Registrar

Prof. V. Narayana Reddy
Registrar

As Professor of Anthropology has 25 years of teaching & research experience in the field of policy related micro and macro level studies broadly focused on the socio-economic development of the rural and tribal communities.
  
Nationality                   : Indian
Date of Birth                : 20th August 1954
Marital Status               : Married
Academic                  : Ph.D. (1987) in Social - Cultural Anthropology with research topic in                                         Religion entitled   “Sacred Complex of Tirumala Tirupati -An   Anthropological                                         Study"  
                                       M.A. (1978) in Social Cultural Anthropology (University First Rank  S.V.                                        University).
AREAS OF EXPERTISE Area Specific
  • Participatory Research
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Analysis
  • Risk and Vulnerability
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Poverty Mapping and Poverty Analysis
  • Social Value Analysis
  • Micro Level Planning
 Domain Specific
  • Rural & Tribal Development
  • Health, HIV and AIDS
  • Gerontology
  • Child Rights
  • Livelihoods
  • Displacement and Resettlements
  • Disaster Management

AWARDS:                            
  • Andhra Pradesh State Government’s State Best Teacher Award for the Meritorious Teacher was awarded on 5th September 2010.
  • Rastriya Gaurav Award - 2010. A National award presented by India International Friendship Society (IIFS), New Delhi May 2010
  • India – International Achievers Award – 2010, a National award presented by Indian Achievers Forum, New Delhi.
                                               
PROFESSIONAL DETAILS:
SI. No. Description From - To Name of the University
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 Teaching Assistant 1979- 1982 S V University, Tirupati
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 Post- Doctoral Fellow 1987-1989
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 UGC Research Associate 1989-1992
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 Assistant Professor 1992- 2001
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 Associate Professor 2001- 2007
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 Professor 2007- Aug.2008
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 Registrar Aug.2008-Till date Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore
OTHER POSITIONS HELD:

  • DEAN, RESOURCE MOBILISATION, S.V.UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATI

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    MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

  • Life Member in Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata.

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  • Life Member in Indian Geronotological Association, New Delhi

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  • Life Member in Indian Anthropological Association, Lucknow

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    EDITORIAL COMMITTEE OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS:
    • Member, National Editorial Advisory Board “Journal of Man and Life", Kolkata.
    • Member, National Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Social Development, New Delhi.
    DEMONSTRATED ACHIEVEMENTS:                         
    • As a Coordinator conducted "Public Hearing on Rehabilitation of Devadasis in  Andhra Pradesh "held at Tirupati in August -2001 for National Commission for Women, New Delhi 
    • As a Coordinator conducted "Workshop" cum Training programme on Capacity Building of NGOs on Application of PR methods for Sustainable Development in Rural Areas" held at Tirupati, December - 2002 for CAPART and Council for Social Development, Hyderabad.  
    CHIEF EDITOR:          
    • Indian Journal of Millennium Development Studies, An International Journal, Serials Publications, New  Delhi.
    •   Brought out seven issues of Journal since 2006
    BOOKS PUBLISHED:
    • EMPOWERMENT OF PEOPLE : Grassroots Strategies and Issues, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi (2004)
    • WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT: Challenges and Achievements, Serials Publications, New Delhi (2005)
    • DEVELOPMENT: An Indian Experience, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi (2007)
    • DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES: Serials Publishers, New Delhi (2008)
    COUNTRIES VISITED:
    •   United States of America (USA)       
    •  United Kingdom (UK)
     RESEARCH  GUIDANCE
     M. Phils Awarded

    SI. No.
    Name of the Candidate
    Title of the Thesis
    Year of Award
    University
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    2
    3

    4

    5
    		 A. Mohammad

    K.Sreenivasulu
    S.Eswaraiah

    K.Sujatha

    M.Ramakrishnaiah    		 Socio & Economic
    Conditions of Fisher
    Communities in Ongole
    District
    Beggars in Tirumala-Sacred
    Complex.
    Economic Upliftment of
    Yanadies  of Nellore
    District.
    Empowerment of Women- A
    case study of Cuddapah
    District.
    Participation of Scheduled
    caste  in Panchayat Raj
    Bodies    		     1996
        1998
        1999

    2004

    2007
    		 S V University, Tirupati

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    Ph. Ds  Awarded
    SI. No.
    Name of the Candidate
    Title of the Thesis
    Year of Award
    University
    1


    2
    		 P.Tirupalu


    K.Roja    		 Development Programmes in a Primitive Tribal Group: The Konda Reddy of Andhra Pradesh
    Self-Help Groups in Andhra Pradesh:  A case Study of chittoor District.
    2008


    2008
    		 S V University, Tirupati.

    S V University, Tirupati.
    MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECTS:

    SI. No.     		Title of the Project Funding  Agency Designation Amount Sanctioned Project Duration
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    2

    3

    4    		 Influx of Pilgrims into Tirumala - Tirupati: Problems and  
       Perspectives
    Socio-cultural Impact assessment of Integrated Mission for Sustainable Development (IMSD) in South India
    Indebtedness among the Tribals in Schedule - V Areas of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa.
    Development Programmes in a Primitive Tribal Group: The Konda Reddy of Andhra Pradesh - An Appraisal    		 UGC

    (NRSA)
    ISRO

    UNDP

    Union Ministry    		 Principal Investigator
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    		 Rs. 2,95,000/-

    Rs. 2,00,000/-

    Rs. 6,00,000/-

    Rs. 1,45,000/-    		 1996-1999
    (Completed)
    2000-2001
    (Completed)
    2001-2003
    (Completed)

    2004-2005
    (Completed)
    Consultancy
    • Council for Social Development, Southern Regional Centre, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad.
    • Catalyst Management Services, Bangalore.
    • Participatory Management in Asia (P R I A, New Delhi).
    • Evaluator/ Monitor: CAPART, Union Ministry of Rural Development, .New Delhi.
    SEMINARS/ SYMPOSIUMS ORGANISED:
    1. Organised National Symposium of : Pilgrims and Pilgrimage “ : with special reference to Tirumala-Tirupati Sacred Complex”  Dept. of Anthropology, S V University, Tirupati. 1994.
    1. Organised National Seminar on:“Millennium Development Goals - Role of Universities" Department of Anthropology,  S.V. University, Tirupati. 2005.
    1. National Seminar on Tribal Development: A Myth or Pragmatic Reality? Organised in the Department of Anthropology, S V University,Tirupati. Sponsored by Ministry of Tribal affairs, Government of India, New Delhi, Feb. 25-27, 2007.
    RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:   
    INTERNATIONAL:
    1. “History and Patronage of Tirumala –Tirupati Devasthanamas: An Anthropological study of the Temples of Tirumala and Tirupati. Paper Published in the edited volume of Twenty fifth  International Congress of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences and International Symposium on Social Anthropology of Pilgrimage,1988, Zagreb, Yugoslavia
    1. Forecast of Pilgrims to Tirumala – Tirupati Hills and its Seasonal Variation in India”. Paper Published in the Proceedings of the  “V International Conference on Applied demography” 1994, Dept. of Sociology, Bowling Green State University, Ohio, USA
    1. “Pilgrims to Tirumala Hills in India: Socio –Demographic Characteristics”. Paper Published in the Proceeding of  the  VI International Conference on Applied Demography, September 22-24,1996, at the Department of Sociology,  Bowling Green State University, Ohio, USA.
    1. " Graying Population In India: Causes and Consequences" Paper Published in the Proceedings of the VII International Conference on Applied and Business Demography-29-30 Oct. 1998 at Annapolis, Mary Land, USA
    1. " Need for Asian American Studies: How best Collaborative Approach helps in Programme and Course Development" at International Conference on  Asian Americans, 28-29, May,  2004 Oakland, CA, USA.
    NATIONAL:
    1. “Religion and Ritual Among the Oddis of Andhra Pradesh”. Folklore, Calcutta, October & December, 1980, Vol. 21: No.10
    1. “Interplay of Tradition in an Andhra Village: A Class Study of vemuru Village Journal of Social Research, Vol. XXV, No. 1. March, 1981.
    1. “Folk Deities and Hindu pilgrim Centre: Tirumala – Tirupati”. Paper published in the proceedings of Seventh Annual Conference of the Ethnographic and Folk Cultural Society (EFCS), held at Bidisa, West Bengal, 1981.
    1. “Folk Deities in a Hindu Pilgrim Centre: Tirumal – Tirupati” Journal of Social Research, Ranch, Vol. XXV, No. 1 March 1982.
    1. The Scared Complex of Tirumala – Tirupati – An Anthropological Approach” S.V.U. Research Scholars Association Journal, 1982.
    1. “Lower Paleolithic culture of Vaddepalem in Chittoor Dist. of Andhra Pradesh”. Andhra Pradesh Journal of Archeology, Dept. of Archeology & Museums, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.1984.
    1. “Middle Paleolithic Cultures of vaddepalem in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh”.published in Andhra Pradesh Journal of Archaeology, Dept. of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Andhra Pradesh.1985.
    1. “Social Profiles of Working Women: A study of Nurses of Tirupati” Paper published in the Journal of Man and Life.Culkatta1986
    1. “A Democratic Study of Malas of Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh”. Man and Life, Institute   of social research and Applied Anthropology, Bidisha, West Bengal.1987.
    1. “History and patronage of Tirumala – Tirupati Devasthanams” Edited Volume Social Anthropology of Pilgrimage,1988.
    1. “An Ethnographic Study of Sugalis of Andhra Pradesh” Man in Asia, An Anthropological Journal of Asian Studies, Ranchi, June, 1988.
    1. “Some Aspects of Morality Among the Chenchu:” Paper Published in the proceedings of XVI Annual Conference of Indian Society of Human Genetics, held at Dept. of Physical Anthropology, S.V. University, Tirupati. 1989.
    1. “Towards Tribal Development: A case Study of Chenchu Tribe in Andhra Pradesh” Man and Life, Vol. 14 No.2,3 and 4 July – Decembe, 1990.
    1. Indebtedness Among the Gadaba: A Synotom of Under Development”. Man and Life Vol.16, No.3 and 4 July – December, 1990.
    1. “An Anthropological Study of pilgrimage: The case of Tirumala Temple”.Published in  The Eastern Anthropologist, Lucknow. Vol. XV, No. 3, 1990.
    1. Nadala Reddys of Andhra Pradesh”. People of India Project, Anthropological Survey of India, Mysore, 1991.
    1. “Religious functionaries of Tirumala Temple; An Anthropological Perspective”. Indian Anthropologist, University of Delhi,  Vol. XIII, No. 6.Delhi. 1992.
    1. “Utilization of public Health services by Gadaba Tribe of Andhra Pradesh” .Man and Life, Vol. 19 no. 3 - 4 July –December, 1993..
    1. “An Anthropological Approach on Investigation Among little and Greater Traditional  Deities of Tirumala”. Paper Published in Andhra Pradesh History Congress held at S.V. University, Tirupati, 1993.
    1. “Impact of Transport on Environment”. Paper presented at seminat on Environmental Degradation and Sustainable Development held at S.V. University, Tirupati, 1993.
    1. “Sacred-Secular Continuum: An Anthropological Study of Tirumala Hills”. Journal of South Asian of Social Scientist, Madras University, Madras.Vol.III , No. 4. 1995.
    1. Development Programmes in a primitive Tribal Group: The Konda Reddy of Andhra Pradesh”. Paper presented a Nationa seminar of Tribal Development- Institute of Social Research & Applied Anthropology held at Bidisa, West Bengal 1996.
    1. Continuity & Change: A special reference to the scared complex of Tirumala – Tirupati”. Paper presented at 85th Indian National Congress held at Hyderabad, 3-7 January 1998.
    1. “Tribal health” A case Study of Gadabas”Published in Man and Life, Institute of Social Research and applied Anthropology, Bidisha, Kolkata.1998.
    1. “Implementation of Water shed Programmes: Some observations”. Paper published  at  Journal of Social Research, Lucknow, Vol XXVI, No. 2 2001.
    1. “Functioning of Watershed Management – A Critical Review”. Paper Published in  Journal of Man and Life, Bidisha, West Bengal, 2002
    CONFERENCES ATTENDED
    INTERNATIONAL:
    1. Presented paper “History and Patronage of Tirumala –Tirupati Devasthanamas: An Anthropological study of the Temples of Tirumala and Tirupati.  Twenty fifth  International Congress of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences and International Symposium on Social Anthropology of Pilgrimage,1988, Zagreb, Yugoslavia
    1. Presented paper “Forecast of Pilgrims to Tirumala – Tirupati Hills and its Seasonal Variation in India”. in “V International Conference on Applied demography” 1994, Dept. of Sociology, Bowling Green State University, Ohio, USA
    1. Presented paper “Pilgrims to Tirumala Hills in India: Socio –Demographic Characteristics”.  In VI International Conference on Applied Demography, September 22-24,1996, at the Department of Sociology,  Bowling Green State University, Ohio, USA.
    1. Presented paper " Graying Population In India: Causes and Consequences" in VII International Conference on Applied and Business Demography-29-30 Oct. 1998 at Annapolis, Mary Land, USA
    1. Presented paper " Need for Asian American Studies: How best Collaborative Approach helps in Programme and Course Development" at International Conference on  Asian Americans, 28-29, May,  2004 Oakland, CA, USA.
    1. Presented Paper on International Conference on " State, Civil Society and Citizens: Revisiting the Relationships" Chaired a session- 19-21, Feb. 2004, Hyderabad.
    1. Presented paper “IV international conference on Good Governance: An Indian context “at Jaipur, Feb 24-26, 2006. on " Globalization and Women's Livelihoods.
    1. Economic Security for Older Women in India' at International Conference with a Special Focus on Older Women in Asia. 5-7 July ,1999 at Singapore.
    1. Presented paper  on " Building Citizenship at then Grass roots at " V international Conference of " Citizenship and Governance: Re-visioning  Social Transformation in the 21st Century, 27-28, February, 2008-, PRIA, New Delhi.
    NATIONAL:
    1. “Folk Deities and Hindu pilgrim Centre: Tirumala – Tirupati”. Paper presented in the Seventh Annual Conference of the Ethnographic and folk Cultural Society (EFCS), held at Bidisa, West Bengal, 1981.
    1. “Towards Tribal Development : A Case Study of Chenchu Tribes, Andhra Pradesh” Paper presented at National Seminar on Strategy of Tribal Development held at Bidisa, West Bengal, 1987.
    2. “Indebtedness Among the Gadaba: A Symptom of Under Development” Paper presented at National Seminar on Tribal Movement and Tribal Development in India. Institute of Social Research & applied Anthropology,  at Bidisa, West Bengal, 1989.
    3. “Some Aspects of Morality Among the Chenchu:” Paper Presented in XVI Annual Conference of Indian Society of Human Genetic, held at Dept. of Physical Anthropology, S.V. University, Tirupati.
    4. “Social Profiles of Working Women: A study of Nurses of Tirupati” Paper presented in UGC  National Seminar on Women in Contemporary India: Problems and Perspectives, held at Dept. of Social Anthropology, S.V. University, Tirupati, 1991.
    5. Participated and delivered a talk on “ The Prospects of peace in the Emerging new World Order “In a  symposium on the Imperatives of peace: A Multi Dimension Approach” organized by the Centre for peace and Non Violence, S.V. University, Tirupati, 1992.
    6. “Inter Generational relations of the Elderly: A Psycho Social Approach “ in the XXIX Annual Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Dept. of Psychology, S.V. University, Tirupati. 1992
    7. “An Anthropological Approach on Investigation Among little and Greater Traditional Deities of Tirumala”. Paper presented in Andhra Pradesh History Congress held at S.V. University, Tirupati, 1993.
    8. “Impact of Transport on Environment”. Paper presented at seminar on Environmental Degradation and Sustainable Development held at S.V. University, Tirupati, 1993.
    9. “Development Programmes in a primitive Tribal Group: The Konda Reddy of Andhra Pradesh”. Paper presented a National seminar of Tribal Development- Institute of Social Research & Applied Anthropology, held at Bidisa, West Bengal 1996.
    10. Continuity & Change : A special reference to the scared complex of Tirumala – Tirupati”. Paper presented at 85th Indian National Congress held at Hyderabad, 3-7 January 1998.
    11. “Implementation of Water Shed Programmes : Some observations”. Paper presented at Seminar on ‘Water Harvesting Structures in Chitoor Dist’ conducted by S.V. University at senate hall 20th May, 2000.
    12. “Functioning of Watershed Management – A Critical Review”. Paper presented at Water Shed Seminar on emerging Issue and Strategies of Rural and Tribal Development, Conducted by ISRAA, Bidisa, Calcutta from 11-12 June, 2000.
    13. Participated in “Anthropology - Alternative profession for Social Development” National Seminar on Anthropology - Contemporary Challenges and Perspectives, Sponsored by ICSSR, ICMR, ASI and APSST and organized by the Dept. of Anthropology, S.V. University, Tirupati. 2004.
    14. Participated in “MDG-2: Achieve Universal Primary Education - Achievement and Challenges before Andhra Pradesh. National Seminar on  "Millennium Development Goals - Role of Universities" Organized by the Department of Anthropology, S.V. University, Tirupati. 2005.
    15. Paper Presented on "Role of Government Organizations / NGO's to facilitate the Rural Women for Entrepreneurship at National Seminar on " Gender Entrepreneurship in Rural and Tribal Scenario: Problems and Perspectives,. 17-19 Nov, 2007, Bidisha, West Bengal.
    CONTRIBUTION TO CORPORATE LIFE ON THE CAMPUS
    • As Dean, Resource mobilization, I was responsible for generation of resources for the University for infrastructure development, building construction, and campus renovation and beatification.
    • My knowledge of Tribal studies helped me interact with student community in bringing about social harmony and National Integration.
    • As the member of the Discipline Committee, I contributed to the development of a healthy academic environment.
    • As Registrar of Vikrama Simhapuri University, I have actively associated myself with curriculum development, personality development of the student, campus planning,  fixing milestones for the growth of the University and in meeting them, and such other initiatives.
    DUTIES        : Teaching Postgraduates, conducting Research and Impact studies as well as Social                               Assessment Studies, giving Research Guidance for M. Phil and Ph.D Scholars.
    SKILLS          : Excellent communicator, High Level of interpersonal skills, Integrity, Dedication, Teamwork                            and Cross - Cultural Adaptability
    Curricular/ Teaching Contributions
    Contribution to Curriculum development:
    • Developed a pragmatically exponential spiritual dimension of Anthropological and Trans- Sociological research as an advanced genre.
    • With a profound belief in tempering sociological studies with scientific outlook, I have guided many a student to work towards Millennium Development Goals and Inclusive Growth.
    • Contributed to a more socially coherent and psycho-dimensionally imbibing curriculum to PG as well as advanced studies.
    • Evolved new teaching methods by encouraging Discussions, Field-studies, reaching the masses directly for evaluative and contemplative processes for first hand information and social mapping.
    New teaching methods evolved
    • Recognizing spirituality as the determinant and the psycho-denominator as an inalienable strand in Indian psyche, I have directed substantial studies on the socio-religious subliminality of the Anthropological studies and yielding productive results in affecting the policy framing of the governments focusing on marked down-cast communities. To substantiate, my first Ph.D is on the “Development Programmes in a Primitive Tribal Group: The Konda Reddy of A.P”
    • As a Coordinator conducted “Public Hearing on Rehabilitation of Devadasis in A.P held at Tirupati in August 2001 for National Commission for Women, New Delhi.
    New teaching models/aids designed
    • I took my research to the classroom to help the students inculcate the spirit of intuition and emulation. I believe in the infinite influence of the teacher that comprises teaching, guiding, participating, marketing and innovating – the principal facets of every teacher that should be role-played with perfection and should be emulated by the taught.
    Learner centered methods practiced
    • Encouraged the students to give seminar talks, PPTs to gain rich insights into the subject.
    • Used modern technical gadgets for demonstration and for procuring advanced insights into the subjects.