BIO-DATA

Full Name : Dr. Kokkonda Vijaya Babu

Father’s Name : Sri. K. Venkata Rao

Social Status : BC-B (Gold Smith)

Sex : Male

Marital Status : Married

Designation : Professor

Department : Department of History &Tourism Management Kakatiya University, , 506009,

Area of Specialization : Modern Indian History & Cultural Tourism in

Nationality : Indian

Mailing Address : 31-3-1066, (3-92old), Parimala Colony, Waddepally, , Warangal, Telangana 506 370 Academic Qualifications: 1. Ph. D (2004): Problems and Perspectives of the Contemporary Indian Historiography- A Case Study of Kashmir Problem Department of History, Kakatiya University, Warangal, 506009, Telangana 2. M. Phil (1995):Early Tribal Resistance to the British Colonialism in Andhra (1772-1803), Department of History, Kakatiya University, Warangal, 506009, Telangana 3. M.A (1987) (History) : Department of History, Kakatiya University, Warangal, 506009, Telangana 4. M.A (2014) (Tourism Management) : Distance Education, Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, , 500004, Telangana

Teaching Experience: 28 years 1. I have joined the University service on 18-03-1991, Since then I have been teaching Post Graduate, Under Graduate and M.Phil courses.

Administrative Experience: 1. Principal, University PG College, Subedari, Kakatiya University, Warangal, from 23-11- 2016 onwards 2. Deputy Coordinator, SAP, DRS II, Dept. of History, K.U. 2015-2016. 3. Director, Career Counseling Cell, KU during 03-12-2012 to Nov, 2016. 4. Director, University Hostels, KU during 08-02-2013 to 31-05-2014 5. In- Charge/ Dept. of History, UPGC. (2012-2016). 6. Coordinator, SC/ST Cell Remedial Coaching Centre (Entry into Services), UPGC, Subedari Campus, K.U. 7. Chairman, BoS in History & Tourism Management, Kakatiya University, Warangal, from 06-02-2012 to 05-02-2014 8. General Secretary, AKUT, Kakatiya University, Warangal, from 23-12-2009 to 31-12- 2011 9. Vice-Principal, University College, Kakatiya University, Warangal, from 31-05-2008 to 26-01-2010 10. Head, Department of History & Tourism Management, KU, Warangal, from 26-05-2006 to 30-05-2008. 11. Joint Director of Hostel (Pothana Hostel), University College, Kakatiya University, Warangal, from 31-08-2002 to 26-05-2006 12. NSS, Programme Officer, University College, Kakatiya University, Warangal, from12- 12-2001 to 11-12-2003 13. NSS, Programme Officer, UASC, Subedari, Warangal, 25-02-1992 to 24-02-1993.

Ph. Ds Supervised: Awarded 1. M. Brahmaiah, Religious Conditions under the QutbShahi Rule (16th CAD) 2. A. Raghu, Medical & Health Tourism In – A Study 3. S. Tirupathi, Social Reforms and Freedom Movement in District 4. G. Jaya Prakash Narayana -Water Resources and Tourism Promotion in Telangana 5. Ch. Rajadurai - English Communicational Skills in Tourism Professionals in Srilanka. (A Foreign Scholar-Srilanka)

M.Phil’s Supervised: Awarded 1. M. Brahmaiah, Join Indian Union Movement In Warangal District (1946-1948) 2. S. Tirupathi, Dr. Boinapally Venkatrama Rao – A Political Study 3. M. Veerabhadram, Index to Itihas (A Journal of A.P State Archives Hyderabad) 1992-1999 4. B. Krishna, Rise of Modern Industry and Industrial Exhibitions in Hyderabad – A Historical Study 5. Palnati Naresh, Bio-Diversity as Reflected on Complex In Warangal District -A Study.

Present List of Ph. D Scholars: 1) Ch. Kedari., Cultural Tourism in Telangana –A Study of Marketing Strategies 2) A. Hari Babu., Popular Cults and Belief Systems under Kakatiyas of Warangal (1000-1323). 3) Ch. Meenaiah., The Role of the Maddikayala Omkar Leftist Movement in Telangana- A Study 4) P. Vemana., Planning and Development of Tourism in Telangana –a Study on Implementation of Projects undertaken during (1956-2014). 5) Ch. Venkateswarlu., History of Yoga and Teachers in A.P 6) G. Mahesh., Tribal Tourism in Telangana –Potentiality and Prospects. 7) P. Naresh., Bio-Diversity as Reflected on Temples in Telangana –A Study 8) M. Ramakrishna., Tourism Potential in Karimnagar District -A Cultural Study 9) U. Kutumba Rao., Eco- Tourism in Kammam District. 10) Srinivas., Freedom Movement in Nalgonda District –A Study

Minor Research Project: 1. Pandavulagutta – A Tourist site in Warangal District, March 2003, UGC, New Delhi

Research Publications: Books Published as single Author or as Editor: 1. Tourism in India, Zenon academic publishing, Hyderabad, 2014. 2. Cultural Tourism in India, (Bharatha Desham Lo Samscrutika Paryataka Rangam), 2006, Text Book for MA History, Editor, SDLCE, KU Warangal 3. Kakatiya Journal of Historical Studies, Vol. 2, No. 1, May 2007, Journal Editorship, Department of History & TM, KU 4. Historiography (Charitra Rachana Shastram), 2008, Text Book for MA History, Author SDLCE, KU 5. Kakatiya Journal of Historical Studies, Vol. 3, No. 1, May, 2008, Journal Editorship, Department of History & TM, KU 6. Kakatiya Journal of Historical Studies – Vol. IV, No. 1, May, 2009, Journal Executive Editorship Department of History & TM,KU 7. Kakatiya Journal of Historical Studies – Vol. V, No. 1, May, 2010, Journal Executive Editorship Department of History & TM,KU. 8. SCERT- Hyderabad, Editorial Board Member, Govt. A.P.Social Studies- Class VI to X. 9. SCERT – State Level Advisory Committee Member Social Science Text Books for Schools, Govt. of Telangana (2014- 2015). 10. Fundamental of Tourism Management, Telugu Academy Hyderabad, 2015. 11. Tourism Studies – Telugu Academy Hyderabad, Intermediate Course-(Vocational) Hyd.(Writer G. Vijay).

Articles / Chapters published in Books: 1. Buddhist Sites and Tourism Promotion in Andhra Pradesh, Page Nos. 225-240, Buddism in Modern Society, Y. Sudershan Rao, G. Bhadru Naik, Deep & Deep Publications, New Delhi-2008, 9787-81-8450-059-2 2. Indian Tradition of Social Responsibility and Corporate Responsibility in Era of Globalization, Page Nos-196-207, 3. Reservations in the Era of Globalization and Privatization, Emerging Trends and Issues, G. Bhadru Naik, V. Rajashekhar, -Sri Bhagavan Publications, Hyderabad-2009, 978-81- 908906-1-8 4. Research in Social Sciences and its Relevance to the Present Times, Page Nos-349-350, Pltinum Plat Form (Thoughts in History Literature and Social Studies) Supplement, -Y Sudershan Rao, K. Suprasanna Charya, P. Mallikarjuna Rao, V. Kishan Rao, Sanatana Supata Publications, Saptadham, Warangal, 2010. 5. Man Society and Education - A Historical Perspective, Education for Sustainable Development, -Anil Varma, ICFAI Research Centre, Pune, India 6. The Nature of Freedom Struggle in Hyderabad State - A Comparative Study of Two Villages in Warangal District Hyderabad State Society Economy and Polity (1724-1956), M. Venkateshwar Rao, Department of History, Osmania University, Hyderabad. 7. Tourism Potential – Problems and Prospects of Tourism Development in Telangana Sneha Siri: Cultural Contours of History Archaeology, - E. Shivanagi Reddy, And Krishna Naik 8. Jyothiba Phule - An Embodiment of Universal Human Values (In Press), Jyothi Bapule: His Vision and Philosophy, T. Ramesh, Department of Sociology, KU, Warangal. 9. History as Science and Art Historiography & Methodology, Prof. Ramalaxmi, Distance Education Centre, Nagarjuna University, Guntur- 2008. 10. Philosophy of History Historiography & Methodology, Prof. Ramalaxmi, Distance Education Centre, Nagarjuna University, Guntur–2008.

Published Papers in Journals: 1. The Role of Dalits in the Popular Movements in AP - Some Perspectives, Page Nos-65- 70, South India Journal of Social Sciences, Vol-I, No.1, June-2003, AP Academy of Social Sciences, Visakhapatnam. 2. The Tribal Chiefs of Polavaram and their struggle against the British Colonialism in Andhra (1768 -1803), Page Nos-191-200, Kakatiya Journals of Historical Studies, Vol-I No-1 May-2006, Department of History & MTM, KU 3. Tourism Development in Telangana Problems-Prospects and Perspectives, Page Nos-89- 95, K.U. Journal of Social Sciences, Vol-1, No-2 Jan-June 2006, Faculty of Social Sciences, KU 4. Early Tribal Resistance to the British Colonialism in Andhra (Parlakimidi Estate), Page Nos.224-231, KU Journal of Social Sciences, Vol-2 No-1 December 2006 Faculty of Social Sciences, KU 5. Kashmir Problem And the Kargil War – 1999, Page Nos-129-140, Kakatiya Journal of Historical Studies Vol-2 No-1 May -2007, Dept of History & MTM, KU. 6. The Impact of Circuit Committee Recommendations on Vijayanagaram Zamindari, Page Nos-169-174, KU, Journal of Social Sciences ,Vol-3, No-1, June-2007, Faculty of Social Sciences, KU. 7. Socio-Economic Problems of Sheetmetal Artisans in Warangal District, Page No: 32 and 35, Page No: 27-28, History and Culture, June and July 2007, Vol-I, Issue: 8 and 9 8. Man Society And Education - A Historical Perspective, Page Nos-52-58, The ICFAI Journal of Higher Education Vol-2 No-3, August 2007, The ICFAI University Press (International) 9. Cultural Tourism in Telangana – A Study, Page Nos.-117-136, Kakatiya Journal of Historical Studies Vol-3 No-1 May -2008, Dept of History & MTM, KU. 10. Rock Paintings and Tourism Potential of Pandavaluagutta in Warangal District; Page No. 22-32, KU, Journal of Social Sciences, Vol-3, No-1, Jan-June-2008, Faculty of Social Sciences, KU 11. International Tourism Development, Origin, Evolution and Trends, Page Nos-216-234, Kakatiya Journals of Historical Studies Vol-4 No-1 May 2009, Dept of History & MTM, KU 12. Indian Travel Tradition and Customer Relations Management in Tourism Industry, Page Nos -152-156, Kakatiya Journal of Historical studies Vol-5, No-1, May-2010, Dept of History & MTM, KU 13. Early Tribal Revolts in Kalingandhra Against the British Colonialism (1770-1803) Page Nos.8-12, Cultural Heritage of Orissa Vol-3 (Annual) March 2011, Dept of History, Berhampur University Orissa 14. Responsible Tourism Development and Practical Challenges – A Study in Coastal Andhra Region, EARTH-NITHM Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management Vol-1 issue -2 July- December 2011 –NITHM, Hyderabad 15. Cruise Tourism on River Godavari in Andhra Pradesh – Impact on Local Economy, Bharatha Pathrika Tri-Lingual Journal, Vol-4 Issue-2, July-November 2011, Tiruvanthapuram 16. Early Tribal Revolts in Kalingandhra, Against the British Colonialism (1772-1803), A Case Study to Madugula Tribal Estate, ITIHAS, Journal of State Archives, Hyderabad, March, 2012. 17. Bio-Diversity as Reflected on Ramappa Temple Complex in Warangal Dist, Journal of Dept. of History & Tourism Management Kakatiya University, Warangal, Vol, XI 2016.

Papers published in Conference Proceedings 1. Indian Travel Tradition and Customer Relations Management in Tourism Industry, Page Nos: 49-51, National Seminar on Customer Relationship Management in Service Sector 12,13th December -2006, Seminar Proceedings / Souvenir, Faculty of Commerce CKM, Arts & Science College, Warangal. 2. The Tribal Chiefs of Palakonda and their struggles against the British Colonialism in Andhra–(1768-1803), Page Nos. 137-141, South Indian History Congress Silver Jubilee Session (25th ) Madhurai Kamaraj, University, Madhuri-2005. 3. Buddhist Sites and Problems & Tourism Development in Telangana, Page Nos.452-455, South Indian History Congress, 29th Session Proceedings, Triunalveli – 2009, 2229-3671 4. Early Tribal Revolts in Kalingandhra against British Colonalism (1770-1803) A Study of Kurupam and Meerangi Tribal Estates South Indian History Congress, 31st Session Kadapa – AP January 2011, 2229-3671 5. The Impact of Circuit Committee Recommendations on Vijayanagaram, Zamindari (1768-1802), Page Nos.124-127, A.P. History Congress Proceedings, 35th Session January – 2010, Dravidian University, Kuppam.

Refresher/Orientation Course Attended: 1. UGC, New Delhi Sponsored Orientation Course attended at Academic Staff College, Andhra University, Vishakapatnam, on 04-08-2005 to 31-08-2005. 2. ICSSR, South Region, Hyderabad Sponsored 07 days Workshop attended at Department of Public Administration, Kakatiya University, Warangal on 1992. 3. UGC, New Delhi Sponsored Refresher Course attended at Academic Staff College, Central University, Hyderabad on 05-02-2007 to 02-03-2007. 4. UGC, New Delhi Sponsored Orientation Course attended at TOC-NSS, Osmania University, Hyderabad, on 04-08-2005 to 31-08-2005. 5. DEQSTI Sponsored Refresher Course attended at SDLCE, Kakatiya University on 5th July, 2002. 6. ICHR, New Delhi Sponsored 15 days Workshop attended at Department of History, Kakatiya University, Warangal on 1992. 7. UGC, New Delhi Sponsored 1 day workshop on Changing Scenario of Higher Education Privatization and the role of Academic and Policy makers at College Development Council, KU, WARANGAL, April, 12-13th 2010. 8. UGC, New Delhi Sponsored 1 day Workshop on Choice Based Credit System at IQAC OF NAAC (Internal Quality Assessment Cell) KU, Warangal, 3rd July, 2010 9. Ragiv Gandhi Foundation, Sri Perambudur, Tamil Nadu sponsored Two day State Level Workshop on 1857-1947 90 years of Freedom Struggle Documentation on the eve of 150th Anniversary of First War of Indian Independence at Nehru Yuvakendra Sangatan (A.P.) Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbuduru, Tamilnadu, March, 15-16, 2007. Seminars Organized: 1. Department Conference , KU, August 2006 2. Served as Director and Organized an Orientation Course on Art and Science of Teaching History 3. Served as Director and Organized a Regional Seminar on Cultural Tourism in Telangana on 15/3/2008-KU 4. Coordinator, National Seminar on Socio-Cultural and Political Dynamics of Telangana, Itihasa Sankalana Samithi, Telangana, Warangal, March 2015 5. Coordinator, Tourism Development in Telangana Two Days National Seminar University P.G. College Subedari, Hnk, January 21st 22nd, 2017.Sponsored by Dept. of Tourism Telangana state

Papers Presented in National Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, Symposia: 1. Tourism Development in Telangana (Problems Prospects and Perspectives), Retrieving the Past: History and Culture of Telangana, Department of History University College of Arts & Social Sciences, O.U. 12-3-2004, National Seminar 2. The Tribal Chiefs of Palaconda, and their struggles Against the British Colonialism in Andhra (1768-1803), SIHC Silver Jubilee Session, Madhurai, Tamil Nadu, The School Historical Studies, Madhuri Kamaraju University, Madhuri, 22-01-2005, SIHC, Silver Jubilee Session 3. Warangal, A Tourism Center in Andhra Pradesh, IHC, 67th Annual Session, Calicut, IHC, Farook College, Kozhikode (Calicut) Karala, 10,12, March, 2007, IHC 67th Annual Session 4. Rock Paintings and Tourism Potential of Pandavulagutta in Warangal District, IHC, 68th Session, Delhi, IHC, Department of History Delhi University, Delhi, 28-30th December 2007, IHC 68th session. th 5. Only Attended), SIHC, 28 , Annual Session, Department of History, SKDU, Ananthapur, 19-21 January 2008, SIHC 28th Session. 6. Nature of Freedom Movement in Hyderabad State-A Case Study of Warangal district, Re-Appraisal of Indian Freedom Struggle-1857, Department of History, Archaeology, nd rd A.U. Vizag, 2 & 3 February, 2008, ICHR, International Seminar 7. Application of Modern Science and Technology and the growth of Industry in Hyderabad State, Application of Modern Science & Technology in India, During the British Rule: A Special Focus on the 20th century, Akkineni Nageshwar Rao College, Gudivada, , 28 & 29th August 2008, Two days National seminars 8. Buddhist Sites and Problems of Tourism Development in Telangana, SIHC 29th Annual Conference, The Department of History Manonmaniam Sundarnar University, Turunelveli, January 30,31 and February 1st 2009, SIHC 29th Session 9. Contemporary Socio-Political Movements in Andhra Pradesh and the Problem of writing History, Indian Historiography: Recent Trends National Seminar, Department of History & Archaeology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, March, 2010, National Seminar 10. Early Tribal Resistance to British Colonialism in Kalingandhra (1770-1803), Evolution of Orissan Society and State Since Early Times – UGC, ASIHSS, P.G. Department of History, Berhampur University November, 27th& 28th 2010, National Seminar 11. Nature of Freedom Struggle in Hyderabad State A Comparative Study of Two Villages in Warangal District, Hyderabad State: Society Economy and Polity- 1724-1956, Department of History University College of Arts & Social Sciences, Osmania University, Hyderabad, December 17-19th 2010, International Seminar 12. Impact of Circuit Committee Recommendations on Vizianagara, Zamindary, APHC 35th Annual Session, Department of History, Archaeology and Culture, Dravidian University, Kuppam, January 7th& 8th 2011, APHC 35th Session 13. Tribal Revolts in Kalingandhra – A Study of Kurupam and Meerangi Estates (1773- 1803), SIHC 31st Annual Session, Department of History and Archaeology Yogivemanna University, Kadapa, January 28-30th 2011, SIHC 31st Annual Session 14. Man-Environment and Education- A Historical Perspective, Jaina Understanding of Nature and its Relevance to Global Warming, Acharya Nagarjuna University, March 12th& 13th 2011, National Seminar 15. Responsible Tourism Development and Practical Challenges Study in Coastal Andhra Region, Hospitality and Tourism, National Seminar, Dr. Y.S R National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, November, 11th& 12th 2011, National Seminar 16. A Note on Suicides by Goldsmiths in Warangal, APHC 36th Session, CSR Sarma College, Ongole January 7-8th 2012, 36th AP History Congress 17 Work Shop on Audio – Visual Lessons Preparation, Organized by SDLCE, KU. 18. Deccan Sultans – Iran Relations, National Seminar- Dept of History, KU. Talk on Secular Values. 19. Kakatiya Festivals- at Mogilicherla, (Message on Contribution of Kakatiyas to Society, Economy, Art and Artitecture). 20. SCERT, Work shop on Text Book Writing Hyderabad. 21. National Seminar on Tourism Products in India March, 2015-M.G University, Nalgonda (Presented a keynote Address ) 22. National Seminar on Religious Conditions in Deccan (O.U-Hyd) July-2015 (Chaired a Session and Presented a paper) 23. National Conference on Tourism Development in Telangana 24-25-Nov, 2015. (Chaired a Session and guest of honour )-NITHM, Hyd. 24. UNESCO-CLUB- National Organization Meeting 27 Nov-2015(NSPT) Warangal Presented a Paper on Heritage of Telangana.(P P T) 25. National Seminar on Problems of Historiography, C K M College Wgl. Presented paper on Contemporary History writing. 26. National Seminar on Telangana History & Culture –Ancient Times March14-15- 2015 presented a paper on Cultural Tourism Products in Telangana. 27. Delivered a talk on B.C Professional Castes and their Socio-Economic Conditions at the B.C Sub –Plan Sadana Udyama Sabha June -2015, Kakatiya University, Wgl. Nominated as Vice-Chairman in the State Body. 28. Delivered a talk on Women’s Empowerment in B.C Sub- plan, Women’s Meeting 29- Dec,2015, SDLCE, K.U 29. Delivered a talk at B.C Sub- plan District Meeting, at NSPT, (Wgl) Sep-2015. 30. Delivered a talk at B.C Sub Plan Big Debate at Kammam, 14-Dec, 2015. 31. Delivered a talk on Group-I-II- Exams, History Syllabus at Mandamarry, KRMR Dist, 6, July-2015. 32. Delivered a talk on Group-I-II History Syllabus, Live Telecast (Jai Telangana T.V) K.U Auditorium Wgl.8 July-2015. 33. Delivered a talk on National Integration at N.C.C Officers Conference, IV-Battalion, Mamnoor, Wgl, 20, Nov. 2015. 34. National Seminar on Higher Education at Pingle Women’s College, Waddepally, Wgl , Guest of Honour. Delivered a talk on Relevence of History Today. March 15 Presented a Paper on Research in Social Sciences Published in the Proceedings 35. Served as Treasure and Advisor to the South Indian History Congress, 35th Sessions, held at K.U Feb, 20, 2015. 36. Delivered a talk on Problems in School Education and Future Challenges in School Administration at Annual Day Celebrations, Chief Guest, Feb,2015 37. Member, Interview Board, Major Research Project on Socio- Economic Conditions of Tribals in A.P, Sponsored by U,G,C, New Delhi Project Director. Prof, Battu Ramesh, Janapadha Girijana Vignana Peetham Telugu University, Wgl. 38. Subject Expert Syllabus Committee at the Govt Degree College, , (Autonomous College) 2014-2015 39. L.B College: History, Tourism- Employment Opportunities. 40. Govt College: Jangam – Religion and Secularism in Contemporary Society. 41. Vivekananda – 150 years Celebrations. Talk on Nationalism in India in HNK. 42. Delivered talk on Vivekananda Services to Indian Society and Culture- Govt. Jr College, Mulugu, Warangal. 43. Nominated as Chairman (Sectional President at Historiography Session) at South Indian History Congress 36thSession to be held at Mysore, Feb.2016. 44. Delivered a talk on Society, Religion, Secularism, at Telangana Janavedika, organized by Takkallapally Purushotham Rao, Ex- Minister, Govt. of A.P. 145 lecture14-11-2016. 45. Delivered a talk on Tourism Promotion in Telangana and Employment Generation.21-1- 2017.State level seminar, at UPGC, Subedari, K.U. 46. Delivered Keynotes Address, Tourism Hospitality one Day National seminar, Mahavidyalaya, Hyd, on 18-03-2017. 47. Socio- cultural Identity of Medieval Telangana Two Days National Seminar on March 24th 25th, 2017. Kakatiya University, Wgl. 48. Guest Lecture, Mahabubad College, under Studying History & Culture, on 09-02-2017. 49. Guest Lecture, Telangana Jana Vedika April, 16th 2017. 50. Guest Lecture, Viswabharathi High School, Kadapikonda, 21-04-2017. 51. Guest Lecture Delivered Pingili College Waddepally, Skill Development and Employment opportunity in Tourism Industry.