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Vol. XVIII : No. 4 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION JANUARY - MARCH 2017

Prof. S. V. Raju Appointed as Chairman, APSCHE

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEEChief Patron : Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor, A.N.U.

Patrons : Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Rector, A.N.U.

Prof. K. John Paul, Registrar, A.N.U.

Prof. Noorbasha Abdul, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law.

Prof. B.Victor Babu, Principal, ANU College of Sciences.Dr.P.P.S. Paul Kumar, Principal, ANU College of Physical Education.Prof. E.Sreenivasa Reddy, Principal, ANU College of Engineering & Technology.Prof. A.Prameela Rani, Principal, ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Chief Editor: Prof. K.Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, ANU.

Editorial Board: Prof.K.Rosaiah, Dept. of Statistics, ANU; Prof. G.V.Chalam, Dept. of Commerce, ANU; Dr.K.Gangadhara Rao,Dept. of Computer Science & Technology, ANU; Dr.K.Somasekhar, Dept. of Rural Development, ANU;Dr.B.Karuna, Dept. of English, ANU; Dr.Saraswathi Raju Iyer, Dept. of Sociology & Social Work, ANU;Dr.Sandhya Cole, Dept. of Physics, ANU; Dr.V.Tulasi Das, Dept. of Human Resource Management, ANU;President, ANUTA; Finance Officer; President, VIKASA, ANU.

E-mail : shiela.newsletter@gmail.com

Prof. S. Vijaya Raju, Department of Commerce & Business Administration, ANU, was appointed as theChairman of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. He hasbeen working in ANU since 1979. He served the university in several key positions as the Dean, Faculty ofCommerce, Board of Studies Chairman, Member of Executive Council and Academic Senate in ANU and thePrincipal of the ANU College of Arts, Commerce and Law.

It is a matter of great pride that a professor from the university has been chosen to head the State Council.Endowed with vast academic and administrative experience, it is hoped that Prof. Raju would lead highereducation in the right path in the new state of Andhra Pradesh. The Vice - Chancellor of ANU Prof. A. RajendraPrasad, the Rector and the Registrar congratulated him on his singular achievement. Greetings and goodwishes poured in from all sections of the university community.

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Date Particulars02.01.2017 Mathematics Department meeting

24.02.2017 International conference, Dept. of Social Welfare,Govt. of A.P. with Centre for Mahayana BuddhistStudies.

27.02.2017 SC to AS Meeting

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ENGAGEMENTS

Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor

09.03.2017 Finance Committee Meeting at Velagapudi

10.03.2017 ANU Library visitSeminar on Corporate Social Responsibility

11.03.2017 Board of Research Studies Meeting17.03.2017 Executive Council Meeting20.03.2017 University College of Arts, Commerce & Law -

College Day Celebration

21.03.2017 Meeting with Chief Superintendent of Spot ValuationCentre & Board of Studies Chairpersons (UG)

22.03.2017 Ambedkar Chair Inauguration23.03.2017 Academic Senate Meeting24.03.2017 National Conference on Communication

Meeting at St. Joseph’s College of Education forWomen, Guntur.University College of Sciences - College daycelebrations.

Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao and Prof. S. Vijaya Raju,senior professors of the Department of Commerce andBusiness Administration, ANU, retired from service onattaining superannuation on 31-03-2017. The Vice-ChancellorProf. A. Rajendra Prasad attended as Chief Guest while thePrincipal, College of Arts, Commerce and Law, Prof.Noorbasha Abdul, presided over the felicitation function.Other distinguished guests include the Vice-Chairmen ofAPSCHE, Prof. P. Narasimha Rao and Prof. Valli Kumari,the Secretary Dr. Varadarajan, the Rector of ANU, Prof.K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao and the Registrar of ANU, Prof. K.John Paul. In a well-attended felicitation function, speakerslauded their services to the University and severalaccomplishments during their career.

Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao was appointed as lecturer inMarch 1979 and served the university in many academicand administrative positions, as Special Officer(Examinations) member of Academic Senate, Registrar,Rector, In-charge Vice-Chancellor and Vice - Chancellor ofAcharya Nagarjuna University. He has to date guided 15M.Phil. and 14 Ph.D. scholars and has more than150publications in reputed National and International Journals.

Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao has received many awards suchas Best Teacher Award in 2009, Best Research Paper Awardfrom ICSI and ANU. Outstanding Excellence Award in 2012from USA, Implementing Telugu in University Administrationin 2013, Honorary rank of Colonel in 2014. VocationalExcellence in Educational Service in 2014 and UNESCO UgadiPuraskaram in 2015.

Prof. S.Vijaya Raju was appointed as lecturer inNovember 1979. A dedicated teacher that he is, Prof. S.Vijaya Raju has received many awards prominent of thembeing Best Teacher Award in 2015. He has to date guided 04M.Phil. and 25 Ph.D. scholars and has more than 35publications in reputed National and International Journals.He has served the University in many capacities as Memberof Executive Council, Member of Academic Senate, SpecialOfficer (Examinations), Dean, Faculty of Commerce &Management, Principal, College of Arts, Commerce & Law,Member of various committees of Administrative Academicand Financial Matters of the University. At present Prof. Rajuis the Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Council of HigherEducation, Andhra Pradesh.

The two professors were felicitated in a grand mannerby the university officials, faculty and students.

SUPERANNUATION FUNCTION

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SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS ORGANISED

DEPARTMENT OF HRM – INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

The Department of Human Resource Management,ANU, organised a UGC International Seminar on CorporateSocial Responsibility (ISCSR 2017) on 10th March, 2017. Sri

Prof. P. Koteswara Rao, Prof. N.Vijaya Ratnam, EmeritusProfessor, ANU graced the occasion. Dr. R. Siva Ram Prasadwas the convener for GSCSR – 2017.

Kamineni Srinivasa Rao, Minister for Health and MedicalEducation, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh was the Chief Guestwhile Sri Dhulipalla Narendra, MLA, was the Special Guest.Dr. Niraj Gupta, Head, School of Corporate Governance &Public Policy, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, New Delhi,gave the keynote address. Dr. Bommidala Sri KrishnaMurthy, Managing Director, BIC, Sri Grandhi Kantha Rao,Managing Director, Crane, Executive Council member, ANU,Sri A. Manickavel, Proprietor, Bharat Soap Works, Sri J.Murali Mohan, Managing Director, JOCIL, Rev. Dr. ArunKumar Mohanty, President & Director, AMG IndiaInternational, Mrs. Arimanda Vijaya Sarada Reddy,Secretary, Nalanda Group of Institutions, Sri M. PrabhakarRao, General Manager, Godfrey Phillips, India, Ltd. Prof.K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao, Rector, Prof. K. John Paul, Registrar,Prof. Noor Basha Abdul, Principal, University College of Artswere also present in the function.

DEPT. OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONINTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

The Department of Commerce and BusinessAdministration, ANU organized a Global Summit on CorporateSocial Responsibility (GSCSR 2017) during 29 – 31 March2017. Prof. S.Vijaya Raju, Chairman, APSCHE, Govt. of A.P.and Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, former Vice - Chancellor, ANU,were the esteemed Guests. Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice -Chancellor ANU, Prof. K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao, Rector, Prof.K. John Paul, Registrar, Prof. Noor Basha Abdul, Principal,University College of Arts, Prof. V. Chandra Sekhar Rao,Chairman, Board of Studies, (PG), ANU, Prof. G.V. Chalam,

BUDDHIST STUDIES - INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

The Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies organizedan International Seminar on Dr. B.R.Ambedkar and Buddhismduring 24 - 25 February 2017 in ANU. The Inaugural sessionwas attended by the Minister for Social Welfare Sri RavelaKishore Babu, Minister for Agriculture Sri P. Pulla Rao andMLA Sri D. Narendra while the valedictory was graced by theAP Assembly Speaker Dr. K. Siva Prasada Rao and theCollector Sri Kantilal Dande. The keynote address was givenby Prof. Valerian Rodriguez, Mangaluru University. TheVice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, the Rector, theRegistrar and other officials, faculty and students attended.The Director of the Seminar was Prof. Ch. Swarupa Rani.

CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Start- Up Summit The Center for Entrepreneurship Development organized atwo- day national level Start - Up Summit on 7th & 8th January2017. Students from technical and professional courses,belonging to various other states also participated in thesummit. The participants presented their innovative ideas andseveral of such ideas were purchased and financed by someinvestors from Gujarat, Bombay and Delhi. D. Harika, M.B.A.student of ANU bagged the first prize for her most creative andviable idea presentation. Mr. Madhava Reddy, founder & MD,Redmad Learning’s, Gujarat coordinated the program. Prof.Noorbasha Abdul, Director of Centre for EntrepreneurshipDevelopment, represented the ANU as venue partner in thesummit.

Motivational Awareness ProgramA Motivational Awareness Program was organized on

behalf of the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development on 13th

February 2017. Prof. Noorbasha Abdul, Director, presided overthe program. Mr. P. Abhishek, IAS Officer from Maharashtraspoke to the students and provided motivation for those who

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were aspiring to appear for the competitive examinations. Headvised the students to possess self - confidence and positivethinking to get success. Dr. P.V. Lakshmaiah, Chairman ofLakshmaiah Coaching Centre, Hyderabad, maintained thateven students coming from villages can also compete withthose belonging to cities.

Entrepreneurship Orientation ProgramThe Centre for Entrepreneurship

Development organized a one dayEntrepreneurship Orientation Programon 27th February, 2017. Mr. S.Ananda Reddy, Senior HR Manager,Hetero Drugs, Hyderabad, delivereda lecture followed by an interactivesession with the students and saidthat there are many employmentopportunities available in the Indianindustry, but students are supposedto acquire the necessaryemployability skills. Prof. NoorbashaAbdul, Director, Center forEntrepreneurship Development, presided over the program.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICSNational Seminar on SQC

The Department of Statistics organized a NationalSeminar on SQC, Reliability, Design of Experiments andOperations Research during 23 - 24 February 2017 in theUniversity. The seminar is aimed at providing interactionbetween theoreticians and practitioners of statistics fromAcademic Institutions, Research labs, Industries, Govt./Non-Govt. Organizations, Consultancy units etc., in the form ofscheduled invited lectures by eminent persons andcontributed paper presentations by researchers in the areasrelated to SQC, Reliability, Design of Experiments andOperations Research. Eminent personalities from MadrasUniversity, Annamalai University, Osmania University,Bharathiar University etc. delivered invited talks in theirrespective research areas. This National seminar has beenfunded by UGC-DRS-II (SAP).

Nearly 166 research scholars faculty members andstudents actively participated in this National Seminar. TheDirector of the Seminar was Prof. K. Rosaiah and theTreasurer of the Seminar was Prof. GVSR. Anjaneyulu.

A One day National Workshop on StatisticalComputation with R was organized by the Department ofStatistics, ANU on 22.02.2017. Nowadays, researchersrequire good computational skills. The statisticians, to analyzethe data, require suitable computational package R software,one such convenient Statistical Package. Seven practitionersof this software were invited as the resource persons.Participants from different places of India have been benefitedby this one day workshop. The Director of the Seminar wasProf. K. Rosaiah and the Treasurer of the Seminar was Prof.GVSR. Anjaneyulu.

National Workshop on “Statistical Computation with R”

Mahatma Jothirao Phule Study Centre conducted aseminar on the theme Marx and Ambedkarist Perspectivesin India on 3rd March, 2017. Prof. Noorbasha Abdul presidedover the seminar and Dr. B.V. Raghavulu, Director, Marx -Ambedkar Study Centre, Khammam delivered the keynotespeech. He said that the caste system in India is the principalobstacle for democracy and a just society and also observedthat as long as caste is not removed, unity of the workingclass is not possible. He highlighted the need for acoordinated effort between Marxists and Ambedkarists inorder to annihilate caste system in India and to achieve anegalitarian society.

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DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice - Chancellor ANU, Prof. PrasadRao, Appellate Authority, APPCB Andhra University,Vishakhapatnam, Prof. Noor Basha Abdul, Principal,University College of Arts, Commerce & Law, ANU and others.Prof. L. Jayasree, Head of the Department of Law was theDirector of the seminar.

Prof. S. Rama Krishna Rao, Vice - Chancellor,Krishna University, was the Chief Guest of the valedictoryfunction while Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Rector, ANU,gave the valedictory address, and Prof. K. John Paul gracedthe occasion. Professors, Research scholars and law collegestudents attended the seminar.

DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MASSCOMMUNICATION

The Department of Tourism & Hospitality Managementorganized a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on EmergingTrends in Tourism & Hospitality Industry during 20 – 21 March,2017. For the Inaugural Session, the Honorable Vice-Chancellor Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad was the Chief Guestand the Keynote Speaker was Prof. Galla Amareswar,Advisor to the A.P Government of Amravati Heritage City.Delegates submitted 90 papers in the four Technical Sessionsin two days. For the Valedictory Session, ANU Registrar Prof.John Paul was the Chief Guest and Mr. Rakesh David,General Manager, Orchid Star Hotel, Guntur, attended as aSpecial Guest.

The speakers explained how the world tourismorganizations in the “Tourism 2020 Vision” have acceptedthe role of tourism as an integral part of the global economyand importance within the field of sustainable development. Ithas become important to project India as an attractivedestination for all type of tourists across the world.

P. G. DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL STUDIES AND RESEARCH

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communica-tion, ANU conducted two days UGC Sponsored NationalWorkshop on Advertising and Newspaper Production during24-25 March, 2017. Suhail Mohammad, CommunicationOfficer, US Consulate, Hyderabad, Telangana was the ChiefGuest. Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice - Chancellor ANU, Prof.K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao, Rector, Prof. K. John Paul, Registrar,Prof. Noor Basha Abdul, Principal, University College of Arts,graced the occasion. Dr. G. Anita, Head of the Department ofLaw was the Director of the workshop. Research scholarsand students also participated.

Dr. B.R. AMBEDKAR CHAIRA National Seminar on Social Policy and Ambedkar

Ideology was organised by Dr. Ambedkar Chair in associationwith Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, New Delhi on 22nd March, 2017.Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice - Chancellor, ANU, presidingover the function, said that social policies were useful for theupliftment of the Dalits. Prof. N.Samuyelu, stressed thecontribution of Dr. Ambedkar for the better life of the Dalits.Prof. D.K.Varma, Dean, School of Education and SkillDevelopment & School of Law & Social Justice, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, Indore, gavethe keynote address and said that because of the failure ofsocial policies, Social Justice could not be achieved in India.

180 scholars participated and 70 scholars presentedtheir research papers in the National Seminar. The Valedictoryfunction was organized on 23rd March 2017, presided over byProf. N. Samuyelu. Prof. Krupachari and Dr. M. Ankaiahdelivered the lectures. The Seminar was coordinated by Dr.S.Murali Mohan, Coordinator, Dr. Ambedkar Chair.

The P.G. Department of Legal Studies and Research,ANU conducted a UGC Sponsored National Seminar onEnvironmental Protection and Law: Retrospect and Prospectduring 25-26 March, 2017. Dr. Justice B. Siva Sankara Rao,Honorable Judge, High Court of Judicature Hyderabad, theState of Telangana and for the state of Andhra Pradesh wasthe Chief Guest of the Seminar, and delivered inauguraladdress. Other Guests who attended the Inaugural were

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CENTRE FOR WOMEN’S STUDIESThe Centre for Women’s Studies, ANU, organised a

National Seminar on Gender, Caste, Religion and Region –Gleanings from Women’s Writings during 8 - 9 March, 2017.Prof. K. Sunitha Rani, Director, Centre for Women’s Studies,University of Hyderabad, gave the keynote address. Prof. T.Bharathi, Department of English, Sri Padmavathi MahilaViswavidyalayam, Tirupati, gave the valedictory address whileProf. A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice – Chancellor, ANU, was theChief Guest.

DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU & ORIENTAL LANGUAGESDepartment of Telugu & Oriental Languages organized

UGC sponsored two days National Seminar on Viswanadha,Jashuvala – Abhyudaya Drukpadam during 23-24 March 2017.Dr. N.V. Krishna Rao was the Director for the seminar.

WORKSHOP ON LIBRARY E-RESOURCES

A Discussion programme on Dalit & Politics wasorganized on 22nd February, 2017 in ANU by Dr. AmbedkarChair and Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, New Delhi. Prof. N.Samuyelu, Emeritus Professor, Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Co-ordinator, Dr.Ambedkar Chair, coordinated the programme.Dr. K. Madhu Babu, Dr. B. Nagaraju, Assistant Professors,Faculty & Research Scholars participated in the Discussion.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

The Department of Economics, ANU, organized a UGC

A two day National Workshop on “Utilisation of e-Resources” was organized by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar MemorialLibrary in ANU Campus during 10-11 March, 2017.Inaugurating the workshop, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. A.Rajendra Prasad said that the library is crucial for a university’sprogress and that faculty and students need to trainthemselves to use electronic books and journals. Prof. K.Venkata Rao, the Librarian, explained the development of thelibrary since the inception of the university in 1976. Librariansand staff from the affiliated colleges attended in large number.Present also were the Rector, the Principals of ANU Collegesand other officials. The Registrar Prof. K John Paul was theChief Guest for the Valedictory function.

TEPP WORKSHOPA Workshop on “Innovation by Design’ was held by

TePP Outreach Centre, ANU during 2-3 February, 2017. Theworkshop was organized by Prof. Dwaraka Prasad, IIM,Kasipur, and coordinated by the TePP Centre Coordinator Dr.R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar.

Sponsored National Seminar on Implications ofDemonetization on Indian Economy during 27 - 28 March,2017. Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, former Vice - Chancellor,ANU gave the keynote address while Prof. Joti Sivagnanam,Madras University, Chennai was the Guest of honour. Prof.A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice - Chancellor ANU, Prof.K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao, Rector, Prof. K. John Paul, Registrar,Prof. Noor Basha Abdul, Principal, University College of Arts,ANU presided over the inaugural function.

Prof. C.S.N.Raju, Emeritus Professor, Prof.L.K.Mohan Rao, Chairman, A.P. Economic Association,Prof. A.V.Dattatreya Rao, OSD - I, ANU, Prof. K.Rosaiah,OSD - II, ANU, Prof. B.Re.Victor Babu, Principal, UniversityCollege of Sciences were present.

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COMMEMORACOMMEMORACOMMEMORACOMMEMORACOMMEMORATION OF SPECIAL DATION OF SPECIAL DATION OF SPECIAL DATION OF SPECIAL DATION OF SPECIAL DAYYYYYSSSSSMAHATMA JOTHIRAO PHULE STUDY CENTRE

On the occasion of Savithribai Phule’s 186th Jayanthi,a seminar was organized by Mahatma Jothirao Phule StudyCentre on 3rd January 2017. Prof. Noorbasha Abdul, Directorof the Centre presided over the function. Prof. Ch. SwaroopaRani, delivering the keynote speech, said that Savithribai wasthe first woman leader to wage a struggle for the liberation ofDalits and the women folk in modern India. Another speakerMr. Y.Koteswara Rao said that Savithribai was the first womanteacher who started primary schools for the marginalizedcastes in the 19th Century. Mrs. K. Nagamanimma, BC leaderalso spoke.

NATIONAL TOURISM DAYThe Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management

conducted the National Tourism Day on 25.01.2017 byarranging an Exhibition in which different models of Tourismhave been prepared by the students and scholars. Theyprepared and displayed various models such as ReligiousTourism, Eco-Tourism, E-Tourism, Medical Tourism, RuralTourism, Eco-Hotel, Heritage Tourism, Different Charts andBanners relating to Tourism. Prof. Noor Basha Abdul,Principal, University College of Arts, Commerce & Lawattended as a Chief Guest and explained the opportunitiesand the challenges which are faced by the present day tourismindustry. Prof. John Paul, Registrar, ANU distributed prizesto the students.

WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY

MAHATMA GANDHI’S 70th DEATH ANNIVERSARY

World Social Work Day was organized by theDepartment of Sociology & Social Work, of ANU on21.03.2017. The programme was attended by the Presidentof New Beginnings Charitable Trust, Sri Ravi Sebastian,Social workers from Spain, Greece, Italy, Kenya Mr. Nikolas,Mr. Fabbio, Mr. Todowlo Victor, Ms. Jucie and Ms. Mary.They shared their experiences in working as Social workersin their countries and explained about the social issues andsocial problems unique to their countries. The students andresearch scholars of the department of Sociology & SocialWork interacted with the foreign delegates and shared theirexperiences as trainees.

J. Seetharamamma led the audience in taking the pledge towork for peace in the society. Prof. Noor Basha Abdul, thePrincipal of the College of Arts, Commerce and Law, Prof. APrameela Rani, other university officials and studentsparticipated.

68th REPUBLIC DAY

The 70th Death Anniversaryof Mahatma Gandhi wasobserved in Gandhian StudiesCentre, ANU on 31-01-2017.The Registrar of the UniversityProf. K. John Paul spoke of thegreat role played by Gandhijiduring Independence movement.The Head of the department Prof.

Acharya Nagarjuna University conducted the 68th

Republic Day celebration on 26-01-2017 at UniversityPlayground with patriotic fervour. Nearly 30 teams from theUniversity campus participated in the Republic day parade.ANU Rector Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao presided over thefunction. Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, OSD, Prof. K. John Paul,Registrar of ANU, the Principals Prof. Noor Basha Abdul, Prof.B. Victor Babu, Dr. P. Johnson, Prof. E. Srinivasa Reddy,Prof. A. Prameela Rani, NDRF Commandant Prasanth Dharcoordinated the event.

To commemorate the 68th Republic Day, the 25th AndhraBattalion conducted Ektha Run in ANU on 20-01-2017. CampCommandant Colonel B. Hari Krishna Naidu distributed thecertificates to the winners of several competitions.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAYThe Centre for Women’s Studies organised the

International Women’s Day on 08-03-2017 in the campus.Dr. Jimmy Rani, the University Medical Officer, was conferredthis year’s Visishta Mahila Puraskar. Vice-Chancellor, Prof.A. Rajendra Prasad, Dr. Sakuntala Rajendra Prasad, facultyand students participated in the celebrations organized bythe Director, Prof. Ch. Swarupa Rani.

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ARTS COLLEGE ANNUAL DAY

The Annual Day of the ANU College of Arts, Commerceand Law was celebrated with gaiety in the Open Air Auditoriumon 20-03-2017. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. A. Rajendra Prasadwas the Chief Guest while the Principal, Prof. Noor BashaAbdul presided over the programme. They exhorted thestudents to excel in their studies. The senior faculty of thecollege who won the State Best Teacher Awards for the year2016 – Prof. M. Koteswara Rao, Dept. of Economics, Prof.L. Jayasree, Dept of Legal Studies and Prof. K. Ratna ShielaMani, Dept. of English - were felicitated in the function. Thefilm artists team Jabardast provided the entertainment duringthe evening.

SCIENCE COLLEGE ANNUAL DAY

A. Prameela Rani presided over the meeting attended byTeaching, Non teaching staff and students of ANUCPS.

ANU CAMPUS, ONGOLE - ANNUAL DAY

ANU College of Sciences celebrated the Annual Dayfor the year 2016-17 on 24-03-2017 in a grand manner. TheVice- Chancellor Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad was the Chief Guestwhile the Principal Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu was the Presidentof the function. The Special Guest was Sri Gorati Venkanna,a popular poet, while the Rector Prof. K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao,Executive Council Member Prof. M. Koteswara Rao and Prof.K. Venkata Rao were the Guests of Honour. The RegistrarProf. K. John Paul, the OSDs Prof. A V. Dattatreya Rao andProf. K. Rosaiah, the Vice-Principal Prof. K. Chandan andthe Coordinator, Student Affairs Dr. P.P.S. Paul Kumar alsograced the occasion. The musical entertainment was providedby the Gitanjali Orchestra team. Prizes were distributed tothe winners of different competitions in the function.

INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAYInternational Mother Language Day was celebrated on

22nd February, 2017 in ANUCPS in the campus. The chiefguest Prof. Varaprasada Murthy, Dept of Telugu, ANU, saidthat Telugu, a language that is over a thousand years old isspoken by over a sizable 17 crores on a conservative estimateacross 7 continents and over 60 countries if not more. Prof.

ANU PG Centre, Ongole celebrated the College Dayfunction on 16th March 2017. Dr. N.Nirmala Mani, SpecialOfficer, Prof. K. Rosaiah, OSD- II, Prof. K.John Paul, Registrar,ANU and Executive members Dr. Singh and Dr. P. Hymavathiparticipated.

REPUBLIC DAY

ANU Campus, Ongole, conducted the 68th RepublicDay celebration on 26th January, 2017. Flag hoisting was doneby Sankranthi Venkata Krishna, Municipal Commissioner,Ongole Corporation and Dr. N.Nirmala Mani, Special Officer,ANU Ongole.

NATIONAL SCIENCE DAYANU celebrated the National Science Day in a fitting

manner on 28-02-2017 in the Department of Physics. Prof.Victor Babu, Principal of ANU College of Sciences, presidedover the meeting attended by the faculty and students.

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DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY AND MICROBIOLOGYCh. Srinivasa Reddy, Dr. Ammani K, Rose Mary. T and NityaJeeva Prada P. 2017. “Efficacy of Methanolic Extract ofCommiphora Caudate [WT. and ARN] ENG. Bark on various BloodParameters in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats”. Global Journal ofBiosciences. 6: 1, 4652 - 4660.

K. Swarnalatha, N.Trimurthulu, Dr. K.Ammani. and Ashok S.2017. “AM Fungal Spore Diversity in Different Agro Climatic Zonesof Andhra Pradesh, India”. International Journal of CurrentMicrobiology and Applied Sciences, 6: 3, 1496-1505.

Mary Sandeepa and Dr. K. Ammani. 2017. “Immunological andAntioxidant Response of Litopenaeus Vannamei Fed withLactobacillus Species under WSSV Challenge”. Current Trendsin Biotechnology and Pharmacy. 11: 1, 43-52.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONProf. Noor Basha Abdul. (i) 2017. “A Comparative Study on theExisting VAT and Proposed GST”. Proceedings of the SecondAnnual Conference on Emerging Issues In Business and Industry,Indian Council for Business Education (ICBE) 126 -131.ISBN978-93-84124-54-0.

(ii) “Effects of GST Bill in the Banking Services”. Proceedings ofthe Second Annual Conference on Emerging Issues in Businessand Industry. Indian Council for Business Education (ICBE) 161– 168. ISBN 978-93-84124-54-0.

The following papers were published in Proceedings ofthe Global Summit on Corporate Social Responsibility (GSCSR-2017), Vijayawada: IMRF International Publishing House. ISBN:978-93-86435-04-0

(i) 2017. “Corporate Social Responsible Funding for PromotingQuality of Higher Education”. 60 – 67.

(ii) “Socially Responsible Investments: An Ethics BasedApproach”. 352 – 356.

(iii) “Development of Corporate Social Responsibility - A CaseStudy of Selected Indian Commercial Banks”. 640 – 647.

(iv) “Social Media Marketing and Performance of Small Business(Critical Review)”. International Journal of Information Systems(A Journal of SIMCA). 7: 2, 78 - 85. Impact Factor: 4.105, ISSN:2229-5429.

(v) “The Reporting Standards and Earnings Quality: An EmpiricalEvidence from Indian Tanzanian Selected Listed Companies”.International Journal of Business and Administration ResearchReview (IJBARR). 1:17, 245–254. IF: 4.729, E-ISSN: 2347-856X,ISSN: 2348-0653.

Prof. G.V.Chalam. (i). 2017. Emerging Trends in Consumer OnlineBehaviour in India - A Kaleidoscopic View. Germany: LambertAcademic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-330-03555-3.

(ii) 2017. “Employee Engagement Practices in EducationalServices - A Case Study of Nest Global Educational Services,Chennai”. International Journal of Management Research, 4:12,35–40.

(iii) 2017. “Price Volatility of Agricultural Products in Future Tradingin India - A Statistical Analysis”. International Journal ofEngineering Sciences & Research Technology, 6:1, 50- 64.

(iv) 2017. “Performance Evaluation of Commodity DerivativesExchanges in India: An Analysis.” International Journal ofResearch in Commerce, Economics & Management, 7:3, 22-27.

Dr. R.Siva Rama Prasad and R.S.N. Sharma. (i) 2016. “OperatingPerformance of Life Insurance Corporation of India and PrivateLife Insurance Companies”. Primax International Journal ofCommerce and Management Research (PIJCMR). 148-155,

PUBLICAPUBLICAPUBLICAPUBLICAPUBLICATIONSTIONSTIONSTIONSTIONSISSN: 2321-3604, Online ISSN: 2321-3612., Impact Factor:4.532, Karnataka. Reg. No: 48/159/CE/0103/2013.

(ii) 2016. Voice of Intellectuals - “Impact of Recent Demonetizationin India”. International Journal of Academic Research (IJAR). 3:12 (4), 114-120, ISSN: 2348-7666, IF: 4.535.(iii) 2017. Voice of Intellectuals - “Impact of FDI on Indian ForeignTrade”. International Journal of Academic Research (IJAR). 4:3(3), 107-113. ISSN: 2348-7666, Impact Factor: 4.535.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICSDr. K. Madhu Babu. (i) 2017. “Discrimination in Wages amongthe Tribal Women of South India : A Case Study of KhammamDistrict in Telangana”. South India Journal of Social Sciences,14:2, 58-70, India. ISSN: 0972-8945.(ii) 2017. “Buddhist Perspectives on Economic Concepts andContemporary Relevance”. Ed. L. Udaya Kumar. Buddhist AppliedPhilosophy - The 21st Century Response. New Delhi: PrestigeBooks International. Vol.2, 141-150, ISBN: 978-93-82186-88-5.

The following papers were published in Corporate SocialResponsibility. Ed. Nagaraju Battu. Hyderabad: Vrinda Publishinghouse, 2017. ISBN: 978-93-85518-08-9.(i). Dr. K. Madhu Babu and D. Rajyalakshmi. 2017. “CorporateSocial Responsibility Practices: An Exploratory Study on ByrrajuFoundation in Andhra Pradesh”. 819-822.(ii) Dr. K. Madhu Babu and K. Mahendra Kumar.2017.“Environmental Influences of Textile Industry”. 819-822 ISBN:978-93-85518-08-9.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHDr. M. Suresh Kumar. 2017. “Manohar Malgonkar’s A Bend inthe Ganges: A Critique of Gandhian Non-violence”. KakatiyaJournal of English Studies, Vol. 36, 153-159.(ii) 2017. “Literary Translation Theory”. Virtuoso, Vol.4. ISSN 2249-6076.Dr. G. Chenna Reddy and A. Sudhakar (i) 2017. “A Study onDeveloping Strategic Reading Comprehension Skills among thefirst Year B. Tech. Students of MVR College of Engineering andTechnology, Paritala affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru TechnologicalUniversity, Kakinada”. International Journal of English Language,Literature and Humanities (IJELLH) (Indexed Peer ReviewedRefereed Journal), 4: 2, 242-253, IISN: 2321-7065.(ii) 2017. “America Ganakovidhudu Bab Dilan ku Nobel LiteraturePrize”. Misimi (Monthly Telugu Journal), Kala Jyothi Process Ltd.48-49. LCCN 91-903060, ISSN 2454-4329.(iii) 2017. “English Lecturers Attitude towards Teaching ReadingSkills in Engineering Colleges – A Survey”. International Journalof English Language, Literature and Humanities (IJELLH), 4 : 2,229-236, IISN: 2321-7065.(iv) 2016. “Did Hamlet Die?” A Poem in New Literary Horizons, (aPeer Reviewed International Biannual Refereed Journal ofCritical & Creative Writing in English), 5: 2, 116-117. ISSN 2278-8255.5:2:(v) 2016. “Conventional and Digital Methods of Teaching Poetryto the High School Students”. International Journal of EnglishLanguage and Literature and Humanities (Indexed Refereedand Peer Reviewed Journal). Certify No: IJELLH/December/4671.4:12, 82-85, ISSN-2321-7065, SJIF Impact Factor: 4,287.Dr. B. Karuna. 2017.The following papers were published inResearch Journal of English (RJOE) International Peer Reviewed(Refereed Journal). Vol. 2, Spl. Issue, ISSN 2456-2696 (print)Dr. B.Karuna and P.Lakshmi Lavanya. “Technology BasedLanguage Learning”, 33-36.Dr. B.Karuna and Sk.Rehana. “Effective Method of LearningEnglish Language”. 23-26.

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DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGYProf. P. Sankara Pitchaiah. 2017. “Impacts of Sand Mining onEnvironment - A Review”. International Journal of Geo Informaticsand Geological Science (SSRG-IJGGS) SSRG. 4 :1.

P. Ramesh, B. Umamaheswar Rao and Prof. P. SankaraPitchaiah. 2017. “Study of Irrigation Water Quality in ChevellaWatershed of Rangareddy District, Telangana State, India”.Indian Journal of Applied Research. 7 : 3. ISSN - 2249-555X.

P. Ramesh and Prof. P. Sankara Pitchaiah. 2017. “HydroGeomorphology of Chevella Basin, Ranga Reddy District,Telangana State”. International Journal of Engineering Sciences,& Management. 7: 1, ISSN 2277-5528.

DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL STUDIES AND RESEARCH, Dr. I. Durga Prasad. (i) 2017. “Criminal Justice System in India- Delay Problems in Investigation”. Ed. Rahul Panwar. Journalon Contemporary Issues of Law, Ahmadabad India. 3: 1, ISSN2455-4782.(ii) 2017. “Corporate Social Responsibility: An Indian Perspective”.Ed. By Dr. B.Nagaraju. Journal on Corporate Social Responsibility.Hyderabad: Vrinda Publishing house, ISBN: 978-93-85518-07-2.

DEPARTMENT OF MAHAYANA BUDDHIST STUDIESDr. L. Uday Kumar. 2017. (i) Ed. Buddhist Applied Philosophy:The 21st Century Philosophy. Volumes I and II. New Delhi:Prestige International Publication,. ISBN: 978-93-82186-87-8.(ii) 2017. “Dr. B.R.Ambedkar’s Philosophical Approach towardsBuddhist Dalit Identity”. ANU Journal of Humanities. 1: 1, 2, 81 -93. ISSN: 0975 - 9557.(iii) 2017. “Epistemological Approach Towards Dalit Identity”.International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 3: 4,22 - 29. ISSN: 2321-1555.(iv) 2017. “Philosophical Understanding on ContemporaryCorporate Responsibility in Business Ethics”. Corporate SocialResponsibility. Pujari Publication.(v) “Buddhist Bioethics: An Analysis”, Buddhist AppliedPhilosophy: The 21st Century Philosophy. Vol.1,140-151. New Delhi:Prestige International Publication, ISBN: 978-93-82186-87-8.(vi) “Buddhist Social Culture and Conflict”. Buddhist AppliedPhilosophy: The 21st Century Philosophy. Prestige InternationalPublication, New Delhi. Vol. II, 41-53. ISBN: 978-93-82186-88-5.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICSProf. K.P.R.Rao and Sk. Sadik. 2017. “Presic Type Fixed PointTheorem for Six Maps in D*- Metric Spaces”. Bulletin of theInternational Mathematical Virtual Institute. 7: 2, 267-278. ISSN(p): 2303- 4874, ISSN (o): 2303 - 4955.

V.M.L.Hima Bindu, G.N.V.Kishore, Prof. K.P.R.Rao and Y.Phani.2017. “Suzuki Type Unique Common Fixed Point Theorem inPartial Metric Space by Using C-condition”. MathematicalSciences. 11, 39 - 45. ISSN: 2251-7456(o).

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICSA. Siva Sesha Reddy, A. Ingram, M.G. Brik, M. Kostrzewa

, P.

Bragiel, V. Ravi Kumar and Prof. N. Veeraiah. 2017. “InsulatingCharacteristics of Zinc Niobium Borate Glass Ceramics”. Journalof the American Ceramic Society, DOI No.10.1111/jace.14957 (AWiley Publication published from USA, Thomson and ReutersI.F. 2.787)

A. Subba Rao, J. Ashok, B. Suresh, G. Naga Raju, V. Ravi Kumar,I.V. Kityk and Prof. N. Veeraiah. 2017. “Physical Characteristicsof PbO”ZrO

2"SiO

2:TiO

2 Glass Ceramics Embedded with Pb

2Ti

2O

6Cubic Pyrochlore Crystal Phase: Part-I Electrical Properties”.Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 712, 672 - 686. (An Elsevierpublication, published from Amsterdam, The Netherlands,Thomson and Reuters I.F. 3.014).

R. Vijay, L. Paviæ A. Moguš-Milankoviæ, P. Ramesh Babu, D.Krishna Rao, V. Ravi Kumar and Prof. N. Veeraiah. 2017.“Influence of Tungsten Ions Valence States on ElectricalCharacteristics of Quaternary Lithium-Antimony-Lead-Germanate Glasses”. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids,107, 108–117 (An Elsevier publication, published fromAmsterdam, The Netherlands, Thomson and Reuters I.F. 2.048).

K. Srinivasa Rao, Valluri Ravi Kumar, Ya. Zhydachevskii, A.Suchocki, Y.Gandhi, V. Ravi Kumar and Prof. N. Veeraiah. 2017.“Luminescence Emission Features of Nd3+ Ions in PbO Sb

2O

3Glasses Mixed with Sc

2O

3/Y

2O

3/HfO

2”. Optical Materials, 69, 181-

189. (An Elsevier publication, published from Amsterdam, TheNetherlands, Thomson and Reuters I.F. 2.183).Valluri Ravi Kumar, G. Giridhar, V. Ravi Kumar and Prof. N.Veeraiah, 2017. “The Energy Transfer Efficiency from Yb3+ toNd3+ in SrO Pb

3O

4 ZnO P

2O

5 Glass System-Influence of Lead

Ions”. Journal of Luminescence.187, 281 -289 (An Elsevierpublication, published from Amsterdam, The Netherlands,Thomson and Reuters I.F. 2.693).Dr. RVSSN Ravikumar, R. Nagaraja, V. Pushpa Manjari, B.Sailaja. 2017. “A novel orange emitting Sm3+ ions dopedNaCaAlPO

4F

3 phosphor: Optical and luminescence properties”.

Journal of Molecular Structure 1130, 96–102.Dr. RVSSN Ravikumar, J. Madhavi, Sk. Johny Basha, V.Khidhirbrahmendra, L.V. Krishna Rao, Ch.Venkata Reddy. 2017.“Spectroscopic investigations on Mn2+ doped ZnS/CdSnanocomposite powder”. Journal of Chemical andPharmaceutical Sciences 10, 608-610.Dr. RVSSN. Ravikumar, R. Joyce Stella, AV. Chandrasekhar, Y.Hanumantha Rao. 2017. “Fabrication of core-shell CdO/ZnSnanocomposites: Transition metal ions”. Journal of Chemicaland Pharmaceutical Sciences. 10. 611-615.Y. Nagabhaskararao, K. Satyavathi, M. Subba Rao and Dr.Sandhya Cole. 2017. “Synthesis and Characterization of Mn+2

doped CdOZn3(PO

4)

2 Nanocomposites”. Journal of Molecular

Structure. 1130, 585-591.K. Satyavathi, M. Subba Rao, Dr. Sandhya Cole. 2017. “Structuraland Luminescent Properties of Undoped and Tungsten DopedZn3 (PO4)2ZnO Nanocomposites”. International Journal ofLuminescence and Applications. 6, 300-305.K. Vijaya Babu, V. Madhuri, Dr. Sandhya Cole. 2017 “Optical andLuminescence Properties of Manganese Doped Sodium LeadAlumino Borosilicate Glass System”. International Journal ofLuminescence and Applications. 6, 300-305.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORKKoteswara Rao M. and Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2017. “SocialWorkers’ Role in Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility forthe Differently Abled”. Imperatives on Corporate SocialResponsibility. Navi Mumbai: SIES College of ManagementStudies (SIESCOMS). ISBN 978-81-925361-4-9.Sunil Babu Yazali, & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2017. “Role ofCSR to Eradicate Child Labour in India”. Imperatives onCorporate Social Responsibility. Navi Mumbai: SIES College ofManagement Studies (SIESCOMS). February, (ISBN 978-81-925361-4-9).Koteswara Rao, Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer and Santhi PriyaNamburu. 2017. “Human Rights and the Differently AbledPersons”. Human Rights: Trends, Issues & Challenges in thePresent Scenario Human Rights for All. Vijayawada: VedaPublication. ISBN: 978-81-933199-6-3.Sunil Babu Yazali and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2017. “CSR andChild Labour Eradication: Endeavours by Select Corporates inIndia”. Corporate Social Responsibility. Ed. Dr. R.SivaramaPrasad. Vijayawada: IMRF International Publishing House, 557-550. ISBN 978-93-86435-04-0.

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P.Sowjanya Samuel and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2017. “A Studyon Corporate Social Responsibility Activities towards GenderEquality in Dr. NTTPS Ibrahimpatnam of Andhra Pradesh”.Corporate Social Responsibility. Ed. Dr. R. Sivarama Prasad.Vijayawada: IMRF International Publishing House, 592 - 596.ISBN 978-93-86435-04-0.Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2017. “Youth Unrest in Universities - AnIssue of Great Concern. Andhra Bhoomi, 10th March 2017,Krishna & Guntur Districts.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICSP.S.Subrahmanyam, Prof. A.V.Dattatreya Rao and S.V.S.Girija.2017. “On Wrapping of Exponentiated Inverted WeibullDistribution”. International Journal of Advanced Research andReview. 11: 3, IF: 4.371.P.S.Subrahmanyam, Prof. A.V.Dattatreya Rao and S.V.S.Girija.2017. “On Wrapping of New Weibull Pareto Distribution”. Interna-tional Journal of Advanced Research and Review. 11: 3, IF:4.825.B.V. Rama Krishna, B. Basaveswara Rao, K. Gangadhar Raoand Prof. K. Chandan. 2017. “Restricted Legal Dictionarygeneration for Legal Domain Specific Mining”. InternationalJournal of Engineering and Computer Science. 6: 3, 20634-20637, ISSN: 2319-7240, Index Copernicus value (2015): 58.10,IF: 4.3098.Prof. K. Rosaiah, Dr. G.S. Rao, K. Kalyani and D.C.U. Siva Kumar.2017. “Odds Exponential Log-Logistic Distribution: Propertiesand Estimation”. Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, 13: 1,14-23. Doi: 10.3844/jmssp.2017.14.23.Prof. K. Rosaiah, Dr. G.S. Rao, K. Kalyani and D.C.U. Siva Kumar.2017. “Group Acceptance Sampling Plans for Lifetimes Followingan Odds Exponential Log - Logistic Distribution”. Sri LankanJournal of Applied Statistics, 17: 3, 201-216. ISSN: 2424 - 6271,Doi: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljastats.v17i3.7903.Prof. A.Vasudeva Rao, A.Sitaramacharyulu.P and Ch. Ramaiah.2017. “Linear Approximate ML Estimation in Scaled Type IGeneralized Logistic Distribution Based on Type –II CensoredSamples”. Commun. Statist - Simul. Comput. 46: 3, 1682 - 1702.(A Taylor & Francis Publications, Published in USA).

DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU & ORIENTAL LANGUAGESProf. P.Varaprasada Murthy. (i) 2017. “JanapadulanotaRamayanam Patalu” Janapadam – 2017 (collection of researchpapers), the Department of Telugu, Adikavi Nannaya University,Rajamahendravaram , 31 -34.(ii) 2017. “Bharateeya Samskritilo Vanitamanulu”. Chennai TeluguVani on 11-03-2017 in Chennai.(iii) 2017. “Mahilalaku Asajanakam Grihahimsachattam”.Seminar Proceedings Women Rights Issues and Concerns.Kurnool: K.V.R.Govt. College for Women, 27 – 31, ISBN-97893-85101-43- 4.(iv) “Jateeya Vyakti Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar”. Seminar Procee-dings Impact of Ambedkarism on Indian Reality. Vijayawada:Andhra Loyola College, 79-82, ISBN 978-93-82186-99-2.(v) “Sree Sree Kavitha Prasthanam”. Benguluru Telugu Tejam.(100th special issue the monthly journal) Bangaluru. 9:4, 30-31.ISBN 2319-2550. RNI No. KARTEL/2008/27162.(vi) “Bharatiya Samskritilo Streemurthi”. Salute the Great(International Women’s Day special issue monthly journal)Hyderabad: Taj Publications, 8- 9, RNI No. APTEL/2002/7480.(vii) “Potana Kavita Madhuri”. ANU Journal of Humanities. ANU.6: 1, 2. ISSN 0975-9557.

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND TRAVEL MANAGEMENTG K Jaya Bharath Reddy and Dr. P Purnachandra Rao. 2017.“Potential of Tourism in India & its Steps towards Sustainability”.International Journal for Research and Development in

Environmental Education, EAST. 6:1, 53-62, Tirunelveli District,Tamilnadu. ISSN No: 2277-7571.

The following papers were published in Proceedings ofthe HRM International conference on Corporate SocialResponsibility (CSR) Bench Mark Practices. Dr. P.PurnachandraRao (Ed.). Hyderabad: Vrindha Publishing House, (ISBN No:978-93-85518-08-9).G K Jaya Bharath Reddy and Dr. P Purnachandra Rao (Ed). (i)2017. “ICT its Implications on CSR and Sustainable Developmentof Tourism Markets”. 496-501,(ii) Rajeev. Ch, Rajani. K, and Dr. P. Purnachandra Rao (Ed).2017. “Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR)”. 19-22.

The following papers were published in the InternationalSeminar Volume on Global Summit on Corporate SocialResponsibility (GSCSR – 2017). IMRR International PublishingHouse, Ibrahimpatnam, Vijayawada. ISBN No: 978-93-86435-04-0.Rajeev. Ch, Rajani. K and Dr. P. Purnachandra Rao (Ed). (i) 2017.“Consumer Decision Components for Medical Tourism in India- A Stakeholders Approach”. 498-501.(ii) Rajani. K, and Dr. P. Purnachandra Rao (Ed). 2017. “CorporateSocial Responsibility in Layman’s Perspective”. 498-501.(iii) K. Sankara Rao and Dr. P Purnachandra Rao (Ed). 2017.“CSR in Tourism Industry & Visakhapatnam as a popular TourismDestination in Andhra Pradesh”. 2, 142-146.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESDr. D. Ravishankar Reddy. 2017. “The Survey of Cancer Patientsin the Region of Guntur Based on Hospital Registry”.International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,9: 2, ISSN 0975-1491.Dr. K.Vijay. 2017. “Recent Advances and Applications of TurbulentFlow Chromatography”. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 29: 4, 771-778.

Dr. P.Rohini. 2017. “Formulation and Evaluation of SustainedRelease Matrix Tablets of Lamotrigine by Using Wet granulationMethod”. World Journal of Pharmacy. 6:1, 1136-1145 ISSN: 2278-4357.

Dr. Sk.Masthanamma. 2017. “Development and Validation of aStability Indicating Reverse Phase High Performance LiquidChromatography Method for Simultaneous Determination ofClindamycin, Metronidazole, and Clotrimazole in PharmaceuticalCombined Dosage Forms”. Asian Journal of Pharmaceuticaland Clinical Research. 10:1, 111-117, ISSN (Online) - 2455-3891.

(ii) 2017. “Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Structural ActivityRelationship of Quinoxaline Derivatives”. International Journalof Pharmacy & Technology, 8:4, 4947-4963, ISSN: 0975-766X.

Dr. P.Ravi. 2017. “Studies on Phytochemical Screening, TotalPhenolic Content and In vitro Antioxidant Activity of DifferentExtracts of Euphorbia Thymifolia Roots”. Research J. Pharm.and Tech. 10: 2.

Mr. P.Raghuveer. 2017. “Design, Development andCharacterization of Valsartan Microsponges by Quasi EmulsionTechnique and the Impact of Stirring Rate on MicrospongeFormation”. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 7:1, 193-198. ISSN: 2231-3354.

Mrs. K.E. Pravallika. 2017. “Studies on Photochemical Screening,Total Phenolic Content and In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of DifferentExtracts of Euphorbia Thymifolia Roots”. Research J. Pharm.and Tech. 10:2.

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGAND TECHNOLOGYN. Anupama: “Generalized Rough Intutionistic Fuzzy e-Meansfor MR Brain Image Segmentation”. IET Journal of ImageProcessing. DOI:10.1049/IET-IPR.2016.0891.

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NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON DATA SCIENCE RESEARCH

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

ANU College of Engineering and Technology conducteda DST Sponsored National Workshop on Data ScienceResearch during 28 – 30 January, 2017. Dr. T. Krishna Reddy,Professor, In-charge, IIT Data Center, Hyderabad was the ChiefGuest. Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Rector, ANU, Prof. K.John Paul, Registrar, ANU, Dr. E.Sreenivasa Reddy, Principal,University College of Engineering and Technology, ANU, Dr.P. Siddaiah, Dean and others.

ANUSODHANA – 2017, a National Level TechnicalSymposium was organized by ANU College of Engineeringand Technology in ANU during 3 – 4 March, 2017. Prof.S.Vijaya Raju, Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Council ofHigher Education, attended as Chief Guest. He said thatANUSODHANA is a good platform for students to show theirskill sets, explore and share their ideas with peer groups oncurrent technology developments. Staff, Research Scholarsand students participated in this programme.

ANUSODHANA - 2017

Prof. Noor Basha Abdul, Department ofCommerce and Management, was appointed asthe Principal of the College of Arts, Commerceand Law on 05-01-2017.

Dr. P.P.S. Paul Kumar was appointed asPrincipal, University College of Physical Education& Sports Sciences on 08.02.2017.

Prof. K. Chandra Kumar, Department of PoliticalScience and Public Administration, has been appointed as aVice-Principal of the College of Arts, Commerce and Law on13-03-2017.

Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer, Dept. of Sociology & Social Work,ANU bagged a Place in Legend Book of Records under theSubject – An Academician Par Excellence on 26th January2017. She was also conferred the following awards:

FAFAFAFAFACULCULCULCULCULTY NEWS / TY NEWS / TY NEWS / TY NEWS / TY NEWS / AWAWAWAWAWARDSARDSARDSARDSARDSa) Recipient of “Pride India Shiromani Puraskar - Women

of Excellence National Award” by Score More Foundation(An International Foundation), Vijayawada on 05th March,2017.

b) Received the Best Talent Award in Teaching Field at theNational Level by Different Artist of Replica in Letter Art(DARLA), Hyderabad at Makineni Basava PunnaiahVignana Kendram, Vijayawada on 05th March 2017.

c) Received the “Outstanding Woman Educator and ScholarAward”, Trophy, Memento & Award Certificate by NationalFoundation for Entrepreneurship Development (NFED),Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India at the Women’s DayAwards 2017 on 08th March, 2017.

Dr. A.C.V. Rama Kumar, Department of Hindi, ANU received“Indian Achievers Award” for Education Excellence, IndianAchievers’ Forum, New Delhi on 6th February, 2017.

OBITUARYProf. K. Raja Babu, Retired Prof., Dept. of Economics,

expired on 09-02-2017. In a meeting, university officials, staffand students acknowledged the services rendered by himand conveyed condolences to the bereaved family.

ACADEMIC SENATE MEETINGThe 76th Academic Senate Meeting of the university

took place on 23-03-2017 with the Vice-Chancellor in chair.The discussion covered several academic and researchissues in terms of policy and regulations.

ANU RANKED PROMINENTLY AMONGASIAN UNIVERSITIES

ANU has obtained second rank in South India, 21st

rank in All India level and 2nd rank in Andhra Pradesh in thefresh Asian Universities ranking for 2017 announced byTimes Higher Education. It is significant that ANU hasbeen ranked second with Sri Venkateswara University,Tirupati, getting the first place and Osmania University,Hyderabad getting the third place. That ANU has continuedthat trend of figuring in the list of premier institutions inrecent times is remarkable, as expressed by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad.

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ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESInauguration of Seminar Hall a change in those using them, but that the change would be

temporary and to make it permanent, measures must betaken. Those measures are initiatives that later need to beturned into habits. Prof. A. Prameela Rani, Principal, ANUCPS,Prof. Nagarjuna, Sri Padmavathi Mahila University, Teaching,Non Teaching staff and Students of ANUCPS attended thesession.

SAP Orientation classesAn orientation class on System Application Programme

(SAP) was held in ANUCPS on 8th February, 2017. Mr.Srinivas, IT Professional, Bangalore, spoke in the programmeand explained the need for learning SAP for Pharmacystudents. He explained about the SAP classes that are goingto be held in ANUCPS under AP State Skill DevelopmentCorporation.

Guest LectureA Guest lecture programme on the topic “Future of

Pharmacology” was held on 14th February, 2017 at ANUCPSby Prof. Enrico M.Standarini from University of Switzerland.He explained new methods for Big Data Analysis and theneed for gene coding as an important aspect in Pharmacy.Prof. A. Prameela Rani presided over the programme. Mr.Enrico also interacted with Prof. K.R.S.Sambasivarao, Rector,and other ANU officials.

Orientation programme on Alzheimer’s disease

Prof. Durga Bhavani, Vice -Chancellor, Sri PadmavathiMahila University, Tirupathi, visited ANU College ofPharmaceutical Sciences on 20th January, 2017. The Vice -Chancellor visited all the class rooms and laboratories of thecollege and congratulated the Principal, Staff and studentsof ANUCPS for the developments in the college.

Personality Development SessionA Personality Development session was conducted in

ANUCPS by Prof. Murali Krishna, Principal, NarasaraopetEngineering College. He said that Personality developmentclasses are analogous to self-help books and can bring about

An Orientation programme washeld on eradication of Alzheimer’sdisease at ANUCPS on 16.02.2017 byProf. Alzibiards from University ofPanama. He said that it is the need ofthe hour to carry out extensive researchfor eradication of Alzheimer’s disease.Prof. A. Prameela Rani, Principal,ANUCPS, Teaching, Non teaching staffof ANUCPS and students attended the programme.

Orientation programme on Pharmacy Education in India An Orientation programme on “Pharmacy Education in

India” was held in ANUCPS on 06.03.2017. Prof. S.V.V.SPrasad, Vice - Chancellor, JNTU - Kakinada, was the speakerand he explained the opportunities available in the field ofPharmacy to the students. Prof. A. Prameela Rani, Principal,Teaching and Non teaching staff of ANUCPS attended theprogramme.

Health Awareness ProgrammeAn awareness programme on Heart Diseases was

conducted by Sahrudaya Health, Medical and Education Trustin ANU Campus on 15-03-2017. The medical team was ledby the Padmasri Awardee Dr. Gopala Krishna Gokhale,Heart Surgeon, Government General Hospital, Guntur. Theyexamined and counseled the university staff and students onseveral health issues in the free Medical Camp organised aspart of the Awareness Programme.

The Seminar hall of ANUCPS was jointly inaugurated byProf. K. R.S Sambasiva Rao, Rector and Dr. B. NaveenKrishna, Executive Director, JC BIOTECH Ltd., Vijayawadaon 25th January, 2017 and it was named JC BIOTECH SeminarHall. Renovation worth Rs. 7 Lakhs was carried out for theSeminar hall sponsored by JC BIOTECH Ltd. Dr. NaveenKrishna advised students to develop innovative skills to grabthe opportunities in the field of Pharmacy. Prof. A. PrameelaRani, Principal, ANUCPS extended her gratitude to thesponsors. Mr. Murali, Senior Scientist, JC BIOTECH, Teaching,Non teaching staff and Students of ANUCPS attended thefunction.

Visit of Vice-Chancellor of Sri Padmavathi Mahila University

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Meeting on MOOC’sA meeting on Massive Open Online Courses was held

on 25-01-2017. It was attended by Prof. K.R.S.SambasivaRao, Rector, ANU, Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Director, ISC,Prof. V. Chandra Sekhara Rao, Advisor, ISC. A decision wastaken to initiate steps to replace the existing Non-Core paperswith MOOCs courses.

Visit of Japanese Office ConsultantMr. Su Fee, Japanese office consultant, visited ANU

on 17-07-2017 and interacted with the Principals of all ANUcolleges, Deans and Prof. G.V.S.R.Anjaneyulu, Director, ISC,ANU.

Visit of Ethiopian SecretaryMr. Wondemgezahu Asalfhabtegeoris, 1st Secretary

At Home Function

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CELL

Chinese Language CourseBoard of Studies member of Centre for Foreign

Languages, ISC, Mr. Rakesh Ranjan from the English andForeign Languages University (EFLU), visited ISC on20.02.2017. He attended the meeting to frame the coursestructure, detailed syllabus and examination rules for B.A.Chinese Language Course, proposed by ISC, ANU.

Visit of Commissioner of Collegiate Education

Mr. Panda Das,Commissioner, CollegiateEducation, visited the Studioroom in ISC with his team on27.02.2017. ISC extended full-fledged help in recording some

U.G lessons in ISC recording room. A team of six membersfrom Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education cameto ISC studio on 09.03.2017 for shooting videos for Chemistrylessons.

ISC celebrated At Home function on 07.03.2017, whichwas attended by Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice – Chancellor,ANU, Dr. A.Sakuntala Rajendra Prasad, Prof. K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao, Rector, ANU, Prof. G.V.S.R.Anjaneyulu,Director, ISC, Prof. A.V.Dattatreya Rao, OSD – I, ANU, Prof.M. Koteswara Rao, CDC, Dean & EC member, ANU, Prof. A.Prameela Rani, Principal, UCPS, Prof. V. Chandra SekharaRao, staff members of ISC and international students.

MoU with Suny (Poly)ANU signed MoU with SUNY (POLY), USA, at

Vijayawada on 10.03.2017 in the presence of Tze Teck Sim,PDSO, Coordinator of International Admissions & StudentServices, SUNY (POLY), USA, Prof. P. John Paul, Registrar,ANU, Prof. G.V.S.R.Anjaneyulu, Director, ISC, Prof. V.Chandra Sekhara Rao, Advisor, ISC, and Prof. E.SreenivasReddy, Principal, ANUCoET.

Get-to-gether

On the occasion of World Social Work Day, on 21-03-2017, a get-to-gether of International students with someforeign delegates from Italy, Spain, Greece and Kenya wasarranged in ISC office.

Academic Collaboration with Bhutan UniversityA team of ANU faculty comprising Prof. G.V.S.R.

Anjaneyulu, Director, ISC, Prof. V. Chandra Sekhara Rao,Advisor, ISC and Prof. M.V.Ramkumar Ratnam visited Bhutanfor academic collaboration with Bhutan University and attendedThimphu, Bhutan Educational Fair from 22-28 March, 2017.

Mindset CampISC in collaboration with International Youth Fellowship

(IYF), Korea, organized a “Mindset Camp” on 30th March,2017 in ANU campus.

of Ethiopian Government, visitedANU and ISC on 11.02.2017. Heinteracted with Prof. A. RajendraPrasad, Vice-Chancellor, ANUand with the staff of ISC to knowthe facilities in ANU so as topromote students from Ethiopiato study in ANU.

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Acharya Nagarjuna University Inter - Collegiate YouthFestival 2016 - 17 was held from 7th to 9th February 2017.Teams from 35 colleges participated in various competitionsin Music events, Dance events, literary events, theatre eventsand fine arts events. Valedictory and Prize distribution washeld on 09th February, 2017. Prof. P. Varaprasada Murthy,Vice - Principal, University College of Arts, Commerce andLaw, presided over the function. Prof. B. Victor Babu, Principal,

Ten Days Exhibition - Cum SaleTen days - long Exhibition-cum-sale was organized byCommunity Social Responsibility Cell of ANU during21.03.2017 – 30.03.2017. The products on sale were theoutcome of the training programmes in the past on Juteproducts making, Hand embroidery, Screen Printing, Tailoring,Flower making and Artificial Jewellery making manufacturedby the inmates from Ujwala Home, a home for the victims ofhuman trafficking opposite to ANU campus, Guntur. Theobjective of this programme was to give them a platform togenerate income and also to sensitize the society about theworth and dignity of such people. The items displayed includedHandbags, Purses, Luggage bags, Cell phone pouches,Folders, Files, Saris, dress materials, Artificial Jewellery suchas Ear-rings, Bangles, Necklaces, Flower vases, WallHangings and the like. The programme was inaugurated bythe Registrar, Prof. K. John Paul who said that encouragingsuch women in promoting economic and social empowermentis the need of the hour. Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer, the Coordinatorof CSR, organized the programme with the assistance of Dr.

ANU YOUTH FESTIVAL

University College of Sciences, Prof. K.Chandan, Vice -Principal, University College of Sciences, were the guests ofhonour. Sri Jaya Raj Singh, Social and Environmental writerwas the Chief Guest. Overall Championship was won by SriMajeti Guravaya College, Guntur and the Runner up wasBapatla Engineering College, Bapatla. Dr. S. Murali Mohanwas the Coordinator and Dr. P.Johnson the AssistantCoordinator for the Inter - Collegiate Youth Festival.

M.Venkata Ramana. The exhibition was visited by thePresident of New Beginnings Charitable Trust Sri RaviSebastian, Social workers from Spain, Greece, Itally, KenyaMr. Nikolas, Mr. Fabbio, Mr. Todowlo Victor, Ms .Jucie & Ms.Mary who purchased the products. On the whole the exhibitionwas visited by a great number of people including Teachingstaff, Non-teaching staff, Research scholars and students.

COMMUNITY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY-NSS CELLThe NSS Cell organized a programme for celebration of

International Women’s Day in the University Campus on08-03-2017. Be Bold for Change is the 2017 theme for theInternational Women’s Day. The function was presided overby Dr. P.P.S. Paul Kumar, Programme Coordinators, NSS Cell,ANU and graced by Prof. A. Prameela Rani, Principal,ANUCPS, ANU and Programme Officers of Campus CollegeNSS Units, ANU. The function was celebrated in a jubilantmanner with the participation of NSS Women volunteers andProgramme Officers of ANU jurisdiction.

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SEMINARS / CONFERENCES ATTENDEDAMBEDKAR LIBRARY

Omkar Murthy: Participated in one day workshop on “Open EducationalResources (OER)”, organised by Department of Library and InformationScience at Maris Stella College, Vijayawada on 20th January, 2017.

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY & MICROBIOLOGYDr. K. Ammani. (i) Gave a lead lecture on “Arbuscular Mycorrhizas andSustainable Development” at UGC sponsored National Seminar onEmerging Trends in Life Sciences, organized by JMJ College, Tenaliduring 27-28 January, 2017.

(ii) Also presented a paper on “Genetic Diversity Using RAPD and ISSRPrimers of Canthium Parviflorum Lam”.(iii) Delivered an invited talk on “Magnificent and Marvellous Trees” inVRUKSHA - 2017 - Colloquium on Recent Innovations in Plant Sciences,at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada on 27th February, 2017.(iv) Presented a paper on “GC–MS analysis of Biologically ActiveCompounds in Biophytum Sensitivum Linn. Plant and Callus Extracts” atIndian Science Congress, Tirupati during 3-8 January, 2017.(v) Presented a paper on “A Sustainable Technology for Better Environ-ment” at 3rd International Conference on Bioenergy, Environment andSustainable Technologies (BEST2017), organized by Arunai EngineeringCollege, Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu, during 23 - 25 January, 2017.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONProf. Noor Basha Abdul. Presented a paper on “A study on Role ofEquity Analysis in Investment Management – A case study on AutomobileIndustry in India” at 2nd International Seminar on Recent Trends inInternational Accounting & Financial Service in collaboration withDepartment of Commerce, Osmania University and organized by LittleFlower Degree College, Uppal, Hyderabad during 9 - 10 January, 2017.

Presented the following papers at Indian Council for BusinessEducation (ICBE) Second Annual Conference on Emerging Issues inBusiness and Industry, held at Department of Commerce and BusinessAdministration, ANU, Guntur, A.P. during 27 - 28 January, 2017.(i) Presented a paper on “A Comparative Study on the Existing VAT andProposed GST”.(ii) Presented a paper on “Effects of GST Bill in The Banking Services”.

Presented a paper on “Social Media Marketing in Performance ofSMB’s” at 2nd International Conference on Innovations in IT andManagement, MCA Programme, in association with Savitribai Phule, PuneUniversity, organized by Sinhgad Institute of Management & ComputerApplication, Pune, India during 16 - 17 February, 2017.

Presented the following papers at UGC International Seminar onCorporate Social Responsibility, organized by Department of HRM, ANU,Guntur during 10 -12 March, 2017.(i) “A Study on Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in SelectedPublic and Private Banks in India”(ii) “Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Performance (A Studyon Andhra Bank and Syndicate Bank in India” (ISCSR-2017).(iii) “The Top Companies for Sustainability and CSR” at (ISCSR-2017).

Presented the following papers at the UGC, APSCHE, ICSSR &ICBE Sponsored Three Day Global Summit on Corporate SocialResponsibility organized by Department of Commerce & BusinessAdministration, ANU, Guntur during 29 -31 March 2017.(i) “Corporate Social Responsibility Funding for Promoting Quality of HigherEducation”.(ii) Presented a paper on “Social Responsible Investments: An EthicsBased Approach”.(iii) “Development of Corporate Social Responsibility- A Case Study ofSelected Indian Commercial Banks”.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRYThe following Poster presentations were presented at 104th

Indian Science Congress Section of Chemical Sciences, organized atS.V. University, Tirupathi during 3-7 January, 2017.

(i) Vustelamuri Padmavathi and Bhattiprolu Kesava Rao: “Synthesisof Epoxy Semecarpus anacardium L.f Oil and Its Evaluation for LubricantProperties”.

(ii) P. Asha Bhanu and Prof. B.Kesava Rao: “Antiviral HydrolysableTannins from Myrtaceae family”.

(iii) G.Usha Rani and Prof. B.Kesava Rao: “ Anti-Arthritic Agents fromBoraginaceae family-An Alternative to Allopathy”.

(iv) G.Swapna and Prof. B.Kesava Rao: “Prominent Role of FemaleHerbal Contraceptives in Modern Medicine”.

Prof. B. Kesava Rao: Attended One Day State Level Workshop on “Neeru-Pragathi” organized by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of HigherEducation, Amaravathi, on 8th May 2017 at ANU.

Sapavat Madhavi, R. Sreenivasulu, Yazala, Jyothsna PragathiYazala and Dr. R. Ramesh Raju. Presented a paper on “Synthesis ofChalcone Incorporated Quinazoline Derivatives as Anticancer Agents” at104th Indian Science Congress, organized by Sri VenkateswaraUniversity, Tirupathi during 3 -7 January, 2017.

Dr. R. Ramachandran. Participated in 104th Indian Science Congress,organized by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi during 3 - 7 January,2017.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICSDr. K. Madhu Babu . (i) Presented a paper on “Demonetization Problemwith Supply side Logistics” at the Pre-Annual Conference of AndhraPradesh Economic Association held at NRI Institute of Technology,Vijayawada on 21st January, 2017. Also chaired a session.

(ii) Presented a paper on “Business Trends in New State of AndhraPradesh” at the 2nd Annual Conference of Indian Council for BusinessEducation on Emerging Issues in Business and Industry, held atDepartment of Commerce and Business Administration, ANU during 27-28 January, 2017.

(iii) Presented a paper on “Liberating India: An Ambedkarite Perspective”at the International Seminar on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Buddhism,organized by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of AndhraPradesh and Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, ANU during 24 –25 February, 2017. Also chaired a session.

(iv) Presented a paper on “Corporate Social Responsibility Practices: AnExploratory Study On Byrraju Founadation In Andhra Pradesh” at theInternational Seminar on Corporate Social Responsibility, at the BommidalaDepartment of HRM, ANU during 10 -12 March, 2017. Also chaired asession.

(v) Presented a paper on “Health Sector Infrastructure In Andhra Pradesh(A District-Wise Analysis From 1991-2011)” at the 35th Annual Conferenceof Andhra Pradesh Economic Association, held at Department ofEconomics, Govt. Degree College, Guntur during 11 - 12 March, 2017.(Sponsored by ICSSR). Also chaired a session.(vi) Presented a Paper on “Land Labour and Caste : Mapping theEvidences” at the National Seminar on Social Philosophy and AmbedkarIdeology by Dr. Ambedkar Chair, ANU during 22 - 23 March, 2017(Sponsored by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, New Delhi, Govt. of India. Ministryof Social Justice and Empowerment).

(vii) Presented a paper on “Demonetisation-Credit and Liquidity Risks InIndia” at the National Seminar on Implication of Demonetisation on IndianEconomy, organized by the Department of Economics, ANU, Guntur during7 - 28, March, 2017. Also chaired a session.

(viii) Presented a Paper on “Corporate Social Responsibility in AP IndustrialSector” at the Global Summit (International Conference) on CorporateSocial Responsibility held at Department of Commerce and BusinessAdministration, ANU, Guntur during 29 – 31 March, 2017.

(ix) Delivered Keynote address on “Demonetisation - Currency and GDPGrowth In India” at UGC National Seminar on India’s Demonetization

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Policy - Prospects and Challenges, held at the Dept of Economics, A.G& S.G.S Degree College, Vuyyuru, Krishana District, A.P. during 23 - 24January, 2017.(x) Gave Invited talk on “Public Spending for the Development ofMarginalized Sections in Andhra Pradesh” at UGC National Seminar onBudget Allocations for Development of Socially Excluded Groups inIndia: An Assessment, held at Centre for Study of Social Exclusion andInclusive Policy (CSSEIP), Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuram,A.P. during 20 – 21 March, 2017.Dr. K. Madhu Babu and P. Raja Ramesh. Presented a paper on“Budget Allocations and Public Expenditures Under Scheduled CastesSub-Plan for Scheduled Castes in Andhra Pradesh” at the National Seminaron Social Justice and Development of Marginalized Communities inIndia : Issues and Challenges, held at the Centre for Study of SocialExclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP), Andhra University,Visakhapatnam during 30 - 31 , March 2017.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHProf. K. Ratna Shiela Mani. Gave plenary address on “Major Themesin Canadian Fiction” at 30th Annual International Conference of the IndianAssociation of Canadian Studies on Imagi/Nation India and Canada:Past, Present and Future at Gujarat Arts & Commerce Government College,Ahmedabad, during 25-27 March, 2017. Also presented a paper on“Themes in Asian Canadian Literature”.

Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani and T. Raghu. Presented a paper on “TheRole of Attitude and Motivation in English Language Learning” at the ELTAINational Conference on New Perspectives in English Language Teaching(NPELT-17) at Hindustan University, Chennai during 30-31 March, 2017.

Dr. M. Suresh Kumar. 2017.(i) Presented a paper on “Equal Opportuni-ties Bill 2016 for Divyangs” in Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), inthe National Seminar on Challenges and Opportunities for the PhysicallyChallenged Persons (COPCP 17) during 4 - 5 January, 2017.

(ii) Presented a paper on “Communication Skills for Tourism Professionals”in the National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Tourism and HospitalityIndustry during 20 - 21 March, 2017.

(iii) Presented a paper on “Influence of Buddhism on B. R. Ambedkar’sPhilosophy” in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 125th Birth Anniversary InternationalSeminar at Department of social Welfare, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh,Acharya Nagarjuna University during 24 - 25 February, 2017.

(iv) Presented a paper on “The Poetry of Gurram Joshua and Viswanatha”in the National Seminar at Acharya Nagarjuna University during 25 - 27March, 2017.

Dr. G. Chenna Reddy. (i) Presented a paper on “A Case Study on TwoDifferently abled Girls” at an International Seminar on Enabling andEmpowering Persons with Disabilities Role of Stakeholders (Teachers,Parents, Health Workers, NGOs and Government), organized byDepartment of Psychology in collaboration with NIEPMD, UETS, THPI atAdikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh during 2 - 3March, 2017.

(ii) Chaired a session at UGC National seminar on Emerging Trends inTourism and Hospitality Management organized by the Department ofTourism and Hospital Management, ANU, Guntur, A.P, during 20 - 21 March,2017.

(iii) Delivered a guest lecture on “Syllabus and Communication Skills” tothe B. Ed. students at KSR & KRK College of Education, Burripalem Road,Tenali, affiliated to Acharya Nagarjuna University, on 22nd March, 2017.

Dr. B. Karuna. Presented a paper on “Woman’s struggle for Independenceand self –identity in Manju Kapur’s Home of the International Conferenceon English Language, Literature and Communication: Innovations andApplications in the Teaching – Learning scenario. ELLCIATLS-2017,organised by School of Humanities, K.R.Mangalam University, Gurgaon,Haryana during 3-4- February, 2017.

DEPARTMENT OF HINDIDr. A.C.V.Rama Kumar. Presented a paper on “Bhadharthi Huyee SamajMai Yuva Varg Ki Manasiksangarsh” at UGC National Seminar on

Bharathiya Sahitya Mai Yuva Varg Ki Adunik Vichar Dhara held at AndhraLoyola College, Vijayawada during 21- 22 February, 2017.

DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL STUDIESProf. Y.P.Ramasubbaiah. (i) Presented a paper on “Cyber Crimes andCyber Terrorism: An Ominous Side of the Web World” at the NationalSeminar on Cyber Laws: Issues and Challenges, organized by School ofLegal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, during6 – 7 January, 2017.

(ii) Presented a paper on “Demonetisation and the Supreme Court” atSecond Annual Conference on Emerging Issues in Business and Industry,organized by Department of Commerce and Business Administration,ANU, during 27 -28 January, 2017.

(iii) Presented a paper on “Natural Sources Industrial Effluents andEnvironmental Quality” at the National Seminar on EnvironmentalProtection and Law: Retrospect and Prospect, organized by P.G.Department of Legal Studies & Research, ANU, Guntur, during 25 -26March 2017.

(iv) Delivered a lecture as Resource Person in the technical session on“CSR – Public Sectors, Private Sector and MNC’s” at the UGC InternationalSeminar on CSR, organized by the Dept. Human Resource Management,ANU, during 10 -12 March 2017.

Also presented a paper on “CSR Activities and Companies Act, 2013 -With Special Reference to KCP Ltd. Vuyyuru, Krishna District (A.P.),UGC”.

(v) Presented a paper on “Ambedkar’s Buddhism and the Constitution ofIndia” at the International Conclave on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Buddhism,organized by the Dept. of Social Welfare, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh &Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, ANU, during 24 -25 February2017.

(vi) Presented a paper on “Sustainable Development Special Referenceto Corporate Social Responsibility @ Infosys Limited, Bangalore, at theGlobal Summit on Corporate Social Responsibility organized by theDept. of Commerce and Business Administration, ANU during 29 -31 March,2017.

Prof. L.Jayasree. (i) Attended UGC sponsored National Seminar onEnvironmental Protection and Law: Retrospect and Prospect, organizedby PG Dept. of Legal Studies & Research, ANU during 25 - 26 March,2017.

(ii) Delivered a Keynote address on “Women Empowerment” at UGCsponsored National Seminar on Human Rights with Special Referenceto Women Rights: Issues and Concerns”, organized by K.V.R. Govt.College for Women (A), Kurnool, A.P. on 24th January, 2017.

(iii) Delivered a lecture on “Family Law – Discrimination” on 19th January2017 in Residential Training Programme on Gender Sensitization organizedby APHRDI, at Bapatla from 9 - 20, January, 2017.

(iv) Invited as a Special Guest for Katamneni Ravindra Rao Second AnnualMemorial Lecture on “Right to Information Act (RTI) & Criminal Justice”,organized by Kantamneni Ravindra Rao Memorial Foundation at P.B.Siddhartha Academy Auditorium, Vijayawada on 22nd January, 2017.

(v) As the chief Guest gave a talk to the Law students on “Career in Lawand professional skills” in AP State Law Students Convention organizedby All India Lawyers Union (AILU) at JNTU, Kakinada on 12th February,2017.

(vi) As a Resource person delivered a Lecture on “From Investigation tothe Trial stage” in the Workshop - II on Fair Trial conducted for JudicialOfficers in Krishna District by High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad, on4th March, 2017.

(vii) Chief Guest on the occasion of 17th Anniversary of the SpoorthiEducational Society, Parchur, Prakasam District on 4th March 2017.

(viii) Delivered a lecture on "Women and Family Law", at K.L.University,Vijayawada on 14th March, 2017.(ix) As a Resource person delivered a lecture on “General Principles ofFair Trial”, in the Workshop on Fair Trial conducted for Judicial Officers

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in Guntur District organized by High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad on18th March, 2017.(x) Invited as a Guest of Honour on the occasion of 26th Annual DayCelebrations of Jagarlamudi Chandramouli College of Law, Guntur.Dr. I. Durga Prasad. (i) Presented a paper on “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’sviews on Buddhism”, at International Conclave on Dr. B.R.Ambedkarand Buddhism, organized by Department by Social Welfare, Governmentof Andhra Pradesh and Center for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, ANUduring 24 – 25 February 2017.(ii) Presented a paper on “Concept of Corporate Social Responsibility:An Indian Perspective” at the International Seminar on Corporate SocialResponsibility, organized by Department of HRM, ANU during 10 – 12March 2017.(iii) Presented a paper on “Domestic Violence - Root Causes andRemedies” at the National Seminar on Liberate Women from Atrocities –Empower Them, organized by St. Joseph’s College of Education forWomen, Guntur. A.P during 23 – 24 March 2017.

(iv) Participated in the UGC National seminar on Environmental Protectionand Law: Retrospect and Prospect, organized by P.G. Department ofLegal Studies and Research, ANU during 25 -26 March, 2017.

DEPARTMENT OF MAHAYANA BUDDHIST STUDIESDr. L.Udayakumar. (i) Presented a paper on “Dr. B.R.Ambedkar’sIntellectual Approaches to Moral Philosophy” in the National Seminar onthe occasion of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar’s 125th Birth Anniversary Celebrationat University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad during 22 - 23 February, 2017.

(ii) Presented a paper on “Philosophy of Science and Technology: ItsImpact on Recent Development”, in the 91st Session of IndianPhilosophical Congress and Asian Philosophy Congress at SanchiUniversity of Buddhist – Indic Studies, Sanchi University, Bhopal, during11 – 14 March, 2017.(iii) Presented a paper on “Wittgenstein’s Philosophy of Meaning andPractice” in the International Conference of Language Learning andReligious Studies -2017 at Singapore, during 11 – 13 March, 2017.(iv) Presented a paper on “Buddhist Ethical and Economical Contributionsto Human Well-Being: Global Challenges and Crises” in the InternationalConference of Buddhism in the 21st Century Perspectives: GlobalChallenges and Issues, at Nava Nalanda University, Rajgiri, Bihar, during17 -19 March, 2017.(v) Presented a paper on “Philosophical Direction towards SustainableCommunity Development in the Human Society, on Social Science: NewParadigms Towards Sustainable and Prospective Future”, in the FirstSouthern Social Science Congress, Institute of Public EnterpriseHyderabad, Hyderabad, during 23 -25 March, 2017.(vi) Presented a paper on “The Cultural Tolerance and Solidarity in thePhenomenal World” in the UGC National Seminar of Cultural Studies,Department of English, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (Women’sUniversity), Tirupati, during 24 -25 March, 2017.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICSThe following papers were presented at International Conference

on Environmental Impact of Advanced Materials and EnergyTechnologies, organized by A. V. Arts, Science & Commerce, Hyderabad,during 19 - 21January, 2017.

(i) Prof. N. Veeraiah. Delivered an invited talk on “Amorphous Systemsas Possible Materials for Radiation Dosimetry Applications”

(ii) J. Ashok, K. Naresh Kumar, M. Srinivasa Reddy, V. Ravi Kumar,N. Veeraiah: “Electrical Properties of Na

2O-CuO-SiO

2 Glasses Mixed

with Bi2O3”.

(iii) A. Siva Sesha Reddy, A. Subba Rao, G. Naga Raju, V. Ravi Kumarand N. Veeraiah: “Structural Properties f ZnO%Ta

2O

5%B

2O

3 Glass

Ceramics By Means of Dielectric Studies”.

(iv) G. Naga Raju, Valluri Ravi Kumar: “Influence of Modifier Oxide onEmission and Spectroscopic Features of Pr3+ doped in Lead ZincPhosphate Glasses”.

(v) P. Sobhanachalam, Ch. Vijaya Kumari, G. Naga Raju, V. RaviKumar:Presented a paper “Bioactivity Studies of CaF

2%

BaO%CaO%B2O

3%P

2O

5: CuO/Fe

2O

3 Glasses”.

The following papers were presented at Indian Science Congressheld at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati during 3-7 January, 2017.

(i) V. Ravi Kumar, P. Sobhanachalam, Valluri Ravi Kumar, Y. Gandhi:“Bioactivity Studies of Calcium Oxyfluroborophospahte Glasses DopedWith Fe

2O

3”

(ii) G. Naga Raju, A. Siva Sesha Reddy, K. Naresh Kumar, Ch. VijayaKumari: “Spectroscopic Investigations of Lithium Aluminium ZirconiumSilicate Glasses Mixed with TiO

2”.

(iii) J. Ashok, M. Srinivasa Reddy, B.V. Raghavaiah, N. Veeraiah:“Electrical Characteristics of CuO Doped Na

2O-SiO

2-Bi

2O

3 glasses”.

(iv) B. Suresh, A. Subba Rao, K. Srinivasa Rao, V. Ravi Kumar:“Spectroscopic Characteristics f Sm3+ Ions in Lead Aluminium SilicateGlasses System”.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onAdvances in Biomaterials and Characterization Techniques organizedby Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada during 20-21 Jan., 2017

(i) N. Veeraiah. “Glass Materials for the Applications in Radiation Dosimetry”.(ii) V. Ravikumar, G. Nagaraju, N. Veeraiah. “Study on DielectricProperties of Glass Materials-A tool for assessing the InsulatingCharacter”.(iii) J. Ashok, G. Nagaraju, A. Subbarao, M. Srinivasareddy. “ThermoLuminescence Characteristics of Copper Doped Sodium Silicate Glasses-effect of Bismuth ions”.(iv) Y. Gandhi, P. Rajanikanth, V. Ravi Kumar. “Studies on UV EmissionCharacteristics of Gd3+ in Lithium Phosphate Glass system for theApplications in the Treatment of Vitiligo Vulgaris Disease”. (v) A. Siva Seshareddy, V. Ravi Kumar. “Insulating Characteristics ofZnTa

2B

2O

9 Glass Ceramics”.

(vi) B. Suresh, K. N.Kumar, M. Nagarjuna, B. V.Ragavaiah, M. S.Reddy.“Emission Characteristics of Pr3+ and Ho3+ ions in Lead Silicate Glassesco-doped with Bismuth ions”.(vii) K. Sravanthi, G. Sahaya Baskaran, V. Ravi Kumar. “Some Insightsinto Optical Absorption on Silicate Glasses”.

The following papers were presented at the International seminaron Physics and Chemistry of Materials and Applications (ISPCMA-2017)at SPMH Kalasala, Machilipatnam, during 4 - 5 January 2017.Dr. R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar, M. Avinash, G. Ramasundari, and J.Madhavi. (i) “Structural and spectroscopic investigations on Cu2+ ionsdoped 19.9 CdO + x Li

2O + (30-x) Na

2O + 50 B

2O

3 Borate glasses”.

(ii) Dr. R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar, J. Madhavi, M. Avinash, Sk. JohnyBasha, V. Khidhirbrahmendra, L.V. Krishna Rao, and Ch. VenkataReddy. “Structural investigations on Ni2+ doped ZnS-CdS compositenanopowder”.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onAdvances in Biomaterials and Characterization Techniques (ABCT 17)at Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada during 20 - 21January 2017.

Dr. R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar, B. Sekhar, G. Thirumala Rao, Sk. MuntazBegum. (i) “Synthesis and spectroscopic characterizations of d5 ions(Mn2+, Fe3+) doped PVA capped CdSe/ZnSe nanopolymers” (Invited Talk).

(ii) Dr. R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar D.Venkata Satihsh, L.V. Krishna Rao,V. Ashok Babu . “Synthesis and Characterization of Undoped and dopedZnCdO nanopowder”.

The following papers were presented at the International Seminaron Materials for the Societal Advancement with Emphasis on Health andEnergy at P.B. Siddhartha College of Arts & Science, Vijayawada during22 - 23 February 2017.

Dr. R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. M. Avinash, M. Rajesh Yadav, J. Madhavi,Sk. Johny Basha, V. Khidhirbrahmendra. (i) “Physical, Optical and IRcharacterizations of Mo5+ doped Mixed Alkali Cadmium Borate Glasses”.

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(i i) Dr . R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar, Sk. Johny Basha, V.Khidhirbrahmendra, M. Avinash, J. Madhavi, S. Sarathkumar.“Synthesis and thermal properties of Ni(II) ions doped ZnS nanocrystals”.

(iii) Dr. R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar, Khidhirbrahmendra, Sk. Johny Basha,M. Avinash, J. Madhavi, Sk. Munimasthani. “Structural investigationson Ni2+ doped SrZn

2(PO

4)

2 nanophosphors”.

(iv) Dr. R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar, J. Madhavi, V. Khidhirbrahmendra,Sk. Johny Basha, M. Avinash, P.K.K. Kumar. “Synthesis and Structuralproperties of Fe3+ doped ZnS/CdS composite nanopowder by co-precipitation method”.

The following papers were presented at the National ScienceDay celebrations & National Workshop on Emerging Trends in Academicsand Research (NWETAR-2017) at Dept. of Physics, Yogi VemanaUniversity, Kadapa during 28 Feb. - 1 March 2017.

Dr. R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar M. Avinash, M. Rajesh Yadav, J. Madhavi,Sk. Johny Basha, V. Khidhirbrahmendra. (i) “Optical basicity andPolarizability of Cu2+ ions doped 19.9 CdO + x Li

2O + (30”x) Na

2O +

50 B2O

3 Borate Glasses”.

(i i) Dr. R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar Sk. Johny Basha, V.Khidhirbrahmendra, M. Avinash, J. Madhavi, Sk. Munimasthani.“Luminescence and Magnetic properties of Ni2+ doped ZnS nanocrystals”.

(iii) Dr. R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar, J. Madhavi, Sk. Johny Basha, V.Khidhirbrahmendra, M. Avinash, P.K.K. Kumar. Ch.Venkata Reddy.“Synthesis and spectral properties of Fe3+ doped ZnS/CdS compositenanopowder”.

(iv) Dr. R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. Attended the National Workshop onInnovation by Design organized by Andhra Pradesh Innovation Societymentored by IIM Kashipur and Kaizen Institute of Training Excellence,Baroda during 2 - 3 February, 2017 at ANU, Guntur.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onAdvances in Biomaterials and Characterization Techniques, organizedby department of Physics, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada during20- 21 January, 2017.

(i) K. Satyavathi, M. Subba Rao and Sandhya Cole: “Effect of Mo-Dopant on Optical and Luminescent Properties of Zn

3(PO

4)

2ZnO

Nanopowders”.

(ii) K. Vijaya Babu, V.Naga Padmini, Dr. Sandhya Cole: “Structuraland Optical Properties of TiO

2 Doped Na

2O-PbO-Al

2O

3-B

2O

3-SiO

2 Glass

system” .

(iii) L. Bhushan Kumar, Y. Nirmal Rajeev and Sandhya Cole: “Growthand Characterization of Pure and Rare Earth Doped Thiocyanate ComplexCrystals for Blue-Violet Laser Light Generation”.

(iv) Y. Nagabhaskararao, K. Satyavathi, M. Subba Rao, Dr. SandhyaCole: “Structural Investigation on Cu2+ Doped CdOZn

3(PO

4)

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Nanopowder”.

The following papers were presented at the InternationalConference on Emerging Trends in Chemical, Pharmaceutical,Environmental Science & Technology held at Department of Chemistry,Pithapur Rajah’s Govt. College Kakinada, A.P., during 24 -25 January,2017.

(i) M. Subba Rao, K. Satyavathi, Y. Nagabhaskararao, Dr. SandhyaCole: “Spectroscopic Characterizations of Fe3+ Doped Zn

3(PO

4)

2 ZnO

White Light Nanophosphors”.

(ii) M. Subba Rao, K. Satyavathi, Dr. Sandhya Cole: “Undoped andMolybdenum Doped Zn

3(PO

4)

2 ZnO Nanopowders with Structural and

Optical Propertices”.

(iii) Y. Nagabhaskararao, Dr. Sandhya Cole: “Spectral Studies of Fe3+/CdOZn

3(PO

4)2 Nanocomposite via Chemical Precipitation Method” .

(iv) K. Vijaya Babu, Dr. Sandhya Cole: “Spectral and Luminescencepropertiesof Dy3+ doped Borosilicate Glasses for Lasing Materials andWhite LEDS”.

The following papers were presented at the International Seminaron Materials for the Societal Advancement with Emphasis on Health and

Energy held at Department of Physics, P.B. Siddhartha College of Arts &Science, Vijayawada, A.P., during 22nd -23rd February, 2017.(i) M. Subba Rao, K. Satyavathi, Y. Nagabhaskararao, Dr. SandhyaCole: “Structural and Spectral Investigations of undoped and Cr3+ iondoped Zn

3(PO

4)2ZnO NanoCrystalline Phosphor Materials”.

(ii) Y. Nagabhaskararao, K. Satyavathi, M. Subba Rao, Dr. SandhyaCole:”Structural Investigation on Fe3+ Ions Doped CdOZn

3(PO

4)

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Nanomaterials”.Dr. Sandhya Cole. Participated in A Multi Disciplinary one day NationalSeminar on Human Rights: Trends, Issues & Challenges in the presentScenario by SVKP College, Markapur on 22.02.2017.

M. Subba Rao, K. Satyavathi, Y. Nagabhaskararao, Dr. SandhyaCole: “Spectral and Photoluminescence Properties of Undoped and Mn2+

Ion Doped Zn3(PO

4)2ZnO Nanocrystalline Phosphor Materials” at National

Seminar on Recent Trends in Chemical Speciation, Kinetics andNanomaterials (RTCSKN-2017), organized by Department of Chemistry,Andhra University, Visakhapatnam during 3 – 4 March, 2017.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORKThe following papers were presented at the U.G.C. Sponsored

National Seminar on Challenges and Opportunities for the PhysicallyChallenged Persons organized by Higher Education for Persons withspecial Needs (HEPSN) & NSS Units of Andhra Loyola College,Vijayawada, in collaboration with Community Social Responsibility, ANU,Guntur during 04- 05 January 2017.

Radha Vallury and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Adapting and CopingRequirements of Parents of Children with Special Needs”.

Joseph Mallu and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Analytical Perspectivesof Teaching Community on Inclusive Education to the Physically ChallengedChildren”.

Sunil Babu Yazali and Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Challenges faced byPhysically Disabled Children in Agricultural Sector”.

Koteswara Rao M, Dr. M.Venkata Ramana and Dr. Saraswati RajuIyer: “Legal Provisions for Employment of Physically Challenged in India”.

Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer. (i) Gave an Invited talk on “Employment Potentialfor the Physically Challenged Persons for Inclusive Development”.

(ii) Guest of Honour for the Balamela Programme, organized by SewaBharathi on 26th February 2017 at Sisu Vidhya Mandiram High School,Sathyanarayanapuram, Vijayawada.

(iii) Guest of Honour for the International Women’s Day Celebration2017 – Be Bold for Change, organized by Counselling Psychologist’sAssociation Women’s Wing on 8th March 2017 at Hotel Swarna Palace,Vijayawada.(iv) Chairperson of a Technical Session at the UGC International Seminaron Corporate Social Responsibility organized by Department of HumanResource Management, ANU during 10 -12 March, 2017.(v) As Chief Guest for the Phase -2 Three Day Training Programme onRoles & Responsibilities of Stake Holders, Government Schemesrelated to Health, Education etc. spoke on “Right to Education Act” on16th March, 2017 at Vaddamanu Village, Thullur Mandalam, Guntur.(vi) Participated in the UGC Autonomous grant supported one dayWorkshop on Role of Human Values in Higher Education for Personal andProfessional Excellence organized by the Internal Quality Assurance cell(IQAC), Maris Stella College, Vijayawada on 01st February, 2017.

The following papers were presented at the National ResearchConference on Imperatives on Corporate Social Responsibility organizedby SIES College of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai, on 04th February2017.

(i) Sunil Babu Yazali and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Role of CSR inEradication of Child Labour in India”.

(ii) Koteswara Rao and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Social Workers’ Rolein Promoting Corporate social Responsibility for the Differently Abled”.

Koteswara Rao, Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer and Santhi Priya N: “HumanRights and the Differently Abled Persons” at the UGC (PBG) Sponsored

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Multi Disciplinary One Day National Seminar on Human Rights: Trends,Issues & Challenges in the Present Scenario Human Rights For All,organized by S.V.K.P. College, Markapur, Prakasam Dist, on 22nd February2017.

The following papers were presented at the UGC, APSCHE & ICSSRNational Seminar on Mainstreaming Marginalized Communities in India:Challenges and Intervention organized by Department of Social Work,Ongole Campus, ANU during 17 -18 March, 2017.N.Radha and Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Welfare of Scheduled Castesand Scheduled Tribes in India”.(ii) Sunil Babu Yazali and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Mainstreaming ofChild Labour in Agricultural Sector in Andhra Pradesh”.Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer: Participated in the Programme on ChildProtection and Development: Youth Work Experiences Across the World– Training Course: “Child Poverty & Vulnerability” from 20-03-2017 to 28-03-2017 hosted by PRISM Promozione Internazionale Sicilia-Mondo, Europeorganized by New Beginnings Charitable Trust, Vijayawada.

The following papers were presented at the UGC SponsoredNational Seminar on Liberate Women from Atrocities - Empower Themorganized by St. Joseph’s College of Education for Women (Autonomous)Guntur, 23rd & 24th March 2017.

Radha N. and Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Women Empowerment in India:A Brief Review on Various Legislations”.

Sunil Babu Yazali and Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Empowerment of GirlChild Labour in Andhra Pradesh”.

Koteswara Rao Mallavarapu, Shanthi Priya Namburu and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Violence against Women with Disabilities in India”.

The following papers were presented at the Global Summit onCorporate Social Responsibility conducted by the Department ofCommerce and Business Administration, ANU, Guntur, during 29 -31 March,2017.(i) Sunil Babu Yazal and Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer: “CSR and Eradicationof Child Labour: Endeavours by Select Corporates in India”.(ii) P.Sowjanya Samuel and Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer: “CSR andEradication of Child Labour: Endeavours by Select Corporates in India”.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICSThe following papers were presented at National Seminar on SQC,Reliability, Design of Experiments and Operations Research, conductedby Department of Statistics, ANU, Guntur during 23 – 24 February, 2017.

(i) Prof. A.V.Dattatreya Rao. Gave an invited lecture on “OptimizationTechniques”.

(ii) V.Ravi Sankar, Ch.Kiran Kumar and Prof. K.Chandan. “OptimalStrategy Analysis of an N – Policy two phase FM/FM/1 Queuing Modelwith Server Startup and Breakdowns in Triangular and Trapezoidal FuzzyNumbers Using a cuts”

(iii) V.Ravi Sankar, Ch.Kiran Kumar and Prof. K.Chandan. “OptimalStrategy Analysis of an N – Policy two phase FM/FE

k/1 Queuing Model

with Server Startup and Breakdowns in Triangular and Trapezoidal FuzzyNumbers Using a cuts”.

(iv) V.N.Rama Devi, K.Satish Kumar and Prof. K.Chandan. “TransientAnalysis of a finite capacity Mx/M/1 Queueing System with two Phase, N-policy, Server Startup and Second Optional Batch Service”.

(v) Roma Rani Das, Prof. K.Chandan and Abhishek Rathore.“Optimization Technique for Plots Shape and Size in Agricultural Research”.

(vi) B.Suneetha, B.Basaveswara Rao, K.Gangadhara Rao andK.Chandan. “A Study on Impact of the E-DOS Attack for Elastic CloudService”.

(vii) Sk.Jameela Begum, Y.Saritha and Prof. K.Chandan. “A StudyOn N-Policy FM/FM/1 Queuing System With Server Timeout in TriangularAnd Trapezoidal Fuzzy Numbers Using á-Cuts”.

(viii) P.Madhava Rao, K.Satish Kumar and Prof. K.Chandan. “A Studyon Cost Analysis of Two Phase N-Policy FM/FE

k/1 Queuing System in

Triangular and Trapezoidal Fuzzy Numbers Using á- Cuts”.

(ix) R. Asha Mounika, G.Sridhar and Prof. K.Chandan. “A Study onCost Analysis of Two Phase N-Policy FM/FM/1 Queuing System withGating in Triangular and Trapezoidal Fuzzy Numbers Using á-Cuts”.

(x) K.Satish Kumar, V.N.Rama Devi and Prof. K.Chandan. “TransientAnalysis of Two-Phase N-Policy M/M/1 Queueing Model with ServerStartup and Second Optional Batch Service”.(xi) M.Sumesh Kumar, B.Srinivas Patnaik, Y.Saritha and Prof.K.Chandan. paper on “A Study On FM/FM/1 Vacation Queuing SystemWith Server Timeout In Triangular And Trapezoidal Fuzzy Numbers Usingá-Cuts”.(xii) P.Madhava Rao, Y.Saritha and Prof. K.Chandan. “A Study on CostAnalysis of Two Phase N-Policy FM/FE

k/1 Queuing System with Gating in

Triangular and Trapezoidal Fuzzy Numbers Using á- Cuts”.(xiii) K.V. Ramesh Babu and Prof. K. Chandan. “The application ofQueueing Theory in ATM Facility at Ongole”.(xiv) Prof. K.Chandan. Gave an Invited talk on “Recent Trends on TwoPhase N- Policy Queuing Systems”.Prof. K. Chandan. Gave an Invited talk on “Recent Trends on OptimalStrategy Analysis of N-Policy Two Phase Queuing Systems”, at the oneday Symposium on Recent Trends in Mathematics, conducted byDepartment of Mathematics, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telanganaon 27th March, 2017.

Dr.M.S.Ravi Kumar, Prof. R.R.L.Kantam and U. Ram Kiran. Presenteda paper on “Estimation by Regression Approach in Odds GeneralizedExponential – Pareto Distribution”.

The following papers were presented at 104th Indian Science Congress(ISC) held at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati during 3-7 January,2017.

(i) Prof. K. Rosaiah, Dr. G.S. Rao and S.V.S.V.S.V. Prasad. “A GroupAcceptance Sampling Plans Based on Truncated Life Tests for Type-IIGeneralized Log-Logistic Distribution”.

(ii) Prof. K. Rosaiah, Dr. G.S. Rao, K. Kalyani and D.C.U. Siva Kumar.“A New Acceptance Sampling Plans Based on Percentiles for OddsExponential Log Logistic Distribution”.

The following papers were presented in the National Seminar on SQC,Reliability, Design of Experiments and Operations Research held atDepartment of Statistics, ANU, Guntur during 23 - 24 February, 2017

(i) Prof. K. Rosaiah, Dr. G.Srinivasa Rao, D.C.U. Siva Kumar and K.Kalyani. “An Economic Reliability Test Plans for Odds GeneralizedExponential Log-Logistic Distribution”.

(ii) Prof. K. Rosaiah, Dr. G.S. Rao, K. Kalyani and D.C.U. Siva Kumar.“Odds Exponential Log Logistic Distribution: Different Methods ofEstimation”.

(iii) Prof. K. Rosaiah and P. Jyothi. “The New Rayleigh-Pareto Distribution”

Prof. K.Rosaiah. Participated in the DST Sponsored 3 Day NationalWorkshop on Data Science Research, held at Acharya NagarjunaUniversity during 28-30 January, 2017.

Prof. A.Vasudeva Rao: (i) Participated in one day National Workshopon Statistical Computation with R, organized by Department of Statistics,ANU on 22nd February, 2017.

(ii) Chaired a session at the National Seminar on SQC, Reliability, Designof Experiments and Operations Research, organized by Department ofStatistics, ANU during 23 -24 February, 2017.

(iii) Chaired a session at the International Conclave on Dr.B.R.Ambedkarand Buddhism, organized by Department of Mahayana Buddhist Studies,ANU during 24 -25 February, 2017.

(iv) Presented a paper on “ Corporate Social Responsibility – A Review”at UGC – three day International Seminar on Corporate SocialResponsibility- ISCSR 2017 in ISCSR - 2017, organized by Departmentof Human Resource Management, ANU during 10 – 11 March, 2017.

DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU AND ORIENTAL LANGUAGESProf. P.Varaprasada Murthy. (i) Presented a paper on “UttaraRamacherite Paryavarananukula Varnanavisheshah” at the National

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seminar, organized by the Dept of Sanskrit, S.V.University, Tirupati during22 - 23 February,2017.

(ii)Presented a paper on “Amritavanee Samkeertana Acharyah SreeNaraya Teerthah” in the National seminar conducted by Sanskrit Academy,Osmania University, Hyderabad on 28th Febravary, 2017.

(iii) Presented a paper on “Aadhunika Telugu Sahitee Druvatara Gurajada”in the National seminar jointly conducted by Akshara and Dept of Language& Culture (Govt. of A.P.) on 21 - 22 March, 2017.

(iv) Presented a paper on “Tailapayika-Abhudaya Deepika SanskritTranslation of Gabbilam” in the National seminar on Viswanatha JashuwalaAbhyudaya Drukpatham conducted by the Dept of Telugu & OrientalLanguages, ANU during 23 – 24 March, 2017.

(v) Presided over the valedictory function meeting of the National Seminaron Viswanatha Jashuwala Abhyudaya Drukpatham on 24th March, 2017.

(vi) Member, Panel of Judges for the Sanskrit Sahitya Elocution Contest inconnection with 11th All India Sanskrit Students Talent Festival at RashtriyaSanskrit University, Tirupati, held on 31-01-2017.

(vii) Delivered Dr. Kondepudi Lavanya Memorial Endowment Lecture on“Sakuntalam-IVAct” at Sri Sarada Niketan Oriental College, Guntur on 27th

February, 2017.

Prof. K.Satyanaryana. Presented a paper on “Contribution of the Vedasin Environmental Awareness” in the UGC National Seminar conducted bythe Dept of Sanskrit, S.V.University, Tirupati during 22 – 23 February,2017. Also chaired a session.

Prof. G.Y.Prabhavathi Devi. (i) Presented a paper on “Kalidasa Kavitha– Ravindra Darsanam” at the National Seminar on The Influence ofTagore’s Literature in Telugu Literature, organized by Adikavi NannayaUniversity, Rajahmundry during 28 - 29 January, 2017.

(ii) Presented a paper on “Mahilalaku Asajanakam Grihahimsa Chattam” inthe U.G.C. National Seminar on Human Rights with special reference toWomen Rights: Issues and Concerns, organized by KV.R. Govt. Collegefor Women, Kurnool during 23 – 24 January, 2017.

(iii) Presented a paper on “Veturi Vari Peethikalu – KreedabhiramaParishkarana” in the National Seminar Veturi Prabhakarasastri SahityaSamalochanam, organized by Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundryon 8th February, 2017.

(iv) Presented a paper on “Dr. Asavadi Avadhana Kavita Vaisishtyam” inthe National Seminar on Dr.Asavadi Prakasa Rao Gari SaraswataSamyagreekshanam, organized by KVR Govt. College for Women, Kurnoolduring 9 - 10 February, 2017.

(v) Presented a paper on “Jagatkalyana Sandhayaka Pranaya Kavyam –Kumarasambhava Sandesam” in the UGC National Seminar on IndianLiterature – A Source of Modern Thinking for Youth organized by AndhraLoyola College, Vijayadawada. During 21 - 22 February, 2017.

(vi) Presented a paper on “Andhrodyama Kavitwam” in the UGC NationalSeminar on Swatantryanantaram Prajarajakeeyalu – Telugu Sahityam,organized by Kakatiya University, Warangal during 27 -28 February, 2017.

(vii) Presented a paper on “Bharateeya Samskritilo Streemurthi” in theNational Women’s seminar on Role Played by Women since AncientTimes in the Development of Nation & Society” organized by theHyderabad Federation of Elders and Intellectuals, Senior CitizensAssociation, Santinagar, Hyderabad on 26th February, 2017.

(viii) Presented a paper on “Tallapaka Kavula Padakavitalu” in the UGCNational Seminar on Tallapaka Kavula Sahiti Vaibhavan, organized byDraviduan University, Kuppam during 3 - 4 March, 2017.

(ix) Presented a paper on “Sampradaya Vyakaranalo Parisodhana” inthe UGC National Seminar on Necessity of Teaching Traditional Grammarat Various Levels & Methods, organized by Dravidian University, Kuppamduring 8 -9 March, 2017.

(x) Presented a paper on “Sampradaya Vyakaranala Bodhanaa-vasyakata” in the UGC National Seminar on Necessity of TeachingTraditional Grammar at Various Levels & Methods” organized by DravidianUniversity, Kuppam during 8 – 9 March, 2017.

(xi) Presented a paper on “Viswanathavari Kinnerasani Patala Visishtata”in the UGC National Seminar on Viswanatha, Jashuvala Sahityam –Abhyudaya Drikpatham, organized by ANU during 23 - 24 March, 2017.

(xii) Presented a paper on “Be bold for Change” in the InternationalWomen’s Day Celebrations, organized by Amarajeevi Potti SriramuluMemorial Society, Chennai on11th March, 2017.

(xiii) Presented a paper on “Jashuva Kavitatma” in the UGC NationalSeminar on Viswanatha Jashuvala Sahityam - Abhyudaya Drikapatham,organized by ANU during 23 - 24 March, 2017.

(xiv) Presented a paper on “Jashuva Kavtwam – Adhyatmikata” in theUGC National Seminar on Viswanatha Jashuvala Sahityam – AbhyudayaDrikapatham, organized by ANU during 23 – 24 March, 2017.

(xv) Presented a paper on “Telugu Sahitya Charitra – Yuga VibhajanaPaddhatulu” in the UGC National Seminar on Telugu Sahitya Charitra –Punarniramana Avasyakata, organized by Dravidian University, Kuppamduring 27 - 28 March, 2017.

(xvi) Presented a paper on “Telugu Sahitya Charitra – Vinutna Paddhatulu– Sahitya Charitrala Prayajanam” in the UGC National Seminar on TeluguSahitya Charitra – Punarnirmana Aavasyakata, organized by DravidianUniversity, Kuppam during 27 - 28 March, 2017.

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

The following papers were presented in the National Seminar onEmerging Trends in Tourism & Hospitality Industry, organized byDepartment of Tourism and Hospitality Management, ANU, during 20 - 21March, 2017.

(i) Rajeev. Ch, K.Rajani, Dr. A. Ragu and Dr.P. Purna Chandra Rao.“Medical Tourism and Related Ethical Issues”

(ii) D.Siddhardha and Dr.P.Purna Chandra Rao and “The RelationshipBetween Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction in Tourism Industry-A Study”.

(iii) D.Bhargavi and Dr.P.Purna Chandra Rao. “Role of Technology inpromoting Tourism in India”.

(iv) M.Narendra and Dr. P.Purna Chandra Rao. “Impact of KnowledgeManagement Inputs on Tourism Industry with Special Reference toRayalaseema Region”.

(v) K.Rajesh, Dr.P.Purnachandra Rao, and K. Divya. “Accommodationfor Tourists in New State of Sunrise A.P”.

(vi) K.Rajesh and Dr. P.Purnachandra Rao. “The Importance of Trainingand Development Programmes in Hotel Industry”.

(vii) Ch. Bhargavacharyulu, G. Rama Krishna, Dr. P.PurnachandraRao. “Role of Tourism in Developing Economy – A Study”.

(viii) Rajeev. Chalivendra, Prof. Dr. N. Samson Sanjeeva Rao, Dr. B.Aanand, Dr. P.Purna Chandra Rao. “Medical Tourism in India – StrategicOpportunities & Challenges”.(ix) G. Jyothi. “Coastal Tourism to boost Andhra Pradesh Economy”.G K Jaya Bharath Reddy and Dr. P Purnachandra Rao. Presented apaper “Potential of Tourism in India and its Steps towards Sustainability”,at the International Conference on Sustainable Tourism: Trends,Challenges & Opportunities, organized by EAST & Dept. of ManagementStudies, Ch. S. D. St. Theresa’s College for Women, Eluru, A.P during 3 -4 February, 2017.

G K Jaya Bharath Reddy and Dr. P.Purnachandra Rao. “ICT itsImplications on CSR and Sustainable Development of Tourism Markets”UGC 3 day International Seminar on Corporate Social Responsibility,ISCR 2017, organised by Dept. of HRM, ANU, A.P. during 10 - 12 March,2017.

G K Jaya Bharath Reddy and Dr. P.Purnachandra Rao. “A Study onthe Emerging Trends of Tourism in India” to the UGC National Seminar onEmerging Trends in Tourism & Hospitality Industry, organized by Dept.of Tourism & Hospitality Management, ANU, 20-21 March, 2017.

The following papers were presented at the one dayInternational Conference on QUEST-2017- Forestry- Tourism Symbiosis:

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The Future of Sustainability, organized by Dept. of Tourism, Garden CityUniversity, Bengaluru held on 21st March, 2017.

(i) G.K.Jaya Bharath Reddy, K. Rajesh and Dr. P.Purnachandra Rao.“Presented a Theoretical Study on Eco Tourism in the Context of India”

ii) G.K.Jaya Bharath Reddy, CH. Rajeev & Dr P.Purnachandra Rao.“Sustainable Development of Medical Tourism in South East Asia - A study”

G. Jyothi. Presented a paper on “Impact of Demonetization on IndianEconomy” in the National Seminar on Implications of Demonetization onIndian Economy, organized by the Department of Economics, ANU, Guntur,during 27-28, March 2017.

G. Jyothi. Presented a paper on “Companies Act, 2013 and the CorporateSocial Responsibility” in the Global Summit on Corporate SocialResponsibility organized by the Department of Commerce & BusinessAdministration, ANU, Guntur, during 29-31 March, 2017.

G.K. Jaya Bharath Reddy & Dr. P.Purnachandra Rao. Participated atIndian Council for Business Education Second Annual Conference onEmerging Issues in Business & Industry organised by Dept. of Commerceand Business Administration, ANU during 27-28 January, 2017.

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYDr. N. Anupama Namburu. (i) Acted as resource person for ThreeDay Residential Training Programme on Best Practices at AP HRDI -Bapatla during 3 - 5 January, 2017 and also presented session on “IOTfor Aquaculture”.(ii) Acted as resource person for the Residential Training Programme onGender Sensitization at AP HRDI, Bapatla during 19 - 20 January, 2017and presented session on “Women Problem in Society”.(iii) Acted as resource person for Two Day Residential TrainingProgramme on Internet of Things at DG, HRDI, A.P. during 6 – 7 January,2017 at District Training Centre, Guntur and presented a session on“Internet of things”.(iv) Acted as resource person to the practical training on Internet ofthings using aurdino during 11-12 January 2017 to students of KallamInstitute of Technology, Guntur.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESProf. A. Prameela Rani. (i) Participated in International Conclave on Dr.B. R. Ambedkar and Buddhism, organized by Department of SocialWelfare, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, India and Centre for Mahayana BuddhistStudies, ANU during 24 - 25 February, 2017. (ii) Participated in the National seminar on Recent Advances inPharmaceutical Engineering, Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacokineticsheld at Chebrolu Hanumaiah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences on 28th

January, 2017.

The following faculty members participated in the NationalWomen’s Parliament organized by AP State Government in associationwith MIT School of Government during 10–12 February, 2017 at Amaravati.

(i) Prof. A. Prameela Rani (ii) Dr. P.Rohini (iii) Dr. K.Sujana

(iv) Mrs. U. Annapurna (v) Dr. Sk. Masthanamma (vi) Mrs. D.Madhuri (vii)Mrs. K.E.Pravallika (viii) Mrs. M.Gayathri Ramya (ix) Mrs. Ch.Srujani.

The following faculty members attended a three day workshopon Problem Based Teaching and Learning of Organic Chemistryorganized by Chebrolu Hanumaiah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciencesfrom 31st January to 2nd February, 2017.(i) Prof. A. Prameela Rani (ii) Dr. K.Vijay (iii) Dr. Ravi Parimi(iv) Mrs. K.E.Pravallika (v)Mrs. Ch.Srujani (vi) Dr. Sk. Masthanamma(vii) Dr. K.Sujana

The following faculty members attended International Conferenceon New Insights of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics,sponsored by SERB at Chalapathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Guntur during 17 - 18 February 2017.(i) Prof. A.Prameela Rani (ii) Mr. P.Raghuveer (iii) Mr. G.Srikar (iv) Dr. Sk.Masthanamma (v) Dr. K.Phani kumar (vi) Mr. D. Ravi Chandrasekhar Reddy.

The following papers were presented at India – Poland Seminarand Workshop on Drug Development and Delivery Aspects for Pediatric

and Geriatric Patients organized by KVSR Siddhartha College ofPharmaceutical Sciences, Vijayawada and Faculty of Pharmacy, MedicalUniversity of Gdansk, Poland during 8 – 9 March, 2017.(i) Mr. P.Raghuveer. “A Review on Self Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems”.(ii) Mr. G.Srikar. “Formulation Optimization and Characterization of Aqueous- Core Nanocapsules of Tenofovirdisoproxilfumerate”.

The following papers were presented at National Seminar onQuality by Design (QbD) in Product Development and Recent Trends inBioanalytical Techniques, organized by Vijaya Institute of PharmaceuticalSciences for Women in association with Indian PharmaceuticalAssociation, Enikepadu Branch on 27th January, 2017.(i) Mr. G.Srikar. “Scope of Quality by Design Approach in PharmaceuticalResearch”.(ii) Mr. P.Raghuveer - “SNEDDS-Formulation Strategies and EvaluationParameters”.

The following faculty members participated in the National Seminaron Implications of Demonetization on Indian Economy, organized byDepartment of Economics, ANU, Guntur during 27 – 28 March, 2017.(i) Mr. P.Raghuveer (ii) Mr. G.SrikarDr. D. Ravishankar Reddy. (i) Presented a paper on “Role of DisabledPersons in Stake Holding” at International Poster Presentation on Enablingand Empowering Persons with Disabilities - Role of stakeholders atDepartment of Psychology, Adikavi Nannaya University Rajahmundry on01-03-2017.Dr. K.Vijay. (i) Participated and evaluated posters in National Seminar onRecent Advances in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Pharmacogenomicsand Pharmacokinetics held at Chebrolu Hanumaiah Institute ofPharmaceutical Sciences, Guntur on 28th January, 2017.(ii) Participated and evaluated posters in IPA Sponsored National Seminaron Essential Pharmacy Education Research and Practice: AdvancedPharmaceutical Skills with Innovative Ideas, organized by MAM Collegeof Pharmacy, Narasaraopet and Indian Pharmaceutical Association during10 -11 February, 2017. (iii) Delivered a guest lecture on “Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensorsfor the Pharmaceutical and Environmental Analysis” at Sri Sivani Collegeof Pharmacy on 11th February, 2017.Dr. P.Rohini. (i) Participated in one day International Symposium onEnabling and Empowering Persons with Disabilities Role ofStakeholders, organized by Department of Psychology in Collaborationwith NIEPMD, UETS, THPI by Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundryon 1st March, 2017.(ii) Participated in Pharmaspree on topic “Nano Spongers – An Overview”,organized by Sri Siddhartha Pharmacy College, Nuzvid, on 19th January, 2017.(iii) Undergone CPCSEA Nominee Training for 3 days organized by Ministryof Animal Welfare, Govt. of India in New Delhi during 7th - 9th March 2017.

Dr. Sk. Masthanamma: Participated in the National seminar on RecentAdvances in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Pharmacogenimics andPharmacokininetics held at Chebrolu Hanumaiah Institute ofPharmaceutical Sciences, Guntur on 28th January, 2017.

Dr. K.Sujana. Presented a paper on “Review on Teachers and ParentsPerspectives” at International poster presentation on Enabling andEmpowering Persons with Disabilities - Role of Stakeholders atDepartment of Psychology, Adikavi Nannaya University. Rajahmundry on01-03-2017.

ANU ONGOLE CAMPUSDr. Ch. Thandava Krishna. (i) Presented a paper on “Tourism andEconomic Development in India Some Causality and Inter relationships” atthe UGC sponsored International Conference on 25 years of EconomicReforms in India (IC 25YERI), organized by Department of Economics,Kakatiya University, Warangal, during 28 - 29 January, 2017.(ii) Presented a paper on “Make in India a Positive Impact on ManufacturingSector” at the UGC one day National seminar on Make in India Start ups,organised by Dept. of Economics, Rayalaseema University, Kurnool on28th February, 2017.

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NSS ACTIVITIES

Participation in State Level NSS Youth Festival – 2017The following University NSS team was selected to

participate in the State level NSS Youth Festival at AdikaviNannaya University, Rajamahendravaram, during 30 – 31January, 2017. The team was led by Dr. D. Ravisankar Reddy,

Visit of NSS Coordinator to Special Camping ProgrammesDr. P.P.S. Paul Kumar, NSS Coordinator had participated

in and inaugurated the following special camping programmesin which NSS volunteers rendered their services as per theNSS manual.

- NSS unit of G.C. & Y.P.N. Degree College, Kanigiri:The 7 days Special Camping Programme was organizedat Chintalapalem Village from 26th January to 31st

January, 2017.

- NSS unit of M.N.M. Junior College, Kanigiri: The 7days Special Camping Programme was organized atChallagirigala Village from 26th January to 31st

January, 2017.

- NSS unit of G.R.R. & T.P.R. Degree College,Cumbum: The 7 days Special Camping Programmewas organized at Nagulavaram Village from 28th

January to 2nd February, 2017.

- NSS unit of Y.A. Govt. Degree College for Women,Chirala: The 7 days Special Camping Programme wasorganized at Kothapalem Village from 23rd Januaryto 29th January, 2017.

- NSS unit - I of A.G.K.M. College, Sattenapalli: The 7days Special Camping Programme was organized atPeda Makkena Village from 13th February to 19th

February, 2017.

Event Name College

Contingent Leader Dr. D.Ravisankar Reddy University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ANU.

Elocution S. Deena Sharma Govt. College for Women, Guntur

Debate M.N.S. Srikanth University College of Engineering & Technology

Ch. Mamatha Govt. College for Women, Guntur

Essay Writing P. Sravani J.M.J. College for Women, Tenali

Quiz B. Prasanth Kumar University College of Engineering & Technology

N. Anil Kumar Andhra Christian College, Guntur

K. Haneesha University College of Engineering & Technology

Patriotic Poem S. Reshma J.M.J. College for Women, Tenali

Poster painting Ch. Akshita University College of Architecture & Planning, ANU.

Rangoli T. Tejasri University College of Architecture & Planning, ANU.

Solo Instruments M. Sai Mutyalu A.P. Residential Degree College, Nagarjuna Sagar

Solo song Ch. Sumalatha S.S.N. College, Narasaraopet

Classical Dance N. Ananaya Govt. College for Women, Guntur

Mono action V. Radha Sri Majety Guravaiah Degree College, Guntur

Mimicry T. Sainadh Sri Majety Guravaiah Degree College, Guntur

Contingent leader, University College of PharmaceuticalSciences, Acharya Nagarjuna University.

There were 15 NSS Volunteers, (9 Female + 06 Male)deputed to the State level NSS Youth Festival – 2017.

- NSS unit of Santhinikethan Junior College,Sattenapalli: The 7 days Special Camping Programmewas organized at Kantepudi Village from 6th Februaryto 12th February, 2017.

- NSS unit of S.S.N. Degree College, Podili: The 7days Special Camping Programme was organized atBucchenna palem Village from 10th February to 16th

February 2017.

- NSS unit of Sri Vivekananda Degree, Podili: The 7days Special Camping Programme was organized atAnnavaram Village from 12th February to 18th

February, 2017.

- NSS unit of Sri Gowthami Degree College, Darsi:The 7 days Special Camping Programme was organizedat East Chowtapalem Village from 23rd February to29th February, 2017.

- NSS unit of Sri Gowthami Degree College,Yerragondapalem: The 7 days Special CampingProgramme was organized at YerragondapalemVillage from 23rd February to 29th February, 2017.

- NSS unit of N.K.R.M. Junior College, Ongole: The 7days Special Camping Programme was organized atVinodarayuni Palem Village from 23rd March to 29th

March, 2017.

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RESEARCH DEGREES AWARDED DURING 01-01-2017 to 31-03-2017M.Phil. Degrees Awarded

S.No. Name of the Scholar Name of the Guide Subject Date

1. Venkata Manjusha Ch. Prof. Raja Sekhar, Patteti English 15-02-20172. Suneetha Valamala Dr. G. Chenna Reddy English 14-03-20173. Chunduru Nagabhushanam Prof. K. Krishna Murthy Electronics 14-03-20174. Rukmini Bala Suseela V. Dr. B. Srinivasa Rao Statistics 22-03-2017

Ph.D. Degrees Awarded5. Vemanna N Dr. V. Narasimha Rao Commerce 07-01-20176. Bonda Rama Lakshmi Dr. F. Mukherjee Biotechnology 07-01-20177. Krishna Jyothi Nadella Prof. P. Narayana Murthy Physics 23-01-20178. K. Moses Dr. V. Amarendra Babu Mathematics 23-01-20179. Hima Bindu Sudulakunti Dr. Ch. Linga Raju Physics 30-01-201710. Johnson B. Dr. G. Srinivasa Rao Physics 30-01-201711. Mohiddin Sattar Khan Dr. P. P. S. Paul Kumar Physical Education 30-01-201712. K. Lakshminarayana Dr. K. Gangadhar Mathematics 31-01-201713. Sai Ram Velagapudi Dr. K. Veeraiah Zoology 31-01-201714. Rama Rao Mopidevi Dr. K. Sarada Devi Commerce 07-02-201715. Prameela Rani Mannava Dr. R. Siva Ram Prasad Commerce 07-02-201716. Naga Madhuri J. Prof. Raja Sekhar Patteti English 07-02-201717. Naga Rathna Supriya G. Dr. A. Amruthavalli Microbiology 07-02-201718. Jyothi Puligadda Dr.T.Venkata Pradeep Kumar Mathematics 13-02-201719. Kalagana Jagadeeswara Rao Dr. M.S. Narayana Commerce 13-02-201720. Elia Rhagaram Dr. T. Sreekrishna Commerce 13-02-201721. R. Rajeswari Dr. G. Chenna Reddy English 14-02-201722. Merlin Kumari Karra Prof. Raja Sekhar Patteti English 15-02-201723. Srinivas Kolachina Prof. S. Vijaya Raju HRM 15-02-201724. Anitha Tellakula Dr. V. Amarendra Babu Mathematics 16-02-201725. Soujanya Kaki Dr. D. Rama Chandran Chemistry 16-02-201726. Ravi Sankar Tadiboyina Dr. P.T.S.R.K. Prasada Rao Chemistry 16-02-201727. Sukanyapudi Morampudi Prof. N. Vijaya Ratnam Commerce 17-02-201728. Sodagudi Suhasini Dr. K. Rajasekhara Rao Computer Sci. & Engg. 17-02-201729. Alcibiades Elias Villarreal Dominguez Dr. Gabrielle B. Britton Biotechnology 17-02-201730. Sugunamma Ch. Dr. M. Ravi Sekhar Political Science 23-02-201731. D. Rajya Lakshmi Dr. S. Murali Mohan History& Archaeology 27-02-201732. Karimulla Shaik Prof. G. V. Chalam Commerce 02-03-201733. Pulla Reddy Seelam Prof. C. Rambabu Chemistry 02-03-201734. Matta Bharathi Devi Dr. K. Gangadhar Mathematics 02-03-201735. Anwar Bhasha Shaik Prof. Noor Basha Abdul Commerce 02-03-201736. Bhaskar Babu Kanaparthi Dr. K. Sivaji Commerce 02-03-201737. Kishorbabu Gunti Dr. M.S. Krishnarayalu Electrical & Ele. Engg. 04-03-201738. Karthik Chakravarthy G. Dr. B. Naga Raju HRM 04-03-201739. Ananda Reddy Singa Reddy Dr. V. Tulasi Das HRMt 04-03-201740. James Elirehema Mrema Dr. B. Naga Raju HRM 12-03-201741. Ramya Prasanthi Mokkapati Prof. R. Venkatanadh Chemistry 12-03-201742. Davis Jason Meela Dr. R. Siva Rama Prasad Commerce 14-03-201743. Pattarawit Supannamoke Dr. M. Suresh Kumar English 14-03-201744. Varma Buddharaju V.S. Dr. V. Valli Kumari Computer Sci. & Engg. 14-03-201745. Nazeer Shaik Prof. P. Prem Chand Computer Sci. & Engg. 14-03-201746. Sabbineni Nagini Dr. T.V. Rajinikanth Computer Sci. & Engg. 14-03-201747. S. Janardhana Rao Dr. O. Naga Raju Computer Sci & Engg. 14-03-201748. J. Vijaya Jayanthi Kumari Prof.T.Umamaheswara Rao Commerce 14-03-201749. Padmalatha Gummalla Dr. T. Rama Devi Commerce 14-03-201750. Arun Kumar Nutalapati Dr. I. Devi Vara Prasad Physical Education 14-03-201751. Suguna Rao Kakumanu Prof. P. Koteswara Rao Mathematics 14-03-201752. Syed Azhar Nizami Dr. Subhas C. Marihal Pharmacy 14-03-201753. Bhushan Kumar L Dr. Sandhya Cole Physics 14 -03-201754. Karma Gyalley Prof. Ch. Swaroopa Rani Buddhist Studies 20-03-201755. Thaw Bi Ta Prof. Ch. Swaroopa Rani Buddhist Studies 24-03-201756. S. Suresh Prof. D. Krishna Rao Physics 24-03-201757. Ven Candima Prof. Ch. Swaroopa Rani Buddhist Studies 24-03-201758. Suneetha Dokka Dr. G. Chenna Reddy English 24-03-201759. K. Praneetha Dr. R. Nagi Reddy Commerce 24-03-201760. Anila p Prof. C. Rambabu & Dr. D. Ramachandran Chemistry 31-03-201761. Devarapalli Jessi Padma Dr. Ch. Thandava Krishna Economics 31-03-201762. K. Sudha Devi Prof. M. Satyanarayana Telugu 31-03-2017

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CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENTCentre for Entrepreneurship Development organized a

lecture Programme for MBA Students on 10th March, 2017.Prof. Anand Telthumbde IIM, Ahmedabad, delivered alecture and also conducted an interactive session. Prof.Noorbasha Abdul, Director, Center for EntrepreneurshipDevelopment presided over the programme.

DEPT. OF TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

a lecture on “Doing Indian Philosophy Today”. Prof. A.RajendraPrasad, Vice - Chancellor, ANU presided over the programme.Sri N. Anjaiah, Research scholars and students participated.

CENTRE FOR SCIENTIFIC SOCIALISMK.R.R.Mohan Rao Centre for Scientific Socialism, ANU

organised the following Karl Marx Bi-centenary Lectures inANU. Sri N. Anjaiah, Director, K.R.R.Mohan Rao, Centre forScientific Socialism, coordinated the lectures.

(i) Marx Bi-centenary Lecture - 3 was delivered by Prof.Prabhat Patnaik, Emeritus Professor, JNU, New Delhi, on“The Labour Theory of Value of Marx as an Approach toMacroeconomics” on 04th January, 2017.

LECTURES

Department of Tourism & HospitalityManagement conducted a Special Lectureprogramme on Medical Tourism on 05.1.2017.Dr. Trayambakam, Senior Faculty, NaresuarUniversity International College, Phitsanulok,Thailand, was the Resource Person who

explained the importance of emerging form of Medical Tourismin the world as well as in Indian. And also he highlighted theemployment opportunities for the Tourism and Hospitalitystudents provided they are equipped with the required skills.

CENTRE FOR AFRO – ASIAN PHILOSOPHIES

Centre for Afro - Asian Philosophies, ANU, organisedProf. K.S.Murthy’s 6th Memorial Lecture on 28.01.2016.Prof. Sundar Sarukkai, National Institute of AdvancedStudies, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bengaluru gave

(ii) Marx Bi-centenary Lecture - 4 was delivered by Prof.Achin Vanaik, New Delhi, on “Marxism and Nationalism” on24th February, 2017.

(iii) Marx Bi-centenary Lecture - 5 was delivered by Prof.Anand Teltumbde, Goa, on “Rethiniking Marxism for 21st

Century” on 10th March, 2017.

DEPARTMENT OF HRMThe Manager of Hetero Drugs Company Sri S. Ananda

Reddy gave a lecture in an awareness programme on 27-02-2017 organised by the Department of Human ResourceManagement, ANU.

CENTRE FOR MAHAYANA BUDDHIST STUDIES ONGOLE CAMPUS – NATIONAL SEMINAR

A National Seminar on Mainstreaming MarginalisedCommunities in India: Challenges and Interventions wasorganized by ANU Campus, Ongole during 17 -18 March2017. Prof. Noor Basha Abdul, Principal, University Collegeof Arts, Commerce and Law, ANU presided over the Inauguralwhile Prof. R.D.Sampth Kumar, Andhra University, gavethe Keynote address. Dr. N.Nirmala Mani and Dr.M.H.Preetham Dev Kumar are the seminar directors.

The Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies organizeda lecture on Engaged Buddhism in India and East on 01-03-2017 in the campus. Prof. Siddharth Singh from BenaresHindu University was the Chief Guest while the Rector Prof.K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao presided over the session. TheDepartment faculty, researchers and students attended theseminar.

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AQUACULTURE AWARENESS PROGRAMMEAn Awareness programme on “New Trends in

Aquaculture Rural Entrepreneurship Development” wasorganized by ANU Advanced Aquaculture Research Centreand Matrix Sea Foods India Pvt. Ltd. on 15-03-2017. TheCEO of Matrix Company Mr. V. Sivaprasad, the DirectorDr. P. Jaganmohan, Scientist Dr. B.S. Viswanath spokeof the many employment opportunities in the field.

VISIT OF HIGH POWER COMMITTEEThe High Power Committee appointed by the AP Govt.

last year to examine the recruitment needs of AP universitiesvisited ANU on 15-03-2017. Led by the former Vice-Chancellor of ANU, Prof. C.V.Raghavulu, the Committee helddiscussions with the university authorities regarding thedetails of students and faculty in self-financed courses.

MOU WITH SCHOOL GURUANU entered into an MOU with School Guru, Mumbai,

for providing training in Life skills and employability skills forANU students in the regular and distance–ICT modes, on15-03-2017. Present in the meeting were the VC, Prof. A.Rajendra Prasad, Director of International Students Cell, ProfG.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, former Director, Prof.V.Chandrasekhara Rao, Engineering College Principal, Prof.Sreenivasa Reddy and representatives from School Guru.

PENSIONERS DIARYANU’s Pensioner’s Diary was released by the university

Vice - Chancellor Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad on 03-01-2017.The Registrar Prof. K. John Paul, Rector, Prof. K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao, Pensioner’s Association President Prof.Z.Vishnuvardhan, Secretary Sri Siva Prasad and othermembers also participated.

CENTRE FOR HRD

The following are the activities orgnised by Dr. B.NgaRaju, Coordinator, Centre for HRD, ANU.

Sri Chaitanya Educational Institutions:Out of 237 Students who attended for the Written Test

on 24-01-2017 from the Departments of Telugu, English,Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology andSocial Sciences. 135 Students qualified for the Final Interview.

Sri Siri Mutually Aided Co-Operative Credit Society Ltd:85 Students of MBA and MHRM attended for the written

test on 31st January 2017 while 27 Students qualified for thefinal Interview. Mr. M.Veeranjaneyulu, HR, Manager,supervised this Campus recruitment on 31-01-2017.

TVS Training & Services Ltd. Chennai:78 Students of MBA and Engineering attended for the

Recruitment drive for the Post of Jr. Sales officers in ICICIBank on 03-03-2017. Mr. Sudhakar and Mr. Dharman fromHR Department of TVS Training & Services Ltd., Chennai,participated in this drive.

Viveka Educational Institution, Tenali:A Placement Drive for the Posts of Teachers and Jr.

Lecturers in ANU Campus was conducted by VivekaEducational Institution Students from the Departments ofMathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Englishand Economics participated in this drive. 87 studentsattended the written test.

The Executive Officerof GIIC- India representative,China Dr. Shudi visitedANU on 17-01-2017 to holddiscussions with theuniversity officials regardingthe possibilit ies ofcollaboration between

NCC CAMPANU hosted a National Integration Camp-3 under

NCC’s Supervision. Around 600 cadets from 16 NCCdirectorates participated in the camp. The guests spoke ofthe significance of Unity in Diversity, the values of life,leadership, personality development, motivation, first-aid,community-living, cultural heritage and so on.

ANU has taken up the conduct of several events andcompetitions in the run-up to the National Women’s Parliamentduring 10-12 February 2017 in Amaravathi, the capital city ofA.P. The series started with girl students and women staffparticipating in the 2 K Run in the campus on 31-01-2017. Therally was flagged off by the Speaker of A.P. Assembly Dr. KodelaSiva Prasada Rao. The other events included elocution,debate and essay-writing competitions on the role of women inthe development of the nation. To coordinate the events, acommittee was appointed with Prof. L. Jayasree as Chairperson,Prof. Ch. Swarupa Rani, Director of Centre for Women’s Studiesas Convener and other members.

2 K RUN FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Chinese universities and ANU. He was felicitated by theRector, the Registrar the Principals of University Collegesand the Director, International Students Cell.

VISITS

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ANU COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES

General Secretary Athletic Association (APAA) hasaccompanied him. Mr. C.K.Valson gave some suggestionsto the construction team members of Athletic SyntheticTrack.

NSNIS CAMP

Sri L.V.Subramanyam, IAS, Special Chief Secretary,Govt. of A.P (Sports & Youth Advancement) SriL.V.Subramanyam, IAS, Special Chief Secretary , Governmentof Andhra Pradesh (Sports & Youth Advancement) and Mr.C.K.Valson, AFI Secretary, International Technical Officialinspected the Synthetic Athletic Track work at universitycampus on 06th January, 2017 and Mr. Akula Raghavendra,

Smt. K. Sandhya Rani, IPoS, Commissioner, SchoolEducation, Andhra Pradesh, visited the camp of NSNIS 6Week certificate course in sports coaching on 05th January,2017. It was the first time that the winter session was startedin India by Sports Authority of India (SAI). It was also for thefirst time that the Department of School Education hassponsored 42 PET’s for this coaching camp.

Conduct of Acharya Nagarjuna University Inter-Collegiate Tournaments ANU Inter - Collegiate Softball (Women) Tournament wasorganized by Dr.K.R.R.M. Degree College, Duggirala at theuniversity playfields on 19th January, 2017. The results ofthe tournament are as follows:Winners: University College of Phy.Edu. & Sports Sciences,

ANU. & Dr. K.R.R.M.Degree College, Duggirala.Runners-up: University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences,

ANU.Third place: University College of Architecture & Planning,

ANU.

NSNIS Six weeks certificate course (Winter)Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala, has

allotted an extension center to Acharya Nagarjuna Universityfor the conduct of six weeks certificate course (Winter) in fourgames i.e., Badminton, Health & Fitness, Kho-Kho &Volleyball at ANU campus from 18th December, 2016 to 25thJanuary, 2017. This is the Sixth time that the University hasconducted this course. Considering the Sports backgroundof the University and the available Sports Infrastructure, theNSNIS, Patiala has chosen Acharya Nagarjuna University asa centre for the conduct of the course.

Sports Authority of India has deputed five coachesand seven internship coaches for the conduct of this course.Ninety One candidates including National and Internationallevel players from all over the country & In-service PETs fromA.P. have participated in four disciplines i.e., Badminton-29,Health & Fitness-25, Kho-Kho-30 & Volleyball-7. The coaching

The following events were conducted by the UniversityCollege of Physical Education.

A student of the college was selected to give coachingfor the Kho-Kho team of C-Zone, JNTU-K from 20 - 26 January,2017 at DVR & Dr. Hs MIC College of Technology,Kanchikacherla.

Students of M.P.Ed. conducted RCM Church Kabbaditournament from 19 - 21 January, 2017 at Nambur.

Students from M.P.Ed conducted Prathipadu ZonalTournament from 26 - 30 January, 2017 at Pratipadu.

6 Students from M.P.Ed. conducted Mangalagiri ZonalMeet from 27 - 30 January, 2017 at BrahmanandareddyStadium, Guntur.

ANU College of Physical Education and Sports Sciencesconducted Intramural sports events from 15 -19 March, 2017.

Inspection of Synthetic Athletic Track by AFI officialMr. Kalidas, AFI, International Technical Official visited

the Synthetic Athletic Track at the university campus on 03rdJanuary, 2017 and reviewed the progress of the work andgave some suggestions to the construction team membersof Athletic Synthetic Track. He met Prof. K.R.S. SambasivaRao, Rector, and the officials of ANU.

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camp valedictory function was held on 25th January, 2017.Prof. P.Narasimha Rao, Vice-Chairman, APSCHE attendedthe function as chief guest & Prof. K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao,Rector, A.N.U also graced the occasion.

APPECET - 2017Acharya Nagarjuna University is conducting Andhra

Pradesh Physical Education Common Entrance Test(APPECET)-2017 from 8th to 17th May 2017. This PECET isbeing organized 15th time (12 times in combined AndhraPradesh and 3rd time in separate Andhra Pradesh) and 11thtime in succession by Acharya Nagarjuna University. Earlierthis university organized the same event in 1994, 1998, 2003,2004 and continuously from 2007 till this year.

This year also Andhra Pradesh State Council of HigherEducation has entrusted the responsibility of conducting theAPPECET-2017 to A.N.U, and nominated Dr. P.Johnson asits convener. The Test Committee met on 8th February in theA.N.U and finalised the schedule of APPECET-2017. Prof.S.Vijaya Raju, Chairman, APSCHE, Prof. P.NarasimhaRao, Vice-Chairman, APSCHE Prof. K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao,Rector, Dr. P.Johnson, Convener, Prof. Y.Kishore, Ex-Convener and other officials from APSCHE attended themeeting.

Intramurals of University Campus Collegesa) University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ANU,

conducted Intramurals for the college students from 1st to4th March, 2017 in Athletics (M & W), Ball Badminton (W),Badminton (M & W), Basketball (M), Cricket (M), Kho-Kho(M&W), Tennis (M & W), Tennikoit (W), Throw ball (W) ,Volleyball (M).

b) University College of Arts, Commerce & Law, ANU,conducted Intramurals for the college students from 10th to12th March, 2017 in Athletics (M & W), Badminton (M & W),Chess (M & W), Cricket (M), Football (M), Kho-Kho (M &W), Throwball (W), Volleyball (M).

c) University College of Physical Education & SportsSciences, ANU, conducted Intramurals for the collegestudents from 15th to 19th March, 2017 in Athletics (M & W),Basketball (M & W Mixed), Football (M & W Mixed), Handball(M & W Mixed), Kho-Kho (M), Kabaddi (W), Volleyball (M).

d) University College of Engineering & Technology, ANU,conducted Intramurals for the college students from 17th to21st March, 2017 in Athletics (M & W), Basketball (M), Cricket(M), Football (M), Kho-Kho (M&W), Tennikoit (W), Throw ball(W), Volleyball (M).

e) University College of Sciences, ANU, conductedIntramurals for the college students from 17th to 21st March,2017 in Athletics (M & W), Ball Badminton (M), Badminton(M&W), Chess (M & W), Cricket (M &W), Kho-Kho (M&W),Tennikoit (W), Throwball (W), Volleyball (M). Badminton,Chess & Cricket for research scholars. Badminton, Cricket,Table Tennis, Volleyball for Teaching Staff were also conducted.

MOU with SAAP

Acharya Nagarjuna University entered into an MOU withSports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) on 15th March,2017 to avail facilities of 400 Meters 8 Lane Synthetic AthleticTrack and other facilities on time sharing basis to train SAAPtrainees and for holding sports competitions/ national coachingcamps on long term basis in Acharya Nagarjuna University.

As a part of this Government of Andhra Pradesh hassanctioned an amount of Rs.8.60 Crores for arranging FloodLighting System for the Synthetic Athletic Track and anotherRs.8.00 Crores for Synthetic Athletic Track for Warm up. Forthe construction of Sports Hostel with 200 beds, it sanctionedRs.10 Crores and Rs.1 Crore for the Fitness Center with Multi- Gym and individual workout station. Govt. of Andhra Pradeshhas sanctioned totally Rs. 27.60 Crores to the University forthe Development of Sports Facilities on its campus.

This MOU was signed by Sri N. Bangara Raju, I.A.S.on behalf of SAAP and by Prof. K. John Paul, Registrar, ANUon behalf of Acharya Nagarjuna University. Dr. P.P.S.PaulKumar, Principal, UCPESS, Sri D.Suryanarayana, Co-ordinater Yoga Course, Dr. J.Rama Mohan Rao, FacultyMember, UCPESS and Sri Hari Mohan, Executive Engineerof SAAP were present on this occasion.

Training for Volley BallA training programme on “Clinic on Rules of Volleyball

Game” was conducted for five days from 25-02-2017 to 01-03-2017 in ANUCPESS. The Valedictory meeting waspresided over by the Principal Dr. P.P.S. Paul Kumar for whichthe Rector, Prof. K.R.S.Smbasiva Rao was the Chief Guest.Arjuna Award recipient Sri Ramana Rao, InternationalReferee Binny and others were present.