Personal Information

Dr. Rajeev M.M.

Assistant Professor
Department of Social Work

Ph.D, M.S.W, M.A

rajeevmm@curaj.ac.in

9447432273
  • Disaster Management/ Risk reduction, risk management, Geriatric social work; Social Case Work, Counselling, Health, Psychosocial care,Panchayati Raj and Local Governance, microfinance and livelihood programs, Research methods and design; program evaluation; social welfare/ family/policy; and Sustainable livelihood.

EDUCATION

July 2013                                              Mahatma Gandhi University

                                                              Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences (Disaster Management)

School of International Relations & Politics

Dissertation: Disaster Management- The Role of Local Self-Government and the Community Participation in Kerala

 

March 2001                                         Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu

                                                                Master of Arts in Sociology

                               

March  1999                                        Sree Sankarachariya University of Sanskrit, Kaladi, India

                                                                Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)

  1. PH.D RESEARCH GUIDANCE- Awarded (02) and Ongoing  (No.03): Total 05
  1. Mr. Mohammed Aamir (2015PHDSW03), Central University of Rajasthan. - Awarded in 2024
  2. Mr. V.S. Kochukrishna Kurup (2014), Amrita University, Kollam, Kerala - Awarded in 2025 
  3. Ms. Madhukumari (2022PHDSW004), Central University of Rajasthan (Status: to be completed in July 2026)
  4. Mr. Vipul Jawalekar (2022PHDSW005), Central University of Rajasthan (Status: to be completed in December 2026)
  5. Mr. Shubham Shukla ( 2025PHDSW002) Central University of Rajasthan (Status: joined in  September 2025)
S. No. Authors Title of Article Journal/Conference Details Journal/Conference Publication Year
1 Jawalekar, V., Rajeev, M. M., & Negi, D. P. Undergoing motherhood as an interstate labor migrant: Experiences from Central Rajasthan in India. Asian Social Work and Policy Review, 19(3). https://doi.org/10.1111/aswp.70016 Asian Social Work and Policy Review (Scopus) Journal 2025
2 Kumari, M., Bhadra, S., & Rajeev, M. M. The aspirations and achievement motivation among care leavers: An exploration through a life-course perspective. Children and Youth Services Review, 169, 108124 Children and Youth Services Review (Scopus) Journal 2025
3 Rajeev MM (Single Author) The Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources: Lessons from Villages of Tonk District of Rajasthan, India Journal of Climate Change, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 35-42, 2022 Journal 2022
4 Augustine J, Kokkammadathil VC, Manikoth RM. Rajeev, M. M., & Thomas, S. A. (2025). The global pandemic and its impact on fisher-folk women’s socioeconomic livelihoods in Kollam District, Kerala. Letters in Economic Research Updates, 1(2), 1–7. Letters in Economic Research Updates (Open Access, Peer- reviewed) Journal 2025
5 Harikrishnan U, Rajeev MM Rajeev, M. M., Dash, D. N., & Nikita. (2024). The impact of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on Indian rural life: Eliminating open defecation and promoting sanitation: Insights from rural Rajasthan. Education and Society, 48(2). Education and Society (UGC Care Journal) Journal 2023

 

 

 

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

Summary of Research Publications

Sl No

Particulars

Number

1

Articles in Journals (International & National): 

36

2

Books Authored

05

3

Chapter in a Book & MOOC developed chapters

18

4

Conference Publications

05

 

TOTAL PUBLICATIONS

64

Articles in Journals (International & National)

 

Sl No

 

Description of the Paper

   Authorship/

(Impact factor, if any)

1

Rajeev, M. M. (2022). The impact of climate change on water resources: Lessons from villages of the Tonk District of Rajasthan. Journal of Climate Change, 8(4), 35–42.

Sole Author

(1)

2

Jawalekar, V., Rajeev, M. M., & Negi, D. P. (2025). Undergoing motherhood as an interstate labor migrant: Experiences from Central Rajasthan in India. Asian Social Work and Policy Review, 19(3). https://doi.org/10.1111/aswp.70016

Second Author

(1.59)

3

Kumari, M., Bhadra, S., & Rajeev, M. M. (2025). The aspirations and achievement motivation among care leavers: An exploration through life course perspective. Children and Youth Services Review, 169, 108124.

Third Author (1.7)

4

Rajeev, M. M., & Thomas, S. A. (2025). The global pandemic and its impact on fisher-folk women’s socioeconomic livelihoods in Kollam District, Kerala. Letters in Economic Research Updates, 1(2), 1–7.

First Author

5

Jagarwal, B., & Rajeev, M. M. (2024). Voluntary organizations and the development of social policies: Broad contributions and challenges. South India Journal of Social Sciences, 22(2).

Second Author

 

6

Rajeev, M. M., Dash, D. N., & Nikita. (2024). The impact of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on Indian rural life: Eliminating open defecation and promoting sanitation: Insights from rural Rajasthan. Education and Society, 48(2).

First Author

7

Jagarwal, B., & Rajeev, M. M. (2023). Local self-government institutions in strengthening disaster risk reduction: Importance of community-based strategies. Journal of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, 96(12).

Second Author

 

8

Harikrishnan, U., Rajeev, M. M., Sailo, G. L., & Kanta, C. (2023). Community resilience and Mizo society: A socio-cultural context. Dogo Rangsang Research Journal, 13(3).

Second Author

 

9

Harikrishnan, U., Rajeev, M. M., Sailo, G. L., Kaimal, A., & Shanthi, B. S. (2023). Life skills education for school children in Aizawl, Mizoram: A pre-post design. Education and Society, 47(1).

Second Author

 

10

Kousar, R., Bhadra, S., & Rajeev, M. M. (2023). Peace process for mitigating border conflict between India and Pakistan: An analytical perspective. Indian Journal of Politics and International Relations, 17(1), 20–30.

Third Author

11

Rajeev, M. M., & Muhammed, A. (2022). The politics of silicosis: Experiences of unorganized sandstone miners. Perspectives in Social Work.

First Author

12

Rajeev, M. M., & Harikrishnan, U. (2021). The psychological impact and coping strategies among youth during lockdown in India: The role of education. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 8, 3848–3853.

First Author

13

Rajeev, M. M., & Muhammed, A. (2022). Disaster response and recovery: Implications of the higher-level coordination from the local self-government institutions. Atishay Kalit, 98(16).

 

First Author

14

Rajeev, M. M., & Muhammed, A. (2021). Widows of silicosis patients: The scourge of unorganized sandstone mining. Journal of Modern Thamizh Research, 9(4).

First Author

15

Rajeev, M. M. (2019). Local self-government response towards disaster management: An investigation of the experience from the State of Kerala. IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, 7(5-III), 1574–1579.

Sole Author

 

16

Rajeev, M. M., & Vinodan, C. (n.d.). Environmental risk and vulnerability leads to natural hazards–Lessons learned from the natural disaster affected communities in India. Indian Journal of Democratic Governance, 1(1), 39–48.

First Author

17

Rajeev, M. M., Vinodan, C., & Kumari, S. (n.d.). The effect of MGNREGA on social, economic, and political empowerment of women in rural Rajasthan, India. Indian Journal of Democratic Governance, 1(2), 65–71.

First Author

18

Augustine, J., Kokkammadathil, V. C., & Manikoth, R. M. (2019). Disaster preparedness among households in the Badakhshan Province in Afghanistan: A baseline evaluation study. Asian Social Work and Policy Review, 13, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1111/aswp.12163

Third Author (1.59)

19

Rajeev, M. M. (2018). Health accessibility and vulnerability among marginalized communities: A study in urban slums in Kerala. Asian Review of Social Sciences, 7(3), 69–75.

Sole Author

 

20

Rajeev, M. M., & Vinodan, C. (2018). Women empowerment and livelihood promotion: A transformation made by self-help groups in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India. The Research Journal of Social Sciences, 9(11), 259–265.

First Author

21

Aamir, M., & Rajeev, M. M. (2018). Misdiagnosis of silicosis: Plight of a mine worker. Research Discourse, 26, 80–83.

Second Author

 

22

Rajeev, M. M. (2016). Vulnerability and the coping capacity of women in natural disasters: An Indian experience. Indian Journal of Sustainable Development, 2(1).

Sole Author

 

23

Rajeev, M. M. (2016). Post-disaster issues and challenges of elderly populations in India: Experiences from natural disasters. International Journal of Educational Research.

Sole Author

 

24

Vinodan, C., & Rajeev, M. M. (2016). Social and economic upliftment of women through MGNREGA programme: Lessons from Kerala. Indian Journal of Politics and International Relations, 9(2), 49–60.

Second Author

 

25

Parvathy, V., Pillai, R. R., & Rajeev, M. M. (2016). Substance abuse among adolescents: Effect of a life skills education based preventive intervention. South Asian Journal of Socio-Political Studies, 17(1), 59–64.

Third Author

26

Rajeev, M. M., & Jobilal, M. (2015). Effects of social media on social relationships: A descriptive study on the impact of mobile phones among youth population. International Research Journal of Social Sciences, 4(2), 11–16.

First Author

27

Nisanth, M., & Rajeev, M. M. (2015). Urban governance and slum issues in Kollam Corporation (Kerala State): A case study from an Indian state. International Journal of Advanced Research, 3(5), 801–811.

Second Author

 

28

Rajeev, M. M., & Ajikumar, V. J. (2015). Elderly in India: A quality of life of elderly persons in institutional settings. International Journal of Development Research, 5(1), 2845–2851.

First Author

29

Rajeev, M. M. (2014). Sustainability and community empowerment in disaster management. International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice, 2(6), 207–212.

Sole Author

 

30

Rajeev, M. M. (2014). An understanding of psychological problems among adolescents: Building knowledge and good practices. International Journal of Education & Applied Sciences Research, 1(4), 107–114.

Sole Author

 

31

Rajeev, M. M., & Mohan, M. (2014). Physical and psychological health: The nature and extent of social support of the cancer patients in institutional settings. International Journal of Health Sciences, 2(2), 97–107.

First Author

32

Rajeev, M. M., & Johny, A. (2014). Addressing the needs of disaster survivors: Does their voice matter? International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice.

First Author

33

Kurup, V. S., & Rajeev, M. M. (2014). Social stigma increases insecurity of people living with HIV/AIDS: A descriptive study conducted among the HIV positive people in Kerala. STAR Research International Journal, 2(6).

Second Author

 

34

Pillai, R. R., & Rajeev, M. M. (2014). Effectiveness of life skills education (LSE) training for school teachers in a post-disaster scenario. Artha – Journal of Social Science, 13(2), 41–51.

Second Author

 

35

Parvathy, V., Pillai, R. R., & Rajeev, M. M. (2013). Incidence of home delivery among tribals in Wayanad. National Journal of Professional Social Work.

Third Author

36

Sajeev Kumar, Vinodan, C., & Rajeev, M. M. (2019). Impact of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme on the livelihood security of the rural poor in Kerala. The Research Journal of Social Sciences.

Third Author

 

 

 

 

Books Authored No: 05

 

1

C.Vinodan, Rajeev. M.M., Rajesh.K. (March 2017): Local Economic Development and

Sustainable Livelihood in Kerala: Impact of MGNREGS, SIRP Publication & K.P.S.Menon Chair, ISBN-978-81-910190-6-3.

2

Vinodan C, Rajeev MM, Anju Lis Kuriyan (2021) Governance and Security Issues in South

Asia, Nova Science Publishers, New York, ISBN: 978-1-53619-461-6.

3

Rajeev MM, C. Vinodan (2020) Managing Disasters Through Community and Local

Government: Indian and Global Experiences. Gyan, Kalpaz Publications, New Delhi, ISBN: 978353242916.

4

Vinodan C, Rajeev MM, Anju Lis Kurian- Covid-19 Pandemic and the new normal (2022)- The India Scenario, Scholars’ Press ISBN 9786202300582

5

Sajeev Kumar MP, C Vinodan, Rajeev MM, Securing India Rural Livelihoods: ‘MGNREGS’- Experiences from the State of Kerala, India-Mahi Publications (2024), ISSN: 978-93-6678-845-6

 

Chapter/Article in a Book: 12

 

  1. Vinodan, C., Rajeev, M. M., & Kurian, A. L. (2021). South Asia: Security challenges and governance issues. In Governance and Security Issues in South Asia. Nova Science Publishers.
  2. Rajeev, M. M. (2019). Disaster management in India: Examining policy concerns and challenges. In Social policies in India: Contemporary perspectives. ABD Publishers.
  3. Rajeev, M. M. (2019). Safeguarding the needs and rights of the children and their inclusion in disaster risk reduction and risk management. In Contouring exclusion caste: Manifestations and implications (pp. 135–148). Lokmitra.
  4. Rajeev, M. M. (2018). Building and empowering leadership among youth in rural development: Lessons learned from rural Rajasthan, India. In Rural development in India: Concept, philosophy and approaches. Satyam Law International.
  5. Vinodan, C., & Rajeev, M. M. (2018). Impact of MGNREGA on the livelihood security of the rural poor. In Democracy, inequality and economic development. New Century Publications.
  6. Rajeev, M. M. (2016). Spirituality and social work: A case study from Kerala, India. In C. S. Ramanathan, S. Juvva, S. Dutta, & K. Khaja (Eds.), Spirituality, culture and development: Implications for social work (pp. 35–40). Lexington Books.

 

 

  1. Rajeev, M. M. (2017). Natural disasters and relocation in India. In Good governance and development: Challenges in India (pp. 89–99). New Century Publications.
  2. Vinodan, C., & Rajeev, M. M. (2017). Local governance and disaster risk reduction. In Good governance and development: Challenges in India (pp. 142–158). New Century Publications.
  3. Rajeev, M. M. (2016). Disaster and displacement: The indefinable consequences on human, social, and cultural capitals. In Development, displacement and social capital (pp. 136–155). DCRD Publications.
  4. Rajeev, M. M. (2014). An impact of micro-credit and employment support services of women in Andaman Nicobar Islands. In Development and advances in social science (pp. 248–261). ANU Books.
  5. Rajeev, M. M., & Girishkumar. (2015). Sustainable livelihood and poverty eradication in Kerala: Experience and experiments through Kudumbasree programmes in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. In Sustainable livelihood and poverty alleviation: Social work responses and challenges.
  6. Rajeev, M. M., & Kurup, V. S. (2013). The role of community and civil society in disaster management: The experiences in Andaman Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

Content writer/subject matter expert for each module of MOOCs in 4 quadrants (2018)

Chapter in a book (Sole Author): 06

Institution

Subject

1) Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC), Osmania University, Hyderabad

Principles of Psychosocial Care, Issues, and Recovery during Emergency

2) Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC), Osmania University, Hyderabad

Relationship between Disasters, Development, and

Vulnerabilities

3) Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC), Osmania University, Hyderabad

Counselling Parents for their Children

4) Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC), Osmania University, Hyderabad

Counselling Parents for their Adolescent Offspring

5) National Resource Centre (Public Policy/Administration at Central University of Rajasthan, through SWAYAM

Displacement in the Context of Natural Disasters: Major Policy Concerns,

6). State Resource Centre, Kerala

Adolescence Education

 

 

Conferences Publications (International & National): 05

 

  1. Rajeev MM, Disaster Management Education: Lessons learned from School Safety Campaign in Disaster Prone Areas of Bhachu Taluka of Kutch District, Gujarat, Proceedings- Disaster Risk Vulnerability Conference 2014, Kerala University, Trivandrum, April 2014.
  2. Rajeev MM, Responding Effectively to Natural Disasters-Barriers Faced by Local Self-Government in Kerala Proceedings of the First Annual International Conference on ICSTSD”, June 3-5, 2011, jointly organized by Department of Social Work, Amrita University & School of Social Work, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. ISBN No: 978-81-8465- 576-6.
  3. Rajeev MM, “Critical Reflections on Post-disaster Recovery and Reconstruction in Andaman & Nicobar Islands” Disaster, Risk and Vulnerability Conference 2011, School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, India, in association with the Applied Geoinformatics for Society and Environment, Germany, March 12–14, 2011. ISBN No: 978-3-943321-03-6.
  4. Rajeev MM, NGOs Responses in Disasters-Experiences: Published by National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Science, Bangalore, in collaboration with WHO India, CARE India, EveryChild India, & TdH (G). Summary Report and Recommendations of the National Conference on Psychosocial Care and Mental Health Services in Disasters.
  5. D.P.Negi, Rajeev MM, Abdul Azeez. (2019). Environmental Protection in Drought-Affected Areas of Rural Rajasthan: A Community Engagement Perspective, published in a National Conference on Environmental Protection and Social Work Profession proceedings by the Department of Social Work, Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, Ladnun, Rajasthan.

Consultancy and Research Projects Completed (2+7) = 09

 

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Projects (Consultancy)

Position/Period

i

Strengthening the civil society of the urban poor to participate in the planning and monitoring of sanitation services in Indian cities, supported by the European Union (the main agency supporting the project), in partnership with Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA), New Delhi.  Research Title: Study of Public and Community Toilets in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan

Consultant

October 2017 to February 2018

ii

Sustainable Livelihood Project among Women Self-Help Group members in the Coastal areas of Alappad, Kollam District, Kerala.

Consultant-(Technical Support),

Dept of Social Work, Amrita University, Kollam

August 2012- March 2016

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Projects (Research)

Position/Period

1

Research Project on ‘Community- University Engagement in Unnat Bharat Abhiyan and Swachh Bharat Mission- Experiences and Experiment from the Rural villages in Rajasthan’, sanctioned by  Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India,

April 2022 to December

(9 months)

Rs 3. lakh rupees

 

Project Director

2

 Research project on ‘Comprehensive Analysis on the Overall Impact of    MGNREGS in Rural Areas’ in Kollam district’ in Kerala under the School of International Relations and Politics Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam & State Institute of Rural Development, Government of Kerala

Coordinator

 

2nd February 2014 to 30th December 2014.

3

Monitoring and Implementation of Right To Education (RTE) Act- 2009  in schools of Kollam Dt, Kerala under Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Coordinator/Principal Investigator

 

 January 2016

 

4

 Worker Employee Engagement Research Survey for Harrisons   Malayalam Ltd, Kerala (Position: Coordinator, Dept of Social Work, Amrita University, Kollam)

 Team leader/

 Principal Investigator

 1st Jan 2014 to 30th March

5

 Capacity Building Project: Leadership Training Programme for Coconut Producers Societies (CPS) Office Bearers from Kollam district in Kerala, with financial support from the Coconut Development Board, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, Cochin Regional Office.

 Coordinator/Investigator

 June 2012- March 2013.

6

Case Study Research Project to “Strengthening Civil Society Voices of Urban Poverty” in collaboration with SAHAYI Trust, Trivandrum

Coordinator/Investigator

 January 2014-March 2014        

 January 2014 -July 2014            

7

Microfinance and Livelihoods Programme in Andaman and Nicobar Islands- a Project initiated by Mata Amritanandamayi Math with the support of CARE India. (additional assignment)

Programme Coordinator

 

September 2009 - May 2010

Attended

Paper Presentation/Invited Talks/ Resource person- 77

 

  1. Paper presentation on ‘Reviving Indian Knowledge Systems for Sustainable Community Development: Evidence from Rajasthan’s Villages in the international conference ' Dyuti 2026: Shared pathways in social work and public health organized by Rajagiri School of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Cochin, Kerala, on 8th Jan 2026.
  2. Paper presentation on “Climate Change-Driven Drought in Rajasthan: Implications for Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Institutional Capacity,” on 29 November 2025 at World Summit on Disaster Management 2025, November 28- 30th, 2025, Graphic Era University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
  3. Resource person for two-day state-level workshop promoting Active Ageing through care and Empowerment at the Central University of Rajasthan, in collaboration with the National Institute of Social Defense, New Delhi
  4. Invited Talk on ‘Social Work Profession in India- Contemporary practices and Prospectus' organized by PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on 15th March 2024.
  5. Resource person for Four days International Colloquium on ‘Culture, Community and Social Change, jointly organized by Northern Michigan University, USA, and Delhi University, at the Department of Central University of Rajasthan during 5 to 8th March 2024
  6. Invited Lecture on ‘Constitutionalism and Disability Rights in India on 19th Nov 2024, organized by the Department of Public Policy, Law and Governance at Central University of Rajasthan
  7. Invited talk on India-China Partnership for ‘Effective Disaster Risk Reduction and Management’ in the International Symposium organized on the Economic situation, Policy visions, and Sino-India relation in Post-Election in India by Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences (SASS) at Chengdu, China on 18th June 2024.
  8. Paper presentation (online) on Drought Vulnerability and Climate Change consequences in the state of Rajasthan at the international conference on Climate Change and Global Warming held on 29th September 2023 (London).
  9. Paper presentation on ‘The effect of Climate Change on Livelihood among Vulnerable Communities in Rajasthan- The Role of Comprehensive DRR measures in the 2nd International Conference on Climate Change & Global Warming Consequences at the international conference on Climate Change & Global Warming held on 24th May 2024.
  10. Paper presentation on ‘Coping Pastoralism Amid Ecological Degradation: A Case Study of Ladakh Region’ on 10th Feb 2023, National Conference on Pastoralism: Indigenous Knowledge in Ecological Restoration organized in the Dept of Social Work, Central University of Rajasthan in collaboration with Anthropological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture, Govt of India.
  11. Resource person for Refresher Training programme on ' Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management’ organised by Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (CPDHE), UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Delhi on 25/11/2022.
  12. Resource person for a four-week research methodology workshop organized by the School of Social Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan (Talk delivered on 28-12-2022 on Qualitative research in Social Sciences)
  13. Resource Person for National Symposium on Re-imagining Field Work Practicum in Social Work on 19-08-2022 at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad.
  14. Invited Talk on Social Work Skills in the 21st Century at the Department of Social Work, School of Social Sciences, The Assam Kaziranga University, Jorhat, Assam, 13th November 2021, through the virtual platform.

 

  1. Invited Talk on Social Work Leadership: Who is an Efficient Leader? On 3rd September, organized by the Social Work Students Forum, Central University of Kerala.
  2. Invited Talk (Webinar) on Disaster and Social Work Practice in the Contemporary World, 8/6/2020, organised by MES College, Erumely, Kerala.
  3. Invited Talk on Research on Social Group Work in the National Online Seminar on Family, Community, Health, and Well-being, organized by the Department of Social Work, Mizoram University, Mizoram. (23-24 June 2021).
  4. Paper presentation and chaired a session on Gender Based Vulnerability in Disaster Management on 7& 8th February 2020 at Baroda School of Social Work, Gujarat.
  5. Paper presentation on Assessing Drought Impact Using Participatory Vulnerability Analysis Framework in the State of Rajasthan, India, in (APSWC00411 CONF1143) 25th Asia-Pacific- Joint Regional Conference on Social Work on Social Work Partnerships- Towards an Equal Society- Asia-Pacific Perspective in NIMHANS Bangalore from 17th to 20th September 2019.
  6. Paper presentation on Disaster Preparedness: A comparative Study of China and India presented in the International Conference on Engaging Rising China: Strategic Options for Emerging India, organized by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, on 15th to 16th March 2019.
  7. Paper presentation on Disaster Management in Kerala- Admonition from Recent Flood Disaster in Kerala presented in Rajasthan Science Congress, 12th to 14th October 2018, at Central University of Rajasthan.
  8. Resource person in Role of Civil Society Organizations (NGOs) in Geriatric Care: Social Security and Social Support for Well, presented in National Workshop on Active Aging on 27th & 28th September 2018 at Central University of Rajasthan.
  9. Paper presentation on Health Risk and Vulnerability of the People Working in the Marble Processing Units in Kishangarh, Ajmer district, Rajasthan. Paper presented in the Annual National Conference on Medical Social Workers in Chandigarh Medical College on 24th & 25th March 2018.
  10. Paper presentation on Local Governance through Effective Community Engagement: A Case study with special reference to Kudumbasree programme in Kerala on 8th & 9th February 2018 in the National Seminar on Empowerment of marginalized sections and Panchayati Raj Institutions, at the University of Rajasthan.
  11. Invited Speaker in a National Workshop on Disaster Management and Community Safety, on 7th February 2018, organized by Jain Vishwa Bharati Institute, Ladnun, Nagaur district, Rajasthan.
  12. Paper presentation on Stakeholders Participation in Local Governance for Sustainable Rural Development: Opportunities and Challenges in an International Conference organized by Rajasthan University on 24th & 25th January 2018.
  13. Paper presentation on Rural Health Care: Challenges and Opportunities in the Villages in Rural Rajasthan-Lessons learned from Field work Practice during DYUTI national conference on Re-imaging Social Work Education in the Outcome-based Perspectives and Practices held on 4th & 5th January 2018 at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi, Kerala.
  14. Keynote Speaker/Paper Presentation on ‘Community Participation in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management’ in the Disaster Risk and Vulnerability Conference (DRVC 2017) on 29-31 March 2017, organized by the Department of Geology, University of Kerala, Trivandrum.
  15. Paper presentation on “The Fundamental Role and Responsibilities of Media in Disaster Management- An Exploration of Disaster Situations in India” in a National Seminar on Media and Subalterns at the Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, on 16th March 2017.
  16. Paper presentation on “Emerging Issues of Mental Health among Elderly in Rural Areas in Rajasthan, India, in an International Conference on Nurturing Global Mental Health- A Paradigm Shift held at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Tamil Nadu, India.
  17. Paper presentation: Elder Abuse- Greater Significance in Post-disaster context- experience in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, presented at Saraswathy Thyagaraja College, Pollachi on 7& 8th July 2010.
  18. Paper presentation: Significance of collaboration between NGOs and the School of Social Work in building social harmony and peace at Bharath Matha College, Cochin, in February 2008.
  19. Paper presentation: “Addressing the Needs of Disaster Survivors: Does Their Voice Matter?” in National Conference on Psychosocial Care and Mental Health Services in Disasters conducted jointly by NIMHANS, WHO, CARE India, Every Child UK, and TdH at Convention Centre, NIMHANS, Bangalore, 2007.
  20. Paper presentation: The Psychosocial care- An Experience and Experiments from Kerala- paper presented on (30th-31st August 2006) at GRD School of Social Work in the National Seminar on Role of NGO’s and School of Social Work in Disaster Management.
  21. Paper presentation on “Management of Natural Disasters- Similarities and Differences among India and China” in an International Conference on “India, China and the New Silk Road Initiatives: Challenges and Opportunities” organized by the Institute for Contemporary Chinese Studies (ICCS), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India - November 11-12, 2016.
  22. Paper Presentation on “Displacement in the Context of Natural Disasters: Major Policy Concerns” in the National Seminar on Public Policy, Governance and Development in India: Issues and Challenges at Central University of Rajasthan, September 23-24, 2016.
  23. Paper Presentation on Disaster Management- Emerging Issues and Challenges at the International Conference on Understanding Contemporary India, organized by the Rajiv Gandhi Chair, School of International Relations & Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, on 14& 15th January 2016.
  24. Paper presentation on ‘Local Governance and Disaster Risk Reduction- A Right-Based Developmental Framework’ in the 2nd International Conference on Deepening Democracy through Participatory Local Governance, 15- 17 May 2015, organized by Kerala Institute of Local Administration, Kovalam, Trivandrum, Kerala.
  25. Paper presentation on Crucial Linkages of Community Participation in Community Empowerment Building Process in Disaster Management, International Conference on Community Empowerment, Coping, Resilience and Hope, The Brisbane Institute of Strength-Based Based Practice Inc., Australia & Centre for Action Research and People’s Development, Hyderabad, 14-16 Dec 2014, Hyderabad, Telangana.
  26. Paper presentation: Psycho social Care in Disaster Management- Implications for Professional Social Work Practice- International Conference at De Paul Institute of Science & Technology, Cochin, from 5th to 8th November 2013.
  27. Paper presentation: Disaster Response and Recovery: “The Critical Involvement of Local Self-Government and the Affected Community” presented at XXXI Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Professional Social Work at Kasthurba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, South India (3rd to 5th January 2013).
  28. Paper presentation: “Responding Effectively to Natural Disasters-Barriers Faced by Local Self-Government in Kerala”, a paper presentation at the International Conference organized jointly by SUNY Buffalo and the Department of Social Work at AIMS, Cochin, on 3rd to 5th June 2011.
  29. Paper presentation: “Critical reflections on post-disaster recovery and reconstruction in Andaman & Nicobar Islands” Disaster, Risk and Vulnerability Conference 2011, School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, India, in association with the Applied Geoinformatics for Society and Environment, Germany, March 12–14, 2011.
  30. Paper presentation (joint) on Haiti Earthquake 2010: A Model Livelihood Assessment and Intervention Strategy for Humanitarian Agencies. First Annual International Conference on Society, Technology, and Sustainable Development, Amrita University& State University of New York, Kochi, India
  31.  Paper presentation: Psychosocial care- an Indian Experience in a National Seminar organized by Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Science & Technology and KEDES at Trivandrum on 30th to 31st 2006.
  32.  Paper presentation: “Harmonizing Personal, Professional and Familial life among Community Level Workers (CLWs) in disaster situations”. International Conference on Family Empowerment in Kuttikanam School of Social Work, Idukki, Kerala (11th - 14th Sept 2005).
  33. Poster Presentation in the 3rd International Conference on AIDS India 2000 at CHENNAI from Dec 1 to 5, conducted by Tamilnadu Dr. M. G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
  34. Chaired a Technical Session (Theme): Social Policies and Development on 23rd September, 2016, in the National Seminar on Public Policy, Governance and Development in India: Issues and Challenges, September 23-24, 2016.
  35. Resource person for Research Methodology course conducted by the Department of PPLG –ICSSR at Central University of Rajasthan on 10th May 2017.
  36. Resource person in an International Colloquium on Primary Health Care Practices and Challenges organized by the Department of Social Work, CURAJ on 12th January 2018.

 

  1. Chaired a session in the Annual National Conference on Medical Social Workers in Chandigarh Medical College on 24th & 25th March 2018.
  2. Resource Person in Disaster Management (conducted 3 lectures) sponsored by the National Institute of Disaster Management, Govt of India, with three Universities from Sept to Dec 2021.
  3. Invited talk on Social Work Intervention in Health care settings at Panjab University, Chandīgarh on 26-03- 2018.
  4. Invited talk on Research Methodology (two sessions) in an ICSSR-sponsored workshop organized by the Department of Public Policy, Law and Governance, Central University of Rajasthan, May 2017.
  5. Invited talk on Disaster Management at Dept of Social Work, Amrita University, Ettimadai, 21-01-2015 & 1st May 2015.
  6. Invited talk on Research methodology to the MGNREGA project team at the School of International Relations & Politics at the Department of SIR & Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, on 21st May 2014.
  7. Resource Person for half-day seminar on “Mental Health among Adolescents at Govt Higher Secondary school, Sasthamkotta, Kollam, on 24-01-2015.
  8. Invited talk on ‘Community Based Disaster Management’ on 3-01-2015 at the School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.
  9. Invited talk on ‘Disaster Risk Reduction & Millennium Development Goals’ on 2-01-2015 at the School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.
  10. Invited talk on “Basics of Social Work- Objectives, Fields and Methods” on 1-05-2014 at the School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.
  11. Invited talk on “Social Work: Principles and Values of Social Work” on 3-05-2014 at the School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.
  12. Invited talk on “Social Work Theory and Practice” on 10-05-2014 at the School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.
  13. Invited talk on ‘Social Work- basic Philosophy and Scope 'on 7-06-2014 at School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.
  14. Invited talk on ‘Community Based Disaster Risk Management on 31-10-13 at the School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.
  15. Invited talk on ‘Community Based Disaster Risk Management on 17-12-13 at the School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.
  16. Invited talk on ‘Community Based Disaster Risk Management on 9-01-2014 at the School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.
  17. Invited talk on Disaster Preparedness in Disaster Management (lecture)- at Dept of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita University, Kollam on 16th November 2013.
  18. Invited talk on The Role of Women in development of a Nation- issues and challenges, World Women’s Day- organized by Kerala Rural Development Agency & Dept of Social Work, Amritapuri on 8th March 2013.
  19. Resource person for one-day Workshop on Life skills at Amrita Vidyalayam, Kuthuparamba, Kannur.
  20. Invited talk on Approaches and Challenges in Dementia Care-Practical Lessons at St Joseph’s College, Pilathara, Payyannur, organized by Alive India on 21st Sept 2013.
  21. Resource person for Ammachi Lab, Amrita University, on Counselling on 29th Aug 2014.
  22.  Resource person on ‘Action Plan for DRR Implementation –Roles and Responsibilities of various Stakeholders’ jointly organized by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, and National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), New Delhi, on 22nd December 2021.
  23. Resource person for a session on ‘Basics of Counselling’ organized by SEVA India on 30th

January 2022.

  1. Resource person: Participation of the Community in Disaster Risk Management and Reduction. Conducted by the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), New Delhi, on 18th November 2021.
  2. Paper presentation and Chaired a Session on ‘Gender Based Vulnerability in Disaster Management on 7th and 8th Feb 2020 at Baroda School of Social Work, Gujarat.
  3. Resource person for Geriatric and Health Care Services and Programmes: An Issue of Accessibility and Availability in the Grassroots level of Ladakh Region Sardar Patel College, Secundrabad on National Seminar on Revamping, Revitalizing and Re-imaging Public Administration in the 21st Century: Issues, Challenges and Prospects 2nd May 2023.
  4. Paper presentation on Disaster and Climatic Stressors in Rajasthan: A Resilience-Centered Framework for Livelihood Security at St. Albert's College (Autonomous), International Conference – NOVARE 2025, organized by the Department of Social Work, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, held on December 6, 2025.

 

Organized

MAJOR WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS COORDINATED AND PARTICIPATED IN

  1. National Conference on Nationalist Discourse on Inclusion on 4th & 5th August 2018 at IGNOU, New Delhi, organized by Prajna Pravah, New Delhi.
  2. Drug Abuse Awareness and Prevention Capacity Building programme organized on 29th to 30th March 2019 at Central University of Rajasthan.
  3. Participated in an Orientation programme on Unnath Bharath Abhiyan at AICTE, New Delhi under Ministry of HRD, Govt of India on 25th April 2018 & Regional workshop at Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology in Udaipur in August 2018.
  4. Cultural Safeguarding Plan for Aranmula Region – 2 days workshop organised by Aranmula Heritage Trust and UNESCO on 17-18, March 2015.
  5. Participated in a one day workshop on “City Level Consultation on Strengthening Civil Society Voices on Urban Poverty- Slum Issues “conducted by Sahayi- Centre for Collective Learning and Action at YMCA, Kollam on 10th Dec 2014.
  6. Participated in the Mental Health Awareness Seminar at S.S.Samithi Abhayakendram, Mayyanad, Kollam on 23-08-14.
  7. Attended one day workshop for finalizing the methodology for MGNREGS Evaluation study at State Institute of Rural Development under Govt of Kerala, Kottarakara in Kollam district on 11-03-2014.
  8. Delegate in the City level Consultation on Strengthening Civil Society Voices on Urban Poverty conducted by Sahayi- Centre for Collection Learning and Action at YMCA, Kollam on 28th Sept 2013.
  9. Delegate in the International Summit on Transform India through Villages conducted at Amrita University on 25-26, 2013.
  10. Participation as Delegate in the one day national consultative workshop on “Towards a Safer State: Lessons from Uttarakhand on 12th Sept 2013, held at the Institute of Land and Disaster Management, Govt of Kerala.
  11. Participated in “Europe-India International Research Forum – Samyoga” held at Amrita University, Bangalore Campus on 2-4 April, 2013.
  12. Coordinator- National Seminar on ‘Genetically Modified Crops And Food Security –Issues And Prospects’ held on 27th February, 2013
  13. Project Proposal Presentation and participation in one day Workshop on Establishing College Level Safety Club – Disaster Risk Reduction Programme, at Institute of Land & Disaster Management, under Govt of Kerala, Trivandrum (9th Feb 2013).
  14. Programme Coordinator of  Collaborative Program on Leadership Development  for Coconut Producers Societies under Coconut Development Board and Department of Social Work, Amrita University (July 2012 to  January 2012)
  15. Programme Coordinator of Workshop on Life Skills, Psychosocial Care in Disasters and Counseling conducted at Amrita University (1st November 2012 to 7th November 2012).
  16. Participation & Moderator in Indian Council of  Social Workers Conference at National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences on 3rd to 5th January 2012 at Bangalore
  17. Organizing member, International Conference on Society, Technology and Sustainable Development, held on June 3-5, 2011, at AIMS, Kochi, Kerala
  18. Organized Certificate Programme on Disaster Response & Recovery at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Ettimadai, Tamil Nadu December 2010. Master Trainer in “Psychosocial care and support for disaster survivors”, Disaster Management, Life Skills Education, and HIV/AIDS.
  19. Team Member of WHO Malayalam translation and publication of Health related module in 2000.
  20. Team Member of Preparation of Module on Adolescence Education under State Resource Centre, Trivandrum in 2004.
  21. Member, Evaluation Team of Alive India, Calicut- Carried out evaluation of projects Discipleship Centre funded by Tear Foundation, Tsunami Response Programme at Kanyakumari, Kadalur districts of Tamilnadu on January 2005.
  22. Resource person for HIV/AIDS and Disaster Management- Conducted numerous classes to schools/colleges/NGO, SHG’s, PHC’s and Panchayat in Kerala.
  23. Participation in the orientation Training on Dementia Care for senior Managers  organised by National Institute of Social Defense, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt of India in collaboration with ARDSI, Cochin in 9th to 13th Feb 2007.
  24. TOT workshop on Life Skill Education (7th-11th August, 2006,) TOT Workshop on Stress Management (Feb 2006) conducted by NIMHANS, Bangalore.

 

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