CURRICULUM VITAE OF Dr.G.N.SANGEETHA, M.A. Ph.D NATIONAL AWARDEE - 1 - CURRICULUM VITAE Name Dr. G. N. Sangeetha Nationality Indian Date of Birth 15th August, 1973 "Sangeetha", No.737, 22nd Main Road, 14th Cross, Permanent Address II Phase, J.P.Nagar, Bangalore - 560 078. Home Telephone 080-26596658 Office Telephone 080-26637042 Cell Number 95354-91508 E-Mail [email protected], [email protected] B.A., M.A. (Women’s Studies), Bangalore University, National Eligibility Test and Junior Research Fellowship exams conducted in the year 2001 from U.G.C. PhD (Women’s Studies), Hampi University Qualifications Title : Role of Women’s organizations in Empowerment of Distressed Women in Karnataka. Guide : Dr.M.Usha, Date : 17.6.2004 First Blind Woman to have received Doctorate in the State of Karnataka. At the age of 7, lost my eye sight in both eyes due to the growth of Brain Tumor on the Optic Nerve. As per the System of Education guidance of National Association for the Blind (NAB), Underwent Karnataka Branch, I was able to continue my education under the Integrated Scheme of Education for the Blind. To work for the upliftment of Handicapped Women & Career Aim fighting for their Rights. TEDx Talk on the subject “Providing ID card (smartcard) to different abled people” at Bangalore TEDx Talk Institute of Technology, V.V Puram, Bangalore on 30th September, 2018. - 2 - Release of Book “Women’s Organisations in Modern Era” by Prabhu Deepa Prakashana on 29.05.2009. Release of Book “The Empowerment of Visually impaired women through solution of their socio- psychological problems” by Kailas Manas Prakashana on 13.09.2010 Release of Book entitled "Economic Empowerment of Visually Impaired Women" on 17.09.2017. Books Released Release of Book entitled "Hands Beyond Horizon" at RSS Trust Annual Day Celebrations on 26.01.2018. Release of Kannada Book entitled "Hosa Mailigallannu Daatuthiruva Naariyaru” by RSS Trust, Jayanagar on RSS Trust Annual Day Celebrations on 26.01.2020. Information about Dr. G. N. Sangeetha’s achievements has been prescribed in the syllabus Article in 4th Standard for study by the students In “The World of CBSE Text Book Environmental Studies” 4th Standard EVS text book of CBSE board in Lesson No.1 entitled Special People Campaigned for providing insurance policies for Divyangs by Life Insurance Corporation. Campaigned for Census of the Disabled for the Media at Bangalore Press Club in February 2001. Campaigned for Inclusion of Education for Disabled Campaigns Children Organised by C.B.R. Network at Press Club, Bangalore on 10.05.2016. Campaigned and was successful in implementation of Swavalamban Card “Unique Identity Card” for differently abled persons (just like Adhaar card) from Central Government of India in June 2019. Language Fluency English, Sanskrit, Hindi and Kannada Documentarist in N.M.K.R.V. Women’s College, Jayanagar III Block, Bangalore – 560 011 from Work Experience 09.08.1996 till date. - 3 - Doctoral thesis has been documented in ICSSR, NASDOC Library, New Delhi in April 2005. Shree Shaiva Yuvathi Samkhya Library, Secundrabad “Shashwathi” Museum at N.M.K.R.V. College, Bangalore. Book Documented Information about me is documented in the book “104 Women will inspire” by Smt. Geetha Mahadev Prasad. Book written by Smt. Geetha Mahadev Prasad contains an article about me, who is one amongst 104 Women Achievers of Karnataka. Book was released by Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka, Sri. Siddaramaiah on 30th January, 2015 Met Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the Honorable Meeting the President of President of India at V.I.P.’s lounge, Bangalore India Airport on 20.8.2005. Governor’s Republic Day Governor’s Award at Raj Bhavan on 26.01.2005 Award National Award from Ministry For Social Justice and National Award Empowerment Delhi, presented by His Excellency, The Vice President of India on 03.12.2008. Felicitation by State Government of Karnataka as the Best Physically Challenged Women on 04.01.2009. State Award Felicitation by State Government of Karnataka for achievement of PhD at Kanteerava Indoor Stadium on 03.12.2011. Kempegowda Award by Bruhat Bengaluru Kempegowda Mahanagara Palike on 06.04.2012, for writing book Award titled “Empowerment of Visually impaired Women”. In March 1990, I was the only candidate selected from India by an Organization named "SIGHT SAVERS" (Royal Commonwealth Society for the Abroad Visits Blind) to participate in the 40th Anniversary Celebrations in Britain. There I had the unique opportunity of meeting the Queen Elizabeth and garlanding her at West Minister's Abbey which is a memorable event in my Life. - 4 - In December 2003, I visited Lahore to attend an Youth Conference organized by the Asian Blind Union and Pakistani Blind Association. Directed Theosophical Children’s Camp at The Children’s Camp Theosophical Society. By ‘Guild of Women Achievers’ (GOWA) on 11th April 2002 for achieving the ‘WOMEN ACHIEVER OF THE MONTH’ award. Awarded Mother Theresa Desi Award on 18.8.2003 by ‘Mother Theresa Old Age Home’. All India Award as the best Councilor for the physically challenged by National Association for the Blind India, Mumbai “Neelam.K.Ganga” Award at Mumbai on 19.01.2008. “Arnav Women Achievers” Award by Women’s Empowerment Committee of Rotary Club, Bangalore on 21.04.2008 “Vishwa Chaitanya” Award under Sir.M.Vishveshwaraiah Pratishtana Trust on 25.08.2008. “Kalasa Award” by Inner Wheel Rotary Club on Other Awards 26.03.2009. “Women Achiever Award” from Deaf and Dumb Art and Culture Academy on 16.04.2009. “Yugadi Puraskari” Award by Sharada Sevika Sangha, Banglaore on 21.04.2009. “Sankala Ratna” Award by Sankalpa Samithi Trust, Chamrajpet on 07.03.2010 “Chandramma Stree Ratna” Award by Dayananda Group of Institution on 24.07.2010 “Basava Prashashti” Award by Basavadala Group, J.P. Nagar, Bangalore on 12.09.2010. “Veerashaiva Rathna” Award by Veerashaiva Samskruthika Rakshana Vedike, Rajajinagar, Bangalore on 21.11.2010. - 5 - Award by Suryodaya Cultural Academy on 01.09.2012. “Best Women Achiever of the year 2012-2013” by Lions Club – Region-8 on 20.01.2013. “Vyasa Prashasthi” Award by Raghavendra Seva Pratisthana, Bangalore on 15.02.2013. “Women Achiever Award” during Women’s Day Celebrations at Centre for Power Research Institute, Bangalore on 08.03.2013. Award for Best Women Achiever at Sheshadripuram Evening Degree College on 08.03.2013. Award by Belaku Conciliation Centre, Indiranagar, Bangalore as Best Councillor on 1.1.2014. Award by Sahana Charitable Trust as Role Model Woman on 19.1.2014. Award by “Mathru Chaya”, Banashankari, Bangalore as Best Social Worker on 31.1.2014. Award by “Saksham” Malleshwaram, Bangalore as Other Awards Women Achiever of the year on 22.6.2014 Award by Thyagaraja Academy, J. P. Nagar, Bangalore as The Role Model for the year 2015 on 13.09.2015. Women's Achiever Award by Global Foundry on 08.03.2016. Shrama-Shakthi Shining Star Award by I.S.B.R. Business School of Management on 01.05.2016. Awarded best Daughter's Award – 2016 by Public Relation Council of India, Bangalore Chapter during Kalpana Chawla's Birthday Celebrations on 23.07.2016. Awarded "Eastern Bhoomika Award" – "Unsung Heroine" on 08.03.2017 and was choosen among 9000 Women Awarded by BJP Women's Unit, Bangalore as "Women Achiever" on 26.03.2017. Award by Rotary Club, Vijayanagar as "Outstanding Women of the year" on 08.07.2017. Awarded by M/s. Jain University during Women's Day Celebrations on 08.03.2018. - 6 - Awarded "Women Achiever Award" by Lion's Club North, Bangalore on 11.03.2018. Awarded "Woman Role Model" Award for the year 2017- 2018 by South Bangalore Congress Party on 11.03.2018. Awarded by Jain University, Palace Cross Road, Other Awards Bangalore on 08.03.2018. Awarded by Lions Club North, Bangalore on 11.03.2018. Awarded by Ms. Sowmya Reddy, Congress Party, Jayanagar, Bangalore on 11.03.2018. Awarded "Woman Achiever Award" by Lankesh Prathisthana, Bangalore on 11.03.2018. I have traveled extensively in India, visiting places from Travel Kanya Kumari in the South to Himalayas in the North I have participated in various Summer camps for Children conducted by : Camps 1. Makkala Koota. 2. The Theosophical Society. Orientation and Mobility Training from National Association for the Blind, Bangalore. Telephone Operator Training from Davar’s College, Training Bangalore. Computer Training Programme from Ramana Maharshi Academy for the Blind, Bangalore. Some of the important competitions which I have participated and won prizes are : 1. Silver Medal - For scoring highest marks in Prathama Sanskrit Examination. 2. I prize in Essay - N.M.K.R.V. Women's College in Other Curricular activities the year 1992-93. 3. I prize in Elocution conducted by Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning in December 1992. 4. 3rd Rank in Written contest on Swami Vivekananda held in June 1993 5. Inter-College History written test held by St.Joseph's College. 6. Second prize in Quiz held in N.M.K.R.V. College for the year 1993-1994. - 7 - 7. 3rd prize in Pick 'n' Speak (Sociology) in N.M.K.R.V. College. 8. Anchored a Programme on World Leprosy Day for CBR Net Work Organization in the year 1999. 9. On 3.2.2000 campaigned in the media for inclusion of disabled for Census at Press Club. 10. On 14.4.2005 took part as a Judge for Elocution competition conducted by Sukhi Mahila Sangha. 11. On 08.5.2011 took part as a Judge for Fancy Dress Competition for Children and Pick and Other Curricular activities Speak competition by Basava Balaga, J.P. Nagar, Bangalore. 12. On 12.01.2013 took part as a Judge for Braille writing competition organized by “Sahana Charitable Trust”, at R.P.C.