1. Present Position: Assistant Professor

2. Educational Qualification:

M.phil - Extension Education

M.A - Child Care and Education

M.Sc. – Home Science Extension

• Basic Skills in Counselling
• Participatory Rural Appraisal
• Logical Framework Analysis

4. Teaching and Research Experience:  UG : 4 years

                                                                             PG : 4 years

(Worked as a temporary lecturer in the Dept.of Home Science for 8 years)

• Post Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Diploma in Child Welfare ( Distance Education)

• NSS Programme Officer
• RRC Programme Officer
• Shanti Sena Organiser

Guiding UG Projects and PG Dissertations

Completed two projects

• Profile of Rural Women with Disabilities (2001 – 2002)
• Developing a Multimedia Educational Package on Menstrual Hygiene Management (2008 – 2009)

Edited Book

• a chapter titled ` Child-centered Rural Outreach Experiments by Home Science Students ‘ in the book Community Development : An Outreach Approach by M.P Boraian published by Anmol publications , NewDelhi, 2008.

Hand books

• "Vuyirai Parikkum Bothai Porulkalai Pattri" (1997). Gandhigram: Department of Home Science. (Co-authored).
• "Peer Leaders Handbook". (2009). Gandhigram. TANSACS & NSS,RRC, GRU. (Co-authored)

• Undergone a Course on Research Methodology for Rural Development Professionals (RMRDP) organized by National Institute of Rural Development , Hyderabad
• Certificate Course in Foods & Nutrition offered by IGNOU

• Participated and presented a paper at the International Conference on Life Skills Education organized by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth and Development, Sriperumbudur
• Participated and presented a paper at the International Conference on Empowerment of Women through Science and Technology organised by Anna University and Science City, Chennai.

• Participated and presented a paper at the UGC Sponsored Two day National Seminar on Female Infanticide is Genocide – Possible strategies and Interventions organized by Department of Women’s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchi
• Participated and presented a paper at the Seminar on Reproductive Health and sex Education organized by Tamil University, Thanjavur.
• Participated and presented a paper at the National Seminar in Environment and Society organized by Bharathidasan University, Tiruchi.
• Participated and presented a paper at the National Seminar on Science Education at the Primary Level in Rural Areas : Problems and Perspectives organized by Lakshmi College of Education, Gandhigram
• Participated and presented a paper at the National Seminar on Rights of the Child organized by Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi.
• Participated in the National Conference on 21^st Century India and Services for the Disabled at HolyCross College, Tiruchi.
• Participated in the National Seminar on Psycho-social Characteristics, Problems and strategies for the welfare of the aged in Rural India, organized by Gandhigram Rural Insitute, Gandhigram.

• Participated in Two days Regional Seminar on `Schemes for Women – Coverage and its impact on target groups organized by Department of Home Science, Gandhigram.
• Participated in Regional Seminar on People, Plants and Future organized by Centre for Future Studies, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram.
• Participated in Seminar on Networking and Manpower development in Rehabilitaion of Disabled at Holy Cross College, Trichy

• National Workshop on Promotion of Life Skills among Adolescents organized by department of Home Science, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram
• Workshop on Curriculum Development for Upgradation of Anganwadis into Nursery Schools held in the Department of Home Science, Gandhigram.
• Knowledge Input and Training Methodology for Adolescent Education – Workshop with experts held at Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram
• Workshop on Information Technology for Rural Development at Gandhigram rural Institute, Gandhigram.
• UGC Sponsored Regional Workshop working towards a Disabled Friendly Campus at Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram.
• State level Workshop on Street Children : Role of GOs/ NGOs in prevention and Rehabilitation, Gandhigram rural Institute, Gandhigram.
• Workshop on `Basic Counselling Skills ‘ Organised by The Valliammal Institution, Gandhi Museum, Madurai.

• Summer Joy programme for Primary School Children

• A Dialogue on Strategies to promote Communal Harmony for GRI Students
• Medical Camp and Health Survey at Thoppampatti village
• Skill Training Programme – Beautician ( 5 days) for Home Science Students
• Health Screening Camp for rural school adolescents
• Leadership Training Programme for GRI students
• Nutrition Education Programme of Primary School Children
• Workshop on Life Skills for Home Science Students
• Legal Awareness Programme for GRI students
• Workshop on Self-Defence for Girl students of GRI
• Nutrition Awareness Programme for GRI students
• NSS Special Camps

• Served as Guest Faculty for handling select topics for Community Nutrition Supervisors Training organized by Middle Level Training Centre, IRH, Ambathurai.
• Served as Guest Faculty for the Student Trainees of Kasturba Hospital and deliver lectures on `Basics of Couselling’
• Served as a Resource Person and delivered lectures in eight colleges for undergraduate students under Adolescent Education Programme organized by Department of Adult and continuing Education, Gandhigram.
• Delivered Lectures to Balwadi workers, NGO personnel, SHG Members, Adolescent Girls at various Awareness Generation Programmes
• Delivered lecture on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to Drivers / Conductors of State Transport Corporation, Dindigul.

• Serving as a Question paper setter and Evaluator for B.Sc. Home Science Programme in Seetalakshmi Ramasami College, Tiruchi
• Served as a Practical Examiner for the Certificate course in Early Childhood Care and Education of National Institute of Open Schooling.

• Served in various committees during National Science day celebrations and other programmes of the University

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