This document is a curriculum vitae for Dr. P. Viswanadha Gupta, who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension at Savitribai Phule Pune University. It provides details on his educational qualifications including a B.Sc., M.A., M.A., LL.B., Ph.D., and NET qualifications. It also outlines his work experience in fields related to adult education, research projects undertaken, books published, and papers published in journals. The CV demonstrates Dr. Gupta's extensive experience in adult education, research, publishing, and community development projects focusing on topics like tribal education, literacy, health awareness, and empowerment.

1. Curriculum Vitae
Name : Dr. P. Viswanadha Gupta
Designation : Assistant Professor
Dept. of Adult, Continuing Education
and Extension
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Correspondence Address : Dr. P. Viswanadha Gupta
B – 4, Teachers’ Quarters
University of Pune
Ganeshkhind
Pune – 411 007
Maharashtra
Mobil No. : 09823255448 & 08956774332
09158155448 (R)
E-mail : pvgupta@unipune.ac.in
drpvgupta@aol.in
drpvgupta@hotmail.com
Educational Qualifications
Academic
 Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry from
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, 1996;
 Master of Arts (M.A.) in Adult Education from Sri Venkateswara University,
Tirupati, 2000;
 Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philosophy from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam,
2009;
 Bachelor of Legislature and Law (LL.B.) from Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam, 2003;
 Doctor of Philosophy in Adult and Continuing Education, Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam, 2007;
 NET (Adult Education / Continuing Education / Non-formal Education) qualified
conducted by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi June 2007
Technical
 Type Writing in English (Higher) with 45 W.P.M;
 Type Writing in Hindi (Lower) with 25 W.P.M;
 Type Writing in Telugu (Lower) with 25 W.P.M;
 Diploma in Computer Software Applications (DCA) from MCC
 Trained in Statistical Package for Social Science Research (SPSS)

2. Work Exposure
1. Study and Research in the Field of Adult and Continuing Education covering
Normal, Tribal and Disabled Education,
2. Field Investigation in the Education Projects;
3. Monitoring and Evaluation of the Literacy and Education Projects;
4. Dissemination and Propagation of information;
5. Development of IEC Material;
6. Research on Community Development and Empowerment Projects
Research and Academic Experience
Ph.D. Topic: Continuing Education Programme in Vizianagaram District: A
Study of Stakeholders and Learners
Research Projects Undertaken
On-going
1. Health Awareness and Health Care Programmes of Maharashtra: An
Evaluation project sponsored by UGC-MRP, 2014-16. Sanctioned Amount
(` 6,54,600/-)
2. Practices and Approaches in Empowering Nomads research project
sponsored by Board of College and University Development, University of
Pune during 2013 – 15 Sanctioned Amount (` 1,60,000/-)
3. Context Consciousness in Health Care: A Study research Project sponsored
by University of Pune under UPE – II during 2012 – 14. Sanctioned Amount (`
4,00,000/-)
Completed
1. Study on Pre-Natal Diagnostic Test for Aids Free India: Dilemmas and
Perception Analysis of Unorganized Labours of Pune & Pimpri Chinchwad
Metropolitans research project sponsored by Department of Adult, Continuing
Education and Extension, University of Pune, Pune, 2012– 13. Sanctioned
Amount (` 1,00,000/-)
Guide ship
1. Recognition as an M.Phil. & Ph.D. guide wide ref. no. BUTE/MMS/01/1077
Dated 9th
October, 2014 of Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Research Guidance
Diploma Dissertations (Tribal Development)
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Consecration of Non-Government Organizations for Tribal Development with
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3. special reference to Maharashtra Arogyamandal, Dimbe, Ambigavo Taluk)
Sagar Rustum Shinde, 2014 – 15.
2. An Overview of Scheduled Tribes Students’ Perceptions towards Competitive
Examinations: Challenges for Empowerment, Sunil Vithal Borde, 2012 – 13.
Books Published
1. Adult Education as New Educational Frontier, ISBN: 97811184291155, The
Associated Publishers, Ambala City. Haryana. 2015
2. Compendium of Abstract, published by the Department of Adult, Continuing
Education and Extension, University of Pune, Pune, on the eve of
International seminar entitled “Social Inequalities in Higher Education:
Identifying Parallels in India and Brazil” during 23rd
and 24th
May, 2014.
3. Book of Abstract of National Seminar on Forging Ahead: Futuristic Strategies
and Challenges for Department of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension,
ISBN: 978-93-81212-61-5, Bharti Publications, Delhi, February, 2014
4. Souvenir of National Seminar on Dalit Issues: Strategies for Inclusive Growth
and Development, ISBN: 9789383471256 Yashodeep Publications, Pune,
January, 2014
5. Perspectives of Tribal Education, ISBN: 9789350564820, Discovery
Publishing House Pvt. Limited, New Delhi, 2014
6. Indigenous People: Issues and Empowering Strategies ISBN:
9789350564837, Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Limited, New Delhi, 2014
7. Transformation of Tribes and Sustainable Development, ISBN
9788126160013, Anmol Publication Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2013
8. Empowerment of Tribes: Problems & Strategies Perspectives of Tribal
Students ISBN: 9783659423191, LAP Lambart Academic Publishing,
Germany, June, 2013
9. Resource Material for the Capacity Building Training Programme entitled the
criticality of Social Science Research: Perspectives and Application in
Research Methodology, ISBN: 9788192637488, Yashodeep Publications,
Pune, May, 2013 (Softcopy only)
10.Tribal Development and Management: Problems and Empowering Strategies,
ISBN: 9788171327416 Pointer Publishers, Jaipur, 2013
11.Creeds of Education: Problems & Perspectives, ISBN: 9789350563199,
Discovery Publishing Pvt. Limited, New Delhi, 2013
12.The Spectrum of Literacy, ISBN 9789350563182 Discovery Publishing Pvt.
Limited, New Delhi, 2013
13.Compendium of Abstract for the National Seminar on Tribal Issues and
Strategies for Empowerment, ISBN: 9788192498096, Authors’ Avenue
Publications, Pune, November, 2012 (Soft & Hard copies)
14.Creeds of Lifelong Learning: Dilemmas & Strategies Indian Perspectives,
ISBN: 9783659144011, LAP Lambart Academic Publishing, Germany, June,
2012 (Soft & Hard copies)
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4. 15.Egalitarianism: Impact of Voter Consciousness, ISBN 9783659164842, LAP
Lambart Academic Publishing, Germany, June, 2012 (Soft & Hard copies)
16.Dimensions of Human Development: Problems and Prospects, ISBN:
9788184290776, The Associated Publishers, Ambala City. Haryana. 2012
17.Changing Paradigms of Education and Hunan Development, ISBN:
9788184290745, The Associated Publishers, Ambala City. Haryana. 2012
18. Continuing Education Programme Perceptions of Stakeholders and Learners,
ISBN: 8184290675, The Associated Publishers, Ambala City. Haryana. 2011
19. Multi-Dimensional Approaches to Literacy Development, The Associated
Publishers, ISBN: 8184290748,Ambala Cantt. New Delhi. 2007.
Papers Published in International Journals
1. Influence of Attitude, School Facilities and Teacher Characteristics on
the Performance of Secondary School Teachers Working in Rural Areas
(www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JAAS/article/download/9119/9338) International
Journal of African and Asian Studies - An Open Access International Journal
(http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JAAS/issue/view/907 ) P.p.72-81, Vol.2 2013
2. “Social Exclusion, Inclusion, Awareness on HIV / AIDS among the
Fishing Communities: A Study in Some Villages of North Coastal
Andhra Pradesh” South Asian Anthropologist, Vol. 13, No. 1, p.p. 85-93,
ISSN 0257 – 7348, March, 2013
3. “Inclusion and Participation in Adult Education: Indian Experience”
Chaitanya International Journal of Management Innovations and Technology,
Vol. 1, No. 1, p.p. 121 – 131, ISSN 2320 – 382X, February 2013.
4. “Training of Functionaries in Saakshar Bharat Programme: An Analysis”
International Multidisciplinary e-Journal, ISSN 2277 – 4262, Vol. 1, No. 4, p.p.
90 – 96, April, 2012.
5. “Reproductive Health Needs of the Tribal Women”, International
Research Journal of Social Sciences, Puducherry, India, ISSN 0974-1674,
Vol. 1, No. 2, p.p. 165-175, July – December 2008.
6. “Low Female Literacy: Factors and Strategies”, Australian Journal of Adult
Learning, Australia, Volume No. 46, No. 1, p.p.84-95, ISSN: 1443 – 1394,
April 2006.
Papers Published in National and Regional Journals
1. Continuing Education Programmes for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled
Tribes Indian Journal of Lifelong Learning and Development, Dept. of Adult,
Continuing Education and Extension, Savitribai Phule Pune University
(formerly University of Pune), p.p. 59 – 65, Vol. 3, No. 1, January – March,
2015
2. Obstacles to Family Planning in Tribal Areas Indian Journal of Lifelong
Learning and Development, Dept. of Adult, Continuing Education and
Extension, University of Pune, p.p. 100 – 108, Vol. 1, No. 1, January – March,
2013
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5. 3. Awareness on HIV / AIDS of the Fisher Folk Villages of Coastal Andhra
Pradesh Journal of Adult Education and Development, AICMED, p.p. 3–11,
Vol.29, No. 4-6, July – December, 2012.
4. Nomads in India, Artland, A monthly Journal of Art Features, Articles &
News, New Delhi p.p. 3-6, Vol: XXI, No. 7-9, July – September, 2012.
5. Nomads in India, Artland, A monthly Journal of Art Features, Articles &
News, New Delhi p.p. 14-18, Vol: XXI, No. 4-6, April – June, 2012.
6. ICT based Saakshar Bharat Programme: Perspectives of Learners
Journal of Adult Education and Development, AICMED, p.p. 11–14, Vol.26,
No. 3-6, May – December, 2010.
7. Emphasis on Adult Education (Saakshar Bharat Programme): A Few
Issues for Consideration at Micro-level Jana Saksharatha, Journal of SRC
for Adult Education, Indore, Vol.11, No.2, p.p.1-11, September 2010.
8. ICT based Literacy Camps: Perspectives of Learners from TCS
Experience Saakshar Bharat Newsletter, Published by Directorate of Adult
Education, MHRD, Govt. of India. pp 6-7, Vol. 6, Nos. 9-12, October-
December 2010
9. “Aged – Problems and Strategies” Journal of Adult Education and
Development, AICMED, p.p. 21–25, Vol.26, No. 1-2, January – April, 2010.
10. “Literacy Attainment of Continuing Education Beneficiaries” Literacy and
Development, Journal of Society for Promotion of Adult Continuing Education
(SPACE), p.p. 42-54, Issue No. 1, September 2008.
11. “Population Education: Perceptions of the Rural Masses” Journal of Adult
Education and Development, AICMED, p.p. 3–13, Vol.21, No. 1-4, January –
April, 2008.
12. “A Study on the Opinions of the Volunteers towards Akshara Bharathi
Programme in Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh” Indian Journal of
Adult Education, p.p. 9-19, Vol. 67, Nos. 3-4, July-December 2006.
13. “Knowledge and Practices of the Rural Women towards Adoption of
Family Planning Methods” Journal of Adult and Extension, Vol.2, No.2,
p.p.1-10, July-December 2006
14. “Integration of Population and Sex Education in Adult and Continuing
Education Curriculum” Journal Adult Education and Development,
AICMED, Vol.19, p.p. 18-21 No.3-4, May – August 2006.
15. “A Study of the Functioning of Continuing Education Centres as
Perceived by Continuing Education Committee Members”, Jana
Saksharatha, Journal of SRC for Adult Education, Indore, Vol.7, No.2, p.p.16-
22, June 2006.
16. “A Study of the Mass Media Access, Exposure and Preferences of the
Tribes towards Adult Education in Visakhapatnam Tribal Region”,
Journal of Communication Studies, Vol. 5, No. 1-2, p.p. 61-68, January-June,
2006.
17. “Impact of the Literacy on Reproductive Health Status of Rural Women”
Indian Journal of Population Education, No. 32, p.p. 14-25, March 2006.
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6. 18. “Akshara Bharathi Programme: Volunteers’ Perceptions”, Journal of
Adult Education and Extension, Dept. of Adult and Continuing Education, Sri
Venkateswara University, Tirupati-517 502, Vol-1, No. 2, p.p. 1-10, July-Dec.
2005.
19. “Maximization of Volunteers Participation in Literacy Programme”
Journal Adult Education and Development, AICMED, Vol.18, N0.3-4, p.p. 7-9,
May – August 2005.
20. “Continuing Education Program – Problems and Perspectives” Jana
Saksharatha, Journal of State Resource Centre for Adult Education, Indore,
Vol.5, No. 3, p.p.21-26, September 2004.
21. “A Study on the Functioning of Continuing Education Centres in
Chittoor District” Indian Journal of Adult Education, Vol. 61, No. 3, p.p. 34-
41, July-Sept, 2000.
Marathi Articles
1. Hkkjrkrhy nfyr fL=;kapk ntkZ paper published in the l{ke
leh{kk (Quarterly Journal), Vol. 1, No. 3, p.p. 6-13, ISSN: 2231 – 4377,
October – December, 2013
2. Hkkjrkrhy HkVD;k tkrh&tekrh paper published in the
lqxkok (Sugawa Monthly Journal), ISSN: 2321-8592, Vol. 42, No. 8, p.p.
14-16, May, 2013
3. HkVD;kapk lkFkh paper published in the edited book entitled
HkVD;k foeqDukaps eqDr fparu, ISBN 9788186144307, Anuband
Publishers, Pune, 2013.
4. fo|kihBkekQZr KkufoLrkj : ,d ifjizs{; paper published in the
edited book entitled KkufoLrkjkPkh f{kfrts, ISBN 9788187552253,
Universal Publishers, Pune, 2013.
Papers Published in Edited Volumes
1. Training / Teaching Methods paper published in the edited book titled
Dimensions of Adult and Continuing Education, ISBN: 9788131105498,
pp248-261, Commonwealth Publishers Pvt. Limited, New Delhi.
2. Tribal Issues and Strategies for Empowerment with Special Reference to
Primary Education paper published in the edited book titled Tribal
Development and Management, ISBN: 9788171327416, Pointer Publishers,
Jaipur, 2013
3. Teaching Literacy to Potential Tribal Women and Men Leaders paper
published in the edited book titled Indigenous People: Issues and
Empowering Strategies, ISBN: 9789350564837, Discovery Publishing House
Pvt., Ltd, New Delhi, 2013
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7. 4. Development Interventions of Non-Governmental Organization
(Chaitanya Shravanthi) paper published in the edited book entitled
transformation of Tribes and Sustainable Development, ISBN:
9788126160013, Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2013
5. A Study of the Impact of Activities of Non-Governmental Organizations
(NGOs)on the Tribal Community paper published in the edited book entitled
Transformation of Tribes and Sustainable Development, ISBN:
9788126160013, Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2013
6. Need of Peoples’ Participation in Primary Education Blockage and
Strategies paper published in the edited book entitled Perspectives of Tribal
Education, ISBN: 9789350564820, Discovery Publishing House Pvt., Ltd,
New Delhi, 2013
7. Empowerment of Women in Political Participation paper published in the
book entitled “Education and Women Empowerment”, ISBN: 8184290551/
9788184290554, The Associated Publishers, Ambala City, Haryana, 2011.
8. Escalating People’s Participation in Rural Development paper published
in the book entitled “Peoples Participation in Rural Development”, ISBN
9788183569163, Discovery Publishers, New Delhi. 2011
9. Training Needs of Women paper published in the book entitled “Women and
Work Participation: Status and Training Opportunities”, ISBN 9788184113006,
Sonali Publishers, New Delhi. 2011
10.Extension and Community Development through Universities paper
published in the book entitled “Empowerment of Weaker Sections: Future
Planning and Strategies for Rural Development in India”, ISBN
9788183874595, Serials Publishing House, New Delhi, 2011
11.Recovering lost childhood: Rescue and Rehabilitation for Trafficked Girl
Children: A Case Study of ARDAR paper published in the book entitled
“Women Of Disadvantaged Groups : Status and Empowerment (Essays in
Honour of Prof. K.S. Chalam), ISBN 9788183874267 Serials Publishing
House, New Delhi, 2011
12.Women Panchayat Leaders: A Case Study of Polaki Mandal in
Srikakulam District paper published in the book entitled “Political Dimension
of Women Empowerment, p.p. 64-97, The Associated Publishers, Ambala
City, Haryana, 2011.
13.Empowerment of Self Help Group Women – Political Participation paper
published in the book entitled “Women Empowerment Emerging Dimensions
in 21st
Century, p.p. 19-32, ISBN 9788184290561 The Associated Publishers,
Ambala City, Haryana, 2011.
14.Literacy Campaign for Women: Experience of Andhra Pradesh paper
published in the book entitled “Advancement of India: Attainments and
Alternatives p.p. 28-38, ISBN 9788184571844, published by Kanishka
Publishers, Distributors, New Delhi, August 2010.
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8. 15.Vulnerability of Aged: Few Case Studies of ARDAR paper published in the
book entitled “Aging: The Global Phenomena Issues and Strategies”, p.p.
224-240 Published by Sonali Publications, New Delhi, 2010.
16.“Population Education: Perceptions of the Rural Masses” paper
published in book entitled Health Psychology and Counselling, p.p. 416-430,
ISBN 9788183563734, Published by Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2008
17.“Changing Trends in Adult Education Programmes in India from 1951 to
2001” paper published in Book entitled Changing Trends in Adult, continuing
Education Extension and Field Outreach present Status and Future
Perspectives, p.p. 79-97, Published by Dept. of Adult, Continuing Education,
Extension work and Field Outreach, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur,
March 2007.
18.“Welfare, Education, Training and Employment Promotion for Disabled”
paper published in Book entitled Not Disabled – Differently Abled, Status and
Future Directions, p.p.46-49, ISBN 8181500784, Aravali Books International
(P) Limited, New Delhi, 2007.
19.“Handicapped: Problems and Empowering Strategies” paper published in
Book entitled Not Disabled – Differently Abled, Status and Future Directions,
p.p.190-194, ISBN 8181500784, Aravali Books International (P) Limited, New
Delhi, 2007.
20.“Impact of Self-Help Groups on Women Self Empowerment” paper
published in Book entitled Rural Development & Empowerment of Weaker
Section, Practices, Promotion & Programmes, p.p. 3-34, ISBN
9788184290516, Associated Publishers, Ambala Cantt, New Delhi, 2007.
21.“Continuing Education Programmes: An Approach to Rural Enlightment,
paper published in Book entitled “Rural Development & Empowerment of
Weaker Section, Practices, Promotion & Programmes”, ISBN
9788184290516, p.p. 358-370, Associated Publishers, Ambala Cantt, New
Delhi, 2007.
22.“Research in Alternative Systems of Education” paper published in Book
entitled “Continuing Education for Globalized era”, p.p. 114-120, ISBN
818411088X, Sonali Publications, Darya Ganj, New Delhi, 2007
23. “Integration of Career Guidance in Graduation and Post-Graduation
Curriculum” paper published in Book entitled “Grooming Human Resource
Development, Role of Career Guidance and Counselling” p.p. 118-132, ISBN
8184110898, Sonali Publications, Darya Ganj, New Delhi. 2007
24.“Empowerment of Women in Political Participation” paper published in
Book entitled “Education and Women Empowerment”, p.p. 191-201, ISBN
9788184290554, The Associated Publishers, Ambala Cantt. New Delhi. 2007.
25.“Emerging Challenges and Perspectives in Nomads Development in 21st
Century” paper published in Book entitled Practices and Approaches in
Empowering Nomads, p.p. 195-201, Andhra University Press,
Visakhapatnam, 2007
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9. 26.“Communication and Information Technology in Literacy for Rural
Development: A Pragmatic Approach” paper published in Book entitled
“Relevance of Philosophy in 21st
Century”, ISBN 9788184290363, The
Associated Publishers, Ambala Cantt., 2006.
27. “A Study on the Mass Media Access, Exposure and Preferences of the
Tribes towards Adult Education in Visakhapatnam Tribal Region” paper
published in Book entitled “Human Resources Development in Tribal Areas”,
p.p.184-193, ISBN 9788184290288, The Associated Publishers, Ambala
Cantt., 2006.
28.“Integrated Approach of NGOs and Universities towards Community
Development: A Perspective” paper published in Book entitled “Universities
and NGOs”, p.p.140-144, ISBN 8183561306 Discovery Publishing House,
New Delhi. 2006
29.“Extension through Universities: A Perspective” paper published in Book
entitled “Universities and Extension Services: Future Directions”, p.p. 49-57,
ISBN 8183561381, Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi, 2006
30.“Functioning of Continuing Education Committees: A Case Study” paper
published in Book entitled “Current Trends in Adult Education”, p.p. 313-319,
ISBN 8176256196, Sarup & Sons Publishers, New Delhi. 2006.
Paper Presented in the Seminars / Workshops
International
1. “Knowledge and Practices of Urban Dalit Women towards Adoption of
Contraceptive Methods: A Study” paper presented on Social Inequalities in
Higher Education: Identifying Parallels in India and Brazil organized by the
Department of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension, University of
Pune, Pune held on 23rd
and 24th
May, 2014
2. “Facets of Saakshar Bharat Programme” paper presented on Issues and
Challenges in Current Global Economy: It’s Impact on Commerce,
Engineering and Technology jointly organized by International Association of
Academicians and Researchers (Asia Pacific) and Prof. Ramakrishna More
College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Akurdi, Pune on 11th
August, 2013.
3. Use of ICT for Promotion of Lifelong Learning and Skill Development
paper presented on Extension Education & Rural Communities organized by
Department of Lifelong Learning, Mumbai University in collaboration with
ICSSR, New Delhi and B.L. Amlani College, Mumbai held on 6th
– 7th
April,
2013.
4. Jan Shikshan Sansthans: A Unique Scheme and Many Facets paper
presented on Vocational Education and Training: Professionalism as an
Inclusive Policy – Status and Challenges, organized by Department of Adult
and Continuing Education, S.V. University, Tirupathi in Collaboration with
Institute for Development Research and Alternatives and ASEM Education
and Research Hub for Lifelong Learning, Denmark held on 20th
– 21st
February, 2013.
5. Quality of Life of Rural Mass: Role of the Continuing Education
Programme, paper presented on Quality of Life and Globalization: Effective
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10. Self Care Interventions, 45th
National 14th
International Conference of the
Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) organized by Department of
Psychology and Parapsychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 18 –
20th
February 2010.
6. Vulnerability of Aged paper presented on Gerontology International
Synthesis Conference 2009, Conducted by AU-NCSA Centre for
Gerontology, Visakhapatnam on 12 – 14th
March 2009.
7. Adult Education Programmes in India: A Historical Perspective paper
presented on Higher in India – Global Perspectives, (Platinum Jubilee
Celebrations (1931-2006)) conducted by Dept. of Economics Andhra
University, Visakhapatnam on 14 – 15th
February 2009.
8. Population Education: Perceptions of the Rural Masses paper presented
on Health Psychology and Counselling: Issues, Opportunities and
Challenges, conducted by Department of Psychology and Parapsychology,
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 13 – 15th
November 2007.
9. Integration of Population and Sex Education in Adult and Continuing
Education Curriculum Paper presented in International Workshop on “Life
Skills Education for Youth Development” organized by Department of Adult &
Continuing Education, University of Madras, Chennai, 16-18th
February 2006.
National and Regional
1. Social Education: Need an Hour paper presented at One-Day National
Seminar entitled Adult Education and Extension Programmes in India:
Current Paradigms and Future Prospects (on the eve of Dr. Balachandra
Phadke Birth Anniversary) organized by Dept. of Adult, Continuing Education
and Extension, Savitribai Phule Pune University (formerly University of Pune),
Pune on 13th
May, 2015
2. Participated in One day state level Seminar on “Samvidhan Saksharatha va
Sanman Abhiyan (lafo/kku lk{kjrk o lUeku vfHk;ku)” jointly organized
by Department of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension, Savitribai Phule
Pune University and Muslim Satyashodhak Mandal, Pune on 3rd
February,
2015.
3. Participated in One day university level Workshop on “Constitution of India:
An Intervention of Lifelong Learning” organized by Department of Adult,
Continuing Education and Extension, Savitribai Phule Pune University on 14th
January, 2015.
4. Participated in One day State level Work Shop on “Right to Education Act:
Issues and Challenges” organized by Department of Adult, Continuing
Education and Extension, University of Pune on 12th
October, 2014.
5. Participated in One day State level Consultative Workshop on “Curriculum
Design in Tribal Development” organized by Department of Adult, Continuing
Education and Extension, Savitribai Phule Pune University on 13th
August,
2014.
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11. 6. Issues and Perspectives of Denotified – Nomadic Communities:
A Study of Pune City paper presented at ICSSR Sponsored National
Seminar on 'sustainable Growth of Dalits in Indian Democracy' organized by
Department of Adult and Continuing Education, S.V. University, Tirupathi held
on 28th
– 29th
April, 2014.
7. Human Values: Some Theoretical Perspectives paper presented at UGC
National Seminar on Value-based Education and Professional Ethics in the
Changing Global Scenario in the 21st
Century organized by Department of
Adult, Continuing Education & Extension, University of Sri Krishnadevaraya
University, Anantapuramu on 13th
– 14th
March, 2014
8. Strengthening Inclusion and Participation in Adult Education in India
paper presented at National Seminar on Forging Ahead: Futuristic Strategies
and Challenges for Department of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension
organized by Department of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension,
University of Pune, Pune during 19th
& 20th
February, 2014
9. Dalit Women: Dalit Amongst Dalits paper presented at UGC-National
Seminar on Dalit Issues: Strategies for Inclusive Growth and Development
organized by Department of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension,
University of Pune, Pune on 3-4th
January, 2014.
10. Status of Dalit Women in India paper presented at Two-Day ICSSR
Sponsored National Conference entitled Human Rights in India: Dalits, Tribals
and Minorities organized by Centre for Gandhian Thoughts & Peace Studies,
School of Social Science, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar on 21st
and 22nd
November, 2013.
11. Participated in One day State level Work Shop on “Review of Extension”
organized by Department of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension,
University of Pune on 28th
September, 2013.
12. Lifelong Learning and Sustainable Development: A Case Study Of Adult
Education Department paper presented at One-Day National Seminar
entitled Envisioning the Department of Adult Education: Contributions of
Dr. Balachandra Phadke (On the eve of Dr. Balachandra Phadke Birth
Anniversary) organized by Dept. of Adult, Continuing Education and
Extension, University of Pune, Pune on 13th
May, 2013
13. Life Long Learning and Sustainable Development National Seminar
Conducted by Department of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension, Sri
Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur on 1st
– 2nd
February, 2012 and
presented the following paper entitled:
1. Use of ICT for Promotion of Lifelong Learning and Skill
Development
2. Communication and Media for Lifelong Learning
14. Empowerment through Skill Development paper presented at 95th
Annual
Conference of The Indian Economic Association “Growth and Structural
Changes in Employment” organized by GITAM University, Visakhapatnam,
during 27 – 29th
December, 2012.
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12. 15. Health Care Determents of Tribes Paper presented at National Seminar on
“Tribal Issues and Strategies for Empowerment” organized by Dept. of Adult,
Continuing Education and Extension, University of Pune, Pune during 22 – 23
November, 2012
16. Empowerment through Skill Development paper presented at National
Seminar on Skill Development for Self Development (Deploying Skills
Development Modalities) organized by Dept. of Adult, Continuing Education
and Extension, University of Pune, Pune during12 – 13 October, 2012
17. Participated in Continuing Work-Shop on Recent Trends in Research
Methodology in Social Sciences for the faculty on the Pune University
Campus organized by Interdisciplinary School (IDS) Humanities and Social
Science, University of Pune, Pune on 26th
July, 2012.
18. Value Education through Extension Activities paper presented at State
Level Workshop on Strengthening Extension: Feedback and Future
Strategies organized by Dept. of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension,
University of Pune, Pune during 24 July, 2012
19. Participated in One day Work Shop on Research Methodology: An Overview
organized by Jayakar Library, University of Pune in collaboration with Sage
India on 10th
July, 2012.
20. Career Guidance – A Boon to Success paper presented at National
Seminar on “Career Guidance and Counselling Programes in Educational
Institutions” organized by the Dept. of Adult & Continuing Education, Sri
Venkateswara University, Tirupati during 20th
to 21st
March, 2012
21. Policies and Procedures for Fieldwork of Lifelong Learning paper
presented at National Workshop on “Fieldwork component in Training
Lifelong Learning Professionals” organized by the Dept. of Continuing & Adult
Education & Extension work, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai held during
15 – 16th
March, 2012
22. Role of Saakshar Bharat Programme to Providing Skill Development and
Lifelong Learning paper presented at National Seminar on Skills
Development and Lifelong Learning conducted by Dept. of Lifelong Learning,
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar on 20-21st
January 2012.
23. Saakshar Bharat Programme in India paper presented at National
Workshop on Capacity and Life Skills Building Conducted by Department of
Adult, Continuing Education and Extension, Faculty of Social Sciences,
University of Delhi, Delhi on 28th
– 29th
April, 2011 and act as chairperson in
one technical session.
24. Skill Development through Saakshar Bharat Programme paper presented
at National Seminar on Employability of the Youth: Policies and Strategies
conducted by Dept. of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension, S.V.
University, Tirupathi on 28th
February to 31st
March 2011.
25. Doctors Be Aware paper presented at National Seminar on Consumer
Protection and Welfare, jointly organized by Dr. B.R.A. College of Law,
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13. Centre for Consumer Studies, IIPA, New Delhi and Indian Institute of Public
Administration, New Delhi on 13th
and 14th
August, 2010
26. Political Consciousness and Knowledge of Dalit Women Students: A
Case Study of Visakhapatnam paper presented at National Seminar on
Strategies for Inclusive Growth and Development of Scheduled Castes jointly
organized by Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy,
Andhra University and Dr. Ambedkar People’s Educational Trust, Hyderabad
on 29th
March 2010
27. Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of the Continuing Education
Beneficiaries towards Insurance paper presented at National Seminar on A
Decade of Liberalised Insurance Industry – Way Ahead jointly conducted by
Centre for Social Science Research & Department of Economics, Andhra
University, Visakhapatnam and Visakhapatnam Insurance Institute,
Visakhapatnam on 11th
March 2010.
28. Perspectives on Tribal Development – An Interface with Adivasis, NGOs,
Government Departments and Elected Representatives, workshop jointly
organized by Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy,
Andhra University and Integrated Tribal Development Agency – Paderu on
21st
– 22nd
February 2010.
29. Escalating People’s Participation in Rural Development paper presented at
National Seminar on People’s Participation in Development conducted by
Dept. of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension, S.V. University, Tirupathi
on 3-4th
February 2010.
30. Resource Politics, Climate Change, Environmental Degradation, and
Displacement in India, National Workshop jointly organized by Centre for
Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Andhra University and
Mahanirban Calcutta Research Group (CRG), Kolkata on 22nd
– 24th
January
2010.
31. Training Needs of the Women paper presented at National Seminar on
Work Participation and Training Opportunities for Women: Status and
Strategies conducted by Dept. of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension,
S.V. University, Tirupathi on 5-6th
December 2009.
32. Gender and Development, National Seminar jointly Conducted by Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar University, Srikakulam and Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth
Development, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu on 10-11th
August 2009 and
presented the papers entitled
1. Empowerment through Self Help Groups: A Case Study of Grater
Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation.
2. AIDS and Traditional Health Beliefs and Practices of Fisher Folk
Villages of North Costal Andhra Pradesh.
33. Innovations in Adult Education and Health Programmes, National Seminar
conducted by Dept. of Adult & Continuing Education, S.V. University,
Tirupathi on 25-26th
February 2009 and presented the papers entitled
1. Awareness on HIV / AIDS of the Fisher folk Villages of Coastal
Andhra Pradesh
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14. 2. Sustainable Education and Livelihood support in Jeerupalem – A
Case Study of ARDAR
34. Vulnerability of Aged: Few Case Studies of ARDAR paper presented at
National Seminar on Income Security of Aged Conducted by Dept. of Adult,
Continuing Education and Extension, S.V. University, Tirupathi on 28-29th
January 2009.
35. Training for Functionaries: General Principals, Methods and Evaluation
of Training lesson presented at National Seminar on Preparation of Source
Book on Adult and Continuing Education Conducted by Dept. of Adult,
Continuing Education and Extension, S.V. University, Tirupathi on 26-27th
November 2008.
36. Recovering Lost Childhood:: Rescue and Rehabilitation for Trafficked
Girl Children: A Case Study of ARDAR paper presented at National
Seminar on Human Resource Development and Social Exclusion conducted
by Department of Economics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 6-7th
October 2008.
37. Role of Micro-Credit and Extension Education in Community
Development paper presented at National Seminar on Empowerment of
Weaker Sections: Future Planning and Strategies for Rural Development in
Andhra Pradesh conducted by Department of Sociology, Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam on 28-29th
March 2008.
38. Rescue and Rehabilitation Home for Abandoned Girl Children: A Case
Study of ARDAR paper presented at National Seminar on Youth and
Globalization: Issues and Challenges conducted by Department of Social
Work, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 28-29th
February 2008.
39. Teacher Educators’: Problems and Empowering Strategies paper
presented at National Seminar on K-12 and Teacher Education: Issues and
Concerns conducted by Dadi Educational Institutions, Anakapalli,
Visakhapatnam district on 29-30th
July 2007.
40. Improvement of the Entrepreneur Skills of Project Staff of Adult and
Continuing Education paper presented at National Seminar cum Workshop
on Quality Improvement of the Staff of Adult, Continuing Education and
Extension Programme Conducted by Centre for Adult, Continuing Education
and Extension, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu on 30-31st
March
2007.
41. Evolving Strategies for the Human Resource Development among the Neo-
Literates: Status and Future Directions, National Seminar conducted by Dept.
of Adult & Continuing Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 26-
27th
February 2007 and presented the papers entitled
1. Continuing Education Programme is a Strategy For Human
Resource Development
2. Continuing Education vis-à-vis Human Resource Development
42. Education and Sustainable Livelihoods in Rural Areas, 2nd
South zone
conference / UGC National Seminar conducted by Dept. of Adult &
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15. Continuing Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 7-9th
January
2007 and presented the papers entitled
1. Education as Rural Development Strategy
2. Continuing Education Centre Activities in Rural Development
43. Information Communication Technology and Non-formal Education
paper presented at National Seminar on Teacher Education and Global
Trends, conducted by Dept. of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
on 29-30th
December 2006.
44. Changing Trends in Adult Continuing Education and Extension
Programmes in India from 1951 to 2001 paper presented at National
Seminar on Changing Trends in Adult, Continuing Education, Extension and
Field Outreach: Present Status and Future Perspectives, conducted by Dept.
of Adult, Continuing Education, Extension and Field Outreach, Acharya
Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar on 15-16th
December 2006.
45. Strategies for the Involvement of Adult Education in Student Counselling and
Career Guidance, National Seminar conducted by Dept. of Adult & Continuing
Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 7-8th
December 2006 and
presented the papers entitled
1. Changing Trends in Counselling and Guidance: A Psychological
Perspective
2. Role of Universities in Student Counselling and Career Guidance
46. Evolving Strategies for Extension Services of Universities in XI Five-Year
Plan, National Seminar conducted by Dept. of Adult & Continuing Education,
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 7-8th
October 2006 and presented the
papers entitled
1. University Extension Education: Strategies for an Uncertain
Future
2. Extension Education through e-learning: A Strategy for
Development
47. Integration of Career Guidance in Graduation and Post-Graduation
Curriculum paper presented in UGC Seminar on “Strategies and Recent
Trends in Students’ Counseling / Placement / Career Guidance in Higher
Education” organized by Dept. of Adult and Continuing Education, S.V.
University, Tirupathi on 16-17th
August 2006.
48. Emerging Challenges and Perspectives In Nomads Development In 21st
Century paper presented in UGC Seminar on “Practices and Approaches in
Empowering Nomads” organized by Dept. of Adult and Cont. Education, A.U.,
Visakhapatnam on 27th
– 28th
March 2005.
49. Empowerment of Women in Political Participation paper presented in First
South Zone Conference of AICMED on “Sustainable Education and Women
Empowerment” held at Dept. of Adult, Continuing Education, S.V. University,
Tirupati on 16 – 17th
March 2006.
50. Research in Alternative Systems of Education paper presented in National
Seminar on “Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning: Present Status and
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16. Future Directions” organized by Dept. of Adult and Continuing Education, S.V.
University, Tirupati on 3rd
– 4th
March 2006.
51. Creation And Evaluation of Political Awareness Among Urban Masses
paper presented in State level Seminar on “Continuing Education with
Emphasis on Developing working / life skills of Neo-Literates” Jointly
organized by State Resource Centre for Adult and Continuing Education
(SRC) & Society for Promotion of Adult Continuing Education (SPACE),
Hyderabad on 27–28th
February 2006.
52. Communication and Information Technology in Literacy for Rural
Development: A Pragmatic Approach paper presented in National Seminar
on “Relevance of Philosophy in 21st
Century” held at Dept. of Philosophy,
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 27-28th
Jan 2006.
53. Extension through Universities: A Perceptive paper presented in National
Seminar on “Extension as third dimension of the university present status,
problems and future directions” held at Dept. of Adult, Continuing Education
and Extension, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi on 19th
– 20th
January
2006.
54. A Study on the Mass Media Access, Exposure and Preferences of the
Tribes towards Adult Education in Visakhapatnam Tribal Region paper
presented in National Seminar on “Draft National Policy on Tribal & Human
Resource Development in Tribal Areas” held at Dept. of Economics and Rural
Development, Andhra University Campus, Etcherla, Srikakulam, on 6th
-7th
January 2006.
55. Integrated Approach of Non-Governmental Organization, University
towards Community Development: A Perspective paper presented in
National Seminar on “Linkage between University and Non-Governmental
Organizations” held at Dept. of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension,
S.V. University, Tirupathi on 5 – 6th
Dec 2005,
56. “Tribal Development – A Perspective” Zonal Seminar, held at Government
Junior College, Ananthagiri, Visakhapatnam district, on 11th
– 12th
November
2005 and presented the papers entitled
1. A Study of the Factors relating to the Literacy Attainment among
the Tribal women of Visakhapatnam District
2. Opinion of the Tribes towards Functioning of the Continuing
Education Centres in Visakhapatnam Tribal Region
3. Caste variations in Reproductive Health Status of Tribal Women:
A Study of Visakhapatnam Tribal Region
57. “Employment Opportunities and Welfare of the Disabled: Future Directions”
National Seminar held at Institute for Development Research and
Alternatives, Tirupathi Sponsored by ICSSC, New, on 16th
– 17th
October 2005
and presented the paper entitled
1. Handicapped: Problems and Empowering Strategies
2. Welfare, Education, Training and Employment promotion for
Disabled
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17. 58. University Adult Education Department in Community Development
paper presented in Regional Seminar on “The role of University Departments
in Community Development” on 8th
September 2005 Department of Adult and
Continuing Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam;
59. Nomadic and their Empowerment paper presented in the State level
Seminar on “Nomadics and their Empowerment” conducted by Garthapuri
Consumers Council, Guntur on 6th
- 8th
June 2004;
60. A study on the functioning of Continuing Education Centres as
perceived by the Continuing Education Committees paper presented in
the UGC national seminar on “Literacy & Development through voluntarism”
on March 7-8, 2002.
61. Maximization of Volunteers participation in Akshara Sankranti
Programme Paper presented in the national seminar on “People Participation
in the Akshara Sankranti Programme” on 22nd
October, 2001. IAEA, A.P.
Branch.
62. Participated in the South Zone conference on “Strategies for Continuing
Education and Jan Shikshan Sansthans’ on 29th
and 30th
July 2000 at S.V.
University, Tirupati organized by Department of Adult, Continuing Education
and Extension and collaboration with Indian Adult Education Association, New
Delhi.
63. Participated in Mathematics Seventh Congress Organized by Department of
Mathematics, Dr. L. Bullayya Post Graduate College, Visakhapatnam on 5th
and 6th
October 1997.
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences / Training Programmes Organized
1. Seminar Coordinator for National Seminar on Adult Education and Extension
Programmes in India: Current Paradigms and Future Prospects (On the eve
of Dr. Bhalachandra Phadke Birth Anniversary) on 13th May, 2015.
2. Workshop Director for UPE–II Scheme of Social Determinants of Health -
Workshop for Reviewing the Research Project entitled ‘Context
Consciousness in Health Care: A Study’ on 23rd January 2015
3. Programme coordinator for One Day Training–cum–Workshop for NGOs on
Resource Mobilisation and Capacity Building on 10th
January, 2015
4. Seminar Co-coordinator for International Seminar on Social Inequalities in
Higher Education: Identifying Parallels in India and Brazil during 23rd
– 24th
May, 2014
5. Seminar Coordinator for National Seminar on Forging Ahead: Futuristic
Strategies and Challenges for Department of Adult, Continuing Education and
Extension during 19-20th
February, 2014
6. Seminar Co-Coordinator for National Seminar on Dalit Issues: Strategies for
Inclusive Growth and Development during 3-4th
January, 2014
7. Collaboration Programme on Role of University, Industry and NGO as
partners of Sustainable Community Development organized on 23rd
October,
2013
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18. 8. Course Co-Director for Capacity Building Training Programme on The
Criticality of Social Science Research: Perspectives and Application in
Research Methodology sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi during 15th to 29th
May 2013,
9. Seminar Coordinator for National Seminar on Envisioning the Department of
Adult Education: Contributions of Dr. Bhalachandra Phadke (On the eve of Dr.
Bhalachandra Phadke Birth Anniversary) on 13th
May, 2013,
10.World AIDS Day – 2012 (1st
December) observed through colleges and one
NGO, Coordinator of this event.
11.Seminar Coordinator for National Seminar on Tribal Issues and Strategies for
Empowerment during 22 & 23 November, 2012,
12.Interactive Session with Prof. K.S. Chalam, Former Member, Union Public
Service Commission on Orientation of Civil Services Career Options in India
on 21st
November, 2012, Programme Coordinator
13.International Literacy Day – 2012 (8th
September) observed through five
colleges and one NGO, Coordinator of this event.
14.University Level Programme on “Perspectives of Extension – An Interface
with College Teachers (Programme Coordinators)” on 6th
September, 2012
15.World Population Day – 2012 (11th
July) observed through five colleges and
one NGO, Coordinator of this event.
16.Training on Fund Raising Techniques, Mobilizing and Management of
Community Resources for Voluntary Organisations / NGOs on 20th
March,
2012
Short-term Academic Courses
 Participated in Refresher Course in Adult and Continuing Education
(Interdisciplinary) theme of “Community Education” organized by UGC –
Academic Staff College, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong,
Meghalaya from 27th
October to 16th
November, 2014
 Participated in 147th
Orientation Programme organized by UGC – Academic
Staff Collage, University of Pune, Pune from 1st
to 28th
August, 2013
 Training on Fund Raising Techniques and Resource Management for
Voluntary Organizations conducted by National Institute of Public Cooperation
and Child Development, Bangalore from 20th
to 23rd
October 2009.
 Research Methodology course at Centre for Social Science Research,
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam from 10th
June to 16th
June 2004.
 Spoken Sanskrit course at Department of Sanskrit, Sri Venkateswara
University, Tirupati from 15th
April to 23rd
May 2002.
Project / Dissertation Work
 Pre Election Voter Awareness Campaign (PEVAC) in Anakapalle and
Vizianagaram Municipalities: An Assessment Study (2005)
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19.  A Study on the Functioning and Performance of Continuing Education
Committees in Tirupati Rural Mandal, Chittoor District, AP (2000)
 A Study on the Functioning of Continuing Education Programme in Tirupati
Rural Mandal, Chittoor District, AP (1999)
Editorial Board Member
 Indian Journal of Lifelong Learning and Development
 International Research Journal for Trans – Disciplinary Studies
 International Journal of Multidisciplinary Advanced Research Trends
Membership in Professional Bodies
1. Life member, Indian Adult Education Association, New Delhi (Membership
No. 2196)
2. Secretary, Sandhya Krishna Welfare Society, a registered Non-
Governmental Organization, Visakhapatnam
3. Life member, All India Council for Mass Education and Development,
Kolkotta, West Bengal.
Examination Work
1. Appointed as Paper Setter for B.A. F.Y/S.Y./T.Y theory for adult education
for the May 2015 examinations and letter No. 15012800072 dated 28th
January, 2015
2. Appointed as Paper Setter for B.A. F.Y/S.Y./T.Y theory for adult education
for the May 2014 examinations and letter No. 14020900001 dated 2nd
September, 2014
3. Appointed as Paper Setter for B.A. F.Y/S.Y./T.Y theory for adult education
for the May 2013 examinations and letter No. 13082900168 dated 28th
August, 2013
NET / SET Observer
1. Participated as UGC NET observer (Jalgaon Center) for the NET
examination conducted by the CBSE, New Delhi on 28th
December, 2014
2. Participated as SET observer (Ahmednager Centre) for the SET
examination conducted by the University of Pune on
3. Participated as SET observer (Pune Centre) for the SET examination
conducted by the University of Pune on 17th
February, 2013
Field Experiences in the Projects / Department
1. Now working as Assistant Professor, Department of Adult, Continuing
Education and Extension, University of Pune, Pune, Maharashtra from 14th
December, 2011 to till date.
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20. 2. Worked as Consultant (Research & Evaluation) in National literacy
Mission Authority, MHRD, Govt. of India from 1st
September 2010 to 13th
December 2011.
3. Worded as Research Associate, Centre for Study of Social Exclusion
and Inclusive Policy, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam from 10th
February 2010 to 31st
August 2010.
4. Worked as a Field Investigator in the Department of Adult & Continuing
Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam under the Xth
Plan activity
from 2nd
September 2006 to 31st
March 2007
5. Worked as a Field Investigator in the Department of Adult, Continuing
Education and Extension, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati under
Tribal Research Project of Ministry of Tribal Affairs from 2nd
September
2001 to 31st
March 2002.
Personal Profile
Date of Birth - 30th
June 1976
Father’s Name - Jagannadha Rao, Retired Sanitary Inspector
Mother’s Name - Parvathi, Housewife
Marital Status - Married
Wife’s Name - Radha, Housewife
Children - Hruthvikgupta & Akruthgupta
PAN - BHAPP9939F
Passport - Z2710902
Nationality - Indian
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