Qualification

BHM, M.B.A (T.T.M), M.A (Hist.), Ph.D., UGC-NET
Date of Joining: 07-09-2015

Title of Ph.D Thesis: An Empirical Study on Impacts of Eco-Tourism (With special reference to Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh).
University from which Ph.D awarded: Acharya Nagarjuna University
Awarded Year: 2022

No. of research articles published/presented since the inception: 11

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Journals: 02

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1. National : 1
2. International : 1

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Conferences/Seminars

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1. National :7
2.International : 2

No. of books published : 04 & Book Chapters: 46

Academic Achievements :

• Received the AP State Annual Tourism Excellence Award in 2017 from APTA in the category of Excellence in Writing & Publication, entitled the book – “Glimpses of South India Tourism” book.
• Author of two papers, “Tourism Products” and “Applications of Computers for Tourism and Travel”, in a “Travel Tourism Techniques (TTT)” Course of Vocational Intermediate, AP, during 2017-2018 and 2018-2019.
• On February 27, 2018, Participated as a resource person in the “One Day Cab Drivers Orientation Programme” sponsored by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority (APTA).
• From November 22nd to November 28th, 2018, I rendered service as a resource person for the “City Tour Guide programme” under the capacity-building scheme of the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority (APTA).
• From September-October 2018, I took part as a resource person for the "Tour Guide" and "Food and Beverage Steward" under the Skill Development Programmes of the AP State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC), Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.
• Received the AP State Annual Tourism Excellence Award in 2019 from APTA in the category of Excellence in Writing & Publication, for the book titled – “Amaravathi within Amaravathi – Tourism Perspective, Andhra Pradesh”.
• Prepared study materials for the 1st year MBA (Tourism and Travel Management) course for CDE, ANU, in 2019–2020.
• Prepared the e-content for the “Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management” course, which is available on the ANU MOOCs Platform under the Premium MOOCs Courses category.
• Received the AP State Annual Tourism Excellence Award in 2022 from APTA in the category of Excellence in Tourism Research for the Ph.D. thesis titled – “An Empirical Study on Impacts of Eco-Tourism (with Special Reference to Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh”.