• Ph.D. in Development Anthropology from Osmania University 

• M.A. in Anthropology from University of Hyderabad, 

• Certificate of Proficiency in French (Intensive) from Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages

Courses

▪ Social & Linguistic Anthropology

▪ Development Anthropology

▪ Rural Development

▪ Research Methods

• Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad.(2024)

• Head, Centre For Gender Studies and Development in National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, (2017-2024), Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Head, Centre For Research, Training Coordination & Networking in National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Associate Professor, National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad, Telangana, India (2013-2017)

• Assistant Professor Grade 1, National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad, Telangana, India (2007-2013)

• Assistant Professor, National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad, Telangana, India(2002-2007)

• Development Anthropology

• Tribal Development

• Gender and Local Governance

• Gender Mainstreaming in Rural Development

• Gender Budgeting, SHGs & Women Empowerment, Rural Women based Livelihoods

• Gender & Nutrition 

• Promotion of Micro-Enterprises and Entrepreneurship Development among Rural Women

• Teaching

• Research Design and Management 

• Impact and Process Evaluation 

• Action Research

• Capacity Building and Training

• Report Writing and Editing 

• E-learning and curriculum development

1. “Social & Behaviour change communication for strengthening Institutional Mechanisms”; during: 2022-23; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 16,00,000/-Sponsoring Agency: UNICEF, PI

2. “Social & Behaviour change communication for effective implementation of RD programmes”; during: 2022-23; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 1,02,06,432/- Sponsoring Agency: UNICEF, PI

3. “Menstrual Hygiene Behaviours among adolescent girls”; during: 2022-23; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 1,00,00,000/-, Sponsoring Agency: BharatDynamics Limited, PI

4. “PRIs as Nutrition advocates”; during: 2022-23; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 71,00,000/- Sponsoring Agency: Telangana Women &Child DevelpomentDept, PI

5. “Integrating Emergency Response into Village Perspective Plans: Mainstreaming the Roles of the Mahila Sabhas and Bal Sabhas into GPDP Preparation”; during: 2021-22; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 1,24,68,681/- Sponsoring Agency: UNICEF, PI

6. “Institutional Mechanism for Strategic Communication on Poshan Abhiyan Through Government Departments”; during: 2021-22; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 80,52,183/- Sponsoring Agency: UNICEF, PI

7. “UNICEF Child Rights Resource Unit -Developing The Child Rights Training Manual”; during: 2020-21; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.1,13,84,505/-Sponsoring Agency: UNICEF, PI

8. “e Repository on Child Rights”; during: 2020-21; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 1,15,000/- Sponsoring Agency: UNICEF, PI

9. “Child Friendly Local Governance -Documenting Good Practices from India”; during:2020-21; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 1,50,000;Sponsoring Agency: UNICEF, PI

10. “Emerging response towards safeguarding Child Rights: A study to understand Strategies &approaches for responding to children’s rights and needs in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic in India”; during: 2020-21; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 1,20,000/- Sponsoring Agency: UNICEF, PI

11. “Strengthening Capacities for Nutrition Sensitive agriculture & Food Systems”; during: 2019-20; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.22,00,000/- Sponsoring Agency: FAO, PI​

12. “From Self Help Group Leaders to Elected Women Representatives: A case study of Gender Responsive Government in PRIs”; during: 2019-20; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.15,58,500/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

13. “Understanding Gender Differences in Nutrition in relation to Women’s Access to Food Production in Rural India”; during: 2018-19; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 10,44,200/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, Co-PI

14. “Functioning and Demand for the “Dular” initiative of UNESCO”; during: 2019-20; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 1,71,300/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, Co-PI

15. UN Women Project: “From Opportunities to Capacities: A Multi-Sectoral Approach to Enhancing Gender Responsive Governance”; during: 2018-19; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.  66,57,200/- Sponsoring Agency: UN Women, PI

16. “Village adoption study in Burgula Village of Telangana”; during:2017-18; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. None; Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, Co-PI

17. “Quick assessment of GPDP and labour budgeting under MGNREGA at GP level in Telangana”; during: 2017-18; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.50,000/-Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, Co-PI

18. “Women’s Economic Contribution through their unpaid Household Work: An Estimation”; during:2017-18; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.5,99,000/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

19. “Livelihood Interventions Among Chenchus”; during: 2016-17; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 98,000/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

20. “Multi sector nutrition capacity building initiatives- SANGAM project”; during: 2016-17; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 36,42,000/- Sponsoring Agency: UNICEF, PI

21. “Inclusion of Poorest of the Poor into the SHG fold: NANMA campaign of Kerala”; during: 2016-17; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.50,000; Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

22. “Livelihood Promotion Through Community Based Organisations: A Study Across Six States”; during: 2016-17; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.19,82,200/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

23. Action Research Project on “Village Adoption Programme in Dhar District of Madhya Pradesh”; during: 2015-16; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.3,00,000/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

24. “Exclusion Errors and Elite Capture: A Critical Appraisal of SHG Movement”; during: 2014-15; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 15,77,000/-Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

25. “Effectiveness of Integrated action Plan (IAP) in Selected Tribal Districts: A Process Study”; during: 2013-14; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 3,18,200/-Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

26. Action Research Project on “Village Adoption in Madhya Pradesh”; during: 2013-14; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 3,00,000/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

27. “Community Involvement in SMC’s Meetings and its Impact on School Development”; during: 2013-14; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.7,00,000/- Sponsoring Agency: Rajiv Vidya Mission, SSA, Govt of AP. Co-PI

28. “Evaluation Study of Special Central Assistance (SCA) to Scheduled Caste Sub-plan (SCSP) and Tribal Sub-plan (TSP)”; during: 2012-13; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 33,00,000/- Sponsoring Agency: Planning Commission, Govt. of India, Co-PI

29. “Evaluation Study on the Effectiveness of Schemes of Research, Information, Mass Education, Tribal Festivals & Others”; during: 2012-13; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 25,57,500/- Sponsoring Agency: Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt of India, 

Co- PI

30. “Impact of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) on Employment and Skill Development of Rural Households”; during: 2011-12; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.9,96,000/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

31. “Evaluation of National Social Assistance Programme”; during: 2011-12; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 5,84,000/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

32. “Innovations in Promotion of Rural Products: A study of ORMAS Project in Orissa”; during: 2010-11; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 56,000/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

33. “Factors Facilitating Participation of Women in Mahatma Gandhi NREGS”; during: 2010-11;Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 5,87,000/- Sponsoring Agency: MoRD, Govt.of India, Co-PI

34. “Changing Gender Relations through NREGS” (Sponsored); during: 2009-10; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 1,27,00,500/- Sponsoring Agency: MoRD, Govt. of India, Co-PI

35. “A Study of Market Infrastructure for Fruits and Vegetables”; during: 2009-10; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.2,17,500/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, Co-PI

36. “Monitoring Progress Of National Level Convergence Pilots Under NREGA: A Study Of Medak District in AP” (Sponsored); during: 2009-10; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.12,000/-Sponsoring Agency: MoRD, Govt.of India, PI

37. “Monitoring Progress Of National Level Convergence Pilots Under NREGA: A Study Of Madhya Pradesh” (Sponsored); during:2009-10; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.96,000/-Sponsoring Agency: MoRD, Govt.of India, PI

38. “Enterprises Promotion Through SIRI Project in Karnataka”; during: 2009-10; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 1,19,500/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

39. “Monitoring of Vindhya Valley Project”; during: 2008-09; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 50,000/- Sponsoring Agency: MoRD, Govt of India, PI

40. “Integrated Coconut Based Enterprises Promotion : A Study Of Subhicsha  Project”; during: 2008-09; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 75,500/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

41. “Livelihood Security To The Poor: A Study Of Selected Livelihood Interventions”; during: 2008-09; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.1,62,500/-Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR,PI

42. CAPART Pre Funding Appraisal Project On “Sustainable Development & Empowerment of the social & Economic classes by Income Generation Training Programme”; during: 2007-08; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 16,61,000/- Sponsoring Agency: CAPART, PI

43. Credit delivery mechanism of Commercial Banks, Regional Rural Banks & Cooperative Banks to support SGSY and other Anti – poverty Programmes; during: 2006-07; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 4,28,450/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, Co-PI

44. “Partnership strategies for marketing of rural products: A study of private sector linkages”; during: 2006-07; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.1,57,000/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

45. National Level Study on “Social Mobilization, Employment and Empowerment through SHG’s” (Sponsored by MoRD);​during:​2005-06; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 12,94,000/- Sponsoring Agency: MoRD, Govt.of India, Co-PI

46. “Institutional Arrangements for alternative drinking water and sanitary delivery systems: A study of traditional institutions and governance systems”; during: 2004-05; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 3,07,000/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, Co-PI

47. “ICT initiative for education: A study of Azim Premji Foundation under ICT for Rural Development project”. (Thrust Area Based); during: 2004-05 Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 4,74,000/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

48. Action Research Project on “Model village Development”; during: 2003-04; Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 7,24,000/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

49. “Community based Drinking Water and Sanitation Management: A study of SWAJAL Drinking Water Project”; during:2003-04; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.5,00,000/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, Co-PI

50. Information, education and communication for improved family welfare programme.; during: 2002-03; Grant Sanctioned: Rs.4,87,000/-; Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, Co-PI

51. “Kerala’s Development Context as a Facilitator Of The Kudumbashree Programme : A case Study”; during 2011-2012, Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR,PI

52. Action Research Project on “Capacity Building and Institutional Networks”; during 2005-2007, Grant Sanctioned: Rs.3,00,000/- Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

53. “Fisherwomen Empowerment through Godavari Mahasamakhya of Andhra Pradesh: A Case Study”; during 2007-2008, Sponsoring Agency: NIRDPR, PI

1. Member of Indian Sociological Society,

2. Member of Board of Studies in Sociology, Dept.of Sociology, Osmania University

Membership in Committees:

• Member of High level Committee of Ministry of Panchayati Raj, GoI on “Issue of Women Pradhans being Represented by Male members” 

• Member of various Selection Committees for recruitment of project positions at NIRDPR, Hyderabad 

• Member of various Purchase Committees at NIRDPR

• Member of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at NIRDPR

Books Published:

1. “Mahila Sabha’s and Bala Sabhas: Best Practices”; 2023;  Publisher: NIRDPR-UNICEF; ISBN: 978-93-91412-12-8

2. “Mapping of NIRDPR adopted village Burgula for catalysing the process of development”; 2022; Publisher: NIRDPR; ISBN: 978-93-91412-31-9

3. “Child Friendly Local Governance: Documenting Good Practices from India”; 2021; Publisher: NIRDPRPR-UNICEF ; ISBN: 978-81-951169-0-4

4. “Gender Differences in Nutrition in relation to women's access to food production in rural India”; 2021; Publisher: NIRDPR; ISBN: 978-81-952482-9-2

5. “The Child Rights Training Manual”; 2020; Publisher: NIRDPR-UNICEF; ISBN: 978-81-944719-7-4

6. “Gender Friendly Panchayat -- Operational Framework”; 2018; Publisher: NIRDPR-UN Women; ISBN: 978-93-84503-93-2

7. “Gender Friendly Panchayat- Best Practices”; 2018; Publisher: NIRDPR-UN Women; ISBN: 978-93-84503-90-1

8. “Indicators for Gender Responsive Governance”; 2018; Publisher: NIRDPR-UN Women; ISBN: 978-93-84503-95-6

9. “Gender Mainstreaming in Rural development”; 2018; Publisher: NIRDPR-UN Women; ISBN: 978-93-84503-91-8

10. “Gender Friendly Panchayat – Working Paper”; 2018; Publisher: NIRDPR & UN Women; ISBN: 978-93-84503-92-5

11. “Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture, Manual – II”, Identifying Community Needs; 2018; Publisher: NIRDPR; ISBN: 978-93-84503-88-8

12.“Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture”, Manual – I; 2018; Publisher: NIRDPR; ISBN: 978-93-84503-87-1

13.“Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture – Implementing Promising Techniques”; 2018; Publisher: NIRDPR; ISBN: 978-93-84503-89-5

14. “Factors Facilitating Participation of Women in Mahatma Gandhi NREGS”; 2013; Publisher: NIRDPR; ISBN: 978-81-85542-92-8

15. “A Study on Marketing Infrastructure for Fruits and Vegetables in India”; 2013; Publisher: NIRDPR; ISBN: 978-81-85542-85-0

16.“Promotion of Entrepreneurship through SHGs: A Study of SUBICSHA Project”; 2011; Publisher: NIRDPR;

17.“Status Report on Convergence Initiatives of MGNREGA in India”; 2010; Publisher: NIRDPR;

18. “Partnership Strategies for Marketing of Rural Products- A Study of Vindhya Valley Project”; 2010; Publisher: NIRDPR;

19. “Social Mobilization, Employment and Empowerment of women through SHG’s”; 2006; Publisher: NIRDPR; 

Chapter in Edited Books:

1. Empowerment of Women Through Self-Help Groups: A Case of India; In the report of International Workshop on “The Role of Women Leaders in Empowering Rural Women in the Context of Rights and Development Issues in Afro-Asian Region” 20-25, April, 2011 in Omdurman, Sudan by AARDO-2011; ISSN: 2455-4197

2. Integrated Coconut Based Livelihoods: A Case Study (pp 291-303) In edited book on “Resource Management and Village Panchayats”; ISBN 978-81-8457-302-2; Published by Kaniska publication; 2011

3. A Unique Bank run by Rural Women Self-Help Groups of Andhra Pradesh. In edited book on “Rural Development in India: Scope For Industrial Development” 2009; ISBN 978-81-8387-321-5; published by Serials Publications

4. Rural Industrialization: Problems & Strategies For Promotion in Post Liberalized Era; In edited book on “Rural Development in India: Scope For Industrial Development”, New Delhi, 2009; ISBN 978-81-8387-321-5; Published by Serials Publications.

5. “Role of Communities in Conservation of Forests : Policy Issues” in  “Rural Development: Strategies & Role of Institutions: Issues Innovations and Initiatives” edited by B S Vasudeva Rao-2007; ISBN 81-8429-053-5; Published by Associated Publishers.

6. Empowerment of women for Water Resource Management; In Edited Book on “Empowering Rural India”, Jan 2006, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi-2006; ISBN 81-7391-834-1

7. Guaranteed Employment for the Rural Poor: A critical Analysis of Legal Implications; In Edited book on “Guaranteed Employment for the Rural Poor”. Vol-II, Sept, 2005, NIRDPRPR; 978-93-84503-95-6

8. ‘Development, Displacement & Rehabilitation – A Case of Gonds’ In ‘Tribal Developmental Studies’ Ed. Book by Dr.B.S.Vasudeva Rao, Associated Publishers, 2005; ISBN: 8184290438 

9. ‘Power Sector Reforms: A Case Study of A.P.’- 2004 in ‘A Decade of Economic reforms in India’ Edited book by Prof. C. Narasimha Rao, Serials Publications N. Delhi – 2004; ISBN 81-86771-43-3.

Articles in Newspapers:

1. Revisit Child Development, Dr N V Madhuri and Dr Vanishree 27thJanuary, 2022, https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-revisit-child-development

2. Placing women and children better, Dr Vanishree and Dr N V Madhuri, 10th February, 2022 https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-placing-women-and-children- better

3. Make COVID care Gender-responsive, Dr Vanishree and Dr N VMadhuri, 23rd February, 2022 https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-make-covid-care-gender- responsive

4. Climate change and risks women face, , Dr Vanishree and Dr N VMadhuri , 12th March, 2022 https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-climate-change-and-risks- women-face

5. Women, War and Peace, Dr Vanishree and Dr N V Madhuri,https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-women-war-and-peace 9thMay, 2022

6. Gender and Missing data, Dr Vanishree and Dr N V Madhuri,https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-gender-and-missing-data13th May, 2022

7. Problem of Persisting Anemia, Dr Vanishree and Dr N V Madhuri,https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-problem-of-persisting-anaemia 6thJune, 2022

Chapters for Course Curriculum:

1. Chapter on “Enabling Legislations For Women” in the book on “Social Empowerment and Inclusive Development” in Diploma Programme on Panchayati Raj Governance and Rural Development, NIRDPRPR-2019; ISBN: 978-93-84503-95-6

2. Chapter on “Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting” in the book on “Social Empowerment and Inclusive Development” in Diploma Programme on Panchayati Raj Governance and Rural Development-2019; ISBN: 978-93-84503-93-2

3. Chapter on “Women in Local Governance” in the book on “Social Empowerment and Inclusive Development” in Diploma Programme on Panchayati Raj Governance and Rural Development, NIRDPRPR-2019; ISBN: 978-93-84503-95-6

4. Chapter on “Special Interest Groups” (TDM 507, Block-4) in the book on “Human Resource Management” in NIRDPR-Course Curriculum- Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Development Management, 2013; ISBN: 978-93-84503-95-6

5. Chapter on “Programmes for Tribal Education” (TDM 507, Block-1); in the book on “Human Resource Management”  in NIRDPR-Course Curriculum- Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Development Management on 2013;

6. Chapter on “Problems of Tribal Education” (TDM 507, Block-1); in the book on “Human Resource Management”  in NIRDPR-Course Curriculum- Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Development Management on 2013;

7. Chapter on “Civil Society Organizations, Community based Organizations and Self-Help Groups” (TDM 503, Block-1); in the book on “Tribal Development Administration and Management” in NIRDPR-Course Curriculum- Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Development Management on  2013

8. Chapter on “Development and Tribal Women” (TDM 506, Block-4); in the book on “Tribal Quest for Rights and Entitlements” NIRDPR-Course Curriculum- Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Development Management,  2013

9. Chapter on “Women in Tribal Society” (TDM 506, Block-4) in the book on “Tribal Quest for Rights and Entitlements” NIRDPR-Course Curriculum- Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Development Management,  2013

10. Chapter on “Women and Tribal Economy” (TDM 506, Block-4) in the book on “Tribal Quest for Rights and Entitlements” NIRDPR-Course Curriculum- Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Development Management,  2013

11. Chapter on “Empowerment of Tribal Women” (TDM 506, Block-4); in the book on “Tribal Quest for Rights and Entitlements” NIRDPR-Course Curriculum- Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Development Management,  2013

12. Chapter on “Rehabilitation Policies and Their Implementation” (TDM 506, Block-3) in the book on “Tribal Quest for Rights and Entitlements” NIRDPR-Course Curriculum- Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Development Management,  2013

13. Chapter on “Development of Primitive Tribal Groups” (TDM 502, Block-3) in the book on “State and Scheduled Tribes” in NIRDPR-Course Curriculum- Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Development Management on 2013 

14. Chapter on “Tribal Development in Pre Independent India” (TDM 502, Block-3) in the book on “State and Scheduled Tribes” in NIRDPR-Course Curriculum- Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Development Management on 2013 

15. Chapter on “Tribal Development in Post Independent India” (TDM 502, Block-3) in the book on “State and Scheduled Tribes” in NIRDPR-Course Curriculum- Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Development Management on 2013 

16. Chapter on “Personnel Policies” (TDM 502, Block-3) in the book on “State and Scheduled Tribes” in NIRDPR-Course Curriculum- Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Development Management on 2013 

17. Chapter on “Planning Commission and Its Role in Tribal Development”  in the book on In the Course Book on “Tribes in India” in Block VI on “Provisions and Policies for Tribes in India” , IGNOU

18. Modules on  “ Capacity Building For Disaster Management” for INFLIBNET centre, an inter university centre of the UGC under MHRD for the  e-PG Pathashala Programme: e-content creation for post graduate courses

Modules for Course Curriculum:

1. “Module on Child Development” - 2020; http://NIRDPRpr.org.in/crru/index.html

2. “Module on Gender” - 2019; https://gramswaraj.NIRDPRpr.in/

3. “Module on Nutrition and Rural Development” – 2020; https://elearning.fao.org/course/view.php?id=331

4. Module on Gender Category – 2017; http://NIRDPRpr.org.in/ergrg.aspx

Articles in Journals:

1. “In Search of Excellence In Rural Transformation : The Mann Ki Baat Cases of Self Help Group Entrepreneurs” in Journal of Rural Development – 2023; Vol. 42, Issue 1; Page 1-19; ISSN No: 2582-4295; https://NIRDPRprojms.in/index.php/jrd/article/view/172886

2. “How To Make NFHs More Gender Sensitive: Author's Reply” in The Lancet – 2023; Volume Issue and Page No.​Vol.401, 1426; ISSN No: 1474-547X; https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(22)01798-6/fulltext

3. “Emergency Response Strategies of Civil Society Organizations during Covid 19 In India” in Seybold Report- 2023; Vol 18, Issue No 6 (2023), Pg.No: 76-84; ISSN No: 1533-9211; https://seyboldreport.net/abstract-2023/6-76.html

4. “India’s Progress and Initiative to Achieve Quality Education: Measuring and Tracking SDG 4” in Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry (TOJQI) – 2022; Volume 13, Issue 1: Page No. 2317; ISSN No: 2317-2334; https://www.tojqi.net

5. “Emergency Response Towards Safeguarding Children’s Rights and Needs In India”​in International Journal of Health Sciences – 2022; Special Issue VIII / Pg.Nos 7058–7070. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS8.14268​ISSN No​2550-696X; https://sciencescholar.us/journal/index.php/ijhs/article/view/14268

6. “How To Make India's National Family Health Survey More Gender Sensitive” in The Lancet – 2022; Vol.400, Pg. 1511; ISSN No:1474-547X; https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(22)01798-6/fulltext

7. “Helping Women Gain Control of Their Lives” in YOJANA -​2018;​Vol.11 Page.15​ISSN No: 0971-8400; https://afeias.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Yojana-Helping-Women-Gain-Control-of-their-lives-13-10-2018.pdf

8. “Livelihood Activities Through SHGs: Cases From Tamilnadu” in Journal for Studies in Management & Planning – 2017; Vol.3, Issue 11, Page Nos.63​ISSN No: 2395-0463; https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Livelihood-Activities-through-SHGs%3A-Cases-from-Nadu-Madhuri-Chatterjee/a2bf7743f2a896cedf0c9f26077f293250de21c8

9. “Livelihood Promotion Through SHGs: Cases From Wardha” in International Journal Of Research – 2017; Vol, 4 Issue 13, Page No.223; ISSN No. 2348-6848; https://journals.pen2print.org/index.php/ijr/article/download/9175/8845

10. “Partnerships for Health Development: Challenges & Initiatives” In International Journal of Social Science & Interdisciplinary Research – 2015; Volume 4(3), Page 125: ISSN No: 2277-3630;

11. “Towards Achieving Gender Justice: The Case of Guaranteed Rural Wage Employment In India” in Asia Pacific Journal Of Rural Development – 2015; Volume 25, Issue 2, Page 33; ISSN No: 1018-5291; https://doi.org/10.1177/1018529120150

12. “Collective Farming Through SHGs: The Case of Kudumbashree” in Small Enterprise Development, Management & Extension Journal – 2014; Volume 41, Issue 4; ISSN No:0970-8464; https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0970846420140407?journalCode=sdea

13. “Sustainable Agriculture through Community based Organisations: CMSA Initiatives” in Journal of Contemporary Indian Polity And Economy – 2014; Vol. 4 , Issue 4, Page No. 14; ISSN No: 2229-533X

14. “Community Managed Sustainable Agriculture: Initiatives in Andhra Pradesh” in International Journal of Scientific Research – 2014; Vol.3, Issue 8; ISSN No.2277-8179

15. “Promotion of Micro Enterprises Through Self Help Groups: A Case of Subicsha” in Journal Of Contemporary Indian Polity And Economy – 2013; Vol. 3, Issue 4, Page No. 16; ISSN No: 2229-533X

16. “Self Help Group Movement in Tamilnadu- Empowerment of Rural Women” in Journal of Rural Development – 2011; Vol. 30, Page.177-192, ISSN No: 0970-3357​

17. “Youth women as Partners in Rural Water Supply: A Case of Swajal” in Endeavour-2007; Vol.1, Issue 43; ISSN No: 2278-5507​

18. “Provision of Post Matric Scholarship for Development of Weaker Sections” in Indian Journal of Public Administration – 2006; Vol. LII, Issue 2 Page. 190; ISSN No: 0019-5561

19. “Vindhya Valley: A Unique Branding for Marketing of Agro/ Forest Products” in Grameen Bharat, MoRD, GoI, 2009; Vol.8.Issue 58,

20. “Rural Sanitation:  Policies and Strategies” in Kurukshetra, Publication Division, Ministry of I&B, GoI. – 2005, Vol. 53, No. 12, Oct, ISSN:0021-5660

21. “Partnership and Networking for Health Development: Initiatives, Successes and Challenges” in Kurukshetra – 2004; January 2004, Vol-52, No.3 ISSN: 0021-5660; Publication Division, Ministry of I&B, GoI.​​

Policy Documents - Awarded

1. “Gender Friendly Panchayat”; ISBN 978-93-84-503-93-2; Sponsoring Agency: UN WOMEN, Outcome: Policy Document

2. “Mainstreaming Mahila Sabha and Bal Sabha”; ISBN 978-93-91412-12-8; Sponsoring Agency: UNICEF, Outcome: Policy Document

1. Completed Training Programme on “Communitization of ICDS and Village Convergence Facilitation Service (VCFS)” from 16th – 18th March, 2016 by NIPCCD, Regional Centre, Bengaluru

2. Completed Training programme on “Heart of Effective Leadership” from 13th – 16th June, 2016 by Initiatives for change, Panchagani, Pune

3. Completed Training Programme in “Regional Workshop on Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and the New Theory” , in CIRDAP sponsored programme at Bangkok and Petchaburi Province, Thailand from May 25th – 29th, 2015

4. Completed Training of Trainers on “Gender and Governance”, 2013 from LBSNAA, Mussorie, by UN WOMEN, Delhi

5. Completed International Training Programme on Malaysia Technology Transfer Programme on “Rural ICT Transformation: Bridging the Digital Divide” by NPO from Oct. 6-11, 2013 in INFRA, Putrajaya, Malaysia

6. Completed International Training Programme On  “The Role of Women Leaders in Development of Rural Women in the Context of Rights and Development Issues”  in Afro-Asian Region at Sudan, Africa from 20-25 April,  2011 by Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization, New Delhi (AARDO)

7. Completed Training Programme on “Recent Advances In Research Methods And Data Analytical Tools” from May 14-15, 2010 by All  India Management Association, New Delhi

8. Completed Training Programme on “Productivity Improvement through Knowledge Management for Rural Industry Development” from July 3- 7, 2006 by Asian Productivity Organization(APO)

9. Completed Training Programme on “Case Method- Writing & Application” from Sept. 25-27, 2006 by MANAGE

10. Completed Training Programme on “Addressing Gender Issues in Nutrition and Health Education” from March 22-24, 2005 by National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD), Bangalore

11. Completed Training Programme on “Statistical Applications” from Jan 30th – 1st Feb,2006 from National Institute of Rural Development

12. Completed Training Programme on “Statistical Applications” from Sept 15-17,2003 from National Institute of Rural Development

13. Completed Training Programme in “ General Management Programme”, August 29th -3rd September, 2005 from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, Karnataka

14. Completed Department Of Personnel & Training(DoPT) Training on “Direct Trainer Skills”, 2003 from February 17-21, 2003 in Administrative Training Institute, Mysore, Karnataka

15. Completed Department Of Personnel & Training(DoPT) Training on “Design of Training” Course from RCVP, Noronha Academy of Administration, Bhopal , Madhya Pradesh from August  25- 29, 2003

16. Completed Training Programme on “Presentation Skills, Technical Writing and Editing Skills” from Oct 9-10,2002  at Central  Institute Of  English And Foreign Languages, Hyderabad

1. Presented a paper on “Globalisation Tribal Displacement” in NIRDPR Foundation day Seminar on “Rural Employment with focus on Non-Farm Sector”

2. Presented a paper on “Empowerment of Women through SHGs- A case of India” – in the workshop on “The Role of Women Leaders in empowering Rural Women in the context of Rights and Development issues in AFRO Asian Region”

3. Delivered a lecture on “National Rural Livelihood Mission” in International Programme on “Capacity Building for providing alternative livelihood opportunities for poor” 

4. Delivered a lecture on "SDGs and Gender Equality" in Center for Economics and Finance , Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) 

5. Delivered a lecture on " SDGs and Gender Equality " in International Training Programme on “Environmental Management” at Environmental Protection Training & Research Institute (EPTRI)

6. Presented a paper on “Qualitative Research Methods” in the Workshop on “Recent Advances in Research Methods and Data Analytical Tools” by All India Management Association

7. Delivered a lecture on “Use of Participatory methods for livelihood Assessment and Ajeevika National Rural Livelihood Mission” in International Training Programme on “Capacity Building for providing Alternative Livelihood Opportunities”

8. Presented a paper on “Factors Facilitating Participation of Women in MGNREGS”  in National Seminar on “Millennium Development Goals and Rural Development in India”

9. Delivered a lecture on “Women as Change Maker” in BRAIPARD, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal 

10. Delivered a lecture on “Entrepreneurship in Livestock and Veterinary Sciences” in ICAR National Research Centre on Meat, Hyderabad

11. Delivered a lecture on “Opportunities and Guidelines and Sharing Experiences in implementation” in Training Programme on Formulation and Appraisal of Projects for Sustainable Livelihood Resource Person

12. Delivered a lecture on “Rural Non-Farm Micro Enterprise for Creation of Self Employment” in International Training Programme on " Sustainable Agricultural Strategies for Rural Development "

13. Delivered a lecture on “Gender & Alternative Livelihoods in the light of Climate Change” at Dr.MCRHRD , Hyderabad

14. Delivered a lecture on “Impact of COVID on women” in ICSSR, Loyola, HCU

15. Delivered a lecture on “Empowerment and Women Employees” in TSCAB-CTI , Hyderabad 

16. Delivered a lecture on “Role of SHG for Empowerment of Farm Women” in MANAGE Hyderabad 

17. Workshop on “Course Method Writing and Application” in National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management 

18. “Collective Farming Through SHGs: A Case of Kudumbashree” in IPE and ICSSR 

19. Delivered a lecture on “Gender Sensitisation” in MANAGE, Hyderabad 

20. “Development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes through Micro Enterprise A Case Study of ORMAS” in NIRDPRPR Hyderabad 

21. "Women Empowerment " for Women employees of APEX Bank & DCCBs of Telangana TSCAB- CTI, Hyderabad 

22. “Women Scientists Conclave Self Reliance” in National Academy of Sciences Hyderabad Chapter

23. Presented a paper on “Tribal Displacement Problems and Prospects” in XXIV All India Sociological Conference

24. Delivered a lecture on "SDGs and Gender Equality” in Center for Economics and Finance, Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) 

25. Delivered a lecture on “Gender Sensitisation” in University College for Women, Hyderabad 

26. Delivered a lecture on "Women's Welfare and Rights" Vasavi College of Engineering, Hyderabad

27. Delivered a lecture on “Participatory evaluation of NRLM projects” in  Training Programme on “Participatory Evaluation of Rural Development Programmes”

28. Delivered a lecture on “Gender Sensitization for Sustainable Development Goals” Extension Education Institute, Hyderabad 

29. Delivered a lecture on “Self-Employment Insights on NRLM” in International Training Programme on “Participatory Rural Development” at NIRDPR

30. Presented a paper on “Role of PRIs in Management of Rural Health Care and Family Welfare Services” in  National Seminar on “Health for all in the New Millennium”

31. Presented a paper on “Issues in Micro Finance A Study of Dharmapuri District in Tamilnadu” in National Seminar on “Changing Perspectives of Rural Development-Emerging challenges in the context of Globalisation”

32. Presented a paper on “Impact of Forest Policies on Land Alienation of Tribals- A case of Muthanga Movement”  in National Seminar on “Changing Indian Society-Social Justice and Peoples Movements”

33. Delivered a lecture on "Gender and Climate Change" in International Training on "Integrated Approach to Climate Change Policy Development and Financing for Effective Implementation of SDGs" at EPTRI, Hyderabad

34. Delivered a lecture on “Marketing and Value Addition of Agro Produce through SHGs and Federations-Indian Experiences” in International Training Programme on “Sustainable Agricultural Strategies for Rural Development”

1. Organized a Workshop on “Gender friendly panchayats” under UN Women Project on 10 Jan, 2018 at NIRDPR

2. Organized a National Workshop on “Gender Budgeting in Rural Development” from 4th – 6th January, 2017 at NIRDPR

3. Organized  a National Seminar on “Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls” on  27th February to 1st March, 2017 at NIRDOrganized a Seminar on “International Women’s Day”, March 8th , 2017 at NIRDPR

4. Organized a Workshop on "Women's Economic Co ntribution through their Unpaid Household Work"  on 18th October, 2017 at NIRDPR

5. Organized a National Level Writeshop on NRLM , Dec11-20,2013 at NIRDPR

6. Organized a Workshop on Recent Advances in Research Methods and Data Analytical Tools, 14-15 May, 2010, at NIRDPR

7. Organized a Workshop on “ Use of Case Method  in Training”  Oct 5,2009 at NIRDPR

8. Organized a Workshop on “Credit Flow to SGSY”, May 29-30, 2006 at NIRDPR

9. Organized a Workshop on “Transfer of technologies” at NIRDPR,  March 1, 2005

10. Organized a Interface workshop between NGOs/Activists/Networks/Lawyers and the Media on June 30th, 2005 at NIRDP

11. Organized a workshop on “Participatory Planning” at Chinnaravirala Village, Hyathnagar Mandal,  on Sep 25, 2003

12. Organized a “Participatory Planning Workshop at Bacharam Village, Hyathnagar Mandal, April 26-27, 2003