NIRD&PR

Biodata

Areas of Specialisation

Rural Micro Enterprises Development, Skill Development (NRLM), Rural Marketing, Franchise Development and Networking, SHGs, Women / Youth Empowerment, Panchayat /Local Finances, Micro-Finance, Project Management, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) , Village Adoption (SAGY): Inclusive Village & Infrastructure Development, PURA – Public-Private Partnership, Technology Transfer, Energy Resources Management, Rural Electrification and Environmental Concerns

Professional Affiliation

• Member in Indian Economists Association

• Member in Tamilnadu Economists Association

Publications/articles/cases/reviews (Numbers)

Published 3 books as an Author

Published 1 book as co-author

Published 8 edited volumes

Published 34 research papers and articles in National and International Journals

Completed 30 research reports

Research

Current research

1. CSR, Livelihood and Skill Development

Workshops/Conferences

Workshops / Conferences attended

National - 44

International - 8

Trainings Conducted

Over 145 Training programmes conducted in India and abroad on Micro Enterprises Development, Project Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, Public Private Partnership(PPP), Project Planning and Financial Management.

Invited Talks / Presentations

1. Annamalai University, Chidambaram

2. Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore

3. Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirapalli

4. Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

5. Gandhigram University, Gandhigram

6. Manonmaniyam Sundaranar University, Thirunelveli

7. Vishwa-Bharati University, Santhinikethan, West Bengal

8. Dravidian University, Kuppam, A.P

9. Avinashilingam University

10. Vinayaka Missions University

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