Selected Presentations, Lectures & Participation in International Programs

Invited presentation on” International Organizations and Networks in Adult & Lifelong Learning” at Stockholm University ,October 4,2018.

Invited presentation on “Lifelong Learning for Living Together “at the International Symposium on Lifelong learning, organized by Suwon City Council, South Korea, October 24, 2017.

Moderated the First plenary Session at CONFINTEA Midterm Review, Suwon City, October 25, 2017.

Invited to participate in a consultative meeting at the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning to guide preparations for the Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the sixth International Conference on Adult Education, May 16-17, 2017.

Invited lecture on “Adult Education in India and its relevance for Germany “at the Helmut Schmidt University, Hamburg,Germany on November 23, 2016

Delivered a lecture on” Adult Education in India” at Julius Maximillian’s University, Wurzburg on November 14, 2016.

Invited presentation on “Current Literacy Scenario” in a panel discussion held at India International Center on September 8, 2016

Invited presentation on ”New dimensions in adult literacy in India” at the Rotary Club Presidential conference on Literacy. , Kolkata, March12, 2016.

Invited presentation on “Recognition and validation and accreditation of prior learning in basic literacy” at the meeting of the UNESCO Expert Group held at UNESCO, Paris, February 12, 2016

Participated and made a presentation on the” Innovative learning package developed for the capacity building of adult educators through Open Distance Learning mode” at the Thematic Workshop of ICAE World Assembly, Montreal, June 12,2015.

Participated and made a presentation in the symposium on: “Six Blind Men and an Elephant: The Futile Quest for Consensus on the Competencies Required for Good Practice” at the Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education, Montreal, June10, 2015.

Participated and made a presentation on “Academic professionalization of adult education in India”, at a Seminar of Professionalization of Adult Education, Julius Maximillian’s University, and Wurzburg. January 8, 2014.

Participated and presented a paper on “Challenges of professionalization of adult education in India” at International Conference organized by the European Society for Research in Adult Education, Bonn, and November 2-3, 2013.

Participated and presented a paper on “Role of Valid pack in professionalization of adult education in Asia” at the international conference on Validation of Competences as Pathways towards Professionalization of Adult Learning Staff at Pierre & Marie Currie University, Paris, October 25, 2012.

Attended and made a presentation on the “Current Literacy Scenario in India” at the Asian Literacy Conference, Taipei. November 2-4, 2012.

Participated in an International Workshop on Designing Global Curriculum in Adult Education, organized by the German Adult Education Association, Bonn, December 3-4, 2012.

Attended & made a presentation on “Participatory Adult Learning Documentation and information Networking” at the Advisory Committee Meeting of Adult Learning Documentation and Information Network, held at UNESCO Institute for Lifelong learning, Hamburg, May 25,2012.

Participated in the international conference on “Learning Unlimited” and made a presentation on “Experiences of Administration of Validpack in India”, ASEM Network on Professionalization of Adult Education held at Copenhagen, May 30, 2012.

Invited presentation on “Financing of Adult Education in India”, at High-Level Research Seminar on Adult Literacy: What Policies and Programmes Really Work? UNESCO Institute For Lifelong Learning, Hamburg,December 12-13,2011.

Participated and presented a paper on “Teaching Reading Through Film Songs” in Asian Literacy Conference, Penang, Malaysia, October 12-13, 2011

Invited presentation on “An Overview of important International Networks in Adult and Lifelong Learning”, at the International Conference on Women’s Literacy and Sustainable Development, New Delhi, September 8, 2011.

Participated and made a presentation on”Capacity building of adult educators “at the workshop of World Assembly of International Council For Adult Education, Malmo, Sweden, June 13-16, 2011.

Participated and made a presentation on “International cooperation and networking in adult education” at International Seminar cum workshop on International Cooperation and Networking in Literacy and Adult Education: Experiences, Issues & Policy Implications. Duisburg-Essen University, Germany March 28, 2011.

Invited presentation on “Challenges of Imparting Literacy to 300 million Indians “at the German Institute for Adult Education, Bonn, and March 10, 2011.

Attended and made a presentation on “Lifelong Learning in India” at the Asia –Europe Ministers of Education Workshop on Lifelong Learning, Hanoi, December 8-9, 2010.

Attended and made a presentation on Literacy programmes in India at the Asian Regional Literacy Conference, Manila, Philippines, and November 2-4, 2010.

Participated in the World Conference of International Reading Association, Auckland, New Zealand, and July 12-16, 2010.

Delivered key note address on “Professionalization of Adult Education in India” at the international Seminar organized by the National University of Education, Hanoi, Vietnam. October 10,2010.

Delivered a seminar on “Indo Canadian Cooperation in Adult education”, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. May 23, 2010.

Invited presentation on “Participatory Adult Learning and Documentation and Information Networking”, UNESCO Nepal Workshop held in Kathmandu, June 21,2010.

Invited to present a paper on “Teacher Training in Adult and Lifelong Learning in India “, at the international Workshop on Teachers and Trainers in Adult and Lifelong Learning organized by the German Institute for Adult Education, Bonn, May 29-30, 2009.

Invited to present a paper on “Lifelong Learning and Virtual Universities in India”, in the international conference on Increasing Opportunities and Removing Obstacles for Lifelong Learning organized by the Ministry of Education and Training , Nha Trang. October 28,2009.

Invited to participate in the UNESCO World Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA) held at Belem, Brazil, December,5-8, 2009.

Presented a Seminar on” Role of ICT in Literacy “at Danish School of Education, Copenhagen. October 13, 2008.

Invited to participate and present a paper on “Policy And Practice of Lifelong Learning in India, at the Asian Conference on Lifelong Learning, Seoul,. 14-16, November,2007.

Invited to make a presentation on “Designing a Professional Development Programme on Participatory Adult Learning Documentation and Information Networking, UNESCO Institute For Lifelong Learning, Hamburg, January, 9-11, 2007.

Invited presentation on” Capacity Building Programme for the functionaries of Adult Education Programme” at the International Review Workshop on Literacy And Livelihood In South Asian Countries organized by the Commonwealth of Learning and Tamandu Open University in Chennai, Feb. 25-28, 2007.

Invited presentation on “Current Trends in E-Learning Programmes in Adult Education”, at an International Workshop organized by Cochin University June 14-15, 2006

Participated in an International Seminar on “Education For All in an Era of Increasing Mobility Implications for Adult Learning”, held at OSLO, Norway, Oct.24,-26, 2005.

Invited by the World Education Fellowship to Chair a session on Higher Education at the 42nd International Conference on Lifelong Education held in Mumbai during January 4-9, 2004.

Invited to participate and present a paper on “Overview of Training Approaches for Training Grassroots level Facilitators in India” at the International Expert Meeting Organized by the UNESCO Institute for Education and University of South Africa at Pretoria, January 7, 2003.

Invited to participate in the World Conference on Adult Education: Mid Term Review of Confintea organized by the UNESCO, Bangkok, September 6-9,2003.

Participated and made a presentation on “Identification of Alternative Strategies for Assurance of Quality Education” at the International Seminar on “Promotion of Open Schooling”, organized by Common Wealth of Learning, Vancouver and the National Open School at Goa, January 29, 2002

Invited to participate and present a paper on “Continuing Education for Women in Urban Slum”, in an international conference on Policy and Practice of Lifelong education organized by the UNESCO Institute for Education in Hyderabad, April 7-10, 2002.

Invited to participate and make a presentation on “Role of World Literacy of Canada in India” at the 50th year celebration of World Literacy of Canada, Toronto. September 27, 2002

Invited to participate and present a paper on “Financing of Adult Education in India” at South Asia Consultation in CSO Policy Engagement in EFA held in Dhaka, December 21, 2002.

Invited to participate and speak at the International Seminar on “Urban Literacy” held at India International Centre,New Delhi, and December 12-13, 2002.

Invited to participate and present a paper on “Training in Adult Education: Role of Distance Education”, at an International Conference organized by the Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver and National Open School at Hyderabad during January 16-19, 2001.

Invited to participate and present a paper on “East Asian Experiences Adult Literacy: A Case-Study of Thailand”, at an International Conference on Human Security, New Delhi during Feb. 17-20, 2000.

Invited to participate in an International Workshop on “Training and Cooperation in Literacy: Creating a Literate Environment organized by the National Literacy Mission and the UNESCO in New Delhi, 23-24 Feb. 1999.

Participated as a discussant at an international workshop on “Training and Cooperation Literacy in India: Plan of Operation”, convened jointly by the UNESCO and the National Literacy Mission, New Delhi. 17 Nov. 1998.

Invited to participate and present a paper on "Professionalization of Adult Education India", at the Second Asia Regional Literacy Forum, held in New Delhi, Feb. 9-13, 1998.

Invited by the Finnish Adult Education Association to participate and speak on Indian Adult Educationin Indias at the International Seminar held in Helsinki during Octobe17-18, 1998.

Made a presentation on “ Some Aspects of Adult Education in India : Issues And Trends” Department of Adult Education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Toronto, February 22, 1994.

Participated and presented a paper on "International Co-operation in Indian Adult Education” at the International Training Workshop held at University of Nottingham during 12-18 April 1993.

Presented a paper on “Contribution of Frank Laubach to Adult Education In India” at the Visiting Scholar's Conference held at Syracuse University March12, 1990.

Participated and presented a paper on “The Training of Adult Educators and The University System in India: Themes, Techniques and Issues", in a Workshop on "Literacy and Agricultural Development" organized by the Commonwealth Association of Education and Training of Adults in Kualalumpur, January24, 1990.

Invited to present a paper on "The American Interest in Indian Adult Education: Laubach Era (1935-70)", at the Visiting Scholar Colloquium held at Syracuse University in April 1989.

Invited by the Finnish Adult Education Organizations, Helsinki, to present a paper on "Adult Education for People: Some Indian Experiences" at the International Seminar held at Turku during May-June 1988.

Invited by the International Council of Adult Education to participate in an International Conference on "Literacy in Industrialized Countries" held in Toronto during October 1987.