G. CHANDHRIKA Professor

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  • Department of History
  • School of Social Sciences & International Studies
  • g.chandhrika@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 Certificate French Language Pondicherry University 1995
2 Ph. D. History Annamalai University 1990
3 M. A. History Annamalai University 1982
4 B. A. History Annamalai University 1980

Area of Specializaion

Modern History, Historiography, Intellectual History of Modern India, History of Women and History of Medicine.

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 Best Teacher Award REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2021 0
2 Best Teacher Award REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2018 0
3 Best Teacher Award REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2016 0
4 Prema Kasthuri Endowment Award STATE Tamil Nadu History Congress 2008 0

Teaching Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution
1 Professor History Pondicherry University
2 Associate Professor History Pondicherry University
3 Lecturer History Pondicherry University
4 Guest Lecturer History Kanchi Mamuniver Centre for Post Graduate Studies,Puducherry
5 Guest Lecturer History Tagore Arts College, Puducherry

Research Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution Area of Research
1 Professor History Pondicherry University Intellectual History,Social History, History of Medicine
2 Associate Professor History Pondicherry University Intellectual History,Social History, History of Medicine
3 Lecturer History Pondicherry University Intellectual History,Social History, History of Medicine
4 UGC Senior Research Fellow History Annamalai University Intellectual history of Modern India
5 UGC Junior Research Fellow History Annamalai University Intellectual history of Modern India

Industry Experience

S.No Designation Company/Corporate Nature of Work

Contribution towards Innovation

S.No Name of the Work/Contribution Specialization Remarks

Patent Details

S.No Title Status Patent Number Year of Award Type Commercialized Status

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 Of Men Women and Morals: Gender, Politics and Social Reform in Colonial South India G. Chandhrika Intersections: Gender and Sexuality in Asia and the Pacific Issue 22, October 2009 2009 ---
2 La Voix de la Contestation: Tagore et le Discourse nationaliste dans l’Inde coloniale G. Chandhrika Rencontre avec L’Inde Vol.30, No.2, pp. 212-228. 2001 ---
3 Les femmes Chipko et les Discourse de l’ ideologie feministe en Inde G. Chandhrika Rencontre avec L’Inde Vol. 26, No. 2, pp. 82-93. 1997 ---

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 Women’s Political Leadership: A Case Study of Nattarmangalam Village Panchayat in Tamilnadu, India. G. Chandhrika and Kalaiselvi K.T. Social Sciences International Research Journal, Vol. 2. Issue 1 , pp 7- 12. 2015 ---
2 Empire building in India: The French Experiment, A Review G. Chandhrika PILC Journal of Dravidian Studies 14, No. 2, pp 131 – 139. 2007 ---
3 10. Review of Women in Portuguese Goa: 1510 – 1835 by Maria, Emma, A.C. G. Chandhrika Pondicherry University Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol.3, No.2, pp.184-186. 2002 ---
4 Teaching the Unteachable: An Experiment in Recentring the Curriculum in a South Indian University G. Chandhrika Pondicherry University Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol.1, No.1&2, pp.105-112. 2000 ---

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
1 The Eighteenth Century in south India: Some Reflections G. Chandhrika Proceedings of the XXXIII Annual Session of the South Indian History Congress Pp. 885-391 2013
2 Whatever Happened to the Devadasi? Muvalur Ramamirthammal and Social Reform in Colonial Tamil Society G. Chandhrika Proceedings of the Fifteenth Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress Pp. 110-117 2009
3 The Revival of Ayurveda in the 1920s in the Tamil Region G. Chandhrika and V. Gayathri Proceedings of the Twelfth Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress Pp. 210-203 2006
4 The Impact of Indology on Early History of Tamil Nadu G. Chandhrika Proceedings of the Twelfth Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress Pp. 218-221 2006
5 Empire building in India: The French Experiment G. Chandhrika Proceedings of the National Seminar on India and France: Past, Present and Future, held at the Centre for Nehru Studies, Pondicherry University Pp. 148-157 2006
6 Women’s Empowerment for Sustainable Development G. Chandhrika Proceedings of the Regional Seminar on Facets of Women Subordination and their Empowerment, held at V.V.V. College for Women, Virudunagar Pp. 21-30 2005
7 French Decolonisation: Role of Jawaharlal Nehru G. Chandhrika Proceedings of the Pondicherry History Congress Pp. 120-126 1997
8 Regional History and Focus on Tamil Nadu: Patterns and Issues G. Chandhrika Proceedings of the Tamil Nadu History Congress Pp. 205-210 1996

Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.

Chapters in Books

S.No Title of the Chapters Name of the Authors Title of the Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 The Times of Ananda Ranga Pillai: A Historical Perspective G. Chandhrika Anandarankar Natkurippu: Oru Varalatru Puthaiyal (The Diary of Ananda Ranga Pillai: A Historical Treasure), Malar Books 2021 978-93-919347-29-3
2 Khan Sahibs Rebellion: A Political Economy Perspective G. Chandhrika Images and Imprints in History Swaraj Prakashan 2015 978-8192473154
3 Capitalism, Colonial State and Indentured Labour from British India G. Chandhrika Colonial State, Capital and Labour in India Kalpaz Publications 2014 9789351280354
4 Chipko: What women can do for preserving Earth and the Environment G. Chandhrika Empowerment of Women in the Era of Globalization: Challenges and Opportunities TR Publications 2012 9788182860186
5 History, Gender and the Literary Narrative: A Re-reading of Dasigal Mosavalai by Muvalur Ramamirthammal G. Chandhrika Paradigm shift in Socio-cultural Perspectives in 20th Century Historical and Literary Studies Semmoothai Pathipagam 2012 9789381006214
6 Folklore and Cultural Construction in Colonial South India G. Chandhrika Twilight of the Past: Probing Indian History and Archaeology Aryan Books International 2012 9788173054198
7 Varalarril Vandavasi G. Chandhrika Battle of Wandiwash 250 Akani Veliyeedu 2010 1234567122288
8 Women and Moral Policing: Historical Instances from Colonial India G. Chandhrika Women and Moral Policing Centre for Women Studies, Pondicherry University 2009 ---
9 Literature, Material Remains and the Historiography of Ancient Tamilnadu: A Study of Kaveripoompattinam G. Chandhrika Glimpses of the History of Tamilnadu Alumni Association, School of Historical Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University 2004 ---
10 Eve and the Machine: Perspectives of Gender and Technology in Contemporary American Studies G. Chandhrika In Pursuit of American Studies: Experience of South India South Indian American Studies Network 2002 ---
11 Recovering Women’s Voices: A Review of Women’s History in Canada G. Chandhrika Voicing Gender: Echoes from Canada and India Centre for Canadian Studies, Pondicherry University 2002 ---
12 Intellectual Origins of Nationalism in South India G. Chandhrika French in India and Indian Nationalism (1700 A.D – 1963 A.D) Vol.2 BR Publishing Corporation, 1999 9788176460538

Edited Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Voicing Gender:Echoes from Canada and India G. Chandhrika Centre for Canadian Studies, Pondicherry University 2002 ---

Ongoing Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Engendering Development Goals, Action Plans and Strategies: Dialogues between India and Europe, MHRD, Government of India 2019 - 2021 7053700 2019

Ongoing Consultancy Works

S.No Title of the Consultancy Work Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year

Completed Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 The Profession and Practice of Medicine in Colonial South India UGC Major Research Project Two years 726000 2014
2 Socio Cultural Change in South India with Special Reference to Gender and Social Reform UGC-SAP Five Years 3200000 2014

Completed Consultancy Works

S.No Title of the Consultancy Work Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year

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 2012 M.PHIL 2 History, PU
2 2011 M.PHIL 1 History, PU
3 2010 M.PHIL 2 History, PU
4 2009 M.PHIL 2 History, PU
5 2008 M.PHIL 2 History, PU
6 2006 M.PHIL 1 History, PU
7 2005 M.PHIL 2 History, PU
8 2004 M.PHIL 2 History, PU
9 2002 M.PHIL 1 History, PU
10 2001 M.PHIL 2 History, PU
11 2000 M.PHIL 1 Mother Theresa University Kodaikanal
12 2000 M.PHIL 1 History, PU
13 1999 M.PHIL 1 History, PU
14 1998 M.PHIL 1 History, PU
15 1997 M.PHIL 1 History, PU
16 1996 M.PHIL 1 History, PU
17 1995 M.PHIL 1 History, PU
18 1994 M.PHIL 1 History, PU

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
1 S. Nandini 2019 1900114002 Nature and the British Raj: A Study of Colonial Forest Policy in the Princely state of Travancore NO NO
2 Rennu George 2017 1700114002 Ayurveda: Tradition and Transformation in Kerala (1890 to 1920) NO NO
3 Sathya D. 2014 1400114002 Famines and Social Crises in Colonial South India from 1850 to 1900 YES 2021 YES 2022
4 U. V. Shakkeela 2000 Perceptions of Women’s Emancipation in Nineteenth Century India YES 2003 YES 2004
5 S. Geetha 2004 Society and Politics in French India: Merger and Anti-merger Alignments in the Mid-twentieth Century YES 2008 YES 2009
6 V. Gayathri 2004 Coping with Diseases: Public Health and Medicine in Colonial South India: 1883-1925 YES 2010 YES 2011
7 A. Suresh 2004 Politics and Social Conflicts in French India: 1870-1939 YES 2010 YES 2011
8 S. Manikandan 2007 Contest for Power and Legitimacy: Little Kingdoms of Southern Tamil Country during the Eighteenth Century YES 2013 YES 2014
9 Louis Mushary 2010 10114002 Assam in Colonial Ethnography: A study of Ideas, Images, Metaphors and Motives YES 2016 YES 2017
10 Bilal Ahmed Parray 2011 11114001 European Travel Writing and Kashmir: Representations of a Land of Beauty, Borderland and Belated Interests YES 2015 YES 2016
11 Kanagarathinam D. V. 2011 11114002 Physicians, Print Production and Medicine in Colonial South India (1867-1933) YES 2017 YES 2017
12 S. Santhanakkumar 2011 11114004 Land, Power and Society in Ramnad under Colonial Rule: 1903 -1911 YES 2017 YES 2018

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

S.No Scholar Name Designation Funding Agency Fellowship Title Year of Joining Year of Completion
1 Premsingh Muthubalan Post Doctoral Fellow ICSSR Post Doctoral Fellowship 2019 2021
2 V. Bama alias Ponnuthai Post Doctoral Fellow ICSSR Post Doctoral Fellowship 2017 2020
3 Kalaiselvi K. T. Post Doctoral Fellow UGC Postdoctoral Fellowship for Women 2014 2020

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

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
1 Hist 423: History of Freedom Struggle in India (Pre-Gandhian Era) Beginnings of Organised Nationalism, Early Nationalists, The Swadeshi Movement Others 2020 https://sms.bicpu.edu.in/course/course_materials_view/14634 NA Journal of Indian History and Culture

Details of Online Education Conducted

S.No Nature of Online Course No. of Sessions Target Group Date

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 Interdisciplinarity of Gender Studies and European Studies Virtual Dissemination Conference O. P. Jindal Global University International 02-07-2021 04-07-2021 2021
2 Women in Gandhian Satyagraha National Webinar on “India’s Freedom Struggle” Central University of Andhra Pradesh National 12-03-2021, 2.30 pm 12-03-2021, 3.30 pm 2021
3 Role of Women in the Salt Satyagraha Virtual Symposium on “India’s Independence” Alagappa University, Karaikkudi National 12-03-2021, 10.30 am 12-03-2021, 11.30 am 2021
4 Keynote address on “Discourses on Indigenous Medicine in Colonial South India” ICHR sponsored National Seminar on the "History of Indigenous Medicine in Colonial South India" Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli National 25.10.2018 25.10.2018 2018
5 The Role of Jawaharlal Nehru in the Decolonisation of French India Jawaharlal Nehru Lecture Series Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli University 24.10.2018 24.10.2018 2018
6 Looking Back on 1942: Climax of Nationalism, Popular Protest and Heroism New India Manthan Lecture Series: Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Quit India Movement Department of History, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur University 27.09.2017 27.09.2017 2017
7 The role of Museums in the conservation of Cultural Heritage National seminar on Tourism and Conservation of Heritage Monuments in and around Puducherry: Role and Responsibilities of Stake Holders Department of Tourism, Government of Puducherry and Tagore Arts College, Puducherry National 07.03.2017 08.03.2017 2017
8 Inaugural address on “The Ever Burning Stove: Charity as Moral Reform in Colonial South India” ICSSR and ICHR sponsored National Seminar on “Social History of Charity and Alms with Special Reference to South India” Bharathidasan Government College for Women, Pondicherry National 21.03.2016 22.03.2016 2016
9 Keynote Address on “Resistance to Colonial Rule and the Liberation of French India” UGC National Workshop on “National Movement in French Pondicherry” Department of History, Kanchi Department of History, Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post Graduate Studi National 04.11.2016 04.11.2016 2016
10 Keynote Address on “Indigenous Technologies of South India: Transition to the Colonial Era ICHR National Seminar on “The History of Indigenous Technologies in the Madras Presidency” Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli National 15.12.2016 16.12.2016 2016
11 Women’s Voices in the Partition of India Invited Lecture Department of History, University of Hyderabad University 23.01.2015 23.01.2015 2015
12 Recovering Women’s Voices: Instances from the History of Modern India Invited Lecture Department of History, University of Hyderabad University 23.01.2015 23.01.2015 2015
13 Visual media for quality history education ICHR & TANSCHE sponsored National Seminar on “Building Skills for Quality History Education in the Changing Scenario” Post Graduate and Research Department of Historical Studies, Quaid– e – Millath Government Coll National 20.02.2014 20.02.2014 2014
14 Tamil cinema's engagement with nationhood: 1950 to 1970s ICHR and ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on “The History of South Indian Cinema” Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli National 15.03.2014 15.03.2014 2014
15 Valedictory Address on “Human rights in Historical perspective” UGC-National Seminar on “Human Rights” Department of History, Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for P.G. Studies, Pondicherry National 25.10.2013 25.10.2013 2013
16 Sectional President’s Address on “ The Eighteenth Century in South India: Some Reflections 33rd Annual Session of the South Indian History Congress South Indian History Congress Regional 15.02.2013 17.02.2013 2013
17 Gender in South Indian Historical Research: Some Reflections ICHR National Seminar on “Recent Trends and Prominent Themes in South Indian Historical Research” Vellalar College for Women, Erode, Tamil Nadu National 13.12,2012 14.12.2012 2012
18 Women, Family and Nation: Glimpses from Freedom Movement in Tamil Nadu ICHR National Seminar “The Role of South India in the Freedom Movement, 1750 – 1947: A Review of New Findings and New Interpretations” Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli. National 25.03.2012 25.03.2012 2012
19 History, Gender and the Literary Narrative: A Re- reading of "Dasigal Mosavalai" National Conference on ”A Paradigm Shift in Socio Cultural Perspectives in 20th Century Historical and Literary Studies S. D. N. B. Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai National 28.01.2012 28.01.2012 2012
20 The History of Gender in the Historiography of India Prof. K. R. Hanumanthan 81st Birthday Endowment Lecture Series Department of History, Annamalai University, Chidambaram University 09.03.2012 09.03.2012 2012
21 New Trends in the Writing of History Prof. K. R. Hanumanthan 81st Birthday Endowment Lecture Series Department of History, Annamalai University, Chidambaram University 09.03.2012 09.03.2012 2012
22 Towards a History of Gender: A Paradigm Shift in 20th Century Historical Studies Prof. Hiralal Gupta Endowment Lecture Loyola College, Chennai College 17.02.2012 17.02.2012 2012
23 Modern European Historiography UGC National Seminar on “Modern Historiography” Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore National 29.07,2011 29.07.2011 2011
24 Recent Historiographical Trends in the History of Modern India: Themes and Perspectives Workshop on “History Today: Theory and Practice” C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation, Chennai National 08.07.2011 08.07.2011 2011
25 In Search of the Nation: Tamil Cinema in the 1990s Symposium on “South Indian History Through Cinema: A Critical Appraisal” Centre for Contemporary Studies, Chennai Regional 07.08.2010 07.08.2010 2010
26 Two Rebels of the 1930s: Women, Family and the Nation in Colonial South India National Seminar on “Unsung Heroes of the Freedom Movement” Department of History, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli National 18.02.2010 20.02.2010 2010
27 Gender as a Tool of Historical Analysis Workshop on Research Methodology Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli National 12.09.2009 12.09.2009 2009
28 Memory, Image and agency in Visual Narratives of 1857 International Conference on “Through the Eyes of the Other” University of Stendhal-Grenoble III and Stella Maris College, Chennai. International 18.12.2008 20.12.2008 2008
29 The English, French and the Khan Sahib’s Rebellion: A Political Economy Perspective the ICHR National Seminar on “The Out Break of 1857 with special reference to the Anti – British Rebellions that preceded it in South India Centre for Contemporary Studies, Chennai National 30.07.2007 31.07.2007 2007
30 Folklore and Cultural Constructions in Colonial South India ICHR sponsored National Seminar on “New Dimensions in Historiography: Focus on Folklore” Department of Indian History, University of Madras, Chennai National 28.09.2006 29.09.2006 2006
31 The Impact of Indology on Early History of Tamilnadu (Address of the Sectional President) Twelfth Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress Tamil Nadu History Congress State 30.09.2005 02.10.2005 2005
32 Plenary Talk on American Studies in the Twenty first Century: Recentring the Curriculum for the Fut Eleventh Annual Workshop of the South India American Studies Network South India American Studies Network National 22.01.2004 24.01.2004 2004

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 National Seminar on Culture, Commerce and Empire: Exploring The Coromandel Coast UGC Department of History, Pondicherry University. National 08-02-2017 09-02-2017 2017
2 Scientific Knowledge, Cultural Technologies and Colonial Explorations of Peninsular India Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi. Department of History, Pondicherry University. National 15-02-2011 16-02-2011 2011
3 Telling Lives: History and Auto/biography in India and Canada Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, New Delhi Centre for Canadian Studies, Department of History, Pondicherry University National 20-03-2006 22-03-2006 2006
4 Relocating Gender Identity: Women, Society and Culture UGC Centre for Womens Studies, Pondicherry University. National 23-02-2006 25-02-2006 2006
5 Multiculturalism: Canadian and Indian Perspectives Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, New Delhi Centre for Canadian Studies, Department of History, Pondicherry University National 02-03-2005 04-03-2005 2005
6 Orienatlism and the Discovery of the South Indian Past Pondicherry University Department of History, Pondicherry University National 26-03-2004 27-03-2004 2004
7 Towards a New Ecological Order: Candian and Indian Discourses on the Environment Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, New Delhi Centre for Canadian Studies, Department of History, Pondicherry University National 12-03-2003 13-03-2003 2003

Workshop Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 One Day Basic Training Programme on Human Rights Sponsored by National Human Rights Commission Seminar Hall, School of Social Sciences Pondicherry University University level Organised jointly by CSSEIP, CES and CWS 14.03.2019 14.03.2019 2019
2 Sexual Harassment: Know where the line is SHPC and Training Cell, Pondicherry University Executive Council Hall, Pondicherry University, Two-day training Programme National/ University Level 07.04.2016 08.04.2016 2016
3 Understanding Genders and Overcoming Barriers Womens Cell and Centre for Womens Studies,Pondicherry University Seminar Hall, School of Social Sciences and International Studies, Two-day Workshop National/ University Level 17.03.2015 18.03.2015 2015
4 Orientation Programme for newly joined students Womens Cell and Student Welfare Wing Seminar Halls of the School of Social Sciences, School of Earth Sciences, School of Mathematical Sci University level 18.08.2014 20.08.2014 2014

Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies

S.No Name of the Position Agency/Organisation Duration Nature of Duties
1 Member, Sexual Harrasment Enquiry Committee Department of Education, Government of Puducherry 2013-14 Redressal of grievance
2 Member, Selection Committee Pondicherry Society for Higher Education 2009 Subject expert and University representative
3 University nominee in the Committee for Promotion of Academic Faculty under CAS Affiliated Government Colleges, Department of Education, Government of Puducherry 2016 - 2018 Subject expert and University representative
4 Dean i/c Subramania Bharathi School of Tamil Language and Literature Since Nov. 2020 Administrative

Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies

S.No Name of the Body/Society Nature of Affiliation Year
1 South Indian History Congress Life Member and Sectional President of the Historiography and Maritime History Section 2013
2 Tamil Nadu History Congress Life Member and Sectional President of the Historiography Section 2005
3 South India American Studies Network Life Member and Member of the Executive Committee 2002

Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)

S.No Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Head, Department of History, Pondicherry University 2013 - 2016 Administrative
2 Chairperson, Sexual Harassment Prevention Committee, Pondicherry University 2013 - 2017 Inquiry and resolution of grievances relating to Sexual harassment
3 Head, Women's Cell 2013 - 2016 Ensure special facilities and needs of women faculty, staff and students of the Pondicherry University
4 Member, Academic Council, Pondicherry University 2009-2012 Academic
5 Member, Academic Advisory Committee, UGC Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University 2013 - 2014 Advisory
6 Member, Inspection Committee to inspect Arts and Science Colleges in Andaman Nicobar Islands 28 to 29 June, 2013 Inspection
7 Member, Governing Council, Achariya College of Education, Pondicherry 2013-14 Advisory
8 Member, Governing Council, St Annes College of Education 2009-11 Advisory
9 Member, Core Committee of the IQAC, Pondicherry University 2006 Preparation of Self Study Report

Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)

S.No Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Co-ordinator, Student Field Trip to Hampi 22.03.2018 to 27.03. 2018 Supervisory
2 Co=ordinator, Student Field Trip to Karnataka 17.03.2017 to 21.03.2017 Supervisory
3 Co-ordinator, Student Field Trip to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur 01.02.2008 to 11.02 2008 Supervisory
4 Co-ordinator, Azadi 70 Celebrations. 18.08.2016 Organisation of Photo Exhibition,Special Lectures,Conduct of Quiz Programme, Documentary Screening and Cultural Programmes
5 Co-ordinator, Commemoration of the beginning of the 100th year of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre April 18, 2018 Organisation of Special Lectures,Documentary Screening and Cultural Programmes
6 Co-ordinator, Free Medical Camp for Women sponsored by Sri Venkateshwara Medical College Hospital an 05.03.2014 to 06.03.2014 Facilitator

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
1 Eleanore Lepinard Professor University of Lausanne, Switzerland INTERNATIONAL Academic and research collaboration 15-03-2019 15-03-2021 0-0-0 0-0-0 Ongoing research project on comparative Indian and European Gender policies
2 Geetha Ganapathy Dore Associate Professor University of Paris 13 INTERNATIONAL Academic and research collaboration 15-03-2019 15-03-2021 0-0-0 0-0-0 Ongoing research project on comparative Indian and European Gender policies

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 Refresher Programme University of Madras Academic Staff College Three weeks 18-9-2002 8-10-2002 2002
2 Refresher Programme Pondicherry University Academic Staff College Three weeks 9-3-2000 29-3-2000 2000
3 Refresher Programme Pondicherry University Academic Staff College Three weeks 23-12-1997 12-1-1998 1998
4 Orientation Programme Pondicherry University Academic Staff College Four weeks 5-7-1994 1-8-1994 1994

Details of Executive Development Prog/Management Development Prog. conducted

S.No Name of the Programme No. of Participants Venue Duration From Date To Date Year Revenue Generated

Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme

S.No IMPRESS/IMPRINT/SPARC/STARS/LEAP/Others Place From Date To Date Year

Enrolment under ARPIT Programme

S.No Name of the Programme Period of the Programme
From Date To Date