National Seminars/Conferences

(AGRASRI is organising the National level Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, Round-Table Meetings, Colloquiums every year in the month of August on Social Science and relevant public policy themes with the support of Government of India, Government of Andhra Pradesh and other Funding Organisations by involving a large number of Social Scientists, Policy Makers, Administrators, Researchers and Elected Representatives of PRI’s.

In pursuance of the aims and objectives of the AGRASRI towards strengthening the grassroots democratic institutions as self-sufficient Village Republics in India, a number of academic and research activities and programmes have been organised since its inception.

The following is the list of National Seminars/Conferences/Colloquiums/Workshops/Round-Table Meetings, organised by the AGRASRI, since its inception:

1. One-day National Seminar on ‘Panchayati Raj Institutions in India: Real Powers and Responsibilities’, held on 20 August, 2002, which was inaugurated by Shri Mani Shankar Aiyar, the then Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and CWC Member of AICC, New Delhi.

2. Rajiv Gandhi National Awards Installation programme, which was inaugurated by Dr. K. Keshava Rao, the then President of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (I), Hyderabad, held on 19 January, 2005.

3. One-day Round-Table Meeting on ‘Shri Rajiv Gandhi and National Integration’, which was inaugurated by Dr. Agarala Easwara Reddi, Former Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad, held on 21 May, 2005.

4. Two-day Regional Workshop on ‘Capacity Building and Good Governance for Sarpanchs of Andhra Pradesh’ held on 6 and 7 February, 2006, which was inaugurated by Shri B.Karunakar Reddy, the then Chairman of Tirupati Urban Development Authority, Tirupati. The Regional Workshop was Sponsored by the Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR), Southern Regional Centre, Hyderabad.

5. Two-day National Seminar on ‘Panchayati Raj Institutions after 73rd Constitution Amendment: A New Deal for Rural India’, held on 19 and 20 August, 2006, which was inaugurated by Shri M.V. Rajasekharan, the then Union Minister of State for Planning, Government of India, New Delhi, on 19 August, 2006. The Seminar was Sponsored by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

6. One-day Workshop on ‘Right to Information Act in Andhra Pradesh: A Way Forward for Good Governance’, which was inaugurated by Shri Solipeta Ramachandra Reddy, Former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), New Delhi, held on 1 November, 2006.

7. Special Lecture on ‘Relevance of Satyagraha in the Cyber Age’, by Professor N. Radhakrishnan, Chairman, Indian Council of Gandhian Studies, New Delhi, held on 25 November, 2006.

8. National Panchayati Raj Day Celebrations and One-day Workshop on ‘Status and Position of Panchayati Raj Institutions after 73rd Constitution Amendment: Need for Second Generation Reforms in India’, which was inaugurated by Dr. Jayaprakash Narayana, IAS (Retd.), the then Member of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission, Govt. of India, New Delhi, held on 24 April, 2007.

9. Two-day National Conference on ‘Role of Panchayati Raj Institutions after 60 Years of Independent India: A Vision of the Future’, held on 19 and 20 August, 2007, which was inaugurated by Dr. A. Chakrapani, Chairman, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council, Hyderabad, on 19 August, 2007. The Conference was Sponsored by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

10. One-day Workshop on ‘New Development Agenda in Andhra Pradesh: Implementation and Emerging Challenges, which was inaugurated by Shri Ch. Rajeswara Rao, the then Vice-President of Telugu Desam Legislature Party, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad, held on 1 November, 2007.

11. Two-day National Conference on ‘Empowerment of Women in Parliament and Local Self-Government Institutions in India: Role, Status, Participation and Decision-Making’, held on 19 and 20 August, 2008, which was inaugurated by Smt. Prema Cariappa, Chairperson, Central Social Welfare Board, Govt. of India, New Delhi, on 19 August, 2008. The Conference was Sponsored by the National Commission for Women, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

12. One-day Workshop on ‘Telugu as an Official Language in Andhra Pradesh: Emerging Challenges and Problems in its Implementation’, which was inaugurated by Dr. Turlapaty Kutumba Rao, Member, Kendriya Sahitya Academy, New Delhi, held on 22 November, 2008.

13. Two-day National Colloquium on ‘Grassroots Level Planning and Local Government Institutions in India: Policy Initiatives and People’s Participation since 1992’, held on 19 and 20 August,2009, which was Inaugurated by Shri A.N. Tiwari, IAS (Retd.), Central Information Commissioner (RTI), Government of India, New Delhi, on 19 August, 2009. The Conference was Sponsored by the National Commission for Women, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

14. Three-day Regional Workshop on ‘Grassroots Women Leadership’, held on 22, 23 and 24 November, 2009, at RASS Conference Hall, Tirupati. The Workshop was Inaugurated by Professor (Mrs) G. Saojamma, Vice-Chancellor, Sri vathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, on 22 November, 2009. Smt. K. Shanta Reddy, Former Member of National Commission for Women, Government of India, New Delhi, delivered the Valedictory Address, on 24 November, 2009. The Workshop was Sponsored by the National Commission for Women, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

15. One-day Workshop on ‘Training of Trainers’, held on 1 March, 2010 at RASS Conference Hall, Tirupati, which was Inaugurated by Shri Solipeta Ramachandra Reddy, Former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Hyderabad.

16. Five-day Workshop on ‘Training of the Trainers (ToT’s)’ for the Capacity Building & Training Programmes for the Elected Representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions(Sarpanchs & MPTC Members) in Chittoor District, held on 2-6, March, 2010 at the Extension Training Centre, APARD, Sri Kalahasthi, Andhra Pradesh.

17. One-day Round-Table Meeting on ‘Terrorism in India - Emerging Challenges and Threats’, held on 21 May, 2010 at RASS Conference Hall, Tirupati, which was Inaugurated by Shri M.K. Singh, IPS, Chief Vigilance & Security Officer, Tirumala-Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati. Dr. Agarala Easwara Reddi, Former Speaker, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad and Professor K. Rathnaiah, Rector, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, participated in the Round-Table Meeting, as Chief Guest and Guest of Honour.

18. Two-day National Convention on ‘Fifty Percent Reservations for Women in Rural and Urban Local Bodies: A Way Forward for Inclusive Growth in Contemporary India’, held on 20 and 21 August, 2010, which was Inaugurated by Dr (Mrs) Manju Sharma, Former Secretary, Department of Bio-Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi, on 20 August, 2010. The Conference was Sponsored by the National Commission for Women, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

19. Two-day Regional Seminar on ‘100 Years of Chittoor District: Birth Place of Many Legendary Personalities’, held on 1 and 2 April, 2011 at RASS Conferenc Hall, Tirupati, on the eve of Centenary Celebrations of the Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Chief Guest: Dr. Agarala Easwara Reddy, Former Speaker of AP Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad. Special Guest: Shri G.V. Srinatha Reddy, Former Chairman, Zilla Praja Parishad, Chittoor; Dr. V. Sundara Naidu, Chairman and Managing Director, VSN Hatheries Ltd., Chittoor.

20. National Panchayati Raj Day Celebrations and One-day Workshop on ‘Future of Panchayati Raj Institutions in India: The Case of Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh’, held on 24 April, 2011 at Youth Hostel Meeting Hall, Tirupati. Chief Guest: Dr. P.V. Sesha Reddy, District Panchayat Officer, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh.

21. One-day Symposium on ‘Tentacles of International Terrorism: Threats and Dangers to Indian Unity and Integrity’, held on 21 May, 2011 at Youth Hostel Meeting Hall, Tirupati, on the eve of Anti-Terrorism Day and 20th Death Anniversary Celebrations of Shri Rajiv Gandhi. Chief Guest: Professor R. Ramamurthi, Past-General President, Indian National Science Congress.

22. One-day National Workshop on ‘Grama Sabha in India: Role and Significance in Decision-making at the Grassroots’, held on 20 August, 2011 at Hotel Bliss, Tirupati. Chief Guest : Dr. Agarala Easwara Reddi, Former Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad. Key-Note Address: Dr. B.P.Syam Roy, IAS (Retd.), Former Special Secretary, Planning and Development, Govt. of West Bengal, Kolkata.

23. Two-day Regional Workshop on ‘Political Participation of Women in Decision-making for Inclusive Growth in India: Policy Initiatives and Implementation’, held on 25 an 26 November, 2011 at Hotel Bliss, Tirupati. Chief Guests: Dr. V. Shata, Chairperson, Cancer Institute, Chennai and Dr. Agarala Easwara Reddi, Former Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad. Guest of Honour : Dr (Mrs) B. Vengamma, Director & Vice-Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences University, Tirupati. Key-Note Address : Smt. K. Shanta Reddy, Former Member, National Commission for Women, New Delhi. The Regional Workshop was Sponsored by the National Commission for Women, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

24. Launching of an Action Research Project at Paidipalle Gram Panchayat, Tirupati Rural Mandal of Chittoor District on ‘Mainstreaming Youth in Local Governance’, held on 1 March, 2012, Sponsored by the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Govt. of India, Sriperambudur, in joint collaboration with the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI), Tirupati. Chief Guest : Dr. P.V. Sesha Reddy, District Panchayat Officer, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh.

25. 102nd Chittoor District Formation Day Lecture on ‘Role of Chittoor District in State and National Polity and Governance’, by Dr. Agarala Easwra Reddi, Former Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad, held on 1 April, 2012 at Hotel Bliss, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Chief Guest: Smt. Galla Aruna Kumari, Hon’ble Minister for Mines and Geology, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.

26. National Panchayati Raj Day Celebrations and One-day Consultative Meeting on ‘Role of Panchayati Raj Instiutions for Inclusive Growth: An Administrative Perspective’, held on 24 April, 2012 at Youth Hostel Conference Hall, Tirupati. Chief Guest : Dr. P.V. Sesha Reddy, District Panchayat Officer, Chittoor. Guest of Honours: Shri S. A. Razak, Divisional Panchayat Officer, Chandragiri, Chittoor District; Shri D. Prasanna Kumar, State Convenor, Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat Sangathan, Hyderabad.

27. 21st Death Anniversary Celebrations of Shri Rajiv Gandhi and Anti-Terrorism Day Celebrations held on 21May, 2012 at AGRASRI Office Meeting Hall, Tirupati. Chief Guest: Dr. D. Sundar Ram, Founder Director, AGRASRI, Tirupati.

28. 22nd Death Anniversary Day Celebrations of Shri Rajiv Gandhi and Anti-Terrorism Day Celebrations held on 21 May, 2013 at AGRASRI Meeting Hall, Tirupati. Chief Guest: Dr. D. Sundar Ram, Founder Director, Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India, Tirupati.

29. 69th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Shri Rajiv Gandhi and Sadbhavana Diwas held on 20 August, 2013 at at AGRASRI Meeting Hall, Tirupati. Chief Guest: Dr. D. Sundar Ram, Founder Director, Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India, Tirupati.

30. Two-day Regional Seminar on 'Emerging Leadership of Women in Panchayati Raj Institutions: A Way Forward for Inclusive Growth in Contemporary India', which was Sponsored by the National Commission for Women, Govt. of India, held on 9 and 10 March, 2014 at Hotel Bliss, Tirupati. Chief Guest:: Dr. Agarala Easwara Reddi, Former Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad. Key-Note Address: Smt. N.P. Durga, Former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), New Delhi. Guests of Honour: Dr (Mrs) B. Vengamma, Director & Vice-Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences University, Tirupati; Smt. K. Shantha Reddy, Former Member, National Commission for Women and National Commission for Minorities, Govt. of India, New Delhi and Valedictory Address: Shri Y. Srinivasulu Reddy, Hon'ble Member of Legislative Council, Andhra Pradesh , Hyderabad.

31. 104th Chittoor District Formation Day Lecture on 'Higher Education in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh: Future Vision and Emerging Challenges', held on 1 April, 2014 at Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati, on the eve of the 104th Formation Day Celebrations of Chittoor District. Main Speaker: Prof. L. Venugopal Reddy, Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.

32. 23rd Death Anniversary Day Celebrations of Shri Rajiv Gandhi and Anti-Terrorism Day Celebrations held on 21 May, 2014 at AGRASRI Meeting Hall, Tirupati. Chief Guest: Dr. D. Sundar Ram, Founder Director, Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India, Tirupati.

33. One-dayWorkshop on ‘Women in Indian Political Scenario’, held on 3 September, 2014 at Sri vathi Mahila Viswavidyalayam, Tirupati, in joint collaboration with AGRASRI and Sri vathi Mahila Viswavidyalayam, Tirupati. Chief Guest: Prof (Mrs) D.B. Krishna Kumari, Head, Centre for Women’s Studies, SPMVV, Tirupati.

34. Two-day Regional Seminar on ‘Partnership and Participation of Women in Decision-making Process : Experiences and Experiments of PRI’s in AP’, which was Sponsored by the ICSSR Southern Regional Centre, Hyderabad, held on 6 and 7 March, 2015 at Youth Hostel Conference Hall, Tirupati. Chief Guest: Dr. Agarala Easwara Reddi, Former Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad. Key-Note Address: Dr (Mrs) B. Vengamma, Director & Vice-Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences University, Tirupati. Guests of Honour: Dr (Mrs) G. Kuthuhalamma, Former Deputy Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad and Smt. K. Shantha Reddy, Former Member, National Commission for Women and National Commission for Minorities, Govt. of India, New Delhi. Valedictory Address: Prof. K. Venkata Reddy, Former Vice-Chancellor, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur.

35. 105th Chittoor District Formation Day Lecture on ‘Sustainable Development of Chittoor District- Avenues and Opportunities’, held on 1 April, 2015 at Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati, on the eve of the 105th Formation Day Celebrations of Chittoor District. Main Speaker: Prof. S. Jayarama Reddy, Chancellor, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya University, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. Chief Guest: Dr. Agarala Easwara Reddi, Former Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad. Guest of Honur: Dr (Mrs) G. Kuthuhalamma, Former Deputy Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad.

36. National Round-Table Meeting on ‘Basic Sanitation in Rural India- Road Map for Swachh Bharat’, held on 6 and 7 March, 2015 at Hotel Bliss, Tirupati, which was Sponsored by the Sulabh International Social Service Organisation, New Delhi and Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Govt.of India, Sriperambudur. Chief Guest: Prof. V.R. Panchamukhi, Former Chairman, Indian Council of Social Science Research, Govt. of India, New Delhi. Special Guest: Dr. Rajendra Kumar Pachauri, World renowned Environmentalist and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, New Delhi.

37. Five-day ‘Capacity Building Programme for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Elected Representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh’, held on 5-9 February, 2016 at Youth Hostel Conference Hall, Tirupati, which was Sponsored by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Govt.of India, Sriperambudur. Chief Guest: Dr (Mrs) G. Kuthuhalamma, Former Deputy Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad. Guest of Honour: Dr. V. Varaprasad Rao, IAS (Retd.), Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Tirupati.

38. 106th Chittoor District Formation Day Lecture on ‘Inclusive Growth in Chittoor District- Future Plans’, held on 1 April, 2016 at Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati, on the eve of the 106th Formation Day Celebrations of Chittoor District. Main Speaker: Dr. K. Narayana, CPI National Secretary, New Delhi. Chief Guest: Prof. L. Venugopal Reddy, Chairman, AP State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad. Special Guest: Dr. Agarala Easwara Reddi, Former Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad. Guest of Honour: Smt. N.P. Durga, Former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), New Delhi.

39. Research Study on ‘Increasing Domestic Violence against Women through Alcoholism in Rural Andhra Pradesh: The Case of Chittoor District’, Sponsored by the National Commission for Women, Govt. of India, New Delhi, 2015-2016.

40. National Seminar on ‘Financial Inclusion through Self-Help Groups in India: Best Practices, Opportunities and Challenges’, held on 20 and 21 August, 2016 at Hotel Bliss, Tirupati, which was Sponsored by the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Govt.of India, Sriperambudur and Working Womens’ Forum, Chennai. Chief Guest: Dr. A. Chakrapani, Hon’ble Chairman, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council, Hyderabad. Guest of Honour: Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

41. Regional Seminar on ‘ Role of Self-Help Groups in Andhra Pradesh for Inclusive Growth: Best Practices in Chittoor District’, held on 16 and 17 March, 2017 at Youth Hostel Conference Hall, Tirupati, which was Sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research Southern Regional Centre, Hyderabad. Chief Guest: Dr (Smt) G. Kuthuhalamma, Former Deputy Speaker, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad. Guest of Honour: Prof. K. Rathnaiah, Former Vice-Chancellor, Dravidian University, Kuppam.

42. 107th Chittoor District Formation Day Lecture on ‘Role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Chittoor District: Agenda for Development’, held on 1 April, 2017 at Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati, on the eve of the 107th Formation Day Celebrations of Chittoor District. Main Speaker: Dr (Smt) G. Kuthuhalamma, Former Deputy Speaker, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad. Chief Guest: Prof. L. Venugopal Reddy, Former Chairman, AP State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad. Guest of Honour: Prof. A. Damodaram, Vice-Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.

43. National Seminar on ‘25 Years of Panchayati Raj Institutions Reforms in India (Post-73rd Constitutional Amendment Act): Experiments, Experiences and Challenges’, held on 19 and 20 August, 2017 at Hotel Bliss (Emerald Hall), Tirupati, which was Sponsored by the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Govt.of India, Sriperambudur and Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bengaluru. Chief Guest: Prof. Madan Mohan Goel, Director-cum-Vice-Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Govt.of India, Sriperambudur. Guest of Honour: Shri Justice D. Subrahmanyam, Former Judge, Andhra Pradesh High Court and Former Chairman, AP Commission for Backward Classes , Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.

44. 108th Chittoor District Formation Day Lecture on ‘Higher Education in Chittoor District: Prospect and Retrospects’, by Prof. A. Damodaram, the then Vice-Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, held on 1 April, 2018 at Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati, on the eve of the 108th Formation Day Celebrations of Chittoor District. Chief Guest: Justice Shri D. Subrahmanyam, Former Judge, Andhra Pradesh High Court and Former Chairman, A.P. Commission for Backward Classes, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad. Guest of Honour: Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed, Former State Information Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh (RTI), Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.

45. National Research Study on ‘Time and Work Study for the Panchayati Raj Functionaries in India’, Sponsored by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Govt. of India and National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, An autonomous Organisation of the Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India, Hyderabad, during 2018-2019.

46. 109th Chittoor District Formation Day Lecture on ‘Development Agenda of Chittoor District: Opportunities and Challenges’, by Shri G.V. Srinatha Reddy, Former Member of Legislative Assembly, Andhra Pradesh and Former Chairman, Chittoor Zilla Praja Parishad, held on 1 April, 2019 at Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati, on the eve of the 109th Formation Day Celebrations of Chittoor District. Chief Guest: Justice Shri D. Subrahmanyam, Former Judge, Andhra Pradesh High Court and Former Chairman, A.P. Commission for Backward Classes, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.

47. National Seminar (Zoom Webinar) on ‘Empowerment or Disempowerment of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Rural India: Agenda for Reforms’, held on 27 November, 2020. Chief Guest: Shri Mani Shankar Aiyar, Former Union Minister for Panchayati Raj, Govt. of India, New Delhi. Guest of Honour: Shri S.M. Vijayanand, IAS (Retd.), Chairman of the 6th State Finance Commission of Kerala and Former Chief Secretary of Kerala. Distinguished Speakers: Prof. M. Aslam, Former Vice-Chancellor, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi; Dr. George Mathew, Chairman, Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi; Prof. Rajesh Tandon, Founder-President, Participatory Research in Asia, New Delhi; Dr. T.H. Chowdary, Chairman, Pragna Bharati, Hyderabad; Dr. R.A. Padmanabha Rao, Former Additional Director-General of Doordarshan, New Delhi and Dr. P.P. Balan, Former Director of Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) and Senior Consultant, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

48. Panel Discussion (Zoom Webinar) on ‘Human Rights and Duties Education in India: Role of Citizens and Governance’, held on 10 December, 2020. Chief Guest: Shri Justice D. Reddeppa Reddy, Former Judge, Andhra Pradesh High Court, Hyderabad. Guest of Honour: Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Former Vice-Chancellor of Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur. Panelists: Prof. Ch. Balaramulu, Visiting Professor, Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Hyderabad; Prof. R. Narayana, Principal, Shahaji Law College (Shivaji University), Kolhapur, Maharashtra; Prof. P. Vinayaka Murthy, Professor and Head, Department of Human Rights and Social Development, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati and Shri A. D. Rangarajan, Special Correspondent, The Hindu, Tirupati.

49. Special Lecture (Zoom Webinar) on ‘Challenges faced by Local Bodies in Providing Good Governance’ held on 25 December, 2020, on the eve of the National Good Governance Day Celebrations. Chief Guest: Shri Venkatrao Y. Ghorpade, Vice-Chairman of the Karnataka State Panchayati Raj Parishad, Bengaluru. Guests of Honour: Shri C. Narayana Swamy, Former Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and Working President, Karnataka State Panchayati Raj Parishad, Bengaluru and Shri Justice P.S. Narayana, Former Judge, Andhra Pradesh High Court and Member, Mahadayi River Water Dispute Tribunal, Ministry of Water Resources, Govt. of India, New Delhi. Moderator: Dr. D. Sundar Ram, Founder and Director, AGRASRI, Tirupati

50. Guest Lecture (Zoom Webinar) on ‘Relevance of Needonomics for Atmanirbharta in Rural India’, held on 31 December, 2020. Chief Guest: Prof. Madan Mohan Goel, Former Vice-Chancellor, Jagan Nath University, Jaipur and Former Director-cum-Vice-Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Govt. of India, Sriperambudur. Moderator: Dr. D. Sundar Ram, Founder and Director, AGRASRI, Tirupati.