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BIO DATA

PROF. MIDATALA RANI

Department of Studies in Political Science

University of Mysore

Manasagangotri

Mysore-570 006

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BIO-DATA

1. General Profile

1. Faculty/School : Social Sciences

2. Department : Department of Studies in Political Science

3. Name : DR. MIDATALA RANI

4. a) Present position : Professor

b) Grade pay : Rs. 16400-450-20900-500-22400 (with effect

from 15.11.2007)

c) Address : Department of Studies in Political Science

Manasagangotri

University of Mysore

Mysore-570 006

d) e-mail : mallirani@yahoo.co.in

midatalarani@gmail.com

e) Contact Number : (L) 0821-2516101

(M) 9480169381

5. Date of first appointment in : University of Mysore

Service Order No. D.12/293/86-87/

dated 10 September 1987 - to the present

6. Date of Appointment in the : University Order No. ET7/391//2008-09 (5)

present position in the dated 3rd November 2009 with effect from

University (as Professor) 15.11.2007

7. a) Age : 52 years

b) Date of Birth : 9.7.1959

c) Sex : Female

8. Category : OBC

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9. a) Academic Qualification

Sl.

No.

Examination

passed

University/

Institution

Month

and year

Class

obtained Subject

1 B.A. Bangalore

University April 1980 First Class

History,

Economics,

Political

Science

2 M.A. Bangalore

University April 1983 First Rank

Political

Science

3 M.Phil. Bangalore

University

January

1986 First Rank

Political

Science

4 Ph.D. Mysore

University July 1994 Awarded

Political

Science

b) Additional Certificate(s) Courses/Training

Sl.

No.

Examination

Passed Institution Year

Class

obtained

1

Certificate

Course in

Kannada

Directorate of Kannada

and Culture, Government

of Karnataka and Central

Institute of Indian

Languages

2002 First Class

10. Area of Specialization

Policy Studies

Karnataka Government and Politics

Tribal Studies/Tribal Education

Public Administration

International Relations

11. Post-Graduate Teaching : 24 years

Research Experience after Ph.D. : 17 years

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2. Profession Related contribution

1. Institutional Governance Responsibilities

Sl.

No. Position Held From To

1 Chairperson 2010 2012

(May)

2 BOS Chairperson 2010 2013

(September)

3 PG Council Member 2010-11 Till date

4 Arts Faculty Member 2006 Till date

5 UGC SAP Coordinator 2011 2016

6 BOE Chairperson 2004 -

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Member, Selection Committee for

Selection of Guest Faculty, University

of Mysore

2011 -

8 Member, College Development

Council, University of Mysore 2011 Till date

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Course Coordinator

Refresher Course in Political Science,

(UGC Academic Staff College,

University of Mysore)

07.09-2004

to

27.09-2004

2. Membership in Profession Related Committees/Bodies

Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi (Life Member)

Indian Political Science Association (Life Member)

Indian History Congress (Annual Member)

Linguistic Society of India, Pune (Life Member)

Karnataka Political Science Teacher’s Association (Life Member)

Andhra Pradesh History Congress (Life Member)

Dravidian Linguistic Association, Kerala (Life Member)

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3. Participation in Short-Term Training Courses

Sl.No. Year University Programme Nature of Duty

1 28.5.1991 to

22.6.1991

University

of Mysore

UGC Sponsored

Refresher Course

Training

(Academic)

2 17.10.1994 to

12.11.1994

University

of Mysore

UGC Sponsored

Refresher Course

Training

(Academic)

3 15.11.2007 to

05.12.2007 Madras

UGC Sponsored

Refresher Course

Training

(Academic)

4. Membership of Professional Associations, Committees, Board of Studies,

Editorial Committees of Journals

Years University BOS Editorial

Committees Others

2000-till date Mysore

University

BOS

Member - -

2005-2006 and

2010-2011

Mangalore

University - - BOE Member

2010-2012 Kuvempu

University - - BOE Member

2000- till date Mysore

University - - BOE Member

2008 Yogi Vemana

University - - BOE Member

2006-2010 Gulbarga

University - - BOE Member

2008 University of

Kerala - - BOE Member

2009-2010 Karnatak

University - - BOE Member

2009-2010-11 Bangalore

University - - BOE Member

2010-2012

Government

College PG

(Autonomous

Mandya)

BOS

Member - -

2008-2010 - -

Editorial

Committee

Member for the

Journal titled,

Asian Journal of

Development

Matters (ISSN

0973-9629)

-

2011-2013

J.S.S. College of

Arts, Commerce

and Science

(Autonomous

College), Mysore

BOS

Member - -

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5. Research and Related Contribution

1. Research Project

1. UGC Major Research Project entitled, “A Study On The Functioning of

Ashram Schools In Tribal Areas Of Karnataka”, 2006-2009, Rs. 5,24,400, F.5-

86/2005 (HRP) dated 31st March 2006.

2. UGC Minor Research Project entitled, “Government Policy Regarding

Development Of Tribal Language And Tribal Education In Karnataka”,

University of Mysore, 2001-2003, Rs. 10,000, DV. 5 (DV.3)/13D/2000-2001,

dated 4.12.2001.

2. Research Guidance

Successfully guided three candidates for Ph.D. programme on the following

topics:

1. “The Cauvery Water Dispute: A Study In Conflict Resolution”, 2000.

2. “Environmental Movements In Karnataka: A Socio-Political Study Of

Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada Districts”, 2010.

3. “Urban Governance In Karnataka: A Critical Study Of Bangalore Municipal

Corporation from 1990-2006”, 2010.

3. M.Phil. Guidance

Successfully guided three candidates for M.Phil. Programme on the following

topics:

1. Role Of NGOs In Rural Development: An Analytical Study Of Selected NGOs

In Mandya District.

2. E-governance and Service Delivery In Karnataka With Special Reference to

Bhoomi Project In Hunsur and Periyapatna Taluks.

3. Tribal Development In Karnataka With Special Reference to Mysore District.

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4. Research Guidance At Present

At present guiding nine students for Ph.D. Research Programme

1. “Education Policy In Kerala With Special Reference to Christians and Muslim

Minorities”.

2. “Dynamics Of Administration In Karnataka With Special Reference to Kengal

Hunumanthiah Regime”.

3. “Role Of Village Authority Council In Administration and Development Of

Poumai, Mao and Maram Naga Tribe In Senapati District Of Manipur State”.

4. “Empowerment of Women through Self Help Groups: A Case Study Of

Mandya District In Karnataka”.

5. “Identity Politics And Assertion Among Muslims: A Case Study Of Coastal

Karnataka”.

6. “Role of Gram Sabha In Rural Development: A Comparative Study Of

Chickmangular and Bellary Districts”.

7. “A Study on Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee

Programme in Mysore District”.

8. “Regional Imbalances In Karnataka”.

9. “E-governance and Service Delivery In Karnataka With Special Reference to

Bhoomi Project In Mysore District”.

5. Adjudication of Ph.D. Thesis

Adjudicated the following Ph.D. Thesis.

1. “Social Change Among Pambadas”, Department of Tribal Studies, Kannada

University, Hampi, 2008.

2. “An Analytical Study On Tribal Development with Special Reference To Jenu

Kuruba And Koraga Primitive Tribes, Department of Tribal Studies, Kannada

University, Hampi, 2008.

3. “Municipal Administration In Karnataka – A Case Study Of Tumkur

Municipality”, Department of Political Science, Bangalore University, 2010.

4. “Role of Panchayat Raj Institutions In Rural Development With Special

Reference To Ananthapur District Of Andhra Pradesh”, Sri Krishnadevaraya

University, Ananthapur, 2010.

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5. “Role Of Trade Unions In Industrial Development Of India – A Case Study of

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant”, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, 2010.

6. “Sociological Study Of Denotified Tribes Of Karnataka”, Department of Tribal

Studies, Kannada University, Hampi, 2010.

7. “Tribal Welfare Administration In Andhra Pradesh With Special Reference To

Kurnool District”, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, 2011.

8. “Administration Of Health Schemes With Special Reference To Ananthapur

District”, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapur, 2011.

9. “Women Leadership In Indian Political Process – A Case Study Of

Visakhapatnam District Assembly Constituencies, Andhra Pradesh in 2009

General Elections”, Andhra University, 2011.

10. “Tribal Development Administration – A Study of Tripura Tribal Areas

Autonomous District Council”, (Ph.D. Provisional Registration), Assam

University, Silchar.

6. Seminars, Conferences, Workshops Organised

1. Organised one-day State Level Workshop on Human Rights in India (Concept,

Issues and Policy) sponsored by State Human Rights Commission on

11th April 2011.

2. National Human Rights Commission in Collaboration with the Department of

Studies in Political Science, University of Mysore organised National Seminar

on “Good Governance, Human Rights and Judiciary” on 3rd and 4th October

2011.

3. Organised a one-day Seminar on “Dr. Zakir Hussain – Nai Taleen and

Contemporary Education” on 15th March, 2011.

4. Organised M. Mallikarjun Swamy Endowment Lecture 1 on “Protection of

Human Rights in India: The Constitutional Obligations” on 30th September

2010.

5. Organised a one day lecture programme on 24th April 2011, by Prof. Neelagiri

Talwar, Prof. D. Anand and Prof. Hanasogi Somashekar on the occasion of

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 120 Birthday Programme.

6. Organised “Suvarna Manasa – 2011” – Academic Exhibition in Celebration of

Golden Jubilee of Manasagangotri Campus from 15th to 22nd February 2011.

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7. Organised M. Mallikarjuna Swamy Endowment Lecture 2 on “Jan Lok Pal Bill

– Varied Perspectives” by Prof. Mallapuram G. Venkatesh on 28th October

2011.

8. Organised Two-Day UGC SAP Sponsored National Seminar on “Politics in

India With Special Reference To Social Exclusion”, on 28th and 29th February

2012.

7. Special Lectures Organised

1. Special Lecture on “Why Tibet Should Be Free” by Retd. Captain

Sri Rajagopal on 18th November 2010 in Department of Studies in Political

Science.

2. Special Lecture by Prof. Satyanarayana Sangeeta, ISEC, Bangalore on

“Governance And Development” on 11th November 2010 in Department of

Studies in Political Science.

3. Special Lecture by Prof. G. Haragopal, University of Hyderabad on

“Globalisation And Public Administration” on 6th September 2011 in

Department of Studies in Political Science.

4. Special Lecture by Sri N. Ravi and Sri M. Ravi, All India Anti Imperalist

Forum, Bangalore on “Imperalism – Its Economic and Military Onslaught” on

21st November 2011 in Department of Studies in Political Science.

8. (A) Books Published

1. Karnatakadalli Adalitha Bhasha Neethi Mathu Adara Jari (Administrative

Language Policy And Its Implementation In Karnataka) (in Kannada), Mysore,

Chetana Book House, 1997.

2. Karnataka Government And Politics, Mysore, Chetana Book House, 1998.

3. The Language Policy Of Karnataka, Hampi, 2001.

4. Indo Pakistan Relations 1947-1972, Mysore, Udayavani Printers and

Publishers, 2008.

5. Problems Of Tribal Education In India: Issues And Prospects, New Delhi,

Kanishka Publishers, 2009.

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(B) Book Review

1. The Language Policy of Karnataka, The Hindu, 6th October 2001.

2. The Language Policy of Karnataka, Prajanudi, 3rd November 2001.

3. The Language Policy of Karnataka, Indian Linguistics, Vol. 63, 2002.

4. The Language Policy of Karnataka, Ithias, Vol. XXIX, No. 1 & 2, January-

December 2003.

9. Papers/Articles Published

1. “Political Development Of Karnataka Since 1956”, in Encyclopaedia, Gujarat

Vishvakosh Trust, 1992.

2. “Need For A Realistic Language Policy”, Deccan Herald, Bangalore,

11.12.1994.

3. “Language And Politics In Karnataka”, Department of Studies in Political

Science, Manasagangotri, Mysore in Souvenir, 15th Annual Conference of

Indian Public Administration Association, 1995.

4. “Dynamics Of Language Politics In Karnataka”, Central Institute Of Indian

Languages, 1995 in Language Of Political Discourse in India.

5. “Priority For Mother Tongue”, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, 6.10.1996.

6. “Pakistan: A Troubled Polity”, Third Concept, Vol. 10, No. 118, December

1996.

7. “Executive vs Judiciary Confrontation In Pakistan”, Third Concept, Vol. 11,

No. 132, February 1998, pp. 11-13.

8. “Cauvery Water Dispute”, Third Concept, Vol. 11, No. 122-23, April-May

1997, pp. 59-61.

9. “Seeds Of Democracy In Mysore Kingdom – The Representative Assembly”,

Star Of Mysore (Dasara Special Issue), 9th December, 1997.

10. “Political Instability In Nepal”, Third Concept, Vol. 12, No. 136, June 1998,

pp. 18-19.

11. “New States Re-organisation Commission”, Third Concept, Vol. 12, No. 140,

October 1998, pp. 47-49.

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12. “Rayabari” (Ambassador in Kannada), Monograph Published in Kannada

Vishwakosha (Encyclopaedia), Vol. 13, 1998, Mysore Prasaranga, University

of Mysore, Mysore, pp. 946-947.

13. “Administrative Language Policy And Its Implementation In Karnataka”, in

B.D. Jayaram, K.S. Rajyashree, (ed), Goals And Strategies Of Development Of

Indian Languages, Mysore, Central Institute Of Indian Languages, 1998,

pp. 229-249.

14. “Language And Recruitment In Karnataka – The Problem And Policy”,

Institute For The Study Of Developing Areas, Vol. 8, No. 2, 3, 4,

April-December 1998, pp. 209-222.

15. “Language and Electoral Politics in Karnataka”, Kerala Journal of Social

Sciences, Vol. III & IV, No. 1 & 2, July-Dec 1998-99.

16. “Administrative Language Policy And Its Implementation In Karnataka” in

Goals And Strategies Of Development of Indian Languages, CIIL, Mysore,

1998.

17. “Sarvodaya As A Strategy For Development”, in Ghandhi’s Legacy And New

Human Civilization, New Delhi, 1999.

18. “Tribal Languages And Tribal Education”, Social Action, Vo. 50, No. 4,

Oct-Dec 2000.

19. “Language Movements And Agitations In The Evolution Of The Kannada

Language Policy In Karnataka”, ISDA, Vol. 10; Nos. 1 & 2, Jan-June 2000.

20. “Linguistic Re-Organisation Of States – The Nehru Approach”, Itihas,

Vol. XXVI, Nos. 1 & 2, Jan to Dec 2000.

21. “Language Policy And The Working Of Indian Federal Process”, Social

Action, Vol. 51, No. 3, July-Sept 2001.

22. “Women In The Panchayat Raj Institutions – A Case Study Of Karnataka”,

ISDA, Vol. 11, No. 3, July-Sept 2001.

23. “The Language Policy Process In Karnataka”, SAJOSPS, Vol. 2, No. 1,

July-Dec 2001.

24. “A Historical Background Of The Cauvery Water Dispute”, PIHC, Amritsar,

2002.

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25. “Curriculum At The Primary Stage In The Tribal Schools Of Andhra Pradesh”,

PAPHC, Tirupati, 2003.

26. “Government Policy Towards Development Of Tribal Language And Tribal

Education In Karnataka”, Karnataka Journal Of Politics, No. 4, Feb 2004.

27. “Literacy Of Scheduled Tribe Children In Tribal Schools Of Andhra Pradesh”,

PAPHC, Vijayawada, 2004.

28. “Language And National Integration In India”, Itihas, Vol. XXXI, Nos. 1 & 2,

Jan-Dec 2005.

29. “Party System And Coalition Politics In India”, Karnataka Journal of Politics,

Vol. 5, 2005.

30. “The Language Problem In India”, Journal of Political Science, Vol. 1, No. 1,

Feb 2005.

31. “Language: Constitutional Provisions – Curriculum Transaction Through

Tribal Dialects”, ISDA, Vol. 16, No. 2 & 3, April-Sept 2005.

32. “Education Through Tribal Languages In Andhra Pradesh: Issues And

Prospects”, Journal of Political Science, Vol. 2, No. 2, Nov. 2006.

33. “Bilingual Education In Tribal Schools Of Andhra Pradesh”, ISDA, Vol. 16,

No. 1 & 2, Jan-March & April-June 2006.

34. “A Historical Background Of The Ganga Water Dispute Between India and

Bangladesh”, Itihas, Vol. XXXII, Jan to Dec 2006.

35. “Ashram School Education In Karnataka”, Karnataka Journal of Politics,

Vol. 7, 2007.

36. “Relevance Of United Nations In Today’s Global Situation”, Journal of Social

Sciences And Humanities, Vol. 4, No. 1, Nov 2006. (The Islamia University of

Bahamalpur, Pakistan).

37. “Educational Deprivation In Primitive Tribal Groups Of Karnataka: Some

Preliminary Observations”, ISDA Journal, Vol. 17, No. 1 & 2, Jan-March &

April-June 2007.

38. “A Historical Survey Of Ex-Criminal Tribes Of Karnataka: A Case Study Of

Princely Mysore”, Asia Pacific Review Of Rural And Tribal Issues, Vol. 1,

No. 1, December 2007.

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39. “Educational Status Of Indigenous People In Karnataka”, Participative

Development, Vol. 6, No. 2, July-Dec 2007.

40. “Impact Of Language On Karnataka Politics”, in Karnataka Government And

Politics, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2007.

41. “Freedom Movement: The Epic Struggle” in Perspectives On Indian National

Movement, Souvenir, Marimallappa Women’s Arts And Commerce College,

Mysore, 2007.

42. “E-Governance Initiatives In Karnataka – An Appraisal”, IASSI Quarterly,

Vol. 26, No. 1, July-Sept 2007.

43. “Natives Education In Karnataka: An Unsolicited Agenda”, Journal Of

Development And Social Change, Vol. 4, No. 3 & 4, April-June & July-Sept

2007.

44. “Good Governance: Concept, Issues And Constraints”, Asian Journal Of

Development Matters, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2007.

45. “Tribal Dances of Andhra Pradesh”, Budakattu Adhyayana, Vol. IV, Issues 1 &

2, Jan-June and July-Dec 2007, Department of Tribal Studies, Kannada

University, Hampi.

46. “Human Rights And Tribal: Special Reference To Language And Education”,

in Human Rights: Many Sides To A Coin, Regal Publications, New Delhi,

2008.

47. “Problems In Educating Indigenous Children: A Case Study Of Paniya Tribe

Of Karnataka”, Dravidian Studies, Vol. V and VI, No. 3-4 & 1-2, 2008.

48. “Forgotten Communities And Ignored Claims: Human Rights And Tribal

Education In India”, Asian Journal Of Development Matters, Vol. 2, No. 1,

April 2008.

49. “Nuclear Issue in Indo-Pakistan Relations”, Proceedings of Indian History

Congress, New Delhi, University of Delhi, 2008.

50. “E-governance And Service Delivery In India: An Analytical Framework”, in

Developmental Issues In India: A Contemporary Debate, ABD Publishers,

Jaipur, 2009.

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51. “Capacity Building Of Urban Local Bodies For Good Urban Governance”,

Asian Journal Of Development Matters, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 2009.

52. “Interlinking Of Rivers In Western Ghats: Environmentalism And Conflicting

Interests”, Asian Journal of Development Matters, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 2009.

53. “Good Governance And Democracy: The Way Forward”, in Developmental

Issues In India: A Contemporary Debate, ABD Publishers, Jaipur, 2009.

54. “Citizen’s Participation In Local Governance – A Study Of Wards Committee

In Bangalore Municipal Corporation”, ISDA, Vol. 19, No. 1, Jan-Mar 2009.

55. “Good Governance and Development: A Perspective” in Kanak Kanti Bagchi

Ed, Good Governance and Development: An Indian Perspective, New Delhi,

Abhijeet Publications, 2009.

56. “I will not Attend School: Listen What Ethnic children Say”, Vanyajati,

Vol. LVII, No. 2, April 2009.

57. “Environmentalism and Forest Rights of Tribals in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi

and Uttara Kannada Districts of Karnataka”, Artha Journal of Social Sciences,

Vol. 8, No. 1, January-June 2009 (co-author).

58. “Analyzing Political Dimensions of the Naxalite Movement” in Pradip Basu

Ed Book, Discourses on Naxalite Movement 1967-2009: Insights Into Radical

Left Politics, Kolkata, Setu Prakashani, 2010.

59. “The Minorities In India and The Role of Education in the Nation Building”,

Journal of Political Science, Vol. VI, No. 1, April 2010.

60. “Krishna Water Dispute – A Historical Background” in M.R. Biju Ed,

Development Issues in Contemporary India, New Delhi, Concept Publishing

Company Private Limited, 2010.

61. “Democracy in India: A Perspective”, Karnataka Journal of Politics, Vol. 12,

January 2011.

62. “Panchayat Raj System in Karnataka”, Social Science in Perspective, Vol. 12,

Nos. 3 & 4, July-Sept, Oct-Dec 2010.

63. Inter-State Water Disputes and Role of India’s Federal Institutions”, My

Society, University of Mysore, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2007.

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64. “Democratic Panchayatism In India”, Participative Development, Vol. 9,

No. 1, January-June 2010 (co-author).

65. “Indigenous Political Institution – Village Authority Council In Manipur Naga

Hills”, Journal of Political Science, Vol. 7, No. 1, April 2011 (co-author).

10. Papers Presented In Conferences/Seminars/Workshops/Chair Sessions

1. Participated in a Seminar on Women And Development, Organised by

Maharani’s College, Mysore on 2nd February 1990, Presented a paper titled,

Women and Politics in India at the Seminar.

2. Attended National Seminar On The Nehru Era: One Hundred Years In

Retrospect, Organised by Department of Political Science, University of

Mysore, Mysore from 5th to 7th January 1990.

3. Attended a National Seminar on Jawaharlal Nehru And The Dynamics Of

Indian Democracy, Organised by Department of Political Science, Karnatak

University, Dharwad on 25th-27th March 1991. Presented a paper titled,

Linguistic Re-Organisation Of States – The Nehru Approach at the Seminar.

4. Attended a National Seminar on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Organised by

Department of Political Science, University of Mysore, Mysore, from 15th to

17th February 1991. Presented a paper titled Ambedkar’s Views On Linguistic

Re-Organisation of States at the Seminar.

5. Participated in Orientation Course – “Women’s Studies What and Why”

Conducted by the Centre for Women’s Studies, University of Mysore from

31st March to 8th April 1992.

6. Attended a Seminar on Individual Rights, Social Mobility And Language

Choice, Organised by CIIL, Mysore from 6th to 8th February 1994. Presented a

paper entitled, Language And Recruitment In Karnataka at the Seminar.

7. Participated in an Informal Seminar on Language Dominance, Organised by

CIIL, Mysore on 24th and 25th January 1995.

8. Participated in UGC SAP Seminar on Socio-Political Movements In South

India Organised by Department of Politics and Public Administration,

University of Madras on 28th and 29th February 1996. Presented a paper

entitled, “Language Movement And Agitations In Karnataka” at the Seminar.

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9. Participated in a National Seminar on Gandhi’s Legacy And A New Human

Civilization, Organised by Department of Political Science and Development

Administration, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram on 26th and 27th

March 1998. Presented a paper titled Gandhi And Social Revolution:

Sarvodaya As A Strategy For Development at the Seminar.

10. Participated in a Seminar on The National Agenda Of The New Government:

Administrative Dimensions, Organised by Indian Institute Of Public

Administration – Mysore Local Branch on 7th October 1998 at Administrative

Training Institute, Mysore. Presented a paper titled, Politico-Administrative

Dimensions at the Seminar.

11. Attended a Seminar on Women And Activism held on 7th and 8th December

1998 at the Center for Women’s Studies, University of Mysore.

12. Elections 1999 – Impact held at Department of Political Science, University of

Mysore, 26 & 27 October 1999. Presented a paper titled “Parliamentary

Elections, 1999”.

13. 23rd All India Conference of Linguists held at Centre For Advanced Study Of

Linguistics, Annamalai University, 6th to 8th December 2000. Presented a paper

titled “The Language Policy Process In Karnataka”.

14. 3rd International Conference On South Asian Languages held at University of

Hyderabad, 4th to 6th January 2001. Presented a paper titled, “The Language

Problem In India”.

15. 63rd Session Of Indian History Congress, held at Guru Nanak Dev University,

Amritsar, 28th to 30th December 2002. Presented a paper entitled, “A Historical

Background Of The Cauvery Water Dispute”.

16. 27th Annual Session Of Andhra Pradesh History Congress held at

Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, 4th and 5th January 2003.

17. 28th Annual Session Of Andhra Pradesh History Congress held at Andhra

Loyala College, Vijayawada, 3rd and 4th January 2004. Presented a paper titled,

“The Problems Associated With The Literacy Of Scheduled Tribe Children In

The Tribal Schools Of Andhra Pradesh”.

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18. Multilingual Education With Special Focus On Tribal Education held at CIIL,

Mysore, 25th to 27th October 2005. The programme was jointly organised by

UNESCO, CIIL, NCERT & UNICEF.

19. Participated in National Seminar On Intellectual Property Rights: Its Different

Facets held at Department of Political Science, University of Mysore, 26th &

27th September 2005.

20. National Seminar On Quality Education In Tribal Area held at Hyderabad,

30th August to 1st September 2005. Presented a paper titled, “Bilingual

Education Model In Tribal Schools Of Andhra Pradesh”.

21. Participated in 30th Annual Session of Andhra Pradesh History Congress held

at Siddipet, Medak District, Andhra Pradesh, 7th & 8th January 2006.

22. National Seminar On Denotified – Nomadic Tribes In India: Issues And

Perspectives held at University of Pune, 5th & 6th January 2007. Presented a

paper titled, “A Historical Background Of The Ex-Criminal Tribes In Princely

Mysore”.

23. 8th Karnataka State Level Political Science Teacher’s Conference held at

Bangalore, 2nd and 3rd March 2007. Presented a paper titled, “Ashram School

Education In Karnataka”.

24. National Seminar On A New Approach To Indian National Movement held at

Mallamma-Marimallappa Women’s Arts and Commerce College, Mysore,

4th & 5th September 2007. Contributed a paper titled, “Freedom Movement:

The Epic Struggle” to the Souvenir.

25. 68th Session Of Indian History Congress, held at Delhi University, 28th to 30th

December 2007. Presented a paper titled, “Nuclear Issue In Indo-Pakistan

Relations”.

26. 32nd Annual Session Of Andhra Pradesh History Congress held at Kakatiya

University, Warangal, 6th and 7th January 2008. Presented a paper titled,

“Krishna Water Dispute: A Historical Background”.

27. Silver Jubilee UGC International Seminar On Public Affairs and Governance:

Challenges And Strategies, held at Anna Centre for Public Affairs, 24th & 25th

January 2008. Presented a paper titled, “E-governance Initiatives In Karnataka

– An Appraisal”.

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28. 33rd Session Of Andhra Pradesh History Congress held at Kurnool,

Andhra Pradesh, 3rd and 4th January 2009. Presented a paper titled, “Water and

Federalism: India’s Institutions Governing Interstate River Water”.

29. UGC Sponsored National Seminar On Students Role In Quality Assurance,

held at Silver Jubilee Government College, Kurnool on 11th and 12th December

2008. Presented a paper titled, “Student’s Role In Quality Assurance At PG

Level”. Chaired a Session at the Seminar.

30. UGC National Seminar On Quality Enhancement And Sustenance In

Autonomous Education Institutions, held at Nandyal on 28th February and 1st

March 2009. Presented a paper titled, “Quality Enhancement And Sustenance

In Higher Education In Autonomous Institution By Use Of Information

Technology. Chaired a Session at the Seminar.

31. Attended the Karnataka State Political Science Teachers Conference held at

Mysore on 28 and 29 December 2009. Chaired two Sessions at the Conference.

32. Participated in two-day Seminar on Planning and Development in Karnataka:

Sectoral Issues and Challenges Organised by Department of Political Science,

Bangalore University on 13 & 14 May 2010 at Bangalore.

33. Participated in the National Convention on 50 percent Reservations for

Women in Rural and Urban Local Bodies: A Way Forward for Inclusive

Growth in Contemporary India held at Tirupati on 20 and 21 August 2010 by

Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India.

34. Attended State Level Workshop of Public Administration Scholars of

Karnataka on the theme “Forging Links With Academic and Research

Institutions In Karnataka To Promote A Better Understanding Of The Theory

And Practice Of Public Administration” at Bangalore on 20th and 21st May

2011, Organised by Indian Institute of Public Administration, Karnataka

Regional Branch.

35. Participated in Conference on Issues Concerning Tribal Women And Children

on 30th and 31st May 2011 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi Organised by

Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India.

36. Attended the 13th State Level Political Science Teachers Annual Conference at

Mangalore University on 27th and 28th January 2012 organised by Mangalore

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University Political Science Teachers Association in Association with

Karnataka State Political Science Teachers Association. Chaired a Session on

“Contemporary Challenges to Democracy Administrative Reforms” at the

Conference. Also presented a paper on, “Language and India’s Federal

Process” at the Conference.

37. Attended two-day UGC National Seminar on Social Reform and Education –

A Tool of Women Empowerment: Some Reflections held at S.K.V.T. College,

Rajahmundry on 18th and 19th March 2012. Presented a paper titled, Political

Empowerment of Women Through Better Participation And Representation In

Indian Politics. Also Chaired a Session on “Issues Before The Present Society

To Empower Women” at the Seminar.

38. Attended two-day State Level Seminar on Missing Girls And Women: Issues

and Implications held on 23rd and 24th January 2012 Organised by Centre for

the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, University of Mysore.

Chaired a Session on “Rehabilitation and Reformation” at the Seminar.

39. Participated in 2-day National Seminar on Religion and Social Transformation

organised by Department of Comparative Dravidian Literature and Philosophy,

Dravidian University in Collaboration with Academy of Higher Education,

Bangalore at Dravidian University, Kuppam on 16th and 17th August 2010.

Presented a paper entitled “Religion In A Secular Society – Is The Secular

Character Under Threat?” at the Seminar. Also Chaired a Session at the

Seminar.

40. Participated in two-day National Seminar on “Dominance, Resistance and

Social Change in South India” Sponsored by ICHR and UGC on 1st and 2nd

February 2011 Organised by Department of History, K.M.C.P.G. Studies

(Autonomous), Puducherry. Presented a paper titled, “Leadership and Social

Change In Karnataka: A Case Study of Devaraj Urs”.

41. Participated in two-day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Globalization:

Emerging Trends In Indian Entrepreneurship on 2nd and 3rd March 2012

Organised by Department of Commerce, Silver Jubilee Government College

(A), Kurnool.

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42. Participated in three-days National Seminar on Electoral Reforms Organised

by C. Achutha Menon Study Centre, Thiruvananthapuram and Indira Gandhi

National Open University, New Delhi from 8th to 10th July 2010 at K.V.

Surendranath Hall, Thiruvananthapuram. Presented a paper entitled, “Elections

In India: Agenda For Electoral Reforms” at the Seminar.

43. Participated in International Conference on Restructuring Political Science In

The Age of Globalisation Organised by Department of Political Science,

Karnatak University at Dharwad from 25th to 27th March 2011. Presented a

paper entitled, “Transnational Terrorism In The Discourse On Globalisation: A

Perspective” at the Conference. Chaired a Session on 27th March 2011 at the

Conference.

44. Monitored a Seminar on Political Empowerment Of Women At Grassroot

Level and Political Corruption, at Academic Staff College, Mysore on

29th June 2000.

45. Attended and Participated in a Workshop on Guiding Research In

International Relations, Sponsored by American Research Center, Hyderabad

and Department Of Studies In Political Science, Mangalore University at

Mangalore on 4th and 5th April 1997.

46. Attended a Regional Workshop on Women Leadership At The Grassroot

Level, Organised by Department of Political Science and Development

Administration, Gandhigram Rural Institute and Institute For The Study Of

Developing Areas, at Trivandrum on 3rd and 4th November 2000. Presented a

Paper titled, Women In The Panchayat Raj Institutions – A Case Study Of

Karnataka, at the Workshop.

47. Four Day Programme On “Improvement of Literacy Rate of Scheduled Tribe

Children In Andhra Pradesh”, held at Regional Institute Education, Mysore,

29th February to 3rd March 2000.

48. UGC Sponsored Workshop On Women Leadership At The Grassroot Level,

held at Achutha Menon Foundation, Trivandrum, 3rd & 4th November 2000.

Presented a paper titled, “Women In The Panchayat Raj Institutions – A Case

Study Of Karnataka”.

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49. UGC SAP Sponsored Workshop On Nomadic Tribes In Karnataka, held at

Kannada University, Hampi, 30th & 31st January 2007.

50. Delivered a talk at Two-Day Seminar-cum-Workshop on Policing: Reaching

Out To The Minorities on 8th and 9th August 2011 for Police Officers at

Karnataka Police Academy, Mysore.

11. Special Lectures/Extension Activities

1. Talk on, “Language And Politics In India And Karnataka”, Academic Staff

College, Mysore, 10th March 1998.

2. Talk on, “Language Problems In India”, Academic Staff College, Mysore,

5th January 1999.

3. Gave a Talk on Indian And Neighbourhood Diplomacy at Academic Staff

College, Mysore on 2nd November 1999.

4. Gave a Talk on Indian Republic: Some Reflections as the Chief Guest at the

Republic Day Celebrations held at JSS Women’s College, Mysore on

26th January 2001.

5. Talk on, “Relevance Of UN In Today’s Global Situation” in connection with

celebration of UN’s Day at Regional Institute of Education, Mysore,

29th October, 2004.

6. Talk on, “Language Problem And Language Policy In Contemporary India”,

Academic Staff College, Mysore, 17th October 2005.

7. Talk on, “Indian Democracy”, Academic Staff College, Mysore, 24th October

2005.

8. Special Lecture entitled, “Role Of Bureaucracy In India”, Mallamma-

Marimallappa Women’s Arts and Commerce College, Mysore, 22nd March

2007.

9. Talk on, “Principles Of Public Administration”, Interactive Programme, IIPA

Mysore Local Branch, Maharani’s Arts College, 1st February 2007.

10. Delivered Two Special Lectures at Department of Politics and Public

Administration, University of Madras, on “Good Governance and Democracy”

and “Language Politics in India” on 29th and 30th July 2009.

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11. Gave two Special Lectures for Post-Graduate students at Maharani’s College,

Mysore on “Good Governance” and “E-Governance” on 11th and 15th

December 2009.

12. Delivered Two Lectures at Academic Staff College, University of Mysore on

8th January 2010 on “Human Rights of the Indian Poor” and “Tribal Education

In India: A Human Right Perspective”.

13. Talk on “Corruption and Human Rights” at Academic Staff College,

University of Mysore on 10th September 2011.

14. Talk on “International Protection of Human Rights at Academic Staff College,

University of Mysore on 16th September 2011.

15. Special Lecture on “Women and Political Participation In India – Need For A

Fair Share” at Basudev Somani College, Mysore on 13th March 2011.

16. Talk on “Good Governance and Democracy” at Banumaiah Science and Arts

College, Mysore on 13th September 2011.

17. Talk on “After Post Graduation What?” Organised by ABVP and

Manasagangotri Yuva Pratisthana at Gandhi Bhavan on 28th March 2007.

18. Chief Guest At The Republic Day Celebrations at JSS Women’s College,

Mysore, 26th January 2001.

19. Acted as a Course Coordinator for the 9th Refresher Course in Political

Science, UGC Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, 2004.

20. Acted as a Moderator for UGC sponsored Seminar on “Women and Political

Governance”, Teresian College, Mysore, 29th July 2004.

21. Attended the Review of the Soliga Siddi Textbooks, National Institute of

Advanced Studies, Bangalore, 2005.

22. Acted as Jury Member for Youth Parliament Programme, Jawahar Navodaya

Vidyalaya, Hondarabalu, 28th November 2006.

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12. Awards, Honours/Recognitions

1. Awarded “Shiksha Rattan Puraskar by India International Friendship Society

For Meritorious Services, Outstanding Performance And Remarkable Role,

New Delhi, 18th November 2008.

2. Received Two Gold Medals for obtaining First Rank in M.A. – Sri Kengal

Hanumanthaiah and Sri Jayachamarajendra Wadeyar Gold Medals.

3. Secured First Rank in M.Phil.

4. Secured First Class in Kannada Certificate Course.

5. Received the highest marks for Teaching under “IQAC – Assessment of the

Faculty Scheme”, 2006.

6. Paper Setter for KPSC Examination, 2008, 2009.

7. Paper Setter for Department of Public Instruction, Centralised Admission Cell,

Bangalore, 2007, 2008, 2012.

Place: Mysore Signature of the Faculty

Name: DR. MIDATALA RANI

Date: 5.4.2012 Designation: Professor