Curriculum vitiae of Dr A K Vasudevachary

Designation: Professor

Office: Dept of Economics, University College for Women,

Koti, Osmania University Hyderabad-95 Andhra Pradesh- India

Date of Birth: 02-02-1958

E-Mail: Prof_akvchary@rediffmail.com

Address(For correspondence): D. No. 1-1-694/3,

102-ManharApts, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad-80. Andhra Pradesh-INDIA Phone: 00 91 40 27606705 (Res) 00 91 40 24657813 (0ff) 9848887604 (Mobile)

Qualifications and Experience:

Ph.D., and M.Phil. Degrees in Industrial Economics from Osmania University, Hyderabad, India and Masters Degree in Economics from the same University.

Experience of Teaching and Research for 25 years. During the service taught for Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate students not only in University and also at other Post Graduate Centers under the jurisdiction of the University.

Guiding Research at Graduate, M.Phil., and Doctoral levels and doing research, publishing research papers in national and international journals. Contributing national and international conferences.

Participating in Seminars, Work-Shops and Conferences. Participating in Curriculum development, Team research. Conducting Seminars for the students in different areas.

Education:

1990 :Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

Degree: Ph D in Economics Title of thesis: “South Indian Coal Industry: An

Analysis of Input-Output Prices and Productivity Trends”

1984 Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

Degree: M Phil in Economics Title of thesis: An Analysis of Input-Output Prices and

Profitability in a Traditional vis a vis Modern Rice Mills in Andhra Pradesh”

1981: Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

Degree: Masters in Economics

Work Experience:

Since July 2006, As Professor, Department of Economics, University College for Women, Koti, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

August 2001-July 2006 As Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University college for women, Koti, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh India

Sept 1999- July 2001 As Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Post Graduate College, Osamania University, Hyderabad, India

March 1993- september1999 As Reader, Department of economics, Nizam College, Osmania University, Hyderabad India

From February, 1985- March, 1993, As Senior Research Investigator/Lecturer, Centre for Planning and Development Studies, Department of Economics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

Courses taught and Research areas:

Teaching: a) Macro economics b) Micro economics, c) Business research methods for economists d) Development economics e) Indian economy f) Industrial Marketing g) Industrial economics h) financial economics

Research: a) Industrial economics b) financial economics

Courses teaching at present: a) Macro economics b) Industrial economics c) International economics d) Statistics

Research Publications:

Books Published:

“Macro Economics” Co-author for UG Course at Prof RamReddy Center for Distance Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 2010

“Industrial Economics” Co-author for PG Course in Telugu at Dr B R Ambedkar Open University, Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, 2010.

“Industrial Economics” Co-author for Prof Ram Reddy Center for Distance Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad. 2009.

“Development Economics”, Co-author, for PG Course at Prof Ram Reddy Center for Distance Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad. 2009

“Macro Economics”, Co-author, for PG Course at Prof Ram Reddy Center for Distance Education, Osmania Univeristy, Hyderabad, 2007.

“Macro Economics” Co-author, for PG Course at Prof Ram Reddy Center for Distance Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad 2006.

“Perspectives on Indian Economy” by Dr C Ranga rajan (Telugu) Co-Translator ( Five Chapters translated ) Published by Telugu Academy, 2004

“Macro Economics” Co-author, for PG Course at Prof RamReddy Centre for Distance Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad 1998.

“International Trade” Co-author, for PG Courses for Dr BR Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad 1996.

“Problems and Prospects of Coal Industry in India”, Mittal Publications, New Delhi, 1994.

Articles in Books:

1. A K Vasudevachary (2006): “Reliability of Budget Exercises in India” in State Finances in India (Ed) Dr M Narsimhulu & Dr B Satyanarayana, Delta Publishing House, Hyderabad. (Reprint)

2. AK Vasudevachary (2006): “Indian Agriculture in the New Global Scenario” in Impact of WTO Negotiations on Agriculture, Industry, Trade and Services (Ed) Dr Vijay Kumar Adwant, Vivekananda Samsthan, Hyderbad.

3. A K Vasudevachary (2006): Trends and Impact of FDI in India” in Foreign Investment in India (Ed) JF Patil, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

4. AK Vasudevachary & Indrakant S (2004): “ Reliability of Budgetary Exercises in India in State Level Fiscal Reforms in the Indian Economy (Ed) D K Srivastava, Deep & Deep Publications New Delhi.

5. AK Vasudevachary & M Venkateshwarlu (1998)“The role of Organized Financial Institutions in Rural Credit in India” in Credit Policy and Rural Development (Ed) Iqbal Ali etal, Quality Publishers, Jaipur.

6. AK Vasudevachary (1997):“Inter-regional imbalances in Industrialization in AndhraPradesh” in Regional imbalances and Development Alternatives (Ed) Vishweshwar Rao etal, Telangana Studies Centre publications, Hyderabad.

Articles in Magazines & Journals:

1. A K Vasudevachary (2007): An Analysis of Budget exercises: the Case of India, Southern Economist, Vol 45, No18 Jan 15

2. A K Vasudevachary (2006): “ Methodological Issues in Measurement of Productivity” Artha Vignana Vol XLVIII, Nos 1 &2 March-June.

3. A K Vasudevachary (2006): “Growth and Performance of Khadi and Village Industries in India” Rural India , Vol 69, No 5 whole no 558, May.

4. A.K Vasudevachary (2006): Tribal Development in Andhra Pradesh” Kurukshetra, January, Vol 54, No 3.

5. AK Vasudevachary (2006):Indian Agriculture in the New Global Scenario” Southern Economist, January, Vol 44 No. 17.

6. AK Vasudevachary (2006): Foreign Direct Investment in India: Trends, Concerns & Impact. “Vision ” January-June, Vol 36, No. 1-2

7. AK Vasudevachary (2006): Growth and Productivity in Khadi and Village Industry in India” Southern Economist, Vol 45 No. 8, Aug 15

8.AK Vasudevachary (2005):” Health Care and Access in Andhra Pradesh” in 23 rd Annual Conference Volume of Andhra Pradesh Economic Association held on 12th –13th Feb.

9. AK Vasudevachary (2005): Banks and Economic Development of Andhra Pradesh” In A P Economic Association Seminar Volume, 4th Dec

10.AK Vasudevachary (2005): Growth of Banking Sector in Andhra Pradesh” Southern Economist, December, Vol 44 No. 15 & 16.

11. AKVasudevachary (2005);“Productivity Measurement-Some Methodological Issues- An alternative with an empirical illustration of Singareni company” Journal of Economic Policy and Research” Vol 1 No 2, Apr-Sept.

12. AK Vasudevachary (2005):Output and Employment potential in Andhra pradesh Coal Mines’ Asian Economic Review, August, Vol 47 No 2.

13. AK Vasudevachary & S Indrakant (2005):Impact of Bank Credit on Development in Andhra Pradesh- An Interdistrict Analysis” Conference Volume of A P Economic Association , 4th December.

14. AK Vasudevachary & M N Reddy (2004): ‘ Evaluation of Educational Programs in schedule tribe areas in Andhra pradesh” Seminar Volume on Tribal Development on 5th Dec.

15. AK Vasudevachary & Indrakant S (2004): “ Reliability of Budgetary Exercises in India” Osmania Journal of Social Sciences Vol No 1&2, Jan-Dec. (Reprint)

16. AK Vasudevachary (2003): Women Empowerment in India” Telugu Vignanika Masa pathrika . Vol 33 No. 3 July-Sept, Telugu Academy, Hyderabad. (AP)

17. AK Vasudevachary (1998): Implementation of New Economic Reforms in Andhra Pradesh, Conference Volume of Andhra Pradesh Economic Association.

18. AK Vasudevachary (1996): Exploitation of farmers in Rice Milling Industry, Conference Volume of Andhra Pradesh Economic Association.

19. AK Vasudevachary & M S Reddy (1994): “Common Property Resources –An Analysis, Paryavarana Bharathi , Vol 1 No 2 May.

20.AK Vasudevachary (1994): Public Sector in India” Telugu Vignanika Masa pathrika . Vol 8 No 2 February, Telugu Academy, Hyderabad. (AP)

21. AK Vasudevachary (1992): Employment Structure and Potential in Singareni Coal Company,” 10th Annual Conference Volume of Andhra Pradesh Economic Association, 8-9 Feb.

22. AK Vasudevachary & G Ramakrishna (1992): An Analysis of Productivity trends in Singareni Coal Mines” Indian Journal of Labor Economics, Vol 35 No 4, Oct- Dec.

23. AK Vasudevachary (1989): Pattern of Employment and Income of Hired Out Labor among Farm-Households, Conference volume at Kakatiya University.

24. AK Vasudevachary & M S Reddy (1988):“ “Farm Size and Women Participation In Rural Economy-A case study of Nizamsagar Command Area” 7th Annual Conference Volume of Andhra Pradesh Economic Association, held on January 28-29

25.AK Vasudevachary & LSReddy (1988): “Government interference in Rice Market-Andhra Pradesh Economy, Bharathi, August .

26. AK Vasudevachary (1988): “ Welfare Schemes for Weaker Sections-An Economic analysis of Andhra Pradesh Budgetary Allocations” Conference Volume of Andhra Pradesh Economic Association

27. AK Vasudevachary (1988): “An Analysis of Rice Mills in Andhra Pradesh “Telugu Vignanika Masa Pathrika . Vol 2 No 6 June, Telugu Academy, Hyderabad (AP)

28. AK Vasudevachary (1988): “Rural Indebtedness” Yojana

29.AK Vasudevachary & M S Reddy (1988): “Rural Credit in Command & Non-Command Areas-A Comparative Study”Yojana , Vol 15, No, 14 16-21 May.

Workshops Attended:

1. Workshop on “ Application of Quantitative Techniques in Social Sciences” Organized by “ Women Studies Centre, Dept of Economics, University College for Women, Koti, Osmania University, Hyderabd. 2009

2. Workshop on “Women’s Health, Law and Media” Organized by Maharshi Bharadwaja Society supported by National Commission for Women, Govt of India, New Delhi on 17-18 Dec 2004.

2. Skills in Data Processing, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Scanning and Inter net Organized by Nizam College, Osmania

University, Hyderabad, 2002,

4. Workshop on “Research Methodology” organized by Dept of Economics, on Aug 19, 2000 at Osmania University, Hyderbad. 5. Workshop on “Question Bank in Economics-Phase II”UGC Sponsored at the Department of Economics, Gobi Arts &Science College, Gobichettipalayam, Tamilnadu, 3-6 Nov 1999.

6. Workshop on “Examination Reforms” Sponsored by UGC held on 16th November 1998 at Nizam College, Osmania University, and Hyderabad.

7.Work shop on “Question Bank in Economics-Phase I “ UGC Sponsored, at the Department of Economics, Seetahlaxmi Ramasamy College, and Trichy on Nov 14-16, 1996

8. Work shop on “International trade theory and Applications, organized by

Dept of Economics, on June 1995, at Osmania University, Hyderabad.

9.Attained training in computer applications in Social Sciences from Dept of computer sciences, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India in 1992.

10.Word processing and data processing skills through several training Programs conducted by the dept of economics, Osmania University in 1991

11.Work shop on “Development economic theory and policy, organized By Dept of Economics, on June 1990, at Osmania University, Hyderabad.

12.Work shop on “Macro economic theory and applications, organized By Dept of Economics, on June 1988, at Osmania University, Hyderabad.

13.Work shop on “Micro economic theory and policy, organized by Dept of Economics, on June 1987, at Osmania University, Hyderabad.

Refresher Courses Attended:

1. Refresher Course in Economics Organized by Indo-American Center for International Studies and UGC sponsored Course in “Social Sciences” held from 4th to 28th Dec 2002.

2. Refresher Course on “Research Methodology and Quantitative methods in Economics” Held from 20th April to 18th May 2000 at Department of Economics, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

3. Refresher Course in Economics Organized by Indo-American Center for International Studies and UGC sponsored Course in American Studies held from 17th Jan to 12th Feb 2000.

4. Refresher Course in Economics Organized by Academic Staff College, Osmania University, and Held form 22nd Feb to 16th March 1999.

Research Projects:

Associated with the following Research Projects (Undertaken by Department of Economics, O.U)

1. Rural non-farm employment in Mahabubnagar dist- sponsored by the Finance and Planning (wing) dept Govt of A P 1992

2. A Status paper on the Irrigation Potent ional in A P – sponsored by The Finance and Planning (wing) dept Govt of A P 1990

3. The impact of incentives on Industrial development of A P – Phase II Sponsored by the Finance and planning (Wing) dept, Govt of A P 1989.

4. The impact of incentives on Industrial development of A.P – Phase I Sponsored by the Finance and planning (wing) dept Govt of A.P. 1988

5. A Status paper on the Industrial Development of Andhra pradesh- Sponsored by the Finance and Planning wing department, Govt of A .P., 1987

6. Evaluation and Impact of DPAP in Mahabubnagar district- sponsored By the Commissioner, Panchayatraj and Rural development, Govt of A P 1986

7. Socio Economic Survey of Nizam Sagar Project- Sponsored by Chief Engineer, Modernization Cell, Govt of A.P 1985

8. Agro Economic and Socio Economic Survey of Sriram Sagar Command Area-sponsored by Central Water commission, New Delhi 1984.

Research Project: Awarded a major research project by UGC, India for three years (2005-07). The topic is “Micro impact of macro policies: the impact of globalization on regional economies and sample households in India”

On Deputation to Center for Economic & Social Studies and Associated with the World Bank sponsored project on ‘Rice Markets in Andhra Pradesh’ for about 4 months during 1990.

Research Guidance:

1. Ms. A Dhamayanthi: Structure and Growth of Employment in AP Coal Mines (2006-07 -M Phil., Scholar- Degree Awarded) 2. Mr. Jagadeeshwar Reddy: “Trade Reforms in India” (PhD Scholar- Degree Awarded) 3. Ms. P Krishnaveni: Growth of Small Scale Industries in Andhra Pradesh- A Study of Regional analysis (2006-07 - Ph. D Scholar)

4. Ms. KVN Sandhya: Growth and Performance of Mutual funds in India- a case study of SBI Mutual funds (PhD Scholar 2007-08)

5. Eighteen (18) PG students submitted their project reports under mySupervision and Degrees awarded

National Seminars Attended:

1. “ Inclusive Growth of Agriculture” One day National Seminar organized under SAP in the Dept of Economics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 2010.

2. “Women Empowerment- Issues, Challenges and Problems” Two day UGC Sponsored National Seminar organized by Dept of Economics, University college for women, Koti, Hyderabad, 2009

3. : Urbanization in India-Problems and Prospects” Two day UGC Sponsored National Seminar Organized by Dept of Economics, University College for Women, Koti, Hyderabad 2009

4. “ Foreign Direct Investment in India” held at Department of Commerce and Management, Shivaji University, Kolhapur on 5-6th

Jan 2006.

5. “Implications of rural Infrastructure in A P Economic Development- Issues and Recommendations” held at Department of Economics, University PG College, Kakatiya University, Karimnagar, and A.P.4th Dec 2005.

6. “Tribal Development” held at Department of Economics and Rural Development, Andhra University, Etcherla, Srikakulam, A.P. Dec 5th 2004.

7. “First Generation of Women entrepreneurs” sponsored by UGC held at Nizam College, Osmania University Hyderabad, A.P. Feb 20th 2000

8. “Liberalization &welfare implications of industrialization in India” Sponsored by UGC held at Nizam College, Osmania University, Hyderabad, A.P Jan 23, 1999

9. “Globalization & Food Security” sponsored by UGC held at Nizam College, Osmania University, Hyderabad A.P Feb 28th 1999

10. ‘Problems and prospects of Agricultural laborers in A.P.” sponsored by UGC and Organized by Dept of Economics, Kakatiya University, Warangal, 1989.

11. “Financing of Five Year Plans” Sponsored by UGC and Organized by Dept of Economics, Osmanai University, Hyderabad. April 13- 14,1988

12. “Industrialization of States in India –Problems and Prospects, Issues &Strategies” held at University of Hyderabad, Andhrapradesh, Aug 7-9, 1987.

Conferences Attended:

1. Twenty third Annual conference of APEA held at School of Economics, Andhra University during 12-13th February 2005.

2. National Conference on “ Impact of WTO negotiations on India Agriculture, Industry, Trade and Services” sponsored by UGC held on 11- 13th Dec 2004

3. Twentieth Annual conference of APEA held at SKR College for Women, Rajmundry during 9-10 February 2002.

4. Seventh Annual Conference of APEA held at AUPG Extension Centre, SriKakulam, Andhra University, during 28-29th, Jan 1999. 5. Eleventh Annual Conference of APEA held at Center for Economic & Social Sciences, Hyderabad, during Feb 1994.

6. Indian Labor Economic Conference held at Delhi School of Economics, Delhi, during Dec 1992.

7. Sixth Annual Conference of APEA held at SIPG Studies, Karimnagar, during 23-24 Jan, 1988

Corporate Life:

Governing Body member:

1. Sri Indu college of Education, Ibrahimpatnam from 2-11-07 to 2-11- 09

2. Sangamitra Degree College, Siddipet from 04-04-2008 to 04-042010

3. Vaishnavi College of Education, Mahabubnagar. From 17-4-2008 to 17-04-2010

4. Spoorthy Degree College, Dilsuknagar, Hyderabad- from 09-06-2009 to 09-06-2011

5. Venkata Sai College of Education, Mahabubnagar from 2007-2009

6. SVR Degree College Wanaparthy from 2007-2009

Selection Committee Member:

7. Roda Mistry College of Social Work, Hyderabad from 2007-2009

8. Bijju Ananthaiah Memorial Degree College, Shadnagar, Mahabubnagar from 30-10-2009 to 30-10-2011

9. Stanford Women’s College, Bhongiri, Nalgonda. From 05-01-2009 to 5-01-2011

10. Vivekananda Degree College, shadnagar from 06-08-2009 to 06-09-2011

11. Pallavi Degree College, Pargi, RR Dist. From 30-03-2009 to 30-03-2011

12. Mehar College of Education, Barkas, Hyderabad from 2007-2009

13. Noor College of Education, Shadnagar, Mahabubnagar. 2009-10

14. Controller of Examinations, University college for women, Koti, Hyderabad – 2008-09

15. Academic coordinator, University college for women, Koti, Hyderabad – 2007-2008

16. Member, Committee for Scrutiny and Counseling for starting new Colleges, APSCHE, Hyderabad during 2006-07

17. Member, Advisory Committee for ASIHSS in Economics

18. Member, P G Admissions Counseling during 2003-04

19. Member on the Selection Committee, Pragathi Arts & Science Degree College, Nalgonda during 2004-06

20. Member, Board of Studies in economics for PG Courses at Women’s College during 2002-04 & 2006-08

21. Member, Syllabus preparation committee on “Environmental Economics’ At P G College, Secundrabad during 2000-01

22. Member, Board of Studies in economics for PG Courses at PG College During 2001-02.

23. Member, Departmental Committee, during 1999-2001 and 2006-08

24. Member, Examination squad and involved in Invigilation work for The last 23 years.

25. Member, Expert Committee, UGC Question Bank Work shop held at Gobi Arts & Science College, Bharathihar University, Tamilnadu 1999.

26. Member in UG Syllabus preparation committee during 1993-99 at Nizam College

27. Member, Osmania University PG Admissions committee at O U College of Arts & Socail Science from 1993-98

28. Member, Expert Committee, UGC Question Bank Work shop held at Sitharamalaxmi College, Tiruchirapally, Tamilnadu. 1996

29. Member, Board of Studies in economics for UG Courses at Nizam College during 1994-96Membership in Associations:

1. Life member, Andhra Pradesh Economic Association.

2. Life member, Indian Economic Association.

3. Member, Indian Society for labor economics

4. Member, Indian institute of Public Administration

5. Life Member, Osmania Graduates Association, Andhra Pradesh.

6. Member, Voluntary organization “Association for Rural child and Women Development ‘ Andhra Pradesh Since 1993.

Guest Lectures:

Extension Lecture’s at Govt Giriraj P G College for P G Courses in Economics, since 2002.

Five lectures (Macro economics, Industrial economics) to the Post Graduate students of Dept of Economics, V V College Hyderabad during 2002-04

Consultant, Health and Education project, Netaji Institute of Multipurpose Health workers Training, Nalgonda Dist, Since 2000

Netaji Institute of Multipurpose Health workers Training, Nalgonda Dist Since 1998

Councellor for Post Graduate Programmes at Dr BR Ambedkar Open University during 1998-99

Guest Lectures in Economics for B.E (Electricals) Students at Osmania University during 1993-94.