MY Profession and My Passion

Credentials 

                        

Name                                           :     Prof. PEDARAPU CHENNA REDDY,               

Educational Qualifications      :     M.A., MTM, M. Phil., Ph. D.,                                 

                                                            P.G.Dip in Travel and Tourism Management

                                                            P. G .Dip. in Epigraphy

                                                            Dip. In Computer Applications

Father’s Name                           :     Late P. Malli Reddy

Date and Place of Birth            :     15-7-1959

                                                            Zangalapalle village

                                                            Near S.K.University,

                                                            Anantapur Rural Mandal & District

                                                            Andhra Pradesh.  515 721.

Citizenship                                  :     Indian

Marital Status                              :     Married

Children                                      :     One daughter

Present Position                        :     Director: A P State Archaeology & Museums

                                                      Govt of Andhra Pradesh

                                                      Gunfoundry

                                                      Hyderabad-500001

Official Address                          :     Director: A P State Archaeology & Museums

                                                      Govt of Andhra Pradesh

                                                      Gunfoundry

                                                      Hyderabad-500001

Scale of Pay                               :     Rs.37400-67000 +10000(AGP)

Current Basic Pay                     :     Rs.56, 240/-

Gross Salary                               :     Rs.92, 796/-

Residential Address                  :     Prof. P.Chenna Reddy

                                                            House # Plot no 526

                                                            Singereni Colony,Saidabad,

                                                      Hyderabad-500059.

                                                            Cell : + 91 – 98492 54956, 94400-47299

                                                            Phone No: (+91)040-24070369 (R),

                                                            Tele /Fax) (+91) 040-23234942 (o)

                                                            Email: chennareddyp@gmail.com

Permanent Address                  :     Prof. P.Chenna Reddy

                                                            C/o T. L. N. Reddy, Chief Engineer (Rtd.)

                                                            Plot No. 526, Singareni Colony, Saidabad,

                                                            Hyderabad – 500 059, Ph: 040-24073246

Nationality                                   :     Indian

Languages known                    :     Telugu, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Prakrit, , 

 

A)                                         Academic Qualifications
2007	Master of Tourism Management (MTM), M K University
1988	Ph.D., Dept.of History, Sri Venkateswara Univrsity, Topic: Guilds in Medieval Andhradesha (AD 1000 to 1500)
1986	M.Phil.,Dept.of History, Sri Venkateswara University,  First Class with 65%. Topic: Trade Guilds in Medieval Andhradesha (AD 1000-1500)
1984	M.A, Dept. of History Sri Krishna Devaraya University, High Second Class.- 58.25%
1981	B.A, Sri Venkateswara University, Special Telugu History & Political Science
1974	SSC,Sri Potti Sreeramulu Municipal High School, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.- II Class
1988	P.G.Diploma in Epigraphy, Oriental Research Institute, S.V. University.
1998	Diploma in Computer Applications
2003	P.G.Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management, Andhra University
B)                                   Administrative Experience
Year	Positions held
10-04-2008  TO till date	director, A.P.State Archaeology & Museums Govt. of Andhra pradesh, Gunfoundry Hyderabad-500 001
26 June, 2004 – Sep, 2007	Dean, School of History Culture & Archaeology, P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam Campus
28-10-2006 to 11-05-2007	Director,: 21st  Century Gurukulam, P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam Campus
08-12-2004 to March 2008	Head of the Dept. of Epigraphy & Written Records, P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam Campus
15-06-1998 to 14-6-1999	Head. Dept. of Epigraphy & Written Records, School of History, Culture & Archaeology, P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam Campus
15-6-1999 to 14-6-2001	Head of the Dept. of Epigraphy & Written Records, School of History, Culture & Archaeology, P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam Campus
1993 - 2008	Founder Secretary, College Planning and Development Committee,                                         Govt. Degree College, Srisailam Project
1-4-2008 to     9-4-2008	Co-coordinator., Infrastructure Development,Potti Sreeramulu  Telugu University, New Bachupalli Campus, Hyderabad.
C)                                         Academic Positions held
26 June, 2004 –Sep, 2007	Dean, School of History, Culture & Archaeology, P.S.Telugu  University, Srisailam Campus
26-06-2004 to Sep, 2007	Chairman - Board of Studies, School of History Culture & Archaeology, P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam Campus
15.6.1998 to 14.6.2003	Member: Board of Studies, School of History Culture & Archaeology, P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam Campus
27.7.2006	Professor, Dept of Epigraphy & Written Records, School of History, Culture & Archaeology, P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam Campus
27.7.1998 to 26-7-2006	Associate Professor, Dept of Epigraphy & Written Records, School of  History, Culture & Archaeology, P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam  Campus
10.4.1989 to 26.7.1998	Assistant Professor, Dept. of Epigraphy & Written Records, School of  History, Culture & Archaeology, P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam  Campus
5.10.1987 to 9.4.1989	Project Assistant, Dept of History & Culture, School of History, Culture & Archaeology, P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam Campus
15.6.1998 to 14.6.2001	Head of the Dept of Epigraphy & Written Records, School of History, Culture & Archaeology, P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam Campus
2008 -2010	Member: Board of Studies, M.A.History and Tourism Management – P.G. & U.G. Courses for 2 years, Kakatiya University, Warangal
2008-2010	Member: Board of Studies, Dept. of History, Archaeology & Culture, Dravidian University, Kuppam for 2 years
2008	Member:  Technical Committee to examine for “Development of Ronald Ross Memorial Museum” at Sir Ronald Ross Institute of Parasitology (Protected Monument of Dept. of Archaeology & Museums,), Osmania University, Begumpet, Hyderabad.
2009 – 2012	Member: Board of Studies Department of Anthropology, Andhra University Visakhapatnam for 3 years from 03.03.2009 to   02.03.2012.
2009-2012	Member: Board of Studies, Department of History, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur for 3 years.
2009 – 2012	Expert Member: Expert Committee, Promotion and Strengthening of local and regional Museums appointed by Dept. of Culture, Govt. of India for 3 years
2009	Member:  Museum Advisory Committee for Island Museum at Nagarjuna Konda is being taken up for its up gradation on International standards and museological norms.
2009	Member: Committee for implementation of Heritage Tourism Projects in GHMC Area vide G.O.Rt.No.730, Y.A.T & C(T.A2) Dept., dt.28-8-2009.
2009	Member: “Co-ordination Committee” for better implementation of various programmes of the Department of Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture and Cinematography vide G.O.Rt.No.733, Y.A.T.& C.(CA) Dept., dt.31.8.2009
2009	Member, Central Advisory Board of Archaeology (CABA), constituted by Archaeology Survey of India (ASI), New Delhi.
2009	Member, Expert Advisory Committee for verification of seized Antiquities, by ASI, Hyderabad.
2009	Member, Governing Body, Chitramayi, State Gallery of Art, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
2009	Member, Expert Committee, Silpasandhya Vedika (Night Bazar), Silparamam, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
2009	Member, Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board of Traditional Knowledge, Hyderabad.
2009	Member, Committee for Conservation and Preservation of the cultural Heritage of Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Oriental Manuscripts Library and Research Institute, Hyderabad vide G.O.Ms.No.27, Y.A.T.& C(CA) Dept., dt.17-11-2009
2010	Member, State Level Implementation Committee (National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities, ASI, New Delhi
2010-12	Member, Heritage Conservatin Committee, Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority(HMDA), Hyderabad
2010	Member, High Level Committee for 500th year of Coronation of Sri Krishna Devarayulu
2010	Member, Steering Committee, Promotion of Kakatiya Heritage as World Heritage Sites
2010	Member, Greater Visakha Urban Development Authority, Visakhapatnam
2010	Member, Post Graduate Board of Studies in History & Archaeology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur.
2010 -2012	Member: Board of Studies, Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology for 2 years, Osmania University, HyderabadHHHhh
2010	Member, Steering Committee, Carrying out various departmental works and revival of glory of Kondaveedu Fort vide G.O.Rt.No.701, YAT&C(PMU) Dept, dt.1.07.2010
2010	Competent Authority for implementation of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010 vide G.O.Rt.No.750, YAT&C(PMU) Dept., dt.20.07.2010.
D)             Academic Excellence Honors Awards & Medals won
1985-1986	M. Phil. Merit Scholarship, S.V. University
1986-1987	Indian Council of Historical Research Fellow Ship
1995-1996	Global Telugus Glory Award-1995, A    Galaxy of Prominent Telugus  in  World Telugu Conference, Hyderabad.
1995-1996	Bio-Data published in VIP’s of AP International-International
1998	Distinguished Leadership Award by American Bibliographical Research Institute
1999	Sahithi Saraswathi Siripi Anjaneyulu State Award-1997-98 by Kalajyyothi Cultural Organization
2008	Eminent Educationist – 2008 by Vijaya Educational Society Medchal on 3-3-2009
2009	Conferred the title of “Puratatva Vibhushana’’ for outstanding contribution in the fields of Archaeology & History by Kondaveedu Cultural Association, Guntur District.
2009	Best Couple Award by Mega City Nava Kala Vedika, Hyderabad on 29-10-2009 at Ravindra Bharati, Hyderabad
2010	Ugadi Puraskarar Award by Mega City Nava Kala Vedika, Hyderabad on 15-3-2010
2010	INTACH Heritage Award 2010 by his Excellency Shri E.S.L.Narasimhan Governor of Andhra Pradesh on 18th April,2010 at ITC Hotel Grand Kakatiya Sherton, Hyderabad.
E)                                                        FELICITATIONS
1997	Felicitation by Andhra Pradesh Freedom Fighters’ Association, for Contribution to the Welfare of the Society.
5-2-1996	Citation & Felicitation by Degree & Junior College Students’ Associations
2000	Best teacher award by Bandaru Sarojinidevi   Memorial foundation in  Gandhi Bhavan
August 15, 2004	Certificate of Commendation, Govt. of A.P. for my outstanding social work received by Mulinti Marappa, Hon’ble Minister on and Dist. Collector, Kurnool.
2004	Certificate of commendation, Govt. of A.P. for my outstanding work from 28th August 2004 to 8th September 2004 in connection with Krishna Pushkaralu.
15-01-1994	Felicitation by Old Students’ Association of Srisailam Project
1993	Felicitation by Adarsha Yuvajana Sangham & Srisailam Project Youth Club at Ambedkar Birth Day Celebrations
1993	Citation & Felicitation by Collegiate Students’ Association for getting Govt. Degree College sanctioned.
25-09-1993	Felicitation & Citation (civic reception) by   APSEB Employees of Srisailam Project    for getting Govt. Degree College    Sanctioned.

F)   Research Experience          : 21 Years

       Research Projects carried OUT:

Title of the Project	Name of the Funding Agency	Duration of the Project/Sanctioned Amount
Inscriptions of Srisailam	P.S. Telugu University	2 Years (Completed with the association of the Department)
Festivals in Mediaeval Andhra : Cultural & Historical Perspective	P.S. Telugu University	Under Finalization

G)  Teaching experience           :        21 Years (M. Phil & Ph.D.)

Papers TAUGHT:                       

1.         Local historical Traditions of AP

2.         Socio-Cultural Conditions of AP       

3.         Indian Historiography

4.         Indian Epigraphy

5.         Position of Women in Medieval South India

6.         History of Christianity in AP

7.         History of Freedom Movement

8.         History of Modern Andhra

9.         Socio-Economic Conditions in Medieval Andhra

H)  Details of participation other universities activities

1.               Other University Evaluation                 :           M.Phil and M.A

2.               Internal Evaluation                                :           M.Phil and Ph.D

3.               Paper setting in other universities      :           M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D

4.               Evaluation of Dissertation etc.                        :           M.Phil and Ph.D

I)  a) Research GUIDANCE:  M. Phils

a)            Awarded       :           20 (Out of which 3 M.Phils Dissertations Won Gold Medals)

In Progress  :           02 Dissertations are in Progress and near completion

    b)  Research GUIDANCE:  Ph.Ds

(a)       Awarded          :                    06 (out of which one thesis won Gold Medal)

(b)       In Progress     :                    06

Details:

M.Phil’s Awarded:
Year	Name of the Research Scholar
1991	B.Venkateswara Reddy (Gold Medal) Sati Acharana-Timmamma Sahagamanam,
1992	APVHN Kumar,Andhrula charitralo Telugu Patrikalu-Grameena Vilekhari-Pariseelana,
1993	G.Ram Reddy,Andhra Mahasabhalu-Keertiseshulu Ravi Narayana Reddy gari sevalu AD 1930-46
1994	S.Damodar, Mahaboobmagar zillayandu Christava Missionareela  Samkshema Karyakramalu (AD 1889-1989) S.Farida Banu,History & Culture of Rayadurgamseema,
1994	M.Bhuvaneswari, 2 Gold Medals  History & Culture of Chitravati Basin- Anantapur Dt. Up to 1600 AD
1996	L.Ramesh Babu, Guntur Zilla Tenali Revenue Divisionlo Christava Missionareela Seva Karyakramalu (1895-1977)
1997	V.Samuel Paul, Kandukuriseema Charitra-Samskriti (9th century AD to 14th century AD)
1998	K.Pandaiah, Education in Vijayanagara Period,1998
1999	P.Ramalinga Raghuvir, Swatantrasamarayodhudu Sri Bandaru China Ranga Reddy Jeevitamu Sanghaseva-Oka pariseelana, 1999
1999	I.Prasad Rao, Role of Guntur Dt. During Non-cooperation Movement.
1999	U.L.A.Bharati, Role of Christianity  in AP with special reference to Kurnool dt.(1877-1977),1999
2000	G.Satish Kumar, The Razakars Movement in Telangana with Special Reference to Warangal dt.2000
2002	G.Dayakar, Trade and Commerce under the Qutb Shahis.
2004	KVD Nagesh Kumar, Malladi Subbamma as a Social worker.
2005	P. Ravi Kumar, Mogalthuru   village socio, economic and cultural conditions –  A study , 2004-05  (December 2005)
2006	G.Venkateswarlu, Kadimetla Village (Yemmiganur, Kurnool District.) Socio/Economic Conditions - A study, 2004-05
2007	M. Krishna Reddy - Role of Andhra Pradesh Tourism Corporation – A study
2007	C.V.Pavan Kumar - Role of Press in Emergence of Andhra Pradesh.
2008	G.Rahul : Artisians in Medieval Andhra (AD 1000-1500), 2005-06
2008	Erya Nayak, Christian Missionaries and their Contribution to Sugalis in Warangal Dt.
m.phil’s PROGRESS: 2 1.        N.Koteswara Rao, Christian Missionaries & their Welfare Activities in Krishna District 2.    D.Nani Babu, Srungavarapu Kota Mandalam – Charitraka, Rajakeeya, Aarthika,     Sanghika paristhuthulu – Oka Adyayanamu, 2005-06

Ph.D’s Awarded	6
1994	S.Nagaraja Rao, History & Culture of Gundlakamma
2005	U.L.A.Bharati, Role of Catholic Mission in Socio-Economic Development of   Rayalaseema during 20th century.
2007	G.Satish Kumar, Rajakar Movement in Telangana
2008	K.Jhansilakshmi,  (Gold Medal) Srisaila prantha pracheena vaidya vidhanalu,
2008	P.Muralidhara Reddy, National movement in Rayalaseema (1900-1956)
2010	M.Krishna Reddy, The Role and the Recent Trends of the State Tourism Development Corporation in the Development of Tourism in Andhra Pradesh

Ph.d’s Progress: 6

1.   P.Joseph Prasad Christian Missionaries and their welfare activities in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh.

2.   A.A.P. Balaji Rao Jogini system in Telangana region, with special reference to Nizamabad district, (1724-1988)),

3.  Lam Ramesh Babu, Solvation army Missionary and its Social activities (1895-1995).

4.   I.Prasada Rao. Telangana Raithanga Poratamu – swaroopa swabhavamu (1931-1951)

5.   K.Chennaiah, Heritage Tourism in Kurnool District.

6.  P.R.L.Raghuveer, Vijayanagara Samrajyamlo Sri Vaishnava Matha vikasamu – oka pariseelana.

J)   Current research interests:

Archaeology, Museum Studies, Oriental Studies, Travel & Tourism, Economic History, Oral History and Folk-Culture

K) Countries visited: mAlaysia

l)   Research publications

I.          Research Papers Published: 61 (List enclosed)

II.      Seminars and Conferences attended: 71.

m)    III. Books PUBLISHED: 20

In press                   : 7

1.      1991   :   Guilds in Medieval Andhra Desha A.D.1000- 1500, Sundeep Prakashan Publishers, New Delhi, - Rs.500/- (ISBN 81-85067-70-8)

2.      2004   :     Folklore in the New Millennium (Festschrift to Prof. Biruduraju Ramaraj Research India Press, New Delhi, .2004-Rs.1,495/- (ISBN 81-89131-01-X)

3.      2004   :     Brahmasri :  History Archaeology Culture in the New Millemium (Festschrift to  Dr.P.V.P.Sastry) Vol 1 &II,  Sharada Publishing House, New Delhi- 2 Volumes set – Rs.3,800/- (ISBN 81-88934-16-X)

4.      2005   :     Recent Historical studies in New millennium (Festschrift to Prof.Ravula Soma Reddy), Research India Press, New Delhi – Rs.2,100/-(ISBN 81-89131-02-8)

5.      2006   :     Readings in Society and Religion of Medieval South India, Research India Press, New Delhi (ISBN 81-89131-04-4)

6.      2006   :     Mahasenasiri, Riches of Indian culture and noteworthy archaeological studies (A Felicitation Volume In Honour Of    Dr. I. K. Sarma) Sharada Publishing House, New Delhi – 2 Volumes set – Rs.4,900/- (ISBN 81-88934-38-0 (Set) Vol. 1 & 2)

7.      2007   :     Exploring the Mind of Ancient Man, (Festschrift to Robert G Bednarik) Research India Press, New Delhi – Rs.4,995/- (ISBN 81-89131-09-5)          

8.      2008   :     Krishnabhinandana:  Archaeological, Historical and Cultural Studies (Festschrift to Dr.V.V.Krishna Sastry) Research India Press, New Delhi,- Rs.4,500/-  (ISBN-978-81-89131-15-9)

9.      2008 :       Buddhist Archaeology in Andhra Pradesh, Dept of Archaeology & Museums, Hyderabad

10.    2008   :    Phanigiri Excavations :   Dept of Archaeology & Museums, Hyderabad

11.    2010  :      Recent Researches in  Archaeology, History & Culture  (Festschrift to Prof. K.V.Raman), Agam Kala Prakasan, New Delhi Vol I & Vol II,               1 Set in 2 Volumes Rs.5,500/- ( ISBN:978-81-7320-087-8 and  ISBN:978-81-7320-087-9)

12.    2009   :     Mahatalavara Coins, (A Hoard of Coins – Phanigiri, Nalgonda district.)

                           Department of Archaeology & Museums, Hyderabad.

13.    2009   :     Roman Gold Coins (A Hoard of Coins, Penuganchiprolu, Krishna

                           district.) Department of Archaeology & Museums, Hyderabad

14.    2009   :     Kakatiya Gold Coins, (A Hoard of Coins, Padmakshigutta,

                        Warangal district.) Department of Archaeology & Museums, Hyderabad

15.    2009   :     Hulikallu Excavations (An Ash mound site in Ananthapur district)

                                    Department of Archaeology & Museums, Hyderabad

16.    2009   :     Rakashigullu (Telugu) (Types of Megalithic burials).

                                    Department of Archaeology & Museums, Hyderabad

17.    2009   :     Excavated Megaliths (with special reference to Andhra Pradesh)

                                    Department of Archaeology & Museums, Hyderabad

18.    2010   :     Rajavijayam: Spectrum of Historical studies in the New Millennium (Festschrift to Prof.K.Rajayyan). Research India Press, New Delhi. (Press).

19.    2009   :     Saundaryashrih: Studies in Indian History, Archaeology, Literature & Philosophy  ( Festschrift to Prof. Anantha Adiga Sundara ) Sharada Publishing House, New Delhi  ( Press) . (I set in five Volumes – 13,800/-, ISBN: 978-81-88934-61-4)

20.    2009   :     Tourism In Andhra Pradesh, Tourister Publications,Hyderabad  (Press)

21.    2009   :     Museologica Indica – A festschrift to Dr.A.K.V.S.Reddy, Research India Press, New Delhi (Press)

22.    2010   :     Sahiti – Sourabha: Studies in Indian Culture and Literature (Festschrift to Dr. J.H.Sastry), Research India Press, New Delhi,2009 Rs.3,500/- (ISBN:978-81-89131-31-9)

23.    2009   :     Numismatic Studies in the New Millennium (Festschrift to Dr.Raja Reddy), Research India Press, New Delhi (Press)

24.    2009   :     Recent Perspectives in Archaeology & Culture (Commemoration Volume to Dr.Y.Gopala Reddy), Research India Press, New Delhi(Press)

25.    2009   :     Nationalism, Peasantry and Social Change in India (Festschrift to Prof.K.K.N.Kurup), Research India Press, New Delhi (Press)

26.    2009   :     Psycho-Cultural Analysis of Folklore (In memory of Prof.Alan Dudes), Research India Press, New Delhi (Press)

27     2009   :     Challenges of Folklore Studies in the Era of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (Festschrift to Prof.N.Bhakthavathsala Reddy), Research India Press, New Delhi (Press)

N) MEMBERSHIP in ACADEMIC BODIES / Professional ORGANIZATIONS:

1.        Member, Expert Committee: Promotion and Strengthening of local and regional Museums, Ministry of Culture, Govt.of India, New Delhi.

2.        Member, A.P. Biodiversity Board (Expert Committee Member on Traditional Knowledge)

3.        Member, Technical Committee, Development of Ronald Ross Museum - Sir Ronald Ross institute of parasitology.

4.        Member, Heritage Conservation Committee

5.        Member, State Tourism Promotion Board

6.        Member, Host Committee, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA),Hyderabad

7.        Member: Advertisement Agency Empanelment Committee, Dept. of Tourism & Culture

8.        Member, State Level Implementation Committee

9.        Member, Governing Body: State Gallery of Art (Chitramayee) an autonomous society of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh

10.     Member, Advisory Board of Comprehensive History & Culture of Andhra Pradesh Vol II, Vol III, Vol IV

11.     Vice-President, South Indian History Congress.

12.     Executive Member, Andhra Pradesh History Congress

13.     Joint Secretary, South Indian History Congress

14.     Joint Secretary, Andhra Pradesh History Congress 

15.     2004 -07 General Secretary, Joint Action Committee: All Employees, Teachers and Workers Associations, Srisailam Project,

16.     Secretary, Nehru Bala Bhavan, Srisailam Project 

17.     2001-03 Vice – President: South Indian History   Congress

18.     Executive Member: AP History Congress

19.     Executive Member: South Indian History Congress

20.     Executive Member: South Indian History Congress.

21.     Director& Vice President, Lions Club International, 324D3,

22.     District Chairman, Lions Club International, 324D3 (Educational Wing)

23.     District Chairman, Lions Club International, 324D3 (Cultural Activities

24.     President, Lions’ Club International, 324D3, Srisailam:

25.     District Chairman, Lions Club International, 324D3 (Health)

26.     Vice President, Telugu University Employees Association (Teaching & Non-Teaching)

27.     Joint Secretary, Telugu University Academic Staff Association

28.     Life Member       Tyagaraja Ganasabha, a premier cultural organization in Hyderabad.

29.     Life Member       Pilgrimage society of  India, Allahabad.

30.     Life Member       World Telugu Federation, Chennai.

31.     Life Member       Folklore Society of South Indian Languages (FOSSILS), Trivendrum.

32.     Life Member       Indian History Congress (LM-00526), Delhi.

33.     Life Member       South Indian History Congress (LM-297), Madurai.

34.     Life Member       Andhra Pradesh History Congress (LM-6), Hyderabad.

35.     Life Member       Epigraphical Society of India (LM-207), Mysore.

36.     Life Member       Rock-Art Society of India (RASI)

37.     Life Member       Andhra Pradesh Janapada Sahithya Samithi, Hyderabad.

38.     Life Member       Numismatic society of south India, Chennai.

39.     Life Member       Hyderabad Historical society, Hyderabad.

40.     Life member       Chaitanya Kavita Vedika, Bangalore.

41.     Life Member       Indian Red Cross Society, Hyderabad.

42.     Life Member       Andhra Pradesh Sahitya Parishat, Hyderabad.

43.     Life Member       Institute of Asian Studies.(LM1145), Hyderabad.

44.     Life Member       Andhra Pradesh Sociological Society, Hyderabad 

45.     Life Member       Telangana History Congress (LM 304)

46.     Life Member       Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH)

                                       (LM-L/13294)

47.     Life Member       Indian Association for the Study of Conservation of Cultural

                                   Property, New Delhi

48.  Life Member       Museums Association Of India, National Museum   

                                   Institute,Janapath,New Delhi,(LM no 527)

49.  Member                Common wealth Association of Museums(CAM)

50.   Member               Indian Folklore Congress

51.   Member               Institute of Historical Studies, Calcutta

52.   Member               National Advisory Committee: Mahatma Gandhi National Institute of

                                       Research and Social Action (MGNIRISA) an Institution of

                                       Dr.D.Swaminadhan Research Foundation

o)Workshops attended:12

Name of the Workshop/ Courses	Name of the Institution Conducted	Duration
Workshop on Folklore(Phase-I)	Folklore Society of South Indian Languages	8-25, May, 1997
Workshop on Folklore(Phase-II)	Folklore Society of South Indian Languages	1-18, Dec., 1997
Workshop on the Relevance of History and Social Sciences	P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam Campus & AP History Congress	23 Sept. 2001
National Workshop on Museum Education in India	Salarjung museum, Hyderabad	18-20, Mar,2002
Workshop on Recent Trends in Historical Methods & Theory	P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam Campus	7-8, March, 2003
Workshop on Ethno Archaeology : Recent Developments	P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam Campus	12-13, March, 2003
National Work shop on Documentation system in Indian Museums	Salarjung Museum, Hyderabad	22-25, March 2005
National Workshop on Bhasha Mandakini Documentation	International Telugu Centre, P.S.Telugu University, Hyderabad.	25-26 July,2007
Heritage Workshop – UNESCO	UNESCO and ASI Collaboration, Bangalore
Workshop on Disaster Risk Heritage Management	National Institute of Disaster Management, New Delhi	4-5 and 8 August,2008
Training Programme on Modern Management Techniques for improving Managerial performance	National Productivity Council , Chandigarh, Held in Hotel Kunzam, Manali, Himachal Pradesh	13-16 July, 2009
Workshop on Implementation of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment & Validation) Act, 2010 (AMASR Act)	Hotel Ashoka, Chankyapuri, New Delhi by Cabinet Secretary, Dept. of Culture & Director General, Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi	23rd April,2010
Conference and Workshop on Commonwealth Association of Museums – Rethinking Museums	CSMVS Museum Art Conservation Centre, Chhatrapati Shivaji Majaraj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai	June 1st  to 5th ,2010

p)  U.G.C. Orientation & Refresher Courses ATTENDED:

Name of the Courses	Name of the Institution Conducted	Duration
1. Orientation Course	University of Pondicherry	2-28, Aug., 1991
2. Orientation Course	Osmania University	6-31, Jan., 1992
3. Refresher Course in     History	Jawaharlal Nehru University	Sept-11 Oct, 1996
4.Refresher Course in History	University of Hyderabad	10-31 Nov. 1998

q)  Community Service RENDERED:

1.         NSS Flood Relief Special Camp, Kanchanapalli, Warangal, 23Oct.-Nov.1983.

2.         NSS Inter-University Special Camp (Youth for Rural Reconstruction), SKUNIVERSITY, Anantapur, 18 – 27, Dec., 1983.

3.         Student Union Secretary, Govt. College, Anantapur, 1980-81, conducted Literary& Cultural Programmes such as Asthavadanam.

4.         Established BRAO University Study Centre at Srisailam Project (Tribal & Backward Area) in 1992

5.         As the Founder Secretary of Degree College Committee established Govt. Degree College at Srisailam Project (Tribal & Backward Area) in 1993 onwards.

6.         Editorial Adviser, Vidya, a fortnightly Journal, Vidya Publications, Hyderabad.

7.         Editorial Adviser, Andhra Pradesh Year Book, Vidya Publications, Hyderabad.

8.         Editorial Adviser, IAS Margadarshini, Vidya Publications, Hyderabad.

9.         As a Resource Person Participated in the11^th Janmabhumi (3^rd – 12 Jan, 2000) and did multiple survey of Human sources at Lingalagattu, and conducted Gramasabhas  (village assemblies).

10.       Editorial Adviser, History and Culture, Monthly Magazine, Kurnool

r)  Organized Conferences / Seminars as a DIRECTOR: 16

1.         23-24, Dec, 2000 : .National Seminar on  Socio-Cultural Aspects of Religion in Mediaeval Andhra, School of History, Culture & Archaeology, P. S.Telugu University, Srisailam

2.         18-19, Nov, 2005 :  National Seminar on Telugu Diaspora through the Ages (From the earliest Times), School of History, Culture & Archaeology, P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam

3.         25, Sep, 2005: Aasha Programme, Govt., Junior College, Srisailam Project

4.         1, Dec, 2005: World AIDS Day, Govt., Junior College,Srisailam Project

5.         29,April 2006 : Telugu Basha Praachinatha – Dvitiya Bashaga Teluguku Jaatiya Staayilo Gurtimpu, School of History, Culture & Archaeology,P. S.Telugu University, Srisailam

6.         19-20 th Sept, 2006: National Seminar on Fresh light on the History of Sacred Complex of Srisailam

7.         World Heritage Day Celebrations held on 18-4-2008 at A.P.State Museum, Public Gardens, Hyderabad and also organized Special Exhibition on Recent Discoveries on Treasure Troves

8.         Buddha Jayanti Celebrations held in A.P.State Museum, Public Gardens, Hyderabad on 19-5-2008- Special Exhibition of Buddhist Relics and Antiquities

9.         P.S.Telugu University collaboration with A.P.State Archaeology & Museums – Telugu  Charitra Rachayatala Samavesam from   25-6-2008 to  27-6-2008

10.       World Heritage Week Celebrations held in A.P.State Museum from  November 19^th – 25^th ,2008.

11.       Indian Heritage Cities Network Conference- Collaboration with UNESCO, New Delhi from 18-12-2008 to 21-12-2008 held at Taramati Baradari Cultural Complex, Hyderabad

12.       A Seminar on Amaravati Andhra Pradesh.India&Hoi An (Ancient Amaravati), Vietnam Comaritive Perspectives in Sustainable Heritage Development  by Prof.Amareshwar Galla on 18-01-2009 at Library Hall, Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Gunfoundry, Hyderabad.

13.   Buddha Jayanti Celebrations held in A.P.State Museum, Public Gardens, Hyderabad on 19-5-2009- Special Exhibition of Buddhist Relics and Antiquities

14      World Heritage Week Celebrations held in A.P.State Museum from  November 19^th – 25^th ,2009.

15.       Organised Seminar on Relation between ‘France & Hyderabad’ in colloboration with Alliance Franchaise on 26^th February,2010 at Library Hall, Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Hyderabad.

16.       Organised  Lecture on Stress Management by Dr.Viswajit, Bangalore on 11^th March,2010 at Library Hall, Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Hyderabad.

s)  Conferences / Seminars Attended: (72)

Conference/Seminar	Institution & Place	Period	Paper presented
1. 6th National Conference on Folklore	Tamil University, Thanjavur	3-5, Oct. 1997	Muggu:Folk Art form of Indian women
2. 8th All India Folklore Conference	Z.G.College, Kozhikode, Kerala	18-20 Nov. 1999	Women Folk-songs: A Psycho-analytical study
3. International Conference on folklore & Cultural Studies in 21st century	Punjabi University, Patiala	28-30 Jan. 2000	Gender Deformity and women folk-songs
4.Folklore studies-Present trends	P.S.Telugu University, warangal	15-16 Jan. 1988	Folk-Beliefs: A study
5. Andhra Pradesh History Congress	Anakapalli Degree College, Anakapalli	6-8 Jan,1988	Agrarian Economy of guilds in Medieval Andhra desa
6. National Seminar on Saivism	Telugu University, Srisailam	16-18, Sept.  1988	Veera Shaivism: Memorial stones
7. A.P.History Congress	Telugu University, Srisailam	4-5 Jan. 1989	Participated
8. National Seminar on Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi	Telugu University Srisailam	2-3,March 1991	Participated
9. South Indian History Congress	Calicut University, Calicut	1-3, Feb. 1991	Telikivevuru (Guild of oil millers) in Medieval Andhra
10. National Seminar on Kakatiyas Art and Architecture	Telugu University Srisailam	17-19 Nov. 1991	Participated
11. Seminar on Andhra Pradesh Boundaries Charitraka pariseelana	Telugu University, Srisailam	2 Feb.1991	Participated
12.National Seminar on Recent trends in Archaeological Research	Telugu University, Srisailam	7-9 Dec. 1992	Participated
13.Andhra Pradesh History Congress	St.Paul’s Junior College, Karimnagar	7-9 Jan., 1994	Participated
14.National Seminar on Major Trends in Urbanization of Andhra	Telugu University Srisailam	25-27,Sept.  1994	Participated
15.Andhra Pradesh History Congress	S.K.University, Anantapur	7-8,Jan 1995	Participated
16.Galaxy of Prominent Telugus	Satya Sai Nigamam, Hyderabad	30-31 Dec. 1995	Participated
17. World Telugu Federation II Conference	WTF, Hyderabad	27-29 Dec. 1996	Participated
18. National Seminar on India’s March towards freedom Broader contours and Regional specificity	Telugu University Srisailam	19-21 Dec. 1997	Participated
19.National seminar on Place names  Society of India	Telugu University Srisailam	23-25 Mar. 1999	Participated
20.Indian History Congress	Calicut University Calicut	28-31,Dec. 1999	Kundakundacharya and his Jain Philosophy
21.South Indian History Congress	Kakatiya University, Warangal	23-25 Jan.2000	Polity &Economy of Rayadurgam seema
22.National Seminar on Socio-Cultural aspects of Religion in Medieval Andhra	P.S.Telugu University,Srisailam	23-24, Jan.2000	Socio-Religious Harmony in Later Mediaeval Andhra.Hindu and Muslim interaction.
23.South Indian History Congress	M.K.University, Madurai	18-20 Jan, 2001	Educational services of Christian Missionaries in Kurnool dist.
24. Indian History Congress	BHOJ University Bhopal	27-30 Dec. 2001	Goldsmithyand its activity in medieval Andhra
25.  A.P.History Congress	Anaparthi	5-6 Jan. 2002	Somadeva suri and his contribution to jain philosophy
26. Numismatic Society of South India	Salarjung Museum Hyderabad	10-12,  Jan, 2002	Participated
27. South Indian History Congress	University of Kerala Trivendrum	25-27,Feb. 2002	1.Nature of education system during the vijayanagara period. 2. Implementation of new concepts in the museums of Andhra Pradesh
28. National Seminar on Tantrism	Osmania University &Salarjung Museum Hyderabad	1-3 March 2002	Participated
29. National Seminar on Environmental Conditions during the 18th to 19th century	Osmania University Hyderabad	27-28, Aug. 2002	Participated
30.Indian History Congress	Amritsir	28-30 Dec. 2002	Trade and Commerce under the Qutb Shahis with co-author
31.Andhra Pradesh History Congress,	S.V.University Tirupati	4-5 Jan. 2003
32.South Indian History Congress,	St.Joseph College Tiruchi	Jan.31 to Feb.02,2003	Native Industry and Crafts under the Qutb Shahis with co-author
33.Andhra Pradesh Janapada Sahiti Parishat Annual Conference	P.S.Telugu Univrsity Hyderabad	6-7 May 2003	Participated
34.National Seminar on Jainism-its contribution to Indian Culture	Nagarjuna University Guntur	April 26-27, 2003	Danavulapadu-A Jain Centre in Cuddapah district A.P.
35.Workshop on Recent Trends in Historical Methods and theory	P.S.Telugu University,Srisailam	March 7-8, 2003	Participated
36.Workshop on Ethno –archaeology:Recent Developments	P.S.Telugu University,Srisailam	March 12-13 2003	Participated
37.A.P.History Congress	Layola College Vijayawada	Jan 4-5, 2004	Participated
38. South Indian History Congress	University of Calicut	18-19 Jan.2004	Medical services of Christian Missionaries in Kurnool district in A.P. 1877-1977
39. National Seminar on Retrieving the Past History and Culture of Telangana	Osmania University Hyderabad	11-12 March 2004	Participated
40. National Seminar on Buddhism and Modern Society (Relevance, Problems and Perspective)	Dept.of History & Tourism Management, Kakatiya University	1-2 Feb.2004	Benefactresses of Buddhism in early Andhra Pradesh
41. International Seminar on Telugu Culture & Performing Arts : Philosophical dimensions	International Telugu Centre, P.S.Telugu University,	29-31 Dec.2004	Performances of Dance forms during Nayaka period
42. A.P.History Congress	A.P.Residential Degree College, Nagarjuna Sagar	8-9 Jan. 2005	Music  in Ancient Andhra as  gleaned from Literature
43. South Indian History Congress	Dept.of Historical Studies, Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai	20-22 Jan.2005	Polity, Economy and Religion in Chitravati Basin, Anantapur district upto 1600 AD
44. National Seminar on Telugu Diaspora through the Ages (from the earliest times)	School History Culture & Archaeology, P.S. Telugu University, Srisailam	18-19 Nov.2005	Migration of Telugu Artists :  A brief study,
45. National Seminar on Telugu Diaspora through the Ages (from the earliest times)	School History Culture & Archaeology, P.S. Telugu University, Srisailam	18-19 Nov.2005	Psyco – Cultural analysis of Telugu Diaspora,
46. National Seminar on Telugu Diaspora through the Ages (from the earliest times)	School History Culture & Archaeology, P.S. Telugu University, Srisailam	18-19 Nov.2005	An Archaeological enquiry on the  nomenclature of the terms Andhra and Telangana.
47.Indian History Congress	School of Historical Studies, Vishwabharathi University, Shanthi Niketan	28-30 Jan.2006 (to be presented)	The Psycho – Cultural Study of Sankranti
48. Andhra Pradesh History Congress	Dept. of History, Govt.Degree College, Siddipet	7-8 Jan-2006	On the Traditions and Techniques of Burying the dead in proto historic Andhra
49. 26th South Indian History Congress (Presidential address – Economic History session)	Dept. of History, Bangalore University, Bangalore	3-5 Mar,2006	On the peregrinations of the Trade Guilds in Medieval South India
50. National Seminar on Fresh light on the History of Sacred Complex of Srisailam	School of History, Culture & Archaeology, P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam	23-24, Sept,2006	A Pilgrimage site as a privileged nexus
51. National Seminar on Irrigation and Agricultural Development in Telangana, 19th and 20th Centries A.D.	Dept. of History, Osmania University, Hyderabad	28-29 March,2007	Participated
52. 27th South Indian History Congress	Dept. of History, Rajapaleyam Raju’s College, Rajapaleyam, Tamilnadu	1st – 3rd March,2007	Sculptors and Architectures in early and medieval Andhra desa
53. 5th All India Telugu Conference	P.S.Telugu University with co-ordination All India Telugu federation and other Telugu organizations of India sponsored by Dept. of Culture, Govt.of A.P., Kamarajar Arangam, Chennai	1-3rd June,2007	Co-ordinator 2nd session, Telugu Jati Charitra & Samskruti on      2-6-07
54. Indian History Congress	Dept. of History, Delhi University, Delhi	28-31st Dec,07	Administrative functions of Guilds in Medieval Andhra
55. Andhra Pradesh History Congress	Govt.Degree College, Kadapa	5-6th Jan,2008	Participated
56. South Indian History Congress	Dept. of History,  Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Anantapur	18-19th Feb,2008	An analytical study of British Judiciary under Madras Presidency
57. Privileging Women Agency in History, Work, Worship, Leisure and Pleasure	National Seminar sponsored by UGC under DSA/SAP, Dept. of History, Osmania University	26-27th Mar,2008	Participated
58. Jaggayyapeta Utsavalu	Jaggayyapeta, Krishna District	2-4th May,2008	-
59. Tourism, Livelihood, Security and Environmental Development delivered Key Note Address	Dept. of Geography, Nizam College, Osmania University	29 – 30th  Aug,2008	Key Note Address Tourism: A 21st Century Reality
60. National Seminar on  Tungabhadra Nadi Parivahaka Charitra,	Sree Raghavendra Swamy Matham, Mantralayam Kurnool District in collaboration with P.S.TeluguUniversity, Srisailam Campus	8-9th November, 2008	Key Note Address Pre and Proto Historic Cultures of Krishna-Tungabhadra Valley
61. Students Role in Curriculum	Silver Jubilee Degree College, Kurnool	9 Dec,2008	Key Note Address
62. Andhra Pradesh History Congress	Government Degree College for Men, Kurnool.	4-5, January, 2009	Participated
63. National Seminar on Philosophical Perspective of Srimad Bhagavad-Gita	Research Foundation for Devotional Literary Studies. Osmania University, Hyderabad.	4th February, 2009	Key Note Address.
64  National Seminar on Development Challenges towards 21 century India.	Integrated Council for Social Economical Progress, Peppermint Hotel, Lakdikapool, Hyderabad.	19.02.2009	Key Note Address
65.  National Conference Relevance Buddhism to the Contemporary Society.	Mahatma Gandi National Institute of Research and Social Action	20-21 February, 2009	Participated as a Chairperson for 2nd session.
66. Symposium on Anti       Terrorism Security	Hotel Taj Krishna, Hyderabad	27-8-2009	Participated as Guest
67. Buddhism, World Harmony and Peace	Kakatiya University, Warangal	12-13th September, 2009	Participated as a Chief Guest
68. Indian Archaeological Society,	Dept. of Ancient History, Culture & Archaeology, Allahabad University,Allahabad	13-14th November, 2009	Participated as a Guest
69. International Buddhist Conclave	Nalanda University, Bodhgaya, Bihar	5-7th February,2010	Participated as a Guest and given Power Point Presentation on Buddhist Sites in A.P.
70. National Seminar on Regional Summit thru Tourism - Buddhist Heritage in Northern Coastal Andhra	Hotel Green Park	13th February,2010	Participated as Guest  and presented  Power Point Presentation on Buddhist Heritage in Northern Coastal Andhra
71. 1st A.P.Bouddha Maha Sammelanam	Siddhartha Public School, Vijayawada	14th February,2010	Participated as a Guest of Honour
72. International Conference on Asian World Heritage Cities	Ahmedabad Management Association, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation in collaboration with UNESCO	18th to 20th April,2010	Participated in the discussions as Panel Expert to strengthen the IHCN Network
73	IndiaInternational Centre,New Delhi	9th to 10 th September	Participated in the discussions as Panel Expert to strengthen the IHCN Network

T)  LIST OF RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS (68):

Published: 62

In Press:     06

1.         1985. Jainula Charitraku Chitrika Patte Konda Konakondla, Andhra Prabha, Bangalore, 6^th January

2.         1985.Tirthankurula Charitraku Sakyamu Cheppe Giri Chippagiri, Andhra Prabha, Bangalore, 19^th January 50. CHARITRA PUTALALLO CHERAGANI SMRUTULU, Andhra Prabha, Bangalore, 7^th October 1985.

3          1985.Akkamma Konda Vinta Vinnaaraa, Andhra Prabha, Bangalore, 20^th March,

4.         1985.Karuvu Seemaloo Khanija Niksheepaalu, Andhra Prabha  Bangalore, 13^th February

5.         1985.Khanija Nikshjeepaalaa Kaanaachi Anantapur District, Udayam, Hyderabad, 19^th February,

6.         Charitra Putalalo Cheragani Smrutulu, Andhra Prabha, Bangalore, 7^th October 1985.

7.         1986. Guilds as promoters of Fine Arts in Mediaeval Andhra Desha. Quarterly Journal of Mythic Society, Bangalore, Vol.LXXVII,  1 & 2 pp. 168-174.

8.         1986. Militarism of the Trade Guilds in Mediaeval Andhra Desha. A.L.Basham Commemoration Volume (Prof.A.L.Basham, Australia National University, Canberra) India past and present, Bombay, Vol.III No.1  pp 115-120.

9.         1986.Privileges of guilds in Mediaeval Andhra Desha, A.L.Basham Commemoration Volume, India past and present, Bombay, Vol.III No.2  pp 271-281.

10.       1986.Ryotu Bhandhavudu Ratta Pandita Bharathi (Monthly), Vijayawada, , Vol.2, pp.13-15.

11.       1986.Kurukshetram Guurchi Jainula Kathanam, Bharati (Literary Monthly journal) Vijayawada, May, pp.30-38.

12.       1986.The Economic mobility of Guilds in South India, Journal of Oriental Studies, M.S.University, Baroda, Vol.No.36, Nos.1-4, September,1986-June 1987 issue pp.265-275

13.       1987.Iddaru Mahaa Kavulu Chee Shilpincha Badda Mugdhalu, Bharati (literary Monthly Journal), Vijayawada, February, , pp 57-60.

14.       1987.Pekkandru-Guild of Merchants in Mediaeval Andhra Desha,  Indological Studies-Essays in Memory of Shri S.P.Singhal, Caxton Publishers, Delhi, , pp 373-378.

15.       1987,Salevaru-The Guild of weavers in Mediaeval Andhra Desha,  Maharshi Dayananda University Research Journal (Arts) Rohtak, Vol.II, No.1, April, pp 1-4.

16.       1987. Trade and commerce in Mediaeval Andhra Desha, Journal of Punjab University research Bulletin (Arts) Chandigarh, Vol.No.XVII  No.1, April, pp.156-167.

17.       1987. Organisation of the Guilds in Mediaeval Andhra Desha, Quarterly Journal of Mythic Society, Bangalore, Vol.LXXVIII, Nos.3-4 July December, pp.82-89.

18.       1988. Sthreela Samrakshana Kosam Hinduvulu Padina Paatlu, Sapthagiri (monthly journal of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam), Tirupati, September, Vol.No.19 Series-4 pp.11-12.

19.       1988.The Guilds in Ancient India, Sri Venkateswara University Oriental Journal (Oriental Research Institute) Tirupati. Vol.No.XXVI, Parts 1-2, Jan-Dec. 1988, pp.77-85.

20.       1988.Constitutional procedure of the Guilds in Mediaeval Andhra Desha Quarterly Journal of Telugu Studies, Telugu University, Hyderabad. Vol.1 No.3, October, , pp.20-26.

21.       1988.Muggu: Folk Art form of Indian Women. Journal of Fossils Trivendrum   pp.5-6.,

22.       1989. The State and the Guilds in Mediaeval Andhra Desha, Prof.A.M.Sastry Felicitation Volume, Sundeep Prakasham Publishers, Delhi, pp. 135-138.

23.       1989.The Kampulu (The Guild of Cultivaters) in Medieval Andhra Desha, Journal of Oriental Institute, Baroda Vol.No.38, No.3-4 March-June, , pp. 315-319.

24.       1991.Guilds serving as Local Banks in Mediaeval Andhra Desha, Prof. H.D.Sankalia Felicitation Volume, Ed.R.D.Chowdhary, New Delhi,

25.       1991,Telikivevuru-the guild of oil mongers in mediaeval Andhra Desha. SIHC Calicut, pp. 62-66.

26.       1991.Guilds and their Social Exclusiveness in Mediaeval Andhra Desha, Prof.Hajime Nakamura Felicitation volume, (Prof.Hajime Nakamura, Founder Director of the Eastern Institute, Japan), Delhi. Pp.175-178.

27.       1993.Atrocities against women in Contemporary Indian Society, Dimensions of Indian Women Hood Volume, ALMORA (U.P.) Vol.1 pp. 95-102 (co-author)

28.       1993.History of women Education in Rayalasima Region Dimensions of Indian Women Hood Volume, ALMORA (U.P.)  Vol.2 (co-author)

29.       1994.Veerasaivism: Memorial Stones, Telugu University, Hyderabad, pp.150-154

30.       1995.Nakharam-A Trade Guild in Mediaeval Andhra Desha, History, archaeology, Art and Religion (Prof.Upendra Thakur Felicitation volume) Delhi, Vol.No.1 pp. 243-248.

31.       1995.Composition of the trade and craft guilds and their relationship in mediaeval Andhra Rays and Ways of Indian Culture (in honour of P.T.H.M.Malaviya an unsung literary doyn of the city of Ganga-Yamuna-Sangama . Delhi.pp. 77-86.

32.       1995.Social philosophy of Buddhism: A Perspective: Rays and way of Indian Culture (In honour of Pt.H.Malaviya an unsung literary Doyen of the city of Ganga-Yamuna-Sangama, Delhi pp.125-132

33.       2000, Devadasi System in the Chola Age (Nari: Facets of Indian womanhood Vol.II), Indian Publishers, Delhi, pp.165-181.

34.       2000.Kundakundacharya and his Jain Philosophy Jainism: A Study (Acharya Chandana Felicitation Volume) Delhi, pp.78-84

35.       2001. Gender Deformity &Folksongs: Indian Woman Vol.I, Delhi, pp.179-186.

36.       2001.A Psychoanalytical study of the plight of Indian women as expressed, in Muggu Indian Woman, Vol.II, Delhi, , pp.65-69.

37.       2001. Polity and Economy of Rayadrgam Seema, Proceedings South Indian History Congress, Warangal, pp.161-165

38.       2002, Somadeva Suri and his contribution to jain philosophy: Stroll in Jainism, Delhi, , pp.150-155.

39.       2002, Educational Services of Christian Missionaries in Kurnool District, South Indian History Congress, Madurai, pp. 152-160

40.       2004. The Guilds and their trade activities in Medieval Andhra, Glimpses of our past - Historical Researches (Festschrift - in Honour of Prof.Mukkamala Radhakrishna Sarma) Hyderabad,, pp.205-212.

41.       2004.Gold Smithy: Antiquity and History & Sanskirit, Glimpses of Indian Culture, Vol.I, pp.34-52, Indian Publishers, New Delhi,

42.       2004. Nature of Education system during Vijayanagara Period, Sri Pushpanjali , “Recent Researches in Pre history, Proto history, Art, Architecture, Numismatics, Iconography & Epigraphy” (Dr.C.R.Srinivasan Commemoration Volume) (Ed.Dr.K.V.Ramesh) , Bharatiya Kala Prakashan, Delhi.PP.390-394.

43.       2005.Medical Services of Christian Missionaries in Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh (1877-1977), South Indian History Congress, Calicut , pp. 122-128

44.       2005.Trade and Commerce under the Qutbshahis (AD 1518-1687), Revealing INDIA’S PAST Recent Trends in Art and Archaeology Volume 1 (Prof.A.M. Shastri Commemoration Volume) (Eds.R.K.Sharma &Dendra Handa) Aryan Books International,New Delhi, ,PP.140-152.

45.       2005.Polity, Economy and Religion in Chitravati Basin,Anantapur District,Andhra Pradesh, A Thosand Laurels-Dr.Sadiq Naqvi(Studies on Medieval India with Special Reference to Deccan)A Festachrift  Volume 1,(Ed.Prof.V.Kishan Rao &Prof.A.Satya narayana)Hyderabad,,PP.435-445.

46.       2005. Music in Ancient Andhra Desa with special reference to literature, Proceedings of the 29^th session, Andhra Pradesh History Congress(Dr.M.Pattabhi Rami Reddy Memorial Volme)  Nagarjuna Sagar , pp.43-46

47.       2006. Socio Religious Harmony in Later Mediaeval Andhra, Hindu and Muslim interaction. READINGS IN SOCIETY AND RELIGION OF MEDIEVAL SOUTH INDIA , (Ed.Prof.P.Chenna Reddy) Research India Press, New Delhi pp.144-155

48.       2006. Role of Treatises in the Cultural Evolution – Dance, Music and Musical Instruments – During the Nayaka period, Mahasena siri, Riches of Indian culture and noteworthy archaeological studies, (Ed.Prof.P.Chenna Reddy) Sharada Publishing House, New Delhi,pp.595-599.

49.       2006.Gender Issues and Oral tradition, Panchatantra,Recent Researches in IndianArchaeology,Dr.C.S.Patil,Commemoration(Editors.Dr.K.M.Suresh,C.T.M.Kotraiah,S.Y.Somasekhat),Bharatiya Kalaprakashan,Delhi,pp.420-423,

50.       2006.Native Industries During Qutub Shahis, Panchatantra,Recent Researches in IndianArchaeology, Dr.C.H.Patil, Commemoration (Editors. Dr.K.M.Suresh, C.T.M.Kotraiah,S.Y.Somasekhat),Bharatiya Kalaprakashan,Delhi,pp.432-442,

51.       2006. On the traditions and techniques of burying the dead proto-historic Andhra, Proceedings of the A.P.History Congress, 13^th session, Siddipet, pp.28-34.

52.       2006. On the Peregrinations of the trade guilds in medieval south india, Sectional President’s Address: Economic History 26^th Annual Sessions  Proceeding of South Indian History Congress 3-5 May,2006, Bangalore, pp.269-278

53.       2007. Jain Traditions and Archaeological Remains: Some Observations, Sumati-jnana, New Delhi, pp-134-146.

54.       2007. Neeti Sastra Jantuposhanabindu ,Misimi,(Ed.Annapureddy Venkateswar Reddy) Kalajyothi Process Pvt. Limited, Hyderabad, December Sanchika 12-Sampti 18 pp.25-28.   

55.       2008.Benefactresses of Buddhism in early Andhra Pradesh, Buddhism and Modern Society, Eds.(Y.Sudarshan Rao, G.Bhadrunaik), Deep & Deep Publications Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi, pp.157-164

56.       2008.The Psycho – Cultural Study of Sankranti, A Refereed Journal of Historical Research, Vol.I, P.S.Telugu University Publication, Srisailam Campus.

57.       2008.Sariputta- Moggalla nala Pavitra Dhatuvlu, ‘Nadustunna Charitra’ Telugu Jati Patrika , Vijayawada(Sarvajit Vysakham)– May, pp.26-28

58.       2008.Early Buddhist Sculptures and Architects of Andhradesa, Krishnabhinandana: Archaeological, Historical and Cultural Studies, (Ed.,Prof.P.Chenna Reddy),  Research India Press,New Delhi, pp.289-291

59.       2008.Teachers, Morale and Students, Discipline: Reflections from Medieval South Indian Texts,  Krishnabhinandana: Archaeological, Historical and Cultural Studies, (Ed.,Prof.P.Chenna Reddy),  Research India Press,New Delhi, pp.347-349

60.       2008. Pre and Proto Historic Cultures of Krishna-Tungabhadra Valley – Tungabhadra Nadi Parivahaka Charitra, published in connection with the Tungabhadra River Pushkaras, National Seminar at Mantralayam in collaboration with Sree Raghavendra Swamy Matham, Mantralayam and P.S.Telugu University, Srisailam on 8^th, 9^th November,2008,Sree Guru Raja Printing Press, Adoni, Kurnool District, pp 50-53

61.       2009. Pindapaata (Biksha): Konni Niyamalu, Misimi monthly journal( 2553^rd Buddha Jayanti Special Issue- May, Hyderabad), pp 95-102

62.       2009.An Archaeological enquiry on the Nomenclature of the terms Andhra and Telangana. Telugu Diaspora through the Ages, Research India Press, New Delhi (in press)

63.       2009. Psycho – Cultural analysis of Telugu Diaspora, Telugu Diaspora through the Ages, Research India Press, New Delhi  (in press)

64.       2009.Migration of Telugu Artists:  A brief study, Telugu Diaspora through the Ages, Research India Press, New Delhi  (in press)

65.       2009..Administrative Functions of the Guilds in Mediaeval Andhra Desha, Prof.Sri.Vijakanta Mishta, Commemoration volume, (Vijayasmuriti Sandesh) Bhopal, (Press)

66.       2009.Judicial Powers of the Guilds in Mediaeval Andhra Desha, Prof.Lallagi Gopal Felicitation Volume.(Press)

67.       2009.Daanavulapadu – A Jain Centre in Cuddapah District Andhra Pradesh, Jainism-its contribution to Indian Culture, New Delhi, (in press)

68.       2010. Implementation of new concepts in the Museums of Andhra Pradesh, Sahiti-Saurabha: Studies in Indian Culture and Leterature, Festschrift to Dr.Janamaddi Hanumath Sastri, Research India Press, New Delhi, pp. 178-180

Self Appraisal of

Prof.P.Chenna Reddy, Director,

Department of Archaeology & Museums,

Government of Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad

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1.0            Born on 15^th July,1959 in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh, P.Chenna Reddy had his Secondary School Education from Sri Potti Sreeramulu Municipal High School, Anantapur in 1974.  Did B.A.Degree with History & Political Science from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati in 1981 and took M.A. Degree in History from Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur in 1984.  He was awarded the Degrees of M.Phil and Ph.D. in History from Sri Venkateswara University in 1986 and 1988 respectively.  Did M.T.M. (Master of Tourism Management) course in 2007 from Madurai Kamaraj University.

1.1     Apart from the regular Academic courses, Dr.P.Chenna Reddy also did Professional courses viz., P.G.Diploma in Epigraphy from Sri Venkateswara Oriental Research Institute, Tirupati in 1998; Diploma in Computer Applications from Wisdom Academy in1998 and P.G.Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management from Andhra University in 2003.

2.0     Joined as Project Assistant in Department of History & Culture, School of History, Culture and Archaeology Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, on 5-10-1987 and continued in the same position until he joined as Assistant Professor, Department of Epigraphy and Written Records in the same University at Srisailam Campus on 10-4-1989 and served until 26-7-1998.  On 27-7-1998 he was promoted as Associate Professor in the same Department and same University.  On selection, he joined as Professor, Department of Epigraphy & Written Records, School of History, Culture & Archaeology, Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University on 27-7-2006 and continued in the same post until 9-4-2008.

2.1     On 10-4-2008 assumed charge as Director, Department of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Andhra Pradesh, on deputation from Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, for a period of 3 years.

2.2            During his tenure as faculty Member, held different positions and served the University in the capacity as Head, Department of Epigraphy and Written Records from           15-6-1998 to 14-6-2001 and between December,2004 to March, 2006., and as Member, Board of Studies, from 15-6-1998 to   14-6-2003 as Chairman, Board of Studies, School of History, Culture & Archaeology, from August 2004 to September,2007; as Senate Member of the University from August 2004 to September,2007.  In addition to the above, Prof.P.Chenna Reddy held the position of Dean, School of History, Culture and Archaeology from June, 2004 to September, 2007. As Dean he also served as founder Director, for 21^st Century Gurukulam at Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh in 2006.  He was nominated as Co-ordinator for New campus Development, Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Bachupalli, Hyderabad in 2008.

3.0            Successfully completed two Research Projects viz., (1) A study on the Inscriptions of Srisailam, and (2) Festivals in Medeival Andhra: A Study in Cultural and Historical perspective funded by Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University.

3.1     Guided 19 M.Phil scholars (awarded) out of which 3 dissertations won Gold Medals.

Supervised for 12 Ph.D.scholars out of which 6 scholars were awarded the Degrees of Doctor of Philosophy out of which 1 thesis won Gold Medal and 6 works are in progress.

4.0            Interest in academic research resulted in publishing of 61 articles/papers in various National and International Journals, proceedings of the seminars and work shops.  Attended 71 Conferences and seminars and conducted 16 seminars and conferences as a Director of the same.

4.1     Apart from publication of research Articles, brought out more than 20 books on Archaeology, Art, Architecture, Anthropology, History and Culture.  7 books are under printing.

5.0     Associated himself with reputed National and International Academic bodies as Member and Office Bearer for the past 25 years.  Executive Member & Joint Secretary, Andhra Pradesh History Congress, Life Member, Pilgrimage Society of India, Allahabad, Folklore Society of South Indian languages (FOSSILS)  Trivandrum; Indian History Congress, Vice President and Joint Secretary, South Indian History Congress, Andhra Pradesh History Congress, Epigraphical Society of India, Rock Art Society of India, Andhra Pradesh Janapada Sahitya Samithi, Hyderabad, Numismatic Society of South India, Chennai, Hyderabad Historical Society, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Sahitya Parishat, Institute of Asian Studies, Andhra Pradesh Sociological Society, Telangana History Congress, Indian Folklore Congress, Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage(INTACH), Delhi and Institute of Historical Studies, Kolkata., Life Member, Thyagarayaganasabha, Premier Cultural organisation in Hyderabad.

5.1     Member on various Committees like the National
Advisory Committee, Mahatma Gandhi National Institute of Research and Social Action (MGNIRSA); Advisory Board of Comprehensive History & Culture of Andhra Pradesh.

5.2     Attended 12 workshops including two orientation courses conducted by UGC at Pondicherry and Hyderabad in 1991 and1992 respectively.  Also attended two Refresher courses in History at JNU, Delhi, and University of Hyderabad in 1996 and 1998.

6.0     Rendered services for community Development by establishing educational Institutes (Established Degree College at Srisailam in 1993) and organising relief camps.  He is Editorial advisor to Vidya, a fortnightly, A.P.Year Book, IAS Margadarshi, and History and Culture Magazine.  Also commissioned a Study Centre of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open Universiy at Srisailam exclusively for Tribal students.

6.1     Received many awards and falicitations from Reputed cultural organisations and Academic bodies for his outstanding contribution to Arts and letters and also for social service on various occasions.

7.0     After assuming the charge as Director, Department of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Andhra Pradesh is nominated as member for

     i)Technical Committee to examine for Development

of Ronald Ross memorial Museum at Sir Ronald Ross  Institute of Parasitology.

ii)                Member, Boardof Studies:

a)     Department of Anthropology, Andhra University,

    Vizag for 3 years from 3-3-2009 to     2-3-2012.

b) Department of History & Tourism Management,

     Kakatiya University, Warangal.

c)     Department of History, Srikrishnadevaraya

    University, Anantapur.

d)    Department of History, Archaeology & Culture,Dravidian University, Kuppam.

e)     Department of History&Archaeology,Acharya Nagarjuna  University, Kuppam.

ii)                Member, Expert Committee for Promotion and Strengthening of local and Regional Museums nominated by Department of Culture, Government of India for a tenure of 3 years.

iii)              Member, Advisory Committee for upgradation of Island Museum at Nagarjunakonda, by Archaeological Survey of India.

iv)              Member, Committee for implementation of Heritage Tourism Projects in GHMC

v)                Member, Co-ordination Committee for better implementation of various programmes of Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh.

vi)              Member, Central Advisory Board of Archaeology (CABA), constituted by Archaeology Survey of India (ASI), New Delhi.

vii)           Member, Expert Advisory Committee Meeting  for verification of seized Antiquities, by ASI,2009

viii)         Chief Treasure Trove Officer for Andhra Pradesh State, Hyderabad.

ix)              Convener, Technical Committee, for development works, Department of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.

x)                Member, Governing Body, Chitramayi, State Gallery of Art, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.

xi)              Member, Expert Committee, Silpasandhya Vedika (Night Bazar), Silparamam, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.

xii)           Member, Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board of Traditional Knowledge, Hyderabad.

xiii)         Member, Heritage Conservatin Committee, Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority(HMDA), Hyderabad

xiv)         Member, High Level Committee for 500^th year of Coronation of Sri Krishna Devarayulu

xv)           Member, State Level Implementation Committee (National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities, ASI, New Delhi

xvi)     Member, Committee for Conservation and Preservation of the cultural Heritage of Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Oriental Manuscripts Library and Research Institute, Hyderabad vide G.O.Ms.No.27, Y.A.T.& C(CA) Dept., dt.17-11-2009

xvii) Member, Steering Committee, Promotion of Kakatiya Heritage as World Heritage Sites

xviii)    Member, Greater Visakha Urban Development Authority, Visakhapatnam

xix)         Member, Post Graduate Board of Studies in History & Archaeology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur.

A few Achievements of Prof.P.Chenna Reddy, Director in the Department of Archaeology & Museums for the past one and half years

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1.               Organised a 3 day special Exhibition of coins, bronzes, treasure trove, stone sculptures representing the Early period at Andhra Pradesh State Museum, Hyderabad on the eve of World Heritage Day Celebrations on 18^th April,2008 .  Two books viz., Buddhist Archaeology in Andhradesa and Phanigiri: A Buddhist Site in Nalgonda District were brought out and released on this occasion.

2.               Conducted Buddha Jayanthi day celebrations in Andhra Pradesh State Museum and set up a special exhibition on Buddhist relics of Andhra Pradesh (May,2008)

3.               Facilitated the Unesco Team led by Dr.Minja Yang, UNESCO Director in India to visit Golconda Fort and Qutb Shahi Tombs for nominating them as World Heritage Monuments (July,2008)

4.               Initiated Audio Guide System at the protected Monuements and Museums of Hyderabad to provide precise facts on various exhibits and interesting commentary to the visitors, first of its kind attempt in South India (Sept,2008)

5.               Discovered an Iron Age Megalithic burial site at Inamguda, outskirts of Hyderabad dating to 500 B.C. for the first time (Sept,2008).

6.               Prepared Master Plan for an Indo-Iranian Project for Conservation and Restoration of the Qutb Shahi Tombs and other Monuments including Premamati Mosque and Badshahi Ashoorkhana in Hyderabad prepared (Oct,2008)

7.               Conservation and Preservation of Sir Ronald Ross Building, Begumpet a protected Monument of the Department, was taken up (Oct,2008)

8.               Organised a week long special exhibition of Heritage sites Monuments at Andhra Pradesh State Museum on the eve of World Heritage Week (19^th November to 25^th November,2008) to bring awareness on preservation of heritage properties among the public.

9.               Restored the 200 year old dilapidated Mons Raymond Tomb and Pavilion , protected Monuments of the Department in Hyderabad (Nov,2008)

10.         Prepared a Master Management Plan for Conservation and Preservation of Heritage Monuments with special reference to Historical temples in Nellore District protected by the Department at a cost of Rs.22.00 Crores (Nov,2008)

11.         Taken up Conservation and Preservation of Protected Sites and Monuments of the Department with the 12^th Finance Commission Funds (Nov,2008)

12.         Organised the 3 day Second Biennial Conference of Unesco –led  Indian Heritage Cities Network (IHCN) jointly with UNESCO (India).  Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation(GHMC)  and Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) at Taramati Baradari, Hyderbad.  The Conferenc envisaged the need for a draft policy for conservation of heritage sites (Dec,2008)

13.         Initiated process for protection of  New Heritage Monuments in Anantapur, Nalgonda, Kadapa, East Godavari, Chittoor, Nellore and Mahaboobnagar Districts (Dec,2008)

14.         Established a new Museum called Srisailam Pavilion Museum in the Directorate which houses antiquities representing the Pre, Proto, Early historic periods of Andhra Pradesh (Jan,2009)

15.         Initiated Preservation and Conservation of Prehistoric rock paintings at Kethavaram in Kurnool District and opened a special gallery for displaying of the photographs of Kethavaram rock paintings at the District Archaeological Museum, Kurnool (Jan,2009)

16.         Organised a Special Exhibition on Heritage Sites & Monuments of Andhra Pradesh at Andhra Pradesh State Museum, on the eve of World Heritage Day Celebrations (18-4-2009)

17.         Launched the Kakatiya Heritage Project for restoration of Kakatiya Temples, protected Monuments of the Department in Warangal District (May,2009).

18.         Removed Encroachments from Paigah Tombs (18-19^th Centuries) protected Monuments of the Department, Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad (May,2009)

19.         Conducted Archaeological excavations at an early historic site, Kotilingala in Karimnagar District and brought to light a Buddhist Chaitya, Vihara and Habitation Area datable to 1^st Century B.C. to 2^nd Century A.D.

20.         Action initiated to establish new Museums in 9 Districts where there are no Museums (June,2009)

21.         Removed encroachments from Badshahi Ashoorkhna, a Qutb Shahi Monuments in Old City, Hyderabad (Aug,2009)

22.         Taken initiative for Conservation and Preservation of Egyptian Mummy, Andhra Pradesh State Museum by inviting Dr.Tarek-el-Awady, Director of Scientific Research in Supreme Council of Antiquities (Egypt) who visited and examined the Mummy from 12-8-2009 to 18-8-2009 and recommended to preserve the Mummy in Oxygen Case.

23.         Introduced Special Security Measures by installing C.C.T.V’s and other advanced security systems in all the Galleries of Andhra Pradesh State Museum, Hyderabad (Oct,2009).  Erection of Solar fencing around the Museum is also over.

24.         Works initiated pertaining to Conservation and Restoration of historical temples, forts and upgradation of existing Museums in Karimnagar, Warangal, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, Anantapur, Medak, Nalgonda, Nellore, Mahaboobnagar, Prakasam, Srikakulam, Kurnool and Hyderabad Districts at a cost of 1240 Lakhs under 12^th Finance Commission Grants.

25.         Conceived an innovative idea, planned accordingly and designed a prestigious & most essential project namely “Photo-Documentation of 565 protected Monuments in Andhra Pradesh”, with the latest, state of the Art Giga Pan technology application in photography.  It is in the active phase of implementation and expected to complete in 2010 AD.

26.         Another Project namely ‘Documentation of Coins’, (numbering around three lakh coins which are in the possession of Department of Archaeology & Museums, Govt.of Andhra Pradesh) is in the active phase of implementation which is expected to complete  in 2010 AD.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM VITAE

Name                                       :                       Prof. P. CHENNA REDDY

                                                                        M.A., MTM, M.Phil., Ph.D.,

                                                                        P.G.Dip in Travel and Tourism Management

                                                                        P.G.Dip. in Epigraphy

                                                                        Dip. In Computer Applications

Present Position                                   :                       DIRECTOR,

                                                                        Dept. of Archaeology & Museums,

                                                                        Govt.of Andhra Pradesh

                                                                        Gunfoundry,

                                                                        Hyderabad-500001.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

·         Director, Dept. of Archaeology & Museums from 10^th April,2008 to till date

·         Dean, School of History Culture & Archaeology – Aug, 2004 to 29 Aug, 2007(More than 3 years)

·         Chairman – Board of Studies, School of History Culture 7 Archaeology – Aug 2004 to 29 Aug, 2007.

·         Senate Member, P.S. Telugu University – Aug, 2004 to 29 Aug 2007

·         Head: Dept. of Epigraphy & Written Records – 6 years.

Director  21^st Century Gurukulam.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

·         M.A. History S.K. University,1984

·         M.Phil History S.V. University,1986

·         P.hD. History S.V. University,1988

·         P.G. Diploma Epigraphy S.V. University,1988

·         P.G. Diploma Travel and Tourism Management, Andhra University,2003

·         MTM (Master of Tourism Management) M.K. University,2007

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL AWARDS  RECEIVED – 6

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE – 23 YEARS

TEACHING EXPERIENCE – 21 YEARS

RESEARCH GUIDANCE – 20 M.PHIL & P.hD’s-6

CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Archaeology, Museum Studies, Conservation,Oriental Studies, Travel & Tourism, Oral History and Folk – Culture

BOOKS PUBLISHED ON HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY STUDIES – 20

BOOKS IN PRESS – 5

RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED – 68

SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED AND ORGANIZED : 72

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:12

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prof. P. CHENNA REDDY

Brief C V of Prof.P.Chenna Reddy

Prof. Peddarapu Chenna Reddy (Born in 1959) got his Post Graduate Degree in History from S. K. University, Anantapur in 1984. He was awarded M. Phil in 1986, Ph. D. in History in 1988 and P. G. Diploma in Epigraphy from S. V. University, Tirupati in 1988. He also did a P. G. Diploma Course in Travel and Tourism Management from Andhra University, Waltair in 2001. He took Master of Tourism Management Degree from Madurai Kamaraj University in 2007. His book Guilds in Medieval Andhra Desha was widely acclaimed by the academicians and students alike. Dr. Reddy has to his credit more than 25 Books and 75 research papers on various aspects of archaeology, ancient, medieval and modern History published in National and International Journals, Felicitation and Commemorative volumes. He is  life member of Rock Art Society of India, Indian History Congress, South Indian History Congress, A. P. History Congress,  Telangana History Congress, Hyderabad Historical Society, Andhra Pradesh Sociological Society, Epigraphical Society of India, Numismatic society of South India, Andhra Pradesh Jaanapada Sahitya Parishat, Pilgrimage Society of India, Folklore Society of South Indian Languages, Indian Red Cross Society, Chaitanya Kavita Vedika, Institute of Asian Studies, World Telugu Federation, Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Indian Association for the Study of conservation of Cultural Property, Museums Association of India, National Museum Institute, Common Wealth Nations Association of Museums, Indian Folklore Congress, Institute of Historical Studies, National Advisory Committee in Mahatma Gandhi National Institute of Research and social Action.  He is member  Board of studies of Osmania University, Kakatiya University, Dravidian University, Andhra University, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Nagarjuna University and also member in technical committee in the Development of Sir Ronald Ross Memorial  Museum, Osmania University, Kondavidu Development Committee, Museum Advisory Committee for Island Museum at Nagarjuna Konda, Heritage Tourism Projects (GHMC), Expert advisory Committee (ASI), Governing Body of Chitramayi, State Gallery of Art,  Silpasandhya Vedika, A.P. Biodiversity Board of Traditional Knowledge, Co-ordination committee (YAT&C), Conservation and Preservation of the cultural Heritage of A.P., State Level Implementation Committee (ASI), Heritage Conservation Committee (HMDA), High Level Committee for 500^th Year of Coronation of Sri Krishnadeva Rayalu, Steering Committee of Kakatiya Heritage Project, Greater Visakha Urban Development Authority and  expert member in Promotion and Strengthening of local and regional Museums, a National Body of Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. He has attended the annual sessions of various professional bodies and presented many research papers. He was elected as the Vice President, South Indian History Congress, during 2001-2003. He is an active Social worker and educationist.   He is  the  Founder Secretary  and was instrumental in establishing in Government Degree College, Dr. Ambedkar Open University Study Centre and Founder Director of  21 st Century Gurukulam in the Srisailam Tribal Area for the poor, dalit and tribal people. He served as Secretary, College Planning and Development Council, Govt.Degree College, Srisailam.  He served as Joint Secretary, Andhra Pradesh History Congress and Vice-President, South Indian History Congress during 2006-2008.

He received several felicitations and awards such as Global Telugus Glory Award (1995); Sahiti Saraswati Siripi Anjaneyulu State Award (1999); Best Teacher Award by Badanu Sarojini Devi Memorial Foundation (2000). Eminent Educationist Award (2008); Puratatva Vibhushana Award (2009): Dr.Y S Rajasekhar Reddy  Memorial Award (2010). His Bio-data was published in V. I. Ps of A. P. International (1995-96).

He has edited a series of felicitation volumes in honor of distinguished Indologists, Archaeologists, Anthropologists, Historians, Art Historians and Folklorists of India and Abroad.   He has guided 22 M.Phil and 5 Ph.D. scholars till date.

      Prof.P.Chenna Reddy,  who served as  Chairman, Board of Stuides  and Dean and Head, Dept. of Epigraphy & Written Records, School of History, Culture & Archaeology;, Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Andhra Pradesh is presently holding the post of  Director, Dept.of Archaeology & Museums, Govt.of Andhra Pradesh since 2008.He was appointed as a Competent Authority for implementation of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010 for Andhra Pradesh.