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Dr. Harinath

Silveru Harinath


Research Associate

Area:
Sociology of Education, Dalits studies, Rural
Development, and women.

Qualification:
Ph.D., Sociology

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  • Brief Profile

Dr. Silveru Harinath is a Research Associate in Division for Studies in Social Inclusion at the Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He holds a Master’s degree in Sociology, a Master’s in Philosophy, and a Ph.D. (Sociology) from the  University of Hyderabad. Besides that, he has also acquired a master’s in Information Systems and Social Work. His areas of interest include the Sociology of Education, Dalits studies, Rural development, and women. He has published several articles in National and International Journals (Scopus listed) and published a book on “Dalit Women and Dropout Rates in Collegiate Education: A Study of Warangal District of Andhra Pradesh” (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2013). A Monograph titled “The Perceptions of Students, Teachers, and Principals in Schools under Different Managements in Telangana” and a policy brief titled “Empowering of Scheduled Castes through Community Halls in Telangana: Opportunities and Challenges” was published by (CESS). He has completed several research studies which include the Role of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Bhavans/Community Halls in the Empowerment of Scheduled Castes in Telangana: Issues and Challenges and Socio-Economic Status of the Kummari Community in Telangana State: Findings of an Empirical Study which are published as Monographs. He is a regular columnist for leading newspapers and periodicals and have published extensively on a range of themes such as women, education, land, governance, and development and he is also a social analyst.

  • Research Interest

Sociology of Education, Dalits studies, Rural Development, and women.

  • Publications - Books
  1. Dalit Women and Dropout Rate in Collegiate Education: A Case Study of Warangal District of Andhra Pradesh, (2013) Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 12 Back Chapman Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2XX, United Kingdom, ISBN (10): 1-4438-4454-3, ISBN (13): 978-1-4438-4454-3.
  1. Perceptions of Students, Teachers, and Principals in Schools under Different Management in Telangana, (2020) Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Hyderabad, ISBN – 978 81 939917-1-8. (CESS – Monograph).  
  1. The Socio-Economic Status of the Kummari Community in Telangana State: Findings of an Empirical Study, (2022) Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Hyderabad, ISBN – 978 81-9543236-3. (CESS – Monograph).  
  1. Role of Dr R. Ambedkar Bhavans and Community Halls in the Empowerment of Scheduled Castes in Telangana, (2024) Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Hyderabad, ISBN – 978-81-939917-1-8. (CESS – Monograph -forthcoming).
  • Papers Published in Journals
  1. Sociology of Dalit women: a micro-level study of self-help groups in India. Discover Global Society, Volume 3, (2025), Springer (Scopus Indexed), ISSN No, 2731-9687, (Impact factor 0.4). (With S. Laxman Rao). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44282-025-00303-4
  2. Dropout of Dalit women in collegiate education: An exploratory study of rural India. Higher Education, (2026) 91(3), pp. 1087-1105 Springer (Scopus Indexed), ISSN No. 1573-174X. (Impact factor 5.5). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-025-01457-5
  3. Electoral Mandate as Development Agenda Decoding the Verdict of the 2024 National Elections (2024), explorations e-journal of the Indian Sociological Society, Vol. 8 (3), pp. 197-212. ISSN: 2581-5741 (With S. Laxman Rao). (UGC – Care List). https://insoso.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/E-Journal-December-2024-Issue-Latest.pdf
  4. Participation Levels of Scheduled Castes in Gram Panchayat and Gram Sabha: A Sociological Study in Rural Telangana (2024), Contemporary Voice of Dalit, Sage Publication. (Online first), (ISSN: 2456-0502). (Impact factor 0.4). https://doi.org/10.1177/2455328X241239181.
  5. Decrypting the Telangana Assembly Mandate, (2023), Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 59, Issue 11, pp. 14-16. (With S. Laxman Rao) (ISSN: 2349-8846). (Scopus Indexed) (Impact factor 0.24).  https://www.epw.in/journal/2024/11/commentary/decrypting-telangana-assembly-mandate-2023.html
  6. The Future of Pottery: Insights Emerging from Empirical Evidence from Telangana, South Asia Research Journal, Sage Publication (Scopus Indexed), Volume 44, Issue No. 1, (2024), pp. 58-74. (ISSN 0262-7280) (Impact factor 0.8) (With S. Laxman Rao). https://doi.org/10.1177/02627280231215467
  7. Dr R. Ambedkar Bhavans/ Community Halls in Telangana: An Evaluation Study, Contemporary Voice of Dalit, (2022), Sage Publication (Scopus Indexed), (Online First) (ISSN 2456-0502) (Impact factor 0.4). https://doi.org/10.1177/2455328X221139093
  8. Dalits and Choice of School: A Sociological Study of Private Schools in Telangana State, Sociological Bulletin, Volume 70, Issue 2, April (2021). 214-231. Sage Publications (Scopus Indexed). (ISSN Online: 2457-0257) (Impact factor 1.4) (with Gundemeda Nagaraju). https://doi.org/10.1177/00380229219939
  9. Experiencing Dalit Children in Schools: A Sociological Study in Telangana, Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 25, Issue 1, June (2020), 38-58. ISSN: 0973- 855X (UGC– Care List). https://mpissr.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MPJSS-25-1.pdf
  10. Functioning of Self-Help Groups and Its Impact on Empowerment of Scheduled Castes Women: Perspectives from Rural Telangana, Journal of Governance and Public Policy, Institute of Public Enterprises, No.10, Issue No. 1, January – June (2020), ISSN. 2231-0924, pp. 58-70. (Peer Review). https://www.ipeindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/JoGPP-Jan-Jun-2020-FINAL.pdf
  11. Rise of Educational Empires in the Era of Globalisation: A Case of South Indian State, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Issue 55, (2011). ISSN 2010- 3778, E-ISSN:2010-3778, 924-928. (Scopus Indexed). https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/84871354894?inward
  • Research Projects
  1. Doing Social Science Research in India, sponsored by the Global Development Network and ICSSR (ongoing – 2024) (Team member).
  2. Comprehensive Baseline Survey of SC Community in Telangana State: Mapping of Data and Resources on a Spatial Domain (2023), Sponsored by Telangana State Council of Science and Technology (TSCOST), Government of Telangana (Submitted) (Team member).
  3. Addressing Migration and Preparation of Development Plan for Adoni Division of Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh (2022), Sponsored by Collector and District Magistrate, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh (Completed), (Team member).
  4. Socio-Economic Status of the Kummari Community in Telangana State: Findings of an Empirical Study (2021), Sponsored by Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (Completed).
  5. Impact of COVID-19 on School Education with a Special Focus on SC Students (2020), Sponsored by the Scheduled Caste Development Department, Ministry of Social Welfare, Telangana (Completed) (Team member).
  6. Role of Dr B. R. Ambedkar Bhavans/Community Halls in the Empowerment of Scheduled Castes in Telangana: Issues and Challenges, (2019) Sponsored by the Scheduled Caste Development Department, Ministry of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana (Completed).
  7. Perceptions of Students, Teachers, and Principals in Schools under Different Management in Telangana, (2018) Sponsored by the Scheduled Caste Development Department, Ministry of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana (Completed).
  8. Performance of Scheduled Castes Students vis-à-vis others under Different Management Schools in Telangana (2018), Sponsored by the Scheduled Caste Development Department, Ministry of Social Welfare, Telangana (Completed), (Team member).
  • Working Papers
  1. Social Inclusion through Institutional Membership: A Study of Scheduled Castes Women Self-Help Groups in Telangana, Working Paper No.151, CESS-DSSI Working Paper No.2, Sep. 2025.  
  • Policy Brief
  1. “Empowering Scheduled Castes through Community Halls in Telangana: Opportunities and Challenges”, (No. 8, March 2020) Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Hyderabad.
  • Awards
  1. Received an award of Excellence in Recognition of Demonstrating Vocational Excellence by the Rotary Club of Warangal on 29-01-2023.
  1. Awarded (SDG leadership) Pride of Hyderabad in Recognition of Extensive research work on marginalized communities by DHUB in association with the Department of Language and Culture, Government of Telangana, on 20-08-2024.
  • Papers Published in Edited Books
  1. “Inclusive Growth and Development of Educational opportunities: A Case of the University of
    Hyderabad”, in Population Resource and Development” by Farath Ali Siddique (Ed), Genuine
    Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-89965-48-3. pp. 123-134.
  2. “Women as a Leader: Success or Failure? A Study in Warangal District of Andhra Pradesh”,
    in Empowerment of Women through Leadership and Entrepreneurship”, Edited by C.V
    Raman, 2011. ISBN- 979-93-5051-369-9. pp. 109-115. 4
  3. “Education and Development: Exploring the Experiences of Educated Women in Rural
    Village”, in Rural Empowerment for Sustainable Development”, Edited by S.T Janetius and R.
    Padmanabhan, ISBN- 978-93-82570-05-9. pp. 137-141.
  4. “Historical Development of Education System in Vedic and Post Vedic Periods in India”, in
    Cultural Contours of History and Archeology, (Ed) by K. Krishna Naik and E. Shiva Nagi
    Reddy, B.R Publishing Corporation, Delhi (2015), ISBN- 978-35-0500-514. pp. 527-541.
  5. “Bakaayila Baadhalinkenta Kaalam”, in VEEKSHANAM Telugu Monthly Journal of Political
    Economy and Society – 128- March 2012, ISSN- 2231-6892. pp. 46-47.
  6. “Vidhya Rangaaniki Budget Saripootundaa”, in VEEKSHANAM Telugu Monthly Journal of
    Political Economy and Society – 129 April 2012 – ISSN – 2231-6892.pp. 33.
  7. “Padipootunna Vidhya Parinaamalu” in VEEKSHANAM Telugu Monthly Journal of Political
    Economy and Society – 130 May 2012 – ISSN 2231-6892. pp. 42-44
  8. “BhodanaRusumulaPaiMallagullaalu”, VEEKSHANAM Telugu Monthly Journal of Political
    Economy and Society – 134 September 2012 – ISSN 2231-6892. pp. 15-16.
  9. “Sarkaaru Badula GooduVinedhevaru”, in VEEKSHANAM Telugu Monthly Journal of
    Political Economy and Society – 136 November 2012 – ISSN 2231-6892. pp. 59-60.
  10. “Niraasha Parichina Vidhya Ranga Budget”, in VEEKSHANAM Telugu Monthly Journal of
    Political Economy and Society – 189, April 2017 – ISSN 2231-6892. pp. 21-22.
  11. “Rahul Raakatho Congress Gattekkenaa” in VEEKSHANAM Telugu Monthly Journal of
    Political Economy and Society – 198, January 2018 – ISSN 2231-6892. pp. 29-30.
  • Research Experience
  1. Worked as a Research Associate for the project ‘Flow of Funds in Higher Educational Institutions (HEI) – A Case of Telangana’ under Dr G. NAGARAJU, Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Hyderabad, sponsored by NUEPA – Delhi. (1st October 2016 to 28th February 2017).
  2. Worked as a Research Assistant for the project ‘Teachers Absenteeism in Primary and Upper Primary Schools in Andhra Pradesh’ under Dr G. NAGARAJU, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Hyderabad, sponsored by SSA – Andhra Pradesh. (2009-10)
  3. Worked as a Research Assistant for the project ‘Functioning of Kasturba Mahila Schools in Andhra Pradesh’ project under Dr G. NAGARAJU, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Hyderabad, sponsored by SSA – Andhra Pradesh. (2010-11).
  4. Worked as a Research Assistant for the project ‘Discriminatory Practices in Schools in Andhra Pradesh’ under Dr G. NAGARAJU, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Hyderabad, sponsored by SSA – Andhra Pradesh. (2011-12).
  5. Worked as a Research Assistant for the project ‘Students Achievements’ Survey in Andhra Pradesh under Dr G. NAGARAJU, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Hyderabad, sponsored by SSA – Andhra Pradesh. (2012-13).
  6. Worked as a Research Assistant for the project ‘A National Study on Education of Different Social Groups in India’ under Dr G. NAGARAJU, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Hyderabad, and sponsored by ICSSR – New Delhi. (2013-15).
  • External Reviewer for renowned Journals
  1. Gendered Tales and Intersectional Barriers to Scalability of Women-led MSMEs in Telangana, ANTYAJAA: Indian Journal of Women and Social Change, (Scopus-listed Journal), submitted date: 21-05-2026.
  2. Reimagining Customary Authority: A Study of Khap Panchayats of Haryana, Society, Springer Nature Publications (Scopus-listed Journal), submitted date: 28-04-2026.
  3. Classroom Commerce in Kashmir: A Crisis, Discover Education, Springer Nature Publications, (Scopus-listed Journal), submitted date: 12-03-2026.
  4. Digital Divide, Social Development and Gender Disparity: A Critical Analysis of the National Education Policy 2020, Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Springer Nature Publications, (Scopus-listed Journal) submitted date: 23-01-2026.
  5. Spatial Dynamics of Educational Infrastructure Inequality between the Hill and Valley Regions of Manipur, Discover Education, Springer Nature Publication, (Scopus-listed Journal), submitted date: 06-01-2026.
  6. Multifactorial risk in attrition and retention of undergraduate students: An ecological systems theory perspective, Journal of Education Research and Policy Perspective, Springer Nature Publication, (Scopus-listed Journal) submission date: 22-07-2024.
  7. Mobile Technology for the Economic Empowerment of Itinerant Communities: A Strategic Digital Marketing Tool, Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development, Singapore Nature Publication (Scopus-listed Journal). Submission date 24-06-2024.
  8. Livelihood Patterns of Potters Community: A Study on the Village at Uchabazar under Bhanga Upazila of Faridpur District, Open Journal of Social Sciences, Scientific Research Publications, the USA. Submission date 19-06-2024.
  9. Gendered Inclusions and Exclusions: Lessons from Media Discourses during the Pandemic, Journal of Social and Economic Development, Springer Nature Publications (Scopus-listed Journal). Submission date: 07-06-2024
  10. Parental Migration and Education: Lived Experiences of Dalit and Adivasi Children in a Village of Madhya Pradesh, Contemporary Voice of Dalit, Sage Publication—submission date 16-06-2023.
  11. Preschool education and its impact on the scientific and research potential of rising schoolchildren: In favour or against, Journal of Educational Research for Policy and Practice, Springer Nature Publication, Submission date 15-01-2023.
  12. Special School Setting as a Learning Environment: The Context of Uniparental (Mothers) Group in Telangana State, Sociological Bulletin E-Journal, Submission date 05-01-2023.
  13. The role of education in the livelihood of households in the Northwest Region, Vietnam, Journal of Educational Research for Policy and Practice, Springer Nature Publication, Submission date 31-05-2018.
  • Papers Presented in International Seminars
  1. Educational Disparities: A Critical Analysis in United Andhra Pradesh,” in an International Seminar on “Hyderabad State: Society, Economy, and Polity, organised by the Department of History, Osmania University, from 17-19 December ’
  2. Rise of Higher Educational Institutions and Disabled Students: A Study in Andhra Pradesh State, in an International Seminar on “Globalisation, Higher Education and Disability, organised by Bangalore University from February 3-5, 2011.
  3. The Rise of Educational Empires in the Era of Globalisation: A Case of South Indian State, in an International Conference on Higher Education, organised by “World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology”, Paris, France, from 24-26 June
  4. Higher Education at Cross Roads: with Special Reference to Technical Education in Andhra Pradesh, in an international conference on Rethinking Education Policy, organised by the Department of Sociology in Collaboration with the Comparative Education Society of India at the University of Hyderabad from 16-18 November 2011.
  5. Dropout Rate of Dalit Women in Collegiate Education: A Study in Rural Villages in India, in an International Conference on Higher Education organised by the Canada International Conference on Education at the University of Guelph, Ontario, from 18-21 June
  6. Education and Enhancement: Exploring the Experiences of Educated Women in Rural Villages, in an International Conference on Rural Empowerment for Sustainable Development organised by Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraya College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, from 27-28 March 2013.
  7. Violence Against Women and Its Impact on Education: A Study in Rural Villages in Telangana, in an International Conference on Peace Education organised by the Department of Education, Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, from 4– 5 December 2015.
  8. Functioning of Self-help Groups and their Impact on Empowerment of Scheduled Castes Women: Perspectives from Rural Telangana, organised by SDMIMD, Bangalore, 15– 16 November 2019.
  9. Impact of COVID-19 on School Closures: With Special Reference to Public Schools in Telangana, in 46th All India Sociological Conference, Organised by the University of Mumbai, Department of Sociology in Collaboration with All India Sociological Society, New Delhi, December 8-10, 2021.
  10. The Future of Pottery: Insights Emerging from Empirical Evidence from Telangana, 63rd Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE), Organised by the Centre for Development Studies and Department of Economics, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, during 1-3 March 2023.
  11. Impact of Public Policies on Governments: An Evidence-Based Analysis of Telangana, International Conference on 75 Years of Public Administration Discipline in India: Trajectories and Contemporary Status, Organised by Department of Public Administration, Dr BRAOU, Hyderabad, 17-18 May 2024.
  • Papers Presented in National Seminars
  1. The Impact of Land Alienation in Tribal Communities, in a National Seminar on Globalisation, Agriculture Development of Tribes: Issues and Challenges, organised by the Department of Economics, Kakatiya University, from November 28-29, 2008.
  2. Impact on Rural Employment- SEZs, in a National Seminar on Special Economic Zones – Opportunities and Challenges, organised by Lal Bahadur College, Warangal, from 24-25 October
  3. Disparities in the Education System: With Special Reference to Higher Education in Andhra Pradesh, in a National Seminar on Inequalities and Inclusive Development: Retrospect and Prospect, organised by the Department of Sociology, Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati, from January 24-25, 2011.
  4. Inclusive Growth of Women and Developmental Schemes: An Overview of Indian Higher Education System, in a National Seminar on Social Exclusion and Approaches for Inclusive Growth organised by the Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, from 24-25 March 2011.
  5. Development of Educational Institutions and Disabled Students: A Study in Andhra Pradesh State, in a National Social Development in India: Policies, Strategies, and Challenges, organised by the Department of Sociology, Kakatiya University, from 25-26 April 2011.
  6. Women as Leaders: Success or Failure? A study in the Warangal District of Andhra Pradesh in a National Seminar on Empowerment of Women Through Leadership and Entrepreneurship, organised by the AMS School of Informatics, Osmania University, on 24th October
  7. Enhancement of Women in Higher Education through Developmental Schemes, in a National Seminar on Status of Women in Higher Education: Policies and Perspectives, organised by the Centre for Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Tirupati, from 6-7 March 2012.
  8. Child Labour versus Education: With Special Reference to Madiga Community in Andhra Pradesh, in a National Seminar on Child Protection: Concerns and Challenges organised by the Centre for Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, from 16- 17 March 2012.
  9. Caste, Identity, and Telangana Movement: Issues and Challenges, in a National Seminar on the New States and Social Movements organised by the Department of Sociology, University College, Satavahana University, Karimnagar, from 5-6 October
  10. Role of Religious Schools in the Development of Education and Society, in a National Seminar on Religion, Polity, and Development in Contemporary Indian Society, organised by the Department of Sociology, Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati, from 30-31 October
  11. Education and Development: Exploring the Experiences from a Rural Village, in a National Seminar on Indian Society at Cross Roads: Problems and Solutions organised by the Department of Sociology, Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati, from 27-28 April
  12. Psychological Craving in Search of School Choice: An Ethnographic Study in Warangal District, in a National Seminar on Classrooms of the Future – Interplay of Educational Psychology and Technology, organised by the Department of Education, Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, from 9-10 October
  13. Mission Kakatiya and Its Impact on Society: A Sociological Understanding in Rural Telangana, in a National Seminar on Mission Kakatiya: A New Hope for Sustainable Rural Development in Telangana State, organised by the Department of Social Work, Kakatiya University, Warangal, from 25-26 November
  14. Participation Levels of Scheduled Caste Women in Local Bodies: A Sociological Study in Rural Telangana, organised by the Indian Association of Social Science Institutions 2nd (IASSI) Annual Conference, 2-4 November 2023.
  • Invited Lectures
  1. Delivered a lecture on the ‘Development of Scheduled Castes in Telangana: Issues and Challenges’ in a state-level meeting organised by Action Aid at Hyderabad on 31-03-2022.
  2. Delivered a lecture on the ‘Implementation Status of SC Sub Plan Funds in Telangana’ in a state-level meeting organised by the National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR) at Hyderabad on 12-05-2022.
  3. Delivered a lecture on the ‘Unemployment status in India and Telangana’ at a state-level Meeting Organised by the Bahujan Intellectual Forum (BIF) – Telangana, at Sundaraiah Vignagna Kendram, Hyderabad, 24-07-2022.
  4. Delivered a lecture on ‘Human Trafficking in India’ at Government High School, Deshaipet, Warangal, on 27-08-2022.
  5. Delivered a lecture on the ‘Status of Scheduled Castes in Telangana’ in a state-level meeting organised by the People’s Monitoring Committee (PMC) at Sundaraiah Vignana Kendram, Hyderabad, on 18-11-2022.
  6. Delivered a talk on the ‘Union Budget of India 2023-24, A Critical Analysis’ on 9th February 2023, organised by the School of Liberal Arts and Humanities, Woxen University,
  7. Delivered a lecture on “Issues and Challenges in Social Science Research: Policy Implications for India’s Future”, Workshop organised by the Department of Political Science, University of Hyderabad, 17-01-2026.