JESURATHNAM DEVARAPALLI Professor
- Department of Anthropology
- School of Social Sciences & International Studies
- drjesudev@gmail.com
Academic Activity
Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)
| S.No | Degree | Subject/Title of thesis | University/Board | Year of Passing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P.D.F (CSIR) | Ethno-Ecology in Sustaining Biodiversity: A Study in Two Forest Belts of Andhra Pradesh | Andhra University | 2001 |
| 2 | Ph.D. | Cultural Ecology of Ayodhya Lanka: A River Island Community | Andhra University | 1995 |
| 3 | M.A. | Anthropology (Social Anthropology specialization) | Andhra University | 1987 |
| 4 | B.Sc | English, Telugu, Zoology, Botany and Chemistry | Nagarjuna University | 1985 |
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 |
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Teaching Experience
| S.No | Designation | Department/Centre | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research Associate (CSIR) | Anthropology | Andhra University |
| 2 | Guest Faculty/ Temporary Lecturer | Anthropology | Pondicherry University |
| 3 | Assistant Professor | Anthropology | Pondicherry University |
| 4 | Associate Professor | Anthropology | Pondicherry University |
| 5 | Professor | Anthropology | Pondicherry University |
Research Experience
| S.No | Designation | Department/Centre | Institution | Area of Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research Associate | Anthropology | Andhra University | Tribal entrepreneurship in the districts of Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam |
| 2 | Research Investigator | Research Wing | Institute of Applied Man Power Research, Delhi &, Tribal Cultural Research & Training Institute, Hyd | Work study of Minor Forest Produce to arrive at support prices payable to persons engaged in its collection by Girijan Cooperarive Corporation |
| 3 | Team Leader | Research Wing | Tribal Cultural Research and Training Institute, Hyderabad | The socio-economic study pf project Affected persons under Srisailam Right Branch Canal |
| 4 | Research Associate | Anthropology | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi | Ethno-ecology in Sustaining Biodiversity: A study in two forest belts of Andhra Pradesh |
| 5 | Project Director - ICSSR Project | Anthropology | Pondicherry University | Culture and Worldview of Disadvantaged Urban Poor and their Attitude towards Forming a Career through Formal Education |
Industry Experience
| S.No | Designation | Company/Corporate | Nature of Work |
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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 | Margam Kali – A Syrian Christian Folk Dance: An Anthropological Analysis | Eldhose Varghese, Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Adalya | Volume 10, Issue 6, PP. 143-150, ISSN NO: 1301-2746 June - 2021 | 2021 | 5.3 |
| 2 | Democracy and the Politics of Dress, Colour and Symbols: An Anthropological Study of Kerala Politics | Nisar Kannangara, Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Oriental Anthropologist (International Journal of The Science of Man) | Sage, pp. 1–16 ISSN: 0972-558X, e-ISSN: 0976-3430 | 2019 | NA |
| 3 | Linguistic Index of Bondo Acculturation: A Case of Symbolic Violence | Maria Kumar, Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Language in India | Vol. 19:5 ISSN 1930-2940 | 2019 | NA |
| 4 | Marginal resources and sustainable livelihood of Markallu : The role of native knowledge and indigenous technology | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Oriental Anthropologist (International Journal of The Science of Man) | Vol.18 No.1, pp. 143-160 ISSN: 0972-558X, e-ISSN: 0976-3430 | 2018 | NA |
| 5 | Medical Pluralism and Health: The Challenges and Prospects of Universal Health Protection in India | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Journal of Indian Anthropological Society | Vol. 53, pp. 29-42 ISSN: 0019-4387 | 2018 | NA |
| 6 | Reflective Images of Honour Killings In Cinema: Anthropological Inference from Tamil Cinema | Arunkumar AS, Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Communicator | Vol. LII, No. 2 (April-June), pp.75-91 ISSN: 0588-8093 -91 | 2017 | NA |
| 7 | Significance of Informant Consent in Anthropological Research: An Overview | Jesurathnam Devarapalli; Arunkumar A.S | South Asian Anthropologist | Vol. 12 issue: 2 pp. 93-99 ISSN: 0257-7348 | 2012 | NA |
| 8 | Untouchability Observers: Receiving Exploitations and Denials: A case study of Paravai village in Tamilnadu | V.Amuthavalluvan; Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Shodh Prerak (A Multidisciplinary Quarterly International Refereed Research Journal, Lucknow) | Vol I, Issue 3, Pp:158-166 ISSN:2231-413X | 2011 | NA |
| 9 | Ethnomedical practices of Chenchu: A case of Integrated system | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Journal. of Human Ecology –International & Interdisciplinary Journal | Vol 22 (1).pp. 27-33 ISSN: 0258-0438 | 2007 | NA |
| 10 | Biodiversity and Tribal Environment : An Anthropological perspective | Jesurathnam Devarapalli; Rajesh Patnaik; R. Yathiraj Kumar | Man and Development | vol. XXI, No.3, pp. 46-54, ISSN: 0258-0438 | 1999 | NA |
| 11 | Exploitation of Non-timber Forest Produce - Ecological concerns | Jesurathnam Devarapalli; R.Yathiraj Kumar | Journal of Human Ecology | vol. 10, No.3,pp.205-210; ISSN: 0970-9274 | 1999 | NA |
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 | Sacred Food, Memory, and Identity of Jacobites in Kerala | Jesurathnam Devarapalli, Eldhose Varghese | International Journal of Anthropology (SCOPUS Indexed) | Volume 38(1-2), PP. 95-116 | 2023 | NA |
| 2 | Antioch: The Symbol of Collective Identity and Resistance of Jacobites in Kerala | Eldhose Varghese, Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Syriac Orthodox Patriarchal Journal | Volume - 60, PP. 37-52 | 2022 | NA |
| 3 | Cultural Significance of Naming: A Case Study of Yakobaya of Central Kerala | Eldhose Varghese, Jesurathnam Devarapalli | International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research (SCOPUS Indexed) | Vol. 8, Issue 12, December. ISSN 2277-8616. (In Scopus International) | 2019 | NA |
| 4 | ‘Sudanese Play Bengalis Watch’: Ethnography of Globalization, Soccer and Indigenous Games in Kerala | Nisar K, Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Journal of Globalization Studies (SCOPUS, COPERNICUS) | Vol. 8 No. 2, November pp. 108–123, Uchitel Publishing House- Volgograd, Russia. ISSN: 2075-8103 | 2017 | NA |
| 5 | Politics of Truth and the Everyday life: an Anthropological perspective on Oral and Written History | Nisar K , Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Science | Vol. 2, Iss. 10, pp. 928-931 ISSN (Print): 2415-6256, ISSN (Online): 2415-6248 | 2017 | .87 |
| 6 | Means of Livelihood in a Simple Society: Owes due to the Shift from Self Sufficiency to Dependency | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Science | Vol. 2, Iss. 8, pp. 701-707, ISSN (Print): 2415-6256, ISSN (Online): 2415-6248 | 2017 | .87 |
| 7 | Rural Life and Kabaddi: Reflectives in Tamil Cinema ‘Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu’ | A.S Arunkumar, Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Indian Journal of Arts | Vol. 6, No. 20, pp. 199-204, ISSN: 2320-6659 EISSN:2320-687X | 2016 | NA |
| 8 | Changing Livelihood Practices among the Malapanikar of Malappuram: Challenges and implications. | Sreejisha V P Jesurathnam Devarapalli | International Journal of Social Science Tomorrow (IJSST) | Vol. 2, No. 5, pp. 1-11 ISSN: 2277-6168 | 2013 | NA |
| 9 | Socio-psychological Reflection of Religious Mobility: A Case Study of Thachanadan Moopan | J. Devarapalli, V.P. Sreejisha | The Anthropologist (International Journal of Contemporary and Applied Studies of Man) | Vol 14, Number 2, pp. 155-166. | 2012 | NA |
| 10 | Indigenous Knowledge and Health seeking Behavior Among Kattunayakan: A Tribe in Transition | V.Amuthavalluvan; Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Global Journal of Human Social Sciences, (Global Journal Inc (USA) Publisher) | Vol XI, Issue VI, Version I, Print ISSN: 0975587X, Online ISSN: 2249460X | 2011 | NA |
| 11 | Natural disturbances and cultural responses on a river island in Andhra Pradesh | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Journal of Ecological Anthropology (International Journal of University of South Florida, USA). | Vol 12, No 1 pp 5-21, ISSN 1528-6509 | 2008 | NA |
| 12 | Water resource management and social-cultural adaptations in a river island community | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | The Anthropologist- International Journal | Vol 8 (3), pp.197-202 ISSN: 0972-0073 | 2006 | NA |
| 13 | Ecological constraints and human adaptive strategies in a river island ecosystem | Jesurathnam Devarapalli; R. Yathiraj Kumar | INSULA - International Journal for Island Affairs. . International Scientific Council for Island Development | No 1. pp.57-63 ISSN: 1021-0814 | 2000 | NA |
| 14 | Ethnomedicine: The application of Plant and Animal products among Chenchus | Jesurathnam Devarapalli; R.Yathiraj Kumar | Indian Anthropologist | vol. 28(2), pp.73-80 ISSN:09700927 | 1998 | NA |
| 15 | Subsistence systems and limitations of ethnoecology: A case study of Chenchus. | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Girijan Samskriti. | Vol.2, No. 2, . Pp. 9-18, ISSN: 0971-5339 | 1994 | NA |
| 16 | Maternal care and obstetric practices among the Konda dora tribe | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Journal of Family Welfare | Vol.38, No.4. pp.37-41, ISSN: 0022-1074 | 1992 | NA |
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 | Development - Induced Displacement of Malappuram Aranadans | Jesurathnam Devarapalli Sreejisha V P | Intangible Cultural Heritage of South India edited by Sarit K Chaudhuri and V Jayarajan | 101 - 123 | 2019 |
| 2 | Natural Calamities and Native Perceptions: Evolving Effective Rehabilitation Strategies | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Natural Disaster and Women: A Gendered Perspective. Edited by Pradeep Kumar Parida. Rawat Publication, Jaipur, 2018, pp. 255-269 ISBN: 9788131609460 | 255-269 | 2018 |
| 3 | Negotiation of Rights in the Process of Urbanization: A Case of Migrant Construction Workers of Chennai City | Arunkumar AS, Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Anthropology and Human Rights. Edited by Buddhadeb Chaudhuri and Subir Biswas. Published by Rawat Publication, 2017, pp. 280- 292, ISBN: 978-81-316-0838-8 | 280-292 | 2017 |
| 4 | Onslaught of Urbanisation on the Structure and Function of Family and Marriage. | Aritra Samajdar, Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Facets of Urbanisation: Views from Anthropology. Edited by Sumita Chaudhuri. Published by Cambridge Scholars publication. Cambridge, 2015 pp. 40-58 ISBN(10): 1-4438-7111-7 ISBN (13): 978-1-4438-711-2 | 40-58 | 2015 |
| 5 | The Living Conditions and Struggle for Survival of Slum Dwellers at Indira Gandhi Nagar, Chennai | Thambi Durai Thangaivel, Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Facets of Urbanisation: Views from Anthropology. Edited by Sumita Chaudhuri. Published by Cambridge Scholars publication. Cambridge, 2015 pp. 40-58 ISBN(10): 1-4438-7111-7 ISBN (13): 978-1-4438-711-2 | Thambi Durai Th | 2015 |
| 6 | Paying Informants in Ethnographic Research: Issues of Ethics and Quality A.S | Arunkumar, Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Ethical Issues in Anthropological Research. Edited by Subir Biswas. Publishied by Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2014, Pp 45-55 ISBN: 978-93-5125-090-6 | 45-55 | 2014 |
| 7 | Success to human health: Medical monopoly or pluralism | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Human Health: A Biocultural Synthesis. Edited by Subir Biswas, Concept Publication Co. New Delhi 2012, Pp 34-39 ISBN 9788170223863 | 34-39 | 2012 |
| 8 | The Challenges of Medical Pluralism: A brief discussion on some basic issues | Aritra Samajdar, Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Human Health: A Biocultural Synthesis. Edited by Subir Biswas, Concept Publication Co. New Delhi 2012, Pp 34-39 ISBN 9788170223863 | 40-50 | 2012 |
| 9 | The Role of Food Habits and Social Practices in understanding the Health care of Kurichan of Krishnagiri District of Tamilnadu | Thambi durai.T, Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Human Health: A Biocultural Synthesis. Edited by Subir Biswas, Concept Publication Co. New Delhi 2012, Pp 34-39 ISBN 9788170223863 | 72-84 | 2012 |
Books
| S.No | Title of the Book | Name of the Authors as per the order in Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cultural Dimensions of Biodiversity: Issues of Exploitation and Conservation | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany | 2012 | 13: 978-3-8484-4982-8 |
Chapters in Books
| S.No | Title of the Chapters | Name of the Authors | Title of the Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Contradiction of Assigned and Self Conceived Names: Identity Crisis of Adiya Tribe of Kerala | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Tribal Identity: Contradictions of Ascribed and Self-Asserted Perspectives | Kalpaz Publications (Gyan Printers), New Delhi | 2022 | 978-93-5324-935-9 |
| 2 | Livelihood Struggles of Adiya (Ravular) of Wayanad: An Anthropological Study | Eldhose Varghese, Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Narratives on Tribes in Transition: Complexities in Indian Scenario | Sharada Publishing House, Delhi | 2021 | 978-93-83221-38-7 |
| 3 | Cultural Transitions and Shifting Identities of the Tribes in India | Jesurathnam Devarapalli, M. Mariakumar | Narratives on Tribes in Transition: Complexities in Indian Scenario | Sharada Publishing House, Delhi | 2021 | 978-93-83221-38-7 |
| 4 | Indigenous knowledge and stigma of marginalisation: Call for a collective enterprise of nation-building. | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Conditions of marginalised communities in the globalized era: Challenges and Responses | Gyan Publishing House, Delhi | 2021 | 9788121220231 |
| 5 | Changing Livelihood Patterns and Sustainable Development Issues: A Case Study of Aranadan of Malappuram (India) | J. Devarapalli, V.P. Sreejisha | Native Minorities in Dominating Society: Practices of Applied Studies and Efficient Tools of Ethnic Policy | Kemerovo State University | 2014 | 978-5-86338-020-9 |
| 6 | Social Paradigms and Need of Micro Finance for Economic Growth – The State of Paravai Dalits and the Ideal of Inclusiveness | V. Amuthavalluvan, Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Regional Case Studies in Micro Finance | DVS Publishers, Guwahati | 2012 | 978-81-86307-65-6 |
| 7 | Economic hardships and social denigration of dalits of Ayodhya Lanka: A case history | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Political Economy of Reforms in India | Serial Publishers. New Delhi | 2010 | 978-81-8387-427-4 |
| 8 | The Concomitant Effects of Geographical and Cultural Isolation on Chenchu Leading to Social Exclusion | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Social Exclusion, Integration and Inclusive Policies | Rawat Publications, Delhi | 2010 | Pp:160-168 ISBN: 81-316-0366-0 |
| 9 | Hidden Wisdom Behind the Primitive Huts | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Indigenous Science and Technology for Sustainable Development | Rawat Publications, Delhi | 2008 | . pp. 68-73, ISBN: 81-316-0131-5 |
| 10 | Ecology and Culture of Chenchus: A primitive tribe in Transition | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Tribal Identity in India: Extinction or Adaptation | Indira Gandhi Manav Sangrahalaya | 1996 | NA |
| 11 | Konda Kammara | V.Subrahmanyam D.Jesurathnam | Encyclopaedia - Profile of Indian Tribes | Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi | 1995 | NA |
Edited Books
| S.No | Title of the Book | Name of the Authors as per the order in Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tribal Identity : Contradictions of Ascribed and Self-Asserted Perspectives | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Kalpaz Publications | 2022 | 978-93-5324-935-9 |
| 2 | Narratives on tribes in Transition: Complexities in Indian scenario | Jesurathnam Devarapalli | Sharada Publishing House, Delhi | 2021 | 978-93-83221-36-3 |
Ongoing Projects
| S.No | Title of the Project | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Culture and Worldview of Disadvantaged Urban Poor and their Attitude towards Forming a Carrier through Formal Education | ICCSR | One Year | 5 | 2023 |
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 | 2023 | M.A. | 5 | Anthropology |
| 2 | 2022 | M.A. | 6 | Anthropology |
| 3 | 2021 | M.A. | 6 | Anthropology |
| 4 | 2020 | M.A. | 5 | Anthropology |
| 5 | 2019 | M.A. | 2 | Anthropology |
| 6 | 2018 | M.A. | 1 | Anthropology |
| 7 | 2017 | M.A. | 3 | Anthropology |
| 8 | 2016 | M.A. | 1 | Anthropology |
| 9 | 2015 | M.A. | 2 | Anthropology |
| 10 | 2014 | M.A. | 1 | Anthropology |
| 11 | 2013 | M.PHIL | 3 | Anthropology |
| 12 | 2013 | M.A. | 2 | Anthropology |
| 13 | 2012 | M.PHIL | 2 | Anthropology |
| 14 | 2012 | M.A. | 2 | Anthropology |
| 15 | 2011 | M.A. | 2 | Anthropology |
| 16 | 2010 | M.A. | 2 | Anthropology |
| 17 | 2010 | M.PHIL | 6 | Anthropology |
| 18 | 2009 | M.A. | 2 | Anthropology |
| 19 | 2009 | M.PHIL | 2 | Anthropology |
| 20 | 2008 | M.PHIL | 3 | Anthropology |
| 21 | 2006 | M.A. | 6 | Anthropology |
| 22 | 2005 | M.A. | 3 | Anthropology |
| 23 | 2004 | M.A. | 5 | Anthropology |
| 24 | 2003 | M.A. | 7 | Anthropology |
| 25 | 2002 | M.A. | 4 | Anthropology |
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 | Eldhose Varghese | 21.09.2015 | 20151101002 | Formation of Ethnic and Cultural Identity of Syrian Orthodox Christians (Jacobites) of Kerala: An Ethnographic Analysis | YES | 17.01.2022 | YES | 03-08-2022 |
| 2 | Kamidi Syam Babu | 18-09-2019 | 1900101004 | An Anthropological study of Devadasi system in Ananthapur district of Andhra Pradesh. | NO | NO | ||
| 3 | Giri Murugan P. | 24-05-2022 | 2100101001 | Human-Animal Studies (HAS) on a Mega-Fauna Species of India through Multi-Species Ethnography | NO | NO | ||
| 4 | T. S. Janaki Ramaraju | 24-05-2022 | 2100101002 | Socio Cultural Aspects of Cockfight in Andhra Pradesh | NO | NO | ||
| 5 | Amutha Valluvan V | 08-09-2008 | 800101001 | Village-Caste Studies | NO | NO | ||
| 6 | Sreejisha V. P. | 04.12.2009 | R-20872 | Sustainable Livelihood through Resource Management in a Tribal Habitat: An Amalgam of Local Knowledge and External Interventions | YES | 29.09.2014 | YES | 17.12.2015 |
| 7 | Arunkumar A.S | 27.07.2011 | R-27308 | Significance of Caste in Tamil Cinema: An Anthropological Perspective | YES | 09.11.2017 | YES | 10.10.2018 |
| 8 | K.Nisar | 27.07.2012 | R-31470 | Democracy, Politics, and Violence in Kerala: An Ethnographic Analysis. | YES | 22.10.2018 | YES | 26.06.2019 |
| 9 | Mathangi Mariya Kumar | 05.08.2016 | 20163101001 | The Cloud-Dwellers of Malkangiri : Linguistic Expression of the Sociocultural World of the Bondo Highlanders of Odisha | YES | 07-10-2020 | YES | 29.04.2021 |
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
| 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 | ||||
Details of Online Education Conducted
| S.No | Nature of Online Course | No. of Sessions | Target Group | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theories of Culture | Third Semester | PG II Year | 3-8-2020-2-12-2020 |
| 2 | Indian Society and Culture | First Semester | PG I Year | 9-11-2020-22-2-2021 |
| 3 | Theories of Social Structure | Fourth Semester | PG II Year | 25-2-2021-12-5-2021 |
| 4 | Fundamentals of Culture | Second Semester | PG I Year | 15-3-2021-19-7-2021 |
| 5 | Theories of Culture | Third Semester | PG II Year | 17-8-2021-4-1-2022 |
| 6 | Indian Society and Culture | First Semester | PG I Year | 25-10-2021-31-1-2022 |
| 7 | Theories of Social Structure | Fourth Semester | PG II Year | 9-2-2022-13-5-2022 |
| 8 | Fundamentals of Culture | Second Semester | PG I Year | 23-3-2022-23-6-2022 |
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 | Ecology and Ethnoecology of a River Island Ecosystem - An Anecdote to Understand Climate Change | Programme | Human Resource Development Centre, Pondicherry University | University Level | 31.08.2021 | 31.08.2021 | 2021 |
| 2 | The Evolution of Culture (E.B Tylor, L.H Morgan & critique of Franz Boas) | Webinar | ASPIRE, Puducherry | International workshop | 01.06.2020 | 01.06.2020 | 2020 |
| 3 | Sustainability and Development in the context of Tribal Housing | Two day workshop on “Ethnography and the houses of ST-Muthuvan community of Idukki district: Prospects and policy” | KIRTADS, Kozhikode, Kerala | State Level | 05-11-2019 | 06-11-2019 | 2019 |
| 4 | Research Needs: Expressive Culture and Language | Conference | Department of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad in collaboration with CIPS | National Level | 29.08.2017 | 30.08.2017 | 2017 |
| 5 | Role of Government Bodies: State and Central in Implementation of RPwD Act 2016 | Seminar | Pondicherry University and National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities | National Level | 30.03.2017 | 30.03.2017 | 2017 |
| 6 | Universal Health Coverage in Multi-Cultural India: Challenges and Prospects | Seminar | Department of Anthropology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. | National Level | 23.02.2017 | 24.02.2017 | 2017 |
| 7 | National Calamities and Native Perceptions: A Guide for Effective Rehabilitation Strategies | Seminar | Department of Sociology, Pondicherry University. | National Level | 06.10.2016 | 07.10.2016 | 2016 |
| 8 | Means of Livelihood in a Simple Society: Owes of Shifts from Self Sufficiency to Dependency | Seminar | MVR Degree & P.G. College, Visakhapatnam. | National Level | 17.03.2016 | 18.03.2016 | 2016 |
| 9 | Understanding Cultural Homogenization: An Anthropological Perspective | Seminar | Department of English, Pondicherry University and Department of English, University of Madras. | International Level | 22.02.2016 | 23.02.2016 | 2016 |
| 10 | Ethno-medicine: From Cultural Practice to Applied Science | Seminar | MVR Degree & P.G. College, Visakhapatnam. | National Level | 26.08.2015 | 27.08.2015 | 2015 |
| 11 | Sustaining Bio-diversity: The Role of Anthropology. | Programme | Dept. of Anthropology, Sikkim University, Sikkim | University Level | 18.05.2015 | 18.05.2015 | 2015 |
| 12 | Development Induced Displacement and Adaptive Impediments of Aranadan of Malappuram, Kerala | Seminar | Department of Malayalam, Kannur University, Kerala. | National Level | 11.05.2015 | 12.05.2015 | 2015 |
| 13 | Bio-cultural Diversity and the Contemporary Life of Aranadan: Issues of Sustainability | Seminar | Department of Anthropology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. | National Level | 26.06.2013 | 27.06.2013 | 2013 |
| 14 | Changing Livelihoods of Chenchu Tribe | Programme | Dept of Anthropology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati | University Level | 18.06.2012 | 20.06.2012 | 2012 |
| 15 | Forest Resources and Tribals | Programme | Dept of Anthropology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati | University Level | 18.06.2012 | 20.06.2012 | 2012 |
| 16 | Man Environment Relationships – Basic Issues | Programme | Dept of Anthropology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati | University Level | 18.06.2012 | 20.06.2012 | 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 | The Role of Indigenous Women in the Preservation and Transmission of Traditional Knowledge - Interna | Department of Anthropology | Webinar & One Day | National | 09-08-2022 | 09-08-2022 | 2022 |
| 2 | Recapitulating the Fruits of Freedom - 76th Independence Day | Department of Anthropology | Seminar & One Day | University Level | 12-08-2022 | 12-08-2022 | 2022 |
| 3 | The Predicament of India’s Indigenous peoples: Call for Concerted Action” - International Indige | Department of Anthropology, Pondicherry University | Webinar & One day | National | 09-08-2020 | 09-08-2020 | 2020 |
| 4 | “Gandhian Humanism vis-a-vis Humanistic Anthropology” - commemoration of 150th Birth Anniversar | Department of Anthropology, Pondicherry University | Webinar & One day | National | 25-08-2020 | 25-05-2020 | 2020 |
| 5 | Commemoration of Tribal Brave Hearts of the Nation - to celebrate Janjatiya Gaurav Divas | Department of Anthropology | Webinar & One Day | National | 20-11-2020 | 20-11-2020 | 2020 |
| 6 | National Seminar on ―Tribal Cultures in Transition: Issues of Identity, Sustainability and Develop | IGRMS Bhopal and AnSI Kolkata | Department of Anthropology, Pondicherry University - 2 days | National Level | 01-08-2019 | 02-08-2019 | 2019 |
| 7 | National Seminar on “The Process of Development and Present Living Conditions of The Tribes in | Center for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy & Department of Anthropology, Pondicherry | Pondicherry University, two-days | National Level | 19.03.2012 | 20.02.2012 | 2012 |
Workshop Organized
| S.No | Title of the Programme | Sponsors | Venue & Duration | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|
Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies
| S.No | Name of the Position | Agency/Organisation | Duration | Nature of Duties |
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Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies
| S.No | Name of the Body/Society | Nature of Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Indian Anthropology Forum (UIAF) | Academic | 2021 |
| 2 | Indian Anthropological society, Kolkata | Academic | 2018 |
Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)
| S.No | Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) | Duration | Nature of Dutites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fieldwork Supervisor for PG students organised at Kaduguthadipudur, Vadakaraiparai, Kodaikanal,Tamil | 07.02.2002 to 01.03.2002 | Training students in ethnographic data collection |
| 2 | Fieldwork Supervisor for PG students organised at Sholur kokkal, Ooty, Tamil Nadu | 18.12.2002 to 10.01.2003 | Training students in ethnographic data collection |
| 3 | Fieldwork Supervisor for PG students organised at Manar, Veliangad, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | 07.02.2004 to 02.03.2004 | Training students in ethnographic data collection |
| 4 | Fieldwork Supervisor for PG students organised at Chintapalli, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. | 14.12.2004 to 10.01.2005 | Training students in ethnographic data collection |
| 5 | Fieldwork Supervisor for PG students organised at Masinagudi, Theppakadu, Gudalur, TN & KL. | 11.01.2006 to 21.01.2006 | Training students in ethnographic data collection |
| 6 | Fieldwork Supervisor for PG students organised at Beersaipet, Utnoor, Adilabad, Andhra Pradesh. | 28.11.2009 to 19.12.2009 | Training students in ethnographic data collection |
| 7 | Member, School Board in Social Sciences and International Studies, Pondicherry University | 03.05.2013 to 30.04.2016 | Academic |
| 8 | Coordinator of admissions for PG | 2014 | Administrative Responsibility |
| 9 | Examination coordinator of even semester | 2014 | Conduct of Examinations and Evaluvations |
| 10 | Coordinator of admissions for Ph.D | 2015 | Administrative Responsibility |
| 11 | Fieldwork Supervisor for PG students organised at Kalleru, Chinturu, Andhra Pradesh. | 17.02.2015 to 11.03.2015 | Training students in ethnographic data collection |
| 12 | Coordinator of admissions for Ph.D | 2016 | Administrative Responsibility |
| 13 | Examination coordinator of even semester | 2017 | Conduct of Examinations and Evaluvations |
| 14 | Fieldwork Supervisor for PG students organised at Thrissileri, Manthavady, Wayanad, Kerala. | 16.02.2019 to 04.03.2019 | Training students in ethnographic data collection |
| 15 | Member, Special BOS in Centre for Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy | 11.02.2019 to 28.02.2022 | Academic |
| 16 | Member, BOS in Anthropology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 05.06.2019 to 04.06.2022 | Academic |
| 17 | Coordinator, SDG 3 Good Health and Wellbeing for Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2020 | 01.07.2019 to 30.06.2020 | Extension Activities |
| 18 | Member, School Board in Social Sciences and International Studies, Pondicherry University | 16.07.2019 to 31.07.2022 | Academic |
| 19 | Member, PG BOS in Anthropology, Pondicherry University | 05.09.2019 to 30.09.2022 | Academic |
| 20 | Head, Department of Anthropology, Pondicherry University | 22.06.2020 to 04.07.2023 | Administrative |
| 21 | Member, Expert Committee to develop Model Curricula for PG&UG Education, Karnataka University Mysore | 24.06.2020 to 11.07. 2020 | Academic |
| 22 | Coordinator, SDG 3 Good Health and Wellbeing for Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2021 | 01.07.2020 to 30.06.2021 | Extension Activities |
| 23 | Member, UG/PG Board of Studies in Sociology | 16.12.2020 to 31.12.2023 | Academic |
| 24 | Member, Purchase Committee VC's Nominee to Dept. of Sociology | 31.03.2021 to 30.03.2024 | Administrative |
| 25 | Coordinator, SDG 3 Good Health and Wellbeing for Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2022 | 01.07.2021 to 30.06.2022 | Extension Activities |
| 26 | Coordinator, SDG 3 Good Health and Wellbeing for Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2023 | 01.07.2022 to 30.06.2023 | Extension Activities |
| 27 | Chairman, PG Board of Studies, Department of Anthropology | 09.12.2022 to 31.12.2025 | Academic |
| 28 | Member, School Board in Social Sciences and International Studies, Pondicherry University | 13.02.2023 to 28.02.2026 | Academic |
| 29 | Member, The Academic Council of Pondicherry University | 22.02.2023 to 04.07.2023 | Academic |
| 30 | Member, The Court of Pondicherry University | 23.02.2023 to 04.07.2023 | Academic |
| 31 | Member, PG Board of Studies of the Dept. of Politics & International Studies | 12.05.2023 to 31.05.2026 | Academic |
Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)
| S.No | Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) | Duration | Nature of Dutites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coordinator of special lecture series | 2015 | organizing lectures through experts |
| 2 | Election officer for students election | 2015 | Election duty |
| 3 | Election officer for students election | 2016 | Election duty |
| 4 | Election officer for students election | 2018 | Election duty |
| 5 | Observer,student union elections | 2019 | Election duty |
| 6 | Internal expert in committee for recruiting Field Investigator under ICSSR IMPRESS Project of Social | 25.01.2021 | Academic |
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 | Virtual Faculty Development Workshop on “Enhancing ICT Skills of Educators for blended and Online Teaching” | Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences in collaboration with Educational Multimedia Research Cent | Pondicherry University, Puducherry | Twelve Days | 21-07-2020 | 01-08-2020 | 2020 |
| 2 | One day workshop on “Strengthening Research Planning using Elsevier Tools-Scopus & Science Direct” | Elsevier | Pondicherry University, Puducherry | One Day | 26-08-2020 | 26-08-2020 | 2020 |
| 3 | One day workshop on training of teachers (ToT) | UGC – HRDC, Pondicherry University, Puducherry | Pondicherry University, Puducherry | One Day | 06-09-2019 | 06-09-2019 | 2019 |
| 4 | Winter School - “Intangible heritage, oral culture and traditional music” | IGRMS – Bhopal | IGRMS – Bhopal | Five Days | 29-11-2018 | 03-12-2018 | 2018 |
| 5 | Short Term Programme - National Workshop on Emerging Trends in Information Technology in University Management (STP) | Pondicherry University, Puducherry | Pondicherry University, Puducherry | Eight Days | 03-09-2013 | 10-09-2013 | 2013 |
| 6 | Workshop on Anthropology & Museums | IGRMS – Bhopal | IGRMS – Bhopal | Three Days | 04-10-2012 | 06-10-2012 | 2012 |
| 7 | Refresher Course | UGC – Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University, Puducherry | Pondicherry University, Puducherry | One Month | 16-12-2008 | 05-01-2009 | 2008 |
| 8 | Orientation Programme | UGC – Academic Staff College, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | One Month | 09-04-2007 | 06-05-2007 | 2007 |
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 | ||