Curriculum vitiae of Dr A K Vasudevachary

Designation: Professor

Office: Dept of Economics,

University College for Women,
Koti, Osmania University
Hyderabad-95 Andhra Pradesh-
India

Date of Birth: 02-02-1958

E-Mail: Prof_akvchary@rediffmail.com

Address
(For correspondence): D. No. 1-1-694/3,
102-ManharApts, Gandhinagar,
Hyderabad-80. Andhra Pradesh-INDIA

Phone: 00 91 40 27606705 (Res)

00 91 40 24657813 (0ff)
9848887604 (Mobile)

Qualifications and Experience:

 Ph.D., and M.Phil. Degrees in Industrial Economics from Osmania

University, Hyderabad, India and Masters Degree in Economics from
the same University.

 Experience of Teaching and Research for 25 years. During the

service taught for Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate students not
only in University and also at other Post Graduate Centers under the
jurisdiction of the University.

 Guiding Research at Graduate, M.Phil., and Doctoral levels and

doing research, publishing research papers in national and
international journals. Contributing national and international
conferences.

 Participating in Seminars, Work-Shops and Conferences.

Participating in Curriculum development, Team research.
Conducting Seminars for the students in different areas.
Education:

 1990 :Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

 Degree: Ph D in Economics
 Title of thesis: “South Indian Coal Industry: An
Analysis of Input-Output Prices and Productivity
Trends”

1984 Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

 Degree: M Phil in Economics

 Title of thesis: An Analysis of Input-Output Prices and
Profitability in a Traditional vis a vis Modern Rice
Mills in Andhra Pradesh”

 1981: Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

 Degree: Masters in Economics

Work Experience:

Since July 2006, As Professor, Department of Economics, University

College for Women, Koti, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Andhra
Pradesh, India.

August 2001-July 2006 As Associate Professor, Department of Economics,

University college for women, Koti, Osmania University, Hyderabad,
Andhra Pradesh India

Sept 1999- July 2001 As Associate Professor, Department of Economics,

Post Graduate College, Osamania University, Hyderabad, India

March 1993- september1999 As Reader, Department of economics, Nizam

College, Osmania University, Hyderabad India

From February, 1985- March, 1993, As Senior Research

Investigator/Lecturer, Centre for Planning and Development Studies,
Department of Economics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
Courses taught and Research areas:

Teaching: a) Macro economics b) Micro economics, c) Business research

methods for economists d) Development economics e) Indian economy f)
Industrial Marketing g) Industrial economics h) financial economics

Research: a) Industrial economics b) financial economics

Courses teaching at present: a) Macro economics b) Industrial economics

c) International economics d) Statistics

Research Publications:

Books Published:

 “Macro Economics” Co-author for UG Course at Prof RamReddy

Center for Distance Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad,
2010

 “Industrial Economics” Co-author for PG Course in Telugu at Dr B

R Ambedkar Open University, Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad,
2010.

 “Industrial Economics” Co-author for Prof Ram Reddy Center for

Distance Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad. 2009.

 “Development Economics”, Co-author, for PG Course at Prof Ram

Reddy Center for Distance Education, Osmania University,
Hyderabad. 2009

 “Macro Economics”, Co-author, for PG Course at Prof Ram Reddy

Center for Distance Education, Osmania Univeristy, Hyderabad,
2007.

 “Macro Economics” Co-author, for PG Course at Prof Ram Reddy

Center for Distance Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad
2006.

 “Perspectives on Indian Economy” by Dr C Ranga rajan (Telugu)

Co-Translator (Five Chapters translated) Published by Telugu
Academy, 2004
  “Macro Economics” Co-author, for PG Course at Prof RamReddy
Centre for Distance Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad
1998.

 “International Trade” Co-author, for PG Courses for Dr BR

Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad 1996.

 “Problems and Prospects of Coal Industry in India”, Mittal

Publications, New Delhi, 1994.

Articles in Books:

1. A K Vasudevachary (2006): “Reliability of Budget Exercises in India” in

State Finances in India (Ed) Dr M Narsimhulu & Dr B Satyanarayana, Delta
Publishing House, Hyderabad. (Reprint)

2. AK Vasudevachary (2006): “Indian Agriculture in the New Global

Scenario” in Impact of WTO Negotiations on Agriculture, Industry, Trade
and Services (Ed) Dr Vijay Kumar Adwant, Vivekananda Samsthan,
Hyderbad.

3. A K Vasudevachary (2006): Trends and Impact of FDI in India” in

Foreign Investment in India (Ed) JF Patil, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

4. AK Vasudevachary & Indrakant S (2004): “ Reliability of Budgetary

Exercises in India in State Level Fiscal Reforms in the Indian Economy (Ed)
D K Srivastava, Deep & Deep Publications New Delhi.

5. AK Vasudevachary & M Venkateshwarlu (1998)“The role of Organized

Financial Institutions in Rural Credit in India” in Credit Policy and Rural
Development (Ed) Iqbal Ali etal, Quality Publishers, Jaipur.

6. AK Vasudevachary (1997):“Inter-regional imbalances in Industrialization

in AndhraPradesh” in Regional imbalances and Development Alternatives
(Ed) Vishweshwar Rao etal, Telangana Studies Centre publications,
Hyderabad.

Articles in Magazines & Journals:

1. A K Vasudevachary (2007): An Analysis of Budget exercises: the

Case of India, Southern Economist, Vol 45, No18 Jan 15
2. A K Vasudevachary (2006): “ Methodological Issues in Measurement of
Productivity” Artha Vignana Vol XLVIII, Nos 1 &2 March-June.

3. A K Vasudevachary (2006): “Growth and Performance of Khadi and

Village Industries in India” Rural India, Vol 69, No 5 whole no 558, May.

4. A.K Vasudevachary (2006): Tribal Development in Andhra Pradesh”

Kurukshetra, January, Vol 54, No 3.

5. AK Vasudevachary (2006):Indian Agriculture in the New Global

Scenario” Southern Economist, January, Vol 44 No. 17.

6. AK Vasudevachary (2006): Foreign Direct Investment in India: Trends,

Concerns & Impact. “Vision” January-June, Vol 36, No. 1-2

7. AK Vasudevachary (2006): Growth and Productivity in Khadi and Village

Industry in India” Southern Economist, Vol 45 No. 8, Aug 15

8.AK Vasudevachary (2005):” Health Care and Access in Andhra Pradesh” in

23rd Annual Conference Volume of Andhra Pradesh Economic Association
held on 12th –13th Feb.

9. AK Vasudevachary (2005): Banks and Economic Development of Andhra

Pradesh” In A P Economic Association Seminar Volume, 4th Dec

10.AK Vasudevachary (2005): Growth of Banking Sector in Andhra

Pradesh” Southern Economist, December, Vol 44 No. 15 & 16.

11. AKVasudevachary (2005);“Productivity Measurement-Some

Methodological Issues- An alternative with an empirical illustration of Singareni
company” Journal of Economic Policy and Research” Vol 1 No 2, Apr-
Sept.

12. AK Vasudevachary (2005):Output and Employment potential in Andhra

pradesh Coal Mines’ Asian Economic Review, August, Vol 47 No 2.

13. AK Vasudevachary & S Indrakant (2005):Impact of Bank Credit on

Development in Andhra Pradesh- An Interdistrict Analysis” Conference Volume
of A P Economic Association, 4th December.

14. AK Vasudevachary & M N Reddy (2004): ‘ Evaluation of Educational

Programs in schedule tribe areas in Andhra pradesh” Seminar Volume on
Tribal Development on 5th Dec.
15. AK Vasudevachary & Indrakant S (2004): “ Reliability of Budgetary
Exercises in India” Osmania Journal of Social Sciences Vol No 1&2, Jan-
Dec. (Reprint)

16. AK Vasudevachary (2003): Women Empowerment in India” Telugu

Vignanika Masa pathrika. Vol 33 No. 3 July-Sept, Telugu Academy,
Hyderabad. (AP)

17. AK Vasudevachary (1998): Implementation of New Economic Reforms in

Andhra Pradesh, Conference Volume of Andhra Pradesh Economic
Association.

18. AK Vasudevachary (1996): Exploitation of farmers in Rice Milling

Industry, Conference Volume of Andhra Pradesh Economic Association.

19. AK Vasudevachary & M S Reddy (1994): “Common Property

Resources –An Analysis, Paryavarana Bharathi, Vol 1 No 2 May.

20.AK Vasudevachary (1994): Public Sector in India” Telugu Vignanika

Masa pathrika. Vol 8 No 2 February, Telugu Academy, Hyderabad. (AP)

21. AK Vasudevachary (1992): Employment Structure and Potential in

Singareni Coal Company,” 10th Annual Conference Volume of Andhra
Pradesh Economic Association, 8-9 Feb.

22. AK Vasudevachary & G Ramakrishna (1992): An Analysis of

Productivity trends in Singareni Coal Mines” Indian Journal of Labor
Economics, Vol 35 No 4, Oct- Dec.

23. AK Vasudevachary (1989): Pattern of Employment and Income of

Hired Out Labor among Farm-Households, Conference volume at
Kakatiya University.

24. AK Vasudevachary & M S Reddy (1988):“ “Farm Size and Women

Participation In Rural Economy-A case study of Nizamsagar Command Area”
7th Annual Conference Volume of Andhra Pradesh Economic Association,
held on January 28-29

25.AK Vasudevachary & LSReddy (1988): “Government interference in

Rice Market-Andhra Pradesh Economy, Bharathi, August.

26. AK Vasudevachary (1988): “ Welfare Schemes for Weaker Sections-An

Economic analysis of Andhra Pradesh Budgetary Allocations” Conference
Volume of Andhra Pradesh Economic Association
27. AK Vasudevachary (1988): “An Analysis of Rice Mills in Andhra
Pradesh “Telugu Vignanika Masa Pathrika.Vol 2 No 6 June, Telugu
Academy, Hyderabad (AP)

28. AK Vasudevachary (1988): “Rural Indebtedness” Yojana

29.AK Vasudevachary & M S Reddy (1988): “Rural Credit in Command &

Non-Command Areas-A Comparative Study”Yojana, Vol 15, No, 14 16-21
May.

Workshops Attended:

1. Workshop on “ Application of Quantitative Techniques in Social

Sciences” Organized by “ Women Studies Centre, Dept of Economics,
University College for Women, Koti, Osmania University, Hyderabd.
2009

2. Workshop on “Women’s Health, Law and Media” Organized by

Maharshi Bharadwaja Society supported by National
Commission for Women, Govt of India, New Delhi on 17-18
Dec 2004.

2. Skills in Data Processing, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point,

Scanning and Inter net Organized by Nizam College, Osmania
University, Hyderabad, 2002,

4. Workshop on “Research Methodology” organized by Dept of

Economics, on Aug 19, 2000 at Osmania University, Hyderbad.

5. Workshop on “Question Bank in Economics-Phase II”UGC

Sponsored at the Department of Economics, Gobi Arts &Science
College, Gobichettipalayam, Tamilnadu, 3-6 Nov 1999.

6. Workshop on “Examination Reforms” Sponsored by UGC held on

16th November 1998 at Nizam College, Osmania University, and
Hyderabad.

7.Work shop on “Question Bank in Economics-Phase I “ UGC

Sponsored, at the Department of Economics, Seetahlaxmi
Ramasamy College, and Trichy on Nov 14-16, 1996

8. Work shop on “International trade theory and Applications, organized by

Dept of Economics, on June 1995, at Osmania University, Hyderabad.
9.Attained training in computer applications in Social Sciences from
Dept of computer sciences, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India in
1992.

10.Word processing and data processing skills through several training

Programs conducted by the dept of economics, Osmania University
in 1991

11.Work shop on “Development economic theory and policy, organized

By Dept of Economics, on June 1990, at Osmania University,
Hyderabad.

12.Work shop on “Macro economic theory and applications, organized

By Dept of Economics, on June 1988, at Osmania University,
Hyderabad.

13.Work shop on “Micro economic theory and policy, organized by

Dept of Economics, on June 1987, at Osmania University,
Hyderabad.

Refresher Courses Attended:

1. Refresher Course in Economics Organized by Indo-American

Center for International Studies and UGC sponsored Course in
“Social Sciences” held from 4th to 28th Dec 2002.

2. Refresher Course on “Research Methodology and Quantitative

methods in Economics” Held from 20th April to 18th May 2000 at
Department of Economics, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

3. Refresher Course in Economics Organized by Indo-American

Center for International Studies and UGC sponsored Course in
American Studies held from 17th Jan to 12th Feb 2000.

4. Refresher Course in Economics Organized by Academic Staff

College, Osmania University, and Held form 22nd Feb to 16th March
1999.

Research Projects:

Associated with the following Research Projects (Undertaken by

Department of Economics, O.U)
 1. Rural non-farm employment in Mahabubnagar dist- sponsored by
the
Finance and Planning (wing) dept Govt of A P 1992

2. A Status paper on the Irrigation Potent ional in A P – sponsored by

The Finance and Planning (wing) dept Govt of A P 1990

3. The impact of incentives on Industrial development of A P – Phase II

Sponsored by the Finance and planning (Wing) dept, Govt of A P
1989.

4. The impact of incentives on Industrial development of A.P – Phase I

Sponsored by the Finance and planning (wing) dept Govt of A.P.
1988

5. A Status paper on the Industrial Development of Andhra pradesh-

Sponsored by the Finance and Planning wing department, Govt of
A .P., 1987

6. Evaluation and Impact of DPAP in Mahabubnagar district- sponsored

By the Commissioner, Panchayatraj and Rural development, Govt of
A P 1986

7. Socio Economic Survey of Nizam Sagar Project- Sponsored by Chief

Engineer, Modernization Cell, Govt of A.P 1985

8. Agro Economic and Socio Economic Survey of Sriram Sagar

Command Area-sponsored by Central Water commission, New Delhi
1984.

Research Project: Awarded a major research project by UGC, India for

three years (2005-07). The topic is “Micro impact of macro policies: the
impact of globalization on regional economies and sample households in
India”

On Deputation to Center for Economic & Social Studies and Associated

with the World Bank sponsored project on ‘Rice Markets in Andhra
Pradesh’ for about 4 months during 1990.

Research Guidance:
 1. Ms. A Dhamayanthi: Structure and Growth of Employment in AP
Coal Mines (2006-07 -M Phil., Scholar- Degree Awarded)

2. Mr. Jagadeeshwar Reddy: “Trade Reforms in India” (PhD Scholar-

Degree Awarded)

3. Ms. P Krishnaveni: Growth of Small Scale Industries in Andhra

Pradesh- A Study of Regional analysis (2006-07 - Ph. D Scholar)

4. Ms. KVN Sandhya: Growth and Performance of Mutual funds in

India- a case study of SBI Mutual funds (PhD Scholar 2007-08)

5. Eighteen (18) PG students submitted their project reports under my

Supervision and Degrees awarded

National Seminars Attended:

1. “ Inclusive Growth of Agriculture” One day National Seminar

organized under SAP in the Dept of Economics, Osmania University,
Hyderabad, 2010.

2. “Women Empowerment- Issues, Challenges and Problems” Two day

UGC Sponsored National Seminar organized by Dept of Economics,
University college for women, Koti, Hyderabad, 2009

3. : Urbanization in India-Problems and Prospects” Two day UGC

Sponsored National Seminar Organized by Dept of Economics,
University College for Women, Koti, Hyderabad 2009

4. “ Foreign Direct Investment in India” held at Department of

Commerce and Management, Shivaji University, Kolhapur on 5-6th
Jan 2006.

5. “Implications of rural Infrastructure in A P Economic Development-

Issues and Recommendations” held at Department of Economics,
University PG College, Kakatiya University, Karimnagar, and
A.P.4th Dec 2005.
6. “Tribal Development” held at Department of Economics and Rural
Development, Andhra University, Etcherla, Srikakulam, A.P. Dec
5th 2004.

7. “First Generation of Women entrepreneurs” sponsored by UGC held

 at Nizam College, Osmania University Hyderabad, A.P. Feb 20th
2000

8. “Liberalization &welfare implications of industrialization in India”

Sponsored by UGC held at Nizam College, Osmania University,
Hyderabad, A.P Jan 23, 1999

9. “Globalization & Food Security” sponsored by UGC held at Nizam

College, Osmania University, Hyderabad A.P Feb 28th 1999

10. ‘Problems and prospects of Agricultural laborers in A.P.” sponsored

by UGC and Organized by Dept of Economics, Kakatiya
University, Warangal, 1989.

11. “Financing of Five Year Plans” Sponsored by UGC and Organized

by Dept of Economics, Osmanai University, Hyderabad. April 13-
14,1988

12. “Industrialization of States in India –Problems and Prospects, Issues

&Strategies” held at University of Hyderabad, Andhrapradesh, Aug
7-9, 1987
.

Conferences Attended:

1. Twenty third Annual conference of APEA held at School of

Economics, Andhra University during 12-13th February 2005.

2. National Conference on “ Impact of WTO negotiations on India

Agriculture, Industry, Trade and Services” sponsored by UGC held
on 11- 13th Dec 2004

3. Twentieth Annual conference of APEA held at SKR College for

Women, Rajmundry during 9-10 February 2002.

4. Seventh Annual Conference of APEA held at AUPG Extension

Centre, SriKakulam, Andhra University, during 28-29th, Jan 1999.

5. Eleventh Annual Conference of APEA held at Center for Economic

& Social Sciences, Hyderabad, during Feb 1994.

6. Indian Labor Economic Conference held at Delhi School of

Economics, Delhi, during Dec 1992.
 7. Sixth Annual Conference of APEA held at SIPG Studies,
Karimnagar, during 23-24 Jan, 1988

Corporate Life:

Governing Body member:

1. Sri Indu college of Education, Ibrahimpatnam from 2-11-07 to 2-11-

09

2. Sangamitra Degree College, Siddipet from 04-04-2008 to 04-042010

3. Vaishnavi College of Education, Mahabubnagar. From 17-4-2008 to

17-04-2010

4. Spoorthy Degree College, Dilsuknagar, Hyderabad- from 09-06-2009

to 09-06-2011

5. Venkata Sai College of Education, Mahabubnagar from 2007-2009

6. SVR Degree College Wanaparthy from 2007-2009

Selection Committee Member:

7. Roda Mistry College of Social Work, Hyderabad from 2007-2009

8. Bijju Ananthaiah Memorial Degree College, Shadnagar,

Mahabubnagar from 30-10-2009 to 30-10-2011

9. Stanford Women’s College, Bhongiri, Nalgonda. From 05-01-2009 to

5-01-2011

10. Vivekananda Degree College, shadnagar from 06-08-2009 to 06-09-2011

11. Pallavi Degree College, Pargi, RR Dist. From 30-03-2009 to 30-03-2011

12. Mehar College of Education, Barkas, Hyderabad from 2007-2009

 13. Noor College of Education, Shadnagar, Mahabubnagar. 2009-10

14. Controller of Examinations, University college for women, Koti,

Hyderabad – 2008-09

15. Academic coordinator, University college for women, Koti,

Hyderabad – 2007-2008

16. Member, Committee for Scrutiny and Counseling for starting new
Colleges, APSCHE, Hyderabad during 2006-07

17. Member, Advisory Committee for ASIHSS in Economics

18. Member, P G Admissions Counseling during 2003-04

19. Member on the Selection Committee, Pragathi Arts & Science

Degree College, Nalgonda during 2004-06

20. Member, Board of Studies in economics for PG Courses at

Women’s College during 2002-04 & 2006-08

21. Member, Syllabus preparation committee on “Environmental

Economics’ At P G College, Secundrabad during 2000-01

22. Member, Board of Studies in economics for PG Courses at PG

College During 2001-02.

23. Member, Departmental Committee, during 1999-2001 and 2006-08

24. Member, Examination squad and involved in Invigilation work for

The last 23 years.

25. Member, Expert Committee, UGC Question Bank Work shop held at
Gobi Arts & Science College, Bharathihar University, Tamilnadu
1999.

26. Member in UG Syllabus preparation committee during 1993-99 at

Nizam College

27. Member, Osmania University PG Admissions committee at O U

College of Arts & Socail Science from 1993-98

28. Member, Expert Committee, UGC Question Bank Work shop held at
Sitharamalaxmi College, Tiruchirapally, Tamilnadu. 1996
 29. Member, Board of Studies in economics for UG Courses at Nizam
College during 1994-96
Membership in Associations:

1. Life member, Andhra Pradesh Economic Association.

2. Life member, Indian Economic Association.

3. Member, Indian Society for labor economics

4. Member, Indian institute of Public Administration

5. Life Member, Osmania Graduates Association, Andhra Pradesh.

6. Member, Voluntary organization “Association for Rural child and

Women Development ‘ Andhra Pradesh Since 1993.

Guest Lectures:

 Extension Lecture’s at Govt Giriraj P G College for P G Courses

in Economics, since 2002.

 Five lectures (Macro economics, Industrial economics) to the Post

Graduate students of Dept of Economics, V V College Hyderabad
during 2002-04

 Consultant, Health and Education project, Netaji Institute of

Multipurpose Health workers Training, Nalgonda Dist, Since 2000

 Netaji Institute of Multipurpose Health workers Training, Nalgonda

Dist Since 1998

 Councellor for Post Graduate Programmes at Dr BR Ambedkar Open

University during 1998-99

 Guest Lectures in Economics for B.E (Electricals) Students at

Osmania University during 1993-94.