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" AGRASRI is a unique Academy in the field of grassroots studies and governance, which provides a bridge between the elected representatives "
DR. MANMOHAN SINGH
Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Former Prime Minister of India, New Delhi, 27 July, 2016.
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" 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.
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" 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
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" I have gone through with interest the CV and Progress Report of AGRASRI and am appreciative of your efforts. "
SHRI T.N. CHATURVEDI
H.E., the then Governor of Karnataka and Chairman, Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi, March 12, 2007.
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" 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.
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" I am very happy to be here and attend the function of presentation of awards. They are doing great job. "
SHRI R. L. BHATIA
H.E., the then Governor of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, August 20, 2007.
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" I compliment the initiatives of the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India, in association with the Rajiv Rural Development Foundation, "
SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE
Hon’ble the then Speaker of Lok Sabha, New Delhi,
August 16, 2004.
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" I have known Dr. Sundar Ram since the establishment of the Academy and have been deeply impressed by the way in which "
SHRI MANI SHANKAR AIYAR
Hon’ble the then Union Minister for Panchayati Raj, Youth Affairs & Sports and Development of North-East Region
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" 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. "
PROF. M.S. SWAMINATHAN
Founder Chairman, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, March 9, 2007.
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" 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.
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" It was a great pleasure to participate in the convention organised by AGRASRI "
DR. C. RANGARAJAN
The then Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister of India, New Delhi, August 20, 2008.
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" As the Chief Organiser of Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Lecture and Rajiv Gandhi National Awards programmes every year, "
DR. Subhash C. Kashyap
Former Secretary-General of Lok Sabha,
New Delhi, February 25, 2009
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" I feel happy that this country’s democracy needs the kind of work AGRASRI is undertaking.. "
SHRI JUSTICE V.R. KRISHNA IYER
Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi,
February 26, 2009.
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" It is a matter of great satisfaction that the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India has an outstanding record of training, "
SHRI SALMAN KHURSHID
Hon’ble the then Union Minister for Law and Justice,
Govt. of India, New Delhi, 2 February, 2012
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" Organisations like AGRASRI can play a truly important role in supplementing governmental "
DR. N.N. VOHRA
His Excellency, the then Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu, 15 February, 2012.
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" 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. "
DR.G. MADHAVAN NAIR
The then Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation, Bangalore, August 20, 2009
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" Very good and dedicating work is being carried on by the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India. "
DR.BAL RAM JAKHAR
Former Speaker of Lok Sabha, Former Governor, Former Union Agriculture Minister, New Delhi, 20 August, 2012
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" I appreciate the work done by the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India "
PROF. SUKHADEO K. THORAT
The then Chairman, Indian Council of Social Science Research and Former Chairman, University Grants Commission, New Delhi, 20 August, 2014.
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" It is a privilege to be here in the midst of doers at the grassroots level. "
DR. RAJENDRA KUMAR PACHAURI
Noble Laureate in Peace and World renowned Environmentalist, New Delhi, 20 August, 2015.
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" AGRASRI is unique organisation with noble objectives and innovative approach. The approach of AGRASRI is commendable. "
PROF. V. R. PANCHAMUKHI
Former Chairman, Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi, 20 August, 2015
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" The Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India is an autonomous, independent and non-political organisation and "
DR. HARSH VARDHAN
Hon’ble Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, New Delhi, 8 August, 2016.
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" 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. "
DR (MRS) TAMILISAI SOUNDARARAJAN
Her Excellency, the Governor of Telangana, Hyderabad, 23 October, 2020.
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" 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. "
SHRI ARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN
His Excellency, the Governor of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, 06 October, 2020.
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" The father of our Nation, Shri Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi had once said that the soul of India lives in its villages. "
SMT. REKHA SHARMA
Chairperson, National Commission for Women, New Delhi, 08 October, 2020.
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" I congratulate Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI), Tirupati for conducting Symposium on Gram Swaraj and 75 Years of Rural India. "
SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA
His Excellency, the Governor of Haryana, Chandigarh, 17 June, 2022.
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" AGRASRI National Seminar is essential for addressing critical issues surrounding the role of women in decision-making processes across various levels of governance. "
ANANDIBEN PATEL
Her Excellency, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, 26 September, 2024.
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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
INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS (IM)
Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India is offering the Institutional Membership to the Panchayati Raj and Nagar Palika Institutions, Universities, Colleges, Research Organisations, Schools, NGO's, Youth Clubs and other likeminded institutions and organisations, in appreciation to the modest support and help extended to the Academy activities and programmes, for self-sufficient Village Republics in India.
The following is the List of INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS (IM) of the Academy :-
| IM:1 CHAIRMAN Guntur Zilla Praja Parishad Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Phone: 08632234082. |
IM:2 PRESIDENT Kasargod District Panchayat Kasargod, Kerala. Phone: 04994256722. |
| IM:3 ADHYAKSHA Andaman & Nicobar Zilla Parishad Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Phone: 03192232398. |
IM:4 PRESIDENT Surendra Nagar District Panchayat Surendra Nagar, Gujarat. Phone: 02752 283752. |
| IM:5 CHAIRMAN Pune Zilla Parishad Pune, Maharashtra. Phone: 0202613 4313. |
IM:6 PRESIDENT Palakkad District Panchayat Palakkad, Kerala. Phone: 0491250 5638. |
| IM:7 ADHYAKSHA South District Zilla Panchayat Namchi, Sikkim. Phone: 03595263734. |
IM:8 CHAIRMAN Krishna Zilla Praja Parishad Machilipatnam, Krishna Dist., Andhra Pradesh. E.mail: ceozp_kri@gmail.com |
| IM:9 PRESIDENT Belagavi District Panchayat Belagavi, Karnataka. Phone: 0831-2407201. |
IM:10 PRESIDENT Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk Panchayat Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu. Phone: 04352460187. |
| IM:11 PRESIDENT Sapotra Taluk Panchayat Sapota Taluk, Karauli District, Rajasthan. Phone: 07464250100. |
IM:12 PRESIDENT Veilpur Mandal Praja Parishad Veilpur, Nizamabad District, Telangana. Mobile: 9652594274. |
| IM:13 PRESIDENT Pazhayannur Block Panchayat Pazhayannur, Trichur District, Kerala. Phone: 9961096878. |
IM:14 PRESIDENT Perambra Block Panchayat Perambra, Kozhikode District, Kerala. E.mail: mkunhammad@yahoo.co.in |
| IM:15 SARPANCH Thondavada Gram Panchayat Thondavada-517505, Chandragiri Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Phone: 7702877287. |
IM:16 PRESIDENT Kalpetta Block Panchayat Kalpetta, Wayand District, Kerala. E.mail: pkanil722@gmail.com |
| IM:17 SARPANCH Alagadapa Gram Panchayat Alagadapa, Miryalaguda Mandal, Nalgonda District, Telangana. Phone: 9848015364. |
IM:18 SARPANCH Bellandur Gram Panchayat Bellundur, Bangalore Rural District, Karnataka. Phone: 08025401675. |
| IM:19 SARPANCH Gangadevi Palli Gram Panchayat Gangadevipalli, Geesukonda Mandal, Warangal District, Telangana. Phone: 9849452813. |
IM:20 PRESIDENT Manakkudi Gram Panchayat Mayiladuthurai Taluk, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu. Phone: 9940699317. |
| IM:21 PRESIDENT Karivellur-Peralam Gram Panchayat Karivellur, Thaliparamba Taluk, Kannur District, Kerala. Phone: 914985260235. |
IM:22 SARPANCH Odenthurai Gram Panchayat Odenthurai, Oomapalayam Block, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu. E.mail: pramo_cool@yahoo.com |
| IM:23 SARPANCH Punsari Gram Panchayat Punsari, Talod Taluk, Sabarkantha District, Gujarat. E.mail: sarpanchpunsari@gmail.com |
IM:24 PRESIDENT Edavaka Gram Panchayat Edavaka, Manthanvadi Taluk, Wayand District, Kerala. E.mail: gpedavaka@gmail.com |
| IM:25 PRESIDENT Pulamanthole Gram Panchayat Pulamanthole, Perinthalmanna Taluk, Malappuram District, Kerala. Phone: 04933267468. |
IM:26 SECRETARY Mudichur Gram Panchayat Mudichur, Tambaram Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu. Phone: 9840610022. |
| IM:27 DIRECTOR Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) Govt. of India, Sriperambudur-602105, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu. Phone: 044 27163127. |
IM:28 DIRECTOR Haryana Institute of Rural Development Govt. of Haryana, Nilokheri-132117, Karnal District, Haryana. Phone: 01745 245 649. |
| IM:29 REGISTRAR Sri Venkateswara University Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh. Phone: 08772249472. |
IM:30 REGISTRAR Acharya Nagarjuna University Nagarjuna Nagar-522510, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. Phone: 0863 2346138. |
| IM:31 PRINCIPAL SDM College Ujire-574 240, Dakshina Kanna District, Karnataka. Phone: 08256236101. |
IM:32 REGISTRAR Jai Narain Vyas University New Campus, Bhagat Ki Kothi, Jodhpur-456 010, Rajasthan. Phone: 0291264 9733. |
| IM:33 PRINCIPAL Rajiv Gandhi State Institute of Panchayati Raj and Community Development Govt. of Haryana, Nilokheri -132117, Karnal District, Haryana. Phone: 01745246229. |
IM:34 DIRECTOR Gujarat Institute of Development Research Gota, Ahmedabad-380060, Gujarat. E.mail: gidr@gidr.ac.in |
| IM:35 REGISTRAR Gandhigram Rural University Gandhigram-624 302, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu. Phone: 04512452371. |
IM:36 DIRECTOR School of Rural Management Kalinga Institute of Industrial Tech. University, Bhubaneswar-751 024, Odisha. Phone: 0674 2725113. |
| IM:37 REGISTRAR Maulana Azad National Urdu University Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500 032, Telangana. Phone: 04023001216. |
IM:38 PRINCIPAL Sree Narayana College S.N. Puram P.O., Cherthala-688582, Kerala. Phone: 04782864197. |
| IM:39 PRINCIPAL Union Christian Training College P.O. Berhampore-742101, Murshidabad District, West Bengal. Phone: 03482250 254. |
IM:40 PRINCIPAL School of Social Work P.O. Box 521, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore-575002, Karnataka. Phone: 08242435791. |
| IM:41 PRINCIPAL Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women Periyakulam-625 601, Theni District, Tamil Nadu. Phone: 04546231482. |
IM:42 PRINCIPAL Dyal Singh College Karnal-132117, Haryana. E.mail: dsckarnal@gmail.com |
| IM:43 DIRECTOR Maharashtra Legislature Library Vidhan Bhavan, Backbay Reclamation, Vidhan Bhavan Marg, Mumbai- 400 032. E.mail: psec.legislature@maharashtra.gov.in |
IM:44 PRINCIPAL D.A.V. College Sadhaura (Yamuna Nagar), Pincode-133 204, Haryana. Phone: 01735 271 230. |
| IM:45 DIRECTOR Indian Documentation Service 887/5, Street No.6-A, Patel Nagar, Gurugram-122001, Haryana. Phone: 01242322779. |
IM:46 PRINCIPAL Parishkar College of Global Excellence Near Metro Mass Hospital, Mansarovar, Jaipur-302020, Rajasthan. E.mail: info@parishkar.org |
| IM:47 DIRECTOR Centre for Economic and Social Studies Nizamia Observatory Campus, Begumpet, Hyderabad-500016, Telangana. E.mail: post@cess.ac.in |
IM:48 DIRECTOR Institute for Social and Economic Change Nagarbhavi PO, Bengaluru-560072, Karnataka. E.mail: director@isec.ac.in |
| IM:49 PRINCIPAL S.V. Arts College (Autonomous) TTD, Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh. E.mail: svactpt_hd@yahoo.com |
IM:50 PRINCIPAL S.G.S. Arts College (Autonomous) TTD, Tirupati-517501, Andhra Pradesh. E.mail: sgsartscollegettd@gmail.com |
| IM:51 PRINCIPAL Shahaji Law College 1090 'E', Shahupuri, Kolhapur-416001, Maharashtra. E.mail: prin.shahajilawcollege@gmail.com |
IM:52 PRINCIPAL Dr. Ambedkar Global Law Institute 19-3-2J/F1/A20, K.K. Cheruvu, Renigunta Road, Tirupati-517501, Andhra Pradesh. E.mail: contact@ambedkarlaw.edu.in |
| IM:53 MEMBER-SECRETARY Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, JNU Institutional Area, New Delhi-110067. E.mail: ms@icssr.org |
IM:54 MEMBER-SECRETARY National Commission for Women Govt. of India, New Delhi-1100025. E.mail: ms-ncw@nic.in |
| IM:55 DIRECTOR-GENERAL Kerala Institute of Local Administration Mulankunnathukavu, Govt. of Kerala, Thrissur-680581, Kerala. E.mail: info@kila.ac.in |
IM:56 DIRECTOR-GENERAL National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) Govt. of India, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad-500030, Telangana. E.mail: dg.nird@gov.in |
| IM:57 CHAIRMAN Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences (Autonomous) Karkambadi Road, Tirupati-517507, Andhra Pradesh. E.mail: aitstpt@yahoo.com |
IM:58 PRINCIPAL QIS Educational Institutions Vengamukkapalem, Ongole-523272, Andhra Pradesh. E.mail: principal@qiscet.edu.in |
| IM:59 WORKING PRESIDENT Karnataka State Panchayati Raj Parishad No.5, 2nd Cross, N.S. Iyengar Road, Seshadripuram, Bengaluru-560020. E.mail: kpparishath2014@gmail.com |
IM:60 VICE-CHANCELLOR Mahatma Gandhi Rural Development and Panchayati Raj University Gadak-582101, Karnataka. E.mail: vcksrdpru2016@gmail.com |
| IM:61 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Andhra Pradesh Mahila Abhivruddhi Society Plot No.11 & 12, HIG, HUDA Colony, Tanesha Nagar, Near Dream Valley, Manikonda, Hyderabad-500 089, Telangana. E.mail: info@apmas.org |
IM:62 PRESIDENT Ernakulam District Panchayat Ernakulam-682030, Kochi District, Kerala. E.mail: dpeklm@gmail.com |
| IM:63 DIRECTOR NBKR Institute of Science and Technology (Autonomous) Vidya Nagar-524413, Kota Mandal, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh. E.mail: ist@nbkrist.org |
IM:64 PRESIDENT Wayanad District Panchayat Kalpetta-672122, Wayanad District, Kerala. E.mail: dpwynd@gmail.com |