भारत ग्रामीण अध्ययन और परिशोधन अकादमी

భారత గ్రామీణ అధ్యయనం మరియు పరిశోధన అకాడమీ (అగ్రశ్రీ)

Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India

[Recognised as Nodal Agency by the Govt. of India and Govt. of AP]

Registered under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860

Founder Chairman and Mentor

Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap (1929-2026)

Padma Bhushan Awardee and
Former Secretary-General, Lok Sabha, New Delhi
Member, High Power Committee on One Nation- One Election, Govt. of India

VIP Messages

Messages
Testimonials

Testimonial

Announcements

Inviting Nominations for the Neelam Sanjiva Reddy State Awards

Nomination Form of Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Visishta Ratna, Nyaya, Vidya, Vaidya and Panchayat Raj Shiromani State Awards Read More

Inviting Nominations for the Rajiv Gandhi National Awards

Nomination Form of Rajiv Gandhi Outstanding Leadership, Best District, Best Taluk, Best Gram Panchayat, Mahila Shakti and Gram Swaraj National AwardsRead More

Activities

National Youth Day Celebrations (12 January every Year).
 
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Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture Programme (19 May every Year).
 
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Neelam Sanjiva Reddy State Awards Conferment Programme (19 May every Year).
 
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National Panchayati Raj Day Celebrations (24 April every Year).
 
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International Women’s Empowerment Day Celebrations (8 March every Year).
 
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Anti-Terrorism Day Celebrations (21 May every Year).
 
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Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Lecture Programme (20 August every Year).
 
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Rajiv Gandhi National Awards Conferment Programme (20 August every Year).
 
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AGRASRI National Seminar/Conference (20 August every Year).
 
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Gram Swaraj Day Celebrations (2 October every Year).
 
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AGRASRI Foundation Day Lecture Programme (12 November every Year).
 
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Human Rights Day Celebrations (10 December every Year).
 
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Good Governance Day Celebrations (25 December every Year).
 
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Capacity Building and Training Programmes (Throughout the Year).
 
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Field Visits to Gram, Taluk and District Panchayats (Throughout the Year).
 
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Contact Us

DR. D. SUNDAR RAM
Founder and Director
Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI)
# Plot No.11, Sri Venkata Sai Nilayam
Thummalagunta, S.V. University P.O.
Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh. India
Mobile: +91-6302947338, +91-9441245085
E.mail: drsundarram@gmail.com | agrasridirector@gmail.com        
Website: www.agrasri.org.in

TESTIMONIALS

The Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI), has received many laurels and appreciations from the distinguished policy makers and eminent scholars, in recognition of its multi-dimentional activities and programmes at the grassroots level with in a short span of time.

Dr. Manmohan Singh

AGRASRI is a unique Academy in the field of grassroots studies and governance, which provides a bridge between the elected representatives of Panchayati Raj and Nagar Palika Institutions, academicians and researchers and others working in the respective fields.

DR. MANMOHAN SINGH Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and
Former Prime Minister of India, New Delhi, 27 July, 2016.
Shri Inder Kumar Gujral

I am glad that the Inaugural issue of The Grassroots Governance Journal is doing well in all respects.

SHRI INDER KUMAR GUJRAL Former Prime Minister of India,
New Delhi, October 21, 2003.
Shri Rabi Ray

I hope that The Grassroots Governance Journal would go a long way so as to create an intellectual environment which would develop grassroots democratic institutions in contemporary rural India.

SHRI RABI RAY Former Speaker of Lok Sabha,
New Delhi, October 23, 2003.
Shri T.N. Chaturvedi

I have gone through with interest the CV and Progress Report of AGRASRI and am appreciative of your efforts. The Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Lecture along with presentation of the Rajiv Gandhi Outstanding and Best Panchayat Awards every year is an imaginative initiative. I found my visit to your foundation sometime back quite satisfactory. I should congratulate you for your industrious application in editing and bringing out a number of publications on subjects of public significance….. AGRASRI merits all commendations for taking the initiative.

SHRI T.N. CHATURVEDI H.E., the then Governor of Karnataka and
Chairman, Indian Institute of Public Administration,
New Delhi, March 12, 2007.
Shri Rameshwar Thakur

All the best for your future activities. Excellent Rajiv Gandhi Birthday function. Wish you all success.

SHRI RAMESHWAR THAKUR H.E., the then Governor of Andhra Pradesh,
Hyderabad, August 20, 2006.
Shri R.L. Bhatia

I am very happy to be here and attend the function of presentation of awards. They are doing great job. I wish them a bright success.

SHRI R. L. BHATIA H.E., the then Governor of Kerala,
Thiruvananthapuram, August 20, 2007.
Shri Somnath Chatterjee

I compliment the initiatives of the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India, in association with the Rajiv Rural Development Foundation, in reminding the country at large of the services rendered by Rajiv Gandhi during his short span of life and wish the organisations the very best in their endeavours in the service of the country.

SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE Hon'ble the then Speaker of Lok Sabha,
New Delhi, August 16, 2004.
Shri Mani Shankar Aiyar

I have known Dr. Sundar Ram since the establishment of the Academy and have been deeply impressed by the way in which the Academy has grown from very humble beginnings to its present significant status in the academic community which is playing such a key role of advocacy in the development of Panchayati Raj in the country.

SHRI MANI SHANKAR AIYAR Hon'ble the then Union Minister for Panchayati Raj, Youth Affairs & Sports and
Development of North-East Region, Govt. of India, New Delhi, February 27, 2007.
Prof. M.S. Swaminathan

I have known Dr. D. Sundar Ram, Founder and Director of the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI) since the last several years. Dr. D. Sundar Ram and Mrs. D. Bharathi, Co-founder of AGRASRI are both very active scientists as well as social activists. They are being trying their best to empower the women and men members of panchayats. In addition to their advocacy and publication activities, Dr. Sundar Ram and Mrs. Bharathi have also established the Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Lecture and Best Panchayat Awards Corpus Fund. I had the privilege of delivering the Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Lecture in the year 2006. The work of Dr. Sundar Ram and Mrs. Bharathi in the interest of strengthening the democratic structure of governance is commendable.

PROF. M.S. SWAMINATHAN Founder Chairman, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, March 9, 2007.
Dr. R.A. Mashelkar

It was a great privilege to receive this great honour bestowed by this great Academy. The movement for 'decentralised governance' that has been landed is bound to succeed.

DR. R. A. MASHELKAR CSIR Bhatnagar Fellow, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, August 20, 2007.
Dr. C. Rangarajan

It was a great pleasure to participate in the convention organised by AGRASRI which has played an important role in bringing about a significant transformation in the rural areas. I congratulate Dr. Sundar Ram and his colleagues.

DR. C. RANGARAJAN The then Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister of India, New Delhi, August 20, 2008.
Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap

As the Chief Organiser of Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Lecture and Rajiv Gandhi National Awards programmes every year, Dr. Sundar Ram has given enough evidence of his administrative abilities. I am confident that Dr. D. Sundar Ram's zeal and enthusiasm for propagating the ideals and vision of Shri Rajiv Gandhi towards Self-sufficient Village Republics will be widely appreciated and encouraged.

DR. SUBHASH C. KASHYAP Former Secretary-General of Lok Sabha,
New Delhi, February 25, 2009.
Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer

I feel happy that this country's democracy needs the kind of work AGRASRI is undertaking……In many ways, I discover how thorough lectures and seminars you have made Panchayati Raj a truly powerful democratic feature of our public life. Surely, We, the people of India can truly lead the backbone of our democracy only through village regeneration. I deeply appreciate your work in this behalf and I request you to militantly make Panchayati Raj a major mission of your work and tell the people of India to awake arise and develop through unity and fraternity, Bharat Mahan.

SHRI JUSTICE V.R. KRISHNA IYER Former Judge, Supreme Court of India,
New Delhi, February 26, 2009.
Dr. G. Madhavan Nair

I enjoyed the award function and thankful to Rajiv Gandhi Rural Development Foundation and Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India at Tirupati for the nice gesture. I am impressed by the performance and activities targeted towards improving the quality of people especially targeted to the rural people. May god bless you to excel.

DR. G. MADHAVAN NAIR The then Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation, Bangalore, August 20, 2009.
Shri Salman Khurshid

It is a matter of great satisfaction that the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India has an outstanding record of training, research and consultancy in the field of panchayati raj, rural development, women empowerment, capacity building and training, national integration and good governance besides propagating the ideals and vision of late Shri Rajiv Gandhiji towards self-sufficient 'Village Republics'. My greetings to the Academy and best wishes for success in its future endeavours.

SHRI SALMAN KHURSHID Hon'ble the then Union Minister for Law and Justice, Govt. of India, New Delhi, 2 February, 2012.
Dr. N.N. Vohra

Organisations like AGRASRI can play a truly important role in supplementing governmental efforts to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions and securing increasing empowerment of women in India.

DR. N.N. VOHRA His Excellency, the then Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu, 15 February, 2012.
Dr. Bal Ram Jakhar

Very good and dedicating work is being carried on by the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India. I hope that the Government should give monetary contribution to the Academy.

DR. BAL RAM JAKHAR Former Speaker of Lok Sabha, Former Governor,
Former Union Agriculture Minister, New Delhi, 20 August, 2012.
Prof. Sukhadeo K. Thorat

I appreciate the work done by the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India at the grassroots level and bring the change in the life of deprived.

PROF. SUKHADEO K. THORAT The then Chairman, Indian Council of Social Science Research and Former Chairman,
University Grants Commission, New Delhi, 20 August, 2014.
Dr. Rajendra Kumar Pachauri

It is a privilege to be here in the midst of doers at the grassroots level. My compliments and congratulations to the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India, Tirupati. My salute to Dr. D. Sundar Ram for his dynamism and outstanding leadership.

DR. RAJENDRA KUMAR PACHAURI Nobel Laureate in Peace and World renowned
Environmentalist, New Delhi, 20 August, 2015.
Prof. V.R. Panchamukhi

AGRASRI is unique organisation with noble objectives and innovative approach. The approach of AGRASRI is commendable. I wish Dr. Sundar Ram and Mrs. Bharathi Sundar-Founders, for their sincere efforts. I urge the Governments, Private Sectors, Banks and Munificent Donors to provide sound financial support to make AGRASRI become a top purposeful Institution.

PROF. V. R. PANCHAMUKHI Former Chairman, Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi, 20 August, 2015.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan

The Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India is an autonomous, independent and non-political organisation and every year the Academy honour the eminent personalities and have made an excellent progress in all academic and administrative spheres since its inception.

DR. HARSH VARDHAN Hon'ble Union Minister for Science & Technology
and Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, New Delhi, 8 August, 2016.
Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan

Offering services in areas of panchayati raj, rural development, women empowerment, youth development and other allied fields of rural India for two decades by AGRASRI is appreciable. I extend my appreciation and greetings to all you for offering relentless services in the field of rural development through participatory methods, with a roadmap for the next decade to attain the self sufficiency of villages.

DR (MRS) TAMILISAI SOUNDARARAJAN Her Excellency, the Governor of Telangana, Hyderabad, 23 October, 2020.
Shri Arif Mohammad Khan

It is commendable that Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India has been offering various services in the areas of Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Women Empowerment, Youth Development and Good Governance etc.

SHRI ARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN His Excellency, the Governor of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, 06 October, 2020.
Smt. Rekha Sharma

The father of our Nation, Shri Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi had once said that the soul of India lives in its villages. After over decades, his statement still holds true and I can think of no other organisation besides Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI) which has worked with both passion and innovation to realise Gandhiji's dream of Gram Swaraj. I must say that AGRASRI work has been crucial in furthering the issues of rural India and supplementing the government's efforts to bring development to the remote parts of the country.

SMT. REKHA SHARMA Chairperson, National Commission for Women, New Delhi, 08 October, 2020.
Shri Bandaru Dattatraya

I congratulate Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI), Tirupati. Dr. D. Sundar Ram conducting Symposium on Gram Swaraj and 75 Years of Rural India. Need of the hour is holistic development of rural India and Panchayati Raj Institutions. More and more innovative technology startups should come for local needs. Particularly in Agro process, Self-Help Groups needs to be encouraged with Techno skills. Once again express my happiness for this institution which is doing good service.

SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA His Excellency, the Governor of Haryana, Chandigarh, 17 June, 2022.
Anandiben Patel

AGRASRI National Seminar is essential for addressing critical issues surrounding the role of women in decision-making processes across various levels of governance. I believe this Seminar will provide a vital platform for scholars, policy-makers and activists to exchange ideas, assess achievements and explore the challenges women face in leadership roles, ultimately contributing to more inclusive policy-making for Viksit Bharat.

Anandiben Patel Her Excellency, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, 26 September, 2024.