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Dr. Chandrika C. S
D.Litt Scholar, Public Administration · Nagaland University, Lumami, Nagaland, India · Hyderabad
IMPARC ID IMP-MM-SOC-TG-IN-2026-2385
Member since 2026
Expertise
- Community Development
- Development Economics
- Diplomacy & International Relations
- Higher Education
- Local Politics & Government
- Political Science
- Public Policy Administration
- Education
- Politics & Government
- Public Policy & Administration
- Social Work & Welfare
- Sustainable Development
- Economics
Mentorship offered
- Business Strategy Consulting
- Scientific and Technical Research
- Secondary Data Collection
- Systematic Literature Review
- Technical Writing
Mode: Hybrid · Capacity: 3–5 researchers
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About
Dr. Chandrika C. S is an accomplished academician, researcher, and interdisciplinary educator with extensive expertise in Political Science, Rural Local Governance, Sustainable Development, Public Policy, and Social Research. With a strong academic foundation supported by a Ph.D. and UGC-awarded Post-Doctoral Fellowship from the University of Mysore, she has contributed significantly to higher education through teaching, research, publications, and academic leadership.
She has served as an Assistant Professor at Woxsen University, Hyderabad, and has actively contributed to postgraduate and undergraduate education through interdisciplinary teaching in Political Science, Ethics, Sustainability, International Relations, Public Administration, and Rural Governance. Her teaching approach emphasizes experiential learning, ethics-driven education, and sustainability-oriented academic frameworks aligned with global educational standards.
Dr. Chandrika has earned international recognition for representing India among eminent global scholars at the Bicentennial Conference of Brazilian Independence organized by the University of São Paulo, Brazil. She has also participated in several international academic forums focused on global peace, diplomacy, multilateral governance, and sustainable development. Her scholarly profile includes numerous publications in reputed international and peer-reviewed journals covering themes such as local self-governance, rural development, Panchayati Raj institutions, women’s empowerment, food security, and social inclusion.
In addition to her academic and research contributions, she served as Course Coordinator for the Government of India-sponsored SWAYAM MOOC on “Rural Local Governance,” aimed at promoting accessible and impactful learning in governance and community development. She has also delivered invited lectures and served as a resource person in national seminars and symposiums on gender equity, human rights, governance, and social transformation. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, social impact, and knowledge dissemination, Dr. Chandrika continues to contribute meaningfully to research-driven education and sustainable policy discourse.
Publications 21
Journal articles
- Dr. Chandrika C. S (2013). Local Self Government and Paths of Rural Development. Asian Journal of Development Matters.Peer-reviewed (not in the indexes above)
- Dr. Chandrika C. S (2022). Children Gramsabha. International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (IJRTI).Peer-reviewed (not in the indexes above) View article: Children Gramsabha
- Dr. Chandrika C. S (2022). Post-Independent Establishment of Local Self-Government and Gramsabha – Special Reference to Karnataka State. Gorteria.UGC-CARE
- Dr. Chandrika C. S (2022). Rural Development and Perspectives. Journal of Emerging Technology and Innovative Research (JETIR).
- Dr. Chandrika C. S (2022). Early History of the Local Self-Government in India. International Journal of Humanities Social Science and Management.Peer-reviewed (not in the indexes above) View article: Early History of the Local Self-Government in India
- Dr. Chandrika C. S (2016). Rural Development in Economic Development Perspective. International Journal of Social and Economic Research.Peer-reviewed (not in the indexes above) View article: Rural Development in Economic Development Perspective
- Dr. Chandrika C. S (2022). Panchayath Raj Institutions and Food Security in Rural India. Journal of Emerging Technology and Innovative Research (JETIR).
- Dr. Chandrika C. S (2023). Gram Digi Vikasana and Local Self-Government. International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR).Peer-reviewed (not in the indexes above) View article: Gram Digi Vikasana and Local Self-Government
- Dr. Chandrika C. S (2015). The Role of Gramsabha in Rural Development – An Overview. Journal of Research, Extension and Development.Peer-reviewed (not in the indexes above)
- Dr. Chandrika C. S (2022). Structure and Function of Gramsabha in Karnataka. Sanshodhana Marga.Peer-reviewed (not in the indexes above)
- Dr. Chandrika C. S (2022). Grampanchayath and Identity of Women. Sanshodhana Marga.Peer-reviewed (not in the indexes above)
Conference papers
- (2026). Historical Roots of Women’s Leadership: Lesson From The Medical DeccanNational Seminar at Central University of Karnataka. National Seminar at Central University of Karnataka, Central University of Karnataka, Gulbarga.
- (2012). Ethics and Education – Concept and Issues. UGC Sponsored National Seminar, Government College (UG & PG), Anantapur.
- (2013). Social Exploitation on Women and Legal Remedies. National Level Seminar, Government First Grade College, Kadur.
- (2013). Democracy and Corruption in India. National Level Seminar, St. Agnes College, Mangalore University.
- (2014). Generalists Versus Specialists in Civil Services – A Debate. National Level Seminar, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
- (2018). Democratic Politics in India: Rhetoric and Reality. National Seminar, University of Mysore.
- (2018). Social Media and Women. ICSSR Sponsored National Conference, University of Mysore.
- (2018). Tribe Development and Corporate Responsibility in India. ICSSR Sponsored National Conference, University of Mysore.
- (2015). Education and Human Values. UGC Sponsored National Seminar, Govt College Kadapa.
- (2018). Panchayat Raj Institutions and Food Security for Rural People. ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar, Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, University of Mysore.
Experience
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Assistant Professor
Woxsen University, Hyderabad
2024 - 2026
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Post-Doctoral Fellow
University of Mysore
2017 - 2022
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Political Science Faculty
IAS Coaching Institution, Mysuru
2017
Education
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Awarded in 2016
Ph.D., Political Science
University of Mysore
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Pursuing
D. Litt, Political Science
Nagaland University
Supervision & projects
- Completed
Dissertation · he Role of Gramsabha in Rural Development – A Comparative Study of Chickmagalore and Bellary Districts
University of Mysore · 2016
- Completed
Dissertation · Rural Local Governance (SWAYAM Course)
Ministry of Education, Government of India / SWAYAM Platform · 2024
- Completed
Funded project · Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Political Science
UGC (University Grants Commission), Government of India · Post-Doctoral Fellow / Researcher · 2017 - 2022
- Completed
Funded project · SWAYAM MOOC Course on Rural Local Governance
Ministry of Education, Government of India · Course Coordinator · 2024
Awards
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Invited Guest Speaker – National Symposium
Bengaluru North University · 2025
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SWAYAM MOOC Course Coordinator
Ministry of Education, Government of India · 2024
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Citation Certificate for Academic Contribution
University of Mysore · 2023
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International Academic Recognition – Brazil Conference
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil · 2023
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Post-Doctoral Fellowship Award
UGC & University of Mysore · 2017
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International Scholarly Recognition at Bicentennial of Brazilian Independence Conference
School of Advanced Science, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil · 2023
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International Webinar Participation on United Nations Charter & Global Diplomacy
International Association of Academicians for Peace & Universal Peace Federation · 2026
Events & training
- 2026
International Webinar · International Association of Academicians for Peace & Universal Peace Federation
The United Nations Charter at a Crossroads: Renewing Commitment to Universal Values, Multilateralism and Diplomacy in an Era of Global Uncertainty
- 2024
State Level Seminar · DOS in Political Science & Public Administration, University of Mysore
Three Decades of Panchayati Raj Institutions in India – A Review
- 2019
National Seminar · University of Mysore
Human Rights Issues and Challenges in India
- 2025
National Level Symposium · Bengaluru North University
Rewriting Gender: Inclusion, Equity and Social Transformation
- 2012
National Policy Conference · CSSEIP, University of Mysore
Social Exclusion in India: Self Governance, Development Politics and Autonomy Movements
- 2013
Workshop · Department of Studies in Political Science & Public Administration, University of Mysore
Social Science Research
- 2013
UGC Sponsored National Seminar · Cauvery College, Mangalore University
Women and Human Rights
- 2013
National Seminar · University of Mysore
Swamy Vivekananda and National Reconstruction & Universal Man
- 2013
National Seminar · CSSEIP, University of Mysore
Social Exclusion and Reservation Policy in India: New Debates
- 2015
National Conference · S.V.A Government Degree College, Srikalahasti
Electoral Reforms: Need of the Hour
- 2015
International Conference · CSSEIP, University of Mysore
Ethnicity, Discrimination and Social Exclusion of Minorities and Margins: Post-Colonial Debates
- 2018
Research Methodology Workshop / FDP · ICSSR, Hyderabad
Regional Level Research Methodology Workshop for SC/ST Research Scholars in Social Sciences
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