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V. S. Varunanvelu

Assistant Professor (Sr.Gr), School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Faridabad

Qualification: BCom, MSW
varunanvelu@dl.amrita.edu
Research Interest: Adolescent Empowerment, Child Rights and Protection, Children in humanitarian crisis, Children in Urban Spaces, Field research methodologies

Bio Publications Experience Interest Projects and Consultancy
Bio

V. S. Varunanvelu currently serves as Assistant Professor (Sr.Gr), School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Faridabad Delhi NCR. Prior to joining Amrita, he was working with UNICEF, Government of Tamilnadu as Child protection Consultant and served as programme coordinator cum subject matter expert in developing management information system for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme of Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India.

 

Education

  • Since January 2021: Pursuing PhD
    Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
  • 2016: Master of Social Work (MSW)
    Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
  • 2013: B.Com CA
    Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Publications
Experience
  • Programme Coordinator & Subject Matter Expert in Child Protection, Siddha Development Research and Consultancy, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
  • Engaged by UNICEF to render technical and financial assistance to district administration of salem for the implementation of Adolescent Empowerment Programme/Integrated Child Protection Scheme in the district and provided technical expertise for child friendly police initiative to salem city police and salem district police, Tamilnadu
Interest

Research Interest

  • Child Rights and Protection, Adolescent Empowerment, Indian Constitution, Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility

Teaching Interest

  • Working with Individuals, Children in Humanitarian Crises, Corporate Social Responsibility, Indian Constitution & Social Legislation for Vulnerable Group and Project Formulation & Management
Projects and Consultancy
 

Sl No
Name of the Project/Consultancy
Funding Agency
Year
Status
1
Child Marriage Post Evaluation study in 4 high priority districts of Tamilnadu
Dept of Social Welfare, Government of Tamilnadu
2023
Completed
2
Strengthen Social Policy initiatives to End Violence Against Children in Tamilnadu
UNICEF
2023-2024
Ongoing
3
Capacity building programme Strengthening Child Protection Services in Tamilnadu
Dept of Child welfare and Special Services, Government of Tamilnadu
2023
Completed
4
Regional level workshop on strengthening Implementation of POCSO Act 2012 for the stakeholders support
Dept of Child welfare and Special Services, Government of Tamilnadu
2023
Completed
5
Residential Training for Probation officers and Legal Cum Probation Officer of Tamilnadu to strengthen child protection services in Tamilnadu
Dept of Child welfare and Special Services, Government of Tamilnadu
2023
Completed
6
Enhancing the Quality of Food and Cooking Services for Cooks of Child Care Institutions of Government of Tamilnadu
Dept of Child welfare and Special Services, Government of Tamilnadu
2023
Completed
7
64th All India Adult Education Conference “The Role of Higher Education Institution in National Education Policy 2020”
Indian Adult Education Association, New Delhi
2023
Completed
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