International

• Participated in Special Issue Launch for Linking Farmers to Markets: Barriers, Solutions, and Policy Options, Asian Development Bank Institute, Tokyo, Japan, 26 July, 2024 (Online)
• Participated in Virtual Roundtable on Postcolonial Futures for Disaster Risk Reduction in South Asia, All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI), University of Auckland and the Copenhagen Centre for Disaster Research, University of Copenhagen.18 July, 2024 (Online).
• Participated in Investing for the Future of Climate-Food-Nature, Asia and the Pacific Food Security Forum 2024, Asian Development Bank, 9-12 April, 2024, Manila, Philippines (Online).
• Participated in Special Issue Launch for Climate-smart Agriculture: Adoption, Impacts and Implications for Sustainable Development, Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), 26 July, Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo (Online).
• Discussant/Speaker/presented the comments of the Paper “Development of Good Agricultural Practices via Carbon Credit Monitoring System through Digital Platform to Incentivize Sustainable Farming Ecosystems”, Session 2: Digitalization and Low Carbon Development, Inception Workshop, Promoting Digitalization for Green and Inclusive Growth in Developing Asia and the Pacific, Republic of Korea e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership Fund (EAKPF), Asian Development Bank & Asian Development Bank Institute (ADB/ADBI), 23-25 October 2023 (Virtual mode).
• Participated in the discussions of the International Workshop cum Faculty Development Programme, jointly organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya, Indian Society for Training and Development, Shillong Chapter, Meghalaya, in Collaboration with Department of Philosophy & the IQAC, Moran College, Moranhat, Charaideo Dist., Assam, Department of Philosophy, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India, 6^th January to 5^th August 2023 (in every Friday and Saturday: online mode).

• Cooperative Spirit with Corporate Strategy: Can Farmer Producer Organisations Improve the Viability of Indian Agriculture? Farmers’ organizations and Sustainable Development, Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) Conference, 7-9 September, Tokyo, 2022 (Online).
• Working and living conditions of sewerage workers of Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, Three Day International Seminar “Inclusive Development: Issues and Challenges”organized in Honour of Prof. R. Radhakrishna, Chairman, CESS, Hyderabad, 8-10 October, 2018.
• Beneficiary Perceptions of Indiramma Housing Programme: A Comparative Analysis of Three Regions in Andhra Pradesh, International Seminar on Social Sector Development: Issues, Challenges and Policy,Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad, November 27-28, 2015.
• Status of School Education in Andhra Pradesh with Reference to RTE -A Critical Analysis, International Seminar on Social Sector Development: Issues, Challenges and Policy, Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad, November 27-28, 2015.
• Regional Disparities in Irrigation in Andhra Pradesh: An Analytical Study”, XVII International Conference Of Input-Output Research Association (IORA), India, Gokhale Institute Of Politics & Economics, Pune, Jan 31- Feb 2, 2014.
• Natural Resource Management through Watershed Development Programme Reflections from Andhra Pradesh, Golden Jubilee International Seminar on Integrated Natural Resources Management (INRM) Issues, Challenges and Perspectives, Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh January 27 -31, 2014.
• Groundwater: Development, Degradation and Management (A Study of Andhra Pradesh), International Humboldt Kollegon Management of Water, Energy and Bio-Resources in Changing Climate Regime: Emerging Issues And Environmental Challenges , School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 8-9, February 2013.

National

• Resource Person, 53rd Water Talk on Community – Based Water Resources Management, National Water Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR, 25 July 2024 (Online).
• Participated cum Discussant on Understanding the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, Centre for Science and Environment, 17 July, 2024 (Online)
• Participated cum Integrating Environmental and Water Sensitivity in Master Plans Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi, 15 July 2024 (Online)
• Resource Person cum Discussant, Webinar on Role of NGOs for Implementation of Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA: CTR) – 2024, National Water Mission, New Delhi, 9 July, 2024 (Online).
• Participated in 3 day Online Collaborative Training cum discussion Programme on “Natural Farming for One Health”, MANAGE, Hyderabad and AMITY University, Noida, 30th April, 2024 to 02nd May, 2024 (Online).
• Presented a paper, “Implementation and Impact of Climate Resilient Zero Budget Natural Farming: A Case Study of AF-EC Andhra Pradesh Community Natural Farming in Anantapuramu District”, National Conference on Natural Farming: Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities, Achieving Food Security and Promoting Inclusive Growth for Sustainable Agriculture, Achieving Food Security, and Promoting Inclusive Growth for Sustainable Agriculture, Organized by Gujarat Institute of Development Research, Ahmedabad & Gujarat Natural Farming Science University, Halol, 24-25 February, 2024.
• Presented a paper on “Advancing Women’s Empowerment and Labor Market Mobility through MGNREGA in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana”, 22nd Annual Conference of the IASSI, Organised by CESS, Hyderabad, 2-4 November, 2023.
• Presented the Project Proposal on “Scientific and Technological Innovations and Livelihoods of Chenchu, Porja and Kodhu Tribes of Andhra Pradesh, Expert Committee Meeting of Tribal Sub Plan Scheme to Consider Project Proposals received under the Programme “Accelerated Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), Science for Equity, Empowerment & Development (SEED) Division, Department of Science & Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology, Assam Downtown University, Guwahati, 21 August 2023.
• Participated in the discussions of the webinar “Orienting FPOs on Agri-Infrastructure Fund Scheme”, Center for Secondary Agriculture, FPOs and Monitoring & Evaluation, MANAGE, 21st June 2023, Hyderabad.
• Participated in the discussions of the webinar on “Linking FPOs to Alternative Marketing System”, MANAGE, Center for Secondary Agriculture, FPOs and Monitoring & Evaluation, 30^th May 2023, Hyderabad.

• Implementation and Impact of Climate Resilient Zero Budget Natural Farming: A Case Study of AF-EC CNF in Anantapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh, 82nd Annual Conference of Indian Society of Agricultural Economics (ISAE), Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur, November 10-12, 2022.
• Groundwater Development, Degradation and Management Challenges: A Study of Telangana State, Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Hyderabad, 19 August, 2022.
• Labour Market Mobility and Women Empowerment under MGNREGS in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: Alternative Strategies for Way out, 62nd Labour Economics Conference, The Indian Society of Labour Economics, IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 11-13 April 2022.
• The Economic Impact of Covid-19: A Note, 40th Conference of Indian Association for Research in National Income and Wealth (IARNIW), New Delhi, 11-12 March 2022.
• Self-Exploitation of Scheduled Tribes: The Case of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, 6th Annual Conference Organiser of Telangana Economic Association (TEA), Department of Economics, Telangana University, Nizamabad during 12-13 March 2022.
• Production and Marketing of Pulses in Andhra Pradesh: Opportunities and Constraints, Two Day National Seminar on Growth rate Strategies to Review Indian Agriculture and Economy: Post Covid-19, Department of Economics, Y.A., Government Degree College for Women (YAGCW), Chirala, Andhra Pradesh, 14-15 March 2022.
• Dry-land Agriculture Development through Watershed Development Programme: Reflections from Andhra Pradesh’, Two Day National Seminar on Growth rate Strategies to Review Indian Agriculture and Economy: Post Covid-19, Department of Economics, Y.A., Government Degree College for Women (YAGCW), Chirala, Andhra Pradesh, 14-15 March 2022.
• Rural Labour Market and Women Empowerment: Evidence from MGNREGA in Pre-Telangana Andhra Pradesh, Telangana Economic Association, Fifth Annual Conference, Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, 27–28, March 2021.
• Ensure Availability and Sustainable Management of Water and Sanitation for All in Telangana, Sustainable Development Goals Towards BangaruTelangana, CESS & Planning Department, Government of Telangana, 4 January, 2021
• Irrigated Agriculture in Andhra Pradesh An Analysis with Special Reference to Rayalaseema Region, Rayalaseema Economic Association, organized by the Department of Economics and REA, Sri Venkateswara University, 29th August, Tirupati, 2020.
• Role of MGNREGA in Assets Creation, Management and Sustenance in India, National Seminar on Employment Scenario in India: Issues, Challenges and Way Forward, 18-19 March, CMDR Dharwad, 2020.
• Dry-land Agriculture and Watershed Development in Andhra Pradesh, Paper Presented in National Seminar on Sustainable   Agriculture in India: Issues and Challenges, Department Of Economics, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, AP, 28th &29th February, 2020.
• Marketing of Pulses in Pre-Telangana Andhra Pradesh:
• Opportunities and Constraints, Paper Presented in National Seminar on Sustainable Agriculture in India: Issues and Challenges, Department Of Economics, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, AP, 28th &29th February, 2020.
• Biofortification: A Promising Strategy for Fighting Hidden Hunger,102^nd Annual Conference, Indian Economic Association, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 27-29 December, 2019.
• Working and Living Conditions of Sewerage Workers: A Study in Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, 61^st Annual Conference, Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE), CDEIS, Punjab University, Patiala, 7-9 December, 2019.
• Potential and Constraints of Zero Budgeted Natural Farming (ZBNF): A Study of Andhra Pradesh,79th Annual Conference, the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics (ISAE), Indira Gandhi KrishiVishwavidyala, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 21-23 November, 2019.
• Marketing of Vegetables in Rain-fed Regions: A Case of Long-Term Gains from Rythu Bazars to Small Farmers in Telangana, National Conference cum Workshop on “Doubling Farmers Income: Strategies for Rainfed Agriculture” during 18 – 19, MANAGE, Hyderabad, November, 2019.
• Effects of Quality of Higher Education on the Demographic Dividend in India: Issues and Challenges, National Seminar on Higher Education in India: Issues & Challenges, Department of Economics, YogiVemana University,Kadapa, A.P., 11- 12 July, 2019.
• Education and Employment: Issues and Challenges in India, National Seminar on Higher Education in India: Issues & Challenges, Department of Economics, YogiVemana University, Kadapa, A.P., 11- 12 July, 2019 (Jointly).
• Institutional Arrangements to Impose MSPs: A Case of Paddy and Cotton in United Andhra Pradesh, 37th IARNIW Annual Conference, NSSTA, 7th & 8th March, Greater Noida, Utter Pradesh, 2019.
• Asset Management by SC Fishermen in Andhra Pradesh: A Quick Assessment, 19th IASSI Annual Conference, National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD &PR), 11-13 January, Hyderabad, 2019.
• Institutional Arrangements to Enforce Minimum Support Prices: A Case of Paddy and Cotton in Andhra Pradesh, SecondConference (101st Annual Conference), Indian Economic Association, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, 27^th-29^thDecember, 2018.
• Regional Disparities in the Development of Pre-Telangana Andhra Pradesh: Role of Irrigation in Rayalaseema, National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Indian Economy: Sectoral Problems and Policy Outcomes, 5th -6^th October, Department of Economics, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, YSR Dist, AP, 2018.
• Serving the Tenant Cultivator, Round Table Conference on Implementation and Impact of Andhra Pradesh Land Licensed Cultivators ACT-2011, Andhra Pradesh KavuluRythuSangam, Press Club, 3 October, Vijayawada, 2018.
• Regional Disparities in Andhra Pradesh: A Study with special reference to Rayalaseema Region, 1^st Annual Conference, Rayalaseema Economic Association, Department of Economics, Sri Venkateswara University, 1-2, June, Tirupati, 2018.
• Institutional Arrangements to Enforce Minimum Support PricePolicy Dialogue on “Innovations in Ensuring Remunerative Prices (MSP) to Farmers: Challenges and Strategies”, IFPRI, NAIS and ICAR, 23 March, Pusa, New Delhi, 2018.
• Institutional Arrangements to Enforce Minimum Support Price, Policy Dialogue on “Innovations in Ensuring Remunerative Prices (MSP) to Farmers: Challenges and Strategies” IFPRI, NAIS and ICAR, Pusa, New Delhi, March 23, 2018.
• Land-use Pattern and Sources of Irrigation in Tribal Areas of United Andhra Pradesh: A Sub Regional Analysis, 100^Th Indian Economic Association (IEA) Annual Conference, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, December 27-29^th, 2017.
• Status of School Education in Andhra Pradesh with Reference to Right to Education -A Critical Analysis, 18th IASSI Annual Conference, 4-5 December, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, 2017.
• Status and Trends in Groundwater Depletion in United Andhra Pradesh, National Seminar on “Water Governance in India: Sustainable Management of Water Resources in Agriculture”. Agro-Economic Centre, Sardar Patel University, Anand, Gujarat, 16 -17, June, 2017.
• Status of Pulses in Telangana Productivity Constraints and Way Forward, National Seminor, “Revisiting Agricultural Extension Strategies for Enhancing Food and Nutritional Security, Sustainable Livelihoods and Resilience to Climate Change – Towards Transforming Agriculture”, PJ Telangana State Agriculture University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, 22^nd – 24^th April, 2017.
• Long-Term Gains from Rythu Bazars to Small Farmers: The Case of Telangana, First Telangana Economic Association (TEA) Annual Conference, CESS, Hyderabad, 8-9 April, 2017.
• Opportunities and Constraints in Marketing of Pulses in Andhra Pradesh, Two day Workshop cum Policy Dialogue on “Farmers situation in rain-fed areas with special emphasis on pulses-based cropping systems”, at MANAGE, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad, ICRISAT, CESS and Indian Society of Agricultural Marketing, on 30th and 31st December, 2016.
• Drought Impacts and Mitigation Measures: A Case of Andhra Pradesh, 99^Th Indian Economic Association (IEA) Annual Conference, S.V. University, Tirupati, 27-29^th December, 2016.
• Economics of Production and Marketing of Pulses A Study in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Brainstorming Session on Pulses for Sustainable Agriculture and Human Health, IFPRI, New Delhi, 13 July, 2016.
• Marketing of Pulses in Andhra Pradesh: Opportunities and Constraints”, Conference on Pulses for Sustainable Agriculture and Human Health, IFPRI, New Delhi, May 31- June 1, 2016.
• Relative Significance of Female Labour Force across Rural India in the Aftermath of MGNREGS, National Seminar on Dynamics on Rural Labour Relations in India, S. R. Sankaran Chair (Rural Labour), National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), 10-12 March, 2016.
• Access to Land for Scheduled Castes (SCs): An Exploration in Telangana State”, National Seminar on ‘Affirmative Action and Social Inclusion of Marginalised: Conundrums and Opportunities in India’, by MPISSR, Ujjain 17-18, December, 2015.
• Institutionalizing Groundwater Management: Exploratory study of three participatory groundwater models in AP, Workshop on Integrated Water Resource Management: Issues & options, 14-15, May, 2015 (sponsored by Ministry of Water Resources, GoI), NIRD &PR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, 2015.
• Regional Disparities in the Development of United Andhra Pradesh: The Role of Irrigation in Rayalaseema Region, National Seminar on Modernization of Irrigation Technology for Sustainable agricultural Development, Department of Geography, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, 23 – 24 March, 2015.
• Natural Resource Management through Watershed Development Programme: An Evaluation of IWDP and DPAP Programmes in Kurnool District, AP, National Seminar on Sustainable Management of Natural Resources : Challenges and Responses, Department of Rural Development and Social Work,, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapuramu, March 24-25, 2014.
• Rythu Bazar – An Innovative Direct Marketing Model in the Context of Food Security and Inclusive Growth, National Seminar on Inclusive Growth in Agriculture and Food Security, Department of Economics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, March 15-16, 2014.
• Ensuring Social Inclusion through Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act: Reflections from Andhra Pradesh, Paper prepared for the 55th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE), at Centre for Economic Studies and Planning (CESP) Centre for Informal Sector and Labour Studies (CISLS), School of Social Sciences (SSS) Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 16-18 December, 2013.
• Understanding the Functioning and Efficiency of Community Based Groundwater Management Models in Andhra Pradesh, P. Geographical Society National Conference on Water Resource Management, held at University of Hyderabad, 29-30, November, 2013.
• Problems of Private Schools in Andhra Pradesh and Redressal: A Critical Analysis and Policy Options, National Seminar on Right to Education (RTE): Challenges and Strategies Organised by National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), 29-31 August, 2013.
• The Relevance of MGNREGA in Ensuring Inclusive Growth: Field Reflections from Andhra Pradesh, UGC National SeminarRural Women and Natural Resources Management: Opportunities, Policies and Challenges, Dept of Rural Development and Social Work, S.K. University, Anantapu, March 15-16, 2013.
• Assessing Impacts of Conservation Practices: Reflections from the WSDP in Andhra Pradesh, Conference on Farmers First for Conserving Soil and Water Resources in Southern Region (FFCSWR-2013), 14-16, March, 2013, Bangalore, Organised by Indian Association of Soil and Water Conservationists, Dehradun, Bellary and Udhagamandalam, 2013.
• Beneficiary Perceptions of Indiramma Housing Programme in Andhra Pradesh, National Seminar on Sustainable Development of Rural India by 2022 , National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research (NITTTR), Chandigarh, 7 – 8, March,2013.
• Institutionalizing Groundwater Management: A Tale of Three Participatory Models in Andhra Pradesh, National Seminar on Land and Water for All and Forever: Spatial Challenges and Geospatial Technologies, Department of Geography, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, 23- February, 2013.
• Trends in Groundwater Depletion: Evidence from Different Groundwater Resource Estimations of Andhra Pradesh, UGC National Seminar on Climate Change and Environmental Challenges, Department of Geography, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, 30^th& 31^st March, 2012.
• Irrigation and Regional Disparities in Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Economic Association, XXX Annual Conference, S.V Arts College, Tirupati, 12-13^th February, 2012.
• Rural Labour Market and Women Empowerment: Evidence from MGNREGA in Andhra Pradesh, Paper prepared for the 53rd Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE), at MohanlalSukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 17-19 December, 2011.
• Status and Trends in Groundwater Depletion in Andhra Pradesh, National Seminar on “Irrigation Development Policy and Agriculture in India since Independence”, Department of Rural Development, Dr B. R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam, Etcherla, Andhra Pradesh, 25^th& 26^th November, 2011.
• Impact of MGNREGA on Rural Labour Livelihood in Andhra Pradesh, 2^ndNational Seminar on ‘MGNREGP-Inclusive Growth & Social Justice’, Department of Economics, DAR College Nuzvid, Krishna University,8-9 September, 2011.
• Property Rights, Collective Action and Poverty Reduction: A Review, National Seminar on “Intellectual Property Rights and Human Rights”, held at P.G. Dept. of Intellectual Property Law in association with The Centre for Human Rights and Duties in Education, The Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedker Law University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 26^th April, 2011.
• Indiramma Housing Programme: Experience from Andhra Pradesh, National Seminar on “ Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy’s Contribution to Rural Development in Andhra Pradesh between 2004 and 2010”, Department of Rural Development and Social Work, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur , Andhra Pradesh, 7-8, April, 2011.
• Dry-land Agriculture and Watershed Development in Andhra Pradesh, National Workshop on “Rainfed Agriculture in India/Karnataka”, ADRT / ISEC, Bangalore, 14-15^th March, 2011.
• Agricultural Credit : Trends in the Distribution Through Banks, National Seminar on Issues and Concerns of Priority Sector Lending in India in the Context of Globalisation, Department of Economics, Government Degree College for Women, Khammam, 5-6, February, 2011.
• Anantapur District: Continuous Drought and Constant Poverty, Andhra Pradesh Economic AssociationPreConference (APEA), Department of Economics, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, 3^rd October, 2010.
• Beneficiary Perceptions of AccionFraterna’s Watershed Development Programmes – with Reference to Women Empowerment, Centre for Advanced Study, UGC National Seminaron “Empowerment: State and Governance and Beyond”, Department of Political Science, Osmania University, Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad,28-29^th April,2010.
• Impact of Drought on Rural Livelihoods: A Study of Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh, UGC National Seminar on Natural Resource Management and Livelihoods in Drought Prone Regions, Department of Rural Development and Social Work, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur,  Andhra Pradesh, 22-23 March, 2010.
• Fertilizer Consumption across Regions and Farm Sizes in Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Economic Association, XXVI Annual Conference, Tirupati, 9-10^th February, 2008.
• Fission or Fusion: Decentralization and Governance in Forest Management, An Assessment of Community Forest Management in Andhra Pradesh, in the 5th development convention of ICSSR institutions located in southern part of India,Dharwad, 27-28 April, 2006.
• Decentralization and Governance in Forest Management: An Assessment of Community Forest Management in Andhra Pradesh, Joint Forest Management at Cross Roads, Workshop, at the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), 20- 22, 2006 (Co-author).
• Drought in Anantapur District: An Over view, the first conference Seminar on “Drought- its Impact on A.P. Economy,”XXI Annual Conference,Andhra Pradesh Economic Association, at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, 12 July, 2003.
• An Enquiry into the Pest Management and Practices of Cotton Growers in Guntur District, in the National Seminar, on” Cotton Farming in Andhra Pradesh: Problems and Prospects,” conducted by Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, September, 1998.
• Pest Management Practices of Cotton Growers in Guntur District- An Explorative Study, National Seminar, on “Cotton Farming in Andhra Pradesh: Problems and Prospects,” conducted by Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, September, 1998.