CHIDAMBARAM A Associate Professor
- Centre for Study of Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy
- School of Social Sciences & International Studies
- chidambaram.cseip@gmail.com
Academic Activity
Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)
| S.No | Degree | Subject/Title of thesis | University/Board | Year of Passing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Impact on Self Concept on Decision Making Style and Academic Achievement of Visually Challenged Higher Secondary Students in Tamil Nadu | Bharathiar University | 2013 |
| 2 | Special B.Ed | Visual impairment, RCI CRR No. A61483, Date of registration: 01.17.2019 | Bhoj. University | 2006 |
| 3 | M. Phil | Social Work | Bharathiyar University | 2004 |
| 4 | PGDRD | Rural Development | IGNOU ( Indira Gandhi National Open University) | 2000 |
| 5 | UGC | National Eligibility Test | UGC (University Grant Commission) | 1999 |
| 6 | MSW | Social Work | Madras University | 1998 |
| 7 | B.A | English Literature | Madras University | 1996 |
Area of Specializaion
Awards / Prizes Conferred
| S.No | Name / Title of the Award | Type | Name of the Agency conferred the Award | Year of the Award | Amount for Cash Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Satya Award for Excellence. | INTERNATIONAL | Satya special school, Puducherry & the Hands foundation. | 2017 | NA |
| 2 | Titled Torch Bearer | NATIONAL | IIM Bangalore and Never the Less Foundation | 2012 | NA |
Teaching Experience
| S.No | Designation | Department/Centre | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive policy (CSSE&IP) | Pondicherry University |
Research Experience
| S.No | Designation | Department/Centre | Institution | Area of Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vocational Guidance Officer | Department | District Disability Rehabilitation Centre, DDRC, Tirunelveli | District level Survey on Disability and Health (Thirunelveli) Tamil Nadu |
| 2 | Assistant Professor | Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive policy (CSSE&IP) | Pondicherry University | Ascertaining the Status of Skilled and Semi skilled Visually Challenged Vendors at train in Tamilnadu. |
| 3 | Assistant Professor | Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSE&IP) | Pondicherry University | Visual Documentation [Thandavalavazhkhy] Socio Economic Status of PWDs |
| 4 | Assistant Professor | Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSE&IP) | Pondicherry University | Status of Reservation in Welfare Schemes which has been implementing by Government of Tamilnadu with reference to CMSPGHS, IAY, Free distribution of Cattles (Cows and Goats) |
Industry Experience
| S.No | Designation | Company/Corporate | Nature of Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project officer | Deepam Educational Society for Health DESH | Health Educator, Area Supervisor and Project Officer of Reproductive and Child Health Project |
| 2 | State Co-ordinator for State Facilitating Centre | Action Aid International- India, Chennai | Facilitating Inclusive Education |
Contribution towards Innovation
| S.No | Name of the Work/Contribution | Specialization | Remarks |
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Patent Details
| S.No | Title | Status | Patent Number | Year of Award | Type | Commercialized Status |
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Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals
| S.No | Title | Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper | Journal Name | Volume, Issue & Page Nos. | Year | Impact Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A STUDY ON PROFICIENCY OF EMPLOYEES TO WORK FROM HOME | Dr. Madan Mohan G., Associate Professor, Department of Management Studies, School of Management, Pondicherry University, Dr. Chidambaram A., Assistant Professor, Centre for Study of Social Exclusion | Kalyan Bharathi- Journal on Indian history & culture | Vol. 36, No. 9(I), Pg.no 172 - 185 | 2021 | 0 |
| 2 | A Scrutiny of Inclusive Education Prevalent in Puducherry | Dr. A.Chidambaram | Shanlax International Journal of Management | Volume 5, August, 2017, 214/223 | 2017 | 2.082 |
Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals
| S.No | Title | Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper | Journal Name | Volume, Issue & Page Nos. | Year | Impact Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Status of disability reservation in TN state welfare programme required action | Dr. A.Chidambaram | Udavikkaram | Volume-19, issue 4, page no- 16- 19 | 2021 | 0.00 |
| 2 | Critical evaluation of grievances redressal mechanism for person with disability | Dr. A.Chidambaram | Udavikkaram | Volume-19, issue 5, page no- 17- 21 | 2021 | 0.00 |
| 3 | Evaluation of national education policy in the light of providing higher education to person with disability in India | Dr. A.Chidambaram | Udavikkaram | Volume-19, issue 6, page no- 14- 17 | 2021 | 0.00 |
| 4 | A Study On Government Assistance Reaching Person With Blindness In Tamil Nadu, India. | Dr. A.Chidambaram, G.Madanmogan, V.Kanagasabapathy. | IJMER | Volume-10, Issue-10(B), Pagr no- 140-148 | 2021 | 7.816 |
| 5 | Required changes: SCD policy document - no poverty. | Dr.A.Chidambaram | Udavikkaram | Volume - 20, Issue -8 , Page no - 20-23. | 2021 | 0.00 |
| 6 | Changes required in early childhood care and education in India. | Dr. A.Chidambaram | Udavikkaram | Volume-19, issue 3, page no- 10- 14 | 2020 | 0.00 |
| 7 | Analysing the Impact of SHG Movement on Women Gaining Health and Skill Development | Dr. A.Chidambaram, G.Madanmogan. | International Journal of Business Intelligence & Innovations | Volume – 1, December 2016. 121-130 | 2016 | 0.000 |
| 8 | A Study on Financial Inclusion Prevalent Among Disabled | Dr. A.Chidambaram, G.Madanmogan. | International Journal of Business Intelligence & Innovations | Volume – 1, June 2016,132-147 | 2016 | 0.000 |
Papers Published in Conference Proceedings
| S.No | Title | Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper | Details of Conference Publication | Page Nos. | Year |
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Books
| S.No | Title of the Book | Name of the Authors as per the order in Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
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Chapters in Books
| S.No | Title of the Chapters | Name of the Authors | Title of the Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Required action: Basic needs of person with disability VS directive principal of state policy with reference to Tamil Nadu. | Dr.A.Chidambaram | Blind in India : art, culture and activism 2020. | AKS books world, T.nagar, Chennai | 2020 | 978-81-931407-3-4 |
| 2 | Organised Agitation by Visually Challenged Graduates and College Students in Search of Empowerment | Dr. A.Chidambaram | Crafting Inclusive Development | Serials Publication 4803/24 Ansari Road Darya Ganj New Delhi-110002 (India) serials@mail.com | 2015 | 97 8-81-8387-699-5 |
Edited Books
| S.No | Title of the Book | Name of the Authors as per the order in Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
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Ongoing Projects
| S.No | Title of the Project | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
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Ongoing Consultancy Works
| S.No | Title of the Consultancy Work | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
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Completed Projects
| S.No | Title of the Project | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
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Completed Consultancy Works
| S.No | Title of the Consultancy Work | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
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Career Guidance Offered to students
| S.No | Name of the Scheme | No. of Students | Competitive Examinations/ Career Counseling | No. of Students Passed | No. of Students Placed |
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List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,
| S.No | Name of the Programme/Scheme | Date of Implementation | No. of Students Enrolled | Agencies Involved |
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Research Guidance - PG
| S.No | Year | Degree | No. of Students Awarded | Department/Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | MSW | 4 | Department of Social Work |
| 2 | 2017 | MSW | 3 | Department of Social Work |
| 3 | 2015 | MSW | 2 | Department of Social Work |
| 4 | 2014 | MSW | 3 | Department of Social Work |
| 5 | 2012 | M.PHIL | 2 | CSSE&IP |
| 6 | 2012 | M.PHIL | 3 | CSSE&IP |
Research Guidance - Ph.D
| S.No | Student Name | Registration Date | Registration No. | Thesis Title | Thesis Submitted Status | Thesis Submitted Date | Vivavoce Completed Status | Date Awarded |
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Research Guidance - Post Doctoral
| S.No | Scholar Name | Designation | Funding Agency | Fellowship Title | Year of Joining | Year of Completion |
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Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year
| S.No | Conference/ workshop attended for which financial support provided | Professional body for which membership fee is provided | Amount of Support | Place | From Date | To Date | Year |
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E-Lecture Details
| S.No | E-Lecture Title | Development of e-content/e-learning/delivering | Member of Editorial Bodies | Reviewer/Referee of | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content/Module Title | Institution/Platform | Year | Weblink | ||||
Details of Online Education Conducted
| S.No | Nature of Online Course | No. of Sessions | Target Group | Date |
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Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme
| S.No | Title of the Paper | Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme | Organized by | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rights and entitlements of PWD | Seminar | DMS, CPWD & PU | International | 01-05-2023 | 02-05-2023 | 2023 |
| 2 | RPD act and SDG goals inter-linkages and group interaction | Conference | APD DLU South NCPEDP | Regional | 30-01-2023 | 31-01-2023 | 2023 |
| 3 | Overcoming barriers & unleashing opportunities for social justice | Webinar | CRC Davanagere | National | 20-02-2023 | 20-02-2023 | 2023 |
| 4 | Latest developments in the CBR approach (disability inclusive development,CBID, emancipatory approac | Seminar | CRC Davanagere | National | 29-05-2023 | 31-05-2023 | 2023 |
| 5 | Required library services for persons with Visual Impairment | Workshop | Ananda Rangapillai Library, Pondicherry University | Regional | 12-06-2023 | 16-06-2023 | 2023 |
| 6 | Implementation of 1% reservation for Persons with ID/ASD/MI/SLD– Role of Higher Educational Instit | Seminar | NIEPMD, Chennai | National | 11-05-2023 | 12-05-2023 | 2023 |
| 7 | Code of professional ethics for rehabilitation counsellors. | Webinar | NIEPMD | National | 31-01-2022 | 01-02-2022 | 2022 |
| 8 | Media and Disability | Webinar | NIEPMD | National | 29-09-2022 | 30-09-2022 | 2022 |
| 9 | Basic Counseling Skills | Webinar | CRC Davanagere | National | 23-08-2022 | 25-08-2022 | 2022 |
| 10 | Self advocacy-success stories of person with disability | Webinar | NIEPMD | National | 16-12-2022 | 17-12-2022 | 2022 |
| 11 | Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of inovation in accessible & equity | Seminar | CUTN | National | 13-12-2022 | 13-12-2022 | 2022 |
| 12 | I. Faculty enrichment program : to excel in higher learning environment | workshop | NIEPMD | National | 30-03-2021 | 30-03-2021 | 2021 |
| 13 | II. Faculty enrichment program : to excel in higher learning environment | workshop | NIEPMD | National | 06-05-2021 | 06-05-2021 | 2021 |
| 14 | Role of rehabilitation professional in the field of universal design. | seminar | Satya special school, NIEPMD and RCI | state | 27-05-2021 | 28-05-2021 | 2021 |
| 15 | RPWD Act 2016, in relation to employment for person with disabilities | Conference | National institute of physical medicine and rehabilitation (NIPMR), thrissur, Kerala. | Regional | 4.6.2021 | 5.6.2021 | 2021 |
| 16 | Advocacy and Rehabilitation of persons with disability | Webinar | Central university of Rajasthan, Dept. social work | National | 14.6.21 | 18.6.21 | 2021 |
| 17 | Role of perons with disabilities in enabling advocacy-successful initiatives in Puducherry & TN | Conference | Composite regional centre for skill development, rehabilitation & empowerment of person with disabil | National | 17.6.21 | 18.6.21 | 2021 |
| 18 | UN convention, sustainable development goals and their impact on PWDs | Conference | Bishop caldwell college thoothukudi, TN. | National | 31.8.21 | 31.8.21 | 2021 |
| 19 | Leadership and participation of person with disability towards an inclusive, accessible - P covid | webinar | CRC Devangere - NIEPID | National | 01-12-2021 | 01-12-2021 | 2021 |
| 20 | Status of person with disability in Tamil Nadu, India. | Seminar | Commonwealth disability people’s forum. | International | 11-02-2021 | 11-07-2021 | 2021 |
| 21 | Leadership and participation of Persons with Disabilities toward an Inclusive, Accessible and Sustai | Webinar | CRC Davanagere | National | 01-12-2021 | 01-12-2021 | 2021 |
| 22 | Constitutional safeguards with special reference to dalits and delivered valedictory note | One day national seminar on marginalisation of women and dalit. | Bishop caldwell college Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu | National level | 06.03.2020 | 06.03.2020 | 2020 |
| 23 | The vital role of an individual and goal of an organisation | Workshop (webinar) | Center of excellence state bank of India learning center chennai. | National | 12.06.2020 | 12.06.2020 | 2020 |
| 24 | Role of professionals in observing white cane day | Webinar | NIEPMD | National | 15-10-2020 | 15-10-2020 | 2020 |
| 25 | Parity in Education | Sensitising RPWD Rules to the Differently abled | Dept. Of Social Welfare, Puducherry | National | 16-06-2018 | 16-06-2018 | 2018 |
| 26 | Facilitated State Rules | Sensitising RPWD Rules to the Differently abled | Dept. Of Social welfare, Puducherry | National | 16-06-2018 | 16-06-2018 | 2018 |
| 27 | Why RPW Act?,Special Provisions Highlighted in RPWD | National Seminar on "The Road Map for Effective Implementation of RPwD Act, 2016" | CSSE&IP,HEPSN & NIEPMD | National | 17-05-2018 | 17-05-2018 | 2018 |
| 28 | Self Advocacy | Orientation on National Trust Act 1999 | CSSEIP,HEPSN& Satya Special School | National | 27-03-2018 | 27-03-2018 | 2018 |
| 29 | A Study on Exclusion of Divyangjan from welfare Scheme of government | Challenging Exclusion | NIEPMD & SRM University | International | 30-01-2018 | 02-02-2018 | 2018 |
| 30 | Role of social worker for Inclusion of PWD | Symposium on the Road map for Effective Implementation of RPwD Act-2016 | NIEPMD, CSSE&IP & HEPSN, PU. | National | 07-02-2018 | 08-02-2018 | 2018 |
| 31 | Role of Educational Institutions on implementation of RPWD ACT 2016 | National Conference on rights of persons with disabilities act (RPWD- ACT) - 2016 (Role of Information Communication Technology) | NIEPMD, CSSE&IP, HEPSN, PU. | National | 30-03-2017 | 31-03-2017 | 2017 |
| 32 | Role of HEPSN in the field of Higher Education. | National Conference on rights of persons with disabilities act (RPWD- ACT) - 2016 (Role of Information Communication Technology) | NIEPMD, CSSE&IP, HEPSN, PU. | National | 30-03-2017 | 31-03-2017 | 2017 |
| 33 | Historical Background of Rehabilitation services in India | One day Training Programme on “Antrachakshu” Sensing disabilities | NIEPMD, CSSE&IP & HEPSN, PU. | National | 03-03-2017 | 03-03-2017 | 2017 |
| 34 | Women with Disability Protection and Prospects in RPWD act 2016 | Self Help Group Disable Women Meet Puducherry | Centre for Women Studies, Pondicherry University | Regional | 09-03-2017 | 09-03-2017 | 2017 |
| 35 | Status of Disable Reservation in Ministry of Rural Development and Animal Husbandry schemes of Gover | Meet on District Representatives of Disable People Organizations (DPOs) | Association for the Rights of Visually Challenged, ARVIC, Coimbatore | State | 26-02-2017 | 26-02-2017 | 2017 |
| 36 | Facilities in Higher Learning Institutions with Special Reference to Higher Educations for Person wi | One day Training programme to District representatives of Disable People Organization (DPOs) | HEPSN Enabling unit of PU | National | 28-01-2017 | 28-01-2017 | 2017 |
| 37 | Inclusion in Pondicherry University | National Seminar on Inclusion From Education to Employment | Satya Special School & DSW | National | 06-12-2017 | 06-12-2017 | 2017 |
| 38 | Role & Responsibilities of Professional working in disability intervention | In-Service Training Program and Sensitization of Key Functionaries | Leprosy Mission,Villupuram | National | 12-06-2017 | 12-06-2017 | 2017 |
| 39 | Accessibility Issues in Educational Institutions | One day International Conference | Sathya Special School and Department of Social Work, PU | International | 21-10-2016 | 21-10-2016 | 2016 |
| 40 | A Study on Inclusive Education in Puducherry | One day National level Conference on Indian Economic Development | The Department of Economics, Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty’s Hindu College | National | 09-12-2016 | 09-12-2016 | 2016 |
| 41 | Existing condition of Disable Reservation in CMSPGH IAY Schemes Implemented by Govt of Tamil nadu | District representatives of Disable People Organizations (DPOs) | Tamilnadu physically Handicapped Federation in Tiruvarur | Regional | 05-11-2016 | 05-11-2016 | 2016 |
| 42 | Role of Graduates in the field of Disability Rehabilitation | : One day Awareness Programme | Sristy village, BWDA arts and Science College, Villapuram district, Tamil Nadu | College | 13-10-2016 | 13-10-2016 | 2016 |
| 43 | Best Research Practices in Disability and their Impact | NATIONAL SUMMIT for Rehabilitation Scientists and Practitioners Expanding Horizons of Research Practices & HRD | National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD) Chennai | National | 20-11-2015 | 20-11-2015 | 2015 |
| 44 | Resource Mobilization and Government Linkage towards Self Employment of PWD | Skill Training Program Of Persons with Disabilities | National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD), Chennai | National | 06-07-2015 | 17-07-2015 | 2015 |
| 45 | Conflict Resolution &Problem Solving | Conflict Resolution &Problem Solving | State Bank of india SBI, State Learning Centre SBLC, Perambur, Chennai | Regional | 20-03-2014 | 20-03-2014 | 2014 |
| 46 | Strategies for Inclusion of Differently Abled in College Education | Social Defense Issues | Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore | Regional | 12-02-2014 | 12-02-2014 | 2014 |
| 47 | Inclusive Community Resource for Person with Disability-Professionalizing Social Work Intervention i | Social Defense Issues | Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore | Regional | 10-02-2014 | 10-02-2014 | 2014 |
| 48 | Guidance and Counseling Programme for Differently – Abled Student | UGC- Sponsored Awareness Programme | Tagore Arts College, Lawspet, Puducherry | Regional | 22-01-2013 | 22-01-2013 | 2013 |
| 49 | Spirituality and Disability | Praxis and Disability | Department of Social Work, Pondicherry University | National | 26-07-2013 | 26-07-2013 | 2013 |
| 50 | Conflict Management | Training Programme for Visually Impaired Bank employees | SBI, SBLC, Perambur, Chennai | National | 18-03-2013 | 18-03-2013 | 2013 |
| 51 | Capacity Building on Communication skills , Leadership and Team Building Session for Bank Employee | Training Programme | State Bank of Hyderabad | National | 25-10-2013 | 25-10-2013 | 2013 |
| 52 | Group Dynamics and Problem Solving Session for Visually challenged Employees of SBI | Training Programme | State Bank of Hyderabad | National | 25-10-2013 | 25-10-2013 | 2013 |
| 53 | State and Central Schemes and programs for Visually Challenged Employees of C & D category | Training Programme | National Institute for Visually Handicapped,NIVH Regional Centre, Chennai | Regional | 06-11-2012 | 06-11-2012 | 2012 |
| 54 | State and Central Government schemes and Programs for PWD | Special Training for Group C and D: Visually Challenge employees | NIVH Regional Centre | Regional | 14-07-2012 | 14-07-2012 | 2012 |
| 55 | Conflict Resolution | Training for Group C and D | NIVH Regional Centre | Regional | 14-07-2012 | 14-07-2012 | 2012 |
| 56 | Education Plan towards API Indicators | UGC API indicators in Tamil Translation- Educational Plan through THIRUKKURAL | Department of Tamil, Presidency College, Chennai | Regional | 03-03-2012 | 12-03-2012 | 2012 |
| 57 | Conflict Resolution | Training Programme | National Institute for Visually Handicapped NIVH, Regional Centre, Chennai | Regional | 06-11-2012 | 06-11-2012 | 2012 |
Conferences/Seminars Organized
| S.No | Title of the Programme | Sponsors | Venue & Duration | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enabling differentlyabled; revisiting the past and road map ahead. | DMS, CPWD & PU | HRDC, PU; 2 days | International | 01-05-2023 | 02-05-2023 | 2023 |
| 2 | Capacity building programme to CPWD, DPO's and NGO's | Amar seva sangam | Amar Seva Sangam, Tamil Nadu; 2days | Regional | 11-02-2023 | 12-02-2023 | 2023 |
| 3 | Online webinar series | CPWD, PU & Udavikkaram | Online; every sunday 7 - 9 P.M | National | 14-04-2022 | 26-03-2023 | 2022 |
| 4 | Opportunity and challenges capacity building training programm for perskn with Visual Impairment | Pondicherry University & Cricket association of Blind | Library annex, PU; 1 day | University Level | 31-12-2022 | 31-12-2022 | 2022 |
| 5 | Two days workshop on sensitising and training DPO's | MSJE | Library annex, PU; 2 days | Regional | 24-03-2022 | 25-03-2022 | 2022 |
| 6 | Two days workshop on sensitising and training DPO's | MSJE | Library annex, PU; 2 days | Regional | 29-06-2022 | 30-06-2022 | 2022 |
| 7 | A day long research methodology consultation workshop to ascertain the status of PWD in TN and Puduc | MSJE | Webinar; 1 day | National | 10-11-2021 | 10-11-2021 | 2021 |
| 8 | Two days national conference on disability rights and status in India-Policy and programme for PWDs | Pondicherry university, NIEPMD and RCI | Cultural Cum Convention Centre, PU, two days | National | 07.02.2019 | 08.02.2019 | 2019 |
| 9 | A three days international conference on reflecting on successes and barriers in implementing inclus | MSJE, NIEPMD, Satya special school and PU | Cultural-cum-convention centre Pondicherry university, three days. | International | 28.03.2019 | 30.03.2019 | 2019 |
| 10 | The Road Map for Effective Implementation of RPWD Act, 2016 | NIEPMD, CSSE&IP | Jawharlal Nehru Auditorium ,Pondicherry University, One day | National | 17-05-2018 | 17-05-2018 | 2018 |
| 11 | Symposium on RPWD act 2016 Stake Holders | NIEPMD, CSSE&IP | Conference Hall, Library Annex | Regional | 07-02-2018 | 08-02-2018 | 2018 |
| 12 | Seminar on Orientation of National Trust Act | Satya Special School, National Trust & CSSE&IP | Jawharlal Nehru Auditorium, Pondicherry University, One day. | National | 17-02-2018 | 17-02-2018 | 2018 |
| 13 | National Conference on RPWD Act | NIEPMD, MSJE, CSSE&IP | Cultural Cum Convention Centre, PU | National | 30-3-2017 | 31-3-2017 | 2017 |
| 14 | Seminar on Right to Education Act | NIVH AND CSSE&IP | UMISARC Auditorium | Regional | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| 15 | Seminar on United Nation Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | National Institute for Visually Handicapped Regional Office, Chennai | Cultural Cum Convention Centre, PU | Regional | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| 16 | Popularizing the Welfare Policies, Programmes and Acts pertaining to person with disability | HEPSN Cell, PU | Pondicherry University | National | 21-10-2012 | 21-10-2012 | 2012 |
| 17 | The Process of Development and the Present Living Conditions of the Tribes in India | CSSE&IP | Pondicherry University | National | 19-03-2012 | 20-03-2012 | 2012 |
| 18 | Inclusive Perspectives and Development of Scheduled Tribes | CSSE&IP | Pondicherry University | National | 29-03-2010 | 29-03-2010 | 2010 |
| 19 | Public action and Inclusive Policy: Taking Stock of the Reality and Exploring the Roads Ahead | CSSE&IP | Pondicherry Univeristy | National | 22-03-2010 | 24-3-2010 | 2010 |
Workshop Organized
| S.No | Title of the Programme | Sponsors | Venue & Duration | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brainstorming session on feasible methodology to enumerate person with disability in Puducherry regi | NIEPMD, Pondicherry university | Library annex, one day | National | 09.02.2019 | 09.02.2019 | 2019 |
| 2 | Orientation on Accessible Technologies and Assistive Devices for Persons with Visual Impairment | HEPSN PU | Library Annex, Louis Braille Library, PU | Regional | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| 3 | Antrachakshu, Sensing the disability | NIVH Regional Centre Chennai | Conference Hall , Library Annex | University | 03-03-2017 | 03-03-2017 | 2017 |
| 4 | Status of Reservation for Persons with Disabilities in State Welfare Schemes | HEPSN PU | Pondicherry University | State | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| 5 | Orientation on innovation club and assistive technologies for PWD | HEPSN PU | Pondicherry University | State | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| 6 | Debate on Barriers in the Society (Physical Verses Psychological) | CSSE&IP | Pondicherry University | University | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| 7 | Orientation on Computer literacy | HEPSN PU | Pondicherry University | University | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| 8 | Delebration and debate on Physical, Psychological and Societal Barriers | CSSEIP PU | Pondicherry University | University | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| 9 | Mobility and Orientation | Pondicherry university | Anandharanga pillai library, PU | University | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| 10 | Status of disability reservation in employment | HEPSN PU | Pondicherry University | State | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| 11 | Policy, Programmes and Acts for Persons with Disability | CSSE&IP | Pondicherry University | University | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies
| S.No | Name of the Position | Agency/Organisation | Duration | Nature of Duties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coordinator | HEPSN, PU | 27.07.2012 to till date | Coordinating the activities of HEPSN enabling unit - pertaining to person with disability in the university including admission and reservation. |
Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies
| S.No | Name of the Body/Society | Nature of Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German Leprosy Relief Association Rehabilitation Fund | Board of Member | 2012 |
Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)
| S.No | Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) | Duration | Nature of Dutites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Co-ordinator, HEPSN Enabling Unit, Pu | 9 years | Overseeing the Overall Welfare Measures Implemented by University for Person with Disability EG: Reservation, Accessibility, Admissions, Distribution of Assistive Educational devices and other Welfare measures |
Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)
| S.No | Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) | Duration | Nature of Dutites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical Camp - Narikoravar | March 2013(One day) | Coordination with Narikoravar Hamlet with the cooperation of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College |
| 2 | Sensitisation workshop at Arignar anna Government Arts College, Karaikal | February 2010(One day) | Social Inclusion through education: career guidance programm |
| 3 | Awareness Programme on welfare schemes for Differently abled Students | March 2010(One day) | Co-ordinator |
| 4 | Sensitisation and health awareness Programme for Fishing Community Youth at Pillaichavady Village | March 2010(One day) | Special talk |
| 5 | Career guidance to scheduled cast students | March 2010(One day) | Special talk |
| 6 | Co-ordinator | 2014 | Active role played and established exclusive library [Louis Braille] for person with disability at library annex in Pondicherry University. |
Collaboration with Institution/Industry
| S.No | Collaborator Name | Designation | Institution/Industry | Type | Nature of Collaboration | Period of Collaboration | Visits to Collaborating Institution / Industry |
Details of Collaborative Research/Teaching | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Date | To Date | From Date | To Date | |||||||
Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)
| S.No | Title of the FDP | Organiser | Venue | Duration | From Date | To Date | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online with Assignment | Commonwealth disabled people's forum disability equality on-line training course | Online | 4 month ( 14 weeks ) | 14-02-2021 | 08-06-2021 | 2021 |
| 2 | PUICT Workshop | Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences PU | Online | 3 days | 23-07-2020 | 25-07-2020 | 2020 |
| 3 | one day workshop on training of teachers | HDRC | PU | one day | 06-09-2019 | 06-09-2019 | 2019 |
| 4 | Refresher course on effective teaching skills | HRDC | PU | 2 weeks | 04-12-2019 | 17-12-2019 | 2019 |
| 5 | Refresher course (2) computer science & information and communication technology (ICT) (MD) | UGC staff college, PU | UGC staff college, PU | 21 days | 30.07.2014 | 19.08.2014 | 2014 |
| 6 | Refresher courses 1 | UGC staff college, PU | UGC staff college, PU | 24 days | 04.08.2011 | 31.08.2011 | 2011 |
| 7 | 102nd orientation programme | UGC, HRDC | HRDC center | 28 days | 19-08-2010 | 15-09-2010 | 2010 |
| 8 | National workshop for research guidance | UGC staff college | UGC staff college | 2 days | 23.09.2010 | 24.09.2010 | 2010 |
| 9 | Research methodology training | District disable rehabilitation office tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu | Main hall project officer ICDS project office | 21 days | 20-02-2008 | 21-03-2008 | 2008 |
Details of Executive Development Prog/Management Development Prog. conducted
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Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme
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Enrolment under ARPIT Programme
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