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  • Prof Chakrapani Ghanta

  • Director
  • Dr B R Ambedkar Open University
Publications 1992 - 2022

Publications

  • 56
    Journal Articles
  • 64
    Book Chapter
  • 26
    Book
  • 27
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 17
    Other
  • 5
    Projects

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Expertise

Sociology

sociology;

Personal Information

Prof Chakrapani Ghanta

Male
Department of Sociology, Dr B R Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Hyderabad, Telangana, India - 500033


Experience

  • Director

    Acadamic Director

    Dr B R Ambedkar Open University

  • Dean

    Faculty of Social science

    Dr B R Ambedkar Open University

  • Director

    Centre for Staff Training and Development

    Dr B R Ambedkar Open University

  • Professor

    Department of Sociology

    Dr B R Ambedkar Open University

  • Head

    Department of Sociology

    Dr B R Ambedkar Open University

  • Project Director

    Centre for Social Empowerment

    Dr B R Ambedkar Open University

  • Registrar

    University

    Dr B R Ambedkar Open University

  • Associate Professor

    Department of Sociology

    Dr B R Ambedkar Open University

  • Assistant Professor - Senior Scale

    Department of Sociology

    Dr B R Ambedkar Open University

  • Assistant Professor

    Department of Sociology

    Dr B R Ambedkar Open University

  • Lecturer

    Department of Sociology

    Kakatiya University


Qualification

  • Ph.D. in Sociology

    Osmania University

  • M.A. Sociology (Gold Medal)

    Osmania University

  • M.C. J. (Masters in Communication and Journalism)

    Osmania University


Honours and Awards

2015

Literary Award for Prose writing

Potti Sriramulu Telugu University

2014

State Best Teacher Award

Government of Telengana

2009

Senior Fellow

The Guild of Independent Scholars, USA.

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2015

Literary Award for Prose writing

Potti Sriramulu Telugu University

2014

State Best Teacher Award

Government of Telengana

2009

Senior Fellow

The Guild of Independent Scholars, USA.

2007

Fellow

European Commission Salzburg Global Seminar, Salzburg, Austria.

2006

Fellow

India China Institue, New School, New York, USA

1991

JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

UGC, New Delhi

1990

Gold Medal in M.A. Sociology

Osmania University

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2019

"Protection and Sageguards for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes: A Studey of the Implementation of the SC's and ST's (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989".

Mr. B. R. Ambedkar (Ph. D), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, Telangana

2019

"Changing Patterns of Floral culture: A Study on Florists of Hyderabad".

Ms. Karuna Ekambar (Ph. D), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, Telangana

2016

Role of NGOs in Social Empowerment of Dalits - With Special Reference to Telangana Region of Andhra Pradesh.

Ms. M. Suneetha (Ph. D), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, Telangana

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2019

"Protection and Sageguards for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes: A Studey of the Implementation of the SC's and ST's (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989".

Mr. B. R. Ambedkar (Ph. D), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, Telangana

2019

"Changing Patterns of Floral culture: A Study on Florists of Hyderabad".

Ms. Karuna Ekambar (Ph. D), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, Telangana

2016

Role of NGOs in Social Empowerment of Dalits - With Special Reference to Telangana Region of Andhra Pradesh.

Ms. M. Suneetha (Ph. D), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, Telangana

2016

Globalization, Opportunities and Language: A Sociological Study of Spoken English Learners - SEL in Hyderabad.

Ms. R. Padmini (M. Phill), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, Telangana

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2014

Member, Academic Senate, Satavahana University, Karimnagar, Telangana State

Life Time

2014

Chairman, PG Board of Studies in Social Work, Krishna University, Krishna, Andhra Pradesh.

2011-2014

2013

Member, PG Board of studies in Sociology, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana State.

2013 onwards

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2014

Member, Academic Senate, Satavahana University, Karimnagar, Telangana State

Life Time

2014

Chairman, PG Board of Studies in Social Work, Krishna University, Krishna, Andhra Pradesh.

2011-2014

2013

Member, PG Board of studies in Sociology, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana State.

2013 onwards

2011

Chairman, Board of Studies, Sociology and Social Work, Satavahana University, Karimnagar, Telangana State

2009-2011

2009

Board of Studies, Journalism and Mass Communications, SDLCE, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana State.

Member (2006-2009)

International Sociological Society, USA

Member

All India Sociological Society, New Delhi.

Member

Andhra Pradesh Sociological Society, Hyderabad

Member

Indian Distance Education Association (IDEA), New Delhi

Member

Center for Telangana Studies, Hyderabad.

Member

Center for Dalit Studies, Hyderabad

Founder President

The Sociologist, Research Journal Published by Andhra Pradesh Sociological Society, Hyderabad

Executive Editor

The Journal of Asia Pacific Studies, the Guild of Independent Scholars, Florida, 33445, USA.

Editorial Board Member

The Journal of Alternative Perspectives in the Social Sciences, Published by the Guild of Independent Scholars and its affiliated Organizations in USA.

Editorial Board Member

Kakatiya Journal of Distance Education, Academic Journal Published by Indian Distance education Association.

Editorial Board Member

Telugu, Academic Journal Published by Telugu Academy, Hyderabad

Member, Editorial Advisory Committee

Bulletin, Published by Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education, Hyderabad.

Editorial Board Member

Samanthara Voice, a monthly Journal Published from Hyderabad.

Editorial Board Member

NCDHR (National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights) News Letter, Published from New Delhi.

Consultant Editor

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Membership In Committees

2019

Committee for Establishment of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center, Sri venkateshwara University, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh.

Member (2018 - 2019)

2014

Research Programme Committee, Centre for Ecnomic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad, Telangana State.

Member (2013 - 2014)

2014

Academic Committee, Distance Education Cell, National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, Telangana State.)

Member (2011 - 2014)

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2019

Committee for Establishment of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center, Sri venkateshwara University, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh.

Member (2018 - 2019)

2014

Research Programme Committee, Centre for Ecnomic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad, Telangana State.

Member (2013 - 2014)

2014

Academic Committee, Distance Education Cell, National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, Telangana State.)

Member (2011 - 2014)

2013

Advisory Committee, Komarraju Venkat Laxmana Rao Centre for Encyclopedias, Telugu University, Hyderabad, Telangana State.

Member (2013 on wards)

2010

Curriculum Development Committee for PG Diploma in Sustainable Rural Development Programme, National Institute for Rural Development (NIRD)

Member (2010)

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Research Projects

Urbanization and Globalization

Funding Agency : India China Institute, New School, New York, USA

A Project on "Education and Social Empowerment"

Funding Agency : Distance Education Council, New Delhi

A Project on Training Manual on Negotiating skills for the self-help groups of south Asia

Funding Agency : Project Co-ordinator

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Urbanization and Globalization

Funding Agency : India China Institute, New School, New York, USA

A Project on "Education and Social Empowerment"

Funding Agency : Distance Education Council, New Delhi

A Project on Training Manual on Negotiating skills for the self-help groups of south Asia

Funding Agency : Project Co-ordinator

A Project on Production of a documentary on "Globalization and Environment"

Funding Agency : South Asian Foundation Learning Initiative (SAFLI)

Media Access and Utility by Distance Learners

Funding Agency : GRADE - CIQA Dr. BRAOU

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