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PERSONAL DETAILS
Name : Dr.P.S.Navaraj
Date of Birth : 26-07-1955
Principal, Annai Fathima
College of Arts and
Designation : Science
Former Dean (Academic
Affairs and Associate
Professor
Annai Fathima College of
College / Institution : Arts and Science,
Tirumangalam, Madurai
Department : Zoology
a) Discipline : Science
b) Category (Senior / Junior) : Senior
70,Sivakaminagar second
1. Address for Communication : street
Narayanapuram, Madurai
a) Mobile No. : 9442648168
c) Email ID : navaraj2007@gmail.com

Qualification with specialization:
Degree Major Specialization Year of Passing University Class
M.Sc Zoology Aquaculture 1978 Madras A Grade
M.Ed Education Educational 1983 Annamalai First Class
Psychology University
M.Phil Zoology Sericulture 1988 Madurai First Class
Kamaraj
University
Ph.D Zoology Environmental 2006 Madurai First Class
Toxicology Kamaraj
University

Additional Qualification
S.No Qualification Year of Passing
1 Diploma in Science Journalism 2007
2 Certificate course in Computer Application 2003
3
Programme in Ethics in Nanotechnology
AT UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE,
NETHERLAND 2008
4
Programme in Ethics in Biotechnology
AT UNIVERSITY OF BUDAPEST,
HUNGARY 2008
5 Certificate Course in Media Skills
for Scientists 2019

THRUST AREA OF RESEARCH
S.No Area Year
1 Environmental Toxicological studies 2000- till date
2 Wastewater remediation works 2005- till date
3 Nano toxicological studies in fish 2005- till date.
4 Water Purification through Nanomaterials 2009- till date
5 Recycled Wastewater for Ground Water Recharging 2012 – till date
6 Water Quality Testing 2010- till date
7
Aquifer Recharging and Drinking water 2012- till date
8
Plant Extracts and Fish Immunology 2008- till date
9
Heavy Metal remediation in Drinking Water
2010- till date
2016- till date
10
Research dissemination through social
networking

Teaching Experience
Years
Classes Institutions Department Duration
From To
U.G. 1984 2014 Yadava College, Madurai Zoology 30 years
P.G 1984 2014 Yadava College, Madurai Zoology 30 years
Hr.Sec 1979 1984 Margoschis Hr.Sec.School, Zoology 5 years and 6 months.
Nazareth
TOTAL 35 years and 6 months
Administrative Experience
Sl.No Institute Post From To Duration
1 Yadava College Dean 5 July 2011 31 May 2014 2 y 10 m 27 d
2 Annai Fathima Principal 10 July 2014 30 Oct.2017 3 y 3 m 21 d
College
3 Perfect Academy Principal 10 June 2018 15 May 2019 11m 6 d
for NEET coaching
EXPERIENCE
Worked as Principal in Annai Fathima College of Arts and
Science, Tirumangalam, Madurai from 10
th
July 2014 to 31
Oct.2017.
Served as Dean, Yadava College from 5 July 2011 to 31
May 2014.
Served as Associate Professor in Yadava College from 14
Nov.1984 to 31 May 2014.
Actively involved in UGC_ NAAC accreditation process of
the college in two cycles and helped the college to receive A
GRADE.

AS A REVIEWER:
Acted as external expert reviewer for EUROPEAN UNION
RESEARCH PROJECTS since 2006.
Acted as a reviewer for the UN-Millennium Development Goal.
Acted as External Expert reviewer for JAPAN AWARDS
through GDN
Acted as External Expert reviewer for the funding for research
proposals by the different agencies of Govt.of India.
Given an opportunity to function as the reviewer for the
Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia.
Given an opportunity to serve as the reviewer for GREEN
BUILD 2020.
ACCEPTED BY IDRC , CANADA AS A PROJECT EVALUATOR.
OTHER IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENTS
o Involved in the confidential work of UPSC.
o Helping NCTE as a visiting team member to evaluate the
colleges of Education since 2015.
 Acted as Judges for National and International Science Fairs
 Functioned as Chairperson in National and International Conferences.

o Functioning as an active member in the Editorial team of leading
journals in India and abroad.
IMPORTANT INVITATIONS RECEIVED IN THE RECENT TIMES
1. 11th INBO World General Assembly / Marrakesh International Summit on Water
Security (30 Sept. - 3 Oct. 2019, MOROCCO)
2. TIESS 2019 - The International Education & Skill Summit to be held from 24th
-
26th
September at The Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) – Bengaluru.
3. NISCAIR-DST-ICST International Conference on Digital Economy: The Space for
Science and Technology Information in NEW DELHI on 19 and 20 Sep.2019.
4. Grassroots Women’s Organizations Mobilized for NY Climate Week September 21-
26 2019
5. ABC of Water Management in India: A lecture by Himanshu Thakkar | September 19,
2019 at New Delhi.
6. ASIA PACIFIC CLIMATE WEEK 2019 held in Bangkok, Thailand from 2 nd
Sep to 6th
Sep.2019
7. Invitation to get collaborated with the Marta C. Hatzell ,Assistant Professor, Georgia
Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA for the IUSSTF call in water related
programme.

Achievements in Teaching (During the past 30 years)
Academic Year Results University Workload
Subjects Produced (Hrs)/ week
Classes RanksHandled
From To % Pass Produced
Hr.Sec Zoology 1979 1983 100 20/week
U.G. Zoology 1984 2012 85 02 16/week
P.G Zoology 1984 2012 95 02 16/week
RESEARCH GUIDANCE
Class No of Projects Completed Ongoing
M.Sc 45 -
M.Phil 35 -
Ph.D 08 -

Research Projects Accomplished
S.No Title of Project Funding agency Fund received Date of Date of
Commencement Completion
1 Isolation of Yerstinia UGC 85000 2006 2008
species from the
wastewaters of Madurai –
funded by UGC, New Delhi.
– 2006
Reusing the recycled
2 industrial effluent water for Japan Water 45000 2005 2007
the fish growth funded by Forum
Japan Water Fund, Japan
water forum, Japan. – 2005
3
Effect of Tannery effluent
on the physiology and
UGCbiochemical components
1996 1998of a freshwater fish – 20000
funded by University grants
commission (UGC), New
Delhi. – 1996

Major Research Projects Completed.
S.No Name of Project Funding agency Fund received Date of Date of
Commencement Completion
1 Toxicological evaluation of UGC, New Delhi 1020000 July 2009 June 2012
endocrine disruptive
chemicals using tilapia as
a model organism.
Visits Abroad
Country Purpose Duration Funded Experience gained
byFrom To
France Solution 10
th
March 18
th
Secretariat Exposure to Water
submission in VI 2012 March
VI World Water
Management.
World Water 2012
ForumForum,France
Belgium As a Project 3
rd
May 6
th
May REA, European Evaluation of
Evaluator for the
2010 2010
Commission Multicrore
Projects submitted Projects.
Belgiumto European
Commission
Belgium As a Project 4
th
May 8
th
May REA, European Evaluation of
Evaluator for the
2009 2009
Commission Multicrore
Projects submitted Projects.
Belgiumto European
Commission
Netherland Participated and 25thAug 29th Foundation Ethics in
presented paper in Aug
Netherland
Nanotechnology
the International
2008
2008.
Ethics school on
Nanotechnology in
the university of
Twente,
Netherlands
Hungary Participated inthe 22
nd
June 29th University of Ethics in
international 5
th June Hungary Biotechnology
2008.
European course
on Biotechnology

Ethics at Budapest
USA Presented a paper24
th
Oct 28
th
UNESCO Aquifer Recharge
2007. Oct
in the UNESCO 2007
sponsored
symposium on
Managed Aquifer
Recharge held at
Phoenix, Arizona
Germany International 10
th
June 14
th
Science Shops, Science
workshop Citizen 2006
June Germany Communication
2006 Technology.
participation in
Science and
technology,
sponsored by
European
commission,
Dresden, Germany
South Africa Two papers 4 Dec 7 Dec African Science Publication
presented in the
2006. 2006 Communication Communication on
Congress Science.
African Science
Communication
congress 2006 to
be held at South
Africa

Philippines Presented a Paper 19
th
Sep 21
st
Asian Water Sanitation
in the
2005 Sep Development and Hygiene – Best
2005 Bank Case Studies-
Manila
Innovative
International methods.
workshop on Water
Phillippines
and Sanitation
organized by Asian
Development
Bank, Manila,
Philippines
Japan Presented Paper 13
th
March 23th Secretariat, 3
rd
New, Innovative
and Received the 2003 March World Water ideas in Water
Outstanding Water 2003 Forum, Japan. Management,
Voice Messenger Wastewater
Award in the 3
rd
treatement.
World Water
Received theForum, Japan.
outstanding water
voice messenger
award.
Special visit
Participated in the Kick off meeting for 7th World Water Forum during 14
th
May - 15
th
May 2013
on the invitation of Secretariat of 7
th
world water forum. I am one among the three invited from India.

AWARDS RECEIVED
 Bharat Shiksh Rattan Award by Global Achievers Foundation, New Delhi for
the Best Educationist in India.
 BEST SCHOLAR AWARD FOR TEACHING AND RESEARCH by the
GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU in the Year 2008.
 Outstanding Water Voice Messenger Award by the Secretariat of 3
rd
World Water
Forum, Japan in 2003.
 SHIKSHA RATTAN PURASKAR AWARD for the excellence in academic
activities by INDIA INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY, NEW DELHI.
 Dr.B.K.C.Mohan Prasad Cup for an Outstanding Motivation for the Volunatry Blood
Donation by the Madurai Medical College, Madurai during 1990-1992.
 Selected for Listing in WHOs WHO in the World by Marquis Who‘s Who
publications, USA.
 Selected for 2000 outstanding intellectuals of the 21
st
Century-2013 by
International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, UK.
Digital connect
https://www.linkedin.com/in/perumalsamy-navaraj-2a93a1a/
https://www.facebook.com/navaraj.yadav

Research Publications
 Navaraj Perumalsamy, Yasmin 2014. Bioassay of Selected Endocrine Disruptive
chemicals on Oreochromis mossambicus. British Journal of Natural Sciences
Research 1: 31-36.
 Navaraj Perumalsamy , Krishnammal 2014. Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in the vital organs
of Mystus keletius at Sub Lethal Concentrations. British Journal of Natural Sciences Research 1:
27-32.
 Navaraj Perumalsamy, Kumaragu Arumugam 2013. Enzymes Activity in Fish Exposed to Heavy
Metals and the Electro-Plating Effluent at Sub-Lethal Concentrations. J.Water Quality Exposure
Health- Springer Publications 5:93-101.
 Navaraj, P.S. and Krishnammal, S. 2013. Digestive Enzymes Profile in Fish exposed to Recycled
Sugar Factory Effluent. Elixir Appl. Biology 58: 14776-14780.
 Navaraj P.S. and Kumaraguru, A.K. 2013. Respiratory Physiology of Fish exposed to Recycled Sugar
Factory Effluent. International Journal of Water Research 1(1): 7-11.
 Navaraj,P.S. 2013. An Over view of the Successful Projects in Eco-Tourism. Proc.Intl.Conf.Eco and
Sustainable Tourism 1: 468-477.
 Navaraj,P.S. 2013. Innovative Water Filter Kit using Nanomaterials – Communicated to Current
Science.
 Navaraj,P.S. and Yasmin, J. 2012. Histopathological impact of industrial wastewater on the vital
organs of O.mossambicus. J. Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry 94 (3) :574-582.
 Navaraj, P.S and Krishnammal, S. 2012. Evaluation of water quality and its quotient factor in
Therkutheru village, Madurai, India. Journal of Environmental Science and Water Resources 1(9) :
216 – 222.
 Navaraj,P.S.and Yasmin,J. 2012 Toxicological evaluation of tannery industry waste water on
Oreochromis mossambicus. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 6(9) :
331-336,
 Navaraj, P.S. and Yasmin, J. 2012. Toxicological impact of Diesel Fuel on the Vital Organs of
Oreochromis mossambicus Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences 2(4):1870-
1873.
 Navaraj, P.S. and Krishnammal,S. 2012. Investigation of Water Quality and its Quotient Factor in
Thiruppalai Village, Madurai, India. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSRJPBS) 2(
6 ): 40-46
 Karthigarani,M and Navaraj, P.S. 2012. Impact of Nanoparticle On Enzymes Activity In
Oreochromis Mossambicus. International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research,
1:10

 Subeena Begum, S. and Navaraj, bP.S. 2012. Synergistic effect of Plant Extracts Supplemented Diets on
Immunity and Resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila in Mystus keletius. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and
Biological Sciences 2 (4) : 30-36.
 Krishnammal, S. and Navaraj, P.S. 2012. A Dietary Chemical Study of the Protection of Calcium
against Cadmium Uptake in Freshwater Fish. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences
(IOSRJPBS) 3( 1): 19-26 .
 Krishnammal, S. and Navaraj, P.S. 2011. Assessment of Water Quality Quotient Factor in Arittapatti
village, Madurai, India. Proc.Fourth International GroundWater Conference 4: 701-712.
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 Navaraj, P.S.2012. Irrigation Water Quality and Waste Water Reuse .Solution to VI World Water
Forum,France.
 Navaraj, P.S.2012.Reducing water use. Solution to VI World Water Forum,France.
 Navaraj, P.S.2012. Study about Radionucleide in the Drinking water , USA. Solution to
VI World Water Forum,France.
 Navaraj, P.S.2012. Guaranteed access to safety water for all. Solution to VI World Water Forum,France.
 Navaraj, P.S.2012. Wastewater Reuse - Case Studies. Solution to VI World Water Forum,France.
 Navaraj, P.S.2012. Utilization of Wastewater for Irrigation purposes. Solution to VI World Water
Forum,France.
 Navaraj, P.S.2012. WATER GOVERNANCE MODEL. Solution to VI World Water Forum,France.
 Navaraj, P.S.2012. Multilateral Cooperation Model for Water Management. Solution to VI
World Water Forum,Franc
 Yasmin, J and Navaraj, P.S. 2011. Nanomaterials in Water Purification - A review. Proc.Fourth
International GroundWater Conference 4: 576-580.
 Navaraj, P.S. 2011. Investigation of Water Quality and its Quotient Factor in Madurai.Water
Today- The Magazine 5:24-36.
 Navaraj, P.S.2011. Climate Change and Ground Water – A review. Proc.Fourth International
GroundWater Conference 4: 692-700.
 Navaraj, P.S. 2011. Quality in Higher Education – need of the hour. Proc. APQN conference 4:35-45
 Navaraj,P.S.2010. Reusing the Recycled wastewater for a sustainable Aquaculture- A Case Study.
 Proc.IV.World Aqua Congress II :286-295.
 Navaraj, P.S. 2010. Science through Mass Media. Proc. 11th Public Science Communication Congress
11:67-75.

 Navaraj, P.S.2009. Science FictionThrough Mass Media. Proc. 8th Indian National Science
Communication Conference 3: 45-50.
 Navaraj, P.S. 2007. Impact of Aquifer Recharge in the ground water of Madurai – Proc. of ISMAR
Symposium held at phoenix, Arizona , USA 6(14-19).

 Navaraj, P.S.2007. Science Communication Status in India. Manual of CIPAST
WORKSHOP, GERMANY 3: 34-37.
 Navaraj, P.S. 2007, Giving the Poor Better Access to Ground Water, India. Changemakers.net.
 Navaraj, P.S. 2007, Converting Waste into Wealth, Canada (Successful Case Study). Changemakers.net
 Navaraj, P.S.2006. Citizen Participation in the understanding of Science and Technology- a novel
approach.
 Proc.African Science Communication Science Congress 1:46.
 Navaraj, P.S.2006. Impact of All India Radio Science Programme on Farmers – A study.
Proc.African Science Communication Science Congress 1:25.
 Navaraj, P.S. 2006. Heavy Metal content in Drinking Water of Madurai
City - www cprm gov br pgagem Manuscripts navarajps htm
 Navaraj, P.S.2006. The Human Right to Water: Necessity for Action and
o Discourse. Submitted to Fourth World Water Forum.
 Navaraj, P.S. 2005. Anaerobic Waste Stabilization Ponds: A Low-cost Contribution to a Sustainable
 Wastewater Reuse Cycle. Proc.Asian Development Bank Workshop on Water and Sanitation 3: 45-52.
 Navaraj, P.S.2003. Effect of electroplating effluent on hematological parameters of
O.mossambicus published in J.Phys.IV.France , 2003
 Navaraj P.S. and Kumaraguru, A.K. 2003. Synergetic effect of metals of Electroplating industry
effluent on physiology of the fish, Oreochromis mossmbicus. J.Phys.IV.France,
 Navaraj P.S. and Kumaraguru, A.K. 2003Effects of Electroplating effluent on histopathological
study of Oreochromis mossambicus. J.Phys.IV.France,
 Navaraj.P.S. 2003.Attitudes Towards the Use of Medicinal Plants for Diseases in the Siruvani
Hills of Western Ghats, Indi. Proc.XII World Forestry Congress Canada. Pp 45-50
 Navaraj, P.S. 2002. Medicinal Plants as a Good Mosquito Repellant. Proc. International
conference on Medicinal plants 5:34-41.
 Kandeepan, C. and Navaraj, P.S. 1994. Effect of Crystal Violet Dye Effluent on the
biochemical constituents of Channa Straiatus. Published in the Proceedings of Second
Indian Fisheries Forum, Mangalore.
 Kandeepan, C. and Navaraj,P.S. 1993. Adaptive changes in respiratory metabolism of an air breathing
fish Channa striatus (BLOCH) an air breathing fish exposed to crystal violet dye effluent.
J.Ecotoxicol.Environ.Monit.3(1).

Papers accepted for Presentation.
1. Nanotechnology for Water Purification in 7 world water Forum, South Korea in April 2015.
2. Impact of Aquifer Recharge on the drinking water quality of Madurai - Case Study . ISMAR 8 at China
during Oct 2013.
3. Endocrine disruptive chemicals in Fish – 5
th
Integrative Zoology Symposium to be held at China by
June 2013.
4. UNDP Development Partner Meeting on Water and Sanitation by May 23,2013.
5. Heavy Water Status of Ground Water in Madurai - V International Ground Water Conference (IGWC-
2012) at Aurangabad, Maharastra, India.(Dec 18-21,2012)/
6. Toxicological Evaluation of Nano Silver in O.mossambicus – 6
th
International Conference on
Nanotoxicology 2012 during September 4-7 2012.
7. Trainers Training Programme on Sustainable Rainwater Harvesting and Ground Water Recharge in
Developing Countries- HRD and Technology Transfer. Bengalaru, India 22-27 Feb 2010.Karnataka
State Council of Science and Technology, Bengalaru.
8. 8
th
Scientific Assembly of International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) held in Hyderabad
during 6-12,Sep 2009.
9. AIDS status in Tamil Nadu – Microbicides 2008 organised by ICMR, New Delhi.
10. Drinking water Status in the Rural Schools of Tamilnadu - International Conference on Environmental
Science and Technology at Houston, US.July 28-31,2008.
11. Integrated Water Management through ICT application – World Water Congress , Netherland ,
Nov.2007.
12. Flood Management in Tamilnadu – Intl.conference on Water and Flood Management,12-14 March
2007.
13. Workshop on Free Trade and Enviornment Protection – United Nation University, Jordon – 5
th
to 8
th
Nov 2007.
14. Ground Water Status of Urban Areas of Madurai District, Tamilnadu, India – A study – International
Conference on Hydrology – Science and Practice for the 21
st
Century, July 2004.British Hydrological
Society.
15. Kick off meeting of 5
th
World Water Forum at Mexico Mar 22-23,2004.
16. Global Forum for Health Research- Forum 8 at Mexico during 15-20 Nov.2004.
17. Workshop on Ethical issues in Health Research at Harvard School of Public Health, June 14-18,2004.
18. Heavy metal content in the Cigarettes marketed in Madurai District – 12
th
World Conference on
Tobacco or Health. 3-8 Aug 2003.

19. Synergistic effect of metals of electroplating effluent on physiology of fish, Oreochromis mossambicus
– XII Internatioal Conference on Heavy Metals in Environment – Grenoble, France (26-30 May 2003)
20. Immunostimulatory effect of Medicinal plants in Oreochromis mossambicus at 3
rd
World Congress
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants for Human Welfare.3-7 Feb. 2003.
21. Effect of Electroplating Effluent on Oreochromis mossambicus at Envirosoft 2002.6-8 May 2002,
Norway.
Seminars –Paper Presentation / Participation
State Seminar
S.No Name of the Date(s) Address of the Theme of the Seminar
Event Institution/Organization where held
1 Workshop on Feb 5-7, Yadava College Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics 20071994
2.
Regional
Kamaraj College, Tuticorin AquacultureWorkshop on
April 6-9, 1996Shrimp Farming
3.
Workshop on
Yadava College, Madurai Biology
Current trends in
March 14-15,
Biological
2008
sciences
4
DST
Yadava College Immunology
SPONSOSRED 2000 on wards District Science Centre
Contact Science
CECRI, KaraikudiMotivation
Programmes
CMFRI, MANDAPAM
Yadava College
5 District Science Centre
DST Sponsored
2009 on wards CECRI, Karaikudi How to prepare a
IRIS workshop
Subbiah Vidyalaya, Tuticorin
successful Science
Expo theme
Mahatma Montessori School,

Madurai
6 Science Expo 2010 Observer
Mahatma Montessori School Resource Person
Sivagangai District Level
Exhibition
7. National Seminar 2011 Chief Guest
on Biological Hameediah College, Kilakarai
Science
National Seminar
EMG Yadava Womens Collge,
8.
on Biotechnology
2010 Resource PersonMadurai
National Seminar
S.No Name of the Event Date(s) Address of the Theme of the Title of the Paper
Institution/Organization Seminar Presented / Participated
where held
1 NCSTC, DST sponsored
Science Fiction writers 10-11- in Varnasi Science Fiction through
workshop in Nov 2008.
2009 Popularization Massmedia.
National Workshop on Genome Alagappa University
Advances in
Gene
07- Participated.
2. and Proteome Analysis Karaikudi
Technology
09,2008

3
4
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
National Camp on Annular
Solar Eclipse Observation
Awareness Programmes on
Biodiversity Conservation
National Science Teachers
Conference
Third Youth Science Congress
National Workshop
On Computer Aided Drug
Design.
Trainers Training
Programme on Sustainable
Rainwater Harvesting and
Ground water Recharge in
Developing countries-
National Workshop on
Estuarine Ecosystem
Workshop on Solar
Passive Architecture
14-16
Jan 2010
11
March
2008
9-12 Sep
2003
3-5, Nov
2011
14-15
2008
Feb
22-
27,2010
5-8,1990
Rare Celestial
event
Vigyan Prashar, DST,
New Delhi
Biodiversity
VHNSN College,
Virudhunagar
Science
Communication
DST, New Delhi
Current trends in
Science
MSSRF, RGNIYD,
IYSCA, SRM
Drug Research
Dept.of Biotechnology
MKU, Madurai
Water
Management
Karnataka State Council
of Science and
Technology
Eco-system
S.T.Hindu College,
Nagercoil
Resource Person.
Resource Person.
Resource Person.
Participated.
Participated.
Invited to Participate as
a Resource Person.
Participated.

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15
16
Curriculum Planning Workshop
National Seminar on the Roles
of Inter-Relations in National
Integration
National Dialogue on
Water Sanitation
National Workshop on
Synthesis , Characterization and
Applications of Nanostructured
materials
8
th
Indian Science
Communication Congress
on Media Convergence
and Knowldege Evolution
National Teachers Science
Conference.
National Seminar on
Environmental Awareness
and Research for
Sustainable Development.
14 Dec
1995
5-6, Dec
1990
Aug 16-
17,
1994.
Nov
2011
27-28
Feb
2009
2008
2003
20-21,
Aug
M.K.University Energy Participated.
Madurai
M.K.University, Madurai Curriculu Participated.
M.K.University Religious inter- Participated.
relation
Ministry of Drinking Participated.
water Supply, Govt of Water
India, New Delhi.
Participated
Nanomaterials
Dept.of Physics
Sri.Sathya Sai University
Prasanthi Nilayam
Andhra Pradesh.
NCSTC, DST , New Delhi
and TNSCST
Chennai
Paper
Ministry of Science and Presentation.
Technology,New Delhi.

2010
17 Annamalai University Paper
presentation.
Recently attended National Programmes on Invitation
 Presented a paper Research agenda in Science Communication - DST- CSIR-
NISCAIR- organised SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION POLICY at New
Delhi from 23 Jan. 25 Jan. 2018.
 Presented a paper in National Knowledge Conclave for Educators organised
by Centre for Science and Environment , NewDelhi from 31 Jan. 2018 – 2
Feb. 2018.

International Seminar
S.No Name of the Event Date(s) Address of the Theme of the Title of the Paper
Institution/Organization Seminar Presented / Participated
where held
1 International conference Jan VHERDS, Chennai – Medicinal plants Medicinal plants as the
on Medicinal plants 2002.
good mosquito repellant
organized by VHERDS,
Chennai –
International conference
on Nanotechnology, Participated
2.
13-
Anna University Nanotechnology
17,2006 Chennai
Microbicides
3
2008
Participated
Indian Science 24- ICMR , New Delhi Immunology
27,2008
International awareness Dec 10- Impact of Massmedia in
4.
Workshop and Training
12, 2008 DST, New Delhi Science Science
Communication Communication.
course on Bioethics
26-28,
Sep
Arul Anandar College ,
Participated

Organised International Events
Organised International Conference on Ground Water at Yadava College on Sep.2011
Organised International Conference on Climate Change at Annai Fathima College on Dec. 2017.

Education
5.
APQN Conference on
Higher Education
5.
2008
2-4
March
2012
Karumathur
NAAC, Bangalore
Bioethics
Higher Education
Innovative teaching
technology in
Hr.Education.
6
7
8
9
11
th
Public Science
Dec 2-6, 2010.
Aqua Congress
Asia Pacific Congress on
Biodiversity
Nobel Lauerate Conclave
Dec 2-6
2010
8-10
Dec
2010
7-10
Aug
2012
Dec
15-
22,2008
NCSTC, DST, New Delhi.
Aqua Foundation, New
Delhi.
Asokha Trust , New Delhi.
MHRD, Govt.of India
Science and
Technology
Communication
Toxicology
Biodiversity
Science
Popularisation
Science through
mass media
Use of Recycled
wastewater for
sustainable aquaculture
Fish Biodiversity
in Madurai Lakes.
Need to recharge to
become a scientist

10
11.
12.
International Workshop
on Science and
Application of
NanoStructured Material
International
Workshop on Urban
Lakes Conservation
and Management.
Nobel Lauerate Conclave
meeting in Allahabad
Nov
29-Dec
1,2006
June 16-
18,2003
Dec 15-
22,2008
At IIIA, Allahabad.
Dept.of Physics
Sri.Sathya Sai Institute of
Higher Learning
Hyderabad Urban
Development Authority
Secunderabad.
MHRD,Govt.of India.
Concept of
Nanotoxicology
nanomaterials to carry
out toxicological Study.
IWRM in Urban
Lakes- Case Study
of Madurai.
Meeting with
Nobel Prize
winners.

Sanctioned as the Principal Co-ordinator /Principal Investigator for the following programmes.
1. INSPIRE – Science Summer Camp – DST
2. DST – Science Expo
3. NCSTC, DST- Science Popularisation through folk arts for Sivagangai and Dindigul students.
4. Contact Science Motivation Programme for Kannyakumari District.
5. Eco-WaSH programme by DST, New Delhi.

1
2
3.
4
5
6
7
8
State Level Conference
on Food Preservation
Contact Science Motivation
Programme For the talented
plus one students
plus one students
plus one students
plus one students
plus one students
plus one students
State Level Science Writing
WorkshopsApril 2006
March
2002
Nov
23-Dec
2, 2011
Oct 06-
15,2010
Nov 19-
28,2009
Aug 3-
17,2007
26 Dec
2005 – 1
jan 2006
29-Sep
2003to 5
Oct 2003.
April 2006
Yadava College, Madurai
NCSTC, DST sponsored
programme at Yadava College,
Madurai
Madurai
Madurai
Madurai
Madurai
Madurai
Madurai
State
State
State
State
State
State
State
State

S.No
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Name of the Event
Science Popularisation
through Digital media
Dec2007
Science Popularisation
through Folk arts
July 2011
Intellectual Rights Patent
Awareness Programme9th
april 2008
Awareness Programme in
Biodiversity25th march
Popularisation of
Basic Science through
Science Expo
Popularisation of
Biotechnology
Nano-Sensititization
Programme
Internal Quality Assurance
Workshop for College
Teachers.
Date(s)
Dec 2007
July 2011
9
th
April
2008
25th
March
2008
Dec
2009
July 2007
April 2012
Sep 2009
Address of the Institution/ Inter College/State/
Organization where held National/ International
NCSTC, DST, New Delhi State
NCSTC, DST, New Delhi State
TNSCST, Chenai State
National Biodiversity Authority,
Chennai
State.
UGC, Hyderabad
State
DBT, New Delhi
State.
UGC, New Delhi
UGC, New Delhi
University Level
NAAC, Bangalore
National
International

17. WHO-KTL Finland - Anti-tobacco Campaign 2004 International
18. Water Allainance, USA Water Hygiene 2005 International
19. Australian Chemistry Quiz for Schools 2008 International
20 Contact Science Motivation Programme 2013 National
R ‘sUR T workshop National
22. International Ground Water Conference 2011 International
23. International Conference on Eco-Tourism 2012 International
24. Workshop on Modern Techniques in Biology 2005 National
 Organised International Events
 Organised International Conference on Ground Water at Yadava College on Sep.2011
 Organised International Conference on Climate Change at Annai Fathima College on Dec. 2017.

Board of Studies/Examination
S.No Position Name of the Board Period
From To
1 Member St.xaviers college, Palaymcottah 2008 2010
2 Member Sri.Parasakthi College, Courtallam 2007 2009
3 Member MadavaWomen‘s ollege,Madurai 2009 2011
4 Member Lady Dock College, Madurai 2006 2008
5 Member Fatima College , Madurai 2006 2008
6 Member ANJA College, Sivakasi 2007 2009
7 Member Madurai Kamaraj University 2012 2013
8 University Nominee Sarah Tucker College, Palayamcottach 2015 2017
Member
9
Ph.D Thesis Evaluator
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. 2010 Till
date

Evaluation Assignments/Representation:
S.No Position University Bodies Period
From To
1 Member Board of Studies, Biology 2011 2013
2 Member Evaluation in M.K.U, Bharathithasan,
Manonmaniam, Bharathiar, Annamalai, Alagappa,
2006 till datePeriyar University and Leading Autonomous
Colleges of Tamilnadu.
3. Member
Union Public ServiceCommission, New Delhi
2011 till date
4. Member
European Commission Project Evaluation
2010 till date
5 Observer
Tamilnadu Teachers Education University
2011 till date
6. Co-ordinator
Science Olympiad Foundation, New Delhi
2000 2001

Trainings undergone:

Training workshop on Electrophoresis held at Yercaud, Salem, India
by Electrophoresis institute, Salem.


Training cum Refresher courses in Biotechnology organized by Madurai
Kamaraj University, Madurai and Jawaharlal University, New Delhi


Orientation course in University of Madurai Kamaraj and University of


Hyderabad.



Training workshop course in Marine ecosystem



Training in EMRC science script writing workshop.



Training in Ethics of Nanotechnology at the University of Twente, Netherlands.


Training in Ethics of Biotechnology at the University of Semmelveis,


Budapest, Hungary.



Training in UNESCO sponsored Bioethics of Education in Madurai.



Training in Bioinformatics tool in Alagappa University, Karaikudi.


Training in Advanced Bioinformatics in M.K.University, Madurai

Books authored/edited
1. Book on Environment Science
2. Book on Chordata
3. Proc.of Fourth International Ground Water Conference IGWC 2011
4. Lab manual on Biology
5. Manual on Information on Biosciences.
6. Higher Education – ( Book in Print)
VIDEO FILM PRODUCED:
Produced Two Short Films on AIDS and Environment by Dec 2007
Produced one Short Film on Biodiversity by April 2008

Audio
Produced an audio on Environmental awareness by 16
th
Dec 2007.
Talk over Radio
On Nanotechnology - 4
th
Dec 2007
On General awareness on Health – 2006
On Birds on Nov 2004
Interview to Radio
BBC, South East Asia - March 2003 at Japan.
Radio France International – Oct 2012 ( Live broadcast from India)
Programmes telecasted by
Podhigai TV
Sun TV.
Kalaignar TV.
Important assignments hold in the colleg
No Post Period
1 Associate Professor 14
th
Nov 1984 to till date
2 Career and Guidance Cell in charge 2004-2009
3 Examination Committee Member 2005-2009
4 UGC High Power Committee 2009 on wards

5 Science Club co-ordinator 2005 onwards
6 Research Cell Member 2005 onwards
7 Project Preparation Committee Member 2005 onwards
8 NAAC committee high power member - Curriculum 2009
9 Director, Geetha Institute of Vocational Education 2010
10 Geethai Institute of Job Placement 2008 onwards
11 Coordinator, MSc Nano Science ( UGC Innovative 2011 onwards.
Programme)
12 Dean (Academic Affairs) 2011 onwards
13
Founder ,
Madurai
Science
Forum
2019
onwards
Role in conducting campus Interview
Period
Companies
No. of
No. of Students
S.No Position Date StudentsParticipated selected/placed
From To Participated
1 Dean 2009 2012 23 346 205
2 Career
Counselling
and 2006 2008 15 213 164
Placement
Membership in the University Inspection Commission
S.No Position Subject
Name of the
Date of Inspection
Commission(Subject)
1. Member DST evaluation DST evaluation Meeting on Dec
member member 15, 2010.

International Collaboration with
1. Pure Water, Netherlands
2. Korean Water Forum, Korea
3. Japan Water Forum, Japan

4. World Water Council, France
5. Virginia Polytechnique University, US.
6. Collarado University, US.
7. Gender Water Allainace , Netherland
8. Water Aid, USA.
9. Global Water Partnership, Sweden.
10. Asian Development Bank, Phillippines.
11. Water Sanitation Hygiene and Colloboration Council, Switzerland.
12. National University of Singapore.
13. Pro Primates, Netherland.
National Linkages
1. Sri.Sathya Sai University, Prasanthinilayam, Andhra Pradesh.
2. Dept.of Marine andOcean Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University
3. Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.
4. Department of Environmental Toxicology, Bharathithasan University, Trichy.
5. Department of Nanosciences, Anna University, Chennai.
6. Department of High Sophisticated Instrumentation Lab, IIT, Chennai.
7. Dept.of Biotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore.
8. Water Research Centre, TNAU, Coimbatore.
9. MSSwaminathan Research Centre, Taramani, Chennai.
10. Dept.of Atomic Energy, Mumbai and Chennai
11. NGRI, Hyderabad.
12. CGWB, Chennai and Delhi.
13. Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi.
14. University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
15. Centre of Science and Environment, New Delhi.
16. Indian Space Research Organisation, Trivandrum, Mahendragiri.
17. Bhaba Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai.
18. National Innovation Foundation,Ahmedabad.
19. M.T.S.Academy, Chennai

20. TamilNadu Science and Technology Centre, Chennai
21. Tamilnadu State Council of Science and Technology, Chennai.
22. Science City, Chennai.
23. District Science Centre, Tirunelveli.
24. Central Marine Research Institute, Mandapam, Ramnad.MOU Signed with
World Health Organization, Geneva for translating two books in Tamil.
Jasmine Towels Private Limited , Madurai ( For Waste Water Purification Testing)
Member in Professional Organisations
Nominated in EUROTOX, European Toxicological Association., Switzerland.
Nominated in American Chemical Society, US.
Member in Gender Water Alliances, Netherlands
Member in GWP, an international water body
Member in Young water action team to promote water awareness among
youth. Coordinator in Quit and Win, an anti- tobacco campaign organized by
WHO. Member in the solution exchange- education community- UN country
Team in India. Member in Cooperative programme on Water and Climate.
Member in Japan Research Career Information Network.
Member in Society for the Study of Human Biology
Member in the Network of ISMAR, Phoenix, USA.
Member in World Colloborative Council of Santitation and Hygiene, Switzerland.
Member in National Innovation Foundation, Ahmedabad, Gujartah.
Member in India Water Forum, New Delhi.
Listed in the Science Communicators Database created by DST,
Newe Delhi. Member in British Science Communication Association,
UK. Member in International Society of Zoological Sciences,
China. Member in Readers forum, Madurai

Consultancy
Title of consultancy Client Year
Motivating youth in water awareness Youth Water action Team, 2005-2006
Sweden
Motivating the youth not to use WHO-KTL, Finland 2004-2007
tobacco
Water Monitoring awareness Water Monitoring Alliance, 2006-2007
USA.
Best Practices on Water Sanitation ADB, Philippines 2005
Adobe Voice Youth Programme Canada 2010
Water Conservation and Management District Administration 2012 onwards
Solid Waste Management District Administration and 2012 onwards.
Madurai Corporation
Distance Education Madurai Kamaraj University 2012 onwards.
Science Motivation Programmes Schools of Tamilnadu 2000 onwards
Science Popularisation Programme Public of Tamilnadu 2000 onwards.
Internship Co-ordinator Asian Development Bank 2005-2007
National Service Programme Co-ordinator from 1989-1994.
10 days Annual Camps organized
1989-1990 Manthikulam
1990-1991 Thirumoghur
1991-1992 Nayathanpatti
1992-1993 Villupatti, Kodaikanal
1993-1994 Aritapatti ( State Level Camp)
Significant Activities carried out in NSS.
1.Orientation Training Programme to Fresh
volunteers 2.Talent Search Competitions
3.Leadership Training

4.Entrepreneurship Programme
5.Women Enrichment Programmes
6.Government Schemes Popularization.
7.Health Care projects
8.Capacity Building programme
9.Character Developing Programme
10. Special thrust to Yoga and Meditation for
Mind Control. 11.Idea to Project Competition.
Organizer of Science Programmes
MOEF, DST, CSIR, DAE, NABARD SPONSORED
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GROUND WATER
@ YADAVA COLLEGE IN SEP. 2011.
SERB, DST AND NABARD SPONSORED
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT @ ANNAI FATHIMA COLLEGE IN DEC.2017.
NCSTC, DST Sponsored Contact Science Motivation
Programmes .
29-09-2003 to 05-10-2003 – Yadava College, Madurai.(Tamilnadu)
25-12-2005 – 01-01-2006 – Yadava College, Madurai ( Tamilnadu)
03-08-2007 to 17-08-2007- Yadava College, Madurai.( Tamilnadu)
Under Five Districts Coverage Programme
19-11- 2009- 28-11-2009 - Yadava College,Madurai (For Madurai District)
06-10-2010- 15-10-2010 - District Science Centre, Tirunelveli. (For Tirunelveli District)
23-11-11 to 02-12-12 - CECRI,Karaikudi ( For Sivagangai District)
21st Jan- 30th Jan 2013 CMFRI, Mandapam ( For Ramnad District)
Nov 2013 – ( to be conducted at Kannyakumari District with the help of ISRO).
NCSTC, DST Sponsored Science Writing Workshop
7
th
March to 10
th
March 2006.
NCSTC, DST Sponsored Science Popularization through Digital
Media 10
th
Dec to 16
th
Dec 2007.
NCSTC DST Sponsored Science Popularization through Folk
arts 27-07-2011 to 30-07-2011 ( Madurai District)
NCSTC DST Sponsored Science Popularization through Folk
arts To be conducted for Ramnad and Tirunelveli shortly.
National Biodiversity Authority Sponsored Awareness Programme on
Biodiversity 25
th
March 2008.
Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology Sponsored Intellectual Patent Right Programme 9
th
April 2008

UGC Sponsored Awareness Programme on Basic Science in 7-10
th
July 2009
DBT Sponsored Popularization of Biotechnology 15
th
Nov 2005
Ministry of Food, Govt.of India Sponsored Programme on Food Preservation 10
th
-12
th
Jan 2002
DST, Min.of Earth Sciences, Dept. Of Atomic Energy, CSIR, NGRI, TNSCST Sponsored Fourth
International Ground Water Conference by Sep27-30, 2011.
Organised NCSTC SPONSORED CONTACT SCIENCE MOTIVATION PROGRAMME
FOR THE TALENTED XI STD STUDENTS at ANNAI FATHIMA COLLEGE OF ARTS
AND SCIENCE IN 2015.
ORGANISED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CLIMATE CHANGE
SPONSORED BY SERB, DST ON DEC.2017/

Ministry of Renewable Energy, Govt.of India Sponsored Awareness programme on Renewable Energy
Aug 2010
Highlight
Acted as Visting Team Member in NCTE- Bangalore.
Acted as Central Board of Secondary Education observer for JEE and NEET exam
Acted as Chief Guest/Key note Speaker for Science Popularization.
1. Mahatma Montessori MatriculationHr.Sec.School, Madurai
2. Good Shepherd Matriculation School, Madurai.
3. EMG Yadava Women’s College, Madurai
4. Thiagarajar Arts and Science College, Madurai
5. Hameediah College of Arts and Science, Kilakarai.
6. Chandler School, Natham.
7. World Vision Sponsored Programmes for students at Dindigul.
8. Helen Keller Foundation sponsored programmes for students at Tirupathur.
9. Kendira Vidyalaya School, Narimedu, Madurai.
10. District Educational Office, Sivagangai Sponsored Science Exhibitions.
11. NSS Programmes of Yadava College.
12. IRIS Workshop conducted at Subbiah Vidyalaya School, Tuticorin
13. IRIS workshop conducted at Sri.Jeyandirar School, Tirunelveli.
14. KBN College , Tirupathy.
15. Many DST, UGC, DAE programmes.
16. Many International Events as cited in my CV.
17. Many colleges and Schools in Tamilnadu.
Other Educational Activities
1. Nominated as Editor in Chief for Clean
Environment Journal- Published from
Australia.
2. Nominated as Global Access to Post
Secondary Education Ambassador.
3. Nominated as Local co-ordinator for
Vidya Vahini Project of Sri.Sathya Sai Central
Trust. Puttaparthy.
4. Ambassador for the Internatioal Youth
Math Challenge.
5. Reviewer in the following
Journals/Activities.
UN-Millennium Development Goal.
African Journal of Environment Science and Technology
Science Education Review
IOSR Journal
Journal of Geology

Journal of Environmental Management.
International Journal of Zoological Research
Asian Journal of Poultry Science
Asian Journal of Animal Science

Press news about the various activities
carried out by Dr.P.S.Navaraj
December 28, 2012
Science Motivation programme is aimed at Class XI students
A motivation programme to attract school students towards basic sciences will
be hosted by Yadava College in Madurai in the third week of January.
The National Council of Science and Technology Communication in the
Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi, has entrusted the
college to organise the programme for Class XI students of Madurai, Theni,
Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram and Tirunelveli districts.
Principal K. Jayapalan has said in a press release that the aim of the programme
was to attract talented boys and girls into basic science streams. It will be a 10-
day free residential programme and the selected students would be provided
travel allowance, food and accommodation. Plus One students who have scored
high marks in mathematics and science subjects in Tenth class were eligible to
apply. Associate Professor P.S. Navaraj has stated that the programme would
have interesting components such as meetings with scientists, visits to
laboratories, lectures on current topics in basic sciences, information on
incentives offered to students by government institutions, details on internships
and fellowships and how to become a young scientist.
The participants would also be oriented towards power generation through
waste materials, solar energy applications, nuclear safety measures, application
of nano-materials, water purification and wastewater treatment, stem cell
therapy, electronics for medical application, and indigenous knowledge of
herbal plants.

Experts from National Innovation Foundation, Ahmedabad would explain about
innovative technologies. The college has asked government and private schools
to send list of top-ranking students for selection. For more details, headmasters
and Principals can contact Dr.Navaraj on 94426 48168. Office telephones: 0452
2680362 and 2681048. e-mail: navaraj2007@gmail.com.
MADURAI, November 12, 2011
Science motivation camp in Karaikudi
Special Correspondent
A science motivation camp will be organised for Plus One students of Sivaganga district
from November 23 to December 2 on the Central Electrochemical Research Institute
(CECRI) campus in Karaikudi.
Yadava College in Madurai has taken this initiative of conducting this free science
motivation event in collaboration with CECRI with the support of Department of Science
and Technology (DST), Government of India.
K. Kannan, Principal, Yadava College, in a press release, has said that the programme
is designed to kindle scientific interest among the young minds.
The camp includes visit to laboratories, face to face with scientists, science elocution,
science lecture, field visits and hands-on-project.
Interested headmasters of schools in Sivaganga district can submit nominations of their four
best science stream students of Class XI along with one guide teacher on or before
November 15.
Selection of participants will be made on ‗first come first serve' basis
The organising committee will provide free accommodation and food to participants.
Prof.Kannan said that the programme will be conducted in bilingual format and hence
students of both Tamil and English medium are welcome to take part.
Students who wish to participate or know more details can contact P.S.Navaraj of Yadava
College on mobile number 94426-48168.
E-Mail: navaraj678@sify.com. The last date to send entries is November 15.

Today's Paper » NATIONAL » TAMIL NADU
Official to clarify doubts on safety of
nuclear plants
In the backdrop of protests on Kundankuam nuclear power plant, a top Department of Atomic
nergy (D ) official is delivering a public lecture on ‗nuclear literacy' at the entral
Electrochemical Research Institute campus in Karaikudi on November 29.
This programme is a part of the free science mela being organised by the Yadava College,
Madurai, for plus one students of Sivaganga district at Karaikudi from November 23 to
December 2. The mela is done with the support of Department of Science and
Technology, New Delhi.
S. K. Malhotra, Chairman (Public Awareness Division), DAE-Mumbai, will deliver a public
lecture on nuclear literacy at 3.p.m. on November 29.
―There is confusion in the minds of people about safety of nuclear power plants We
are hearing many versions on Kudankulam plant.
To get some general clarity on nuclear power and make school students aware of that,
we have included this lecture in the science mela.
f a senior person from the D addresses us, we can know the facts,‖ P S Navaraj, Dean,
adava ollege and science motivation programme coordinator, told ―The Hindu‖ on
Tuesday.
The nuclear literacy topic for public lecture was suggested to Dr. Malhotra keeping in mind the
present crisis at Kudankulam where people have been expressing safety concerns, he said.
Scientists from various national organisations have been invited to address and interact with
students.
Some of the topics being covered are biotechnology, stem cell, nanotechnology, non-
conventional energy, instrumentation, biology and electrochemistry, nuclear energy,
remote sensing, information and communication technology in basic sciences, impact of
climate change, current trends in mathematical and physical sciences research.
Programmes on ‗science through media' and a special magic show on science are arranged
for students to kindle interest among them. Dr.Navaraj said that students were asked to
present innovative projects for which prizes would be given to the best three displays.
A meeting of school teachers, students, scientists and parents is part of the mela.

Vijayamohanan Pillai, acting Director, CECRI-Karaikudi, will inaugurate the mela while
P.Iyyamperumal, Executive Director, Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre,
Chennai, will participate in the valedictory function.
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2009
Science motivation programme for Class XI students
of southern districts
Shastry V. Mallady
DST selects Yadava College in Madurai to host the event
MADURAI: Science motivation programme for students of XI standard will be
organised at the Yadava College here. Students of Madurai, Theni, Tirunelveli,
Virudhunagar and Ramanathapuram districts can participate in it.
The National Council of Science and Technology Communication in the
Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi, had chosen Yadava
College to host the motivation programme for students in basic sciences,
according to P. Rengan, college Principal.
This programme aims to attract the attention of talented boys and girls in to
basic science streams and the DST selected the Yadava College for 2009-10 too
since it has been conducting the programme successfully for the past five years,
he said.
P S Navaraj, Reader in Zoology Department and hairman of ‗ ontact Science
Motivation Programme,‘ said that the first programme for students will be held
from November 20 to 29. The second programme will held in January. It will be
a free residential programme and students selected for participation will be
provided travel, food and accommodation. Plus One students who have scored
high marks in mathematics and science in X standard are eligible to apply.
Meeting with scientists, visiting laboratories, lectures on current topics in
sciences, information regarding new incentives offered by Government
institutes, laboratories and organisations will be some of the features of the
motivation programme.
Yadava College authorities have asked the schools– Government and private–
to send the list of top ranking students from which some will be selected.

Headmasters and Principals can contact Dr.Navaraj, chairman, Science
Motivation Programme, Yadava College, Madurai-625 014. Phone: 0452-
2680362 and 2681048. Mobile: 94426 48168.
Friday, Sep 17, 2010
Science motivation programme
MADURAI: A science motivation programme is being organised by
Yadava College from October 6 to 15 in Tirunelveli for Plus One students. .
This 10-day free residential programme, sponsored by the Department of
Science and Technology, is to encourage school students to join basic
science courses.
A. Padmanabhan, Principal (in-charge) said that the objective was to orient the
Plus One students of science stream towards taking up basic science research
as a career.
P. S. Navaraj, Associate Professor in Zoology and programme coordinator, in a
release, said that such a programme was essential because many talented
students had been joining professional courses and were not aware of career
opportunities in basic sciences.
Workshop
A brainstorming workshop with the help of INTEL, Bangalore, would be a part
of the programme.
Experts would explain frontier areas in science such as medical electronics,
success in satellite mission, stem cell research, current trends in green
chemistry, bio-informatics, herbal medicine, drug delivery, nanotechnology
and mathematics simulation.
Participants would be advised to do a science project with the help of a mentor.
Student and staff nominations had been invited from the heads of government
schools, Corporation, Adi Dravidar, Kallar and Matriculation schools. T
he students would be selected based on their marks in science/ mathematics in
their previous classes.
Session for parents

A special session would be arranged for parents to motivate them in basic
sciences.
Interested students, teachers and parents who want to participate in the science
motivation workshop can contact Dr. Navaraj on mobile number 94426 48168.
The list of students can also be sent to the Director, District Science Centre,
Kokkirakulam, Tirunelveli or contact on phone number: 0462-2500256.
July 24,2012
School students must be motivated to take up
research: expert
Workshop on ‘Initiative for Research and Innovation in Science’

To instil a sense of creativity in young minds for building a strong and
scientifically advanced India, school students should be motivated to take up
research, P.S. Navaraj, Head, Department of Zoology, Yadava College in
Madurai, said here on Monday at a workshop on ‗ nitiative for Research and
nnovation in Science ‘
Addressing the students at Subbiah Vidyalayam Girls Higher Secondary
School, he said the younger generation had to be inculcated with ideas to boost
scientific temperament at grassroot-level itself. India could achieve exponential
growth in all fronts with latest application of science and technology. Hence,
students in classrooms should be encouraged to raise a volley of questions on
subjects. Search for knowledge is boundless and he appealed to the participants
to involve themselves in the process of research constantly and achieve the
desired objective in their lifetime. Students should act on their own interest.
Citing internet, with both positive and negative impacts, Dr. Navaraj said many
students in the present scenario had turned lazy. Many of them failed to execute
tasks assigned to them. Assignments were given by teachers only to enrich the
students‘ knowledge, but with the help of the internet, assignments were surfed
through and downloaded ultimately to accomplish the task without delving into
the subject.
Even some parents were engaged in such tasks in many browsing centres
instead of students. It would certainly mislead the education system. Citing the
shortcomings in the evaluation system being followed in the academic
curriculum, he said the intellectual quality of students was not given due
recognition and those with memorising capacity sans understanding subjects
tended to score good marks. It was very unfortunate that such circumstances
existed.
Stressing the need for reading English newspapers, he said everyone has to gain
a good command of language skills and reading would also help update current
affairs. New ideas in any form would be appreciable and nobody should
replicate the system which was adopted by someone, he added.
Highlighting the role of IRIS, he said it is a collaborative effort of Indian
overnment‘s Department of Science and Technology, onfederation of ndian
Industry and Intel to popularize science among school students with a
perspective of creating innovation in science. Hannah Murugan, IRIS
Coordinator, Intel Education, Bengaluru, said the like-minded students could
submit the abstract or synopsis of project through electronic mail –
www.irissciencefair. org. It would be screened and results would be revealed
within September 20 for those selected to appear for the national fair of IRIS
from November 20 to 25.

Correspondence would be maintained through e-mail or over phone, she said.
As many as 472 students from 31 schools and 83 teachers across the district
attended. C. Thanalakshmi, Headmistress, D. Ganesan, President, M. Celine
Mary, former Headmistress and S. Selvaraj, advisor were present.
IDEA TO PRODUCT COMPETITION.
The Idea to Product Competitions are early-stage technology commercialization
plan competitions that aim for unique product ideas with clear market demand
that use innovative technologies. The goal is education and developing the next
generation of technology entrepreneurs. The program is particularly interested
in matching technologies resulting from a university or college fundamental
research programs with potential markets.
PITCH YOUR PRODUCT IDEA FOR THE CHANCE TO COMPETE Idea To
Product is a unique academic competition looking at ideas at their earliest stage.
Entries should be unique and innovative, be feasible to implement, and address
an identified market need, and they must have an underlying technology
component. Teams are encouraged to focus on the benefits of their technology
and its associated market potential, rather than the technical features.
Teams can enter the competition by submitting a First Round Submission - a 1
to 2 page document containing answers to a series of questions covering their
technology, the best market for initial commercialization and the basic
intellectual property aspects of their project.All proposals are screened by a
panel of experts and receive feedback. The teams with the best proposals are
invited to present to a select panel, where they receive personal feedback on
their idea, and where the winning ideas are selected. Suitable cash prizes are
awarded to the winning ideas.

The students willing to participate in the programme is asked to abide the
following directions.Submit a First Round Submission by the given deadline (
30th Aug 2010)
Participate in the Presentation/Feedback Session ( 09-09-2010)
Submit a Five Page Submission by the given deadline ( 30-10-2010)
Further details can be obtained from Dr.P.S.Navaraj, Coordinator of
the programme through 9442648168 and navaraj678@sify.com
August 9,2010
To give merry moments for senior citizens and help them
overcome problems
Special programmes exclusively for the senior citizens will be organised
during this academic year at the adava ollege here to give them ―merry
moments‖ and help them overcome their age-related difficulties.
It will be a free programme and some of its components would be aged care,
smile away the disease, home based activities for the old/ aged, medical care,
reading of epics, exercises for the aged, mental health and anti-aged diet plan.
P.S.Navaraj, Associate Professor in Zoology, Yadava College, who will
coordinate the senior citizens' programmes, said on Friday that the objective of

this idea was to keep the senior citizens happy during the evening phase of
their life.
― adava ollege is now poised to society-conscious volunteerism and hence it is
taking a vital step to provide a happy environment to the old-aged people,‖ he
said.
Dr. Navaraj said that an estimated 40 per cent of senior citizens living with
their families are reportedly facing abuse of one kind or another.
―n old age, physical strength deteriorates, mental stability diminishes, financial strength becomes bleak
coupled with negligence from the younger generation.
ut only a few cases of suffering come to light,‖ Dr Navaraj observed
It was also pointed out that the situation of elderly persons continue to be
grim despite framing a special ct called ‗Maintenance and Welfare of Parents
and Senior Citizens Act' which punishes children who abandon their parents.
The college is keen to help the aged people since they were suffering in
silence and are scared to speak.
―There is a phenomenon called ―grand dumping‖ in urban areas these days as
children are becoming increasingly intolerant of their parents' health problems,‖
Dr. Navaraj said.
A disturbing trend of children seeing their parents as a burden was also a factor
for preparing special programmes for the senior citizens.
Some parents are being sent to old-age homes and their children too visit them
rarely.
― t is in this backdrop that adava ollege wants to organise special free
programmes for the elderly in this academic year,‖ the coordinator said
Interested persons can contact Gokul Institute of Vocational Education,
Yadava College, Madurai or Dr. Navaraj on mobile number: 94426-48168. E-
mail: navaraj678@sify.com.

Clean way of life
D. KARTHIKEYAN
At the awareness programme on water sanitation and hygiene
for primary school children interesting facts were shared.
Poor sanitation leads to sickness, mortality, loss of dignity and
privacy. Bad hygienic conditions lead to respiratory diseases.
Photo: G. Moorthy
health focus: College students enact a play.

In an effort to inculcate good habits of hygiene among school children and
motivate them to preserve water and maintain good sanitation in their place of
living, an awareness programme on water sanitation and hygiene was conducted
for the primary school children at the Government Primary School,
Thirumalpuram, Oomatchikulam, near Madurai.
Major causes
P.S. Navaraj, Reader in Zoology, Yadava College, explained to the students that
Malaria, Measles, Diarrhoea and Pneumonia were the major causes of death
among children under the age of five across the globe, and the major causes
were poor sanitation and unhygienic conditions. Poor sanitation leads to
sickness, mortality, loss of dignity and privacy. Bad hygienic conditions lead to
respiratory diseases. Fifty-five per cent of world population defecates in the
open space. Good sanitation makes way for 10 per cent rise in life expectancy.
One fourth of girls do not attend school because of poor water sanitation, he
said.
Some truths
The Research scholars of the Department of Zoology illustrated the ill-effects of
poor sanitation through skits, mime, drama, and dance. They stressed the
importance of cleanliness like brushing teeth twice a day, taking bath at least
once a day, wearing clean clothes, and caring for the environment. They also
laid emphasis on avoiding food infected with flies.
A free kit containing a handkerchief, comb, oil and paste was given to all
participants of the programme.

Online edition of India's National Newspaper
Wednesday, Aug 15, 2007
Science programme thrills students
S. S. Kavitha
Photo: G. Moorthy
HANDS-ON LEARNING: Students learning the properties of
mirror and images at Yadava College in Madurai on
Tuesday. —
MADURAI: Is it possible for people to rest on a bed of arrows or nails?
Participants at the ‗Motivation programme for talented Plus One students‘ at
Yadava College here demonstrated on Tuesday how they could perform the
feat with ease.
When force is equally distributed throughout the body, it would be possible for
anybody to lie down on a nail bed, said T.M. Alagiriswamyraju, Project
Director, Anna Science Centre, Tiruchi.
The students were searching for words when they crawled out of the
mini planetarium brought from Tiruchi for the programme ―We were
literally transported to the sky, watching planets, constellations and
stars,‖ said M Subbulakshmi of Government Girls Higher Secondary
School, Mehaboobpalayam, Madurai.

R. Rohini said that she had learnt astronomy facts from textbooks. Now, at
the programme, the students were able to witness words transforming into
figures and photographs.
The programme helped the students to update their knowledge of latest
developments in science and technology, besides listing out the abundant
opportunities in the field, said P. Dharani, Nirmala Girls Higher
Secondary School.
The beautifully designed balloon planetarium introduced the students to
astronomy, sky, planets and the night sky. The session enlightened them about
constellations, planet features and why Pluto had been removed from the list
of planets last year.
The Anna Science Centre from Tiruchi had also displayed models on mirror
and images, persistence of vision, centrifugal and centripetal forces, first order
of lever principles and static electricity.
―We have displayed the projects with a sole aim of helping students to
realise science and not to teach them,‖ said Mr lagiriswamyraju
National Council for Science and Technology Communication of Department of
Science and Technology had organised the programmes for higher secondary
students to stimulate their interest in science and technology through hands-on
inquiry-led project-based activities, said P.S. Navaraj, coordinator.
V. Mohan, another co-ordinator, said that the programme had seminars on
nanotechnology, bio-informatics, nanophotonics and bio-pharmacy. This year,
the programme provided an opportunity for students to work on any project on
any science topic of their choice.
As many as 60 students from 20 schools are participating in the 15-
day workshop being held at Yadava College till August 17.

Clogging hinders rainwater movement
in canals
V Devanathan, TNN Aug 30, 2013
MADURAI: The Madurai Corporation seems to have lost the plot on not learning a lesson
from the ongoing water crisis in the city. While Madurai received good evening showers for
two consecutive days on Tuesday and Wednesday, the storm water canals running through
the city are not in a position to carry the water to the Vaigai river and other water bodies. The
corporation has hardly taken any effort to keep the canals ready before the rains to make sure
that the rain water is not wasted. Due to this, all the 13 significant channels in Madurai city
are in dire straits. The canals are found silted, clogged with plastic waste and water weeds.
The water in the canals is stagnating only to provide space for mosquito breeding.
Madurai is naturally gifted with several water bodies in the city limits. At present, there are
around 25 natural and man made water bodies in the city limits against the 45 water bodies,
50 years ago. As many as 13 canals are running through the city connecting Vaigai river and
the water bodies. Of the 13 canals - Panayur, Anupanadi, Chindamani, Avaniyapuram,
Villapuram, Kiruthumal and Sottathatti - are situated in the southern part of the city, whereas
Managiri, Bibikulam, Kosakulam, Pandalkudi, Parasuramapuram and Vilangudi canals are
present in the northern part.
"There are several natural water bodies in the city which are well connected by man made
canals. The canals running through the northern part of the city would carry the storm water
from the residential areas to Vaigai river, whereas the canals in the southern part are basically
used to bring water from the Vaigai river for agriculture purposes. As the agriculture fields
have vanished, the canals lost their gradient and now are carrying sewage water from
residential areas," J Kanagavalli, DHAN Vayalagam (tank) foundation said.
"Most of the canals are not ready for the rainy season. They are found with mounting silts,
growing weeds and clogging of plastics. The canals at present are not in a position to carry
the rain water to the river or water bodies. Some of the canals are found with encroachments.
As the free flow of water has come to a standstill, the canals have become a place for
mosquito breeding," she said.
P S Navaraj, water researcher and dean, Yadava College said, "The canals and water bodies
are the lifeline of the nearby residential areas. The canals should be kept clean, especially
during rainy days to save water. Also, water stagnation in water bodies would not only
recharge the ground water table, but also reduce the salt content in the ground water."
When contacted, R Nanthagopal, commissioner, Madurai Corporation said, "We are cleaning
the canals in full swing and works are going on in all of them. We are taking measures to
clear the canals so that the storm water can reach the Vaigai river without any obstacle."

Rains play hide and seek in Madurai
J Arockiaraj, TNN Jul 11, 2013,
MADURAI: Evening skies bulging with dark clouds has become a routine in Madurai ever
since the southwest monsoon set, but the rains are playing hide and seek in the region. It's
been almost a month since Madurai city and the district received copious rains other than
some sporadic drizzles here and there.
After the drought condition in Madurai and surrounding districts last year, the onset of the
southwest monsoon brought cheers among the public, and the harsh summer also receded
slowly. However, the plight of people, for water still continues as the ground water levels
have not come up due to inadequate rains in the region due to which they are forced to buy
water from private players supplying through tankers.
"We thought we may be relieved from buying water once the monsoon began but the bore
wells don't have enough water in them. We continue buying water especially for non-potable
purposes," says S Vadivel from Anna Nagar in Madurai. "Dark clouds hover over the city
skies but it hardly rains. It has been many days since we received good showers in the city,"
he said.
The private water suppliers also comment that their demand has not come down though the
summer is over. "The demand for water continues like in summer and we are supplying it to
many of the households regularly," stated Alagar, who runs Alagar water supply agency.
"The ground water remains as low as it was during summer because there are no rains. Rain
water is the major source of recharge for ground water and without heavy showers in the
region, it is unlikely that there will be any change though the temperatures have come down,"
says P S Navaraj, coordinator of association for global ground water scientists association in
the city. "It is the high time we give a thought over recycling grey water from the households
and use it for recharging the ground water effectively," he mentioned.
Fortunately, the drinking water situation is promising as the inflow to Periyar and Vaigai
dams - the major water source for the city and region - is handsome. On Wednesday, the
water level at Periyar stood at 123.80 ft with 1,360 cusecs inflow and 1,372 cusecs discharge.
The water level at Vaigai was 46.62 ft with 961 cusecs inflow. Sixty cusecs of water were
released for the drinking water needs of Madurai city.
The corporation officials are optimistic that there will be no shortage of drinking water
supply to the city with adequate storage in Vaigai reservoir. Public works department sources
said that they have submitted a proposal to the government about releasing water for
irrigation of Kuruvai crop in the region. The water credit of Periyar and Vaigai has exceeded
4,950 mcft and they will be able to provide water for irrigation, the officials said. "We have
submitted the proposal and the date of release will be decided by the state government," a
senior official from the department said.
SCIENCE EXPO THRILLS STUDENTS

The Yadava College, Madurai organized DST sponsored Science Expo cum Seminar from 12th July
to 14th July 2010. Sixty schools in around Madurai have participated and presented expo on
different subjects such as climate change, recycled energy, water remediation, laser light
application, environmental chemistry, medicinal plants etc. The competition is held both for college
and school category. Two hundred exhibits were displayed in the expo. Thousands of school and
college students have visited this scientific programme. Special seminars addressed by the experts
from national institutions were organized to motivate the students to get into basic sciences.
Scientists and research scholars must work on projects and conduct research to meet the needs in
villages and local-specific problems since, in most cases, the benefits of high-end research never
reached the poor and the rural populace, said Ravinder Gaur, Scientist, Department of Science and
Technology, New Delhi, Addressing a seminar after inaugurating a State-level exhibition on basic
sciences at Yadava College here on Monday, Dr. Kaur said that his department provided adequate
grants to research projects that focused on developing rural areas in a scientific manner. Highlighting
the fact that drinking water of good quality was scarcely available in rural areas in the country, he
said that researchers should work on the effect of fluorosis on people.
Speaking earlier Dr. S.Vincent, Member, Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and
Technology (TNSCST), said that the State government had been concentrating on basic sciences to
a great extent at the higher education level. The TNSCST would provide five student fellowships to
the M.Phil. Scholars of Madras University who work on projects such as impact of global warming on
health, agricultural production and animal husbandry. The State Ministry of Higher Education had
allocated Rs. 1,600 crore for higher education. Tamil Nadu had a Gross Enrolment Ratio of 17.5 per
cent in higher education which was higher than the national average of 12.5 per cent. The
Government had fixed a target to achieve 25 per cent by the year 2020. Mr.Vincent asked the
students taking part in the exhibition not to replicate the models already designed but to innovate and
come up with something new with their own ideas.

Shri. K.P. Navaneethakrishnan, Secretary and Correspondent, Yadava College, thanked the
Department of Science and Technology for supporting the event. S. Premalatha
Panneerselvam, Secretary and Correspondent, Mahatma School felicitated the function.
Dr.K.Gurumoorthy, DBT Task force, Coimbatore, Mr. Pandirajan of District Science Centre,
Tirunelvelly, Dr. Marimuthu, INSA scientist, M.K.University, Madurai delivered motivating lectures
on current topics in science.
The District Collector of Madurai District, Mr.C.Kamaraj delivered the valedictory address
and presented the prizes to the winners of the competition.
A. Padmanabhan, Principal (in-charge), and Dr. P.S. Navaraj, Associate Professor in Zoology
successfully co-ordinated and meticulously organized this programme with support of
management, faculty and non-teaching members of the college.
Dr.Vincent addressed the gathering in tirunelveli.

Best Scholar Award from the Hon.Chief Minister of Tamilnadu

"Water Voice" Messenger Prize received in 3
rd
World Water Forum,
Japan
The Award Ceremony for the "Water Voice" Messenger Prize was held on March 21 with a
slide show using the real 'water voices' collected through the "Water Voice" Project. The
Secretariat launched the "Water Voice" Project in June 2001 as a tool to collect authentic
'voices on water' from all over the world in order to hear from those who are suffering from
various water problems, and to incorporate them into water policy and water-related projects.
As a result of this project 28,028 voices were gathered by 2,086 registered messengers as of
March 2003. Among these messengers from around the world, the 21 best messengers were
selected and were awarded the "Water Voice" Messenger Prize. The selection criteria were
based on the quality as well as the quantity of the voices collected by the messengers.
Furthermore, six "Water Voice" Partner Organizations - three from Japan and three from
abroad - that promoted the project by collecting water voices at their events and
recruiting messengers, were also commended as the best Partner Organizations.
The best messengers and the partner organizations were invited to the Forum to receive their
awards from Mr. Hashimoto, Chairman of the National Steering Committee of the 3rd
World Water Forum, and to attend the "Water Voice" Messenger Panel, which provided
opportunities for the messengers to share their experiences among themselves and with the
Forum participants.
Ms. Misako Konno, a member of the National Steering Committee of the 3rd World Water
Forum and UNDP Goodwill Ambassador, attended the Award Ceremony and the Panel as the
first "Water Voice" Messenger. She later stated during the press conference held on the same
day that "it is important to address the community-based water supply system and water
resources management for the resolution of world water issues."
List of Best Messengers and Partner Organizations
1. Prof. Navaraj Samy Iyyah Konar India
2. Ms. Adalet Budak Turkey
3. Mr. Osei.Yaw.Owusu-Sekyere Ghana
4. Ms. Emiko Hoshino Japan
5. Mr. Issac Takyi Baffoe Ghana
6. Prof. Krishnammal, India
Sethuramalingam
7. Dr. Solieng Mak Cambodia
8. Dr. Abhik Gupta India
9. Mr. Syed Abrar Hussain Pakistan
10. Ms. Bukola Babalobi Nigeria
11. Prof. Victor Dukhovny Uzbekistan

12. Mr. Taiwo Olajide Ajani Nigeria
13. Mr. Tomoki Hiramoto Japan
14. Prof. Kaoru Takara Japan
15. Mr. Nobuyuki Mukai Japan
16. Mr. Cesar Cruz-Rojas Mexico
17. Mr. Victor Foriben Atanga Cameroon
18. Mr. Conrad Ranawake Sri Lanka
19. Mr. Ryuji Ehara Japan
20. Dr. Ramayanam, Jagadiswara Rao India
20. Dr. Surendra Mumar Sharma India
Best Partner Organizations
Japanese Organizations
1. Takashimaya
2. JICA
3. WATER NETWORK
International Organizations
1. Baikal Information Center Grant Russian Federation
2. Self Employed Women's India Association (SEWA)
3. Asian Development Bank The Philippines
March 23,2012
Marseille meet delves on pressing
water issues
Shastry V. Mallady

The Global Water Meet held in France recently has come out with solutions to
guarantee water for billions of people.
The conference held at Marseille from March 12 to 17 was attended by a professor from
Madurai — P.S. Navaraj, Dean (Academic Affairs), Yadava College — whose paper on
solutions to water problems was selected from 5,000 entries from across the world. His case
study model, ‗ ontention to cooperation in water management,' facilitated his visit to France
for the Sixth World Water Forum.
―Marseille has exemplary experience in water domain and people of that province have
cultivated a really good water culture over the years. Hence the Governors of World Water
ouncil chose that city for the meet,‖ Dr Navaraj told The Hindu He said that the president
of World Water Council Loic Fauchon has appealed at the forum that it was of paramount
importance to guarantee essential needs such as food, education and water to the poor.
―World outh Parliament and Marseille Water thics are new initiatives to enhance
sustainable and ethical issues associated with water resources' utilisation and management,‖
he said.
The World Water Council was convinced that enrichment of man shall not be done through
the depletion of nature. Cleaning of all river banks, reducing trash and opportunities for
local action were among the measures suggested.
Also, the forum paved way for evolution of Parliamentary process in water issues. For the
first time, a universal declaration incorporating every theme related to urgency of
conserving water resources would be signed. The year 2013 would be the International Year
of Water Cooperation for UNESCO. Ministers from participating countries also insisted on
waste water management. They also reminded that water issue must be viewed from various
perspectives — economic, social, environmental and financial. The forum called for
commitments and solutions.
Those interested in knowing about specific ideas, projects and solutions offered at the forum
could contact Dr. Navaraj on 94426 48168. The next meet would be held in Korea in 2015.
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Free programmes at Yadava College to keep old people happy
Shastry V.Mallady
It will also help them overcome problems
MADURAI: Special programmes exclusively for the senior citizens will be organised
during this academic year at the adava ollege here to give them ―merry moments‖ and help
them overcome their age-related difficulties.
It will be a free programme and some of its components would be aged care, smile away
the disease, home based activities for the old/ aged, medical care, reading of epics,
exercises for the aged, mental health and anti-aged diet plan.
P.S.Navaraj, Associate Professor in Zoology, Yadava College, who will coordinate the
senior citizens' programmes, said on Friday that the objective of this idea was to keep the
senior citizens happy during the evening phase of their life ― adava ollege is now poised to
society-conscious volunteerism and hence it is taking a vital step to provide a happy
environment to the old-aged people,‖ he said
Dr. Navaraj said that an estimated 40 per cent of senior citizens living with their families
are reportedly facing abuse of one kind or another.
―n old age, physical strength deteriorates, mental stability diminishes, financial strength becomes bleak coupled with
negligence from the younger generation. But only a few cases of suffering come to light,‖ Dr Navaraj observed
It was also pointed out that the situation of elderly persons continue to be grim despite
framing a special ct called ‗Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior itizens ct'
which punishes children who abandon their parents.
The college is keen to help the aged people since they were suffering in silence and are
scared to speak.
―There is a phenomenon called ―grand dumping‖ in urban areas these days as children
are becoming increasingly intolerant of their parents' health problems,‖ Dr Navaraj said
A disturbing trend of children seeing their parents as a burden was also a factor for preparing
special programmes for the senior citizens. Some parents are being sent to old-age homes and
their children too visit them rarely.
― t is in this backdrop that adava ollege wants to organise special free programmes for the
elderly in this academic year,‖ the coordinator said nterested persons can contact okul
Institute of Vocational Education, Yadava College, Madurai or Dr. Navaraj on mobile

number: 94426-48168. E-mail: navaraj678@sify.com.
MADURAI, October 13, 2013
Updated: October 13, 2013 11:13 IST
Yadava College to host workshop on
science communication through folk arts
Madurai
Yadava College in Madurai is organising a four-day workshop on science communication
through folk arts from November 6 to 9. The National Council of Science and Technology
Communication under the Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, is sponsoring
this workshop.
Use of popular folk arts such as karagattam, kuchipudi, therukoothu, villisai, puravi attam,
oyilattam and bommalattam will be discussed in the workshop, according to a press release
from T. Retnakumar, Principal in-charge, Yadava College.
The workshop also has sessions on folklore and science, folk and science in visual
arts, personality development through folk arts and puppet show.
P.S. Navaraj, college Dean (Academic Affairs), said indigenous arts will be effective
in communicating science to the masses.
―Science is neither for revolution nor for exploitation t is for social harmony and integrated
development Folklore medium can be better used to take science to the people‘s doorsteps,‖
he added.
Some of the topics that could be covered include prevention of non-communicable
diseases, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, cardiovascular problems, breast and cervical cancers,
sanitation, water conservation and drip irrigation. Experts in various fields have been
invited to deliver lectures and demonstrate models on application of science.
All graduates with a passion for communicating science through print, visual or any mass
media can participate in the workshop. Final year UG and PG students who are interested in
becoming science communicators are also eligible to attend it.
Non-governmental organisations working in the sphere of science popularisation too have
been given an opportunity to register. Selected participants will be given free travel, boarding
and lodging facilities. The last date to register names is October 20.
Dr. Navaraj has asked college Principals to nominate three students and two teachers to
attend the workshop. Also, NGOs, self-help groups, environment activists, science forum

members, media persons and science campaigners can apply. More details can be had from
Dr. Navaraj on mobile number 94426-48168, or through e-mail: navaraj678@sify.com
Science motivation programme to be organized for class
Madurai: Science motivation programme for students of XI standard will be organised at
the Yadava College here. Students of Madurai, Theni, Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar and
Ramanathapuram districts can participate in it.
The National Council of Science and Technology Communication in the Department of
Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi, had chosen Yadava College to host the
motivation programme for students in basic sciences, according to the college P rincipal.
This programme aims to attract the attention of talented boys and girls in to basic
science streams and the DST selected the Yadava College for 2009-10 too since it has
been conducting the programme successfully for the past five years, he said.
P. S. Navaraj, Reader in Zoology Department and Chairman of ‗ ontact Science Motivation
Programme,‘ said that the first programme for students will be held from November to 9
Headmasters and Principals can contact Dr. Navaraj, chairman, Science Motivation
Programme, Yadava College, Madurai-625 014. Phone: 0452-2680362 and 2681048.
Mobile: 94426 48168.
Hands-on Workshop on Sanitation and Wastewater
Management Organised in Asian Development Bank
ADB Headquarters, Manila: 19-20 September 2005
Background | Objectives | Expected Outputs | Participants | Workshop Papers

Background
For the past 25 years, development of sanitation and wastewater management in ADB's developing member countries
(DMCs) has generally lagged far behind the development in water supplies, despite the fact that they are mutually
connected. This is partly due to lack of funding and partly due to lack of prioritization in DMC agendas. (Exceptions include
Korea in the mid 1980s and the People's Republic of China in the 1990s). Yet the hygiene that goes with good water supply
will probably fail if complementary sanitation and wastewater management is not also provided. It is time to make an
assessment of what has been and what can be done. Business as usual is not an option for ADB or for most of its DMCs.
Also, in the last 25 years, technologies and approaches for sanitation and wastewater management have been developing.
There may be viable alternatives to traditional, high investment/high cost solutions, depending on the local situation.
To investigate the options and alternatives to find viable solutions for small, medium and large communities in its DMCs
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, ADB convened a group of experts and NGOs in a hands-on working conference focused on sanitation and wastewater.
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Objectives
 Examine alternative solutions and best practices on sanitation and wastewater management.
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 Strategize a way forward for ADB and its DMCs in sanitation, hygiene and wastewater management.
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 Promote networking among experts and practitioners in the sector.
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Expected Outputs
The findings from the workshop will be incorporated in new ADB publications covering the need for, and most appropriate
approaches to, development and management of sanitation and wastewater disposal in Asia. All participants will be
acknowledged in these publications.
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Participants
Experts, practitioners and NGOs involved in sanitation and wastewater participated in the conference.
View the list of participants.
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Workshop Papers
Individuals, organizations, companies and NGOs involved in the sanitation, hygiene and wastewater management sectors
were invited to submit papers in application to attend the hands-on workshop.
Based on the submittals, ADB invited people to attend the workshop in Manila. Read the details of the call for papers.
Download the pdf version.
The following papers were submitted and served as background materials for the workshop:
1. Sustainable Waste Management — Case study of Nagpur
India Dr. Vivek S. Agrawal
2. Dhoke Tabarak Shaheed — A Community Managed Integrated Area Upgrading Model
Zahid Shakeel Ahmad
3. Shifting Millions from Open Defecation to Hygienic
Practices Ms. Rokeya Ahmed
4. Successful Approaches To Improving Wastewater Management And Sanitation
In Pakistan
Dr. Rashid Bajwa
5. Why Borrow for Capacity Building?

Nancy E. Barnes
6. Wastewater From Production Activities In Craft Villages And Some Mitigation
Solutions Dang Kim Chi
7. BOT Applied in Chinese Wastewater
Sector Fu Tao & Zhong Lijin
8. A Successful Model for Appropriate Rural Community Water Supply and Sanitation
in Papua New Guinea
Chris Jensen & Michelle Abel
9. Sustainable Technologies for On-site Human Waste and Wastewater Management:
Sulabh Experience
Dr. PK Jha
10. Wastes Treat Wastes
Wilfredo I. Jose
11. Engineered Reed Bed Treatment System as a Low Cost Sanitation Option for
the Philippines
Gerardo F. Parco; Andreas Kanzler; Mark Tom Mulingbayan; EdKarl Galing
12. Municipal Solid Waste Management in India: Present Practices and Future
Challenge Sunil Kumar
13. Comprehensive Approaches to Develop and Maintain Drainage/Sewerage Systems
in Urban Areas of Vietnam
Trinh Xuan Lai
14. Best practice in Sanitation and Wastewater Management: An Experience from Rural
Water Supply and Sanitation Fund Development Board, Nepal
Manoj Kumar Lal
15. Ecological Sanitation in the
Philippines Danilo G. Lapid
16. How ADB Can Improve Its Technology Transfer
Operations Harvey F. Ludwig
17. Integrated Approach to Sanitation Services
Luna Magpili, PhD
18. Water For People‘s pproach to uilding Sustainable apacity in Sanitation and
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S. V. Srinivasan, E. Ravindranath & S. Rajamani
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Rajah A. Thiyagarajah
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K. N. Vajpai
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Dr. Veerashekharappa
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‘Science through folk arts' workshop
From July 20 at Yadava College
MADURAI: With an aim of taking science to the doorsteps of common masses, the Yadava College in
Madurai is organising a four-day workshop ‘Science Communication through Folk Arts' for graduates
from July 20 to 23.
The National Council of Science and Technology Communication, a division of the New Delhi-based
Department of Science and Technology, is sponsoring the workshop.
College Principal K. Kannan , in a press release here on Wednesday, said that the objective of workshop was
to take science to the doorsteps of common people as a part of science popularisation initiatives.
Native arts would be used as tools to propagate science and scientific contents among people.
Participants in this workshop would be trained on how to use folk arts for popularising science, Prof.
Kannan said.

P.S.Navaraj, programme coordinator and college Dean, said that folklore could be a powerful medium
through which the message would reach the target groups.
Some of the main components of Tamil culture such as Karagattam, kuchipudi, therukoothu,
thevarattam, villisai, oyilattam and bommalattam would be used to take science to the streets.
Experts in folk arts drawn from various places would train the participants. Topics/scientific news to
be covered include safety of nuclear reactors, non-conventional energy, water conservation, health
and hygiene, safe water, sanitation, child and maternal care, AIDS, anti-tobacco awareness,
hereditary diseases and personal health.
Graduates in any discipline having aptitude for science communication can apply for participating in this
free training programme. Interested candidates have to send their application to Dr.P.S.Navaraj,
Coordinator, Yadava College, Madurai-14, by June 30.
Those NGOs involved in science popularisation activities also can apply. Applications can also be sent by
e-mail to navaraj678@sify.com. More information can be had from Dr.Navaraj on mobile number 94426-
48168.
The selected candidates will be given free travel, boarding and lodging.
Madurai head for doctorates network
Dr.P.S.Navaraj, Dean of Yadava College, has been nominated as the Madurai
head for Gurgaon-based Global Network of Doctorates.
He has been assigned the task of organizing academic activities in this region
such seminars, conferences, workshops, lectures and orientation programmes
for teaching faculty and research scholars in order to propagate quality in
research.
According to a press release, Dr.Navaraj should form a strong network of
doctorates in Madurai undertake steps to attract best brains towards academics.

The Global Network of Doctorates has 1,150 members from 55 countries and
the network is on threshold of expansion.
Dec 2007
Science writing workshop
Staff Reporter
To be organised for journalists and graduates by Yadava College
MADURAI: A State-level workshop on science writing and popularisation through digital
media is being organised for journalists and graduates by the Yadava College here.
The workshop, sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, will be
held from December 10 to 16, according to P. S. Navaraj, Principal Coordinator of the
programme.
Participants will be given training in science film production, science broadcasting,
science writing and web developing for science material, a press release from the
college said.
The objective is to train journalists to effectively utilise digital media for popularising
science.
Free registration, accommodation and food will be provided to participants during
the workshop.
Those who are interested to take part in the workshop can register their names by post
or e-mail: navaraj678@sify.com. Contact mobile number 94426-48168.
Registration can be done by post at the address: The Chairman/Coordinators, State-level
Workshop on Science Popularisation through digital media, Yadava College, Madurai-625
014.
April 1,2006
State-level science writing workshop
Staff Reporter

Accommodation will be provided free for participants Participants will be divided
into groups based on their choice of subject
MADURAI: In order to motivate the youth and popularise science through mass
media, Yadava College will conduct a State-level science writing workshop for
graduates between April 5 and 8.
Those who have completed their undergraduate programmes can attend the workshop.
Participants will be divided into groups based on their choice of subject. For example, a
biology student can work on `popularising biology through mass media.' Accommodation
and registration will be provided free for the participants.
Interested graduates, including those in engineering and law, can send their
applications to Co-ordinator, Science Writing, Yadava College, Madurai, or mail to
Science Popularisation in School.
As a part of World Doctorates Day being celebrated on 25th Aug 2013, a special science
motivation session was organised by Sri.Nallamani Girls Higher Secondary School,
Thiruppalai, Madurai.
Dr.P.S.Navaraj, Dean, Yadava College, Madurai in his key note address informed the
students about the latest scientific advancements happened .The puzzle of presence of
microbes escaping food and liquid washout in the gastrointestinal tract raises many
opportunities for scientific research. Similarly the survey related to Oral microbes would
provide much about the health of individual, he told.
Dr.Navaraj advised the students to use sleeping hours qualitatively as it is related to brain and
motor activity of the individual. Recent reports say that Junk food disturbs the good sleep and
thus reduces the concentration that leads to poor scoring in subjects.
Lot of new findings stir the minds toward the scientific thinking; Pocket sized sensor to know
the fat solubility, relationship of Bisphenol A in plastics and obesity, hormone receptors link
nutrition and life expectancy.
The conventional thinking of eating egg increasing cholesterol is disproved, he asserted. The
dangerous asthma is normally caused through heating wood and traffic pollution and so he
advised the students not to inhale these in their life time. Interesting news on Caesarean born
child will be affected with allergy – owing to the changes in the Gut micro biota is alerting
the pregnant ladies to carry out exercise properly to release the child normally.
Binge Eating or Overeating may be associated with initiating use of marijuana, other drugs
and hence these eaters should carefully be watched by the parents and mentors. Information
regarding the Soy food to arrest Colon cancer, excessive Salt Consumption appears to be bad
for bones, confirmation of the linkage between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and increased Prostate
Cancer Risk, anaemia to dementia are to be taken care by the adolescent boys and girls,
Navaraj told.
Prof Navaraj explained the information‘s such as dentification of gene that may stop the
spreading of breast cancer , Combination of Long Hours and Overwork Increases Depression
Risk, Coffee and Tea May Contribute to a Healthy Liver, Breastfeeding associated with
decreased risk of overweight among Children in Japan, High-Flying Pilots at increased Risk
of Brain Lesions , ova chooses the right sperm, Soft Drinks Linked to Behavioral Problems in
Young Children.

Dr.Navaraj is also explaining how to prepare a good project for Science Fairs, how to
develop an interest in scientific research, the field of research, courses available for basic
science programmes.
Mrs.Kopperundevi, the Headmistress of Sri.Nallamani Girls Higher Secondary School,
Thiruppalai presided. Mrs.Malarvizhi, Science programme co-ordinator of the school
welcomes the gathering. Twenty teachers and three hundred Students participated in this
meeting.
Tuticorin, July 24, 2012
School students must be motivated to take
up research: expert
Workshop on ‘Initiative for Research and Innovation
in Science’
To instil a sense of creativity in young minds for building a strong and scientifically
advanced India, school students should be motivated to take up research, P.S. Navaraj, Head,
Department of Zoology, Yadava College in Madurai, said here on Monday at a workshop on
‗ nitiative for Research and nnovation in Science ‘

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