Dhanapal Devarajan
Dr. Dhanapal Devarajan
CH-
Switzerland
Additional functions:
All India NGOs Network President, District Collector has appointed Honorary Advisor to SC/ST Welfare Department, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu India, HOnorary Advisor- Renewable Sources of Energy District Rural Development Agency, Honorary Advisor- Poverty REduction Project World Bank Sponsored,DSMS Hon. Advisor, NAWPRA Hon.Advisor
Key Publications of Dhanapal Devarajan (up to ten) :
Gender Matters Award Joint Winner from IDRC Canada and its report.
· Mooligai Sagubadi- Kaiyedu (Medicinal Plants Cultivation – A Training Manual in Tamil) by D Dhanapal, 2006
· Suya Uthavi Kuzhukkal- Kaiyedu (Self Help Groups – A Training Manual in Tamil) by D Dhanapal, 2005
· “Level of Knowledge, Attitude, Practice of Local Health Traditions in Kolli Hills Block, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu”, by D. Dhanapal, M Shanmugam, S. Pradapan, G. Hariramamuthi in Journal of Agricultural Research and Development, Vol.1, Dec.2005. pp 130-139.
· “Written Word Protects” D.Dhanapal, Down to Earth, August 2005.
· Macro-perspectives & micro-initiatives - a case of 'Neem Village'. By Dhanapal, D., Rengalakshmi, R.Indian Forester, 2003 (Vol. 129) (No. 12) 1533-1537
· Application of Multispectral Remote Sensing data and GPS for area Estimation of Minor Millet - Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu By L. Gnanappazham, M. Navamuniammal, R. Rengalakshmi, K. Balalsubramaniam, D. Dhanapal, E. D. Israel Oliver King and S. Krishnakumar Published in The Asian GPS Conference 2002 Proceedings
· Rural and tribal women in agrobiodiversity conservation: an Indian case study Authors: R. Rengalakshmi (coordinator), G. Alagukannan, N. Anil Kumar, V. Arivudai Nambi, V. Balakrishnan, K. Balasubramanian, Bibhu Prasad Mohanty, D. Dhanapal, et al. Published: 2002 by FAO, Bangkok, Thailand Category: Gender; Available: htm
· “Working with Farmers to Enhance Productivity of Local Cultivars in India”
R Rengalakshmi E D Israel Oliver King and D Dhanapal in Conservation and Sustainable Use of Agricultural Biodiversity- A Source Book Vol.1 pp 221-226
(CIP-UPWARD International Potato Centre- Philippines) March 2003
· “Institutionalizing Traditional Seed Exchange Networks through Community Seed Banks in Kolli Hills, India” R Rengalakshmi, D Dhanapal, E D Israel Oliver King and T Boopathy in Conservation and Sustainable Use of Agricultural Biodiversity- A Source Book Vol.2 pp 302-308
(CIP-UPWARD International Potato Centre- Philippines) March 2003
· Samuthayathirgu Niraivana Onavu (Community Food Security) in Tamil A Manual (MSSRF: Madras) by P.Boopathy, R.V.Bhavani, K.Chitra, and D.Dhanapal. (MSSRF.Chennai),Jan 2003. MSSRF/MA/03/07
· Application of Multispectral Remote Sensing data and GPS for area Estimation of Minor Millet - Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu By L. Gnanappazham, M. Navamuniammal, R. Rengalakshmi, K. Balalsubramaniam, D. Dhanapal, E. D. Israel Oliver King and S. Krishnakumar Published in The Asian GPS Conference 2002 Proceedings
· Rural and tribal women in agrobiodiversity conservation: an Indian case study Authors: R. Rengalakshmi (coordinator), G. Alagukannan, N. Anil Kumar, V. Arivudai Nambi, V. Balakrishnan, K. Balasubramanian, Bibhu Prasad Mohanty, D. Dhanapal, et al. Published: 2002 by FAO, Bangkok, Thailand Category: Gender; Available: htm
· Vembu (Neem)- A Training Manual in Tamil for Farmers by D.Dhanapal and A.Udaya Kumar-KVK (MSSRF, Madras)1997
· “Economics of Agriculture in Kolli Hills” by M. Muniyandi, D.Dhanapal and K.Balasubramanian In the Preliminary Report Workshop on Enlarging the Basis of Food Security-Role of Underutilized Species (JRD Tata Eco Tech of MSSRF-Chennai) Feb.1999
· “Rural Energy and Quality of Air – With Special Reference to a Tribal Areas in Tamil Nadu” by D.Dhanapal, Energy Environment Monitor- Tata Energy Research Institute Journal- 1991.
· “Energy Use Pattern in Agriculture in a Changing Tribal Area of Tamil Nadu- A Micro Analysis” by D.Dhanapal, Urja, Vol 29 No.2 Feb.1991 pp.79-86.
· “Energy from Solid Wastes” by Regional Engineering College Prof. P.Subramaniam, D.Dhanapal in Dr. Morases (Ed.) Power Directory, (Bombay: Astra Publishers Pvt. Ltd.), 1991.
· “Energy from Solid Wastes in Madras City-An Exploration” by Dr.K.Gunasekaran and D.Dhanapal, Urja, Vol. 28, Oct.1990.
· “Natural Gas-A Geographical Outlook” by D.Dhanapal. The Indian Geographical Journal, Vol. 65, no.2, Dec. 1990.
· “Farming Structure and Incidence of Wastelands in Tamil Nadu” by Dr.S.Subbiah, D.Dhanapal, Prof. G.Parimala. In Dr.Sharma (Ed.). Waste Lands for Sustainable Development (New Delhi: Concept Publishing Co.Ltd.), 1991.
· “Incidence of Long Fallow Land in Tamil Nadu”, by Dr.S.Subbiah, D.Dhanapal and Prof. G.Parimala, Geographical Review of India, Vol.51, No.2, June 1989 pp 35.50.
· “Perception of Environmental Hazard with Special Reference to Parthenium Plant in Madurai City” Prof.E.Swaminathan, D.Dhanapal, N.Murugesan. In Reddy, K.V and Rao, R.R.M.(Eds.). Urban Crisis in India (Hyderabad: Osmania University)
· “Spread of Parthenium Plant and Environmental Hazard in Madurai City-A Case Study on Perception of Public”, Prof. E.Swaminathan, D.Dhanapal, N.Murugesan.The Indian Geographical Journal, Vol. 60. No.1, June 1985 pp.9-16
· “School Provisions in Urban Delhi-A Spatial Perspective” by D.Dhanapal and Prof. Aijazuddin Ahmad. The Indian Geographical Journal. Vol.57 No.1, June 1982, pp.24-34.
Expertise of Dhanapal Devarajan:
| Expertise Category | Specific Expertise |
|---|
| Expert Type | Scientific / Fundamental Research |
| Topic Atmosphere | Climate |
| Global Warming |
| Air Pollution |
| Topic Hydrosphere | Water Pollution / Waste Water |
| Topic Pedosphere | Soil Degradation / Erosion / Desertification |
| Soil Pollution and Restauration |
| Topic Biosphere | Plants |
| Biodiversity |
| Topic Economy/ResourceUse | Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery |
| Food Security |
| Trade / Globalisation |
| Energy |
| Water |
| Topic Technology | Technical Environmental Protection |
| Recycling |
| Topic Politics/Law | Mitigation / Prevention / Emission Reductions |
| Topic Society | Employment / Social Security / Poverty |
| Education / Communication / Participation |
| Topic Culture/History | Ethics / Cultural Values |
| Art / Folklore / Symbols / Language |
| Topic Health | Infectious / Vector Borne Disease |
| Pollution Effects / Water Quality |
| Nutrition |
| Topic Sustainability | Ecological Sustainability |
| Social Sustainability |
| Economic Sustainability |
| Statistical Focus | Mean Change / Trends |
| Variability |
| Methods | Data Collection - Measurement |
| Data Collection - Interviews, Questionnaires |
| Data Analysis |
| Literature Study |
| Modeling |
| Collaboration with developing and transition countries ; Capacity Building |
| Program Coordination / Management |
| Mountain Research Initiative | Long-term monitoring and analysis of indicators of environmental change in mount |
| Sustainable land use and natural resources management |
Specialties of Dhanapal Devarajan:
Energy Environment,Watershed development, minor millets diversity, herbal and community health, non formal education, information and communication technology for community, gender
Last update: 10/7/19
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