Organisation
Testimonial
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" AGRASRI is a unique Academy in the field of grassroots studies and governance, which provides a bridge between the elected representatives "
DR. MANMOHAN SINGH
Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Former Prime Minister of India, New Delhi, 27 July, 2016.
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" I am glad that the Inaugural issue of The Grassroots Governance Journal is doing well in all respects. "
SHRI INDER KUMAR GUJRAL
Former Prime Minister of India, New Delhi,
October 21, 2003.
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" I hope that The Grassroots Governance Journal would go a long way so as to create an intellectual environment which would develop grassroots democratic institutions in contemporary rural India. "
SHRI RABI RAY
Former Speaker of Lok Sabha, New Delhi, October 23, 2003
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" I have gone through with interest the CV and Progress Report of AGRASRI and am appreciative of your efforts. "
SHRI T.N. CHATURVEDI
H.E., the then Governor of Karnataka and Chairman, Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi, March 12, 2007.
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" All the best for your future activities. Excellent Rajiv Gandhi Birthday function. Wish you all success. "
SHRI RAMESHWAR THAKUR
H.E., the then Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, August 20, 2006.
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" I am very happy to be here and attend the function of presentation of awards. They are doing great job. "
SHRI R. L. BHATIA
H.E., the then Governor of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, August 20, 2007.
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" I compliment the initiatives of the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India, in association with the Rajiv Rural Development Foundation, "
SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE
Hon’ble the then Speaker of Lok Sabha, New Delhi,
August 16, 2004.
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" I have known Dr. Sundar Ram since the establishment of the Academy and have been deeply impressed by the way in which "
SHRI MANI SHANKAR AIYAR
Hon’ble the then Union Minister for Panchayati Raj, Youth Affairs & Sports and Development of North-East Region
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" I have known Dr. D. Sundar Ram, Founder and Director of the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI) since the last several years. "
PROF. M.S. SWAMINATHAN
Founder Chairman, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, March 9, 2007.
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" It was a great privilege to receive this great honour bestowed by this great Academy. The movement for ‘decentralised governance’ that has been landed is bound to succeed. "
DR. R. A. MASHELKAR
CSIR Bhatnagar Fellow, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, August 20, 2007.
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" It was a great pleasure to participate in the convention organised by AGRASRI "
DR. C. RANGARAJAN
The then Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister of India, New Delhi, August 20, 2008.
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" As the Chief Organiser of Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Lecture and Rajiv Gandhi National Awards programmes every year, "
DR. SUBHASH C. KASHYAP
Former Secretary-General of Lok Sabha,
New Delhi, February 25, 2009
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" I feel happy that this country’s democracy needs the kind of work AGRASRI is undertaking.. "
SHRI JUSTICE V.R. KRISHNA IYER
Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi,
February 26, 2009.
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" It is a matter of great satisfaction that the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India has an outstanding record of training, "
SHRI SALMAN KHURSHID
Hon’ble the then Union Minister for Law and Justice,
Govt. of India, New Delhi, 2 February, 2012
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" Organisations like AGRASRI can play a truly important role in supplementing governmental "
DR. N.N. VOHRA
His Excellency, the then Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu, 15 February, 2012.
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" I enjoyed the award function and thankful to Rajiv Gandhi Rural Development Foundation and Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India at Tirupati for the nice gesture. "
DR.G. MADHAVAN NAIR
The then Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation, Bangalore, August 20, 2009
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" Very good and dedicating work is being carried on by the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India. "
DR.BAL RAM JAKHAR
Former Speaker of Lok Sabha, Former Governor, Former Union Agriculture Minister, New Delhi, 20 August, 2012
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" I appreciate the work done by the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India "
PROF. SUKHADEO K. THORAT
The then Chairman, Indian Council of Social Science Research and Former Chairman, University Grants Commission, New Delhi, 20 August, 2014.
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" It is a privilege to be here in the midst of doers at the grassroots level. "
DR. RAJENDRA KUMAR PACHAURI
Noble Laureate in Peace and World renowned Environmentalist, New Delhi, 20 August, 2015.
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" AGRASRI is unique organisation with noble objectives and innovative approach. The approach of AGRASRI is commendable. "
PROF. V. R. PANCHAMUKHI
Former Chairman, Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi, 20 August, 2015
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" The Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India is an autonomous, independent and non-political organisation and "
DR. HARSH VARDHAN
Hon’ble Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, New Delhi, 8 August, 2016.
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Announcements
Inviting Nominations for the Rajiv Gandhi National Awards-2020
Inviting Nominations for the Chittoor District Centenary Awards-2020.
Activities
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DR. D. SUNDAR RAM
Founder and Director
Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI)
# Plot No.11, Sri Venkata Sai Nilayam
Thummalagunta, S.V. University P.O.
Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh. India
Mobile: +91-6302947338, +91-9441245085
E.mail: drsundarram@gmail.com | agrasridirector@gmail.com
Website: www.agrasri.org.in
GUEST FACULTY
The following senior scholars and academicians have been associated with the Academy, as Guest Faculty Members, for its multi-faceted research, training and orientation programmes, for the Years 2021-2023:
DR. D. SUNDAR RAMFormerly ICSSR Senior Fellow, SV University
Dr. D. Sundar Ram is Founder of the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India, Tirupati; Editor, The Indian Journal of Grassroots Governance (IJGGJ), Tirupati and Consulting Editor, The American Biographical Institute (ABI), United States of America. He was the Doctoral Fellow and Post-Doctoral Fellow (UGC Research Associate) in Political Science at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati; Parliamentary Fellow at the Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies, New Delhi; Associate Professor & Head, P.G. Dept. of Public Administration at S.S. & N. College PG Centre (Acharya Nagarjuna University), Narasaraopet, Guntur District (A.P). He is a prolific writer, author, researcher and analyst. He has written extensively on Indian governance and polity, parliamentary studies, electoral reforms, Andhra Pradesh State politics, decentralisation, federalism and good governance, with over 25 books, 153 research papers and 32 talks in All India Radio to his credit. He has been selected as ICSSR Senior Fellow by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), with the affiliation of Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
Former Principal, SV Agriculture College (ANGRAU)
Prof. A. Nageswara Rao is the Principal (Retd.) of SV Agriculture College (Acharya N.G. Ranga Agriculture University), Tirupati. He obtained Ph. D. Degree in Agricultural Economics from Haryana Agriculture University, Hissar, Haryana. He served in Acharya N.G. Ranga Agriculture University for nearly 36 years. He has also served as UNDP Visiting Professor in Alemaya Agriculture University, Ethiopia. He worked as Principal of Agriculture college, Aswaraopet, Khammam District of Telengana, He has published a large number of research papers in reputed national journals. He associated with many civil society organisations, as expert in organic forming. He has worked with a good number of farmers in popularising Zero Budget Natural Farming of Sri Subhash Palekar model for more than a decade. He visited USA, Canada, West European Countries, Australia, New Zealand and Egypt.
Prof. A. Nageswara Rao is the Guest Faculty Member of the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India from 2021 onwards.
Former Director, Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI)
Dr. V. Rajagopal is the Founder President of the Society for Hunger Elimination, Tirupati. He began his career as Scientist at the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR), New Delhi and later elevated as the Director of the Central Plantion Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, Kasargod, Kerala. He has published 8 Books and large number of research papers on agriculture related and social issues in reputed national and international journals. He received the Distringuished Scientist award from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the then President of India and R.D. Asana Gold Medal, Sardar Patel Best Institute Award and Best KVK Award from the Govt. of India. Dr. Rajagopal has served as President of the Indian Society for Plantation Crops, Member of the Coconut Development Board and Fellow of the Indian Society for Coastal Agriculture Research. He associated with many research organisations, as expert in crop research and plantation. He visited many countries across the globe on research assignments.
Dr. V. Rajagopal is the Guest Faculty Member of the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India from 2021 onwards.
Professor of Cardiology, SVIMS University
Prof (Mrs) V. Vanaja is the Professor of Cardiology at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences University, Tirupati. Prof. Vanaja has earlier been worked as Senior Resident in Cardiology in Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad. As a meritorious medical student, she has secured the First Rank in PG Medical Entrance in the year 1996-97 and Second Rank in DM Cardiology in the year 2001-2002. She obtained MD (General Medicine) degree from the SV Medical College, Tirupati and DM (Cardiology) degree from the Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences University, Hyderabad. She has published 112 research papers in various International and National Journals; presented 20 papers in various Conferences and Seminars; and delivered a large number of Guest Lectures on Health issues particularly on the prevention and management of heart diseases. Many reputed organisations and institutions have conferred the awards and rewards on Prof. V. Vanaja, in recognition of her worthy services and contributions to the profession, as Best Doctor.
Prof (Mrs) V. Vanaja is the Guest Faculty Member of the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India from 2017 onwards.
Professor of Law, Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswa Vidyalayam
Prof (Mrs) T. Sita Kumari is the Professor and Head, Department of Law, Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswa Vidyalayam, Tirupati. Prior to this, she has been Dean, Faculty of Law and Head of the P.G. Department of Law, Sri Venkateswara University and Lecturer in Ambedkar Govt. Law College, Pondicherry. Prof (Mrs) Sita Kumari is the Board of Studies Chairperson in Law in Osmania University, Hyderabad; Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur; and Vikram Simhapuri University, Nellore. Her areas of specialisations are: Environmental Law, Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Criminal Law, Women and Law and Cyber Law. She has published 2 books on Environmental Law. She presented 40 research papers at the National and 10 research papers at the International Seminars and Conferences. Prof. Sita Kumari is associated with many Universities and Colleges, as invited Speaker and Subject Expert.
Prof (Mrs) T. Sita Kumari is the Guest Faculty Member of the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India from 2021 onwards.
Professor of Population Studies and Social Work, SV University
Prof (Mrs) D. Sai Sujatha is the Professor and Head, Department of Population Studies and Social Work at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. Her areas of Speacialisations are: Reproductive Health, Gender, Medical and Psychiatric Social Work and Fertility. Over a span of 27 years of teaching experience, Prof. Sai Sujatha has published 12 Books, and 88 research papers in reputed journals. She attended 133 National and 21 International Seminars, Conferences, Workshops. In recognition of her academic contributions, she received Prof. S. Govinda Rajulu Memorial Prize and Best Teacher Award from Sri Venkateswara University and Chandrasekharan Award from the Indian Association for the Study of Population. She is the Member in 6 national level professional bodies/organisations. Prof. Sai Sujatha is the UGC Trained Resource Person on Capacity Building on Women in Higher Education. She is associated with many Universities and Colleges as Invited Resource Person and Subject expert.
Prof (Mrs) D. Sai Sujatha is the Guest Faculty Member of the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India from 2021 onwards.