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Dr.L.GANESAN Professor, Department of Economics

Contact Address : Department of Economics – 620 024 , Employee Number : BDU1041 Date of Birth : 08-07-1965 Contact Phone (Office) : +91 4312333685 Contact Phone (Mobile) : +919894436257 Contact e-mail(s) : [email protected]/[email protected] Skype id 9894436257

Academic Qualifications: M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., PGDCA., DGT., Ph.D.,

Teaching Experience: 21 Years

Research Experience: 29 Years

Additional Responsibilities

1. Finance Officer (i/c), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli from 22nd April 2019 to 01st March 2021. 2 Member Senate, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 from 2014 to 2018. 3 Head of the Department, Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 from 2014 to2018. 4 Co-ordinator, National Service Scheme (NSS), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 from 2011 to 2015 5 Co-ordinator, Red Ribbon Club (RRC) Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 from 2011 to2015 6 Organising Secretary, Women Involved in Sanitation and Hygiene (WISH), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 from 2012 to2015.

Areas of Research

Agriculture Economics, Development Economics and Health Economics

Research Supervision / Guidance

Program of Study Completed Ongoing Research Ph.D. 3 3 M.Phil. 22 Nil Project PG 46 2 UG / Others 30 Nil

Publications

International National Others Journals Conferences Journals Conferences Books / Chapters / Monographs / Manuals 9 9 11 6 12

Funded Research Projects

S. Period Budget Agency Project Title No From To (Rs. In lakhs) ICSSR, 2019- till 1 Impact of Swachh Bharat Mission on Rs. 9 lakhs 20 New Improving Sanitation Facilities in Tamil Delhi Nadu ( Major Research Project) UGC 2021 till Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene 2 (WASH) in Urban and Peri-Urban areas Rs. 3.93 RUSA lakhs 2.0 in Tamil Nadu – Challenges and Concerns of Gender, Environment and Marginalized Communities

Completed Projects

S. Period Budget Agency Project Title No From To (Rs. In lakhs) BHEL 2012- 2014 1 BHEL CSR – BDU NSS WISH 57,18,335 CSR 13 -15 Distinctive Achievements / Awards

1. Received ICSSR Travel Grant to visit Abroad, ICSSR New Delhi, November 2019. 2. Received Best Paper Award in Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) 2018 3. University Gold Medallist in M.A. Economics –1988 4. UGC Teacher Fellowship under 10thPlan –University Grant Commission, New Delhi. 5. Certificate of Appreciation for Excellent Coordination in Traffic Awareness among Youth by Mr. Shailesh Kumar Yadav, Commissioner of Police, Trichy City and Dr. K. Meena, Vice-Chancellor, Bharathidasan University -2012. 6. Best Student Award both U.G. and P.G level for Best All Rounder. 7. Received Award from Governor of Tamil Nadu Hon. Dr. P.C Alexander for Educational Laurels in1988. 8. Received Award from Governor of Tamil Nadu Hon. S.L. Kurana for Blood Donation and Best Social Service Activities.

Events organized in leading roles 1. 2017: ICSSR, RBI and SBI Sponsored Two Day “National Seminar on Social Safety Net through Food Security in India” during March 15th&16th. 2. 2017: UGC – HRDC Sponsored 21 days Refresher Course in Social Sciences in Bharathidasan University from 26thOctober to 15thNovember, 2017 as a capacity of Course Coordinator. 3. 2016: UGC – HRDC Sponsored 21 days Refresher Course in Research Methodology in Social Sciences in Bharathidasan University from 2ndNovember to 22ndNovember, 2016 as a capacity of Course Coordinator.

Publications in Journals

1. Ganesan L., (2020) Paper published on “An Estimation of Level of Satisfaction from PDS in Rural Assam”, UGC Listed Journal Kala Sarovar, Vol-23 No.04 (VII), October-December 2020, ISSN 0975-4520

2. Ganesan L., (2020) Paper published on “Efficiency of Public Health Services in Tamil Nadu: Disaggregated Analysis”, UGC Listed Journal Kala Sarovar, Vol-23 No.04 (VII), October-December 2020, ISSN 0975-4520

3. Ganesan L., (2020) Paper published on “ Inter-Temporal Comparison of Healthcare Seeking Behaviour: Evidence From NSSO” in UGC Care Journal Sambodhi, Vol. 43, No. 04 (XX), October – December 2020, ISSN 2249-6661, Impact Factor: 5.8

4. Ganesan L., (2020) Paper published on “ Inter-Temporal Comparison of Healthcare Seeking Behaviour: Evidence From NSSO” in UGC Care Journal Sambodhi, Vol. 43, No. 04 (XX), October – December 2020, ISSN 2249-6661, Impact Factor: 5.8

5. Ganesan L., (2019) Paper published on “An Analysis of Growth Performance and Major Inputs Use for Agriculture Sector in Tamil Nadu” in SCOPUS Index Journal ADALYA JOURNAL, Vol. 8, No. 11, ISSN 13012746, November 2019, Impact Factor: 5.3

6. Ganesan L., (2019) Paper published on “A Study on Pattern of Inputs Use in Major Commercial Crops Cultivation in India” in UGC CARE Listed Journal THINK INDIA (Quarterly Journal), Vol. 22, Issue 3, ISSN 09711260, November 2019, Impact Factor: 5.9

7. Ganesan L, (2018), “A Situational Analysis of “Skill India‟ in the context of Current Indian Labour force”, the Indian Economic Journal, Special Issue, December. 8. Ganesan L, (2018), “An Outlook on Necessity and Importance of Main- Streaming Nutritional Dimension to Food Security in India”, Journal of Peninsular Economist, ISSN: 0976 8270, Vol. XXXIX,No.1 9. Ganesan L, (2018), “Crop Diversification among Small Farmers in India: Is it Promise for Food Security in India- A Macro Level Analysis”, Journal of Peninsular Economist, ISSN: 0976 8270, Vol. XXXIX,No.1 10. Ganesan L, (2018), “A study on Influence of Climate Change on Food Security in India ”, Journal of Peninsular Economist, ISSN: 0976 8270, Vol. XXXIX,No.1 11. Ganesan L, (2018), “A Study on Trends and Drivers of Transformation in Dietary Pattern in India and its Implications on Nutrition and Health Status”, Journal of Emperor International Journal of Finance and Management Research. Vol.IV, Special Issue-III, March, ISSN: 2395 5929, UGC Listed Journal No.45308, Impact Factor:5.483. 12. Ganesan L, (2018), “Make in India for healthcare Sector ino India: a SWOT analysis on current status and future prospects”, International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, Vol.8, No.2, February, ISSN: 2249-9571, Impact Factor: 3.56. 13. Ganesan L, (2018), “A Study on Inter –State Disparities in Public Health Expenditure and Its Effectiveness on Health Status in India”, International Journal of Research Granthaalayah – A Knowledge Respository, Vol.6, No.2, ISSN: 2350-0530 Online, 2394-3629(P), DOI: 10.528/zenodo.1186108, 09 February. 14. Ganesan L, (2017), “Inclusive Health in India: A Disaggregated State Level Analysis of Accessibility and Availability of Rural Health Services”, The Indian Economic Journal, Special Issue, December. 15. Ganesan L, (2017), “Poverty Status of Southern States of India: Is it Heartening or Disheartening of Silver Jubilee Year of Economic Reforms – Sectoral Analysis” the Indian Economic Journal, Special Issue, December. 16. Ganesan L, (2017),“Implications of Crop Diversification on Growth of Food grain and Non-food grains Production in India”, Journal of Emperor International Journal of Finance and Management Research, Vol.III Special Issue –VII, December 2017, UGC Jr. No. 45308, ISSN: 2395 5929, ImpactFactor:1.14. 17. Ganesan L, (2017), “Commercial Crops in Indian Agriculture: Is Energy Dependent? A Situational Analysis” Sadbhavana-Research Journal of Human Development, Vol.7, No.4, ISSN: 2249-6424, Impact Factor 4.815, July. 18. Ganesan L, (2017), “Utilization of Agriculture Inputs and its Outcome in Indian Agricuture”, Shanlax International Journal of Economics, Vol.5, No.4, ISSN: 2319- 961X, Impact Factor 2.165, September. 19. Ganesan L, (2017), “Make in India for Manufacturing Sector in India: Prospects and Challenges”, Published by Shanlax International Journal of Economics, Vol.5, Special Issue 1, April, ISSN: 2319-961X, Impact Factor:4.005. 20. Ganesan L, (2016), “A Study on Public Financial Support and Its Consequences in India Agriculture Sector, in the Indian Economic Journal, Special Issue, December. 21. Ganesan L, 2016: “Did a Government Funds Deficit lead to Power Deficit in India during Economic Reform Period? An Analysis”, in the Indian Economic Journal, Special Issue, December. 22. Ganesan L, (2016), “Problems and Prospects of Implementing ICDS in the states of Tamil Nadu and Assam”, Published in Shanlax International Journal of Economics, ISSN: 2319-916X-Vol.4, No. 4, September, Impact Factor: 3.104

23. Ganesan L, (2016), “The Status of Electricity Power Sector in Tamil Nadu since Economic Reform Period” in Shanlax International Journal of Commerce, Vol.4, No.3, ISSN: 2320-4168, Impact Factor 2.130, July. 24. Ganesan L, (2014), “Employment Status of Informal Sector in Rural and Urban South India” in the Indian Economic Journal, Special Issue, December.

25. Ganesan L, (2014), “An Explorative Study of Energy Use Pattern for Household Cooking and Lighting in South India” in the International Journal of Social Science Review, Vol. II, No 2,December.

26. Ganesan L, (2013), “Implication of MGNREGA Activities in Rural Employment Opportunities”, Published in Shanlax International Journal of Economics, Vol.1, No.2, February 2013. ISSN: 2319-961X. Pp.69-77, Impact Factor: 3.104 27. Ganesan L, (2013), “The Causes and Effects of Agrarian Crises in India” Peninsular Economist, Volume XXV, No. 1 Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu Publication (ISSN:0976-8270) 28. Ganesan L, (2012) “SWOT Analysis of Small Scale Industries in Coimbatore District”, Peninsular Economist, Vol. XXIV, No.2, 2012. Pp.207-210. 29. Ganesan L, (2011),“Economics Analysis on Health Inequalities in South India”, International Journal of Applied Management Research, Vol. 3, Special Issue, ISSN09748709 30. Ganesan L, (2011), “Index of Economic Freedom in India: An Overview”, Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. I, Issue. X, November, Impact Factor: 5.16 31. Ganesan L, (2007), “Indices of Economics Freedom – Methodology and Current Status”, The Voice of Hindecon”, Vol. XVI,2007-2008. 32. GanesanL, (2008), “Indian‟ s Agriculture Trade Performance During Pre and Post WTO Era”, The Voice of Hindecon”, Vol. XVII,2008-2009. 33. Ganesan L, (2002), “Food Security: A Situation Analysis”, The Voice of Hindecon”, Vol.XI. 34. Ganesan L, (2001), “Sunset Years of Elderly- Problems and Prospects”, The Voice of Hindecon”, Vol. XVI,2007-2001. 35. Ganesan L, (2000), “Women’s Empowerment and their Rights”, The Voice of Hindecon”, Vol.IX.

Chapter Writing in Edited Books

1. 2018: Chapter Published on “Inclusive Health in India: A Disaggregated State Level Analysis of Accessibility and Availability of Rural Health Services” in the edited volume book titled, Education, Health and Gender Equality: Issues and Challenges, Published by Shandilya Publications, New Delhi for Indian Economic Association (IEA), ISBN978-81-936378-9-0.

2. 2018: Chapter Published on “Inter-State Disparities on Public Health Expenditure and its Effectiveness on Health Indicators in India” in the edited volume book titled, Macro Economic Performance Related to Public Expenditure: Issues and Challenges by Abhishek Kumar in the Shandilya Publications, New Delhi for Indian Economic Association (IEA).

3. 2017: Chapter published on “Progress and Prospects of MSMEs in Tamil Nadu” in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Emerging India, First Published 2017, ISBN:978-817708-453-5, Published by New Century Publications and Printed at Milan Enterprises, NewDelhi-02.

4. 2017: Chapter Published on “Potential for Entrepreneurship in E- Learning System of Higher Education in India: A Bird View Analysis” in Creative Entrepreneurship:ASustainableApproachforEconomicGrowth,FirstEdition 2017, ISBN: 9788186772911, Published by S K Puri for New Academic Publishers, New Delhi 02.

5. 2015: Chapter Published on “Are Food Security and ICDS Panacea for Malnutrition in Tamil Nadu? – A Macro Level Analysis” in edited volume entitled “Women, Food Security and Nutrition, K. Padma, Serials Publication (P) Ltd., New Delhi, [ISBN:978-81-8387-716-9].

6. 2015:Chapter Published on “Thrust for Water and Sanitation in Healthy South India – A Real Picture” in edited volume entitled, “Women, Food Security and Nutrition”, K. Padma, Serials Publication (P) Ltd., New Delhi, [ISBN:978-81- 8387-716-9]. 7. 2014: Chapter Published on “Reservation Policies in India is a Leading or Lacking role of Deprived Section – A Historical Perspectives” Edited Volume I titled “Equality and Sustainable Human Development – Issues and Policy Implications” published by LuLu Enterprises UK Ltd, United Kingdom (ISBN:978- 1-312-12663-3) 8. 2014: Chapter Published on “Transforming from Unemployment to Employment in South India – A Grim Situation” Edited Volume I titled “Equality and Sustainable Human Development – Issues and Policy Implications” published by LuLu Enterprises UK Ltd, United Kingdom (ISBN:978-1-312-12663-3)

9. 2011: Chapter Published on “Impact of Globalizations on India’s Public Debt” in edited book entitled “Development Vs Deprivation in the Era of Globalizations” authored by Dr.M.K. Saralamma and Dr.ManjuS.Nair, Sonali Publications, New Delhi[ISBN978-818411-330-3]

10. 2011: Chapter Published on “Challenges and Opportunities in Service care of Indian Urbanisation” in Edited book titled on Urbanisation and Environment Issues in India, Edited by Dr.V.Revathy and B.Komala, Divine Publishers, Tiruchirappalli,(ISBN:978-81-909490-4-0)

11. 2011: Chapter Published on “Human Development in India Challenges and Policies” Paper Titled “Exclusion of Social Infrastructure Menace to Human Development in India”. Edited by HimanshuSakhar Rout &S.Bhyrava Murthy, New Century Publication, New Delhi, [ISBN:978-81-7708-239-5].

12. 2010: Chapter Published on “Consumer Protection & Globalization” Paper Titled “Impact of Global Threats on India’s Agricultural Trade Performance”, Edited by Dr.R.P.C.S. Rajaram, Indian Institute of Public Administration Publication, New Delhi, [ISBN:9788190667197].

Publication of Books

1. 2015: “Dryland Agriculture: Performance of Dryland Agriculture with Spatial and Temporal Variations in Tamil Nadu” ISBN: 978-3-659-76335-9, Lambert Academic Publishing, Deutschland, Germany. 2. 2015: Marketing Management (re;ijapay; Nkyhz;ik) Centre for Distance Education, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.

Training Programs Attended

1. 2018: Participated in Orientation Workshop organized by Dep. Of Library & Information and UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 3rdMay.

2. 2016: Participated Five Day Training Programme on “Labour Market and Employment Policies” held during September 12-16 organised by the V.V.Giri National Labour Institute, Noida, (Ministry of Labour and Employment, Govt. of India) Uttar Pradesh.

3. 2014: Participated Inter-University South Zone Workshop on the theme of “Considering NSS as Elective Subject and Skill Development with Vocation Education Training” held on 20th& 21stMay 2014 under the auspices of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India, New Delhi & Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi organised by KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka, India. 4. 2014: Participated in the One day Workshop on Skills Conclave organised by UTL Technologies in association with Bharathidasan University for College Principals and Placement Officers on 29thApril 2014 at Breeze Residency under the auspices of Centre for University Industry Collaboration, Bharathidasan University,Tiruchirappalli-24. 5. 2014: Participated in the five days Workshop-cum-Conference on “Pharmaceutical Policies in India: Balancing industrial and Public Health Interests” held between 3rd& 7thMarch 2014 in New Delhi organised by Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID), New Delhi. 6. 2014: Participated in the two days Workshop for Research Supervisors on “Quality Research Report Writing” organised by Curriculum Development Cell of Bharathidasan University held between 27th& 28thFebruary. 7. 2014: Attended one day Workshop on “Data Analysis using SPSS 22” Organised by Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli held on 6thJanuary. 8. 2012: Resource Person in One day UGC Workshop on “Workshop on Application of Econometrics in Research” organized by Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 24thMarch2012. 9. 2011: Three days Training cum Workshop on “Capacity Building for Researchers in Consumer Protection and Consumer Welfare” Sponsored by Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Govt. of India and IIPA, New Delhi Organized by IIPA Local Branch, Tirupathi and Sri Venkateshwara University Tirupathi Between 2ndand 4thFebruary. 10.2010: Attended one day National Workshop on “Recent Development in Fuzzy Algebra and Graph Theory” Organised by the Department of Mathematics, S.T.Hindu College, Nagercoil on 22ndDecember. 11.2010: Participated in the National Workshop on “Recent Development in Competition Analysis: Theory and Evidence” Organized by ICSSR New Delhi, Planning Commission of India, New Delhi and CDS, Thiruvananthapuram held at Centre for Development Studies from 10thto 12thAugust. 12.2009: Participated Three days Training cum Workshop on “Evaluation Techniques in Higher Education” organized by National Testing Service – India & Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India at St. Xavier‟ s College, Palayamkottai during 30thMarch to 1stApril. 13.2009: Participated State level Workshop on “Contemporary Issues in Human Rights” organized by the Department of Economics, Sri Parasakthi College for Women, Courtallam on 5thMarch. 14.2008: Participated one day Managerial Competency Enhancement Training Programme on “Realize Your Potential- Be Smart and Productive‟ held at Francis Xavier Engineering College, Thirunelveli on 20thAugust. 15.1999: Workshop on Senior Citizens and Human Rights, Department of Sociology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. 2 December. 16.1994: Workshop on Training Programme under Solar Thermal Extension Programme, Sponsored by Ministry on Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Government of India and Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. 30-31 March and 1 April.

Orientation and Refresher Course Attended

1. 2002: UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme at ASC, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai duringFeb. 2. 2003: IGNOU Sponsored Orientation Programme held at VOC College, Tuticorin, during August. 3. 2004: UGC Sponsored Refresher Course held at , Chidambaram during November. 4. 2007: UGC Sponsored Refresher Course held at ACS, Bharathidasan University, Trichirappalli. Nov &Dec. 5. 2008: UGC Sponsored Refresher Course held at ASC, University Madras, from 18thNov to 8thDec. 6. 2012: Attended Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India sponsored Five and half days Orientation course from 5.3.2012 to 10.3.2012 conducted by Empanelled Training Institute, Madras School of Social Work, Chennai

Research Paper Presented - Conferences/ Seminars/ Workshops: 1. 2020: Presented paper entitled “Inter-Temporal Comparison of Health Care Seeking Behaviour: Evidence from NSSO” in the 40thAnnual Conferences, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) organised by the Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College, Trichy-02 held between 2nd February. 2. 2020: Presented paper entitled “A Study on Pattern of Inputs Use in Major Commercial Crops Cultivation in India” in the 40th Annual Conferences, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) organised by the Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College, Trichy-02 held between 2ndFebruary. 3. 2020: Presented paper entitled “ An Analysis of Crop Diversification from Food Grain to Non Food Grain Crops in Tamil Nadu” in the 40th Annual Conferences, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) organised by the Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College, Trichy-02 held between 2ndFebruary 4. 2019:Research Paper Presentation and Chairing session on 9th IIMS International Conference on Managing Ecological for Global Development: Challenges and Policies, Hanoi Industrial Textile Garment University, Hanoi, Vietnam,1st to 3rd December. 5. 2018: Presented paper entitled “A Situational Analysis of „Skill India‟ in the context of Current Indian Labour force” in three days 101stAnnual Conference of Indian Economic Association held at VIT Institute of Technology Vellore, during 27 to 29December. 6. 2018: Presented paper entitled “Growth Variation in Sectoral Performance in India” in three days 101st Annual Conference of Indian Economic Association held at VIT Institute of Technology Vellore, during 27 to 29December. 7. 2018: Presented paper entitled “A Study on Sector wise Diversification in Employment and GDP of the Indian Economy” in three days 101stAnnual Conference of Indian Economic Association held at VIT Institute of Technology Vellore, during 27 to 29December. 8. 2018: Presented paper entitled “A Study on Diversification of Food and Non- Food Grain Crops and Its Growth Performance in India” in the 39thAnnual Conferences, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) organised by the Department of Economics, , Chennai– 600 059 held between 23 and 24December.

9. 2018: Presented paper entitled “A State Level Analysis of Availability and Non Availability of Public Health Infrastructure in Rural India” in the 39thAnnual Conferences, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) organised by the Department of Economics, Madras Christian College, Chennai– 600 059 held between 23 and 24December.

10.2018: Presented paper entitled “A Study on Agriculture Performance and Its Growth in India” in the 39th Annual Conferences, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) organised by the Department of Economics, Madras Christian College, Chennai– 600 059 held between 23 and 24December.

11.2018: Paper presented in the ICSSR and Indian Economic Association (IEA) Sponsored International Conference on „Economic Transformation for Inclusive Growth and Development‟ entitled “A Study on Trends and Drivers of Transformation in Dietary Pattern in Indian and its Implications on Nutrition and Health Status” organised by the Department of Applied Economics, University of Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi-22, during 16thand 17thMarch. 12.2018: Paper presented in the ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Women in Indian Agriculture entitled “Analysis of Women Participation Sector-Wise Employment Diversification and Wage Discrimination in Indian Agriculture, organised by the Department of Commerce, A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College, Poondi during 5thand 6thMarch. 13.2018: Presented paper entitled “A State-Level Situational Analysis of Availability and Distribution of Public Health Services in Rural India” in 6thAnnual Conference of Indian Health Economics and Policy Association (IHEPA) on Health Economics and Policy: Current Issues in India conducted at Department of Economics, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry on 4thand 5thJanuary. 14.10.2017: Participated in four days 100thAnnual Conference of Indian Economic Association held at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, during 27 to 30 December. 11.2017: Presented paper entitled “Implications of Crop Diversification on Growth of Food Grains and Non-Food Grains Production in India” during the two day National Seminar held between 15thand 16thDecember 2017, organised by the P.G. & Research Department of Economics, Periyar E.V.R. College, Trichy. 12.2017: Presented paper entitled “An Outlook on Necessity and Importance of Main-Streaming Nutritional Dimension to Food Security in India” in the 38thAnnual Conferences, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) organised by the Department of Economics, Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai – 625004 held between 28thand 29thOctober.

13.2017: Presented paper entitled “Crop Diversification among Small farmers in India: Is it promise for food security in India – A Macro level analysis”, in the 38thAnnual Conferences, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) organised by the Department of Economics, Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai – 625004 held between 28thand 29thOctober.

14.2017: Presented paper entitled “A Study on the Influence of Climate Change on Food Security in India” in the 38thAnnual Conferences, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) organised by the Department of Economics, Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai – 625004 held between 28thand 29thOctober.

15.2017: “A Comparative Analysis of Utilisation and Expenditure on Health Care among Southern States of India” in the 38thAnnual Conferences, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) organised by the Department of Economics, Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai – 625004 held between 28thand 29thOctober. 16.2017: Presented paper entitled “A Study on Progress and Prospects of MSMEs in Tamil Nadu” in the National Conference on MSMEs: The Engine of Indian Economy” held in the Department of A&A Economics, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, during 27thand 28thJanuary. 17.2016: Presented a Paper entitled on “Make in India for Healthcare Sector in India: A Study on Current Status and Future Prospects” in the XXXVII Annual Conferences, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) organised by Post Graduate & Research Department of Economics, Erode Arts and Science College, Erode, Tamil Nadu, held between 19thand 20thNovember 2016,

18.2016: Presented a Paper entitled “A Study on fiscal Health of Tamil Nadu” in the XXXVII Annual Conferences, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) organised by Post Graduate & Research Department of Economics, Erode Arts and Science College, Erode, Tamil Nadu, held between 19thand 20thNovember.

19.2016: Presented a paper entitled “Energy Poverty in Tamil Nadu” in the XXXVII Annual Conferences, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) organised by Post Graduate & Research Department of Economics, Erode Arts and Science College, Erode, Tamil Nadu, held between 19thand 20thNovember 2016.

20.2016: Participated in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Mobile Banking System and Indian Economy” held on 3rdFebruary, 2016 organised by Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Campus, Tiruchirappalli - 23. 21.2015: Participated in One Day Seminar on “New Education Policy” conducted at Bharathidasan University on 12thDecember. 22.2015: Presented a Paper entitled “Decade Wise Growth Performance of Electricity Power Sector in Tamil Nadu: A District Wise Analysis” in the XXXVI Annual Conference, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) organized by Post Graduate & Research Department of Economics, KandasamiKandar‟ s College, Velur-Namakkal held between 28thand 29thNovember. 23.2015: Presented a Paper entitled “Public Distribution System in Tamil Nadu: A Demand-Supply Analysis” in the XXXVI Annual Conference, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) organized by Post Graduate & Research Department of Economics, Kandasami Kandar‟ s College, Velur-Namakkal held between 28thand 29thNovember. 24.2015: Presented a Paper entitled “Role of Education for the Development of , Tamil Nadu” in the XXXVI Annual Conference, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) organized by Post Graduate & Research Department of Economics, Kandasami Kandar‟ s College, Velur-Namakkal held between 28thand 29thNovember.

25.2015: Presented a Paper entitled “Is Independence Period Electricity Power Sector Performance in India Self Reliant or Not? A Temporal Analysis” in the 6thInternational Seminar of Regional Network on Poverty Eradication organized by the Department of Economics, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India in collaboration with Regional Network on Poverty Eradication (RENPER), University Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia held between 13thand 15thNovember.

26.2015: Presented a Paper entitled “Problems and Prospects of Implementing ICDS in the States of Tamil Nadu and Assam” in the 6thInternational Seminar of Regional Network on Poverty Eradication organized by the Department of Economics, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India in collaboration with Regional Network on Poverty Eradication (RENPER), University Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia held between 13thand 15thNovember.

27.2015: Presented a Paper entitled “Poor Sanitation in India: Money Does Matter or Does Not? – A Situational Analysis” in the ICSSR sponsored seminar on WaSH in India: Issues and Challenges (WIIC – 2015) held at The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Central , Gandhigram, Dindigul-02 held between 5th& 6thNovember. 28.2015: Presented a Paper entitled “A Grim Situation in Access of Rural Sanitation in Tamil Nadu: A District Level Analysis” in the ICSSR sponsored seminar on WaSH in India: Issues and Challenges (WIIC – 2015) held at The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Central Deemed University, Gandhigram, Dindigul-02 held between 5th & 6thNovember. 29.2014: Participated in three days Annual Conference of Indian Economic Association held at Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur during 27 to 29 December. 30.2014: Participated and presented two papers in a I International Conference on “Equality and Sustainable Human Development – Issues and Policy Implications” held at Mysore organised by Jnanodaya Educational Society (R) Development Research Foundation, Mysore, India held on 24thMay. 31.2014: Participated in the five days Workshop-cum-Conference on “Pharmaceutical Policies in India: Balancing industrial and Public Health Interests” held between 3rd& 7thMarch 2014 in New Delhi organised by Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID), New Delhi. 32.2013: Participated in three days Annual Conference of Indian Economic Association held at Meenakshi University, Chennai during 27 to 29 December. 33.2013: Participated 8thInternational Congress on climate change, Territorial Classification and Socio-Economic crisis, Bharathidasan University (India) and National Polytechnic Institute (Mexico) held at Tiruchirappalli, 23-25 April. 34.2012: Attended Three days Planning Commission of India Sponsored International Conference on Universal Health Care Coverage in India during 11, 12 and 13thApril held at Indian Public Health Institute, New Delhi. 35. 2012: Attended National Conference on” Challenges and Opportunities in Service Care of Indian Urbanization” Organised by PG and Research Department of Economics, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli. 36.2011: Attended Two days ICMR - New Delhi sponsored International Conference on Health Economics and Management during 15thand 16thDecember, organized by PG Department of Economics, Raja Serfoji Govt. College, . 37.2011: Attended Two days International Conference on” Inclusive Growth through Mobile Applications” Organised by UNESCO IIID,IIT-Bombay, MSSRF Chennai held in M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai during 15 & 16thSeptember. 38.2010: Presented a paper on “Impact of Global Threat on India’s Agricultural Trade Performance-A Situational Analysis” in a Two days International conference on “Globalisation and Consumer Protection” during 28thand 29thJanuary, sponsored by Ministry of Consumer Affairs and IIPA, New Delhi.

39.2009: Presented a paper on “India’s Public Debt Problems and Prospective‟ ” in Two days International Conference on Development Vs Deprivation in the Era of Globalisation organized by the Department of Economics, University of Kerala on 14thand 15thDecember at Trivandrum. 40.2009: Presented a paper on “World Economy Recession and its Impact on Indian Economy” in two days UGC sponsored National level Seminar on Global Financial Crisis and Its Impact on Indian Economy organized the Dept. of Economics, S.T. Hindu College held on 11thand 12thSeptember. 41.2009: Participated one day State level seminar on Recent Issues of Indian Economy organized by Holy Cross College, Nagercoil on 30thSeptember 2009. 42.2009: Participated one day National level Seminar on “Global Economic Crisis and its Impact on India” organized by the Lakshmi Vilas Bank Officers‟ Association at Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari on 22ndFebruary. 43.2009: Presented a paper on “Strategies of Empowerment for Rural Women – A Descriptive View” in a two days UGC & DRS-SAP sponsored National level seminar on Empowerment Models of Women – Construction and Reconstruction organized by the Department of Sociology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai during 9th& 10thFebruary. 44.2009: Published a paper on “India’s Agriculture Trade Performance During Pre and Post WTO Era” The Voice of Hindecon”, A Journal of The HRC, Vol. XVII, 2008-2009. 45.2008: Participated UGC & CSIR sponsored International Conference on “Land Use Change, Biodiversity and Climate Change” organized by Nesamony Memorial College, Marthandam during 6th& 7thOctober. 46.2008: Presented a paper on “Plight of Climate Change – A Global Issue” in the UGC sponsored Refresher Course organized by the ASC & Department of Economics, , Chennai during 18thNovember to 8thDecember. 47.2008: Presented a paper on “The Role on Social Infrastructure for Rural Development” in a two days National Seminar on Rural Development in India: Opportunities and Challenges organized by Department of Economics, M.S. University, Thirunelveli during 29th& 30thOctober. 48.2008: Presented a paper on “India’s Trade Performance During Pre and Post WTO Era”. In two days National Level Seminar on WTO and Indian Economy sponsored by Ministry of HRD, Organised by P.G. Department of Economics, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil during 19th& 20thSeptember. 49.2008: Participated UGC sponsored two days National Level Seminar on “Women and Various Disabilities in India” organized by the Dept. of Sociology, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil during 28thand 29thAugust. 50.2008: Participated one day Seminar on “Benefits of E-Resources in Academic Libraries” Organised by Dept. of Library and Information Science, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil on 29thFebruary.

51.2008: Published a paper on “Indices of Economics Freedom – Methodology and Current Status”. The Voice of Hindecon”, Vol.XVI, 2007-2008. 52.2007: Participated State Level one day Seminar on “Impact of Migration” organized by the Dept. of Economics and Business Economics, Holy Cross College, Nagercoil held on 17thDecember. 53.2007: Presented a paper on “Index of Economic Freedom” in the UGC sponsored Refresher Course Organized by the Bharathidasan University, Trichy from 13thNovember to 3rdDecember. 54.2007: Participated one day State Level Seminar on “Globalization – Opportunities and Challenges” organized by the Dept. of Commerce, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil on 12thApril. 55.2007: Participated one day State Level Seminar on “Save Our Tanks” Organized by the HRC, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil held on 28thFebruary. 56.2007: Participated State level one day Seminar on “Value Added Tax” organized by PG Dept. of Economics & Research Centre, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil on 25thFebruary. 57.2006: Participated UGC sponsored Two days National level seminar on “Rise on Militant Nationalism Sequent to 1905 Partition. An Overview in 2005” organized by Dept. of History, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil held on 12th& 13thApril. 58.2006: Participated one day State level Seminar on “Business Mantras and Transformation of Banking” organized by the Dept. of Commerce, Dept. of Economics and Research Centre, S.T. Hindu College, M.S. University, on 18thMarch. 59.2006: Participated two days seminar on “SBI Serves the Nation” organized by the Dept. of Economics and Research Centre, S.T. Hindu College, M.S. University, during 1st& 2ndMarch. 60.2005: Participated one day Seminar on “WTO & Service Marketing in the New Millennium” organized by the Department of Commerce, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil held on 16thMarch. 61.2005: Participated one day State Level Seminar on “Quantitative Techniques in Economics” organized by the P.G. Department of Economics, Vivekananda College, Agastheeswaram on 18thMarch. 62.2005: Participated two days State Level Seminar on “Global Challenges in Higher Education” Let us face it with New Vistas” organized by both STHC and NAAC, Bangalore held on 11th& 12thMarch. 63.2005: Participated one day Seminar on “Development – A Social Imperatives” organized by the Dept. of Sociology, S.T. Hindu College and M.S. University on 22thMarch. 64.2004: Research Paper on Economics of Water for Domestic Use – A Case Study of Chidambaram presented in UGC sponsored Refresher Course, organized by Academic Staff College, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, December. 65.2004: Participated and Presented a Paper on “Rural Healthcare Services in Tamil Nadu” in the 24thAnnual Conferences of the Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu held on 24th& 25thJanuary.

66.2002: Participated UGC-DRS sponsored two days National level Seminar on “Agricultural Environmental Scenario and Tax Reforms in India” organised by the School of Economics, Madurai Kamaraj University held on 15th& 16thFebruary. 67.2000: “Land Utilization Pattens of Kani Tribes in Kodayar Forests in Western Ghats”, Paper presented in the National Seminar on Eco-Environmental Concerns 2000 and beyond, by Department of Sociology, Lucknow University, Lucknow,25-26 February. 68.1999: “Socio – Economic Analysis of Kani Tribes in Kodaya Forest in Western Ghats”, Presented in XXIII Indian Social Science Congress, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 26-30 December. 69.1999: “A Critical Study on Computer Application in Research among Research scholars in the Departments of Madurai Kamaraj University”, Paper presented in XXIII Indian Social Science Congress, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 26-30December. 70.1999: “Women‟ s Empowerment and their Rights”, presented in the National Seminar on Human Rights and Marginal Groups – By Department of Sociology, Madurai Kamaraj University, 16-18 December. 71.1999: “Impact of Higher Education on Status of Women Students of Madurai Kamaraj University Department with reference to Human Rights”, by Department of Sociology, Madurai Kamaraj University, 16-18 December. 72.1999: “Socio – Economic Status of Old Women in Majolai Tea Plantation”, Presented in the National Seminar on Aging – Current Issues, by Department of Sociology, Madurai Kamaraj Universtiy, 25-26 November. 73.1992: “Dry land Agriculture Technology in Tamil Nadu”, Research Scholar’s Meet, MIDS, Madras, April.

74.1991: National Seminar on approach to 8thPlan, School of Economics, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, January. 75.1991: National Seminar on Review of New Economic Policy, School of Economics, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, March.

76.10th11thand 12thAnnual Conference of Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu.

Membership in Professional Bodies

1. Member in Executive Committee, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu,2013-14 2. Life Member in Health Economics Association of India, New Delhi. 3. Life Member in Indian Economic Association 4. Life Member in Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu. 5. Life Member in Indian Social Science Congress Member in Editorial Board

1. Associate Editor: Shanlax International Journal of Economics, Madurai,Tamil Nadu, India, 2011-tilldate. 2. Associate Editor: Peninsular Economist: Journal of the Association of Economist of Tamil Nadu, 2014- tilldate. 3. Assistant Editor: The Voice of Hindecon-A Journal of HRC, PG Department of Economics and Research Centre, S.T Hindu College, Nagercoil-629 002, 2000- 2008.

Member in Advisory Board

1. 2018: Member in Research Advisory Committee, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University.Tirunelveli

2. 2018: Member in Research Advisory Committee, Department of Economics, ,KaraiKudi

3. 2017: Member in High level Research Advisory Committee (RAC), Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram,Dindigul

4. 2014: Member in NSS State Level Advisory committee (SLAC), Ministry of Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Government of Tamil Nadu,Chennai

5. 2014: Member in advisory committee Nehru Yuva Kendra, .

Member in Board of Studies

1. Member in Board of Studies – Department of Economics, Sengamala Thayaar Educational Trust Women's college, district from 2020 onwards 2. Member in Board of Studies – Department of Economics, Poompuhar College, Sirkali from 2019 onwards 3. Member in Board of Studies – Department of Economics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi from 2018 onwards. 4. Member in Board of Studies – Department of Economics, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai District from 2018 onwards. 5. Member in Board of Studies – Department of Economics, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram, Dindigul District from 2016 onwards. 6. Member in Board of Studies - Department of Economics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli from 2016 onwards.

7. Member in Board of Studies – Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli – 620 023 from 2011 onwards

8. Member in Board of Studies – Department of Economics, Mother Teresa University, Kodaikanal from 2017 onwards. 9. Member in Board of Studies – Department of Economics, A.D.M. College for Women, – 611 001 from 2016 onwards 10. Member in Board of Studies – Economics, Sree Parasakthi College for Women, Courtallam from 2010 onwards 11. Member in Board of Studies – Department of Economics, St.Joseph College, Tiruchirappalli District from 2018 onwards. 12. Member in Board of Studies – Department of Economics, National College, Tiruchirappalli District from 2018 onwards. 13. Member in Board of Studies – Department of Economics, Jamal Mohamad College, Tiruchirappalli District from 2018 onwards.

14. Member in Board of Studies – Department of Economics, Nehru Memorial College, Tiruchirappalli District from 2018 onwards.

15. Member in Board of Studies – Department of Economics, , Tiruchirappalli District from 2018 onwards. 16. Member in Board of Studies – Department of Economics, H.H. The Rajah’s College (Autonomous), – 622 001 from 2017 onwards.

Member in Faculty Recruitment Interview Committee

1. Member – Faculty Selection Committee in Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli –2018 2. Member – Faculty Selection Committee , , Salem -2018 3. Member – Faculty Selection Committee in Central University –Thiruvarur – 2018 4. Member - Faculty Selection Committee, Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Tirupattur –2018 5. Member - Faculty Selection Committee Seethalakshmi Achi College for Women, Pallathur, Sivagangai–2018 6. Member - Faculty Selection Committee A.D.M. College for Women ,Nagapattinam – 2018 7. Member – Faculty Selection Committee – Nehru Memorial College, -2018 8. Member - Faculty Selection Committee, Avinashilingam Women University, Coimbatore-2017 9. Member - Faculty Selection Committee, Mother Teresa Womens University, Kodaikanal –2017 10. Member - Faculty Selection Committee, AVC College, – 2013 and2015 11. Member – Faculty Selection Committee, AVVM Sri Pushpam College, Poondi, Thanjavur –2013. 12. Member – Faculty Selection Committee, Vivekananda College, Agatheswaram, Kanyakumari–2018.

Member in Doctoral Committee

1. Ms. M. Rathika, Department of Economics, Periyar E.V.R. College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli -2016 2. Mr. P. Paramasivam, Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli -2016 3. Ms. Manju Varghese, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Government College, Chittur, Palakad –2015 4. Mr. S. Malaiyandi, Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli -2014 5. Mr. S. Saravanan, Department of Economics, SSA College, Devakkottai, Algappa University, Karaikudi –2013 6. Ms. Dhanam, Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli - 2012 7. Mr. Balanarayanan, Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli -2011 8. Mr. K. Kanniyah, Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli –2011

Other-Member in High Level Committee

1. Member in High Level Committee Research Advisory Committee(RAC), Gandhigram University, Gandhigram – 2017onwards 2. Panel Member, Academic Audit, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai -2018 3. Member in College Committee: University Representative on the College Committee of „Sir Issac Newton College of Arts and Science‟ , Nagapattinamfor the period of three years from 25.01.2017 to24.01.2020. 4. Member in State level Pre Republic Day Camp volunteers selection committee held at BharathiyarUniversity, Coimbatore on 12th September2014. 5. Member in NSS State Level Advisory committee (SLAC), Ministry of Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai2014. 6 Member – Governing Body, A.D.M. College for Women, Nagapattinam – 2018 Resource Person in various Capacities/ Invited/ Special Lectures Delivered

1. 2019: Delivered Lecture on “Malaysia and India trade relationship”, University of Malaysia, Malaysia, 5th and 6th December.

2. 2019: Delivered special lecture on “Pros and Cons of Modinomics”, Department of Economics, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli on 06 March.

3. 2016: Acted as Panel lists by delivering lecture on “A Dismal Scenario of Economic Reforms in India: A Silver Jubilee Achievement”, in one Day Seminar on Twenty Five Years of Economic Reforms (1991-2016) in India, organized by PG & Research Department of Economics, Urumu Dhanalakshmi College, Tiruchirappalli.

4. 2015: Delivered Special Lecture on “Social Safety Net: Is It Boon or Bane for the Poor?” Department of Economics and Centre for Research in Economics, the , Madurai on 30th September. 5. 2015: Delivered Special Lecture on “Socio-Economic Caste Census” 108thEconomic Forum organised by Department of Economics, Bharathidsan University, Tiruchirappalli, on 17th July. 6. 2015: Delivered Special Lecture on “Sustainability of Planning in India by NITI AAYOG” Department of Economics, St.Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli, on 15th July 7. 2015: Delivered Special address in Youth Nation Building, in a programme of a His Excellency Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on 5th April 2015, at Arasu Engineering College, .

8. 2015: Delivered Convocation address on Youth and their future, 47th convocation at AMBAI Arts College, Ambasamudram, Chief Guest, 4th April. 9. 2015: Deliver Special Lecture on Comprehensive studies on Indian Economy the National level UGC Sponsor Seminar Organised by PG & Research Department of Economics, , Tiruchirappalli held on 10th February. 10.2014: Special lecture deliver on “Sustainability of Indian Planning Commission and its role in Crisis of Indian Economy” during the Refresher course held at UGC Academic Staff College, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, on 18th September. 10.2014: Resource Person in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Labourers in Farm Economy”, held at P.G. & Research Department of Economics, Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy - 20, during 25th -26th August. Acted as a Chair Person in Conferences/Seminars

1. 2018: Chair person in Two day 39thAnnual Conferences, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) in the technical section on the theme of “Economics of Social Infrastructure” organised by the Department of Economics, Madras Christian College, Chennai– 600 059 held between 23 and 24 December.

2. 2016: Chair person in One Day National Seminar on “MSMEs in India: Challenges & Opportunities” organised by the Department of Economics, Commerce and Management, Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts & Science College, Tiruchirappalli, held on 11th March.

3. 2016: Chair person in One-Day National Seminar on “Infrastructural Development & Environment – Issues & Challenges” sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi, organised by Post Graduate & Research Department of Economics, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, , Chennai, held on 5th February.

Acted as a Jury Panel

1. 2017: National Conference on Sustainability & Transformation of Small Business in Inclusive Growth organized by the Department of Commerce, Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women, Chennai on 11thOctober, Wednesday as a Jury Panel.

Others 1. Articles published in Newspapers / Magazines :Nil 2. Products developed :Nil 3. No. of Ph.D. Thesis evaluated :50 4. No. of Ph.D. Public Viva-Voce Examination conducted :41

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