Dr. Prasanth A
Post Doctoral Researcher
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Curriculum Vitae
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Curriculum Vitae
Bio
Dr. Prasanth A. is a Ph.D. holder in Agricultural Extension and Communication from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore. He specializes in agricultural technology transfer and adoption studies, rural livelihood and tribal development research, and gender research in agriculture and food systems. Prasanth has conducted various research studies throughout his academic journey, including "A study on academic achievement, perception of soft skills and employability of Under Graduate Agricultural students" during his B.Sc. (Agri.) program at Agricultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Madurai in 2014-15. He pursued his Master's research on "A Study on Nutrient Management Practices among Ragi Growers in Krishnagiri District" at Agricultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Madurai from 2015 to 2017. His doctoral research entitled "A Holistic Study on Socio-Economic and Cultural Development of Tribal Communities through Social Institutions" was completed at TNAU during 2017-2022. Before joining IFP, Dr. Prasanth worked as a Research Associate at the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), Gujarat, where he contributed to a project titled "Rendering support in developing Striving for success: A Compendium of Vibrant Women Federations of DAY – NRLM".
Research
PATAMIL Project on Food Justice and Democracy
In the PATAMIL project, Prasanth is conducting research on "Food supply and consumption in the rural and urban Pondicherry bio-region." The main objective of this study is to gain insights into the food supply and consumption behaviour of rural and urban households in a comparative manner. The research will take place in Krishnankuppam village in the Cuddalore district and Ariyankuppam block in Pondicherry. To achieve this, Prasanth has developed an interview guide (checklist) to facilitate in-depth, qualitative interviews with selected rural and urban households representing various socio-economic groups within the study areas. The interviews will be recorded and transcribed, and the resulting data will be analyzed to prepare a final report. The research aims to understand the differences in food supply and consumption behaviour among different social and economic classes of rural and urban households. Additionally, it will explore how women organize their work related to food and household tasks, as well as examine the relationship between food and health in rural and urban households. Ultimately, the project intends to produce a report and research publication that will contribute to a deeper understanding of food supply systems and consumption patterns in the region.
Publications
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Other Publications
Books
1.Pirabu, J. Venkata, Suresh, J., Natarajan, S. K., Premavathi, R., Sasikala, R., Sivaraj, P., Prasanth, A., Abraham, A., & Jacob, R. (2022). Training and Development. Periya Olaipadi, Tamil Nadu: JPS Scientific Publications. ISBN 978-93-91342-48-7.
2. Selvarani, G., Senthil, R. Kumar, and Prasanth, A. (2021), Agricultural Extension (Tamil). New Delhi: Agricultural Scientific Tamil Society. ISBN 978-93-91853-45-7.
Book Chapters
1.Prasanth, A., Balasubramaniam, P., and Lokanathan, R. (2021). A Study on Attitude of Tribal People towards Tribal Development Schemes in Tamil Nadu. In Agricultural Extension (Tamil). New Delhi: Agricultural Scientific Tamil Society. ISBN 978-93-91853-45-7.
2. Prasanth, A., Murugan, P.P., and Sathyapriya, E. (2021). A Study on Adoption to Recommended
Nutrient Management Practices among Finger Millet Cultivators in Krishnagiri District. In Agricultural Extension (Tamil). New Delhi: Agricultural Scientific Tamil Society. ISBN 978-93- 91853-45-7.
3. Sathyapriya, E., Prasanth, A., and Asokhan, M. (2021). Attitude of farmers on agricultural projects for sustainable livelihoods. In Agricultural Extension (Tamil). New Delhi: Agricultural Scientific Tamil Society. ISBN 978-93-91853-45-7.
4. Prasanth, A., & Murugan, P. P. (2019). A field analysis of knowledge of farmers on nutrient management in ragi cultivation. In Agricultural Extension (Tamil). New Delhi: Agricultural Scientific Tamil Society. ISBN 978-81-947040-3-4.