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An Autonomous Social Science Research Institute Supported by
the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and Government of Gujarat (GoG)
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| Devi Prasad |
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Devi Prasad |
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M.A. PhD |
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Director |
| Fields of expertise |
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Social Research Methodology: Survey, Participatory Research, Content Analysis; Social Policy; Civil Society and Organisational Development; SHGs and Micro Finance; Family and Gender Studies |
| Contact Details |
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Phone : 0261-2256114 (R)
0261-2210503 (O) |
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Fax : +91-261-2223851 |
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E-mail: bdeviprasad@yahoo.com
bdeviprasad2@gmail.com |
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| Bio Sketch |
Formerly a Professor of Social Work at Andhra University, Professor Devi Prasad had done extensive research in the areas of Family, Ageing, Child Welfare, SHGs, Civil Societies, social work education, HIV/AIDS, and research methodology. He has wide contacts both in academic as well as in Development sector and has been working closely with the latter. Dr.Prasad has to his credit a number research articles published both in national and international journals. He was involved in international and national research projects, conducted Evaluations and authored a number of research reports. Dr.Prasad is represented on the boards of reputed NGOs, and on several academic bodies/institutions such as UGC Visiting Committees, TISS, Mumbai, etc. He has so far guided 10 PhD scholars successfully. |
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| Current Projects |
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Working on publication of three books: SHGs and Social Work Profession, Elder abuse and Neglect, and NREGA. |
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A Pilot Study on Flood-Risk Management in Surat City (convenor) |
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| Selected Publications |
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Content analysis: A method of Social Science Research (pp.174-193) In D. K. Lal Das (ed) Research Methods for Social Work, New Delhi: Rawat Publications, 2008 |
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Older persons, and Care giving burden and satisfaction in rural family context. Indian Journal of Gerontology, 21(2), 2007:pp.216-232 |
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Scavengers and Scavenging in A.P. Indian Journal of Social Work, 68(2) 2007:pp.189-203. |
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Families in Difficult Situations, Indian Journal of Social Work, 70(2), 2009: pp.189-217. |
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Implementation of the old age pension scheme in Visakhapatnam District, A.P: A Study Journal of Rural Development 28(4), 2009: pp.439-449. |
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Beyond Microfinance, The VMSS Way, The Indian Journal of Social Work, Vol. 71, Issue 4, October, 2010. |
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