact of Functional Competency on Performance of Kenyan Manufacturing Sector”. Asian Journal of Research in Social Science & Humanities, PP. 183- 201, Vol.3, Iss. 2, ISSN: 2249 – 7315, February 2013.

12. “Theoretical Foundation of Functional Competencies as Source of Comparative Advantage”. Radix International Journal of Research in Social Science, PP. 154-175, Vol.2,Issue:2,ISSN: 2250 – 3994, February, 2013. 13. “Efficiency Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Kenya: Evaluation and Policies”. International Journal of Management and Business Research,PP. 233-242, Vol.2, No. 3 (Summer) ISSN: 2228 – 7027, 2012.

14. Current Health Scenario in Rural India – An Overview- International Journal of Applied Management Research- Vol.2, pp. 306 -310, December 2010.

15. Policy For Sustainable Development In India”, International Conference Volume, UAS, Bangalore & Texas A&M University, Texas, USA., 2001.

PUBLICATION OF RESEARCH PAPERS (NATIONAL)

1. “A Theoretical Perspective of Effectiveness in Public Pricing Policy of Afro-Asian Public Sector” ‘Public Policy and Governance 2012’ Jointly organized by Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Public Affairs Centre, Bangalore, (Ed) Dr. Anjula Gurtoo, A. Udayaadithya, Shivaleela Birbitte, Revendra T and Valli Shobhana, (Pub) Excel India Publishers, New Delhi,PP. 197-203, ISBN N0.978-93- 82062-59-2, 2012.

2. “Problems and Prospects of Marketing in East African Community, A Case of Kenya” ‘Dynamics and Corporate Strategies for Survival and Growth’ Organized by Gujarat Technological University, India In Collaboration with Faculty of Management Parul Campus, Baroda, Gujarat, India, (Ed) Dr. Akshai Aggarwal and Dr. P. G. K. Murthy), (Pub) Excel India Publishers, New Delhi, PP. 142 – 148, ISBN N0. 978 – 93 – 81361 – 78 – 8, 2012.

3. “Problems and Prospectus of Women Entrepreneurs in MSMEs: A Case Experience of Pudukkottai District, Tamil Nadu” ,Dr.A.Selvakumar (Edt) in MSMEs in India Challenges & Opportunities, pp.11 -17, ISBN: 978-093-83213-13-9,2016.

4. “Impact of Cement Industrial Pollution on Agricultural Yield in Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu” Environmental Issues: Trends in Industrial Growth and Industrial Retreat, Organized by P. G. Research Department of Economics, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), , , India, (Ed) Dr. A. Royal Edward Williams and Dr. A. Periyanayagasamy), (Pub) Jazym Publication, Kajamalai, Trichy-23, PP. 38 – 45, ISBN N0: 978 – 93 – 81521 – 38 – 0, 2014.

5. “Interest Free Banking and Indian Economic Reforms”. Paper presented and published at National Seminar on Two Decades of Economic Reforms in India, organized by Department of Economics, Arul Anandar College (Autonomous), Madurai, India, PP.19-27, ISBN: 978-93-80686-66-0, Sep: 12th-14th 2013

6. “Public-Private Partnership of higher Education Financing in Kenya: The Case of User Fees”, 13th Finance Commission Recommendations – An Evaluation Public – Private Partnership in Social Sector, Peninsular Economist, Journal of the Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu, PP. 151 – 152, Vol. XXIV, No. 1, ISSN: 0976 – 8270, 2011 – 2012.

7. Dynamics of Food Security in Afro-Asian Countries” ‘Food Insecurity’ Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, (Ed) Dr. D Kumar, (Pub) Divine publishers, Tiruchirappalli,PP. 567 – 571, ISBN N0.978 – 81 – 920478 – 2 – 9, 2012.

8. “Export Diversification as a key Promotional Strategy for East African Community Trade Expansion” ‘Emerging Trends in Global Trade & Management’ Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India, (Ed) Dr. R. Murugan, Prof. K. Ramdoss, Dr. N. R. Nagarajan, Dr. L. Natarajan, Dr. A. Sujatha & Dr. K. Sadeeshkumar), (Pub) Agasthiar Noolagam, Tiruchirappalli, PP. 239 – 241, ISBN N0. 978 – 93 – 80530 – 42 – 0, 2012

9. “Is Investment Key Factor for Structural Transformation and Growth in East African Countries?” ‘Revitalising Global Business: Issues, Approaches and Strategies, Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education, Commerce Wing, Chidambaram, (Edts) Dr. K. Vijayarani, Dr. R. Elangovan, Dr. Sunder, Dr. D. Vijayarangam, Dr. J. Sundararaj, Dr. A. Murugarathinam, Dr. M. Julius Prasad, Dr. S. V. Murugesan, Dr. V. Selvarasu, Dr. A. Sivanandam, Dr. N. Kesavan, Dr. C. Natarajan (Pub) Manibharathi Publishers, Chidambaram, PP.944-946, ISBN N0.819222211–X, 2012.

10. Small Medium Enterprises in India- Third Concept –Vol. 24, No 285, November, pp.43-47, 2010

11. “WTO & Allied Issues”, on 2-3 Feb’2002 Conference Volume, Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade, New Delhi.

12. “The Living Conditions Of Dalits In Tamil Nadu”, UGC Seminar Series , Kakatiya University, Warangal-A.P., 2001.

13. The Problems based on Rural Women Entrepreneurs in India – An Overview- Accepted for Publication of the Edited Book on “ Rural Economic Issues and challenges’” (ISBN No: 978- 81- 920478-05).

14. “Globalisation and Depreciation of Rupee”, UGC Seminar Series , Gobi Arts& Science College, Gobi, 1999. 9. “Environments of River Cauvery”,UGC Seminar Series , St.Joseph’s College,1999.

15. “Globalisation and Convertibility of Rupee”, UGC Seminar Series St.Joseph’s College,1999.

16. “Indian policy on Sustainable Development of Bio- Resources”, UGC Seminar Series St. Josephs College, 1997.

17. “Price Behaviour of Vegetables in Trichy District:, Seminar Series, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 1994.

18. “1994- 95 Budget is Bold and Beautiful:, Southern Economist, March 1, 1994.

19. “1993- 94 Budget is Growth Oriented”, Southern Economist, March 4, 1993.

20. “Long Term Fiscal Policy – A Myth”, Peninsular Economist, Jan 1992.

21. “Union Budget Built in Economic Realities”, Southern Economist, March 3, 1992.

PAPERS PRESENTED (INTERNATIONAL)

1. Policy For Sustainable Development In India”, International Conference Volume, UAS, Bangalore & Texas A&M University, Texas, USA., 2001.

2. Presented paper Entitled on “Problems and Prospectus of Marketing in East African Community a case of Kenya” in International Conference on Dynamics of Global Recession: Economic and Corporate Strategies for Survival and Growth, Organised by Gujarat Technological University, Gujarat, Held on 6tt to 8th January 2012.

3. “Understanding the Efficiency of listed manufacturing Companies in East Africa using a non parametric Approach: A Case Study of Kenya”, Proceedings of the International Conference on “Trends in Multidisciplinary Business and Economic Research” (TMBER- 2014) Bangkok, Thailand., (Best Presentation Award)

4. Presented Paper entitled on “Strategies for Sustainable Development of Labour Perspectives in Power Loom Sector in Palladam Taluk of Tirupur District” at Christ University Bengaluru, in Collaboration with Master Sustainable Development and Organisations, Paris – Dauphine University, France on 8-9th November 2016.

5. “Indian Industries Problems vis-à-vis Globalaisation” International Conference Volume, P.R.Institute of Management, Tanjore-03,on Feb.6th & 7th 2004.

PAPERS PRESENTED (NATIONAL) 1. Presented Paper Entitled on “Child Labour in Urban Informal Sector of Madurai City of Tamilnadu State” in 38th Annual Conference of Association of Economists of Tamilnadu, Held at Mannar Thirumlai Naicker College Madurai, on 28th 29th October 2017.

2. “Child Labor in Urban Informal Sector of Palladam Taluk of Tirupur District” in 37th Annual Conference of AET at Erode Arts College, Erode. on 19th -20 November 2016.

3. “Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar’s Contribution to Indian Economy”, at Gandhigram Rural University, Dindukkal on 29-30 September 2016.

4. “Female Child Labour in Unorganized sector of Palladam Taluk in Tirupur District” at Mangayarkarasi College of Arts and Science, Madurai on 24- September- 2016.

5. “A Study on Problems Faced by Female Child Labor in Urban Informal Sector of Palladam Taluk in Tirupur District” in National Conference, Organized by RGNIYD and UNICEF held at RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur on 22-23 March 2016.

6. “Child Labour And Economic Growth: Descriptive Study” in 36th Annual Conference of AET at KKC College, Velur on 28-29 November 2015.

7. Presented Paper Entitled on “Violence Against Women in South Asia”, at National Level Seminar Organised by Department of Women’s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, held on 29th and 30th April 2013.

8. Presented Paper Entitled on Profile of Women Entrepreneurs and Analysis on Means to Elevate with Special Reference to India, at National Level Conference Organised by Research Department of Business Administraion, Rajah Serfoji Govt. Arts. College, Thanjavur held on 25th and 26th February 2013.

9. “Macro Economic Impact of Goods and Services Tax in India”, Two day national seminar Organised by Department of Economics, Sree Neelakanda Government Sanskrit College, Pattambi, Kerala, held on 31st January and 1st February 2012.

10. Presented a paper Entitled on “Is investment key for structural transformation and growth in east African countries” in the national conference, Organised by Department of commerce, Annamalai University, held on 19th December 2011.

11. Presented paper Entitled on “Can Inflation Targeting be tool for India” at State level seminar organised by Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, on 30th September 2011.

12. “Linkage between foreign direct Investment and Small and Medium Enterprises in India”, held at UGC Sponsored National Seminar, Department of Economics, Khjamalai Campus, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli -23, on 27th &28th Januray 2011.

13. “ Common Property Resources (CPRs) and the Rural Economy in India”, 31st Annual Conference of Association of Economists of Tamilnadu, at Sivanthi Aditanar College of Arts and Science College, Tiruchendur, on 8th and 9th January 2011.

14. “ Micro finance as a Tool for Poverty Alleviation through Micro Enterprises in Rural Areas”, held at a UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on “ Process and Perspectives of Knowledge Management in India” As Department of Economics, Holy Cross College ( Autonomous), Trichy- 2 on 1st and 2nd Feb. 2007.

15. “Continuing Education Programme: A case Study Among the Stone Quarry Women Workers of Pudukottai District” in a UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on “Process and Perspectives of Knowledge Management in India” at Department of Economics, Holy Cross College(Autonomous),Trichy-2 on 1st and 2nd Feb.2007.

16. “Economic Growth And Human Development” in 27th Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamilnadu, at Theivanai Ammal College For Women,Villupuram on 27th 28th Jan.2007.

17. “Agrarian Distress and Alleviatory Measures” in a Two Day National Seminar at Periyar University, Salem, on 14th & 15th,Dec.2006.

18. “Budget’2006-Implications to India in the Context of Globalization and Capital Account Convertibility” at ICFAI National College,Karur,on 1st April.2006.

19. “Education, Child Care and Gender Justice” at Two day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Human Rights and Duties held at the Centre For Dr.Zakir Hussain Studies,Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai-21. on 16th & 17th Dec.2005.

20. “Impact of Globalization on Indian Economy” a Lecture delivered at Theivanai Ammal College For Women Villupuram,on 18th Oct.2005. 21. “Globalization And Women Labor” held in a UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar at Jamal Mohammed College(Autonomous)Trichy-23 on 27th & 28th Sept. 2005.

22. “Modern Trends in Social Sciences Research “A Lecture delivered in a UGC Sponsored State Level Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences at Kunthavai Nachiar College For WomenTanjore,on 5th & 6th Aug.2005.

23. “SHGs- a Move towards Women Empowerment.” held at a UGC Sponsored National Seminar in the Dept. of Economics And Centre For Women Studies, Bharathidasan University, Trichy-24 on 21st & 22nd Jan., 2005.

24. “New Issue Floatation: IPO – NTPC.” held at a UGC Sponsored National Seminar in the Dept. of Commerce, Bharathidasan University,Trichy-23 on 7th & 8th Jan.,2005

25. “Propagation of IPRS through Curriculum Formation in University Education: A Critical Review” held at National Seminar on Ganghigram Rural Institute- Deemed University during 6-7 Jan., 2005.

26. “Problems and Prospects of Rural Entrepreneurship in Trichy District” on a UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar held at U.D.College,Trichy-19 on 18th & 19th Nov. 2004.

27. Untouchability And Untouchables”, ICSSR Seminar Series, MIDS, Chennai, 2001.

28. “WTO And Indian Industries During 2001”, UGC Seminar Series , Sacred Heart College(Autonomous), Tirupattur, Vellor, 2001.

LECTURES DELIVERED AS A RESOURCE PERSON AND OTHERS

1. As a resource person delivered lecture on Demonetization in India – Vision and Impact in the One Day National Seminar, Organised by the Department of Economics, Bharthidasan University Constituent Arts and Science Colege, Navalurkuttappattu, Srirangam Taluk, Tiruchirappalli, held on 24th February 2017.

2. Participated UGC Sponsored One Day National Workshop on “ Public Safety of Women and Girls: Issues and Challenges and Concerns” Organised by Department of Womens studie, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, held on 23rd February 2017.

3. As a resource person delivered lecture on “MSMEs in India: Challenges & Opportunities” in the One Day National Seminar, Organised by the Department of Economics, Bharthidasan University Constituent Arts and Science Colege, Navalurkuttappattu, Srirangam Taluk, Tiruchirappalli, held on 11th March 2016.

4. Particiapted in the Intenational Conference on “Public Policy and Governance 2012” at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore,held from 4th to 6th September, 2012.

5. Resource person for “UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Social Policy for Inclusive Development: Indian Scenerio”Conducted on 29th March 2012 at the Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

6. Resource person for “UGC SAP National Seminar – Natural & Human Resource Management” Conducted on 10th March 2012 at the Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.

7. Resource person for “UGC Sponsored Workshop on Impact of MNREGP in Tamil Nadu” Organised by Centre for Youth Development and Studies & Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 19th December 2011.

8. Attended XXXI Annual Conference of Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) at Department of Economics Adhitanar college, Tiruchendure on 8th & 9th January, 2011.

9. Attended ICMR & TNSCST Sponsored International Seminar on Health Economics& Management at Department of Economics, Rajah Serfoji Government College (Autonomous) Thanjavur on 16th & 17th Dec.2010.

10. Attended UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Issues of FDI in India on 27th & 28th January, 2011 at Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli- 24.

11. Attended Two day National Seminar on ‘Impact of World Financial Crisis on Indian Financial Structure’ at Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 12-13 September 2009.

12. Attended Brain storming session on ‘Nano Geo Science’ on 20-21, August 2009 at Bharathidasan University.

13. Attended one day National Workshop on patent information Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 29th April 2009.

14. Attended Workshop on ‘TQM - Feasibility in Higher Education’ and presented a paper on the ‘Significance of Self Evaluation’ at Madurai Kamaraj University as 18-19 May 2009.

15. Delivered a lecture on ‘Issues of Gender Inequality’ in UGC sponsored National Seminar on 24-25th 2009 at ADM College for Women (Autonomous), Nagapattinam.

16. Attended one day AET Regional Seminar on ‘Current Issues in Indian Economy’ on August 2009 at Rajah Serfoji Govt. College (Autonomous), Thanjavur.

17. Resource person in ‘Resource Management Techniques’ at RVS Institute of Management Studies Research Coimbatore on 02.09.2008

18. Resource person in UGC - ASC refresher course on ‘Global Economic Crisis’ Bharathidasan University on 04.08.2008.

19. Resource person in UGC - ASC refresher course ‘New Frontier in Economics’ at Department of Economics University of Madras, Chennai on 25.11.2008.

20. Resource person in UGC - ASC refresher course Gandhi Gram Rural University on ‘Rural Industries and Management’ on 29.11.2008. 21. Acted as Resource Person in a One Day Seminar on “The relevance of Human Resource in the Present Scenario” at Seetha Lakshmi Achi College For Women , , on 15th Feb.2007. 22. Acted as Resource Person in UGC Sponsored Question Bank Workshop at Department of Economics, AVC College(Autonomous), Mayiladuthurai on 4th Feb.2007.

23. Acted as Resource Person in UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on “Process and Perspectives of Knowledge Management in India” at Department of Economics, Holy Cross College(Autonomous),Trichy-2 on 1st and 2nd Feb.2007.

24. Participated in the 48th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Labour Economics at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, on 5-7 January,2007.

25. Participated in One Day Regional Workshop on “Research Methodology” jointly organised by the Departments of Economics of St.Joseph’s And Holy Cross Colleges,Trichy-2 on Dec.2006.

26. Acted as Resource Person in a Two Day National Seminar on “Dimensions of Agriculture Development in India” at Periyar University, Salem, on 14th & 15th Dec.2006.

27. Acted as Resource Person and delivered a Lecture on “Budget’2006-Implications to India in the Context of Globalization and Capital Account Convertibility” at ICFAI National College, Karur, on 1st April.2006.

28. Participated in One Day Regional Workshop on “Research Methodology” jointly organised by the Departments of Economics of St.Joseph’s And Holy Cross Colleges,Trichy-2 on 1st Feb..2006.

29. Participated in 26th Annual Conference of Association of Economists of Tamilnadu at Ranipettai Engineering College, Walajapet, on 28th & 29th Jan.2006. 30. Participated Two day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Human Rights and Duties" held at the Centre For Dr.Zakir Hussain Studies,Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai-21. on 16th & 17th Dec.2005.

31. Participated Two day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “World Services Trade”held at St.Joseph’s College(Autonomous)Trichy-2 on 4th & 5th Dec.2005.

32. Acted as Resource Person and delivered a Lecture on “Impact of Globalization on Indian Economy” at Theivanai Ammal College For Women Villupuram,on 18th Oct.2005

33. Participated in a Workshop on “Methods of Applied Statistics for Economics” held on 14th Oct.2005 at the Department of Applied Mathematics And Statistics, School of Mathematics, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21.

34. Acted as Resource Person For the Refresher Course in Economics at UGC Academic Staff College, Kajamalai Campus, Bharathidasan University,Trichy-23.on 8th Oct.2005.

35. Chaired a Session on International Economics at an International Conference on “Business Economics And Finance” at Adaikalamatha Institute of Management, Tanjore on 29th & 30th Sept. 2005. 36. Participated Two day UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on “Socio Economic Dimensions of Child Labor And Women Labor” held at Jamal Mohammed College (Autonomous)Trichy- 23 on 27th & 28th Sept. 2005.

37. Acted as Resource Person in a UGC Sponsored State Level Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences at Kunthavai Nachiar College For Women Tanjore, on 5th & 6th Aug.2005.

38. Participated in “Digitalised Information Exchange for Quality Sustenance and Enhancement among Accredited Institutions” Sponsored By NAAC Bangalore at St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Trichy-2 on 3rd & 4th March ,2005.

39. Participated Two day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Women Entrepreneurship- Issues And Challenges” held at Bharathidasan University,Trichy-24 on21st & 22nd Jan.,2005.

40. Participated Two day National Seminar on “Financial Sector Reforms” held at St. Joseph’s College Trichy-2 on 12th & 13th Jan.,2005.

41. Participated Two day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “New Issue Market in the Post Liberalisation Era” held at Bharathidasan University,Trichy-23 on 7th & 8th Jan.,2005

42. Participated Two day National Seminar on “Role of Universities in Intellectual Property Education, Research and Public Outreach” held at Ganghigram Rural Institute- Deemed University During 6-7 Jan.,2005.

43. Participated in 25th Annual Conference of Association of Economists of Tamilnadu at St.Joseph’s College (Autonomous, Trichy on 8th & 9th Dec.2004.

44. Chaired a Session in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Problems and Prospects of Rural Entrepreneurship in Trichy District” held at U.D.College,Trichy-19 on 18th & 19th Nov. 2004.

45. Acted as Resource Person in “Indian Industry’s Problem vis-à-vis Globalisation” International Seminar, P.R. Institute of Management, Tanjore-3,2004.

46. Participated in 24th Annual Conference of Association of Economists of Tamilnadu at MDT Hindu College, Tirunelveli on 24th & 25th Jan.2004.

47. Participated Two day Seminar on “New Economy: Educational Challenges” held at St. Joseph’s College Trichy-2 on 26th &27th June.,2003.

48. Participated Three day National Conference on “25 Years of Autonomy” -Vision, Experiences And Future Directions, held at Loyola College Chennai-34 on 5-7 Feb.,2003

49. Participated one day Workshop on “Research Methodology” held at St. Joseph’s College Trichy-2 on 24th Jan.,2003

50. Participated 23rd Annual Conference of Association of Economists of Tamilnadu held at AVVM Sri.Pushpam College, Poondy on 14th & 15th Dec.2002. 51. Participated Two day Seminar on “Re-engineering Calibers” held at Nirmala College For Women, Coimbatore-18 on 13th & 14th Aug.,2002.

52. Participated one day Seminar on “Privatization of Education: Prospects And Challenges” held at St. Joseph’s College Trichy-2 on 13th March,2002.

53. Participated as a Discussant in a One Day Symposium on ‘Tamil Nadu State financial Problems and Prospects’ held at P.S.G. College of Arts & Sciences, Coimbatore on 6th Mar’2002.

54. Participated one day Symposium on “Financial Crunch of Tamil Nadu” held at St. Joseph’s College Trichy-2 on 23rd Feb’2002.

55. Acted as a Discussant of the papers in Symposium on Teaching of Economics on 16th Feb.2002 at MIDS, Adyar, Chennai.

56. Participated in a National Conference on “The Post Secular and Post Religious Discourses on Religion and Secularity: Emerging Frameworks in the Indian Context” Organized by the Dept. of Philosophy, Madras University, Chennai on 14th 15th & 16th Dec.2001.

57. Organized a State Level Workshop on ‘Computer Applications in Research Analysis’ at St. Joseph’s College,9th Mar.2000.

58. Attended Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry at Madurai Kamaraj University on 1st &2nd April,2000.

59. Attended A State Level Consultation on Human Rights Education in Colleges at American College, Madurai on 17th &18th Sept,1999.

60. Participated in National Seminar on Cauvery - A Living Museum, Dept. of Tamil and English at St. Joseph’s College, Trichy on 16th &17th Sept.1999.

61. Attended Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry at Annamalai University on 19th &20th Nov.1999.

62. Attended a National Seminar on ‘Globalisation’ at Gobi Arts & Sciences College,Gobichettipalayam,6th March 1999.

63. Attended a National Seminar on “The Impact of Globalisation on Indian Economy” at St.Joseph’s College, on 1st and 2nd March 1999. 64. Acted as Resource person for a Seminar on ‘Research Methodology ‘at Holy Cross College,Trichy on 15th Nov.1999.

65. Acted as Resource person for a Staff Seminar at Holy Cross College,Nagercoil on ‘Autonomy For Colleges’ in Jan.1999.

66. Participated in UGC Workshop on Question Bank Phase-II at Gobichettipalayam, 3-6 February,1999.

67. Attended Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry at Jamal Momamed College,Trichy 8th &9th November,1997.

68. Participated in National Seminar on IX Plan, Projects, Prospects and Problems Dept.of Economics, St.Joseph’s College,Trichy on 11-13 December 1997.

69. Participated in UGC Workshop on Question Bank Phase-I at S.R.College,Trichy, 14-16 November,1996.

70. Participated in National Seminar on Natural Resources Management, Dept.of Botany, St.Joseph’s College,Trichy,28th Feb.1996.

71. Organised Regional Workshop on Research Methodology, Dept. of Economics, St.Joseph’s College,Trichy,Feb.6th,1996. Organised Regional Workshop on Research Methodology,Dept.of Economics, St.Joseph’s College,Trichy,Feb.6th,1996.

72. Attended Association of Economists of Tamilnadu and Pondichery at S.H. College, Tirupattur, Vellore Dt. March, 1995.

73. Attended State Level Intern Collegiate Econmics Seminar, Loyola College, Chennai, 18th Feb. 1994.

74. Attended Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry at Loyola College, Chennai, 7th & 8th January 1989.

75. Participated in Indian Economic Conference, Calcutta, 27th & 28th December, 1988.

76. Participated in VIII World Economic Conference, New Delhi, 1-5 December, 1986.

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