CURRICULUM VITAE 1 NAME : Prof. ARJUNA RAO KUTHADI Place and Date of Birth : 15 th June, 1964, Khammam, T.S., INDIA. Nationality : Indian & Passport No.H4557086 Residential Address : H.No.8-60/3, Plot No.39/A, Dwarakanagar Colony, Swaroopnagar Uppal, Hyderabad 500 039, A.P., India. Phone 040-27204807, Cell: 9849415593 Email: arjunraokuthadi@rediffmail.com arjunaraokuthadi@yahoo.co.in Education: 1988 M.A. (History), Osmania University. 1992 M.Phil (Modern Indian History), Osmania University. Topic: Kasinathuni Nageswara Rao Pantulu: Biographical Study. 1996 Ph.D. (Modern Period), Osmania University. Topic: Vernacular Press and the National Movement A Case Study of Andhra 1902-1947. Teaching Experience: Professor of History, Osmania University, Hyderabad, INDIA, since 5 th September, 2011. Associate Professor of History, Osmania University, Hyderabad, INDIA, since 28 th August, 2004. Assistant Professor of History, Osmania University, Hyderabad, INDIA, since 1 st October, 1997.
2 I have joined the University service in October 1997 since then I have been teaching both PG and UG courses. The following papers have been taught by me: a. History of Andhras b. Indian History c. Historiography d. World History Resource person: 1. UG & PG Studies in History, Prof. G. Ram Reddy Centre for Distance Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad, and Dr. B.R. Ambedker Open University, Hyderabad, since, 1998 to till date. 2. Delivered a guest lecture on Research Methodology at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, College of Engineering, Nachupally (Kondagattu), Karimnagar on 27.06.2012. Research Interest and Area of Specializations: Publications: Books: Socio-Economic History of Modern Andhra, Tribal Studies and Migration. 1. Studies in Indian History Festschrift to Prof. Adapa Satyanarayana, published by the M/s Research India Press, New Delhi, ISBN 978-81-89131-66-1, 2013. 2. Prof. K. Arjun Rao & Prof. M. Venkateshwar Rao, (Co-Editor), Tribal Situation in India: A Comparative Perspective, ISBN No.978-81-89131-72-2, Research India Press, New Delhi, 2013. 3. Vernacular Press and the National Movement A Case Study of Andhra 1902-194, Anjani Publications, Hyderabad, 2010. 4. Kasinathuni Nageswara Rao Pantulu Biographical Study, Anjani Publications, Hyderabad, 2010. Research Guidance: Ph.D. Awarded: 1. 2009: A Study of Socio-Economic Profile of the Kalali Community in Telangana 1901-1991 by Mr. M. Maraiah. 2. 2009: Tribes, Culture and Ecology A Case Study of Adilabad District 1906-1948 by Mr. T. Srinivas.
3. 2010: Historical Perspectives of Lambadas in Telangana Region: A Case Study of Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh by Mr. T. Venkateshwar Rao. 4. 2014: Influence of Christian Missionaries on Socio-Economic Development in Telugu Speaking Areas 1833-1047 A.D. by Ms. K. Vidyadhari. 5. 2014: Industries and Crafts under Qutb Shahis: 1518-1687 A.D., by Mr. K. Veeresha. 6. 2014: Social Reform Movements in Hyderabad State: Contribution of Arigay Ramaswamy by Mr. Penta Krishna. 7. 2014: Chenchus of Andhra Pradesh A Historical Study (1956-2007) by Mr.Ch. Prasad. 3 Ongoing: 1. Socio and Economic Development of Tribals: A Case Study of Khammam District since 1956-2000 by A. Srinivas. 2. Swerage and Water System in Hyderabad State 1724-1948A.D. by Mr. Alle Vijay Kumar 3. The Study of Tribal Women in Telangana Region (1901-2010), by Bukya Srinivas. 4. The Evolution of Puragiri Kshatria (Perika) Community and the Integrated Study on Socio-Economic and Political Profile from 1900 A.D. 2010 A.D. in Telangana, by P. Aravindu 5. Emergence of Gouda Community in Andhra Pradesh Politics: A Historical Perspective (1956-2009 A.D.), by Mr. P. Muthyam M.Phil Awarded: 1. 2010: Sewerage System in Erstwhile Hyderabad State 1911-1948 A.D., Alle Vijaya Kumar. Ongoing: 1. Peoples Armed Struggle in the Munugode Area of the Erstwhile Nizam Dominion 1946-51 A.D., by Venkataiah (ongoing). 2. The Pattern of Education System in Nizam Dominion, 1900-1948, by M. Venkanna (ongoing).
Research Projects: 4 a) Major Research Project: 1. Post-Doctoral Research Project proposal entitled An Analysis of Social and Cultural Determinants of Tribal Development in Andhra Pradesh sent to ICHR, New Delhi, for funding. 2. Major Research Project proposal entitled Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Penetration and Tribal Life: A Comparative Study of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, 1-7-2012 to 31-10-2014. b) Minor Research Projects: 1. Socio-economic profile of Scheduled Tribes A Case Study of Yerukala Community in Andhra Pradesh, Sponsored by the U.G.C. under Special Assistance Programme, Department of History, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 1-4-2001 to 31-3-2002. 2. Socio- Economic Delineation of Scheduled Tribes in A.P. A Case Study of Koya Community, Sponsored by the U.G.C. under Special Assistance Programme, Department of History, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 1-4-2002 to 31-3-2003. 3. Socio-Economic profile of Scheduled Tribes A Case Study of Gonds: Telangana Area 1901-1951, Sponsored by the U.G.C. under Special Assistance Programme, Department of History, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 1-4-2003 to 31-3-2004. 4. The Pattern of Modernisation Process and their impact on the Tribals of Andhra Pradesh: A Special Focus on Yerukala Community, Sponsored by the U.G.C. under Special Assistance Programme, Department of History, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 1-4-2003 to 31-3-2004. Papers Presented/Published in International Conferences/Seminars: 1. Penetration of information Technology in Tribal Life: A comparative study of Andhra Pradesh & Tamilnadu 10 th International Conference on Public Administration, Proceedings of 2014 International Conference on Public Administration Volume-1 Organised by School of Political Science and Public Administration of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, P.R. China, held on October 24-26, 2014 ISBN no:978-7-5647-2652-2 2. Government-citizen Interaction through Innovative ICT Models: A Case Study of Suwidha in Punjab in India Proceedings of International Conference on Public Administration (9 th ICPA) Volume-I, Organised by Department of Public Management of Faculty of Business of (CPUT), Cape town, held on October 31 to November 2, 2013, South Africa.
5 3. Transparency and Accountability: A study of Government Citizen Interaction in India, Proceedings of 2013 International Conference on Public Administration, Organised by Korean Association of Public Administration (KAPA), Seoul, held on October 18-19, 2013, South Korea. 4. ICTs and Women Empowerment in India: The Kerala Experience, Proceedings of 2012 International Conference on Public Administration (8 th ICPA) Volume-I, Organised by Department of Public Administration, Osmania University and School of Political Science and Public Administration of UESTC, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, American Society for Public Administration, Osmania University, held on October 25-27, 2012, Hyderabad, India. 5. Bridging the Digital Divide: Akshaya as a Model, Proceedings of International Conference on Public Administration (7 th ICPA) Volume-I, Organised by School of Political Science and Public Administration of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China, held on October 18-20 October, 2011, China. 6. Information Technology: Development and Reforms in India, International Conference on Public Administration, Proceedings of 2009 International Conference on Public Administration (5 th ) Volume-II, Organised by School of Political Science and Public Administration of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, P.R. China, held on October 23-25, 2009, China. Research Papers Presented/Published: 1. Eco-Diversity in the Cultural Settings of Tribals: A Case Study of Adilabad in Andhra Pradesh, South India Journal of Social Sciences, Published by A.P. Academy of Social Sciences, Vol.VII, No.2, December, 2009. 2. Perspectives on Economic Development and Social Change, Essays in Honour of Prof. K.S. Chalam, Rawat Publications, New Delhi, 2009. 3. Telugu Immigrants in Colonial Burma, 18711945: A Historical Perspective, South India Journal of Social Sciences, Published by A.P. Academy of Social Sciences, Vol.V, No.2, December, 2007. 4. Tribals and Forest Policies in Telangana A Critical Study, in Osmania Journal of Historical Research, Vol.VII, No.1-2, Department of History, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 2006. 5. Land Tenure Patterns in the Erstwhile Hyderabad State during 1724-1853 A Thousand Laurels Dr. Sadiq Naqvi Studies on Medieval India with Special Reference to Deccan A Festschrift, Department of History & Dept. of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Osmania University, 2005. 6. The Nationalist Andhra Vernacular Press: Its Effective Debunking of Pre- Independent British Administration in Andhra during the period between 1902-1947, Magazine of Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, 2004-05.
7. The Pattern of Modernisation Process and their impact on the Tribals of Andhra Pradesh: A Special Focus on Telangana Tribes National Seminar on Retrieving the Past: History and Culture of Telangana held on 12-13 March, 2004 Organised by the Department of History, under DRS/SAP of U.G.C. 8. The Dynamic and Multilayered Impact of Andhra Vernacular vis-à-vis Social Reforms in Andhra 1902-1947, Andhra Pradesh History Congress, 4-5 January, 2003, Tirupathi Session, Tirupathi. 9. The Nation Making Role and Impact of the Vernacular Press in the Telugu Speaking Region during the period 1902-1947 in Osmania Journal of Historical Research, Vol.VI, No.1-2, Department of History, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 2003. 10 The Role of Vernacular Press in the Growth of Nationalism in Modern Andhra 1902-47 in Itihas Journal of A.P. State Archives and Research Institute, Hyderabad. 2003. 11. The Dynamism of Tribal Beliefs and Rituals: A Case Study of The Gond Tribes of the Nizam Stae 1850-1950, National Seminar on Dravidian Folk and Tribal Lore (29, 30 th Nov. 2002) Regional Resource Centre for Folklife (RRCF), School of Folk and Tribal Lore, PS Telugu University, Orugallu Campus, Warangal 506 001, A.P. 12. The Migration and Settlement Patterns of the Yerukulas in Andhra Desa paper presented in a two day National Seminar on Relations of Andhra Desa with Other Parts of India and the World, 17 th and 18 th Centuries, A.D., 24-25 th August, 2000, Organised by the Department of History, under DRS/SAP of U.G.C. 13. Some Aspects of Trade and Administration of Masulipatnam paper presented in a two day National Seminar on Trade and Commerce in Andhra Desa, 17 th and 18 th Centuries, A.D. on 18-19 March, 1998, Organised by the Department of History, under DRS/SAP of U.G.C. 6 Accepted for Publication: 1. Empowerment Strategies: Migration of Setti Balijas (Goud) to Burma in First Half of the 20 th Century, Osmania Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. No. 2010, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Osmania University, Hyderabad. (Accepted for publication). Director/Course Co-ordinator of Seminars and Workshops: 1. Convener - Two-Day National Seminar on Tribal Situation in India: A Perspective, Sponsored by University Grants Commission under DSA Project, Department of History, Osmania University, held on 23-24 March, 2010.
7 2. Deputy Co-ordinator for 2 nd Refresher Course in History held from 5 th to 24 th July, 2010 at Academic Staff College, Osmania University, Hyderabad. Contribution to Distance Education: For PGRRCDE, Osmania University, Hyderabad. a. State Economy in Medieval India, 1999. b. Agrarian System in Medieval India, 1999. c. Industries in Medieval India, 1999. d. Trade and Commerce in Medieval India, 1999. e. Guild System in Medieval India, 1999. f. World History, 2004 (Course Writer). g. World History (1871-1964), 2007 (Editor). h. Historiography and Historical Method, 2007, (Course Writer). For Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Ananthapur. a. The Eastern Question, 2001. b. The First World War, 2001. c. The Russian Revolution, 2001. d. The Nazism in Germany, 2001. e. The Fascism in Italy, 2001. f. The Second World War, 2001. For Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Ananthapur. a. Greek Historiography (Ancient period), 2001. b. Roman Historiography (Ancient period), 2001. c. Arab Historiography (Medieval period), 2001. d. Western Historiography (Medieval period), 2001. Workshops, Seminars & Conferences Attended/participated: 1. National Seminar on Industries and Crafts in Andhra Desa, 17 th & 18 th Centuries, A.D. during 11-12 th March, 1995, Organised by the Department of History, under DRS/SAP of U.G.C. 2. National Seminar on Castes, Communities and Culture in Andhra Desa, 17 th & 18 th Centuries, A.D. during 13-14 th March, 1996, Organised by the Department of History, under DRS/SAP of U.G.C. 3. National Seminar on Agrarian Conditions in Andhra Desa, 17 th & 18 th Centuries, A.D. during 14-15 th March, 1997, Organised by the Department of History, under DRS/SAP of U.G.C. 4. National Seminar on Madanna Mahamanthri was held on 16 th March, 1997, organised by the Department of History in collaboration with Madanna Mahamanthri Charitable Trust.
5. National Seminar on Trade and Commerce in Andhra Desa, 17 th & 18 th Centuries, A.D. during 18-19 th March, 1998, Organised by the Department of History, under DRS/SAP of U.G.C. 6. National Seminar on Madanna Mahamanthri was held on 20th March 1998, organised by the Department of History in collaboration with Madanna Mahamanthri Charitable Trust. 7. National Seminar on Composite Culture and Nation Building on the Eve of 50 years of India s Independence during 26-27 th November 1998, organised by the Department of History in collaboration with Hum Sab Hindusthani Charitable Trust. 8. National Seminar on Social Evils in Andhra Desa, 17 th & 18 th Centuries, A.D. during 12-13 th March, 1999, Organised by the Department of History, under DRS/SAP of U.G.C. 9. National Seminar on Recent Trends in the Historiography of Andhra Pradesh during 13-14 th March 2001, organised by the Department of History, sponsored by ICHR, Southern Regional Centre, Bangalore. 10. The Dynamism of Tribal Beliefs and Rituals: A Case Study of The Gond Tribes of the Nizam State 1850-1950, National Seminar on Dravidian Folk and Tribal Lore (29, 30 th Nov. 2002) Regional Resource Centre for Folk Life (RRCF), School of Folk and Tribal Lore, PS Telugu University, Orugallu Campus, Warangal, 506 001, A.P. 11. National Seminar on Retrieving the Past: History and Culture of Telangana held on 12-13 March 2004, Sponsored by UGC under DRS/SAP Programme 12. National Seminar on Recent Trends in Modern Indian History held on 18-19 July, 2004, Sponsored UGC & ICSSR (SRC), Osmania University, Hyderabad. 13. National Seminar on Telugu Diaspora Through the Ages, held on 18-19 November, 2005, Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, School of History, Culture and Archaeology, Srisailam Campus, Kurnool, A.P. 14. Attended Andhra Pradesh History Congress, held at Government Degree College, Siddipet, Medak District held on 5-6 January, 2006 15. Attended Andhra Pradesh History Congress, held at Government Degree College, Cuddapah, held on 4-5 January, 2007. 16. Andhra Pradesh History Congress, University Arts College, Subedari, Warangal on 6-7 January, 2008. 17. South Indian History Congress, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur on 19-21, January, 2008. 18. Telangana History Congress, Osmania University, Hyderabad, on 1 st & 2 nd March, 2008. 8
19. National Seminar on Privileging Women Agency in History: Work, Worship, Leisure and Pleasure, Organised by DSA, Department of History, Osmania University, on 26-27 th March, 2008. 20. One-Day Seminar on Integration of Hyderabad State into Indian Union, Department of History, Osmania University, held on 17 th September, 2008. 21. Two-Day National Seminar on Region, Integration and Identity: A Case Study of Hyderabad State, Sponsored by University Grants Commission under DSA Project, Department of History, Osmania University, held on 16-17 December, 2008. 22. South Indian History Congress, Anantapur on 19-21, January, 2008. 23. Telangana History Congress, Osmania University, Hyderabad, on 14 th & 15 th March, 2009. 24. Two-Day National Seminar on Tribal Situation in India: A Perspective, Sponsored by University Grants Commission under DSA Project, Department of History, Osmania University, held on 23-24 March, 2010. 25. Three-Day International Seminar on Hyderabad State: Society, Economy and Politics 1724 to 1956, Organized by Department of History, Osmania University, held on 17-19 December, 2010. 26. Two-Day National Seminar on People on the Move: Internal and External Migrations in South India, Sponsored by University Grants Commission under DSA Project, Department of History, Osmania University, held on 26-27 August, 2011. 27. Two-Day National Seminar on Folk Traditions, Regions and Languages in Deccan: Medieval and Modern Times (From 1200 A.D. to 1950 A.D.), Sponsored by University Grants Commission under DSA Project, Department of History, Osmania University, held on 29-30 March, 2012. 28. Two-Day National Seminar on History, Region and Identity: A Study of Telangana, Organised by the Department of History, Osmania University, Sponsored by ICHR, New Delhi, held on 28-29 May, 2012. 29. Two-Day National Seminar on Interpreting Deccan History, Sponsored by Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi, Department of History, Osmania University, held on 28-29 June, 2013. 30. National Workshop on Women From Ancient Ages to the Present, Organised by Department of History, Osmania University, held on 6-7 March, 2014. 31. One-Day Seminar on Polity, Society, Economy and Culture in Deccan, Organised by Department of History, Osmania University, held on 19 th March, 2014. 9
10 32. Two-Day National Seminar on Communities, Castes and Cultures in the Deccan, Sponsored by University Grants Commission under DSA Project, Department of History, Osmania University, held on 29 th 30 th October, 2014. 33. Two-Day National Workshop on The Komagata Maru Incident in relation to Indian Labour Migration, Organised by Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India & Indian Council of Historical Research in collaboration with Department of History, Osmania University, held on 22-23 November, 2014. 34. One-Day Seminar on Educational Development under H.E.H. Mir Osman Ali Khan, The Nizam VII, Organised by Department of History, Osmania University, held on 27 th March, 2015. Membership in Professional Bodies: 1. Indian History Congress 2. South Indian History Congress 3. Andhra Pradesh History Congress 4. Telangana History Congress Names of Referees: 1. Prof. D.N. Reddy, Member of University Grants Commission, New Delhi & Chairman, Recruitment & Assessment Center, DRDO, New Delhi. 2. Prof. Suleman Siddiqi, Former Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University, Hyderabad. 3. Prof. R.K. Kale, Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Gujarat, Ahmedabad. Administrative Experience: 1. N.S.S. Programme Officer, Unit-II, P.G. College Secunderabad, during 1998-2001. 2. General Warden, P.G. Hostel, P.G. College Secunderabad, during 2000-2001. 3. Mess Warden P.G. Hostel, P.G. College Sec bad, since November 2001 to 1 st June 2003. 4. Worked as Co-ordinator, in Academic Audit Cell, O.U since 02.06.2003 to 14.07.2004. 5. Member in Departmental Committee, Department of History, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 1998-2001, 2002-03 & 2003-04. 6. Member in Board of Studies, Department of History, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 1999-2001, 2002-03 & 2003-04.
11 7. Co-Ordinating Officer (C.O.), in College Development Council, Osmania University, Hyderabad from 28.05.2005 to 17.01.2008. 8. N.S.S. Programme Coordinator, National Service Scheme, Osmania University, Hyderabad from 18.01.2008-17.01.2009. 9. Member in Board of Post Graduate Studies, Department of History, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow for a period of three years from 03.12.2009 to 02.12.2012. 10. Director, Osmania University Guest House, from 18.01.2009 to 31.07.2010. 11. I/c Director, Osmania University Guest House, from 01.08.2010 onwards. 12. UGC Nominee for Screening Committee on College with Potential Excellence, Bharathidasan University, Tamilnadu-620 024. 13. Coordinating Officer, College Development Council, Osmania University, Hyderabad from 01.08.2010 onwards. 14. Member in Selection Committee, Diaspora Studies, Central University of Gujarat on 10-08-2011. 15. Member in Expert Committee, Major Research Project Bureau, UGC-New Delhi. 16. Dean, College Development Council, Osmania University from 03.11.2015 onwards (Prof. K. ARJUNA RAO)