Members
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.
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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
HONORARY MEMBERS (HM)
The Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India is offering the Honorary Membership to the Recipients of the Rajiv Gandhi National Awards, Chittoor District Centenary Awards and distinguished policy makers and scholars who attended the AGRASRI events, as a token of respect to the distinguished personalities.
The following is the List of HONORARY MEMBERS (HM) of the Academy :-
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PROF. M. S. SWAMINATHAN Founder M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation 3rd Cross Street, Taramani Institutional Area Chennai-600113 (Tamil Nadu). E.mail: founder@mssrf.res.in |
HM:2 DR. R.A. MASHELKAR Chancellor , Institute of Chemical Technology 3rd Floor, Adams Court, Above Bank of Baroda Baner Road, Baner Pune - 411 0008 (Maharashtra). E.mail: ram@mashelkar.com |
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DR. G. MADHAVAN NAIR Former Chairman, ISRO Manjary Temple Road Sasthamangalam Trivandrum-695 010 (Kerala). E.mail: gmnairg@gmail.com |
HM:4 DR (MRS) V. MOHINI GIRI Former Chairman National Commission for Women Chairperson, Guild of Service C-25, Qutub Institutional Area New Delhi-110 016. E.mail: guildofserviceni@yahoo.com |
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DR. R. CHIDAMBARAM Former Principal Scientific Adviser to Govt. of India Baba Atomic Research Centre Trombay Mumbai-400085. E.mail: rajachid@gov.in |
HM:6 PROF. SUKHADEO K. THORAT Former Chairman, UGC and ICSSR C-1, 1497, Vasanth Kunj New Delhi-110 070. E.mail: thoratsukhadeo@yahoo.co.in |
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DR. V.K. SARASWAT Member, NITI Aayog NITI Aayog Bhavan, Sansad Marg New Delhi-110 001. E.mail: vk.saraswat@gov.in |
HM:8 PROF. V. R. PANCHAMUKHI Former Chairman, ICSSR D-4/2, Welcom Group, CGHS Sector 3, Plot 6, Dwarka New Delhi-110 075. E.mail: vadirajp36@gmail.com |
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PROF. N. RADHAKRISHNAN Chairman, Indian Council for Gandhian Studies Neelakantom, MGRA–30 Marappalam, Pattom. P.0. Trivandrum- 695004 (Kerala). E.mail: drnradhakrishnan@gmail.com |
HM:10 DR (MRS) MANJU SHARMA Former Secretary to Govt. of India and Former President, Indian Science Congress B9/6476 (FF), Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110 070. E.mail: manjuvps@gmail.com |
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DR. V. SHANTA Chairperson Cancer Institute Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai-600 020 (Tamil Nadu). E.mail: chairman@cancerinstitutewia.org |
HM:12 PROF (MRS) PARAMJIT KHURANA Professor J.C. Bose National Fellow University of Delhi South Campus New Delhi-110021. E.mail: paramjitkhurana@hotmail.com |
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DR (MRS) NANDINI AZAD President Working Women’s Forum 55, Bhimasena Garden Road, Mylapore, Chennai-600004 (Tamil Nadu). E.mail: nandiniazadicnw@gmail.com |
HM:14 DR (MRS) TESSY THOMAS Director-General Advanced Systems Laboratory Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) , Govt. of India, DRDO Township, Kanchan Bagh Hyderabadi-500058. E.mail: tessy_1963@yahoo.com |
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DR (MRS) G. KUTHUHALAMMA Former Deputy Speaker, AP Legislative Assembly 9/8, Amaravathi Nagar, MR Palli Tirupati-517502 (Andhra Pradesh). E.mail: |
HM:16 DR (MRS) B. VENGAMMA Director-cum-Vice-Chancellor SVIMS University Tirupati-517507 (Andhra Pradesh). E.mail: bvengamma@yahoo.com |
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DR. K. NARAYANA National Secretary, CPI Plot No: 3-67/68, Flat No: 4, B.N.Reddy Towers Opp.Skyline Theatre, Bashir Bagh Hyderabad- 500 029 (Telangana). E.mail: narayanacpi@gmail.com |
HM:18 DR. MEDASANI MOHAN Sahashravadhani 4th Line, MK Naidu Colony Bairagipatteda Tirupati-517501 (Andhra Pradesh). E.mail: medasanimohan@yahoo.com |
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SMT. K.SANTHA REDDY Former Member National Commission for Women 6-1-149, Varadaraja Nagar, KT Road Tirupati-517507 (Andhra Pradesh). E.mail: ksanthareddy@gmail.com |
HM:20 SHRI S. BALASUBRAMANYAM, IAS (RETD.) Former Secretary to Chief Minister of AP H.No.6-3-608/A/B, Flat No.203, 2nd Floor Manoj Apartments, Anand Nagar Colony Khairatabad Hyderabad-500004 (Telangana). E.mail: balasubramanyamsarasa@yahoo.com |
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PROF. A. DAMODARAM Former Vice-Chancellor, S.V. University and Director, School of Information Technology Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kukatpally Hyderabad-500085 (Telangana). E.mail: damodarama@gmail.com |
HM:22 PROF. Y. HARI BABU Former Vice-Chancellor Sri Venkateswara Veterenary University Tirupati-517502 (Andhra Pradesh). E.mail: y_haribabudr@yahoo.com |
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SMT. T.K. ANURADHA Distinguished Scientist and Director, SATCOM Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road Bengaluru-560 231. E.mail: tka@isro.gov.in |
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