‘Sreeland’, Mamangalam Jn., Palarivattom.P.O., Lekha Sreenivas Kochi 682 025
Profile
Deputy Coordinator, B.Sc. Apparel and Fashion Design, UGC Innovative programme,
M.G.University, Kerala.
Chairman, Board of Examiners, M.Sc. Fashion & Textile Designing (CUCSS), University of
Calicut, since 2015
Subject Expert, Equivalency Standing Committee, SCERT, Government of Kerala,
Thiruvananthapuram
Consultant and Subject Expert, SITTER, Govt. of Kerala, Kalamassery
Member in the Core Committee/Board of Studies, Bachelor of Fashion Technology and B.Sc
Apparel and Fashion Design, M.G. University, Kottayam
Appointed as subject expert for sanctioning Fashion Designing courses (Bachelor of Technology
and B.Sc. Apparel and Fashion Design) in Self Financing Colleges affiliated under M.G.
University, Kottayam.
Member in the expert committee for redesigning and restructuring the syllabus of
B.Sc. Home Science (PASS) , University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
Member in the expert committee for redesigning and restructuring the syllabus of Bachelor of
Fashion Technology (C.B.C.S.S), M.G.University, Kottayam
Member in the subject expert committee for restructuring syllabus for the Certificate course in
Fashion Designing, Kerala Government Technical Education (KGTE), Government of Kerala in
2011 and 2018.
Coordinator and Member in the syllabus structuring committee for preparing proposal and
structuring syllabus for the New UGC Innovative course, B.Sc. Apparel and Fashion Design,
M.G. University, Kottayam.
Member in the Board of Examiners of Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Regular and Off-
Campus), M.G. University, Kottayam, Kerala since 2002, including Off Campus Centre, Dubai,
UAE (2010, 2011 and 2013) and M.Sc. Textiles and Fashion Designing, University of Calicut,
Calicut.
Appointed as question paper setter for the aptitude test of BFT, M.G. University, Kottayam.
Functioned as resource person for various workshops and trainings for small scale women
entrepreneurs and house wives organised by Government and Non-Government Bodies:
Integrated Child Development Scheme, (Govt. of India), District Industries Centre (DIC), Govt.
of Kerala, KITCO, Govt. of Kerala, Kerala Tailors Association, Chavara Cultural Centre,
Kudumbasree under various panchayats, and National Institute of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, Iringalakuda
Provided consultancy for designing uniforms for Institutions: Assisi Vidhyaniketan Public
School, Nayarambalam, Assisi Vidhyaniketan Public School, Chembumukku, St.Pauls
International School, Kalamassery, Lourde Hospital, Vaduthala and Rajagiri Hospital,
Chunagamveli, Aluva.
Regular columnist of Deshabhimani News Paper (Latest Fashion Trends) from February 2011 to
February 2012.
Functioned as Fashion consultant for various leading News dailies and Magazines and Online
channel: Malayala Manorama Kochi, Kottayam and Thrissur, Deshabhimani Kochi and Thrissur,
The New Indian Express, Kochi, Vanitha, Gruhalakshmi, Star and Style, India Today and
Manorama Online channel.
Member and Treasurer of the designer’s Club ‘The D’ Club’, Kochi.
Organized and participated in the exhibition cum sale organized by D’Club, at Women’s
Association Hall, Ernakulam titled ‘On our Own’ and ‘It’s about us’ during September, 2001
and May, 2004 mainly focusing on Kids wear segment which evoked a good response from
public and the event was reported in the leading news paper dailies like Indian Express and
Malayala Manorama
Designs featured in leading T.V channels: Jeevan TV, Asianet Plus, Amritha TV, Mazhavil
Manorama. Leading magazine: ‘Vanitha’, ‘Vanitha Fashion’ M.M. Publications, Kottayam, India
Today and News dailies: Mathrubhumi, Kochi and Malayala Manorama, Kottayam, Kochi and
Thrissur.
Invited as a jury member for inter school and inter collegiate competitions on costume designing,
Fashion Show, Flower carpet, Poster designing, Painting and collage organized by various
Schools and Colleges in and around Kerala.
Educational Qualification
Pursuing Ph.D in Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
M.Phil, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
M.Com (Entrepreneurship), Annamalai University, Chennai
Bachelor of Commerce – Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Two year Diploma in Fashion Designing - International Academy of Fashion (IAF),
(International Foundation for Education), Kerala
Diploma in Fashion Designing – MPACT School of Fashion (LCC MPACT, Kochi)
Certificate course in Computer Aided Fashion Design– MPACT School of Fashion (LCC
MPACT, Kochi)
Certificate course in Home Science (Dress Making) – Vimalalayam Polytechnic, Kochi
Professional Experience
Working as an Associate Professor and Centre Coordinator, Women’s Study Centre, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam.
Worked as an Assistant Professor in Fashion Designing and Head of the Department, Women’s Study Centre, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam from 2002 to 2016
Worked as Senior Faculty and Course Coordinator, MPACT School of Fashion (LCC MPACT, Kochi) from January, 2000 to June, 2002.
Principle Investigator for a funded projects of Khadi Bhavan, KVIC, M.G. Road, Ernakulam in the year 2016 and 2018
Convener for the UGC sponsored 2 days National Seminar on ‘Requisites of Design Intervention in the Handicraft Sector’ from 8/2/2017 to 9/2/2017 at St. Teresa’s College Ernakulam.
Appointed as Rapporteur for the 2 day International Conference ‘Global Education meet’, from 29th to 30th, 2016 organized by and Department of Higher Education, Kerala Higher Education Council and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) at Leela Palace, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Appointed as Rapporteur for the 3 day International conference on ‘International Meet on Transnational Education’ organized by Kerala Higher Education Council, Thiruvanandapuram on 3rd, 4th, and 5th January, 2014
Convener for the 2 day International Seminar on the topic ‘Art, Fashion, Language and Culture’ organized by the Department of Fashion Designing, Women’s Study Centre, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam on 28th and 29th January, 2013.
Principle Investigator for a funded project of Gandhi Smaraka Grama Seva Kendra, Cherthala and Khadi Board in the year 2008 – 2009.
Total Teaching Experience Under-graduate : 15 years Post graduate : 18 years
Publications: R,Lekha & K Mathew Jose. ‘A Study on the Employment Opportunities of Women in the Rural Areas of Kannur District’. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (International Open Access Journal, UGC Approved). Vol.6. Issue 6. P.p 918-922. Impact factor 5.87. June 2019.
Sreenivas, Lekha & K, Mathew Jose. ‘Design Intervention as an effective tool for the Revival of Traditional Crafts in Kerala’. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (International Open Access Journal, UGC Approved).Vol.9. Issue 3. Pp 448-453. Impact factor 5.87. March 2019
Sreenivas, Lekha. ‘A Study on the Ethical Wages to Conserve the Eco Friendly Khadi Weavers in Vavakkadu’. Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research (Double Blind Referred and Reviewed International Journal, UGC Approved). Vol.8. Special Issue 3. P.p 78-83. Impact factor-SJIF 2018 6.053. March 2019
R.Lekha & K,Mathew Jose. ‘Job Satisfaction among Women Weavers in Kerala: A Grounded Theory Approach’. International Journal of Management Studies (UGC Approved). Vol.V. Special Issue I. 1st August, 2018
Article published in ‘Star and Style’ – a leading women magazine of Mathrubhumi, titled ‘Scarf in Fashion’2017
Article published in ‘Vanitha’- a leading women magazine, fortnightly, RN/27410/75, 40th edition, 10th July 15-31, 2014 titled ‘Midumidukki akaam 35nu seshavum’.
Twenty Five articles published in the ‘Fashion Trends’ column of leading Malayalam newspaper Deshabhimani, Kochi and Trissur from 16/02/2011 to 20/03/2012
Article published in ‘Vanitha’- titled ‘Printed Corduroy trousers and tops’ in February, 2006
Talks and Workshops organized Organized a webinar on ‘Handlooms The Rich Heritage of India’ on 7th August, 2020 in
connection with Handloom Day Celebration 2020
Organized Fashion Shows: ‘Melange’2005, ‘Tesoro’2006, Kaleidoscope April’s Eve 2007,
Kaleidoscope 2009, Kaleidoscope 2010, Kaleidoscope 2011, Kaleidoscope 2013, Kaleidoscope
2014, Kaleidoscope 2015, Kaleidoscope 2016, and Kaleidoscope 2017. Kaleidoscope 2018,
Kaleidoscope 2019, Kaleidoscope 2020.
Conducted one week training programme on Soft furnishing for the instructors of National
Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR), Iringalakuda in the year 2020
Organized 3 day International workshop on Haute couture from 20th to 22nd June 2019
Organized 2 day Workshop on Mural painting and bead woven jewelry on 7th and 8th November,
2018
A self-defense campaign was organized for the students of the Department of Fashion Designing
and Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, initiated by ‘Pink Shield’ by Lubaina Kalari Sangam on
11/01/2018.
Principal Investigator for a funded project of Khadi Bhavan, Ernakulam in the year 2016 and
2018. A Collection of garments were designed and made using Khadi fabric and presented it as a
fashion show. The ultimate aim is to provide awareness about the unlimited possibilities of Khadi
fabric and encouraging the general public to use Khadi fabric and there by uplifting the Khadi
Artisans
Organized a talk on ‘Cyber Crime’ by Yatheesh Chandra, DCP, Department of Police, Kerala
Conducted workshop on Pattern Making organized by Chavara Cultural Centre for the tailors of Chavara, Allapuzha.
Organized a talk on ‘Portfolio making’ by Mr.Jobin Joy, Head Designer, Budha 21, Kochi
Conducted a training programme on Advanced Pattern Making techniques for the small scale
women entrepreneurs, organized by the KVMS Women’s wing, Karuvelipady, Kochi in
February, 2015.
Conducted Workshop on Batik and Tie and Dye for the NSS volunteers organized by NSS Camp,
St. Teresa’s College in the year 2015.
Conducted a training programme on up cycled cloth bags and pouches for the master trainers’
organized by Ezhikara Grama Panchayat, St.Teresa’s Association of Retired Staff (STARS) and
Bhoomitra sena club, St. Teresa’s College in the year 2015.
Organized an International talk – an Art Talk Series on LET’S TALK by an International Artist
Ms.Bharti Kher, in association with Kochi Biennale Foundation on 23rd April, 2014.
Organized a workshop on Madhubani and Kalamkari Paintings (Folk art Paintings) by
Ms.Vasantha Kumar, Fevicryl Hobby Ideas Ltd., on 7th July, 2014.
Organized a talk on ‘The careers and opportunities of Fashion Industry by Archana Sankar,
Freelance Designer and Wardrobe Stylist in 2014.
Organized a National Workshop on ‘Recent Trends in Fashion Designing, Career Options and
Fashion Illustration Techniques ‘by Mr. Jobin Joy, Head Designer, J.J. Valaya, an eminent Indian
Fashion Designer, on 26th November, 2013
Organized several Exhibition cum Sale for the students of Fashion Designing, St.Teresa’s
College :- ‘Green is God’ and ‘Kaleidoscope’, at St.Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, ‘It’s about us’
at Women’s Association Hall, Ernakulam, ‘Anecdot’ at Lions Club, Ernakulam, and an Exhibition
cum sale at Oberon Mall, Kochi.
Conducted a workshop on advanced pattern making for the local tailors of Ernakulam District
organized by Kerala Tailors Association, Kochi.
Conducted Workshop on Paper Jewellery, organized by Women’s Cell, St.Teresa’s College,
Ernakulam
Principal Investigator for a funded project of Gandhi Smaraka Grama Seva Kendra, Cherthala and
Khadi Board in the year 2008 – 2009. A Collection of garments were designed and constructed
using Khadi materials, mainly focusing the European Market . The purpose of the project was to
give awareness about the possibility of Handloom materials in Fashion Industry and also uplifting
the self-help groups under Gandhi Smaraka Grama Seva Kendra by providing design ideas and
technical support. The garments were exhibited in 3 days as fashion shows at Manorama Fiesta,
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, which evoked a good response and appreciation from the
general public, Gandhi Smaraka Grama Seva Kendra, and Khadi Board.
Personal Information: Date of Birth : 14/10/1973 Marital Status : Married Father’s Name : N.N.Ramakrishna Pillai (Late) Hobbies : Painting, Photography, Singing, Listening to music Languages Known : Malayalam, English, and Hindi