Academic / Teaching Experience & Responsibilities

Experience in Teaching, Research & Guidance

Teaching Subjects & Area of Research Interest:

• Advanced Research Methodology
• Advanced Educational Statistics
• Curriculum Development
• Educational Management & Administration
• Pedagogy of Mathematics
• Computer Education
• Information and Communicative Technology
• Creativity in Education
• Teacher Education

Knowledge of Computer Languages and Packages:

A) Languages                       :     GW-Basic, C, COBOL
B) Word Processors               :     Word Star, Word Perfect, MS-Word (MS-Office)
C) Spreadsheets                   :     Lotus –123 and MS-Excel.
D) Statistical Packages          :     SPSS for Windows and EQS for Windows
E) Multimedia Applications     :     Power Point, Photo Shop, Paint Brush, Electronic Mail and Internet
F) Operating System             :     DOS and its Applications

Brief description of duties and responsibilities:

•  Teaching of Research Methodology for M.Ed. and M.Phil. classes
•  Teaching of Educational Statistics for M.Ed. and M.Phil. classes
•  Guiding dissertations for M.Ed. and M.Phil; and PhD theses
•  Examination paper setting for Pre PhD, M.Phil., PG and UG
•  Valuation of papers of Pre PhD, M.Phil., PG and UG
•  Conducting orientation programmes / refresher courses for teacher educators
•  Publication of books and to undertake projects
•  Paper presentations in International / National Seminars
• Annual Inspection of Colleges for Extension of Affiliation

Administrative and Academic Experience / Post(s) Held

Member in various Boards, Committees and Organizations:

• Member, Academic Senate, Kakatiya University, Warangal and Member, Standing Committee of the Academic Senate from 2003 to 2005, 2011-2013 and 2015 to 31-12-2021.
• Member, Board of Studies (UG), Kakatiya University, Warangal (A.P) from 1992 to till date.
• Member, Board of Studies (PG), Kakatiya University, Warangal (A.P), from 1992 to till date.
• Member Global Educational Research Association, Punjab, India, from 2016 to till date.
• Member, Alumni Association, Institute of Education, Uni. of London. 20 Bedford Way, London -WC1H OAL, from 1999 to till date.
• Member NCTE Visiting Team, New Delhi, India, from 2000 to till date.
• Member NAAC Peer Team, Bangalore, India.- Number of Visits – (8) - 7 times as a Chairperson for the NAAC Peer Team and one time as a Member from 2010 to till date. (Details S.No.10.1 to 10.8)
• Member, Editorial Board for “Indian Journal of Education and Extension” (ISSN 2231-6523) from 2013 to till date.
• Member, Editorial Board and Review Committee for “ I-Managers Journal of Educational Psychology” (ISSN -0973-8827), from 2007 to till date
• Member, Board of Studies, Osmania University, Hyderabad (TS) from 2018 to 2020.
• Nominee of the Kakatiya University, for TS Physical Education Common Entrance Test – 2016-17.
• Member, Affiliation Committee for Private DEd Colleges in AP & TS. from 2008-2015.
• Representative of the universities as nominated by the State Council & Reginal Coordinator, EDCET-2016, Telangana State.
• Member, Board of Studies, Mahila Padmavathi University, Tirupati (A.P).
• Member in the ‘Creativity in Education (C in E) Network’ the School of Education, the Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, since 1996 to 1999.
• Active participant in EDCET as member of ‘Confidential Team’ and City Co-ordinator, Warangal (West), from 1992 to 1995.

  NAAC Visits as Chairperson / Member (Current to Past):

• As a NAAC Peer team Chairperson, visited Sri Bharathi College of Education, Pudukkottai District, Kaikurichi-622 303, Tamil Nadu, from 12-08-2016 to 13-08-2016.
• As a NAAC Peer team Chairperson, visited Sardar Ajeet Singh Memorial College, Bhopal-462 023, Madhya Pradesh, from 08-05-2015 to 09-05-2015.
• As a NAAC Peer team Chairperson, visited Shri Sandipani Shikaha Mahavidyalaya Rahod-495 556, Dist. Janjgir, Champa, Chhattisgarh, from 09-04-2015 to 10-04-2015.
• As a NAAC Peer team Chairperson, visited Rewa College of Education, Allahabad Road, Rathara, REWA, MP, from 27-10-2014 to 28-10-2014.
• As a NAAC Peer team Chairperson, visited Matushri Ahilyadevi Teachers Education Institute, Vill: Sulakhedi, Mangliya, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, from 20-08-2014 to 21-08-2014.
• As a NAAC Peer team Chairperson, visited Sarwa Dharma Mahavidyalaya, Kheria Modi, Morar, Chitora Road, Gwalior-474 006, Madhya Pradesh, from 25-02-2014 to 26-02-2014.
• As a NAAC Peer team Chairperson, visited Kamala Nehru Mahavidyalya, Kamala Nagar Kotra, Sulthanabad, Bhopal-462 003, Madhya Pradesh, from 13-12-2013 to 14-12-2013.
• As a NAAC Peer team member, visited Siga College of Education, Kappiympuliyur, Villupuram District – TN-605 601, from 23-07-2012 to 24-07-2012.

Chairperson / Member for Various Committees (Current to Past):

• Chairperson for DEANs committee for preparation of Rules and Regulations for Ph.D., Recognition of Research Centres and recognising the eligible teachers of Affiliated Colleges as Research Supervisors as per the UGC Guidelines vide KU orders No. 403/A2/KU/2021/Comt-380, dated 30-08-2021. The report was submitted to the Kakatiya University on 11-10-2021.
• Chairperson for Committee to examine the procedural deviations by the Director, SDLCE, KU and to review the rate of the reimbursement to the Study Centers and remuneration /honorarium to the Counsellors & Others vide KU.NO. 375/B2/KU/2020, dated 30-09-2020. The report was submitted to the Kakatiya University on 17-02-2021.
• Chairperson for Committee Constituted to prepare the Seniority List of teachers of the Department of Commerce & Business Management, Kakatiya University vide KU No. 213/A2/KU/2020, dated 08-06-2020. The report was submitted to the Kakatiya University on 19-08-2020.
• Chairperson for Committee Constituted by the University vide No. 370/B2/KU/2020, dated 18-05-2020, in view of the urgency and immediate necessity for preparedness of Examination Branch for conducting University Examinations for final year / terminal semester and other year(s)/semesters(s) students of all UG/PG/Professional Programmes (CBCS and Non-CBCS streams) and for research programmes in view of the pandemic situation in Telangana State. The report was submitted to the Kakatiya University on 08-06-2020.
• Chairperson for Committee constituted by the University vide KU Orders No. 156/A5/KU/2019, dated 20-05-2019, to verify all the conditions mentioned in the tender document and select the bidder by finalising the e-tenders for Security Services in the University during the year 2019. The Report of the Committee was submitted to the Kakatiya University on 19-10-2019.
• Chairperson for Enquiry Committee constituted by the university vide KU Orders No. 415/A2/KU/2017, dated 13/05/2017 and KU Order No. 459/A2/KU/2017, dated 02/06/2017  to enquire into the News items broadcast in ABN-News Channel on 12/05/2017 & 15/05/2017 as sting operation and a news item is published in a daily newspaper on 13/05/2017 & 16/05/2017 allegations made against M.Phil./ Ph.D admissions and award of M.Phil / PhD degrees, to fix responsibilities, if any and to suggest remedial measures for the forthcoming PhD admissions. The report was submitted to the Kakatiya University on 25-09-2017.

International Academic Exposure

Research Projects

1. A project on Evaluation of Akshara Sankaranthi (Adult Education Programme) of Warangal district of A.P., India (Survey with 10,000 samples), Funded by the Zilla Saksharatha Samithi, Warangal, Warangal Municipal Corporation, Warangal and Kakatiya University, Warangal, in  February, 2004.
2. Exploring the causes for under achievement in Government and Zilla Parishad Schools of Andhra Pradesh (Under the Financial Assistance of UGC (Unassigned Grant) New Delhi in March 2000).
3. An Application of Computers in Evaluating the Students Performance (Self-finance), March, 1995.

Research reports:

1. Evaluation of Akshara Sankaranthi (Adult Education Programme) of Warangal district of  A.P. – India (Survey with 10,000 samples).

Publications

Books / Articles published in Journals
(Including in Press)  

Books authored and Edited : 07

• Sarsani, M. R. (2017) (ed).  Vipattu Nirvahana Vidya (Disaster Management Education). Hyderabad: Neelkamal Publishing Pvt. Ltd  (ISBN-978-93-86725-32-5).
• Sarsani, M. R. (2017) (ed).  Disaster Management Education. Hyderabad: Neelkamal Publishing Pvt. Ltd  (ISBN-978-93-85877-98-8).
• Sarsani, M. R. and Raghu, A. (2017). Manual for Computer Knowledge Test (CKT-ARSMR), National Psychological Corporation, Agra, U.P. (ISBN-978-93-86203-14-4).
• Sarsani, M. R. and Ramakrishna, A. (2014) (eds). B.Ed: Vidyaa Samaacaara Prasaara Saankeetika Saastram (Information and Communication Technology in Education). Hyderabad: Telugu Akademi. (ISBN-818180206-3, 9788181802064).
• Sarsani, M. R. (2006). Creativity in Schools. New Delhi: Sarup & Sons (ISBN-81-7625-672-2).
• Sarsani, M. R. (2006) (ed). Quality Improvement in Teacher Education. New Delhi: Sarup & Sons.(ISBN-81-7625-718-4).
• Sarsani, M. R.  (2005)(ed). Creativity in Education. New Delhi: Sarup & Sons.(ISBN-81-7625-602-1).

Chapters / Articles in Books: 09
International / National Chapters / Articles in Books– Current to Past (09-01):

International :03

• 9.I-3 Sarsani, M. R. (2011). Computers and Creativity. In: Runco, M.A, and Pritzker, S.R. (eds.) Encyclopedia of Creativity, Second Edition, Vol. 1, pp.231-240, San Diego: Academic Press (ISBN: 0123750393, 9780123750396).
• 8-I-2 Sarsani, M. R. (2011). Socio-Economic Status and Performance on Creativity Tests. In: Runco, M.A, and Pritzker, S.R. (eds.) Encyclopedia of Creativity, Second Edition, Vol. 1, pp.360-36, San Diego: Academic Press (ISBN: 0123750393, 9780123750396).
• 7-I-1 Sarsani, M.R. (2008). Teachers’ perceptions of creative learning in India. In Anna Craft, Teresa Cremin and Pamela Burnard (eds). Creative learning 3-11 and how we document it. Staffordshire (England, UK): Trentham books, Stoke on Trent, pp. 43-52 (ISBN: 978-1-85856-410-4). www.trentham-books.co.uk

National:06

• 6-N-6 Sarsani, M.R, and Anuradha, R.K. (2006). Use of computer in education. In Mahender Reddy Sarsani (ed). Quality Improvement in Teacher Education. New Delhi: Sarup & Sons Publishers, pp. 134-141, (ISBN-8 1-7625-718-4).
• 5-N-5 Sarsani, M.R (2006). Teacher Education – Prospects and Problems. In Mahender Reddy Sarsani (ed). Quality Improvement in Teacher Education. New Delhi: Sarup & Sons Publishers, pp. 3-20, (ISBN-81-7625-718-4).
• 4-N-4 Sarsani, M.R and Susan Hallam (2005). Indian teachers’ views on development of creativity: A comparison with British teachers’ views. In Mahender Reddy Sarsani (ed). Creativity in Education. New Delhi: Sarup & Sons Publishers, pp.156-168, (ISBN-81-7625-602-1).
• 3-N-3 Sarsani, M.R (2005). Creativity:  Definition and approaches. In Mahender Reddy Sarsani (ed). Creativity in Education. New Delhi: Sarup & Sons Publishers, pp. 1-7, (ISBN-81-7625-602-1).
• 2-N-2 Sarsani, M.R, and Venkat Ram Reddy, L (2005). Value education – Role of the school. In V. Dayakara Reddy and D. Bhaskara Rao (eds). Value-Oriented Education. New Delhi: Discovery Publishing House, pp. 233-243, (ISBN: 81-8356-051-2).
• 1-N-1 Sarsani, M.R and Laxma Reddy, G. (2005). An assessment of learning resources for teaching of computer education at B.Ed level – A case study. In M.S. Talawar. Teacher Education and Globalization. Bangalore: Cauvery Prakashana, pp. 115-116

Articles / Research Papers published in journals:  26
International / National Referred journals – Current to Past (26-01):

International :15

• I-15. Sarsani, M. R. and Venumadhv, K. (2022). Teacher Educators’ ICT Competencies in relation to their background variables. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), Volume 9, Issue 2, pp. 458-465, ISSN:-2349-6002, Paper ID-155971.
• I-14. Sarsani, M. R. and Sravanthi, G. (2021). A Study of Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction of Teacher Educators in Relation to their Gender, Age, Marital Status and Academic Qualification. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT), Volume 6, Issue 11, pp. 451-454, ISSN (O):-2456-2165, Paper ID-IJISRT21NOV178nImpact Factor 6.253.
• I-13. Sarsani, M. R. and Raghu, A. (2016). The Usage and Applications of Computers by the Secondary School Teachers in relation to Selected Variables. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education, Vol. 2, Issue-2, 1582-1587, (ISSN (O) 2395-4396, Paper ID-1553 Impact Factor 4.06).
• I-12. Sarsani, M. R. and Venumadhav, K. (2016). B.Ed Trainees Opinion on Usage of internet in preparation of their projects – A study. I-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology and Research, Vol. 12, No.4, pp. 20-29. .(ISSN-0973-0559, E-ISSN-2230-7125).
• I-11. Sarsani, M. R. and Marreddy, A. (2015). A Study of Institutional Climate of +2 Students in relation to the selected variables. Journal of Educational Technology and Research, Vol. IV, No.1, pp. 123-131. (ISSN: 2278-232X)
• I-10.  Sarsani, M. R. and Ravi, M. (2009). Learning difficulties in Mathematics (LDM) of secondary school students with respect to their personal and background variables. Journal on Educational Psychology, 2(4), 85-95. .(ISSN-0973-8827).
• I-9. Sarsani, M. R. and Raghu, A. (2008). The Attitude of student teachers towards micro-teaching with respect to their personal and background variables. New Frontiers in Education … International Journal of Education, 41 (3), 295-300. (ISSN: 0972-1231)
• I-8. Sarsani, M. R. (2008). Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) (Editorial article). Journal of Educational Psychology, 2(1). (ISSN-0973-8827).
• I-7. Sarsani, M. R. (2008). Do high and low creative children differ in their cognitive and motivational factors? Creativity Research Journal, 20 (2), 155-170, (ISSN 1040-0419).
• https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10400410802059861
• I-6. Sarsani, M. R. (2007). A study of the reasoning abilities of ninth standard students with respect to their gender and type of the institution. Journal of Educational Psychology, 1(3), 44-54. (ISSN-0973-8827).
• I-5. Sarsani, M. R. (2007). A study of the relationship between self-concept and adjustment of secondary school students. Journal on Educational Psychology, 1(2), 10-18. (ISSN-0973-8827).
• I-4. Sarsani, M. R. (2007). Information and Communication Technology: Computers as research tools. Journal on School Educational Technology, 3(1), 35-43. (ISSN-0973-2217).
• I-3. Sarsani, M. R. (2007). Students’ assessment of their teachers’ encouragement in the classroom for the promotion of creativity. Journal on Educational Psychology, 1(1), 48-61. (ISSN-0973-8827).
• I-2. Sarsani, M. R. (2007). A model for the correlates of students’ creative thinking. Journal on School Educational Technology, 2(4), 35-48. (ISSN-0973-2217).
• I-1. Sarsani, M. R. (2006). The attitude of teacher trainees towards the teaching of computer education at B.Ed. level. Journal on School Educational Technology, 2(3),56-67, (ISSN-0973-2217). https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1066175.pdf
• https://doi.org/10.1080/10400410802059861

National :11

• N-11. Sarsani, M. R. and Sravanthi, G. (2018). Job Satisfaction of Lecturers working in Teacher Education Institutions in relation to their gender, age, marital status, type of family and community, Edutracks, Vol.18, No.4, pp.35-38. (ISSN:0972-9844)
• N-10. Sarsani, M. R. and Marreddy, A. (2016). Emotional Stability of +2 Students in Relation to the Selected Variables, Edutracks, Vol.16, No.4, pp.37-41.(ISSN:0972-9844).
• N-9. Sarsani, M. R. and Marreddy, A. (2014). A Study of Self-concept of +2 Students in relation to the selected variables. The International Journal of Social Science Research, No.2, pp. 1-9. (ISSN: 2320-6284).
• N-8. Sarsani, M. R. and Raghu, A. (2013). Computer Knowledge of the teachers at Secondary level – A study. Indian Journal of Research in Education and Extension, IASE, S.V. University, Tirupati, A.P., Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 1-11. (ISSN-2231-6523).
• N-7. Sarsani, M. R. and Parameshwar, A. (2013). Students attitude towards the learning of English language at Secondary level, Edutracks, 13(1), 33-36. (ISSN: 0972-9844).
• N-6. Sarsani, M. R. and Azad Chandra Shekar, M. (2012). Awareness of Ragging among the professional college students, Edutracks, 11(11), 43-47. (ISSN-0972-9844).
• N-5. Sarsani, M. R. and Ravi, M (2010). Achievement in Mathematics of secondary school students in selected variables, Edutracks, 9(6), 38-43. (ISSN-0972-9844).
• N-4. Sarsani, M. R. and Shekar, K. (2009). A study of the motives of student teachers for joining BEd Course. Journal of Community Guidance and Research, 26 (1), 100-110. (ISSN-0970-1346).
• N-3. Sarsani, M. R. and Srilatha, B. (2008). Opinion of the School of Distance Learning and Continuing Education (SDLCE) students towards distance Education courses – A Study. Journal of Educational Research & Extension, 45(2), 1-25. (ISSN-0973-6190).
• N-2. Sarsani, M.R. and Raghu, A. (2008). Attitude of student teachers towards micro-teaching. Edutracks, 7(11), 27-31. (ISSN-0972-9844).
• N-1. Sarsani, M.R. and Raghu, A. (2007). A study of attitude of student teachers towards micro-teaching. Journal of Educational Research & Extension, 44(3), 8-20. (ISSN-0973-6190).

Research Scholars Successfully Guided

M.Phil. Degrees Awarded: 9

• Venkateshwarlu, P. (2020). A Study on the working conditions of Success Schools in Warangal District.
• Kavitha, M. (2018). A study on the Problems of Tribal Female Teachers in Warangal District.
• Sravanthi, G. (2017). Job satisfaction of lectures working in Teacher Education Institutions of Warangal District – A Study
• Madhavi, T. (2014). The performance of students in English language and grammatical mistakes committed at secondary level - A study.
• Ramesh, P. (2013). A study of teaching competencies among secondary school teachers of Warangal District.
• Venumadhav, K. (2013). Usage of Computers by the teacher trainees for the preparation of B.Ed. Projects and difficult topics in Computer Education.
• Srilatha, B. (2013). A Study of Tribal parents opinion towards Tribal girls’ Education.
• Vijender, Ch. (2009). The opinion of the B.Ed students towards the Computer Education Project and their achievement in Computer Practicals under Kakatiya University region - A study.
• Ravi, M. (2008). Learning Difficulties and Performance of secondary school students in Mathematics - A study.

Ph.D. Degrees Awarded: 08

• Ramesh, P. (2023). A Study of Motivation, Teaching Competencies and Job Satisfaction among Secondary School Teachers of Warangal District.
• Venumadhav, K. (2022). The Usage of ICT in Teacher Education Institutions-A Study.
• Mr. Buchi Reddy, P. (2022). Research Knowledge of Secondary School Teachers and Scientific Attitude of Students - A Study.
• Mrs. Sravanthi Giri Giri. (2022). A Study of Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction of Teacher Educators in Telangana State.
• Mr. Marreddy, A. (2015). A study of Emotional Stability, Self-concept and Institutional Climate on the Academic Achievement of students at +2 level.
• Mr. Ravi, M. (2015). Mathematics - Learning Disabilities of secondary school students in relation to psycho-sociological factors - A study.
• Mr. Raghu, A. (2014). The status and application of Computer by the teachers at secondary level - A study.
• Mr. Parmeshwar, A. (2012). The problems of teaching English at Secondary level - A study.

Research Projects completed (Current to past):

• A project on Evaluation of Akshara Sankaranthi (Adult Education Programme) of Warangal district of A.P., India (Survey with 10,000 samples), Funded by the Zilla Saksharatha Samithi, Warangal, Warangal Municipal Corporation, Warangal and Kakatiya University, Warangal, in  February, 2004.
• Exploring the causes for under achievement in Government and Zilla Parishad Schools of Andhra Pradesh (Under the Financial Assistance of UGC (Unassigned Grant) New Delhi in March 2000).
• An Application of Computers in Evaluating the Students Performance (Self-finance), March, 1995.

Research reports:

• Evaluation of Akshara Sankaranthi (Adult Education Programme) of Warangal district of  A.P. – India (Survey with 10,000 samples).

Papers presented in International and National Conferences

(i) International Level (Current to Past):

• Sarsani, M.R. (2017) and Raghu, A. Paper presented entitled “ICT Enabled Strategies for Slow Learners.” in the International Conference on ”Education for Slow Learners” organized by the Dept. of Education, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, on 24th & 25th February, 2017.
• Sarsani, M.R. (2006). Paper presented entitled “ the attitude of teacher trainees towards the teaching of computer education at B.Ed Level” for the International Conference on ‘Preparing teachers for a changing context” organised by the Institute of Education (IOE), University of London and Beijing Normal University in May 3-6,2006 at IOE, London.
• Sarsani, M.R and Laxma Reddy, G. (2005). An assessment of learning resources for teaching of computer education at B.Ed level – A case study, presented in the International Conference on ‘Teacher Education in the context of globalisation’ organised by the Dept. of Education, Bangalore University and New Horizon College of Education and Teacher Educators Cultural and Educational Forum from 4th to 6th April, 2005.

(ii) National Level (Current to Past):

• Sarsani, M.R and Venkat Ram Reddy, L (2006). An Evaluation of Neo-Literates under Akshara Sankranthi Prorgramme in the  Municipal Corporation of Warangal in Andhra Pradesh- A Case Study in the National Conference of Adult Education organised by the Dept. of Adult Education, Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati, A.P., India, from 4th to 5th March 2006.
• Sarsani, M.R, and Venkat Ram Reddy, L (2005). Value education – Role of the school, presented in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Value Oriented Education’ organised by the Dept. of Education,  Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati, A.P., India from 22nd November to 23rd November, 2004.
• Participated in the ‘National meet on ICT Integration in the Teacher Training Curriculum’ organised jointly by NCTE and Intel teach to the future programme from 7th to 8th December, 2004 at New Delhi.

Scholarships / Fellowships/ Awards:

• Award of State Best Teacher–2017 by the Telangana Government on 08-09-2017 at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad, in the presence of Sri Kadiyam Srihari Garu, Deputy Chief-Minister & Minister for Higher Education, Smt. Ranjeev R Acharya, IAS, Special Chief Secretary, Education Department, Govt. of Telangana, Prof. T. Papi Reddy, Chairman, TSCHE, Sri Bandaru Dattatreya garu, P. Sudhaker Reddy garu, CheifWip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFRHPU-y7YY
• Award for Educational Leadership presented by the Indus Foundation, USA & India on 19-07-2017 at Taj group of Hotels, Banjara hills, Hyderabad, in the presence of Shri. C.D.Arha, IAS (Rtd), Former Secretary, Govt. of India, Dr. K. Padmanabaiah, IAS (Rtd) Chairman, Court of Governers, ASC, Hyderavad and Shri. K.V. Sathyanarayana, IAS, MD&CEO, APSSD.
• Certificate of Appreciation by the Lions Club of Hanmakonda, for Outstanding and Dedicated efforts in the field of Education on 23-09-2017 at Lions Community Center, Hanmakonda.
• Certificate of Master Trainer under X-elerated Professional Development for Integration of Technology in Teacher Education (XPDITTE) jointly Organised by the NCTE and Intel Education Programme from 25-09-2002 to 10-10-2002, at Kakatiya University, Warangal .
• Commonwealth Academic Scholarship Award under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan-1995-96, tenable from 3rd October ’95 to 1st February 1999 at Institute of Education, University of London, London.

Orientation Programmes / Conferences attended:

• Attended Five week / 150 hours course on National Language Processing from 4th July 1994 to 30th July 1994 sponsored by the Department of Electronics, Govt. of India, Computer Division, Faculty of Education, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, (UP) (India).
• Attended Four week Orientation course from 02-03-1993 to 29-03-1993 organised by the Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry under the Academic Staff Orientation Scheme of UGC.
• Attended Four week Orientation course from 6th July 1992 to 1st August 1992 organised by the Academic Staff College, JAINARAYAN VYAS UNIVERSITY, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, under the Academic Staff Orientation scheme of UGC.
• Attended one day Conference-cum-workshop “Creativity in Education” on 22nd June 1996 from 9.15 to 4.45 PM at the Open University conference Centre, London organised by the School of Education, The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA.
• Participate in the Seminars of Prof. Margaret Boden, the University of Sussex, ‘Why are people more creative than computers- and how can we encourage them to be more creative still? on Monday, 27th April 1998 at the Open University Conference Centre, London.
• Presented own research work at various levels in Research Seminars (1996-1999) in both academic groups Education and International Development and Psychology and Special Needs, Institute of Education, University of London.
• Attended all the ‘Research Methodology Courses’ and Educational Statistics (by using SPSS package) organised by the Institute of Education for the Doctoral Students as a training programme during 1996-1997.
• As a Director, CACE&EA, attended a Three days “Regional Workshop on continuing education “for Adult and Continuing Education Departments of Universities from 11th to 13th October 2000 held at ICSSR, J.P. Naik Bhavn, Mumbai., India.
• As a Director, CACE&EA, attended a two days seminar-cum-workshop jointly organised by Urban literacy project. New Delhi and Jan Shikshan Samsthan, Vishakapatnam on “Urban Literacy Strategies and Urban Literacy Policy Needed” held from November 2nd and 3rd 2001 at Vishakapatnam.
• Participated in the “One Day Workshop on Curricular Reforms in Teacher Education (B.Ed.) – A Preparatory Workshop” on 16th December, 2003.
• Participated in State Level “One Day Workshop on Curricular Reforms in Teacher Education (B.Ed.)” on 20th & 21st December, 2003 at IASE, Osmania University, Hyderabad which was organized by the Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Edn. (APSCHE), Hyd.
• Participated in a “Two-day National meet on ICT Integration in the Teacher Training Curriculum” on 7th and 8th of December 2004 at New Delhi, organised jointly by NCTE and Intel Teach to the Future pre-Service Programme.
• Participated in a UGC sponsored “Two-day National Seminar on Value Education” on 22nd and 23rd November 2004 organised by the Dept. of Education, S.V. University, Tirupati, AP, India. Presented a paper on “Value Education-Role of the school”.
• Participated in a “Three-day International Seminar on Teacher Education in the context of Globalisation” organised by the New Horizon College of Education and the Dept. of Education, University of Bangalore, Bangalore, AP, India from 4th to 6th April, 2005 at Bangalore. Presented a paper on “An assessment of teaching resources for teaching of Computer Education at B.Ed level – A case study”.
• Participated in the International Conference on ‘Preparing teachers for a changing context” organised by the Institute of Education (IOE), University of London and Beijing Normal University in May 3-6,2006 at IOE, London and presented a paper entitled “the attitude of teacher trainees towards the teaching of computer education at B.Ed Level”.
• Participated in a One-day workshop “Strengthening of Research in Social Science” on 1st December. 2012, jointly organised by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (Southern Regional Centre), Osmania University, Hyderabad, T.S. and Institute of Public Enterprise, Osmania University, Hyderabad, T.S.

Extension Lectures organised (Current to Past):

• As a Principal, IASE, KU (2003-05) has organized a variety of programs throughout the academic year and fostered the values and practices related to teacher education in particular and society at general among the B.Ed. & M.Ed. trainees.
• As a Principal, IASE, KU (2003-05) has organized various academic activities like tutorials, seminars, interactive sessions, microteaching, demonstrations, and guidance & counselling sessions to B.Ed. & M.Ed. trainees.
• As a Principal, IASE, KU has organized an Extension Lecture on 5th September, 2005 to B.Ed. and M.Ed. students on “The Role of Teacher in the Society”, by Prof. N. Gopi. Nearly, 140 students and Research Scholars of Education were participated in the extension lecture.
• As a Principal, IASE, KU has organized an Extension Lecture on 5th September, 2004 to B.Ed. and M.Ed. students on “Challenges in Teacher Education”, by Prof. S. C. Sarma. Nearly, 130 students and Research Scholars of Education were participated in the extension lecture.
• As a Principal, On 1st December, 2003, the IASE, KU in association with the Centre for Women Studies has organized an Extension Lecture on “Social Mobilization in Eradication of Child Labour in Andhra Pradesh” by Prof. Shanta Sinha, an eminent educationist and awardee of ‘Romon Magsaysay Award-2003’ at Senate Hall of Kakatiya University.
• As a Principal, IASE, KU has organized an Extension Lecture on 5th September, 2003 to B.Ed. and M.Ed. students on “The Role of NCTE in Teacher Education”, by Prof. M. Sree Rama Murthy.  Nearly, 120 students and Research Scholars of Education were participated in the extension lecture.

Co-curricular and Cultural activities conducted

As a Principal& Head, IASE (Department of Education), KU (2003-2005):

• Book Release Function- Creativity in Education (2005): IASE, KU has organized a “Book Release Function” Edited by Dr. Mahender Reddy Sarsani, Principal & Head, IASE, KU on 2nd August, 2005. The book entitled “Creativity in Education” released by Prof. Jayaprakash Rao, Vice-Chairman, APSCHE, Hyderabad, KU and presided by Prof. V. Gopal Reddy, Vice-Chancellor, Kakatiya University, Warangal.
• Teacher’s Day Celebrations (2005): IASE, KU has organized Teacher’s Day celebrations on 5th September, 2005. The IASE has felicitated Prof. N. Gopi, former Vice-Chancellor, Telugu University, Hyderabad, an eminent Telugu Poet and former I/c Vice-Chancellor, KU. Prof. V. Gopal Reddy was the Chief-Guest for the function.
• Book releasing function (2005): A book on “Strengthening of Teacher Education –Role of ICT” in which the National Seminar’s papers were Edited by Dr. N. Ramnath Kishan published with the financial assistance of UGC, KU.  This book was released on 10th January, 2005 and Prof. V. Gopal Reddy, Vice-Chancellor, KU has released the book at IASE, KU.
• Educational Tour (2004): IASE, KU has organized an Educational Tour to M.Ed. students from 7th to 16th December, 2004 covering Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Goa, Pondicherry, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh States.
• Donations for CARE (2004): The B.Ed. Trainees and Staff of IASE have Donated Rs.2100/- to the CARE Foundation, Hyderabad for the benefit of small children with cardiac problems during September, 2004.
• Teacher’s Day Celebrations (2004): IASE, KU has organized Teacher’s Day celebrations on 5th September, 2004. The IASE has felicitated former Vice-Chancellor, KU, Prof. Chandrakant Kokate, an eminent educationist and Prof. S.C. Sarma, former Dean, Faculty of Education, Andhra University, Vizag, and Member, National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), SRC, Bangalore.
• Akshara Sankranti Programme (2003): The Principal & Head, IASE acted as Coordinator, conducted External Evaluation of Akshara Sankranti Programme of Warangal Municipal Corporation area, as desired by the Vice-Chancellor, KU, the District Collector, Warangal and the Mayor, Warangal Municipal Corporation.  Totally 11,456 Neo-literates were attended the test from 51 divisions (Started on 24th Feb,2004 and report was submitted during November, 2004, the study has revealed that 88.13 percent of the neo-literates have qualified).
• Worlds AIDS Day (2003): IASE, KU has observed the Worlds AIDS Day on 1st December, 2003 in association with NSS Unit of IASE and the students have taken a procession along with other colleges and instrumental in spreading the message and developing the awareness of AIDS.
• Annual Day Celebrations (2003): IASE, KU has celebrated Annual Day Function of IASE on 29th November, 2003 at the end of B.Ed. programme.  On the occasion, Literary & Cultural competitions, Sports & Games were organized for B.Ed. students.
• Book Release Function (2003): IASE, KU has organized a “Book Release Function” authored by Prof. R. Madava Rao, Professor of Hindi, KU on 22nd October, 2003. The book entitled “Kya Kahthi Hai Manavtha” and dedicated to and released by Prof. Chandrakant Kokate, Vice-Chancellor, KU.
• NSS Day and Clean & Green Programme (2003):  IASE, KU has celebrated “National Service Scheme (NSS) Day” on 24th September, 2003 and developed awareness on many issues and objectives of the NSS among the B.Ed. students.  The institution has organized “Clean & Green” programme with the B.Ed. trainees.  The campus was cleaned and new saplings were planted on the occasion.
• International Literacy Day (2003): IASE, KU has celebrated “International Literacy Day” on 8th September, 2003 in association with National Service Scheme Unit of IASE.  On this occasion, Essay Writing, Elocution and Songs Competition on Literacy was organized to all 39 Colleges of Education affiliated to Kakatiya University, Warangal.  Prof. V. Thirupathaiah, an eminent educationist, researcher & vocalist, and Sri Vallampatla Nageshwar Rao were the Guests of Honour and acted as Judges of the competitions on this occasion.
• Teacher’s Day Celebrations (2003): IASE, KU has organized Teacher’s Day celebrations on 5th September, 2003 on the occasion of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s Birthday. The IASE has felicitated former Vice-Chancellor, KU, Prof. Vidyavati, an eminent educationist and Prof. M.Sree Rama Murthy, former Dean, Faculty of Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad, and Member, National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), SRC, Bangalore.

Orientation Programmes Conducted (Current to Past):

• As a Dean Faculty of Education and Controller of Examinations, Kakatiya University, addressed as a guest in inaugural function in a two-day National Seminar on Draft National Education Policy -2019: Prospect & Retrospect on 6th & 7th December, 2019 sponsored by ICSSR-SRC, Hyd & UGC at University College of Education, Kakatiya University Campus, Warangal (TS).
• As a Dean Faculty of Education and Director, of the Workshop organized a one-day workshop on NAI TALEEM sponsored by the National Council of Rural Institutes, Hyd (HRD) Government of India organized by the University College of Education and Gandhian Studies Center, Kakatiya University, Warangal-TS, on 31st March, 2018.
• As a Dean Faculty of Education, Kakatiya University organized a two-day National seminar on Value education: Issues and challenges on 29th, 30th May, 2017 at Kakatiya University Campus, Warangal (TS).
• As Convener & Chairperson, BOS in Education, KU, Warangal & Dean, Faculty of Education, Kakatiya University, Warangal Organized Two-day Orientation-cum-workshop on B.Ed. Two years Curriculum-2015 on 11th & 12th January 2016, at Kakatiya University Campus, Warangal (TS).
• As Convener & Chairperson, BOS in Education, KU, Warangal & Dean, Faculty of Education, Satavahana University, Karimnagar, Organised a One-day Workshop on the Micro, Macro Lesson Plans and SAT Records for Teacher Educators of Kakatiya and Satavahana Universities organised jointly by the Kakatiya University, Warangal and Satavahana University, Karimnagar on Sunday, 19th January, 2014, at L. B. College of Education, Warangal (TS).
• As Convener & Chairperson, BOS in Education, KU, Warangal & Dean, Faculty of Education, Satavahana University, Karimnagar, Organised a Three-day Orientation-cum-Workshop on the B.Ed. Model Curriculum-2013 for Teacher Educators of Kakatiya and Satavahana Universities organised jointly by the Kakatiya University, Warangal and Satavahana University, Karimnagar from 20th to 22nd December, 2013, at Fatima College of Education, Kazipet, Warangal (TS).
• As Convener & Dean, Faculty of Education, Satavahana University, Karimnagar, Organised a Two-day Orientation Programme on the B.Ed. Model Curriculum-2013 for Principals of Satavahana and Kakatiya Universities sponsored by Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APCHE), Hyderabad Organised by the Satavahana University, Karimnagar, from 27th & 28th November, 2013 at Satavahana University Campus, Karimnagar (TS).
• As Dean, Faculty of Education, organized PhD course work (2012) in a one-week PhD course work on Research Methodology from 1st to 9th September, 2012 for all the Ph.D. admitted candidates of Kakatiya University.
• As a Principal, IASE, KU has organized a Three-day Orientation-cum-Workshop on Projects of B.Ed Practicum for Teacher Educators of affiliated B.Ed Colleges of Kakatiya University on 8th to 10th July, 2005 for all the subject teachers and Principals (general and methodologies).
• As a Principal, IASE, KU conducted One-day Orientation Programme to Teacher-Educators of affiliated B.Ed. Colleges on Environmental Education and introduction of National Green Corps (NGC) in Teacher Education Colleges on October 14, 2004 in collaboration with National Green Corps (NGC).
• As a Principal, IASE, KU has organized a Three-day Orientation-cum-Workshop on Projects of B.Ed Practicum for Teacher Educators of affiliated B.Ed Colleges of Kakatiya University from 10th to 12 September, 2004 for all the subject teacher educators and Principals (general and methodologies). The number of participants were about 300.
• As a Principal, IASE, KU has organized “One Day Workshop on Curricular Reforms in Teacher Education (B.Ed.) – A Preparatory Workshop” on 16th December, 2003 and involved all the senior faculty members of teacher education under KU jurisdictional area and presented the resolutions at the State Level Workshop.  Some innovative suggestions were also made in different subjects with regard to theory and practice of existing curriculum.
• As a Principal, IASE, KU has organized a “Three-Day Orientation-cum-Workshop on Methods of Teaching (Physical Sciences, English, Telugu and Hindi)” for Teacher Educators of 39 Affiliated Colleges of Teacher Education under Kakatiya University region from 29th to 31st October, 2003.
• As a Principal, IASE, KU has organized a “Two-Day Orientation-cum-Workshop on Methods of Teaching (Mathematics, Biological Sciences and Social Studies)” for Teacher Educators of 39 affiliated Colleges of Teacher Education under Kakatiya University region on 9th and 10th October, 2003.

National Seminars conducted:

As a Principal & Head, IASE (Department of Education), KU (2003-2005):

• National Seminar on Quality Improvement in Teacher Education – Problems & Prospects (2005): As the Director, the Principal & Head has organized Two-Day National Seminar on Quality Improvement in Teacher Education – Problems & Prospects” sponsored by University Grants Commission on 28th & 29th March, 2005.  35 Papers were presented by the participants were of immense use in suggesting desirable changes which need to be brought in the learning environment to create a conducive climate in classrooms, develop positive attitudes among the teachers, and suggest remedies for the present problems.
• National Seminar on Creativity in Education (2004): As the Director, the Principal & Head has organized Two-Day National Seminar on “Creativity in Education” sponsored by University Grants Commission on 24th & 25th March, 2004.  20 Papers were presented by the participants which are highly thought provoking and inspiring in the context of Creativity, where its applications are more useful in the teaching-learning process.

Refresher Courses Organised

As a Principal & Head, IASE (Department of Education), KU (2003-2005):

• Refresher Course in Education (2005): The University Grants Commission has sanctioned a Refresher Course in Education for the Teacher Educators from different corners of the country. As the Course Coordinator, the Principal & Head has organized the Refresher Course from 02nd March, 2005 to 22nd  March, 2005.  39 teacher educators have participated in the Refresher Course.
• Refresher Course in Education (2004): The University Grants Commission has sanctioned a Refresher Course in Education for the Teacher Educators from different corners of the country.  As the Course Coordinator, the Principal & Head has organized the Refresher Course from 25th February, 2004 to 17th March, 2004.  About 40 teacher educators have participated in the Refresher Course.

  Curriculum preparation and Implementation

As a Chairperson, BOS in Education (2002 to 2003, 2011-2013, ), KU, Warangal:

• Prepared curriculum for B.Ed.
• Prepared curriculum for M.Ed.
• Moderation of Question Papers for B.Ed. & M.Ed for smooth conduct of Examinations.
• Introduced Bio-Metric attendance for all the B.Ed Colleges in Kakatiya University Jurisdictional Area.

Evaluation and Examination Reforms

As the Controller of Examinations, KU, Warangal from 01-07-2017 to 31-05-2021 the following functions have been carried out:

• Conducted most of the university examinations as per the academic calendar and declared the results in time during the tenure from 1st July, 2017 to 31st May, 2021.
• Coordinated the functions and responsibilities of the different sections of Examination Branch like Confidential, Non-Professional (UG & PG), Professional (UG & PG), SDLCE, EDP, Documents, etc.
• Monitored the:
  1. Consolidation of Exam Fee remitted from the concerned candidates/Colleges.
  2. Determination of the eligible registered candidates, Rectification of  Nominal Rolls.
  3. Identification of Theory and Practical Exam Centres.
  4. Release of Time-tables.
  5. Distribution of Answer Booklets to the Centres, (vi) Release of Hall-Tickets
  6. Follow-up / Ensuring the issuance of Hall-tickets to the eligible candidates.
  7. Monitor posting of Online D-Form & Attendance Statements on KU website.
• All kinds of Bill payments were processed on time and well-maintained Office Stationery, other Examination Material, Contingency, etc.
• Monitored time to time the Question Paper readiness, Packing of Question Papers, Data Bank of Pre-Examination,  Letters of Correspondence, Conduct of Examinations (Theory & Practical, Seminars, Viva-Voce, etc.), Appointment of Chief Superintendent(s) & Observer(s), Arranging logistics for dispatch of and receiving the examination material, Issue of Appointment/Assignment Orders related to Paper-setters, Chief Examiners, Examiners (Internal/External), Scrutinizers, Special Squad(s)/Flying Squads, etc.; Monitoring Measures for Safe Custody of Examination Material, Tabulation Registers, Memoranda of Marks, etc, Data Bank of Post-Examination.
• Prepared Merit / Rank Lists for forwarding to colleges / concerned offices for sanction of Merit Scholarships / other scholarships.
• Attended legal matters and Processed RTI applications relating to the Examination Branch, if any, in due course.
• The combined section of Post-graduate & Professional Courses Section has been bifurcated for effective and smooth functioning of the conduct of exams valuation, results processing, declaration of Results in time, during 2018.
• As a Controller of Examinations, Actively Participated in the NAAC-2017 in retaining ‘A’ Grade with increased grade-point for Kakatiya University. The Functioning and Performance of the Examination Branch was evaluated and appreciated by the NAAC Peer team during re-accreditation of NAAC-2017 of the Kakatiya University, Warangal-TS.
• As part of the national initiatives made by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, the Controller of Examinations as Controller and Nodal Officer attended series of meetings related to National Academic Depository (NAD) from June 2018 onwards:
  1. National Level Review/Interface meeting convened in the office of the University Grants Commission (UGC), Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi, on 21/06/2018;
  2. one day workshop on National Academic Depository (NAD) on 16/07/2018, at Seminar Hall, University College for Women, Koti, Hyderabad, convened by UGC (SERO), Hyderabad.
  3. A meeting on 21/12/2018 at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, convened under the Chairpersonship of Joint Secretary (Higher Education), Ministry of HRD to discuss the progress made in implementation of National Academic Depository (NAD) in universities approved under Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA).
  4. The meeting through Video Conferencing on 04-01-2019, at Examination Branch along with Dr. B. Rama, Director, Networking, KU, convened by Ministry of HRD to discuss with Nodal Officers to review the action taken and status of progress made in implementation of National Academic Depository (NAD) in universities approved under Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA).
  5. One-day National level REVIEW meeting on NAD (National Academic Depository) on 10/07/2019, at Seminar Hall, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad convened by UGC (SERO), Hyderabad.
• As a Controller of Examinations, conducted XXI Convocation on 11th July, 2018 successfully in awarding the Gold Medals and Ph.D. degrees and the same was appreciated by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. R. Sayanna.
• As Controller of Examinations and Chairperson of the tender Committee, successfully finalized the tenders of automation work of Post-Examination Work were outsourced vide KUNo. 484/C1/KU/2018-2019/c66, dated 22/11/2018 and successfully completed result-processing work from 2018-2019 onwards.
• Streamlined the activities of Automation of Pre-Examination Work being outsourced to a software company by preparing the ‘Checklist System’ before the payment of the bills from 2018 onwards.
• Introduced the System of ‘Challenged Valuation’ to curb Erratic Evaluation of Answer Scripts.
• Introduced online transaction system of receipts and payments for all the activities of the examination branch, viz., Examination Fee, Certificates of Provisional, Consolidated Memo, Degree-in-Absentia, Transcripts, Genuineness Verifications, and disbursement of various kinds of remunerations to the parties concerned, etc for the first time.
• In view of the introduction of CBCS pattern for PG & UG (Professional & Non-Professional) Programmes, the grading vis-à-vis grade points have been worked out with accurate percentile, and accordingly, marks sheets have been designed and released for printing.
• Besides university examinations, departmental promotion tests for non-teaching employees were conducted twice for the promotion to the post of Senior Assistant and Superintendent from the eligible regular employees of Kakatiya University.
• Sold out the used answer booklets and waste material accumulated in Examination Branch for worth of Rs. 43.0 lakh by inviting e-Tender.
• Anti-plagiarism for Ph.D and M.Phil thesis was introduced during 2018 for the first time.
• During the pandemic-2019 situation, efforts were made to successfully introduce the Online System for ‘Question Paper sending’ to the Chief Superintendents of all the Examination Centres in three Districts i.e., Adilabad, Khammam and Warangal in November/December-2020 for the first time.
• During the COVID-19 pandemic situation, Examination Branch has ventured to conduct examinations beyond the territorial jurisdiction of KU by identifying the other university/government colleges as Examination Centres for the first-time during February 2021.
• Introduced Onscreen Valuation and Digitization of Answer Scripts of PG/Professional Courses through outsourcing from November/December-2020 onwards for the first time.
• Constructed Compound Wall and the SBI Counter in the premises of Examination Branch for safety and support services to the students, etc.
• Prepared and submitted the ‘Office Manual for Examination Branch’ for entire operations, procedures, duties and responsibilities of persons involving in the entire examination system to the University on 31-05-2021 for approval and implementation.
• Prepared a Web-based ‘Integrated Examination Management System (IEMS)’ and submitted to the University for inviting e-tenders for the development of full-fledged software module for Kakatiya University examinations, its installation & execution and e-governance on contract basis for effective and on-time services to its stakeholders.

Resource Person:

• ‘Orientation Course’ for Teachers of Classes from VIII to X in the subject of Mathematics from 24-08-1992 to 25-08-1992 at Govt. College of Education, Warangal (A.P)
• ‘Statistical Methods and its application in research’ for DIET Lecturers at DIET, Warangal, organised by the Andhra Pradesh Pre-primary Education Project, Director of School Education, Hyderabad.
• Delivered Guest / Extension Lectures in Computer Education for M.Ed. Students at the Department of Education, Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Anantapur on 10th & 11th November, 2003.
• Participated in State Level “One Day Workshop on Curricular Reforms in Teacher Education (B.Ed.)” on 20th & 21st December, 2003 at IASE, Osmania University, Hyderabad which was organized by the Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education (APSCHE), Hyderabad.
• Resource person on the theme "Current Challenges and issues in Education", Refresher Course to teacher educators on 19-03-2005 Organized by the Academic Staff College and P.G. Department of Education, Bangalore University, scheduled from 2nd March to 22nd March 2005.
• Resource person in the National Seminar on ‘Enhancing Teacher Competencies’, from 9th to10th MARCH 2012 organised by the Institute of Advanced Study in Education (IASE), Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015, Tamil Nadu. iase.edn@gmail.com.
• Resource person in the Faculty Development Program on "EFFECTIVE TEACHING" scheduled from 30thApril to 4th May 2012 Organized by the NIT, Silchar (Assam).
• Resource person in PhD course work (2012) in a one week PhD course work on Research Methodology from 1st to 9th September, 2012 for all the Ph.D.  admitted candidates of Kakatiya University.
• Resource person on the topic “Promotion of Creativity in Schools” scheduled on 10-07-2014, Organized by Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Mamnoor, Warangal.
• AICTE sponsored Training Programme for Teachers of Pharmaceutical Sciences, organized by the University College of Pharmacy, Kakatiya University, 2003, 2005 & 2015

Keynote Address Delivered in the National Seminar/ Conferences

• Delivered a Keynote Address and chaired a Technical Session in the National Seminar on ‘Trends of Teacher Education in the North-Eastern States of India” held on 16th February 2013 at West Guwahati College of Education (WGCE), Guwahati, in collaboration with the College Development Council, Gauhati University, Assam.
• Delivered the Plenary Lecture in a National Seminar entitled ‘Quality Concerns in Teachers Education Programme: Challenges and Opportunities’ in Bajali Teacher Training College, Pathsala, Kamrup (Assam) on 22nd & 23rd March 2013, in collaboration with the College Development Council, Gauhati University, Assam.
• Delivered a Keynote Address on one day Seminar on “Quality Improvement in Teacher Education” held on 8th April 2013 Organised by SKLNR, AURORA and SURYA Colleges of Education, Jagtial, Karimnagar District.
• Delivered a guest lecture on “Use of ICT in Educational Governance” in a State level conference on Educational Planning and Administration for District Educational Officers (DEOs), Principals of Teacher Education Institutions and Mandal Education Officers (MEOs) on 5th & 6th October 2016 jointly organised by NUEPA, New Delhi and SCERT, Telangana State.

Attended the Programmes as Chief Guest / Guest of Honour (Current to Past):

• As a Dean Faculty of Education and Controller of Examinations, Kakatiya University, addressed as a Special Guest in Science Explorica, at Hotel Haritha, Hanmakonda, Warangal, on 23rd February, 2020.
• As a Dean Faculty of Education and Controller of Examinations, Kakatiya University, addressed as a Chief Guest in school day celebrations of The Hyderabad Public School, Madikonda, on 27th July 2019.

Participation in Socio-Cultural Activities and Social Responsibilities:

Participation in Cultural Activities at School and College level:

• Director-cum-Actor for couple of plays like ‘Modern Yamagola’, ‘Varudu Kavalenu’ etc,
• Awardee of ‘Best Actor’ in the play ‘Varudu Kavalenu’’, 1980, organised by Arts and Science College, Armoor, Nizamabad.(A.P)
• Prize winner as Actor in the plays:
• ‘Harijanoddarana’, 1976, at ZPHS Torlikonda, Nizamabad (A.P)
• ‘Kallu Teravandira’, (Played 4 times in different places on demand), first, at Govt. Jr. College, Nizamabad in 1979 and followed by three other places: Qilla fort Nizamabad (free), Subash Nagar, Nizamabad (free) and Nethaji Youth Club, Torlikonda , Nizamabad (for fund raising)
• ‘Thupaki Ramudu’, 1982, Nethaji, Youth Club, Torlikinda, Nizamabad.

Participation in Students’ Unions at college level and others:

• ‘Literary and Cultural Secretary’ 1978-79, Govt. Jr. College, Nizamabad.
• ‘Vice-President’ 1980-81, Arts’ and Science College, Armoor, Nizamabad.
• ‘Secretary’ ‘Sahithi Samstha’ Association of Telugu Poets, 1982, Torlikonda, Nizamabad.
• ‘President’ 1983, Nethaji Youth Club, Torlikonda, Nizamabad.
• ‘Vice-President’, 1983-84, NSR college of Education, Hyderabad (AP).
• ‘General Secretary’, 1984-85, Govt. Comp. College of Education, Masubtank, Hyderabad (AP).
• ‘Department Secretary’, 1986-87, Department of Mathematics, University College, OU, Hyderabad.
• ‘Honorary President’ T.V. Tower Colony Welfare Association, Hanmakonda, Warangal (AP) from 2004 to 2014.
• Executive Member, Association of Kakatiya University Teachers (AKUT), KU, Warangal 2011 to 2015.