Dr. T. ASOKAN

Assistant Professor& Head

Contact

Address : Department of History

Bharathidasan University

Tiruchirappalli – 620 024

Tamil Nadu, INDIA

Employee Number : BDU1750851

Date of Birth : 10-06-1975

Contact Phone (Office) : +91 431 2407042

Contact Phone (Mobile) : +91 97877 94348

Contact e-mail(s) : asokan.bard@gmail.com

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Academic Qualifications: M.A.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.,NET.,

Teaching Experience: ___17____Years

Research Experience: ___17____Years

Additional Responsibilities

1. Director, Centre for Nehru Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24.

Areas of Research

History of Indian Space Research

Research Supervision / Guidance

Program of Study Completed Ongoing Research Ph.D. 00 08

M.Phil. 38 03 Project PG 40 03

UG / Others Xx Xx

Publications

Books

Asokan, T. History of Science and Technology in India since Independence, Geo Publications, Tiruchirappalli, 2008. Asokan, T.(ed.),Education and Science& Technology in Colonial and Post-Colonial Tamil Nadu, Geo Publications, Tiruchirappalli, 2018.

ARTICLES

1. “Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV), the first indigenous Launching Vehicle of India- A

Historical Perspective”, Indian Historical Studies, PG & Research Department of History,

St.Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, October 2007.

2. “Two significant Landmarks in the Colonial Space Science”, History of Science and

Technology in Tamil Nadu edited by S. Swaminathan, Research Publishing, Singapore, 2012.

Pp.121-129.

3. “Launching Vehicles Programme Entry to Excellence”, Indian Historical Studies, PG &

Research Department of History, St.Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, October

2016.

4. “Historical Perspective of Women Education and Empowerment in Tamil Nadu”,

International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Vol.6, Issue.3, September, 2016. Pp.1-7.

5. “Empowering Women through Education”, International Multidisciplinary Research

Journal Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol.6, Issue.8, September, 2016. Pp.1-7

6. “History of Rockets and Indian Space Research”, Discourses on Indian History, Clio

Publications, Tiruchirappalli, 2016. Pp.334-357.

7. “Names of Cyclones- A Historical Perspective”, International Journal of Computational

Engineering Research, Vol.8, Issue: 3 March- April, 2018. ISSN: 2250-3005.

8. “A Historical Analysis of Cyclones in Cuddalore- A overview”, Journal of Research,

Extension and Development. Vol.5, No.9 May 2017.pp.44-48.

International National Others Journals Conferences Journals Conferences Books /

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i10 index : xx

Total Citations : xx

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Events organized in leading roles

Number of Seminars / Conferences / Workshops / Events organized:

1. Title of the seminar “Colonial Science Policy: Education, Technology and Institutions in the Madras Presidency, 1813-1947” on 12th Nov 2011

2. Title of the seminar “History of Science and Technology in Colonial Madras, 1801-1947” on11th & 12thApril 2012.

3. Title of the Workshop on “Research Project and Thesis Writing in History” on 9th December 2013.

4. Title of the workshop on “History for the contemporary Needs”on 17th March 2014.

5. Coordinator for 21day UGC-sponsored Refresher course in History for the college and University Teachers, organized by the Academic staff college, Bharathidasan University, Trichy-23. From 6th November 2014.

6. Co-Coordinator for the 21 day UGC Refresher Course on Research Methods in Social Sciences (ID) for the College and University Teachers, Organized by the Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy-23 from 16th November 2012.

7. Co-Coordinator for the 21 day UGC Refresher Course on Research Methods in Human Rights (MD) for the College and University Teachers, Organized by the Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy-23 from 1st December 2012.

8. Co- Coordinator for the 21 day UGC- Sponsored Refresher Course in History, Political Science and Public Administration (ID) for the college and University Teachers, organized by the Academic staff college, Bharathidasan University, Trichy-23, from 17th February 2016.

9. Organizing Secretary of the ICSSR sponsored Three-Day Seminar on “Impact of Education and Science& Technology in Colonial Tamil Nadu” held at the Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, from 10th to 12th July, 2017

10. Organizing Secretary of the ICHR sponsored Three-Day Workshop on “Historical Methods” held at the Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, from 27th to 29th March, 2017.

11. Organizing Secretary of the ICSSR sponsored Three-Day Seminar on “Impact of Education and Science& Technology in Colonial Tamil Nadu” held at the Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, from 10th to 12th July, 2017.

12. Coordinator for the UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course in Social Science (Inter Disciplinary), organized by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli for University and College Teachersfrom 26.10.2017 to 15.11.2017.

13. Organizing Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Centenary Endowment Lecture on Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar- A Nationalistin Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli held on 30th October, 2017.

14. Coordinator for Department Carrer Guidance in Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.

Events Participated (optional)

Conferences / Seminars / Workshops:

National Conferences

1. “Role of Abdul Kalam in SLV Programme” Paper presented in the 15th Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu Congress held in the Periyar Maniammai University from 19th to 21st September 2008.

2. Paper titled as “Indian Space Research in a Historical Perspective”was presented in the sixteenth Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress, 9th – 11th October, 2009 at Department of History, National College, Tiruchirappalli.

3. Paper titled as “Nehru and India’s Space Research: The Early Challenges”, presented in the UGC-sponsored national seminar on “Jawaharlal Nehru: The Architect of Modern India – Issues and Perspectives in Contemporary India”, 27th –28th March 2010 at Centre for Nehru Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli -24.

4. “Astronomical Observatory in Colonial Tamil Nadu”Paper presented in the ICHR Sponsored National Level Seminar on History of Science and Technology in Tamil Nadu : Colonial Initiatives and Indian Response 1857-1947Organized by Department of History, Thiruvallur Government Arts College at Rasipuram on 26 & 27 August, 2010.

5. “Contribution of APJ Abdul Kalam to IGMDR”Paper presented in the17th Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress held at NGM College, Pollachi from 8th to 10th October 2010.

6. “Thumba: The Birth of Rocket Launching Station in India in section VI: Contemporary India” Paper presented in the 71st Session of the Indian History Congress at Gaur Banga University, Malda, from 11 to 13 February, 2011.

7. “Historical Documentation of Indian Space Research”paper presented in the Two-day ICHR National Seminar on “Academic Amalgamation: Bringing Techno-Scientific and Social Science Academicians together on the changing Academic Dimensions” held on 17th& 18th February, 2011, organized by the Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.

8. Paper titled as “Indian Space Research in the Post-Nehru Era with Special Reference to Indo-US Collaboration”was presented at the two-day UGC sponsored national seminar on “Nehru the Maker of Modern India: Challenges and Development in the Post-Nehru Era”, 19th to 20th March 2011, organized by Centre for Nehru Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.

9. Paper titled as “Indian Constitution and Human Rights”was presented at the two-day UGC sponsored national seminar on “ Human Rights in Independent India: Contemporary Challenges and Issues”, 9th to 10th April 2011, Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.

10. Paper titled as “Contribution of Mohan SundaraRajan to Documenting Indian Space Research” was Presented in Eighteenth Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress, 30th September and 1st&2nd October, 2011at PG & Research Department of History, Vellalar College for Women (Autonomous), Erode.

11. Paper titled as “Educational Policy in Tamil Nadu 1947- 1967”was presented in the one day TANSCHE Seminar on “State, Society and Nationalism in Tamil Nadu” Organized by the Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 17th February, 2012.

12. Paper titled as “National Movement in Tamil Cinema a Review”was presented in the Three days ICHR National Seminar Organized by the Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 23rd, 24th& 25th March,2012.

13. Tuyhw;W tiutpay; Nehf;fpy; nt. rhkpehj rh;khtpd; gilg;Gfs;, paper presented in the 19th Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress, held during 13th – 15th October, 2012.

14. Paper titled as “Nehru and Inception of Indian Space Research”was presented in the Two-Day UGC National Seminar on “Contextualizing Jawaharlal Nehru’s Vision and Values in Contemporary India” Organized by the Centre for Nehru Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 29th& 30th March, 2013.

15. Paper titled as “Indira Gandhi and Space Research in India”was presented in the Two-Day UGC National Seminar on “Post – Nehruvian Era: Socio-Economic and Political Developments” Organized by the Centre for Nehru Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 27th&28th April, 2013.

16. Paper titled as “Danish Command Over Tranquebar”was presented in the Two-Day ICHR National Seminar on “Colonial Command in Coromandel Coast: Consolidation and Conflicts – With Special Reference to Cuddalore” Organized by the Department of History, Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore on 1st&2nd August, 2013.

17. “Varalatru Varaiviyal Nokkil Ma. Erasamanikkanarin Pataippukal”paper presented in the 20th Annual Session of Tamil Nadu History Congress, at St. Mary’s College (Autonomous) Thoothukudi, from 20th – 22nd September 2013.

18. “The Metamorphism of an Indian Fishing Village”paper presented in the 74th session of the Indian History Congress at Ravens haw University, Cuttack, from 28 to 30 December, 2013.

19. “Role of Tiruchirappalli in Non-Co-operation Movement”paper presented in the Two-Day ICHR National Seminar on “The History of Freedom Movement in Tiruchirappalli” Organized by the Department of History, Bharathidasan University Constituent College, Kurumbalur on 31st January & 1st February 2014.

20. “Eric J. Hobsbawm and Age Series”Paper presented in the Indian Council of Historical Research sponsored National Symposium on “Eric J. Hobsbawm (1917-2012) – Interesting Times and Writings of a Historian” organized by the Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 3rd& 4th March 2014.

21. “Conflict and Consolidation of British East India Company in Coromandel Region” paper presented in the Two-Day ICHR National Seminar on “European Settlement on Coromandel Coast – With special reference to Danish Settlement at Tarangambadi” organized by the Department of History, Tranquebar Bishop Manikam Lutheran College, Porayar on 21st& 22nd March, 2014.

22. “How Indian Constitution Ensures Human Rights Through Education” paper presented in the One day UGC National Seminar on “Human Rights Education” organized by the Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 20th March, 2015.

23. “Linguistic Reorganization: Punjab Issue”paper presented in the Two-Day UGC National Seminar on “Nehru’s India: Past, Present and Future” organized by the Centre for Nehru Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 30th& 31st march, 2015.

24. “Concept of Human Rights in Higher Education”paper presented in the Two-Day UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on Human Rights Education and Duties at Present Context in Tamil Nadu” organized by the Department of History, Tranquebar Bishop Manikam Lutheran College, Porayar on 23rd& 24th March 2016.

25. “A Review of Secondary Sources on Early Tamil Cinema”paper presented in the 36th Annual Session in South Indian History Congress organized by the Department of History, Tagore Arts College, Puducherry, held on 4-6 March, 2016.

26. “Recent Trends in Science and Technology”paper presented in the Two Day National Seminar on “Recent Trends in South Indian Historiography” organized by the Department History, Periyar University, Periyar Palkalai Nagar, Salem held on 30th& 31st March, 2016.

27. “A Fishing Village becomes Space Power”paper presented in the 23rd Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress held at the Department of History, Periyar University, Periyar Palkalai Nagar, Salem held on 30th September, 1st& 2nd October, 2016.

28. “Conflict and Consolidation of the European Colonial Power in Coromandel Coast with special reference to Nagapattinam”paper presented in the Two-day ICHR National Seminar on “Nagapattinam in the Colonial Map of India” organized by the Department of History, Tranquebar Bishop Manikam Lutheran College, Porayar on 6th and 7th October, 2016.

29. “Trends in Indian Space Research”paper presented in the Two-Day ICHR Sponsored National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in South Indian Historiography” held at the Department of History, Periyar University, Periyar Palkalai Nagar, Salem on 31st January & 1st February, 2017.

30. “India and the Pioneer of Modern Rocket Technology”paper presented in the Two-Day ICHR National Seminar on “The history of Indigenous Technologies in Madras Presidency, 1900-1960” organized by the Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 15th& 16th December, 2016.

31. “Journey of PSLV so far”paper presented in the 37th Annual Session of the South Indian History Congress held at the Department of History, Periyar University, Periyar Palkalai Nagar, Salem, on 10th, 11th& 12th March, 2017.

32. Indian Rocket Technology: From Genesis to the Zenith, Paper Presented in National Seminar on Development of Science and Technology in India: From Antiquity to the Advancement organized by P.G. And Research Department of History Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore on 6th April 2018.

PARTICIPATEDCONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS:

1. Participated in the fifteenth Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress Organized by the Dr.Kalaingar M. Karunanithi Center for Political Science, Periyar Maniammai University, Periyar Nagar, Vallam, Thanjavur. From 19th to 21st September, 2008.

2. Participated in the UGC Sponsored Short Term Course in Social Science in UGC Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. From 25th to 27th March, 2011.

3. Participated in the One Day UGC National Seminar on “Colonial Science Policy: Education Technology and Institutions in the Madras Presidency, 1813-1947” Organized by The Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 12th November, 2011.

4. Participated in the Interaction Programme with the NAAC Peer Team at The University Grants Commission –Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. On 2nd March, 2012.

5. Participated in the ICHR Sponsored National Seminar on “Historians and Historiography of Tamil Nadu” Organized by P.G & Research Department of History, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli. On 6th and 7th March, 2013.

6. Participated in the National Library Week Seminar on Research Data and Scholarly Information Organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University Library, Tiruchirappalli. On 13th November, 2013.

7. Participated in the Workshop for Research Supervisors on “Quality Research Report Writing” Organized by the Curriculum Development Cell of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. On 27th February2014.

8. Participated in the Two-Day ICHR National Workshop on “Reconstructing History: The Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches” Organized by the Department of History, Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore on 7th& 8th March 2014.

9. Participated in the National level Workshop on “Resources and Technologies for Scholarly Information” in Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 12th August, 2014.

10. Participated in the International Cultural Interchange Programme Organized by the Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, on 21st September, 2015.

11. Participated in the Two-Day National Conference on “Recent Trends in Prohibition Movements in India” Organized by the Department of History, Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, on 8th and 9th February 2016.

12. Participated in the UGC Sponsored One-Day National Workshop on Science Technology and Society (STS) Studies Organized by the Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 31st January 2017.

13. Participated in the UGC- Sponsored Refresher Course in Gender Studies(Inter Disciplinary)Human Resource Development Centre, Khajamalai Campus, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24. From 20.12.2017 to 09.01.2018.

14. Participated in the UGC-Sponsored Two-day Workshop for Academic Administrators on Institutional Assessment and Accreditation, UGC-HRDC, BDU Tiruchirappalli, on 12th& 13th March 2018

15. Participated in the Orientation Workshop on SWAYAM, jointly organized by Department of Library & Information Science and UGC- HRDC,BDU, on 03.05.2018.

Overseas Exposure / Visits

Membership in

Professional Bodies

Member of Senate in Bharathidasan University

Life Member in Indian History Congress

Life Member in South Indian History Congress

Life Member in Tamil Nadu History Congress

Life Member in Tamil Nadu Archaeological Society

Executive Member in Tamil Nadu History Congress

Editorial Board

1. Chief Editor, GEO Publication, Tiruchirappalli.

Academic Bodies (such as Board of Studies etc.,)

1. Chairman, Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. 2. U.G & P.G History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. 3. M.Phil. History, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. 4. Department of Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjavur. 5. Department of History, St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli. 6. Department of History, Rajah Serfoji Government College (Autonomous), Thanjavur. 7. Department of History, Vellalar College for Women, Erode. 8. Department of History, Government College for Women, Kumbakonam. 9. Member in Bharathidasan University Affiliate Colleges 10. H.H. The Rajahs College (Autonomous), Pudukkottai.

11. Department of History, KunthavaiNachiyar Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Thanjavur.

Resource persons in various capacities

1.“Historicism and Indian Historiography”served as a Resource person in the Two-Day ICHR

National Workshop on “Reconstructing History: The Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches”

organized by the Department of History, Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore on 7th& 8th March 2014.

2.“Contribution of A.V. maiyappa Chettiyal to Tamil Cinema”served as a Resource person in the

Two-Day ICHR & ICSSR National Seminar on “The History of South Indian Cinema” organized by the

Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 14th& 15th March, 2014.

3.“History as the source of Knowledge”served as a Resource person on 15.07.2014 at Bharathidasan

University Constituent College, Perambalur.

4.Served as a Resource person for the one day International Conference on “Ethnic Tourism in the

World Scenario” organized by the Department of History, Holy Cross College on 18.09.2014.

5. “Modern Science & Technology: An Historical Perspective”served as a Resource person in the

Three-Day Orientation Course on “Research Methods in History” Jointly organized by the ICHR

Southern Regional Centre, Bengaluru and the Department of Epigraphy & Archaeology, Tamil

University, from 21st to 23rd January 2015 at Thanjavur.

6. “History as Epistemology”served as a Resource person in Government College for Women

(Autonomous), Kumbakonam held in 25.02.2015.

7. Served as a Resource person in for the NET/SET Coaching Class Conducted by the Placement &

Training Cell, Bharathidasan University, on 12.03.2017.

8. Delivered Special Lecture on “An Introduction to Indian Constitution”Organized by the

Department of History, Vivekananda College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruchengode,

Namakkal on 17.03.2017.

9. Delivered Lecture on Nehru’s Language Policy in India Organized by Centre for Nehru Studies,

Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, on 14.11.2017.

10. Served as a Resource person in for the NET/SET Coaching Class Conducted by the Placement &

Training Cell, Bharathidasan University, on 18.02.2018.

11. Served as resource person in one day State Level Seminar on “Diversity in India: Linchpin to

Indian Unity” organized by the Department of History, St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli, on 13th

February, 2018.

RESOURCE PERSON IN HRDC

1. Served as a Resource person on 8th February 2011, for the UGC sponsored Refresher Course in

History for College & University Teachers scheduled from 20.01.2011 to 09.02.2011 at the UGC-

Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620 023.

2. Served as a Resource person in 80th Orientation Programme for the UGC sponsored Orientation

programme for the College & University Teachers scheduled from 06.11.2013 to 03.12.2013 at the

UGC-Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 18.11.2013.

3. Served as a Resource person in 81st Orientation Programme for the UGC sponsored Orientation

programme for the College & University Teachers scheduled from 06.11.2013 to 03.12.2013 at the

UGC-Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 21.11.2013.

4. Served as a Resource person for the UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Social Science (ID) for

the College & University Teachers scheduled from 11.02.2014 to 03.03.2014 at the UGC-Academic

Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 13.02.2014.

5. Served as a Resource person in 93rd Orientation Programme at the following UGC- Sponsored

Programme Conducted by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan

University, Tiruchirappalli for University and College Teachers held on (AN) 06.03.2017.

6. Served as a Resource person in 94th Orientation Programme at the following UGC- Sponsored

Programme Conducted by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan

University, Tiruchirappalli for University and College Teachers held on (FN) 06.03.2017.

7. Served as a Resource person in 99th Orientation programme for the UGC sponsored Refresher

Course in Social Science (ID) for the College & University Teachers at the UGC-Academic Staff

College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 17.11.2017

8.Served as a Resource person in 100th Orientation programme for the UGC sponsored Refresher

Course in Social Science (ID) for the College & University Teachers at the UGC-Academic Staff

College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 18.11.2017

9. Served as a Resource person in 101st Orientation programme for the UGC sponsored Programme

for the College & University Teachers at the UGC-Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University,

Tiruchirappalli on 04.06.2018.

10.Served as a Resource person in 102nd Orientation programme for the UGC sponsored

Programme for the College & University Teachers at the UGC-Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan

University, Tiruchirappalli on 23.05.2018.

12. Delivered a lecture on Human Rights in Annai Girls Higher Secondary Schoolon 10th

December 2010.

13. Participated in a Live Phone in Programme on “How to Conquer the disability to excel in

One’s life” on All India Radio, Tiruchirappalli, 1st December, 2011 at 08.00pm.

14. Delivered a lecture on “Mupperum Vizha”in Periyar Arts College, Cuddaloreon 27th

March,

2012.

15. “History as the source of Knowledge” Talk delivered in Department of History, Bharathidasan

University Constituent College, Perambalur on 15th July, 2014. 16. Delivered lecture in one day International Conference on “Ethnic Tourism in the World Scenario”

organized by the Department of History, Holy Cross College on 18.09.2014. 17. Delivered Lecture on “History as Epistemology”, Department of History Government College for

Women (Autonomous), Kumbakonam held in 25.02.2015. 18. Delivered Special Lecture on “An Introduction to Indian Constitution”Organized by the Department

of History, Vivekananda College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruchengode, Namakkal on 17.03.2017.

19. Delivered talk on “Maruthu Brothers” on 9th August 2017 at 08.30 pm Broadcast from All India Radio, Tiruchirappalli.

20. Delivered special lecture on 71st Independence Day celebrations on 15

th August 2017.

21. Delivered the lecture on Diversity in India: Constitutional Perspectivein St. Joseph’s

College, Tiruchirappalli, on 13.02.2018

22. Deliver Lecture on “How Charisma Wins over Ideology in Indian Democracy” in History

Club, Department of History, Bharathidasan University, 23rd

March, 2018.

Others

1. Articles published in Newspapers / Magazines : xx

2. Products developed :

3. No. of PhD Thesis evaluated : 13

4. No. of PhD Public Viva Voce Examination conducted : 10

5. Sequences submitted in GenBank

**Social Interests and Initiatives / Articles in News papers etc can also be included

Recent Publications

1. R. Kavitha and Dr. T. Asokan, Development of Education in Tamil Nadu-A Historical

Perspective, Review of Research, Vol-7, Issue-11, August 2018, Journal No.48514.