Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Anthropology (Educational Anthropology), Andhra University, 2017

• M.Phil. in Anthropology (Medical Anthropology), University of Hyderabad, 2010

• M.A. in Anthropology (Social), University of Hyderabad, 2006

• B.Sc. (Microbiology, Biochemistry, Applied Nutrition), Acharya Nagarjuna University, 2000

Academic and Professional Honours

• Adjunct Professor, Tribal Cultural Research and Training Mission (TCR&TM), Visakhapatnam, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (2020–2021)

• Member, Tribal Freedom Fighters’ Museum, Lambasingi, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (2021–2022)

• Member, Sub-Committee on Tribal Education, Tribal Welfare Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (2021)

Courses taught

Integrated Masters (5 Years):

• Introduction to Social and Linguistic Anthropology 

• The Science of Human Being: Introduction to Anthropology

Masters :

• Qualitative Research Methods 

• Anthropology of Education 

• Medical Anthropology

Ph.D

Advanced Research Methods.

Other roles at the Department

• Internship Coordinator

• Alumni Coordinator & 

• Internship Supervisor.

Research
Medical Anthropology; Tribal Studies; Anthropology of Education; Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE); Anthropology of Fishing; Ethnography; Qualitative Research Methods; and Applied Anthropology

Publications

a) Books Published:

1. Subba Reddy, K. V., Ananthasayanam Raju, M., & Nookarapu, S. (2023). Scheduled tribe social status verification: Issuance of scheduled tribe community certificates in the state of Andhra Pradesh: A compendium of acts, rules, government orders, guidelines, clarifications, court judgments, case laws, etc. Tribal Cultural Research and Training Mission, TW Department, Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam.

2. Nookarapu, S. 2018. Community Participation in Elementary Education: A Study on School Management Committees in Adilabad District of Telangana State. New Delhi: Neelkamal Publications.

3. Sharma, B.V. & Nookarapu, S. 2018. Ethnomedicine: Studies among the tribes of Andhra Pradesh. New Delhi: Neelkamal Publications.

4. Nookarapu, S. 2018. Health Care Practices and Ethnomedicine: A Case Study on Primitive Tribal People of Chenchus in Andhra Pradesh. New Delhi: Serial Publications.

5. M, B.B., Nookarapu, S. & Sing, A. 2016. Inclusive School in Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad: Save the Children India. 

6. Nookarapu, S. 2014. Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment under the Domain of Ethnomedicine. Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing.
   
   

b) Published in edited volumes:

1. Nookarapu, S. (2024). "Exploring indigenous knowledge and healthcare practices among the Chenchus of Andhra Pradesh". In A. B. Otta, S. Reddy, & R. Lamba (Eds.), Indigenous knowledge systems and practices of PVTGs in India (Vol. II, pp. 291–298). Mayur Publications.  

2. Sharma, B.V. & Nookarapu, S. 2013. “A note on cognitive understanding of illness among the Gonds of Adilabad district.” In Tribes in India: Concepts, Institutions, and Practices, edited by Vinay K. Srivastava, 333-355. New Delhi: Serials Publications . 

3. Sharma, B.V. & Nookarapu, S. 2013. “Health Status and Healthcare among the Chenchus.” Explorations in Indian Medical Anthropology and Health Sciences, edited by Butt HK, Vijayendra VR, and Joshi PC, 188-197. New Delhi: Concept Publishing House.

c) Papers published in journals:

1.    Bonthu, A., & Nookarapu, S. (2025). Navigating health and illness etiologies among the fishing community of Palakayatippa in Andhra Pradesh. Man in India, 105(1–2). 

2. Sharma, B. V., Pukkalla, Dalibandhu., & Nookarapu, S. (2016). What matters in the schooling of tribal girls? A study in Visakhapatnam agency area of Andhra Pradesh. The Eastern Anthropologist, 69(2), 225–244.

3.   Nookarapu, S., & Yalla, P. (2016). Geo-ethnic and cultural profile of Chenchus. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS, 21(5), Ver. 5, 48–50.

4.   Nookarapu, S., & Yalla, P. (2015). Ethnographic profile of Gonds of Adilabad district. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention, 4(1), 62–66.

5.   Nookarapu, S., Umadevi, L., & Kavithakiran, V. (2015). School infrastructure facilities of KGBVs in Andhra Pradesh. IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education, 5(1), 29–34.

    6.   Nookarapu, S., & Umadevi, L. (2012). The personality of girls studying in primary schools. International Journal of Science    

          and Research, 3(12),  230–233.

d). Contribution to the Development of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE): An Academic Account 

     Dr. Nookarapu Srinivasu has made significant contributions to the development and implementation of Mother Tongue-             Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) in Andhra Pradesh, particularly under the frameworks of Samagra Shiksha and the     Tribal Cultural Research and Training Mission (TCR&TM). His roles encompassed curriculum design, textbook development,             editorial oversight, teacher training, and institutional collaborations aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Policy & Practice

• Contributed to policy documents on MTB-MLE, ST status verification, rural transport planning, and tribal education frameworks. Collaborated with government departments and NGOs for educational planning and evaluation. 

Students & Supervision

Mentor and supervisor for the Integrated MA (IMA) Internship Programme, MA Anthropology fieldwork and dissertation supervision, and PhD research guidance in the Department of Anthropology. Actively coordinates student internships and field-based learning modules in collaboration with research institutions, government departments, and NGOs. 

Seminars and Conferences Organized

1. Department of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad, supported by Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), Dakshin Foundation, and Sthreesakti Pvt. Ltd. (September 26–27, 2025).
Anthropology in Contemporary Practice: Pathways for a Sustainable Future
National Seminar conducted in honour of Prof. B. V. Sharma.
Role: Convener

2. Department of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad, in collaboration with MANUU, IIT-Hyderabad, CESS, TISS, CDS, and the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Telangana. (October 26–27, 2023).
Post Congress – World Anthropological Congress 2023
National Conference.
Role: Co-Convener

3. State Institute of Educational Management & Training (SIEMAT), Andhra Pradesh, in collaboration with the Department of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad, and supported by UNICEF and Save the Children. (February 25–26, 2014).
National Seminar on Right to Education Act: Issues and Concerns in Implementation
National Seminar.
Role: General Secretary

Membership in Professional Bodies/Societies

1. INCAA – Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists ; 

2. IAA – Indian Anthropological Association

3. IAS – Indian Anthropological Society

4. ISS - Indian Sociological Society

5. AFI - Anthropos India Foundation

6. AIAER - All India Association for Educational Research

Collaborations & Networks

The government partners include the Tribal Welfare Departments of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, the Tribal Cooperative Finance Corporation Ltd. (TRICOR) of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, the Fisheries Department of Andhra Pradesh, and others.

Non-government partners include PRATHAM Education Foundation, Save the Children, Room to Read, the Coastal Resilience Network, LAYA Social Research Foundation (STRF), United Way of Hyderabad, and others.