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Ms Abida Begum
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 13-10-2008
E-mail: abida@mids.ac.in

Title: History of Muslim Women Education in Colonial Tamil Nadu.

Guide: Dr S Anandhi

Abstract:

Mr Anbu Packiaraj
Fellowship: RBI Fellowship
Date of Joining: 16-10-2006
E-mail:

Title: Agricultural Transformation in Tamil Nadu.

Guide: Prof K Nagaraj.

Abstract:

Mr. Aparajay Kumar Singh
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 24-09-2009
E-mail: aparajay@mids.ac.in

Title: Perpetuation of social and educational backwardness.

Abstract:

Ms Ann George
Fellowship: RBI Fellowship
Date of Joining: 09-02-2004
E-mail: ann.t.george@gmail.com

Title: Issues on Well-being.
[Submitted]
Guide: Prof. Padmini Swaminathan

Abstract:

Mr M Arivalagan
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 13-02-2003
E-mail: saattru@yahoo.co.in

Title: Forests, Environmental Change and Tribal Communities in Colonial Tamil Nadu.

Guide: Prof A R Venkatachalapathy

Abstract:

Ms N A Arivukkarasi
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 16-10-2006
E-mail: arasi@mids.ac.in

Title: Structure and Transformation of Household Industries in Tamil Nade with special reference to Silk Weaving.

Guide: Prof K Nagaraj

Abstract:

Mr J Balasubramanian
Fellowship: M & EA Fellowship
Date of Joining: 02-11-2004
E-mail:karisalbalu@gmail.com
          balu@mids.ac.in

Title: Dalits and Print Media: A Historical Study.

Guide: Prof A R Venkatachalapathy

Abstract:

Mr K Bharathidasan
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 01-04-2011
E-mail: bharathidasan.k@mids.ac.in

Title: Recovering Outcaste History: A Case Study of Arunthathiyars in Colonial Tamil Nadu.

Guide: Dr S Anandhi

Abstract:

Ms A Bhavana
FellowshipL M & EA Fellowship
Date of Joining: 16-10-2007
E-mail: bhavana@mids.ac.in

Title: Special Economic Zones: Contributions and Controversies.

Guide: Dr G S Ganesh Prasad

Abstract: The current study attempts to look into the evolution and development of Special Economic Zones in the country.  Briefly, trying to address the objectives of the Special Economic Zones and the issues surrounding them namely Exports, Investment and Land Acquisition scenario in the economy.

Mr Chandra Sekhara Bahinipati Fellowships: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 30-10-2006
E-mail: chandra@midsa.ac.in

Title: Climate Change Environmental Implications & Adaptive Strategies.

Guide: Dr L Venktachalam

Abstract:

Mr P Chandrasekaran
Fellowships: ICSSR Fellowship 
Date of Joining: 02-12-2007
E-mail: chandrasekaran@mids.ac.in

Title: The Economic Valuation of Health Impact.

Guide Dr L Venktachalam.

Abstract: The present study focuses on economic valuation of health impacts caused by water pollution form the bleaching and dying units in Tiruppur region, Tamil Nadu, India. Since the damage cost imposed by the industrial activities is not being properly accounted for in the measurement of regional sustainable development, the present study utilizes both revealed preference as well as stated preference methods to estimate such as damage, focusing mainly on the human health. This will help formulating appropriate welfare measures and environmental policies in order to improve the human well being in this region.

Ms. E Deepa
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 25-09-2009
E-mail: deepa@mids.ac.in

Title: Gender and Informal Sector - A Case Study on Women Domestic Workers in Chennai City.

Guide:

Abstract:

Mr V Gandhiraj
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 03-11-2004
E-mail: gandhiraj@mids.ac.in
           vgrajmids@yahoo.com

Title: Tank Irrigation in Tamil Nadu.

Guide: Dr K Sivasubramaniyan

Abstract:

Ms S Kokilavani
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 01-04-2011
E-mail: kokila@mids.ac.in

Title: Media and Politics of Visual Representation: A Case Study of Documentary Films in Tamil Nadu.

Guide: Dr C Lakshmanan

Abstract:

Ms K Jayashree
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 19-02-2004
E-mail: saijayshree@yahoo.co.in

Title: Enhancing Capability through Public Policy.

Guide: Prof. Padmini Swaminathan

Abstract:

Mr S Kumaran
Fellowship: M & EA Fellowhip 
Date of Joining: 23-01-2004
E-mail: sundara_kumaran@yahoo.co.in
            kumaran@mids.ac.in

Title: Public Expenditure in Tamilnadu with Special Reference to Social Sector Development.

Guide: Prof. K Nagaraj

Abstract:

Mr R Manivasagan
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship 
Date of Joining: 24-01-2003
E-mail: r_vasagan@rediffmail.com

Title: Poverty and Nutrition in Tamil Nadu.

Guide: Prof. D Jayaraj

Abstract:

Ms Manjushree Panda
Fellowship: M & EA Fellowship 
Date of Joining: 31-10-2007
E-mail: manjushree@mids.ac.in

Title: Social Exclusion, Gender and Poverty: A Study of Western / Southern Orissa.

Guide: Dr S Anandhi

Abstract:

Mr Michael Venish
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 15-10-2008
E-mail: eco_venish@mids.ac.in

Title: Water Pollution and its Impact on Livelihood.

Guide: Prof S Janakarajan

Abstract: Pollution is one of the major negative externalities of industrial growth. It severely affects the components of environment like air, water, and land. Comparing the other components water is severely affected by industrial pollution. Chemical contaminated water creates several Environmental problems. The main objectives of the present study are to examine and analyse pollution impact on employment, income and livelihood, analyse the pollution impact on ground water and ground water and examine the pollution impact on human health and agriculture production.

Mr V P Nirmal Roy
Fellowship: RBI Fellowship
Date of Joining: 22-10-2007
E-mail: vpnirmalroy@mids.ac.in

Title: Political Economy of Land Use and Price.

Guide: Dr M Vijayabaskar.

Abstract: The thesis attempts to understand the land market scenario of Kerala; by analysing the land transactions, land use, land value, the major agents that are involved and the speculation in the land market.

Ms Nitha G Nair
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship 
Date of Joining: 21-10-2008
E-mail: nitha@mids.ac.in

Title: Gender and Environment: A Critical Analysis with special reference to Wayanadu, Kerala.

Guide: Dr Ajit Menon.

Abstract: Human beings are part of the environment and their relationship to it is often mediated by gender. Gender means the socially structured power relations between men and women. These relations are not static and change over time and space. My PhD work will be in the broad area of gender and environment, most likely in the context of Kerala. I intend to look at how gender relationships mediate relationships to the environment and how that is socially-constructed. As a starting point, I will look at what the vast literature on the subject says about gendered environments and then examine this in a specific context.

Ms K.V. Preetha
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 17-09-2009
E-mail: preetha@mids.ac.in

Title: Dynamics and Politics of Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Process: A Qualitative Analysis of EIA process in selected Developmental Projects in Chennai Metropolitan Area.

Guide:

Abstract:

Mr Rajakishor Mahana
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 04-02-2004
E-mail: rkmahana@mids.ac.in

Title: Bondo Highlanders at the Crossroad of Development and Change: A Critique and A Plea. [Submitted]

Guide: Dr Ananta Kumar Giri

Abstract: The study focuses on different tribal movements in Orissa that have been fighting for creating a space and hope for an alternative to development. Building on Foucault’s theory on power and discourse analysis and proposing to study resistance as a diagnostic of power, I argue that where there is resistance there is power. The resistance, more particularly the emergent alternative social power, creates a space for an alternative development as a dialectical, rather than hegemonic, encounter. The emergent power, therefore, is not just to question the old hegemonic politics but to seek for a new way of doing politics and a new way of sociability for construction of a different social power to not only fight against tyranny but also to mitigate misery.

Dr S Revathi
Fellowship: M & EA Fellowship
Date of Joining: 28-01-2003
E-mail:

Title: Practice of Ethno-medicine: A Study among Tribals in Tamilnadu.

Guide: Prof P Radhakrishnan

Abstract:

Ms C B Ruth Lalrampari
Fellowships: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 14-09-2009
E-mail: ruthcb@mids.ac.in

Title: Implementation of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Mizoram.

Guide:

Abstract:

Mr Sajin Philip
Fellowship: RBI Fellowship 
Date of Joining: 30-10-2006
E-mail: sajin@mids.ac.in
           sajin101philip@gmail.com

Title: Labour Markets in Kerala.

Guide: Dr M Vijayabaskar

Abstract:

Mr R Sethunath
Fellowship: JRF Fellowship
Date of Joining: 01-04-2011
E-mail: sethunath@mids.ac.in

Title: Public Education System in Kerala.

Guide: Dr Karen Coelho

Abstract:

Ms B S Sumalatha
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 22-10-2007
E-mail: suma@mids.ac.in

Title: Technological Change and Commodity Future Markets.

Guide Dr M Vijayabaskar
 

Abstract: The thesis analyses the role of commodity futures trading in determining the agricultural commodity prices in India. Also understanding the relationship between the spot prices and futures prices of commodities. The study specifically analyzing the case of plantation crops.

Mr V Suresh
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 01-04-2011
E-mail: sureshv@mids.ac.in

Title: Decentralisation and Local Governance.

Guide: 

Abstract:

Ms S Vanathy
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 01-11-2007
E-mail: vaneco@mids.ac.in

Title: Growing Urban Stress, Lack of Long Term Policy Perspectives and Fragmented Institutions: The Study of Chennai Urban and Peri-Urban Eco-Systems.
Guide: Prof S Janakarajan

Abstract:

Mr. Venkata Naga Narasimhan
Fellowship: M & EA Fellowship
Date of Joining: 25-09-2009
E-mail: venkatt2k@mids.ac.in

Title: Housing rights movements in Chennai: Is the politics of the urban poor changing?

Guide: Dr Karen Coelho

Abstract:

Mr T V Vijayan
Fellowship: ICSSR Fellowship
Date of Joining: 22-11-2004
E-mail: mailzursvijay@yahoo.com

Title: Education and Society in India

Guide: Prof P Radhakrishnan

Abstract: The focus of the thesis is on Education of the Disabled with special emphasis on Learning Disability in the context of Kerala.

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