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Prof Vasala Madhava Rao
Professor
GIET University

Publications 1999 - 2023

Publications

50

Journal Articles
3

Book Chapter
56

Book
23

Conference
Proceedings
23

Misc
11

Incollection
1

Data paper
1

Other
380

Projects
1
1
2

Citations / H-Index

217 Citations

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203 Citations

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Expertise

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Spatial Information Technology/ Geoinformatics/Geospatial Technology, Rural Development, Rural Technology, Sustainable Development, MSW Management, Rural Technology, Renewable Energy, ICT Applications & E-Governance, Monitoring & Evaluation/ EIA, NRM, Disaster Management, Rural Housing, Rural Infrastructure, Development Planning/ Micro Level Planning, Watershed Development, Drinking Water & Sanitation, Precision Agriculture

Personal Information

Prof Vasala Madhava Rao

Male

Kharling, GIET University, Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology University,Gobriguda

Gunupur, Odisha, India - 765022

Experience

2019 - Present

Professor

Department of Civil Engineering

GIET University
1989 - 2018

Professor

NIRDPR, MoRD, GOI,Rural Development & Panchayati Raj

Government of India
1982 - 1985

Lecturer

Management

Sanjay Memorial Institute of Technology (SMIT), Berhampur

Qualification

2007

Ph.D Spatial Information Technology

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
2001

M Tech(Remote Sensing)

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
2001

M Tech

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
1997

Ph.D(Economics)

Mahtma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth
1982

MBA

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

Honours and Awards

2015

National Innovation Abhinav Award

Government of India

2015

Awarded National Innovation Abhinav Award 2015 Govt of India;

2015

Outstanding and Distinguished Contributions in NRM and RD Award

SSTGRA

2015

National Innovation Abhinav Award

Government of India

2015

Awarded National Innovation Abhinav Award 2015 Govt of India;

2015

Outstanding and Distinguished Contributions in NRM and RD Award

SSTGRA

2005

Outstanding and Distinguished Contributions in NRM and RD Award

SSTGRA

1985

Outstanding Young Person by Jaycees International

1985;

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2017

Decision Support System for Sugar Industry

Dr D B Suresh Babu, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

2017

Decision Support System for Sugar Industry

Dr D B Suresh Babu, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2008

Member

ISPRS

2005

Member

UN SPIDER

2001

Indian Society for Remote Sensing

Life Member

2008

Member

ISPRS

2005

Member

UN SPIDER

2001

Indian Society for Remote Sensing

Life Member

2001

Life Member Indian Society for Remote Sensing

2001

Life Member Indian Society of Geomatics

2000

Life Member Indian Society for Ecological Economics

1997

Life Member Indian Economic Association

1985

Life Member

Berhampur University

1982

Member

All India Management Association

1980

Member Institution of Engineers(India)

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Membership In Committees

2000

Committee on Watershed Development, DoLR, MoRD, GOI

Member

2000

Committee on Watershed Development, DoLR, MoRD, GOI

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Research Projects

Abstract: Development indices are devised based on many parameters and a composite index on levels of development is arrived at

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Abstract: GIS is used to develop a growth center model for Dhudhai cluster of villages

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Abstract: Gram Panchayat level decision support system

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Funding Agency : Assam State.

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Abstract: Gram Panchayat level decision support system for a difficult terrain situation

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Abstract: This project is World Bank assisted which examines all issues and dimensions of rural energy scene and LPG gas as an alternative mode of rural energy. Study recommendations are implemented by the Govt of A.P and the World Bank in A.P and else where in the world. The World Bank is publishin

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Abstract: It's a diagnostic Project on the impact of Model Village Programme promoted by HUDCO and to identify the lapses for bringing in policy measures to improve the programme in it's true spirit. The recommendations are accepted by the HUDCO and new strategies are being evolved for making the pr

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26) Generation of Action Plans/Detailed Project Report for Watershed Development

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Abstract: By a process of extraction of contours and drainage layers from Topo Sheet and integrating with satellite imageries

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27) Comprehensive District Development Plan

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Abstract: A GIS based Model district plan for Ranchi district has been prepared integrating all aspects of resource base and field level database with demographic and infrastructure information. An action oriented implementation plan is devised with this basic input and by converging with government

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Dr P Kesava Rao

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28) Development of Customised GIS Software

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Abstract: GIS based customised software for watershed has been designed in collaboration with Watershed Technology and Management Institute

Funding Agency : engineering designs and generate reports. Another advantage is that it helps in easy monitoring and acts as a decision making tool at local level.

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29) GIS based Disaster Management

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Dr P Kesava Rao

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Abstract A GIS based pilot Flood Modelling for better community preparedness for the cyclone and flood prone coastal area was developed for vadapalem Panchayat in Machillipatnam District in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh State. This model enables the identification of safe areas

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30) Preparation of Digital Databases

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Abstract: On the lines of National Spatial Database infrastructure (NSDI)

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31) GIS based Resource Analysis

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Abstract: GS based resource analysis is being attempted using Satellite imageries and various layers of information based on which optimum resource plan and livelihood system could be devised for sustenance and resource generation.

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32) Comprehensive Development Plan of Tribal rea

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Abstract: A GIS based development plan of a tribal area was prepared in Bonai block of Sundargarh district

Funding Agency : topography and infrastructure as well as socio economic aspect and demographic profile was analysed for generation of GIS based Planning for appropriate development thrust.

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33) Tribal Atlas

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NAIP

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Abstract: The Tribal Atlas based on the demographic profile of Scheduled-V area aim at spatial spread and also to understand various aspects of tribal population. This will have wide use among organisations working for tribal development.

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34) Change Detection

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Abstract: A change detection studies in Attapady block of Kerala State tracts the temporal changes in vegetation density

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35) Village GIS

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Ministry of Rural Development)

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Abstract: Village GIS developed b NIRD is a Customised Gram Panchayat GIS package. This GIS framework can be applied to village

Funding Agency : state or even for National level decision making system. The customised package has all analytical features and can handle audio

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Abstract: A GIS based development Atlas for a district has been prepared with development indicators blockwise. This will enable identifying the hot spots where development thrust is required and also to understand the development stage and spectrum within the district.

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Abstract: Large scale mapping with details on soil

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38) Agra Climatic Planning & Information Bank

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Abstract: An Agro Climatic Planning & Information Bank for Dehradun and Champawat districts of Uttaranchal State is being prepared as detail advisory for supporting the farmers for gainful farm practices

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D T Phanindra Kumar

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39) Participatory GIS Action Research Project for two villages in Nizmabad and Jhansi districts

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Abstract: Participatory GIS being implemented in Yacharam Village in Gandhari Mandal of Nizamabad District and one village in Jhansi district(Uttar Pradesh)

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40) Precision Agriculture Model

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Dr T Phanindra Kumar

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Abstract: A Precision Agriculture Model is being developed on a pilot basis at NIRD in an Action Research Mode

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41) Rural Energy Balance

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Abstract: A study of all available energy from biomass

Funding Agency : energy supply

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Dr T Phanindra Kumar

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Ministry of Rural Development)

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Abstract: Digital PMGSY Road Core Network was prepared from ground survey and candidate roads was prepared by integrating LULC and other earth features to plan and monitor the road network. The study was undertaken in 5 districts of Kerala State.

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4 3 ) Mobile based MGNREGS Monitoring

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Abstract: In Wynad District of Kerala State

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Dr T Phanindra Kumar

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4 4 ) Women and Child tracking for health delivery

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Abstract: UNICEF assigned CGARD NIRD&PR to develop Geoinformatics based monitoring through Mobiles to advise the remote tribal inhabitants to take advantage of health facilities for the children and women.

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4 5 ) Panchayat Boundary

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Abstract: A Pilot study in Kerala State to map the Panchayat Boundaries was undertaken

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Dr M V Ravi Babu

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4 6 ) Web based e-DPR for IWMP

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Abstract: A web based e-DPR for the IWMP is developed and customized

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4 7 ) Web based Geohydrology Model for IWMP

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Dr P Kesava Rao

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Abstract: A web based Geo Hydrology Model for the IWMP is developed in Open Source Platform

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48) IIDS ICT Application in Agriculture

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Abstract: An Interactive Information Dissemination System through Mobile is developed to access all agriculture advisory by the farmers 24 by 7. The system is operational in Telengana

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Dr T Phanindra Kumar

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49) Watershed Impact Assessment

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Abstract: Watershed Impact Assessment through temporal analysis and NDVI with socio economic impact integration is being attempted to assess the IWMP watershed impact on the watershed area and on the beneficiaries

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50) Evaluation of Bju KBK

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Abstract: Odisha Government has assigned the evaluation of Biju KBV Programme Study to CGARD NIRD&PR to evaluate it's impact on the KBK backward region and beneficiaries as regards to electrification

Funding Agency : strategies needed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Biju KBK Scheme.

Dr T Phanindra Kumar

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Dr T Phanindra Kumar

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Dr M V Ravi Babu

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GOI

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RESEARCH PROJECTS EXECUTED AS PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATOR(PI)

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Abstract: The Project attempted to identify areas for greater employment generation and promotion of economic activities keeping in view the local conditions and skill levels available and the district perspective plan. The Plan was useful for the Lead Bank

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Abstract: The Project was a part of an extensive survey for assessing the drinking water situation in the three districts of AP towards water quality

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3) Housing for the Rural Poor: Problems & Prospects

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Abstract: The contemporary situation of housing in both Kerala and Uttar Pradesh were examined and problems and prospects were identified in the promotion of housing in the country.

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Abstract: Two backward districts were selected in a developed and less developed State namely in Maharastra and Orissa and various issues and dimensions were examined. Training

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5) Devastation and Destruction: A Study of Cyclone and Flood disaster in South Tamilnadu

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Abstract: An overall assessment of the disaster situation was made and effective measures with cost and time overrun reduction were suggested

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6) Evaluation of Wasteland: SHARP

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Abstract: Wasteland and its productive use was evaluated and was reported to the Ministry

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7)Study of Water and Sanitation Situation in Mysore District

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Abstract: This was an assessment study of water and sanitation situation in Mysore district. Many innovative projects were introduced to solve water and sanitation situation and local people were involved in this process which made these projects sustainable.

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8)Concurrent Evaluation of DPAP in Andhra Pradesh: Mahaboobnagar District

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Abstract: The DPAP programmes of Govt of AP were examined in Mahaboobnagar District of AP and their effectiveness on soil

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9)Concurrent Evaluation of DPAP in Andhra Pradesh: Ranga Reddy District

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Abstract: The DPAP programmes of Govt of AP were examined in Ranga Reddy District AP and their effectiveness on soil

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10)Cuncurrent Evaluation of DPAP in Andhra Pradesh: Anatapur District

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Abstract: The DPAP programmes of Govt of AP were examined in Anantapur District of AP and their effectiveness on soil

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11)Evaluation of IJRY Study on House cum Workshed for the Weavers of Varanasi

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Abstract: The House cum Workshed pilot project in Varanasi was a diagnostic study on how beneficial the housing project was for the target group. The problems were identified and remedial measures were suggested.

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12) DLO Report on Damoh District of Madhya Pradesh

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Abstract: The district of Damoh in MP was studied and the potential for it's growth and development was identified and strategies were suggested for development of the district and in the effective implementation of the RD programmes.

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13)Study Report on Sanitation: A Case Study of AP and Karnataka

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Abstract: A comparative study on the sanitation aspects was made in AP and Karnataka and the areas for learning from each State and measures in improving sanitation conditions were suggested.

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14)Study Report on Sanitation: Philippines

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Abstract: The sanitation situation in Phillippines were studied and compared with that of India. Various measures were suggested to improve the sanitation situation in the country.

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15)Study on Sanjay Rural Electric Cooperative Society(SCORE)

Funding Agency : 1998.

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Abstract: The rural electricity cooperative was studied towards energy solutions in rural areas and the impending problems in managing power through cooperative efforts were identified and remedial measures were suggested for effective implementation.

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16)Implementation on APSHC Weaker Section Housing Projects-Deviations in Standard Designs

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Abstract: The project examined the field realities in housing designs and their gross violation by the beneficiaries and many factors which do not follow within the guidelines of housing scheme norms and measures to curb these irregularities were suggested to Govt of AP.

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17)Andhra Pradesh Energy Efficiency Project-Consumer Consultative Survey

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Abstract: The efficiency of power management was examined in the study area and measures were suggested to improve the power efficiency. The study involved the local people and the farmers

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implemented by the Govt of AP.

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Abstract: Identification of natural resources through Satelite Remote Sensing and linking them with socio economic data for judicious analysis of various parameters for optimum decisions for planning purpose

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Abstract: A GIS base has been developed for extracting Assembly Constituency data and layers from Mandal layers and the capabilities of analysis and presentations.

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Publications (168)

Academic Identity

Vidwan-ID : 175890

Prof Vasala Madhava Rao

Publications 1999 - 2023

Publications

Journal Articles

Book Chapter

Book

Conference Proceedings

Misc

Incollection

Data paper

Other

Projects

Citations / H-Index

Altmetrics

Google Scholar

Co-author Network

Co-author - 9

Expertise

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Personal Information

Prof Vasala Madhava Rao

Experience

Professor

Professor

Lecturer

Qualification

Ph.D Spatial Information Technology

M Tech(Remote Sensing)

M Tech

Ph.D(Economics)

MBA

Honours and Awards

National Innovation Abhinav Award

Awarded National Innovation Abhinav Award 2015 Govt of India;

Outstanding and Distinguished Contributions in NRM and RD Award

National Innovation Abhinav Award

Awarded National Innovation Abhinav Award 2015 Govt of India;

Outstanding and Distinguished Contributions in NRM and RD Award

Outstanding and Distinguished Contributions in NRM and RD Award

Outstanding Young Person by Jaycees International

Doctoral Theses Guided

Decision Support System for Sugar Industry

Decision Support System for Sugar Industry

Membership In Professional Bodies

Member

Member

Indian Society for Remote Sensing

Member

Member

Indian Society for Remote Sensing

Life Member Indian Society for Remote Sensing

Life Member Indian Society of Geomatics

Life Member Indian Society for Ecological Economics

Life Member Indian Economic Association

Life Member

Member

Member Institution of Engineers(India)

Membership In Committees

Committee on Watershed Development, DoLR, MoRD, GOI

Committee on Watershed Development, DoLR, MoRD, GOI

Research Projects

Abstract: Development indices are devised based on many parameters and a composite index on levels of development is arrived at

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Abstract: Development indices are devised based on many parameters and a composite index on levels of development is arrived at

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Abstract: GIS is used to develop a growth center model for Dhudhai cluster of villages

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