CHIDAMBARAM A Associate Professor

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  • Centre for Study of Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy
  • School of Social Sciences & International Studies
  • chidambaram.cseip@gmail.com

Academic Activity

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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

Disability Management and Social Health

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
2 Associate 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

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Patent Details

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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

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Books

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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

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Ongoing Projects

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Ongoing Consultancy Works

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Completed Projects

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Completed Consultancy Works

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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

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

Research Guidance - PG

S.No Year Degree No. of Students Awarded Department/Centre
1 2024 M.A. 3 Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive
2 2023 M.A. 4 Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive
3 2020 M.A. 4 Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive
4 2018 MSW 4 Department of Social Work
5 2017 MSW 3 Department of Social Work
6 2015 MSW 2 Department of Social Work
7 2014 MSW 3 Department of Social Work
8 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

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

S.No Scholar Name Designation Funding Agency Fellowship Title Year of Joining Year of Completion

Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the 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
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Details of Online Education Conducted

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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 Introduction to self advocacy and successful self advocacy initiatives Seminar CRC Davanagere National 10-07-2024 12-07-2024 2024
2 Rights and entitlements of PWD Seminar DMS, CPWD & PU International 01-05-2023 02-05-2023 2023
3 RPD act and SDG goals inter-linkages and group interaction Conference APD DLU South NCPEDP Regional 30-01-2023 31-01-2023 2023
4 Overcoming barriers & unleashing opportunities for social justice Webinar CRC Davanagere National 20-02-2023 20-02-2023 2023
5 Latest developments in the CBR approach (disability inclusive development,CBID, emancipatory approac Seminar CRC Davanagere National 29-05-2023 31-05-2023 2023
6 Required library services for persons with Visual Impairment Workshop Ananda Rangapillai Library, Pondicherry University Regional 12-06-2023 16-06-2023 2023
7 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
8 Code of professional ethics for rehabilitation counsellors. Webinar NIEPMD National 31-01-2022 01-02-2022 2022
9 Media and Disability Webinar NIEPMD National 29-09-2022 30-09-2022 2022
10 Basic Counseling Skills Webinar CRC Davanagere National 23-08-2022 25-08-2022 2022
11 Self advocacy-success stories of person with disability Webinar NIEPMD National 16-12-2022 17-12-2022 2022
12 Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of inovation in accessible & equity Seminar CUTN National 13-12-2022 13-12-2022 2022
13 I. Faculty enrichment program : to excel in higher learning environment workshop NIEPMD National 30-03-2021 30-03-2021 2021
14 II. Faculty enrichment program : to excel in higher learning environment workshop NIEPMD National 06-05-2021 06-05-2021 2021
15 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
16 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
17 Advocacy and Rehabilitation of persons with disability Webinar Central university of Rajasthan, Dept. social work National 14.6.21 18.6.21 2021
18 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
19 UN convention, sustainable development goals and their impact on PWDs Conference Bishop caldwell college thoothukudi, TN. National 31.8.21 31.8.21 2021
20 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
21 Status of person with disability in Tamil Nadu, India. Seminar Commonwealth disability people’s forum. International 11-02-2021 11-07-2021 2021
22 Leadership and participation of Persons with Disabilities toward an Inclusive, Accessible and Sustai Webinar CRC Davanagere National 01-12-2021 01-12-2021 2021
23 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
24 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
25 Role of professionals in observing white cane day Webinar NIEPMD National 15-10-2020 15-10-2020 2020
26 Parity in Education Sensitising RPWD Rules to the Differently abled Dept. Of Social Welfare, Puducherry National 16-06-2018 16-06-2018 2018
27 Facilitated State Rules Sensitising RPWD Rules to the Differently abled Dept. Of Social welfare, Puducherry National 16-06-2018 16-06-2018 2018
28 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
29 Self Advocacy Orientation on National Trust Act 1999 CSSEIP,HEPSN& Satya Special School National 27-03-2018 27-03-2018 2018
30 A Study on Exclusion of Divyangjan from welfare Scheme of government Challenging Exclusion NIEPMD & SRM University International 30-01-2018 02-02-2018 2018
31 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
32 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
33 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
34 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
35 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
36 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
37 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
38 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
39 Inclusion in Pondicherry University National Seminar on Inclusion From Education to Employment Satya Special School & DSW National 06-12-2017 06-12-2017 2017
40 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
41 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
42 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
43 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
44 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
45 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
46 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
47 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
48 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
49 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
50 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
51 Conflict Management Training Programme for Visually Impaired Bank employees SBI, SBLC, Perambur, Chennai National 18-03-2013 18-03-2013 2013
52 Spirituality and Disability Praxis and Disability Department of Social Work, Pondicherry University National 26-07-2013 26-07-2013 2013
53 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
54 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
55 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
56 Conflict Resolution Training for Group C and D NIVH Regional Centre Regional 14-07-2012 14-07-2012 2012
57 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
58 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 Two days training programme to the representative of panchayati raj and disable people organisation DEPWD, MSJE HRDC, PU; 2 days National 25-03-2024 26-03-2024 2024
2 Enabling differentlyabled; revisiting the past and road map ahead. DMS, CPWD & PU HRDC, PU; 2 days International 01-05-2023 02-05-2023 2023
3 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
4 Online webinar series CPWD, PU & Udavikkaram Online; every sunday 7 - 9 P.M National 14-04-2022 26-03-2023 2022
5 Opportunity and challenges capacity building training programm for person with Visual Impairment Pondicherry University & Cricket association of Blind Library annex, PU; 1 day University Level 31-12-2022 31-12-2022 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 Two days workshop on sensitising and training DPO's MSJE Library annex, PU; 2 days Regional 24-03-2022 25-03-2022 2022
8 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
9 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
10 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
11 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
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 Symposium on RPWD act 2016 Stake Holders NIEPMD, CSSE&IP Conference Hall, Library Annex Regional 07-02-2018 08-02-2018 2018
14 National Conference on RPWD Act NIEPMD, MSJE, CSSE&IP Cultural Cum Convention Centre, PU National 30-3-2017 31-3-2017 2017
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 Seminar on Right to Education Act NIVH AND CSSE&IP UMISARC Auditorium Regional 2013 2013 2013
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 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
19 Inclusive Perspectives and Development of Scheduled Tribes CSSE&IP Pondicherry University National 29-03-2010 29-03-2010 2010
20 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 Congregation of person with disability DPOs/NGOs Honorary secretary 2023
2 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
2 Member 3 years School board of studies, school of management DMS
3 Member 3 years Department board of studies, South asian studies (UMISAARC)
4 Member 3 years Academic Council
5 Member June 2024 onwards Internal access audit committee
6 Head - CSSE&IP February 2023 onwards Overall development of the centre

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

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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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