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Bharatiar University, Coimbatore - Seminar Report - July22-23 - 2011
Bharatiar University, Coimbatore - Seminar Report - July22-23 - 2011
on
Globalization, Industrialization and Consumerism
- Issues and Prospects
SEMINAR REPORT
Seminar Objectives
1. To provide a platform where academicians, and researchers share and
discuss the contemporary issues and challenges in the changing consumer
context.
Inaugural Session
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In her introductory remarks Dr. M. Sumathy, Reader, School of
Commerce, Bharathiar University and the Seminar coordinator said that
consumerism is a process through which the consumers seek redress, restitution
and remedy for their dissatisfaction and frustration with the help of their
organised and unorganised efforts and activities. It is in fact a social movement
seeking to protect the rights of the consumers in relation to the producers and
providers of services.
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Shri Ramjibhai Mavani, Former Member of Parliament delivering the
Presidential address
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the nation building activities. BASEL II talks of capital adequacy requirements
and RBI has taken measures to keep the Indian banks globally active. Monetary
policies, regulatory measures, NPA norms all speak volumes of development of
the banking system as a whole towards globalisation. World economy has to be
carefully studied and watched. We may have to fine tune our systems and
procedures in this direction.
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beyond nations. But the consumer protection laws have limited jurisdiction and
cannot cope up with new problems due to globalization and use of technology.
He also stressed that Law can only protect the consumers through rules, which
are essentially national and which can only be enforced within a national
framework.
The seminar was divided into various Thematic Sessions, each dealing
with a specific theme. Each session was chaired by a well known expert. The
First thematic session was on Consumer Protection - Laws and Policies,
which was Chaired Prof. Dr. D. Elangovan, Annamalai University who presented
a glimpse of Consumer awareness and gave a brief account of the seminar
design.
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Dr. Anil. G. Variath Professor and Director, Dr. B.R Ambedkar Legal
Research Centre, Sidharth College of Law, Mumbai touched upon the underlying
theme of the seminar. Eight papers were presented by the delegates in this
session.
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The Third Plenary Session was on Environment and Rural
Consumers, which was chaired by Prof. Dr.A.Illagovan, Head, Periyar University
and Co-Chaired by Dr.K.Mythili, Chief Librarian, Bangalore and the Rapporteur
was Dr.Padmasani, Asst. Professor, Bharathiar University. Nine papers on
Environment and green consumerism were discussed by presenters.
All the presenters were unanimous in their opinion about enhancing the
awareness among consumers about their rights and the need for enforcing the
laws for the benefit of the consumers.
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The Fifth Thematic Session was on Consumer awareness and Role
of Media, which was chaired by Prof. Dr. Selvarajan, Professor of Economics,
Annamalai University and Co-Chaired by Shri.J.V.George, President, Tamil Nadu
Consumer Welfare Centre, Coimbatore. In this session fifteen papers related to
influence of media on consumer awareness were discussed. The impact of
misleading advertisements on the consumers were also discussed and it was felt
that there is a need to have a regulator to control misleading advertisements.
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Dr. P.Thirumalvalavan, Registrar, Bharathiar University gave the
Valedictory Address and also distribution the Certificates to the delegates and
praised the School of Commerce, faculties and students for their painstaking
efforts to conduct and organize the seminar. The concluding remarks was given
by the Programme Co- ordinator Prof. Suresh Misra, Chair Professor & Chairman
Centre for Consumer Studies and vote of thanks by Dr. P. Chellasamy, Asst.
Professor, School of Commerce. The National Seminar ended with a National
Anthem.
(Suresh Misra)
Seminar Coordinator
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List of Participants
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15. Dr. R. Prabhu 16. Ms. Anuradha. A
Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor,
Deptt. of Business Administration, SNT Global Academy of
Government Arts College for Men, Management Studies and
Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu Technology, Coimbatore,
Tamil Nadu
17. Shri S. Manikandan 18. Shri A. V. Biju
Assistant Professor PG. & Asst. Professor in Commerce,
Research Department of Maharajas College, Ernakulum,
Commerce GURU Nanak College Kerala
Velachery, Chennai Tamil Nadu
19. Shri Ratheesh R. 20. Dr. E.K. Satheesh
Research Scholar in Commerce, Reader,
Kerala University Department of Commerce And
Trivandrum Management Studies,
Kerala University of Calicut, Kerala
21. Dr. Chacko Jose P 22. Md. Febin Ismail
Associate Professor of Economics, Lecturer,
Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy, Alpha College of Engineering,
Kerala Chennai, Tamil Nadu
31. Ms. Meenal Amogh Bhoyar 32. Adv. Amogh Chandrabhan Bhoyar
MBA Student, Research Student,
Yashwantrao Chavhan, RTM Nagpur University
Maharashtra Open University, Nagpur
Maharashtra
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33. Shri Muthu Raman. C 34. Shri Praveen. K
Student Student,
Department of Commerce, Department of Commerce,
PSG College Of Arts And Science, PSG College of Arts And Science,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
35. Dr. C. Naseema 36. Shri V.K. Jibin
Professor of Education, Junior Research Fellow,
University of Calicut, Kerala. University of Calicut, Kerala.
37. Shri S. Latha 38. Dr. A Duraisamy
Research Scholar In Economics, Assistant. Professor
DG Vaishnav College, Chennai, MCC Tambaram , Chennai,
Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu
39. Dr. M. Dhanabhakyam 40. Ms. M. Kavitha
Assistant Professor, Ph. D Scholar,
School of Commerce, School of Commerce,
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore,
Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu
41. Shri S. Siva Kumar 42. Shri G. Latha
Assistant Professor in Economics, Lecturer In Physician Assistant
Vit University, Vellore, Department, Avinashilingam,
Tamil Ndau -632 014. Institute for Home Science and
Higher Education for Women
Universit, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
43. Shri K. M. Devaraj 44. Shri J. Dineshbabu
Student Student
Jansons School of Business, Jansons School of Business,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
45. Ms. M. Jayanthi 46. Shri Marisport
Ph.D., (Commerce) ML Student in Business Law,
Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Dr Ambedkar Law University,
Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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53. Shri Harish. M 54. Shri R. Jeenath
M. Phil Scholar, Commerce, Research Scholar,
Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Department of Rural Development,
Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Gandhigram Rural University,
Gandhigram -624 302
Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu
55. Dr. K. Alamelu 56. Ms. T. Sivakami
Associate Professor II MBA,
Department of Bank Management Department of Bank Management,
Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu
57. Dr. U. Vani 58. Shri A. Vaideke
Lecturer Research Scholar,
PSG College of Arts and Science Dept of Commerce,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu PSG College of Arts And Science,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
59. Shri Sreekumar. P 60. Dr. V. Ramanujam
Research Scholar, BSMED,
BSMED, Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu
61. Dr. Anil G. Variath 62. Dr. M. Sumathy
Professor & Director, Reader, School of Commerce,
Dr, B.R Ambedkar Legal Research Bharathiar University, Coimbatore,
Centre, Sidharth College of Law, Tamil Nadu
Mumbai, Maharashtra
63. Ms. Preema Rose Nichlavose 64. Shri Anuja A. Deshpande
Research Scholar, Faculty,
School of Commerce, Bharathiar Siddharth College of Law, Mumbai
University, Coimbatore, Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
65. Capt. Dr. M. Venkataraman 66. Shri P. Sriraaj
Asso. Professor & Head Research Scholar
DG Vaishnav College, DG Vaishnav College,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chennai, Tamil Nadu
67. Shri Rakesh Shankar R. 68. Shri S. Abinaya
Internal Auditor, M.Phil Scholar, Department of
Synergy Solutions, Chennai, Commerce, Ngm College, Pollachi,
Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu
69. Shri B. Saranya 70. Ms. A. Vijayalekshmi
Ph. D Scholar, Research Scholar
Department of Commerce, School of Commerce, Bharathiar
Ngm College, Pollachi, University , Coimbatore,
Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu
71. Shri S. Purushothaman 72. Dr. Velmurugan P.S.
Ph. D Research Scholar, Assistant Professor, Department of
Department of Commerce, Commerce, SOM, Pondicherry
Pondicherry University University
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73. Dr. M. Soundarapandian 74. Mr. S. Sudhakar,
Professor Research Scholar,
Dept. of Rural Industries And Dept. pf Rural Industries and
Management, Gandhigram Rural Management, Gandhigram Rural
Institute – Deemed University, Institute – Deemed University,
Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu
75. Mr. James V.A. 76. Ms. Bindu Anto Ollukkaran
VF in IIPM and Agricultural Faculty Member,
University. Everonn-IIPS, Thrissur, Kerala
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91. E. Nixon Amirtharaj 92. Dr. R. Rajalakshmi
Research Scholar, Professor,
School of Commerce, Resource Management,
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Avinashilingam Deemed University
Tamil Nadu for Womem, tamil Nadu
93. Dr. R. Dhanuja 94. Prof. Hari Sundar.G. Ram
Co-ordinator, Asst. Professor, VIT Business
Centre for Innovation, Incubation School, VIT University, Vellore,
and Entrepreneurship, Tamilnadu - 632
P.S.G. College of Arts and Science,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
95. Mr. Ramakrishnan 96. Dr. D. Sudharani Ravindran
MBA student, VIT Business School, Assistant Professor, PSG IM,
VIT University, Vellore, Tamilnadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
632
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109. Ms. S.V. Nandini 110. Shri R. Shantha Kumar
Research Scholar, Department of Assistant Professor of Economics
Economics, D G Vaishnav College Government Arts College,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu
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123. Ms. D. Amrithavalli 124. Dr. C. Dhanapal
Research Scholar, Associate Professor of Commerce,
School of Commerce, Sowdeswari College, Salem,
Bharathiar University Tamil Nadu
Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Ph: 91-0422-2428321,
Office : 91-0422-2428327
Email- info@bucommerce.com
Web : www.bucommerce.com
135. Dr. Shahnaz Sultana, 136. Prof. (Mrs.) Swati Rajesh Padole
Lecturer, Lecturer Central Institute of Business
Department of Management Management Research &
Studies Aalim Muhammed Salegh Development (CIBMRD) – Nagpur,
College of Engineering Maharashtra
Muthapudupet, Avadi, Tamil Nadu
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137. Prof. (Dr.) C.B. Bhoyar 138. Shri D. Ranjith Kumar,
Head of the Department M Phil (Economics),
(Commerce)Jawaharlal Nehru Arts, P.G Research Department of
Commerce & Science College, Economics - Gobi Arts and Science
Nagpur, Maharashtra College-Gobichettipalayam,
Tamil Nadu
139. Shri N Venkatesan 140. Shri V Preetha
Asst Professor, PG & Research Assistant Professor,
Department of Commerce, PG & Research Department of
Thanthai Hans Roever College, Commerce, Thanthai Hans Roever
Perambalur, Tamil Nadu College, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu
141. Ms. Sylviya Johnsi Bai. V. 142. Dr. S. Janakiraman
Assistant Professor of Commerce Assistant Professor-PG Department
(SF),St. John’s College, of Economics,
Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College,
Tamil Nadu Cheyyar.
Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.
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153. Shri H. D. Sadhanandan 154. Ms. S. Kanaka
Research Scholar, Ph. D Scholar,
School of Commerce, Department of Agricultural
Bharathiar University, Economics, Tamil Nadu
Coimbatore - 641 046, Agriculture University
Tamil Nadu.
155. Dr. M. Chinnadurai 156. Dr. M. Chandrasekaran
Professor and Head, Professor,
Department of Agricultural Department of Agricultural
Economics, Tamil Nadu Agriculture Economics, Tamil Nadu
University Agriculture University
157. Mr. T. Ravi 158. Dr. M. Kavitha
B.Com Final Year, Lecturer,
PG Department of Commerce, PG& Research Department of
Arignar Anna Government Arts Commerce, Guru Nanak College,
College, Musiri, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
District: Trichy-621 201. Tamil Nadu
Ph: 04326 - 260 230
Fax: 04326 - 262 630
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167. Prof. B.N. Mallikarjuna 168. N. Chandra Sekar
SGL Department of Commerce, Lecturer,
Seshadripuram Evening Degree Department of Management
College, Bangalore, Karnataka Sciences, Thiruthangal Nadar
College of Arts & Science,
Selavayal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
169. V. R. Palanivelu 170. R. Nithya
Reader, Assistant Professor,
Periyar Institute of Management Department of Commerce PSG
Studies, College of Arts & Science,
Periyar University, Tamil Nadu Coimbatore – 641014
Tamilnadu, India
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181. Dr. N. Subburaj 182. Ms. M. Kalyana Sundari
Principal, Lecturer,
Amman College of Arts and Department of B.Com (Bank
Science, Dindigu, Tamil Nadu Management), D. G. Vaishnav
College, Arumbakkam, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu
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197. Ms. G. Santhiyavalli 198. Ms. A. R. Rihana Banu
Associate Professor and Head of Lecturer,
the Department, Department of Commerce,
Department of Commerce, Avinashilingam Deemed University
Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
for Women, Coimbatore,
Tamil Nadu
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211. Shri S. Siva Kumar 212. Dr. K. Uma
Assistant Professor In Economics, Assistant Professor,
Vit University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu Dept. of Commerce, Madurai
Kamaraj University,
Madurai-625 021, Tamil Nadu
213. Mrs. J. Jeeva Priya 214. Dr. A. Joseph Xavier
Assistant Professor in Commerce, Assistant Professor in Commerce,
The Standard Fireworks Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College,
Rajaratnam College for Women, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar District,
Thiruthangal Road, Tamil Nadu.
Sivakasi – 626 123. Ph.- 91-9562 254100
Virudhunagar District Fax- 91-9562-254970
Tamil Nadu South India Email- vgr_anjac@sancharnet,in
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227. Dr. J. M. Arul Kamaraj 228. Shri K Karuppusamy
Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor
Department of Social Work, NIFT TEA College of Knitwear
Loyola College, Chennai 600 034, Fashion
Tamil Nadu, India. East of TEKIC, Mudalipalayam,
Ph.- 91-44-28178446 Tirupur - 641 606. Tamilnadu, India.
Email- ldooffloyola@gmail.com Ph.- 91-421- 2374 200, 2374 452
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243. Shri Sridhar GM 244. Shri Anoop. M. U
Student Student
SNMV College of Arts & Science SNMV College of Arts & Science
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu,
245. Shri Sachin Thomas 246. Shri A Prabhu,
Student Asst professor
SNMV College of Arts & Science Kongunadu College
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu,
247. Ms. B Divya Priya, 248. Shri C. Rahul,
Asst Professor Student
Dept of Commerce Kongunadu College,
Kongunadu College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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259. K. Kalaiselvi 260. Shri S. Boobalan
Research Scholar Research Scholar
Department of Commerce Department of Commerce
Periyar University, Salem, Periyar University, Salem,
Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu,
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275. Ms. Sruthi CT 276. Shri G. Ilangovan
Department of Mass Kongunadu College, Coimbatore,
Communication, Bharathiar Tamil Nadu
University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
277. S Muruganandan 278. Dr. L Ramesh
HOD, Assistant Professor
Kovai Kalaimasal College of Arts & Department of Commerce,
Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Bharathiar University College of Arts
& Science, Vaiparai, Coimbatore,
Tamil Nadu
279. Ms. Archana. M 280. Shri Deepan. A
I M.Com(FA), I M.Com(FA),
School of Commerce, School of Commerce,
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Bharathiar University,
Tamil Nadu Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu,
281. Ms. Dharani. Pl 282. Ms. Gomathi. K
I M.Com(FA), I M.Com(FA),
School of Commerce, School of Commerce,
Bharathiar University Bharathiar University
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu,
283. Ms. Janani. N. 284. Shri Karthick. N
I M.Com(FA), I M.Com(FA),
School of Commerce, School of Commerce,
Bharathiar University Bharathiar University
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu,
285. Ms. Karthihadevi. M 286. Ms. Karuppusamy. S
I M.Com(FA), I M.Com(FA),
School of Commerce, School of Commerce,
Bharathiar University Bharathiar University
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu,
287. Ms. Keerthana. A 288. Ms. Kowsika. S
I M.Com(FA), I M.Com(FA),
School of Commerce, School of Commerce,
Bharathiar University Bharathiar University
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu,
289. Shri Mannava Vijaya Krishna 290. Shri Noble Nelson
I M.Com(FA), I M.Com(FA),
School of Commerce, School of Commerce,
Bharathiar University Bharathiar University
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu,
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291. Shri Rajesh. M 292. Shri Ramya. P.
I M.Com(FA), I M.Com(FA),
School of Commerce, School of Commerce,
Bharathiar University Bharathiar University
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu,
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305. Ms. Anu Priya. R. 306. Shri Deepak Sunder. S.
I M.Com(FA), I M.Com(FA),
School of Commerce, School of Commerce,
Bharathiar University Bharathiar University
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu,
307. Shri Dhanasekaran. P. 308. Ms. Indhra Priya Dharshini
I M.Com(FA), I M.Com(FA),
School of Commerce, School of Commerce,
Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu,
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319. Shri Ramya. B. 320. Ms. Revathi. N.
I M.Com(FA), I M.Com(FA),
School of Commerce, School of Commerce,
Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu,
321. Ms. Sangeeth Kumar. M. 322. Ms. Saranya. D.
I M.Com(FA), I M.Com(FA),
School of Commerce, School of Commerce,
Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu,
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333. Anitha. K. 334. Aswathi. C. S.
I M.Com (FCA) I M.Com (FCA)
School of Commerce, School of Commerce,
Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu,
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347. Shri Sathyakumar. R. 348. Ms. Sivakami. N.
I M.Com (FCA) I M.Com (FCA)
School of Commerce, School of Commerce,
Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu
349. Ms. Uma. K. 350. Shri Usha Shiyamala. D.
I M.Com (FCA) I M.Com (FCA)
School of Commerce, School of Commerce,
Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu
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361. Ms. Priyadharashni. S. 362. Shri Ramya. V.
II M.Com, II M.Com,
School of Commerce, School of Commerce,
Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu,
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375. Ms. Rajeswari. K. 376. Ms. Kavitha. S.
M. Phil Scholars, M. Phil Scholars,
Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu,
377. Ms. Uma. P. 378. Yazhini. M.
M. Phil Scholars, M. Phil Scholars,
Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore - 641 046, Coimbatore - 641 046,
Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu,
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National Seminar
On
GLOBALISATION AND CONSUMERS
-- Issues and Challenges
Programme Schedule
10.00-10.05 Invocation
Dr. G Ganesan
10.05-10.10 Welcome Address Professor & Head, School of
Commerce
Dr.M Sumathy
10.10-10.20 Background of the Reader, School of Commerce
Seminar
Shri.Ramjibhai Bhurabhai
10.20-10.35 Presidential Address Mavani
Ex-MP (Lok Sabha),Rajkot
Col.Dr.C.Swaminathan
10.35-10.55 Inaugural Address Vice Chancellor, Bharathiar
University
Prof. Suresh Misra
10.55-11.15 Key Note Address Chair Professor & Chairman
Centre for Consumer Studies
Prof.Dr.P.K.Manoharan
Dean, College Development
Council, Bharathiar University
Shri PS.Srikrishnan,
11.15-11.25 Felicitation Manager, Staff training
College
Karur Vysya bank Ltd,Karur
Dr. M Dhanabhakyam
11.25-11.30 Vote of Thanks Asst. Professor, School of
Commerce
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First Thematic Session
CONSUMER PROTECTION : LAWS AND POLICIES
July 22, 2011 - Day I
11.45 – 01.00
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9. Consumer Protection Act And Redressal Of Consumer Complaints
*Dr.M.Venkataramanan **N.Smitha *Head of the Department
**Lecturer Dept of Business Economics D.G.Vaishnav
College,Chennai
14. A Study On The Self Help Groups And Consumer Rights Under The
Impact Of Globalisation With Special Reference To Udhagamandalam
*R Shantha Kumar, Assistant Professor of Economics Government Arts
College,Udhagamandalam
15. Consumer Disputes Redressal System Under The Electricity Act, 2003
*Dr. C. Vethirajan, ** V.Sacharoobavathy *Reader,Department of
Corporate Secretaryship,School of Management,Alagappa
University**LecturerDepartment of Commerce,Govt. Polytechnic
College for Women,Puducherry
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16. Challenges Faced By The Tourist: A Study With Reference To Rural
Tourism In Thanjavur *S.Ramila *Assistant Professor, Dept of
Management Studies, Sri Ram College, Veppampattu, Chennai.
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27. "A Study on The Role of Selected Scheme In Health Care Sector In
Protection And Welfare of The People" With Special Reference To Arun
Hospital, Pollachi Taluk .*S.Abinaya - **B.Saranya *M.Phil Scholar -
**P.hd Scholar Department of Commerce, Ngm College, Pollachi
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Third Thematic Session
ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL CONSUMERS
03.45-05.15
Chair: Prof. Dr. A Ilagovan Professor & Head,Periyar University
Co-Chair: Dr. K Mythili, Chief Librarian,Evening Degree College Bangalore,
Bangalore
Rapporteur: Dr.(Mrs.) Padmasani, Asst.Professor, School of Commerce
35. Rural Consumers Problems And Prospects
*Dr.V.R.Palanivelu**T.Srividhya-- Reader PRIMS, Periyar University,
Salem -11, Ph.D Research Scholar,Periyar University, Salem
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44. Rural Consumers: Problems And Prospects *D.Ranjithkumar, M Phil
(Economics), P.G Research Department of Economics - Gobi Arts and
Science College-Gobichettipalayam
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52. Retailing In Rural Areas: A Study Of Consumer Perceptions Towards
Store Image, Store Patronage & Store Loyalty In The Northern Region
Of Tamilnadu *Dr.S.Janakiraman**Prof.R.Sundaramurthy *Assistant
Professor-PG Department of Economics, Arignar Anna Govt. Arts
College, Cheyyar. ** Assistant Professor-Department of Economics,
Arulmigu Subramanya Swami Govt. Arts College, Tiruttani.
53. “Raw Material Quality And Market Awareness Of Few Medicinal Plants
Of Central India And Changing Behavior Of Consumers” *Manish
Mishra Bhopal Research Associate, Sr. Gr., Faculty Area of
Ecosystem Management & Forestry, Indian Institute of Forest
Management
59. Service Quality: A Tool For Consumer Retention(A Study With Special
Reference Of Supermarket In Tirunelveli)*Dr. C. Thilakam**T.Samson
Joe Dhinakaran *Prof And Head, Dept Of Commerce, Ms University,
Tirunelveli**Asst. Prof. Dept Of Commerce, St. Johns College,
Palayamkotta
60. Liberalization Of The Retail Market Segment And The Impact On The
Consumers Dr. Chacko Jose P *Associate Professor of Economics
Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy, Kerala
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62. Consumer Behaviour And The Global Market*Dr. M. Mathari, **Mrs. R.
Parvin Banu *Dean, Department of Commerce,**Assistant Professor,
Department of B.Com (IT),SNMV College of Arts & Science,
Coimbatore
66. Cause And Effect Of Otc Drugs In Consumption Of Cough Syrup And
Cold Tablet* K.M.Devaraj **J.Dineshbabu *Research scholars -
Jansons School of Business
44
71. Commercialization And Consumerism Changing Face Of Indians –
Impact Of Consumers Age * R Jeenath*Research scholar, Department
of rural development, Gandhigram rural university, Gandhigram
45
79. A Study On Consumer Awareness Towards Consumer Protection
*Dr.M.Dhanabhakyam **M.Kavitha*Assistant Professor **Ph.D
Scholar, School of Commerce, Bharathiar University
80. A Study On Awareness Of Consumer Protection Act – With Special
Reference To Consumers In Tirupur District*Ms.G.Suganya *Lecturer –
Dept of Management Studies, NIFT-TEA College
81. Empirical Study On The Role Of Media In Consumer Protection
*Hussaina Banu *Research Scholar Post Graduate & Research
Department of Economics New College Royapettah, Chennai
82. Effectiveness Of Consumer Awareness Advertisements In Various
Media With Special Reference To Educated Younger Generation Of
Consumers In Puducherry Region *Muthupandian B**Dr. Velmurugan
PS *Ph.D., Research Scholar, **Asst. Professor, Department of
Commerce Dept. of Commerce, SOM, Pondicherry University, R.V.
Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry
83. Role Of Media In Consumer Protection*Prof. B.N.Mallikarjuna *SGL
Department of Commerce, Seshadripuram Evening Degree
College,Bangalore-
84. Role Of Media In Consumer Protection*Vijayanand *research scholar,
department of tourism,school of management,pondicherry
university,pondicherry.
85. Role Of Media In Consumer Protection* N. Chandra sekar ** V.R.
Palanivelu *Lecturer, Department of Management Sciences,
Thiruthangal Nadar College of Arts & Science, selavayal, chennai.**
Reader, Periyar Institute of Management Studies, Periyar University,
86. Consumer Awareness And Satisfaction Of The Performance Of
Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum-A Study In Coimbatore
City*R.Nithya,.*Dr. K.M.Chinnadurai, *Assistant Professor, Dept. of
Commerce. PSG CAS, **Principal I/C, PSG College of Arts and
Science,
87. Consumer Awareness- The Banker’s Way*Ms.M.N.Prabadevi **Dr. S.
Gayathry , *Assistant Professors, SRM B School, SRM
UniversityVadapalani Chennai-
88. Promoting Involvement Of Higher Educational Institutions/Universities
And Colleges In Consumer Protection And Consumer Welfare -A Case
Study*Dr. Mythili K, Chief Librarian, Seshadripuram, Evening Degree
College Bangalore, Karnataka
89. Consumer Protection With Special Reference To The Role Of Women
In Kerala*S.Sitrarasu **Harish. M *Assistant Professor,M.Phil**Scholar,
Dept of Commerce Dr.G.R.Damodaran College of Science
90. Banking Ombudsman Scheme*Ms.S.Sowdeeswari **Dr.M.Sendhil
Velan* Faculty in Commerce, Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathi College of
Science, Madurai.**Associate professor in Commerce, Vivekananda
College, Tiruvedagam.
91. Role of media in consumer protection *S.Latha**Dr.A.Duraisamy
*Reasearch Scholar-Economics -**Research Supervisor-ASS.Prof-
Economics-MCC-Tambaram,Chennai.
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92. Impact of Globalization: An Analysis on the Problems faced by
Consumers on ATM Services *Mr. JamesV.A ** Ms. Bindu Anto
Ollukkaran *Part Time PhD, School of Management Studies,
Bharathiar University
93. Awareness And Exercise Of Consumer Rights And Responsibilities – A
Study * R.Karthikeyan* Ph.D (Commerce) Research Scholar of
V.O.Chidambaram College, Tuticorin
94. Problems Of Enhancing Knowledge And Skill For Consumer Protection
And Consumer Education*Dr. N. Muthu ** Dr.N.
Murugeswari*Professor, Dept of Management studies, Sri Ramanujar
Eng College, Chennai-48** Associate Professor, Department of
Women’s studies, Bharathidasan University, Khajamalai campus,
Trichy-23
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Valedictory Session
23 July, 2011
03.30-04.30
Dr. M Sumathy
03.30-03.35 Welcome Address & Reader, School of Commerce
Summary Proceedings
Dr. G Ganesan
03.35-03.45 Presidential Address Professor & Head, School of
Commerce
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