RESUME OF DR.CH.SWAROOPA RANI

Name : CHALLAPALLI SWAROOPA RANI Teaching Experience : 17 years. Since 1999

Assistant Professor from 08.07.1999

to 03.03.2008, in Dept. of History & Culture, Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, (9 years)

Associate Professor from 04.03.2008 to

31.05.2011 in Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, Acharya Nagarjuna University.

Professor from 01.06.2011 to date in Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, Acharya Nagarjuna University.

Research experience : 24 years, since 1992. Academic qualifications: Examination Passed

Year Subjects University Percentage of marks

M.A 1992 Ancient Indian History & Archaeology

Nagarjuna University

62, I Rank, Gold Medal

M.Phil 1996 History University of Hyderabad

64

Ph.D 2007 Regional Studies, Feudal Chiefs, Socio-Historical Relations and Appropriation of Power in Medieval Andhra

University of Hyderabad

Awarded

N.E.T 1992 Archaeology U.G.C Awarded

RESEARCH PAPERS PRESENTED IN SEMINARS (81) 1. National Seminar on Telugulo Streela Rachanalu held at Sri Padmavathi

Mahila University, Tirupati in Feb.1997 and presented a paper on “Dalit Feminist Poetry in Telugu”.

2. 22nd Session of A.P.History Congress held at Hyderabad in January 1998,

presented a paper on “Joshua Sahityam - Samajika Spruha”. 3. 23rd Session of A.P.History Congress held at Narsapur in Jan.1999.

Presented a paper on "Tribal Culture in Medieval Andhra”. 4. 20th Session of South Indian History Congress held at Warangal in

Feb.2000. Presented a paper on “Acculturation of Tribal Communities in Medieval Andhra”.

5. Regional Workshop of Folklore held at P.S.Telugu University, Warangal

Campus in Feb.2000. Presented a paper on “Tribal women in Medieval Andhra”.

6. Workshop on Challenges in the Development of Dalits and Adivasis in

the New Milleniu" held at Guntur by Scheduled Tribes Welfare Association in August 2000 and presented a paper on "Dalit Women's Question".

7. UGC State level Seminar on Women's Writings in 20th Century Politico-

Economic Conditions" held at Kakatiya University, Warangal Sept.2000. 8. Workshop on Socio-Religious Conditions in Medieval Andhra held at

P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam Dec.2000.

9. 25th Session of A.P.History Congress held at Hyderabad in Jan.2001. 10. FOSSILS Annual Session at Kakatiya University Warangal, Feb.2001 and

presented a paper on Devadasis in Transition - A Dalit Perspective.

11. Participated in one day workshop on Importance of History and Social

Sciences sponsored by A.P.History Congress Silver Jubilee celebrations during 23.9.2001 at PSTU, Srisailam Campus.

12. National Seminar on Socio-Economic and Environmental Development of Dalits and Adivasis in A.P, Guntur, 6-7 July 2002.Paper presented on “Dalit Women’s Question”.

13. Seminar on Telugu Sahityam-Dalita Vadam, Andhra Layola College,

Vijayawada, 24-25,January 2002.Paper presented on “Dalit women’s literature”.

14. Participated and acted as convenor for All India Telugu women writers

Conference held at PS Telugu University, Hyderabad, 8th to 10th March 2002. 15. Participated in the National Seminar on Popular Culture of Andhra,

P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam Campus, 18-19 March, 2002. 16. National Seminar on Relavance of Folk and Triballore” held at Warangal

organised by School of Folk and Triballore, P.S.Telugu University, on 29.11.2002 to 1.12.2002 and presented a paper on “Erukulavari Samajika Jeevanam-Stree”.

17. Attended 27th Annual Session of A.P.History Congress held at Tirupati on

4-5 Jan. 2003 and presented a paper on “Sati and Ritual Status”. 18.Participated in Two day Workshop on Recent Trends in Historical Methods and Theory”, P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam Campus, 7-8 March 2003. 19, Participated in Two day workshop on Ethno-Archaeology: Recent Developments” at PSTU, Srisailam Campus, 12-13 March, 2003. 20. A.P.History Congress, 28th Annual Session held at Vijayawada on Jan 4th - th 2004. presented a paper entitled "Folklore as Source Material for Subaltern Historiography"(co-author). 21. .National Seminar on Retrieving the Past History and Culture of Telangana on 11th - 12th March 2004 held at Osmania University, Hyderabad and presented a paper on ‘Grameena Telanganalo Peedita Vargala Streelapai Himsa Charitraka Nepathyam". 22. International Seminar on Telugu Culture and Performing arts :

Philosophical dimensions on 29th to 31 Dec.2004 at P.S.Telugu University, Hyderabad presented a paper on "Ellamma Katha : Philosophical Dimensions."

23. A.P.History Congress 29th Annual Session held at Nagarjuna Sagar on 8-9

Jan. 2005, presented a paper on “Jambapuranam : A Symbol of Dalit Self Respect”.

24. National Seminar on Literature and Social History of Andhra Pradesh held

at Kakatiya University, Warangal on 28-29 Jan.2005, presented a paper on “Dalit Literature and Social History of Andhra”.

25. National Seminar on Telugu Diaspora Through the Ages held at P.S.

Telugu University, Srisailam on 18-19 Nov.2005. Presented a paper on “Telugu Katha – Diaspora (1995-2005)”.

26. Annual Sessions of A.P.History Congress held at Siddipeta on 7th & 8th

January 2006, Presented a paper on “Social Mobility Among the Atisudra Communities in Medieval Andhra”

27.Natoinal seminar on Freshlight on the Sacred Complex of Srisailam on 23-24 Sept.2006, presented a paper on “ Acculturation of Tribal and Elite Cultures in Srisailam” 28. Annual Sessions of A.P.History Congress held at Kadapa on 6-7 Jan2007, presented a paper on “The Jangamas: A Socio- Historical Study”. 29.ICHR National Seminar on Dissent and Protest in Literature of South India (12th-20th centuries) held at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 24-25 Feb 2007, presented a paper on “Dalit Protest Literature” 30.U.G.C.National Seminar on Dr. Ambedkar’s Idealogies: Revision and Vision held at Sri Padmavathi Mahila University, Tiruparti on 1-2 March 2007, presented a paper on “Ambedkar on the Origin of Caste and Women’s Subordination” 31.U.G.C.National Seminar on Telugu Dalit Literature and Social Equality held at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur on 10-11 March 2007, presented a paper on “Dalit Feminist Story” 32.National Seminar on Education and Empowerment held at Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad on 5-6 July 2007, presented a paper on “Education and Empowerment of Dalit Women” 33. Annual Sessions of A.P.History Congress held at Kakatiya University, Warangal on 6-7 Jan 2008, presented a paper on “Sammakka Saralamma Jatara- Pratmyamnaya Drukpadham” (co- author) (Telugu). 34. National Seminar on Indian Women- Challenges in the 21st Century held at Centre for Women’s Studies, Acharya Nagarjuna University on 8-9 March 2008. 35. National Seminar on Previleging Women’s Agency in History: Work, Worship, Liesure and Pleasure held on 26-27 March 2008 at Dept. of History,

Osmania Uviversity, Hyderabad, presented a paper on “Religious Prostitution in South India: A Case Study of Record Dancers of Coastal Andhra” 36. U.G.C National Seminar on Studies on Triballore and Culture held at Nizam College, Hyderabad, on 7-8 Aug 2008. Presented a paper on “Social Life of the Chenchus of Nallamalai Forest Region”. 37. State level Seminar on Feminist Literature in Telugu held at J.M.J. College, Tenali on 28th Feb.2009. Delivered a key note address. 38. Workshop on Telangana and Dalit Women Writings held at Kakatiya University on 21-22 March 2009. Chaired a session . 39. National Seminar on Contemporary Indian English Women Novelists held at University of Hyderabad on 25-26 March 2009. Chaired a session and participated in a panel discussion as a panelist. 40. National Seminar on Women Empowerment held at Smt.Velagapudi Durgamba Govt. College for Women, Nidadavole,on 02.09.2009-03.09.2009. Presented a paper on ‘Literary Gleanings of Women’s Education and Empowerment’ and chaired a session. 41. National seminar on Buddhism- World Peace and Harmony held at Dept of History, Kakatiya University, Warangal on 12-13 Sept 2009. presented a paper on ‘ Social Dimensions of Andhra Buddhism’. 42. Attended Women Writers Conference as a chief guest to the inaugural session on 15-16 Nov 2009 held at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur.

43. Attended a National Seminar on Women up to 1950’s held at J.K.C.College, Guntur,on 19th Nov 2009, delivered a velidictory lecture on ‘Status of Women through the Ages’.

. 44. Attended a National Seminar on Women Empowerment :

Challenges and Issues held at KGRL College, Bhimavaram on 29- 30 Jan 2010. presented a paper on ‘Challenges in the Empowerment of Adivasi Women’.

45. Annual sessions of A.P.History congress held at JKC College,

Guntur,on 23-24 Feb 2010. presented a paper on ‘ Status of Women in Andhra Buddhism’.

46. National Seminar on Indian Historiography: Recent Trends held at

Dept. of History & Archeology, Acharya Nagarjuna University on 26-27 March 2010. Presented a paper on ‘Dalit Historiography’

47. National Seminar on Empowerment of Women: Mahila Reservation Bill held at SVRM College, Nagaram,on 30-31 Aug 2010. presented a paper on “Women Reservation Bill – A Dalit Bahujan Perspective”,

48. National Seminar on Dalit Movements and Literature in Post-

Ambedkar Era: Emerging Issues and Challenges held at Centre for Ambedkar Studies, Kakatiya University, Warangal, on 5-6 October 2010. Presented a paper on “ Dalit Movement and its Reflections on Dalit Literature”.

49. International conference on Buddhism: Non-Voilance and Peace

held at Centre for Buddhist Studies, University of Madras, Madras on 16-17 Dec 2010. Presented a paper on ‘Navayana Buddhism: Issues and Challenges’.

50. UGC National seminar on Contribution of Andhaka Sects to the Growth and Development of Buddhism on 21-23 Jan 2011 held at Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, Acharya Nagarjuna University. Presented a paper on ‘Impact of Buddhism on Some Aspects of Andhra Society’.

51. Annual sessions of South Indian History Congress held at Yogi

Vemana University, Kadapa on 28- 30 Jan 2011 and presented a paper on ‘ Status of Women in Buddhism’.( Co-Author).

52. UGC National seminar on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Secularism

held at Centre for Ambedkar Studies, Acharya Nagarjuna University on 23-24th March 2011. presented a paper on “ Ambedkar’s Navayana Buddhism and its Secular Spirit”.

53. “Right to Education Act and Women Education” in a seminar on

Right to Education Act held at Department of Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University on 16th June 2011..

54. “Buddhist Heritage Tourism in Visakhapatnam Circuit” in UGC

National seminar on Prospects on Heritage Tourism in India held at JMJ College, Tenali on 25-26th July 2011.

55. “Dalit Buddhist Movement on Post- Ambedkar’s Era- Issues and

Challenge” in UGC National Seminar on “ Socio- Political Philosophy of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar : Contemporary Social / Literary Perspective” to be held at Kakatiya University on 4-5 Nov 2011.

56. “Buddhism and Social Transformation in Andhra” in ICHR National Seminar on “Social Transformation in Early and Medieval Andhra Pradesh” to be held on 26-27 November 2011.

57. Participated in panel discussion on Women’s Writing in Telugu in

Kakatiya University on 18-20 Jan 2013

58. Presented a paper on “Dalit Buddhist Movement in Post- Ambedkar’s Era- Issues and Challenges” in International Seminar on Deekshabhoomi: A Social, Religious, Political, Cultural and Literary Movement held at Nagpoor on 10.03.2013.

59. Participated as a guest in UGC National Seminar on Status of

Women in India During 20th Century- A Historical Perspective on 6-7 Sept 2013 at Dharma Appa Rao College, Nuzvid (written a message in the proceedings of the seminar.( Presented a Note on the theme)

60. Presided over a session in a ICHR National Seminar on Post-

Independence Social Movements in Andhra Pradesh- A Study & Review on 26-27 October 2013 at SKVT Colege, Rajahmundry.’

61. Presented a paper on “ Facets and Facts of Women’s Movement” in

a ICHR National Seminar on Post- Independence Social Movements in Andhra Pradesh- A Study & Review on 26-27 October 2013 at SKVT Colege, Rajahmundry.

62. Presented a paper on “ Identity of Tribal Women- Theoretical

Questions” in UGC National Seminar on Status of Tribal Women in India-Issues and Challenges of their Empowerment on 7-8 Feb 2014 held at Dept.of Sociology and Social Work, ANU

63. Presented a paper on “Ambedkar on Women’s Liberation-

Relevance” in ICHR National Seminar on Ambedkar’s Contribution in Nation Building- Historical Role, Relevance and Contemporary Challenges held at JNU, New Delhi on 24-25 Feb 2014, ( Chaired a session)

64. Presented a paper on “ Dalit Historiogrphy- Issues and Challenges” in

International Conference on The Caste Question and Historian’s Craft held at Centre for Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi, on 26-28.Feb 2014

65. Presented a paper on “ Empowerment of Dalit Women- Issues and

Challenges” in International Seminar on Gender Mainstreaming -

Issues and Strategies for Empowerment, held at Durgabai Deshmukh Centre for Women’s Studies on 5- 6 March 2014

66. Presented a paper on “Ideology of Dalit Movement in Andhra

Pradesh” in UGC National Seminar on Perspectives of Social Movements, held at Dravidian University, Kuppam on 2-3 April, 2014. ( Chaired a session)

67. Chaired a session in a national seminar on Early and Medieval

History of Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh held at ANU campus, Ongple, on 22-23 November, 2014

68. Acted as a resource person and presented a plenary lecture on “

Economic and Political Empowerment of Rural Women” in a national Seminar on Gender Justice – Empowerment of Rural Women in India at JMJ College for Women, Tenali on 15th December 2014.

69. Delivered a plenary lecture on “ Violation of Dalit’s Human Rights in

A.P” in a national seminar on Human Rights – A Study & Review at Dharma Appa Rao College, Nuzvid, on 17-18, December 2014.also chaired a session.

70. Acted as a resource person and delivered a lecture on ‘ The Growing

Role of Women in Industries’ in an UGC International Seminar on Industrial Relations and Human Relations in the Era of Globalization, held on 5-8 Feb 2015

71. Plenary lecture on ‘ Socio- Economic Profile of Marginalized Women’

in UGC National Seminar on Socio- Economic Profile of Marginalised Sections in Andhra Layola College, Vijayawada on 12-13 February 2015.

72. Presented paper on ‘Hindu Philosophy and Buddhist Philosophy’ in

Annual Conference on Buddhism at Nagarjuna Sagar on 22-23 Feb 2015.

73. Chaired a session in a National Seminar on Social Philosophy of Dr. B.R Ambedkar held at Ambedkar Chair, ANU on March 30- 31, 2015 and presented a paper on ‘ Ambedkar and Prabuddha Bharat’.

74. Participated in a workshop on Epigraphy at Bapuji Museum,

Vijayawada, organized by Dept of Archaeology and Museums, Hyderabad and AP, CRDA, Vijayawada on 9-10 October 2015

75. Chaired a session and presented paper on ‘ Buddhism and Social Democracy’ in an International Seminar on Buddhism and Establishment of Democratic Society- The Way Forward during 15-16 Nov, 2015 at Dept. of Anthropology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

76. Presented paper on ‘Philosophical Background of Dalit Literature’ in

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77. Presented a paper on ‘Ambedkar on Democracy- Relevance’ in

National Seminar on Dr. B.R.Ambedkar and the Making of Modern India, held at Dr. Ambedkar Chair, A.N.U on 20th March 2016.

78. Participated in a National Seminar on Men and Musculinities in

South India on 21-22 March 2016 at Sri Padmavathi Mahila University, Tirupati

79. Participated in a seminar on Fundamentals of Temple Architecture

at Bapuji Museum, Vijayawada, organized by Dept. of Archeology and Museums, Hyderabad on 28th March 2016.

80. Participated as guest in a National Seminar on Prevention of

Women Trafficking and Rescue, Rehabilitation & Reintegration of Victims in Andhra Pradesh, held Dept of Sociology and Social Work, AN.U on 09.06.2016.

81. Invited lecture on ‘Myth and Reality on Tribal Woman’ in a National

Seminar on Sensitization on Welfare Schemes for Education, Health , Culture, Socio- Economic Status and Conservation of Tribal Community on 8-9 Sept. 2016 at Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry.

Seminars organized (8)

1. Organised a two day workshop on New Approaches in Indian Historiography on 15-16 Feb 2008 at Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Srisailam Campus

2. UGC National seminar on Contribution of Andhaka Sects to the Growth and Development of Buddhism on 21-23 Jan 2011 held at Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, Acharya Nagarjuna University. Acted as a treasurer.

3. UGC National Seminar on Relavence of Gandhiji’s Constructive

Programme, 9-10 October 2009 4. Organized a two day UGC National Seminar on Social Dimensions of

Buddhism on 16-17 Sept 2011. Acted as a director of the seminar. 5. UGC National Seminar on Impact of Buddhism and Jainism on

Gandhian Philosophy 2011 6. Organized a two day UGC National on Impact of Buddhism on other

Ideologies on 8-9 Feb 2013. 7. Organized a two day workshop on Contemporary Debates on

Gender Studies on 27-28 Feb 2013 8. Two day UGC National Seminar on Dimensions of Violence Against

Women on 25-26 March 2013

PUBLICATIONS (56) 1. “Boudham- Samajika Viplavacharana” (Buddhism and Social Revolution) in

Ekalavya octo 1996 p.24.(Telugu) 2. "Streejati Atmabandhuvu Ambedkar”( Ambedkar as an Emancipator of

Women) in Ekalavya Dec 1996 pp.8-9(Telugu) 3. “Dalit Women's writing in Telugu". Economic and Political Weekly. April 25 -

May 1. 1998.pp.ws-21-24. 4. "Joshua Sahityam-Samajika Spruha"(Social Awareness in the Literature of

Joshua) in Proceedings of A.P.History Congress . 1998. Hyderabad pp.161-165(Telugu).

5. "An Account of Tribal Culture in Medieval Andhra" (Summary) in

Proceedings of A.P.History Congress. 1999. Narasapur. p.79. 6. “Acculturation of Tribal communities in Medieval Andhra” in Proceedings of

South Indian History Congress 2000. Warangal. pp.328-333.

7. “Erukala vari Samajika Jeevanam-Stree”( Social Life of the Erukulas and the

Role of Women) in Vangmayi. April-June 2003. Vol.VI, No.2.pp.30-32(Telugu).

8. "Sati and Ritual Status" in Proceedings of A.P.History Congress.

2003.Tirupati.pp.93-95. 9. "Grameena Telanganalo Peedita Vargala Streelapai Himsa Charitraka Nepathyam"(Voilence Against Downtrodden Women in Telangana Region-

Historical Background) in A. Satyanarayana. M.Venkateswararao and G. Venkatarajam(eds) Retreaving the Past: History and Culture of Telangana 2004 Hyderabad : of Dept.of History, Osmania University .pp.231-236.

10. "Veera Saiva Reforms for women in Medieval Deccan" in Recent Trends in Historical Studies 2004 ( Festschrift to Prof.R.Soma Reddy) New Delhi, pp.52-56. 11. "Peasant life in Medieval Andhra" in Researches in Archaeology, History and Culture in the New Millennium Vol.II 2004 (Dr.P.V.Parabrahma Sastry

Felicitation Volume).New Delhi.pp.393-397.

12."Folklore as Source Material for Subaltern Historiography" in Proceedings of A.P.History Congress 2004. Vijayawada pp.253-255(co-author). 13. "Alternative Religious Philosophy in Pre-Colonial Andhra - Vemana and Virabrahmam" in P.Chenna Reddy (ed) Readings in Society and Religion of Medieval South India 2005 New Delhi pp.200-208. 14.”Jambapuranam : A Symbol of Dalit Self Respect” in Proceedings of A.P.History Congress 2005, Nagarjuna Sagar (Summary).pp.161. 15.”Kingshipship, Ritual Sovergnity and Legitimization of Power” in V. Kishan Rao and A. Satyanarayana(eds) A Thousand Lawrels-Dr.Sadiq Naqvi vol II, Hyderabad 2005. pp.637-645. 16. “Mahila Udyamam – Sameeksha” ( Review of Women’s Movement) in Charcha, Feb.- March, 2006.pp.3-4. 17. “Charitra Rachana – Nootana Drukpadam”( Recent Trends in Historical Writings) in Manacharitra - Samskruti, March 2006. 18. “Dalita Streela Sahityamu – Ambedkarism Prabhavam”( Impact of Ambedkarism on Dalit Women Writings) in Dalit Voice, April 2006.pp.16-19.

19. “Asthitva Rahityamlo Girijana Stree” (Tribal Women in Identitylessness) in Samajika Nyayam, Jan. 2006.pp.19-21( Telugu).pp.19-21 20. "History of Dalit Movement and its Reflections on Literature" in Dalit Rights 2006 New Delhi.pp.179-191. 21. ”Religion and State in Medieval Andhra” in Ithihasa Darpan July-Sept. 2006 vol.I. NO.2 PP.24-32(co-author). 22."Alienation of the Tribals ; A Case Study of Chenchus of Andhra Pradesh" in R.M.Sarkar (ed) Land and Forest Rights of the Tribals Today, Delhi2006. 23. Social Mobility Among the Artisan Communities in Medieval Andhra, in Proceedings of A.P. History Congress, Siddepet, 2006.pp.221(co-author). 24. “Attadugu Charitra” (History of the Down Trodden) in Bahujana Keratalu monthly Feb-March, 2007, pp.9-11(Telugu). 25. “Samajika Udyamalu- Dalita streelu” ( Dalit Women in Social Movements) in Samanthara Voice Monthly May 2007.pp.14-16. 26."Ellamma Kadha- Tatvika Drukpadham”(Ellamma Katha-Philosophical Dimensions) Vangmayi July- Sept.2007 vol.IX no.3 pp. 29-32. 27. ”Joshuva Prasangikata”(Relevance of Joshuva) in Bahujana Keratalu

monthly Sept.2007.pp 17-20. 28. “Nurella Udyama Phalam Chunduru Vijayam” ( Victory of Chunduru in Hundred Years of Dalit Movement) in Charcha monthly 2007 october pp.17-20. 29. ”Dalita Bahujanula Vimuktigitam Jyotiba Phule”(Jyotiba Phule as an Emancipator of Dalits and Bahujans) in Bahujana Keratalu monthly Nov 2007 pp.7-13. 30. ”Status of Women in Medieval Andhra Society”in P. Chenna Reddy (ed) Krishnabhinandana- Archaeological, Historical and Cultural Studies New Delhi 2008, Research India .pp.225-227. 31. ”The Jangamas- A Socio- Historical Study” in Proceedings of A.P.History Congress 2007 Kadapa.pp.294-296. 32. ”Dalita Udyama Charitra 1906-1932” (History of Dalit Movement 1906-1932) in Charitraka Parishoshana Half- Yearly Journal of Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Jan- June 2008, vol I. no.2.pp.147-154.

33. ”Tholinati Dalita Udyama Nirmata Bhagyareddy Varma”( Bhagya Reddy

Varma as a Pioneer to Dalit Movement) in Bahujana Keratalu May 2008 pp.11-13.

34. ”Acculturation of Tribal and Elite Cultures in Srisailam” in Charitraka

Parishodhana July- Dec 2008 pp.94-96. 35. ”Revival of Buddhism in Andhra” in Anjanappa (ed) The Relevance of

Buddhism in Contemporary Society 2009 Hyderabad. Pp 159-163.. 36. “Bouddha Nagarikatha”( Buddhist Civilization) in Bahujana Keratalu May

2009. pp. 37. “Dr. Ambedkar and Revival of Buddhism” in Acharya Nagarjuna Universty

Journal.of Humanities. Jan –June 2009, Vol no. 1, No.1, pp. 60-65. 38. “Socio-political Order in Medieval Andhra” P.Chenna Reddy (ed)

Soundarya Sri Studies of Indian History 2009, New Delhi. 39. “Social Dimensions of Andhra Buddhism” in Badru Naik and V.

Rajasekhar(eds) Buddhism:World Peace and Harmony, Hyderabad: Sree Bhagavan Publications, 2010. pp.215-222

40. “Buddhism and Social Change” in Acharya Nagarjuna Universty

Journal.of Humanities. Dec 2009, Vol no.1, No.2, pp. 103-107.. 41. “Devadasis in Transition- A Dalit Perspective” in P. Chenna Reddy (ed)

Felicitation Volume of Prof. Rajayyan, 2010, New Delhi: Research India, pp. 210-219.

42. “Kingship, Ritual Sovereignty and Legitimization of Power in Medieval

Andhra” in P. Chenna Reddy(ed) Sahiti Sourabha: Studies in Indian Culture and Literature ( festschrift to Dr. Janumaddi Hanumath Sastry) 2010, New Delhi: Research India Press.pp.213-220

43. “Women in Andhra Buddhism” in Ithihaasa, vol.35, Jan 2009- Dec 2011, pp.81-88.

44. “Dalits and Buddhism” in D.Pulla Rao(ed), Development of Scheduled Castes in India- Issues and Challenges, Delhi: Serials, pp193-202., 2012

45. “Facets and Facts of Women’s Movement” in P. Abel Raja Babu (ed) Post-

Independence Social Movements in Andhra Pradesh- A Study & Review, 2013, pp. 15-16.

46. “Social Mobility among Tribal Communities in Medieval Andhra” in ANU Journal of Humanities, Vol. IV, No. 1&2, June- Dec 2012, pp. 185-194

47. ” Violence and Constitutional Guarantees to Against Women in India” in Global Journal for Research Analysis August 2014, ISSN No. 2277-8160, pp. 4-6.

48. “ Education and Economic Empowerment of Tribal Women” in Arts and Education- International Research Journal, vol.I, Issue.1, ISSN- 2349-1353, pp.175-179.

49. “ Status of Women in Seemandhra” in K.Viyyanna Rao & M.Koteswar Rao (eds) Development of New State of Andhra Pradesh- A Vision Document New Delhi, 2014,pp. 157-163.

50. ‘Constitution and Women’s Rights’ in Facets of Gender Discrimination and Violence, ed. Challapalli Swaroopa Rani, 2015, Vijayawada, ISBN-978-93-5212-179-3, pp.247-254.

51. ‘Intensification with Challenges and Suggestions of the Higher Education System in India’ in I. Victoria Susan (ed) Classrooms of the Future: Interplay of Educational Psychology and Technology , proccedings of National Seminar at Dept of Education, ANU, Hyderabad, 2015, pp127-132.

52. “Dalita Sahityam” in V.Ramakrishna Reddy (ed) Comprehensive History

of Andhra Pradesh vol.viii. 2016, pp.

53. ‘Bouddham- Jateeyata’ in Buddha Bhoomi, May 2016( Telugu)

54. ‘Bharathadesa Charithralo Bouddham Pradhanyata’ in Veekshanam June 2016,pp.33-( Telugu).

55. ‘Religion, State and Society in Medieval Andhra’ in M. Srinivas Rao and L.Atchamamba (eds) Recent Trends in Historical & Cultural Studies ( Festschrift in Honor of Prof. G. Venkata Ramaiah), Srisailam, 2016, ISBN- 978-81-9211-675-4, pp.135-141.

56. ‘Buddhism and Social Transformation in Andhra’ in Yagati Chinna Rao, D. Venkateswar Reddy and B. Ramachandra Reddy (eds), Musings on South India ( festschrift to Konda Srinivasulu), Meena Publications, Delhi, pp.69-77.

BOOKS : (5)

1. Caste, Religion and State in Medieval South India, Research India Publications, New Delhi, 2014, ISBN- 978- 93-84144-51-7

2. Facets of Gender Discrimination and Violence, Vijayawada, 2014(ed), ISBN- 978-93-5212-179-3.

3. Tribe- Peasant- Elite Dynamics in Medieval Andhra, Research India Publications, New Delhi, 2015, ISBN- 978-93-84144-96-8.

Creative Writings:

1. Published A Collection of poetry entitled Mankenapuvvu in 2005. Hyderabad.

2. Asthitvagaanam in 2012. Vijayawada BOOKS AND JOURNALS EDITED: (5)

1. Edited a collection of poetry Padunekkinapata 1995 (Telugu). 2. Acted as a founder Editor to the Journal Charitraka Parishodhana from

Potti Sriramulu Telugu University.(Half-yearly). 3. Acted as member in the editorial board of Mana Charirta- Samskruti

monthly 4. Presently acting as Editor to the Journal Bahujana Keratalu monthly 5. Presently acting as a member in the editorial board of Samanthara Voice

REFRESHER/ORIENTATION COURSE ATTENDED (4) 1. Summer School in Women Studies organized by All India Women's Studies

Association and Asmitha Resource Culture for Women in Hyderabad March-April 1997.

2. Attended UGC Refresher Course during 5.8.2002 to 26.8.2002 at Nagarjuna University, Guntur

3. Attended Orientation Course during 10.12.2002 to 9.1.2003 at University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad. 4. Attended UGC Refresher Course during 27th Jan. 2003 to 16th Feb.2003,

P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam. MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS/ EXTRA CURRICULAR. 1. Life Member A.P. History Congress 2. Member South Indian History Congress 3. Member FOSSILS 4. Member All Indian Association of Women Studies Obtained UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Obtained UGC Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) Published Poetry, Stories and Essays on Socio-political aspects.

My Poetry and Short Stories have been translated into English and Hindi languages. Some of my poems have been prescribed for a syllabus in M.A. English course in Sri Padmavathi Mahila University. Administrative Experience Acted as Head of the Department, Dept. of History and Culture of Telugu Speaking People Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Srisailam campus from 08.12.2004 to 03.03.2008. Acted as Head, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur from 28.08.2010 to 30.08.2012. Acted as Chief Warden to I.P.L Hostel, ANU from 6.7.2012 to 10.08.2015. Presently acting as Director, Centre for Women’s Studies, ANU from 1.11.2012 to date. Presently acting as Chairperson, Board of Studies, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies ( 2012- 2014) Academic Advisor in History and Women Studies, Centre for Distance Education, ANU from 01.08.2015 Member

Member of Council for Social Development, ICSSR from 2012- 2014

Member of advisory committee, Dr. Durgabai Deshmukh Centre for Women’s Studies, Andhra University, for 12th plan period( 2012-17)

Member of Advisory Committee, Mahatma Jyothirao Phule Study

Centre, ANU since 2015-

Member of Advisory Committee, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Study Centre, Dr Bheem Rao Ambedkar Central University, Lucknow. 2015-

Member of Board of Studies, Dept. of History and Tourism, Maris

Stella College, Vijayawada. 2012- 15 Member of advisory committee of ICSSR project on ‘Problems and

Future of Young Tribal Women Widows in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh States- An Empirical and Comparative Study’ under Prof. Bhattu Ramesh, Dean, School of Folk and Tribal Lore, P.S.Telugu University, Warangal from 01.08.2015 to 30.07.2017.

Awards (9) Won Cash Prize from Susila Narayana Reddy Trust in 2002 for poetry

Publication.

Won Nalam Krishna Rao Dharmanidhi Puraskaram from P.S.Telugu University in 2002.

Won Vimalasanthi Sahiti Trust Award for the year 2006. .

Won a literary award from Potti Sriramulu Telugu University. Mankenapuvu was selected as the best book for the year 2007.

Laadli Media Award for the year 2009-2010.

Won Mahakavi Gurram Jashuva Sahitya Purskaram on 28th Sept 2014 from Govt. of A.P

Obtained Navayuga Kavichakravarthi Gurram Joshuva Puraskaram from Janapada Kalapeetham, Addanki, March 2015

Obtained Gurram Joshuva Puraskar- 2015 from United Forum for S.C, S.T Employees, Warangal on 28th September, 2015.

Obtained Dr. Ambedkar National Award from Dalit Open University, Phirangipuram, 13th July 2016.

Outreach Programmes/ Invited Lectures (68)

1. Delivered a guest lecture on ‘Buddhism and Social Justice’ in a conference on Perspectives of Dalit Politics and Culture at Kakinada on 14th September 2008. 2. Delivered a lecture on ‘ Empowerment of Dalit Women’ on 14.11.2008 at N.S.S Orientation and Training Programme held at Achrya Nagarjuna University 3. Delivered a lecture on ‘Ambedkar and Buddhism’ at Dalita Samskema Samgham, Vijayawada. On 06.12.2008.

4. Delivered a lecture on ‘Role of Dr. Ambrdkar on Revival of Buddhism’ at 5th Annual Conference of Ambedkar Dharma Porata Samithi, Nellore on 25.12.2008.

5. Participated in a book releasing function Dalita Udyaman Velugu

Nidalu by Dr.P. Kesav Kumar, delivered a lecture on ‘Contemporary Dalit Movement’ at Hyderabad on 03.03 2009.

6. Participated in a book releasing function Nagative Kadhalu, by Camera

Vijay Kumar on 08.03.2009. at Hyderabad on 08.03.2009.

7. Delivered a lecture on Buddhism and Social Rennaisance’ held at Vijayawada by SC,ST,BC welfare Association on 15.03.2009.

8. Delivered a lecture on ‘Ambedkar’s Perspective of Buddhist Revolution

and Counter Revolution’ held at Nellore on 20.03.2009.

9. Delivered a lecture on ‘Impact of Buddhism on Indian Constitution’ held at Railway Institute, Vijayawada, on 14.04.2009.

10. Delivered a lecture on ‘Social Philosophy of Buddhism’ held at Press

Club, Vijayawada,on 14.04.2009.

11. Delivered a lecture on ‘Relevance of Ambedkar in the Contemporary Society” at inaugural function of an organization REACH at Vemuru, Guntur dt. On 14.04.2009.

12. Delivered a guest lecture on Buddhist Revolution and Counter Revolution in Ancient India held at Press club, organized by Ambekar Dharma Porata Samithi, Vijayawada branch on August.2009.

13. Delivered a guest lecture on ‘Dr. Ambedkar’s conversion into Buddhism and its Impact on Dalit Masses’ on 14th October 2009 at Kakinada organized by Bouddha Dhamma Prerana Sangh, Kakinada.

14. Delivered a guest lecture on ‘Buddhist Sites of Tourist Importance’ on

30th October 2009 at Dept of History, S.R.R& C.V.R College, Vijayawada.

15. Delivered a guest lecture on ‘Women and Leadership’ in a training

program held at Good Shepherd Convent, Thadepalli, Guntur Dt. on 11.11.2009.

16. Delivered a lecture on ‘Ambedkar’s perspective of women’s liberation

held at Press club, Vijayawada, on 06.12.2009.

17. Delivered a lecture on ‘Relevance of International Women’s Day’ on 08th March 2010, held at Mangalagiri by Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Trust, Vemana Sahitya Vedika, A.P.Praja Natya Mandali, Mangalagiri Buddha Vihara Trust.

18. Delivered a lecture on “Indigenous Dalit Culture” at Social Service

centre, Vijayawada, organized by A.P.Dalit Social Watch on 20.03.2010.

19. Book releasing function an reviewed the book Essence of Buddhism at Ongole, organized by ANU P.G.Centre on 23.03.2010.

20. Delivered a guest lecture on “ Facets of Andhra Buddhism” in Dept. of

History, Maris Stella College, Vijayawada on 26th August 2010.

21. Delivered a guest lecture on ‘Progress of Women in post- 18th century’ in Montissori Mahila Kalasala, Vijayawada on 17th Sept 2010.

22. Delivered a lecture on ‘Buddhism and Dalit Native Culture’ held at

Ambedkar Bhavan, Guntur, by Dalit and Bahujan Forum on October 2010.

23. Delivered a lecture on ‘ Mahatma Phule and Social Revolution’ held at

Ambedkar Bhavan, Guntur, by SC, ST, BC Federation on 28th Nov 2010.

24. Delivered a lecture on Dalits and Buddhism’ held at A.L College, Guntur by Samatha Organization on 05th Dec 2010.

25. Delivered a lecture on ‘Hindu Philosophy and Buddhist Philosophy’ held at Visakhapatnam on 25th Dec 2010.

26. Delivered a lecture on ‘Contribution of Savitri Bai Phule for Social

Revolution in Modern India’ held at Tenali, organized by SC, ST Employees Federation( SEF) on 3rd Jan 2011..

27. Delivered a lecture on ‘Savitri Bai Phule and Women’s Education’ held

at Ongole, organized by Bahujan Teacher’s Association(BTA), on 8th Jan 2011.

28. Participated in TV.1 live show and gave an interview on ‘ Dalits and

Political Power. Sept 2010.

29. Participated in HMTV panel discussion on ‘ Impact of SEZ’s on Women’, telecasted Dec 2010.

30. Participated in AIR programme on 28th Nov.2012. delivered a lecture on

Joshuva’s Perception of Women.

31. Delivered a lecture on Role of Youth in Nation Building in NSS in Maris Stella College, Vijayawada on 11.02.2013

32. Delivered a lecture on Towards in Reaching Goals of UNO’s 21st

Century’s Goals of Women’s Development at St.Joseph’s College for Education for Women on 21.03.2013.

33. Delivered a lecture on Impact of Buddhism on Telugu Literature in

All India Radio on 08.05.2013.

34. Delivered a lecture on Buddhism and Women in All India Radio on 15.05.2013.

35. Delivered a lecture on “ Understanding Gender” in Maris Stella College,

Vijayawada, on 20.07.2013.

36. Delivered a lecture on “Women Empowerment” in NSS training programme, held at NSS office, ANU on 20.12.2013.

37. Delivered a lecture on ‘ Caste and Gender- Questions of Dalit, Bahujan,

Adivasi and Minority Women’ at D.D.D.Centre for Women’s Studies, Andhra University on 29.04.2014.

38. Delivered a lecture on ‘Violence on Women’ at Maris Stella College,

Vijayawada on 07.11.2014.

39. Delivered a lecture on ‘ Contribution of Savitribai Phule for Women’s Education’ on 03.01.2015 at Savitribai Phule Educational and Charitable Trust, Visakhapatnam.

40. Delivered a lecture on’ Soft Skills and Employability Skills’ on 18th

February 2015 at Maris Stella College, Viyawada.

41. Delivered a lecture on ‘Relevance of Buddhism in Contemporary Political Situation’ at Addanki, organized by Janapada Kalapeetham on 01.03.2015

42. Delivered a lecture on ‘ Nationalism and Dalits’ on 12th July 2015 at

Santhi Chakra International, Hyderabad

43. Delivered a lecture on ‘Relevance of Gurram Joshuva’ on 28th September 2015 at Govt. Junior College, Nagarjuna Sagar

44. Delivered a lecture on ‘ Recent Trends in Historical Studies’ on 30th

September, 2015 at A.G & S.G.S Degree College of Arts & Science, Vuyyuru,

45. Delivered a lecture on’ Women in Telangana Movement’ held at Dept. of

History, Maris Stella College, Vijayawada on 15th December 2015.

46. Participated in a book releasing function of Nannu ganna naa thalli by P.Anjaaih at Guntur, on 20.02.2016

47. Delivered a lecture on ‘Nationalism’ in a seminar on Brahmanavada

Vidya Samsthalu, organized by Samajika Parivarthana Kendram, Vijayawada on 27.02.2016

48. Delivered a lecture on ‘Fraternity of Buddhism’ in 2nd Navyandhra

Pradesh Bouddha Sammelan at Elur on 12th March 2016.

49. Delivered a lecture on ‘Contemperienity of Buddhism’ in a an 18th annual celebrations of Janapada Kalapeetham, Addanki, on 13th March 2016

50. Presided over a session on ‘ Attacks on Universities’ in a seminar on

Edi Desabhakti at Vijayawada on 27th March 2016.

51. Delivered lecture on ‘Contribution of G.Laxminarasaiah for Literature at in a seminar on the occasion of Sambhuka’s death anniversary at Mangalagiri on 01.04.2016

52. Delivered a lecture on ‘Contribution of Ambedkar in Nation Building’ at Guntur, in Amnedkar Dairy Releasing Function, organized by All India Yuvajana Sangham on 09.04.2016.

53. Delivered lecture on ‘Buddhism – Hinduism – Nationalism’ in a seminar

on Dr. Ambedkar on Indian State, Economy & Civil Society, on 09.04.2016 at Tenali, organized by Samajika Parivarthana Kendram.

54. Delivered lecture on ‘Philosophical Background of Bahujan Literature –

Challenges’ in annual conference of Bahujana Rachayitala Vedika on 10th April. 2016 at Vijayawada.

55. Delivered lecture on ‘ Contemporary Relevance of Ambedkar’s Ideology’

at Guntur, organized by A.P. Schedule Caste Commission on 10th April, 2016

56. Delivered a lecture on ‘Role of Phule- Ambedkar in Making of Modern

India’, at Sri Vahini Engineering College, Tiruvur on 11.04.2016.

57. Presided a seminar on ‘Evolution of Indian Nationalism’ held at Vijayawada by Social Sciences Trust on 01. O5.2016.

58. Delivered a lecture on a Vendy Donigar’s Book ‘ Hindus- An Alternative

Culture’ at Vijayawada, organized by Prajasahiti on 15.05.2016.

59. Delivered a lecture on ‘Issues and Challenges of Democracy in 21st Century’ at Chirala, organized by Dalit Handloom Weaver’s Association on 21.05.2016.

60. Presided a lecture programme on ‘ Social Revolution in India- Analyses

of Jyothi Rao Phule, B.R.Ambedkar and Karl Marx, organized by Makineni Basava Punnaiah Vignana Kendram, Vijayawada on 29.05.2016.

61. Delivered lecture on’ Women Empowerment- Challenges’ at NSS

Training programme, A.N.U on 28th June 2016

62. Participated in TV Programme on ‘ Buddhist Sites in Krishna River Basin’ on 27th july 2016.

63. Delivered lecture on ‘ Contribution of Tripuraneni Ramaswamy Choudari

for Non- Brahmine Movement in Andhra Pradesh’ on 9th September 2016 at Guntur, organized by Tripuraneni Ramaswamy Choudari Puraskara Committee

64. Delivered lecture on ‘ Ambedkar on Religion and Politics’ on 22nd September 2016 at Guntur, organized by Republican Party of India

65. Delivered lecture on ‘Contribution of Jyothirao Phule for Social

Reformation’ on 24th September 2016 at ANU

66. Delivered lecture on ‘Gurram Joshuva’s Literature and Women’s Liberation’ on 26th September 2016 at Guntur, organized by Mahakavi Joshuva Kala Peetham

67. Delivered lecture on ‘ Gurram Joshuva’s Literature on Nationalism’ held

on 28th September 2016 at Vijayawada, organized by Joshuva Samskrutika Vedika

68. Delivered lecture on ‘ Writing Dalit History and Literature’ on 1st October,

2016 at Visakhapatnam, organized by Bahujana Rachayitala Vedika

69. Delivered lecture on ‘ Relevance of Buddhism in Contemporary India’ on 8th October, 2016 organized by Buddhist Society of India on its annual conference at Amaravathi

70. Delivered lecture on ‘ Contribution of Tripuraneni Ramaswamy Choudari

for Non- Brahmine Movement in Andhra Pradesh’ on 9th September 2016 at Guntur, organized by Tripuraneni Ramaswamy Choudari Puraskara Committee