Teaching Faculty
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- Teaching Faculty
- Dr. K. Velavan
Faculty Profile
Name
Dr. K. Velavan
Designation
Assistant Professor
(Agricultural Extension)
Department
Social Science
Qualification
Ph.D
Teaching Experience
4 Years
Education
Publications
Awards & Achievements
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
Work Experience
Memberships
Responsibilities Held
Education
| Degree | Institute/Organisation | Specialisation | Year of Passing |
| Ph.D | Annamalai University, Chidambaram | Agricultural Extension and Communication | 2023 |
| M.Sc | Annamalai University, Chidambaram | Agricultural Extension and Communication | 2013 |
| B.Sc | Annamalai University, Chidambaram | Agriculture | 2011 |
Publications
- Velavan. K and M. Natarajan, 2019. Published a Research article entitled “Assessing the Knowledge Level of Tribal Farmers on Recommended Indigenous Agricultural Practices in Millets” in the Agricultural Update (An International Journal of Agricultural Extension), Vol. 14, Issue 4, Pp. (300-303), November, 2019. NAAS Score: 4.39. ISSN: 0973- 1520.
- Velavan. K and M. Natarajan. 2020. Published a research article entitled “Assessing the Knowledge Level of Tribal Farmers on Indigenous Agricultural Practices in paddy”, World Journal of Environmental Biosciences (An international peer reviewed journal of Environmental Biosciences), Vol. 9, Issue: 4, Pp. 13-17. Oct- Dec, 2020. ISSN: 2277-8047.
- Velavan. K and M. Natarajan. 2021. Published a research article entitled “Factors Influencing the Profile Characteristics among the Tribal Farmers with Adoption of Indigenous Agricultural Practices in Kalrayan Hills of Tamil Nadu” research journal of agricultural science (an international journal) vol.12, issue: 06, pp. (Nov-Dec 2021) 12(6):1923-1927.
Awards & Achievements
- Young Researcher Award
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
- Velavan. K and M.Natarajan. Presented a paper on “IMPACTS OF CLIMATIC CHANGES ON TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND THE POTENTIAL OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE” at the National Seminar on Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture, organised by Economic Wing, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu. During 2nd & 3rd, March 2016.
- Velavan. K and M.Natarajan. presented a paper on OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS IN ORGANIC FARMING IN CUDDALORE DISTRICT OF TAMIL NADU” at the National Seminar on Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture, organised by Economic Wing, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu. During 2nd and 3rd, March, 2016.
- Velavan. K and M.Natarajan. presented a paper on “ABIOTIC STRESS AND TOLERANCE OF PLANT GROWTH IN BIOLOGICAL ECOSYSTEMS” at the UGC-SAP Sponsored National Seminar on Conventional and Molecular Strategies for Sustainable Crop Improvement (CMSSCI). organised by the Department of Genetics And Plant Breeding,Faculty of Agriculturae, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu. During 16th and 17th, March, 2017.
- I have attended in the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi Sponsored National Seminar on ”COMMON PROPERTY RESEARCH: ISSUES & CHALLENGES” organised by the Central Rural Development, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu. During 23th and 24th, March, 2017.
- Velavan. K and M. Natarajan. 2018. Participated and presented a paper entitled on “Constraints Cunctatory the Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Vermi-Compost Technology” in the national seminar on “Vermibin management and marketing of vermi products” organized by Department of zoology (UGC-SAP& DST-FIST SPONSORED) in Annamalai university on 10th October, 2018.
- Velavan. K and M. Natarajan. 2018. Participated and Presented a paper entitled on “Impact of Global Warming on Biodiversity in Indian Agriculture” in the ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on “Educating the Issues and Threats on Climate Change” organized by Department of Education in Annamalai University on 11th and 12th October, 2018.
- Velavan. K and M. Natarajan. 2018. Participated and presented a paper entitled “Constraints Faced by Paddy Growers and in Adoption of Post-Harvest Technologies” in the national seminar on “Extension Strategies and Technological for Sustainable Agriculture Development” held by the Department of Agricultural Extension at the Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar on 1st and 2nd November, 2018.
- Velavan. K and M. Natarajan. 2018. Participated and presented a paper entitled “Suggestions for Better Utilization of Indigenous Farm Practices by Tribal Farmers” in the national seminar on “Extension Strategies and Technological for Sustainable Agriculture Development” held by the Department of Agricultural Extension at the Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar on 1st and 2nd November, 2018.
- Velavan. K and M. Natarajan. 2019. Participated and presented a paper entitled “Mitigation and Adaptation Planning in Rural Area at the Different Administrative Levels: Synergies and Contradictions” in the UGC- SAP-DRS- II Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Environmental Issues: Protection, Conservation and Management 2019” held by Department of Sociology and Social Work, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar on 22nd and 23rd, March, 2019.
- Velavan. K and M. Natarajan. 2019. Participated and Presented a paper entitled “Adoption of Indigenous Agricultural Practices Among The Tribals of Kalrayan hills in Villupuram District” in the National Seminar on ” Organic farming for Sustainable Agriculture 2019″ held by The School of Agriculture (SOA) at The PRIST Deemed University (NAAC Accredited), Thanjavur on 29th, March, 2019.
- Velavan. K and M.Natarajan. Presented a paper on “ROLE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT” at the 8th GCRA International Conference on Innovation Digital Application for Sustainable Development, organised by University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, India and Global Communication Research Association Sydney, Australia. During on 05 & 07, January, 2016.
- Velavan. K and M.Natarajan. Presented a paper on “THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF REHABITITATION SCHEMES OF TSUNAMI AFFECTED FARMER OF CUDDALORE DISTRICT” at the International Conference on Disaster Management and Sustainable Rural Livelihoods: A Global Scenario and Plan for Future Prosperity. organised by the Centre for Rural Development, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu. During 23rd and 24th, March, 2016.
- Velavan. K and M. Natarajan. 2016. Participated and presented a paper entitled “Impact of Tsunami on Agriculture and Coastal Communities in Cuddalore District” in the ICSSR SPONSORED International Conference on “Disaster Management and Sustainable Rural Livelihoods: A Global Scenario and Plan for Future Prosperity” Organized by the Centre for Rural Development, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar during 23rd and 24th March, 2016.
- Velavan. K and M. Natarajan. presented a paper on “CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE PRACTICES IN RAINFED UPLANDS OF KALRAYAN HILLS IMPROVE CUMBU BASED SYSTEM PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFITABILITY” at the International Conference on ” Sustainable Agriculture Technologies (ICSAT 2k18)” organised by the AVS College of Arts & Science, Selam, Tamil Nadu. During 19th September, 2018.
- Velavan. K. Participated in the Webinar entitled,”ICT Tools for Beginners” as special lecture Knoledge dissemination Programme (KDP-P) Organised by the Atmaja’s Birding Group (ABG is a WhatsApp group), FFA Face book Group & Drishticon. Organization Panuskura, Purba Medinipur, W.B., India. Bahona College, Jorhat, Assam, India during 25th July, 2021.
- Velavan. K. Participated in the National Academy of Biological Sciences (NABS) and DST Purse II Sponsored International Virtual Conference on “Advances in Information and Communication Technology” Organised by the Department of Agricultural Extension Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar during 16th September, 2021.
- Velavan. K. Participated in the National Academy of Biological Sciences (NABS) and DST Purse II Sponsored International Virtual Conference on “Nutritional Security for the 21st Century” Organised by the Department of Agricultural Extension Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar during 18th September, 2021.
- Velavan. K. Participated in the International Virtual Conference on “Improving Rural Economy through Innovative Extension Approaches” Organised by the Department of Agricultural Extension Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar during 1st October, 2021.
- Velavan. K. Participated in the National Virtual Conference on “Challenges and Opportunities in Agro forestry for Sustaining the Rural Livelihoods ” (CASL-21) Organised by the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar during 22nd October, 2021.
- Velavan. K. Participated in the International Virtual Conference on “Redefining Sustainable Food Production in the Context of Climate Change ” Organised by the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar during 26th October, 2021.
- Velavan. K. Participated in the IQAC Enable National Virtual Workshop on “Scop and Opportunities in Plantation Crops ” (SOPC-21) Organised by the Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar during 27th October, 2021.
- Velavan. K. Participated in the IQAC Enable International Virtual Conference on “Innovative Trends in Horticulture Production” (ITHP-21) Organised by the Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar during 29th October, 2021.
- Velavan. K. Participated in the National Webinar on “Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Plant Pathology” Organised by the Department of Plant Pathology, School of Agricultural Scinces, BIST, BIHER, Chennai during 3rd December, 2021.
- Velavan. K. Participated in the IQAC Enable International Virtual Conference on “Efficient Potassium Utilization for Food & Nutritional Security” (EPUFFANS -21) Organised by the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar during 13th December, 2021.
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor at SRS Institute of Agriculture and Technology, Dindigul (2022 and continuing).
Memberships
- AIASA- Memberships
Responsibilities Held
- Assistant Professor
- NSS – Programme Officer
- Admission co-ordinator