ECONOMICS RESEARCH CENTRE

The Department of Economics was recognized as a research centre by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli in 1996. Dr. C. Ramesh, Associate professor of Economics is serving as the Head of the Research centre from 2016 onwards. At present three faculty members namely Dr. C. Ramesh, Dr. M. Ganesan, Dr. C. Sivamurugan are appointed as Ph.D guides by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. At present eight part-time scholars and two full-time scholars are pursuing their Ph.D degree in various fields of Economics.

Objectives of the Research Centre:

  • To stimulate academic environment through the way of promoting quality research.
  • To compete with schemes of the national and international community.
  • To give a concrete solutions to the social and economic problems of our country.
  • To find out cause and effect relationship of variables in Economics.
  • To create awareness of the latest development in the field of Economics.

Features of Research Centre:

  • The research centre is networked with broadband internet route.
  • The research centre is having very good library.
  • The research centre is having efficient faculty members.

Details about the Scholars

Fourteen scholars have successfully completed their Ph.D. degree and one scholar has submitted her thesis. 

S. NoName of the Ph.D., ScholarsName of the Guide / Co-guide with DesignationTitle of the ThesisPublic viva-voce Date
1Dr. J. David GnanarajDr. A. Chelladurai Associate Professor & Head (Rtd)  “A study on industrial relations in Life Insurance Corporation of India in Tirunelveli Division- Tirunelveli District”31.10.2019
2Dr. S. RajaDr. A. Chelladurai Associate Professor & Head (Rtd)“Income & expenditure pattern of construction workers in Thoothukudi District”08.08.2019
3Dr. V. Bala RubyDr. P. Prabhakaran Associate Professor (Rtd)“Tax performance of a provincial government in Indian Federation – A case study of Tamil Nadu”12.07.2019
4Dr. D. KathiravanCo-Guide: Dr. A. Chelladurai Associate Professor & Head (Rtd)  “An economic study on impact of micro-credit on poverty reduction of rural women in Tirunelveli District – Tamil Nadu”04.02.2019
5Dr. V. Siva ElangoDr. C. Ramesh Associate Professor & Head  “Impact of Economic Reforms on revenue receipts of Southern States of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu”02.08.2018
6Dr. G. MahalakshmiDr. D. Barathan Associate Professor (Rtd)“Impact of Economic Reforms on Expenditure Pattern of Southern States with Special reference to Tamil Nadu”11.12.2017  
7Dr. D. MageshDr. A. Chelladurai Associate Professor & Head (Rtd)“Economic Analysis of Rural Migration with special reference to Thoothukudi District”11.05.2017
8Dr. R. Amutha BoseDr. A. Chelladurai Associate Professor & Head (Rtd)“Impact of Primary Agricultural Co-operative Credit Society on Economic livelihood of farmers in Thoothukudi district”17.04.2017
9Dr. A.R.P.T. MuthukumarDr. D. Barathan Associate Professor (Rtd)“Crop diversification in Thoothukudi district”09.12.2016
10M.SurathSheebaWater Pollution and its impact of Fishing SectorsAwarded in Apr 2022 
11L.Noor AsmaFiscal Performance of Sub-national governments in Indian FederationAwarded in Feb 2022 
12G.Amaravathi@ AnithaFarm size and productivity in paddy cultivation in Thoothukudi districtAwarded in March 2023 
13Mrs. J. LuxamaryKingslyA study on financial inclusion through PradhanMantri Jan – DhanYojana with special reference to Thoothukudi district, TamilnaduAwarded in Apr 2024 
14Mrs. V. HildaExpenditure pattern of Tamilnadu – A post reform approachAwarded in Apr 2024 
15Mrs. S. MurugeswariRevenue receipts of the central government of India – A post reform approachSubmitted  May 2024 

The following scholars are pursuing doctoral studies in the research centre

 S.NoGuide NameScholar NameRegister Number & Date      Area of ResearchCategory
1Dr. C. RameshMrs. M. Shanthi11630 dt Oct 2014An impact of Economic reforms on the Expenditure pattern of Indian Government –A comparative ApproachPart time
2Dr. C. RameshMrs. V. Kiruthika19212021032006dt 28.08.2019Revenue receipts of Tamilnadu Government – A post reform approachFull Time
3Dr. C. RameshMrs. M. Uma Jayanthi20222021032001dt 30.12.2020Centre – State financial relationship in Tamilnadu – A Post reform approachPart time
4Dr. M. GanesanMrs. B. Kavitha19222021032002 dt 17.07.2019Growth trend of States debt in India – A post reform approachPart time
5Dr. C. SivamuruganMrs. C. Kavitha19122021032002 dt 24.12.2018An Economic study on spiritual tourism with special reference to Tirunelveli districtPart time
6Dr. C. SivamuruganMrs. A. AmuthaVijayalakshmi19232021032003 dt 20.07.2019Socio – economic impacts of pilgrimage tourism in Thoothukudi district with special reference to Sri SubramaniyaSwamy temple, TiruchendurPart time

PUBLICATIONS

Details about the research papers published by Dr. C. Ramesh

1.            A Study on Direct Taxes in India – A Post Reform Approach, C. Ramesh and S. Murugeswari, Samdarshi, 16 ( 4), 1575 –1584(2023).

2.         A Study on Indirect Taxes in India –A  Post Reform Approach, C. Ramesh and  S. Murugeswari,Eur. Chem. Bull., 12, 1044 –1055 (2022).

3.         Social and Community Service Expenditures in Tamil Nadu-A Post Reform Approach, C. Ramesh, International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education, 14, ISSN: 1308-5581, 2316-2320 (2022).

4.         Capital Expenditures of Tamil Nadu: A Post – Reform Approach, C. Ramesh, IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences, 11, ISSN: 2319-1775, 6867-6873 (2022).

5.         Causes and Solutions of Slowdown in Automobile Industry, C. Ramesh and S. Murugeswari, Digest Publication, ISBN: 978-93-84734-85-5, 43–45 (2020).

6.         Willful Defaulters and the growth of Non-Performing Assets in Indian Banking Sector, C. Ramesh, ShanlaxInternational Journal of Economics, ISSN: 2319-961X, 6 (1), 185-188 (2018).

7.         Fiscal Consolidation and growth trend of Development expenditure of Tamil Nadu,  C. Ramesh,International Journal of Management and Development Studies, ISSN (Online): 2320-0685, ISSN (Print): 2321-1423, 6(11),65-69(2017).

8.         Impact of economic Reforms in Expenditure Pattern of Tamil Nadu, G. Maha Lakshmi, C. Ramesh, International Journal of Advanced Research 5(1),  ISSN:2320-5407,679-684 (2017).

9.         Growth Trend of Central Government Receipts,C. Ramesh, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, ISSN : 2230-7362, 2 (2), 124-127 (2016).

10.       Impact of economic Reforms in Public Expenditure of Tamil Nadu, G. Maha Lakshmi and C. Ramesh, International Journal of Trade and Global Business Perspectives, ISSN(Print)2319-9059(Online): 2319-9067,5(3), 2459-2462 (2016).

11.       Women Domestic workers, C. Ramesh, International Journal of Management and Social Development, 2 (5)(2015).

12.       Social Sector Expenditure Across Southern States In India During Pre and post Reform Period, C. Ramesh, International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, ISSN:0976-3031, 7 (3), 9222-9225 (2016).

Details about the research papers published by Dr. M. GANESAN

1.         Digitalization as a Change of Indian Economy in the 21st Century, M. Ganesan, IRIA Publications, ISBN-978-93-94293-86-1 (2023).

2.         A Study on Women Entrepreneurship in Beauty Parlour Service in Thoothukudi District, M. Ganesan, Shanlax International Journal of Arts, Science and Humanities, P-ISSN:2321-788X, E ISSN: 2582-0397, 11 (1),158-162 (2023).

3.         An Empirical Study on Factors Influencing Employees’ Job Satisfaction in Automobile Service Workshop in Tirunelveli, M. Ganesan, Journal of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, ISSN:0972-0766, XCV (7),  70-73(2022).

4.         An Economic status of women labourers in construction Industry in and aroundTiruchendur, M. Ganesan, Shanlax Publications, Madurai, ISBN:978-93-94899-30-8, 168-175(2022).

5.         A Study on Work life Balance of Working Women in Tiruchendur Taluk, M. Ganesan, Muthra Publishers Tirunelveli, Nazareth MargoschisCollege, Pillaiyanmanai, ISBN-978-81-947819-7-4, 427-430 (2021).

6.         A study on Consumer Attitude and Perception towards CSR of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company, M. Ganesan, Elakkiya Publication, Tensaki, ISBN-978-81-941014-6-8, 145-150 (2020).

7.         A Study on Consumer Awareness Towards Information Technology Services of Canara Bank, M. Ganesan, Indo Global Journal of Commerce and Economics, ISSN No. 2393-9796, 5 (2), 15-17 (2019).

8.         A Study of Parental Attitudes on Television Advertising Directed at Children in Tiruchendur Taluk, M. Ganesan, Mayas Publication Tamil Nadu, Rani Anna Govt. College for Women, Tirunelveli, ISBN 978-81-942153-2-5,  195-201 (2019).

9.         Women Entrepreneurs- A study with special reference to Beauty Parlours inVirudhunagar District, M. Ganesan, Journal of Commerce, ISSN:2320-4168, 7 (S1), 114-117 (2019).

10.       Impact of Demonetization-2016 in India,M. Ganesan, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Researches, ISSN :2349-8684, 4 (1),100-101(2017).

11.       An Impact of FDI in Retail Sector with Special Reference to Employment and Output in India,M. Ganesan, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on FDI in Indian Retail Sector, pp. 102-107 (2014).

Details about the research papers published by Dr. V.SIVA ELANGO

  1. Analysing Central Fiscal Transfers to Tamil Nadu: The Impact of the 15th Finance Commission, V.Siva Elango, IRIA Publications, Tiruchirapalli, Aditanar College, Tiruchendur, ISBN-978-93-94293-86-1, PP. 78-89 (2023).

Details about the research papers published by Dr. C. SIVA MURUGAN

1.         Impact of digitalization on Agricultural workers, C. Siva Murugan, Indian Academic Research Association Publications, Tiruchirapalli, Aditanar College, Tiruchendur, ISBN-978-93-94293-86-1, 74-77 (2023).

2.         Pradhanmantri Jan-DhanYojana– A Tamilnadu Perspective, C. Siva Murugan, Indian Academic Research Association Publications, Tiruchirapalli, Aditanar College, Tiruchendur, ISBN-978-93-94293-86-1, 115-123 (2023).

3.         An Economic Transformation of Agricultural Workers in Alankulam Block, Tenkasi District, C. Siva Murugan, Indian Academic Research Association Publications, Tiruchirapalli, Aditanar College, Tiruchendur, ISBN-978-93-94293-86-1, 124-129 (2023).

4.         A Study on Determinant Factors of Spiritual Tourist Expenditure in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, C. Siva Murugan, IJFANS International Journal of Food And Nutritional Sciences, ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320 7876, 11(11), 17460-17464 (2022).

5.         A Study on Factors Influencing Spiritual Tourism in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu,            C. Siva Murugan, Neuroquantology, eISSN-1303-5150 20 (19), 5352-5357 (2022).

6.         An Investigation into Pradhan Mantri Jandhan Yojana Customers’ Digital Payments System in Tiruchendur Taluk of Thoothukudi, District,  C. Siva Murugan, European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, ISSN-2515-8260, 09 (8), 3325 –3334 (2022).

7.         Functional Approach to Pradhan Mantri Jandhan Yojana Customers’ Occupational Situation in Tamilnadu, C. Siva Murugan, European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, ISSN-2515-8260, 09 (8), 3335 – 3343(2022).

8.         A study on the impact of PMJDY scheme with Personal, Monetary and Social Benefits of the Customers Opinion in Tamilnadu, C. Siva Murugan, Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship, ISSN-2229-5348, 16 (2), 30-35 (2022).

9.         Garrett Ranking Technique: Practical Approach to Pradhan Mantri Jan DhanYojana Customers’ Occupational Status in Tamilnadu, C. Siva Murugan, Proceedings of the National level seminar on  Economic Impact of Digital Marketing under Atma Nirbhar Bharat in the Post Covid 19 Era, ISBN- 978-93-94457-55-3, 116-121 (2022).

10.       A study on the Awareness of an Individual, Social and Financial on PMJDY Customers in Tamilnadu,  C. Siva Murugan, International Journal of Health Sciences, ISSN-2550-6978, 6 (S3), 9609- 9621 (2022)

11.       A study on the outlook of PMJDY Customers in Tamil Nadu with special reference to Tiruchendur,  C. Siva Murugan, Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry, eISSN-1309-6591 12 (5), 1313-1330 (2021).

12.       Economic Impact of MGNREA in Tirunelveli District, C. Siva Murugan, Journal of Engineering Technologies and Innovative Research, ISSN-2349-5162, 6 (6), 70-85 (2019).

13.       Impact of Special Economic Zones on Employment, Foreign  Direct Investment and Export, C. Siva Murugan,  SELP Journal of Social Science Indian Academic Researchers Association, ISSN- 0975-9999,  IX (37), 58-63 (2018).

14.       Sources of Productivity Growth in Machinery and Machine Tools Industry,                     C. Sivamurugan, International Journal of Business Management, ISSN : 2358-2743, 4 (3), 67-93(2016).

15.       Rupee Free Fall Impact on Indian Economy, C. Siva Murugan, Regal Publication, Economic    Development   in India Problems and Prospects, ISBN- 978-81-8484-471-9, 356-366 (2015).

16.       Rural Development and Migrant Fishermen in Thoothukudi, C. Siva Murugan, Marine Fish Economy in India, ISBN- 978-93-80509-72-3, 162-167, (2015).

17.       MGNREGA and Its Impact Migration in Backward Areas, C. Siva Murugan, MGNREGP – Challenges, Problems and Remedies, ISBN-978-93-80509-58-7, 65-70 (2015).

18.       Budget 2015-16: MGNREGA Gets High Allocation, C. Siva Murugan, MGNREGP – Challenges, Problems and Remedies, ISBN-978-93-80509-58-7, 403-405 (2015).

Details about the research papers published by Mrs. S. MURUGESWARI

1.         Modes of Digital Payments in India, S. Murugeswari, IRIA Publications, Tiruchirapalli,  ISBN-978-93-94293-86-1, 78-89 (2023)

Details about the research papers published by Mrs. M. UMA JAYANTHI

1.         Modes of Digital Payments in India, M. Uma Jayanthi, IRIA Publications, Tiruchirapalli, Aditanar College, Tiruchendur, ISBN-978-93-94293-86-1, (2023)

2.         Emerging Sectors of India Economy, M. Uma Jayanthi, Rani Anna Government College for Women, Tirunelveli(2019).

3.         National Policy for the Empowerment of Women, M. Uma Jayanthi, Sri Sarada College for Women, Tirunelveli (2019).

Details about the research papers published by Dr. G.AMARAVATHI @ ANITHA

1.         A Study on Socio-Economic Conditions of Agricultural and Industrial Workers in Thisayanvilai Town Panchayat- A Comparative Approach, G.Amaravathi @ Anitha,Shanlax International Journal of Economics, 6, ISSN:2319-961X, (2018)

2.         Contemporary Macro Economics Environmental Issues, G. Amaravathi @ Anitha, Shanlax International Journal of Economics, Volume 2, E-ISSN: 2582-0192P, ISSN:2319-961X, 6, 225–230 (2018).

3.         An Economic Study on Farm Size and Productivity Relationship in Paddy Cultivation in Ammanpuram village in Thoothukudi District,G.Amaravathi @ Anitha,Shanlax international Journal of Economics, 6, 274–279,  ISSN:2319-961X (2018).

4.         An Economic Study on Farm Size and Productivity Relationship in Paddy Cultivation in TiruchendurTaluk, G. Amaravathi @ Anitha, International Journal of Social Scienceand Economic Research , 4, 134 – 141,  ISSN:2455-8834 (2018).

5.         A Comparative Analysis of Tenurial Treatment In Paddy Cultivation In Tiruchendur Taluk, G. Amaravathi @ Anitha, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews,  E-ISSN: 2348-1269,  P-ISSN: 2349-5138, 9 (1),  401–407 (2022).

6.         Resource Use Efficiency of Farms in TiruchendurTaluk, G. Amaravathi @ Anitha,Shanlax international Journal of Economics, P-ISSN: 2319-961X3, E-ISSN: 2582-0192,  11, 15-19 (2023).

8.         A Study on Socio-Economic Conditions of Street Vendors in TiruchendurTaluk- Thoothukudi District, G. Amaravathi @ Anitha, IRIA PublicationsTiruchirapalli, AditanarCollege, Tiruchendur, ISBN-978-93-94293-86-1,  372–375 (2023).

9.         A Study of farm size and Productivity in Paddy Cultivation in ArumuganeriPanchayat, G. Amaravathi @ Anitha, Shanlax international Journal of Economics, E-ISSN: 2582-0192, P-ISSN: 2319-961X,2, 26–30 (2023).

10.       Major Tax Reform in India, G. Amaravathi @ Anitha, WavooWajeeha Women College, Kayalpattanam,  E-ISSN: 2582-0192, P -ISBN:978-93-89146-73-8, 357 -359 (2019).

Details about the research papers published by Mrs.B. PRIYADHARSHINI

1.         Health and Nutritional  Status of  Scheduled Tribes  In Indian, M. Priyadharshini, IRIA PublicationsTiruchirapalli, ISBN-978-93-94293-86-1, 180 – 184 (2023).

Details about the research papers published by Dr. C. PERSHEELA SUGANTHI

1.         Financial Resolution, Deposit and Insurance, C. PersheelaSuganthi, Shanlax International Journal of Economics, ISSN: 2319 – 961X,06, 113 – 115 (2018).

2.         Work life balance of Women in Banking Sectors, C. PersheelaSuganthi, Mayas Publication, ISBN: 978 – 81 – 94253 – 9 – 4, 01, 29–35 (2019).

3.         Challenges of Working Women in the Changing era of Pandemic, C. PersheelaSuganthi, Raja Publication, ISSN: 2321-984X, 01, 164 – 168 (2021).

4.         A Study on Staff and students attitude towards technological Changes in Educational Sector with special reference to Tiruchendur Area, C. PersheelaSuganthi, Proceedings of International E-Conference, ISBN; 978-81-951473-2-8, 01, 75 – 84 (2021).

5.         Impact of COVID-19 on MSME in India and Policy.Response: A Bird’s Eye View, C. PersheelaSuganthi, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), E-ISSN: 2348-1269, P-ISSN: 2349-5138, 08, 370–377 (2021).

6.         The Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Foreign Trade, C. PersheelaSuganthi, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), E-ISSN: 2348-1269, P-ISSN: 2349-5138, 08, 400 – 405 (2021).