Biodata
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Name :
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Dr G Venkata Raju
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Education :
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M.Sc. (Marine sciences – Marine Biology); Ph.D. (Marine Living Resources); Diploma
in Computer Applications
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Experience :
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34 years of total Govt service
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Working in NIRD&PR since 2008. Conducted research and consultancy projects sponsored
by NFDB, State fisheries Depts, relating to fisheries and agriculture subjects
in respect of planning, monitoring and evaluation. Organised training programmes
for officers working in govt and autonomous bodies on practical aspects of
operating M&E in their organisations.
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Prior to joining in NIRD&PR, worked as Deputy Director of Fisheries in State Fisheries
Department,
Govt of AP. Served about 26 years in different cadres. Associated
with number of international projects
funded by DFID, FAO, UNDP, BOBO etc.
for the development of fisheries and also in implementation of various schemes
meant for development and welfare of the fishers and fish farmers.
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Email :
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gvraju.nird[at]gov.in
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Phone :
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(+91) 040-24008508
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Mobile :
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9441779514
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Areas of Specialisation
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Application of project management in agriculture and allied sector programmes /
schemes for sustainable production
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Action research projects for developing technologies for need based issues in fisheries
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Seasonal variations and adoptability of farmers level interventions in coastal livelihoods
Professional Affiliation
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Currently associated as a member in Board Research Studies of Department of Marine
Living Resources, Andhra University
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Collaborated with Marine Resources Assessment Group (MRAG), UK under funding support
of Department for International Development (DFID) and organised Capacity building
in the use of FMSP (fisheries) stock assessment tools and management guidelines
in Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal States and also case study on Participatory
Fisheries Stock Assessment of mud crab (Scylla serrata) fishery in Coringa mangroves,
East Godavari dist, A.P. (2005)
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Developed material for publications of reading material for neo-literates and Primer
for coastal fishing community in collaboration with State Resource Center for Adult
and Continuing Education (SPACE)(2004)
Publications/articles/cases/reviews (Numbers)
Published a total of 31 research papers, books, book chapters and conference papers
in international and national scientific journals
Research
Current research
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Currently engaged in preparation of Inland Fisheries Development plan for Telangana
State and other activities mandated for Centre for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.
Workshops/Conferences
Workshops / Conferences attended
International - Attended number of national and international workshops which include
visit to countries like Malaysia and Australia under Sea Turtle Conservation Programme
of UNDP (2001), and Egypt on Fish Culture Development under the programme of Afro-Asia
Rural Development Organisations (AARDO) – (2011)
Trainings Conducted
- Conducted training programmes on capacity building of rural development practitioners
(Officers/NGOs) on Coastal Zone management, Sustainable Coastal Livelihoods, Formulation
and Appraisal of projects for RD programmes, etc.
- In the backdrop of different agro-climatic conditions, the training programmes conducted
for Assam fish farmers has made significant contribution in adoption of specially
designed technical and managerial interventions and promotion of sustainable fish
farming in Assam State.
- Capacity building of officers of sponsoring agencies like NFDB and NDDB on Planning,
Monitoring and Evaluation (PME)
Invited Talks / Presentations
Honours / Awards: