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Staff Id : 05326
Name : Dr. P. BALAMURUGAN
Designation : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & DIRECTOR i/c
Department : CENTRE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Qualification : M.A.,Ph.D.,
Specialization : Sustainable Environment & Modernization of Tanks; Rural Livelihoods Security & Poverty Alleviation: and Village Panchayat Development Plan & Participatory Rural Appraisal, Tribal Studies
Date of Birth : 23-04-1971
Date of Joining : 25-07-2001

Present Address Contact Number E-Mail Address
Centre for Rural Development,
Annamalai University,
Annamalai nagar - 608 002		9486527638drbalamuruganarasi@gmail.com

Research Guidance
Discipline Awarded Guidance
M.Phil./M.E./M.Sc. 18-
Ph.D. 156


Conference /Seminar / Symposia / Workshop
Conference Seminar Symposia Workshop
National International
Attended 49222037
Conducted 821156


Research Projects
Major Projects Minor Projects Total Amount (Rs.)
Completed 3130,00,000
Ongoing 1-10,00,000

Teaching and Research Experience Industry Experience
23 Years21 Years

Journals Conference Books Published Popular Article
National International National International
2 4 9 7 72

List of Publications - National
Dr. P. Balamurugan, "A Study on The Participation of Rural Women and Sustainable Rural Development Through Modernisation of Rural Tanks in Select Two Villages of Kanchipuram District, Tamilnadu.", Women Empowerment and Rural Development ISBN 978-88-81789-69-6, Volume 15, Number 3, Jun 2018, pp. 43-51. 2018.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, "Renovation Scheme for Irrigation Tanksâ�,��"� Protection: A Study in Tamilnadu.", Land Bank Journal February 2018, Volume 50, Number 11, Mar 2018, pp. 5-10. 2018.
List of Publications - International
Dr. P. Balamurugan, "Thoughts and Ideas of Dr. Ambdekar on the Accessibility and Availability of Water Resources: An Analysis of Major Village Tanks in Kollidam Block, Nagapattinam District, Tamilnadu.", Idealogy and Philosophy of Dr. BR Ambedkar ISBN 978-87844-02-5, Volume 05 , Number 4, Apr 2018, pp. 83-93. 2018.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, "Farmers Clubs and Livelihood Opportunities through Livestock Development: An Analysis in Select Villages of Nagapattinam District, Tamilnadu.", Productivity, Volume 59, Number 01, Jun 2018, pp. 56-61. 2018.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, "An Appraisal of Rural Tanks and their Role in Sustainable Rural Development: A Study in the Deccan Plateau.", Spring, Volume 11, Number 01, Oct 2013, pp. 49-53. 2013.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, "An Evaluation of Rural Development Programmes: A Study in Vallampadugai Village, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu.", Annamalai University Humanity Journal, Volume VXXII, Number 01, Jan 2011, pp. 162-168. 2011.
List of Conferences - National
P. Balamurugan, Water Resource Management, National Workshop on Challenges and Practices on Wastewater and Solid Waste Management for Sustainable Environment, Mar 22-24, 2022, Annamalainagar, pp. 1-1. Annamalainagar, Annamalai University.
P. Balamurugan, Water Resource Management, National Workshop on Challenges and Practices on Wastewater and Solid Waste Management for Sustainable Environment, Mar 22-24, 2022, Annamalainagar, pp. 1-1. Annamalainagar, Annamalai University.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, A Study on the Modernization of Rural Local Water Bodies towards Sustainable Rural Development in Gaja Cyclone Affected Area- Thalaignayiru Block, Nagai District, Tamilnadu, Sustainable Management of Water Resources in India, Feb 22-23, 2019, Chidambaram, pp. 149-152. Annamalainagar, Glow Plus Publishers, Chennai.
Dr. P. Balamurugan & Mr. E. Elangovan, A Study on the Post Gaja Cyclone Renovation and Rehabilitation of local Water Bodies for Sustainable Rural livelihoodsin Vedharanyam Block, Nagapattinam District, Tamilnadu, Water Resources Management in India, Jan 23-24, 2019, Thiruvarur, pp. 117-129. Thiruvarur, Shanlax Publishers.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, Local Level Water Resources and Sustainable Rural Development: An Analysis of Rural Tanksâ�,��"� Technologies in Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu , UGC-SAP National Seminar on Environment and Sustainable Development , Apr 26-27, 2018, Annamalainagar, pp. 38-38. Annamalainagar, Department of Sociology Annamalai University.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, Micro-Financial Institutions and Rural Women Entrepreneurship Development for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods: An Explorative Study in Cuddalore District, Tamil, ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Women Entrepreneurship , Feb 7-8, 2018, Virudhunagar, pp. 47-51. Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, A Study on the Smart Management of Rural Water esources Through Rural Tanks and Ponds for Sustainable Environment in South India, UGC-SAP DRS-II sponsored Two Day National Workshop on Water Resources and Environmental System , Dec 27-28, 2016, Annamalainagar, pp. 105-113. Annamalainagar, Department of Civil Engineering, Annamalai University.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, A Study on Peopleâ�,��"�s Participation in the Irrigation Development for Sustainable Rural Development: A Case of Rural Tanks in South India, National Seminar on Agrarian Crisis in India: The Way out, Nov 5-7, 2012, National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad, pp. 13-18. Hyderabad, National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, Erigal Padhukaappu, 11th Conference National Tamil Nadu Science Congress (23-24, June 2011), Jun 23-24, 2011, Gandhigram, pp. 211-213. Gandhigram , Gandhigram Rural University.
List of Conferences - International
P. Balamurugan, Reorientation of Higher Education in India: Rural Extension & Community Engagements, Higher Education in India: Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions, Mar 20-21, 2022, Annamalainagar, pp. 1-3. Warangal, Kakatiya University.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, Community Engagement and Service Learning Through Renovation of Tanks: An Anlysis of Kudimaramathu Scheme in Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu, Service Learning: A Too for Empowering Students, Aug 2-3, 2018, Cuddalore, pp. 62-63. Cuddalore, St. Joseph College, Cuddalore.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, A Study on Good Governance and Management of Rural Infrastructural Resources Towards Sustainable Rural Development in India , International Seminar on Good Governance and Sustainable Development during 22-23, March 2012, Mar 22-23, 2012, Political Science, Annamalai University, pp. 143-146. Annamalainagar, Department of Political Science, Annamalai University.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, Sustainable Management of Bio-Diversity of Rural Tanks in Sustainable Rural Development , International Seminar on Sustainable Management of Bio-Diversity organized by 02 & 04 March 2012, Mar 2-4, 2012, Thirupathi, pp. 153-159. Thirupathy, International Seminar on Sustainable Management of Bio-Diversity .
Dr. P. Balamurugan, A Study on Rural Tanks and Their Importance in Sustainable Rural Development in Nallur Block, Cuddalore District, International Seminar on Sustainable Development o, Dec 3-4, 2011, Chennai, pp. 23-27. Chennai, Department of Geography, University of Madras, Chennai.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, Rural Tanks : An Indigenous Technology towards Sustainable Rural Development , International Conference on Technology, Energy and Sustainable Rural Environment , Feb 23-25, 2011, Varanasi, pp. 97-99. Varanasi, Dept. of Geography Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, A Study on Rural Irrigation Tanks and Sustainable Rural Development , 9th Conference of International Social Philosophic Society on Environment 25-27, April 2010, Apr 25-27, 2010, Annamalainagar, pp. 38-41. Annamalainagar, Dept. of Philosophy Annamalai University,.
List of Book Published
Dr. P. Balamurugan, Local Level Water Bodies and Environment Sustainability: A Case of Rural Tanks in Tamilnadu, Centre for Rural Development Annamalai University, Annamalainagar- 608002: Centre for Rural Development, Annamalai University, 2304-07-20174, pp. 1-105. Jul 2016, www,springs.in.
P. Balamurugan & S. Chandrasekaran, sustainable Rural Liveloihoods, Royal Book Publishing , Ayodhyapuram, Salem, Tamilnadu: Royal Book Publishing , Ayodhyapuram, Salem, Tamilnadu, 9789391131456, pp. 1-248. Jul 2022, www.royalpublishing,com.
P. Balamurugan & S.Chandrasekaran, Sustainable Rural Livelihoods, 21/11, K M Nagar, Ayodhiyapatinam, Salem.: Royal Book Publishing , 9789391131456, pp. 1-243. Apr 2022, Sustainable Rural Livelihoods (Through Participative Management of Farm & Non-Farm Sectors).
Dr. P. Balamurugan, Mission Antyodaya: Concept && Dimensions- Vol{ 1, Annamalainagar- 608002: Centre for Rural Development, Annamalai University, 000000000, pp. 1-465. Apr 2023, www.missionantyodaya.co.in.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, Mission Antyodaya: Sustainable Rural Development- Vol{ 2, Annamalainagar- 608002: Centre for Rural Development, Annamalai University, 0000000000, pp. 1-460. Apr 2023, www.missionantyodaya.co.in.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, Mission Antyodaya: Sustainable Rural Development- Vol{ 2, Annamalainagar- 608002: Centre for Rural Development, Annamalai University, 0000000000, pp. 1-460. Apr 2023, www.missionantyodaya.co.in.
Dr. P. Balamurugan, Sustainable Rural Livelihoods and Adaptation to Climate Change, Annamalainagar- 608002: Centre for Rural Development, Annamalai University, 0, pp. 1-84. Mar 2025, www.slacc training manualc2025.
List of Popular Article
Dr. P. Balamurugan, A Study on the Post Gaja Cyclone Renovation and Rehabilitation of local Water Bodies for Sustainable Rural livelihoodsin Vedharanyam Block, Nagapattinam District, Tamilnadu, Dhinamalar Chennai: Dhinamalar, 000000, pp. 12-12. Sep 2016, www.dinamalar.in.
P. Balamurugan, Clean India for New India: Achievements and Challenges, Mettur Road, Erode- 638 011: Kongunadu Publications India Pvt ltd, 978-93-92042-23-2, pp. 221-228. Sep 2022, kongunadupublicationsclanindia for newindia.

List of Awards /Honours / Memberships
UGC JRF & SRF in Rural Development - N065093
Indian Science Congress Associaltion - L35904

List of Awards
Best Researcher\'s Award (fund generation) - Annamalai University - 2025
Best Researcher Award - International American Agencyfor Research & Development,USA - 2019