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National Integration and Empowerment: Legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Integration and Empowerment: Legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Chandrasekaran Balakrishnan January 30, 2026 events 🗓 Dates: 23rd & 24th January 2026⏰ Time: 09:00 AM onwards📍 Venue: Anna Auditorium, Government Arts College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam – 612002, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu 📝 Event Highlights The Post Graduate & Research Department of History, Government Arts College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam, successfully organized an ICHR Sponsored Two-Day National Level Seminar on“National Integration and Empowerment: Legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel”as part of the Sardar@150 celebrations. Key highlights of the seminar included: 🔹 Insightful inaugural and keynote addresses by eminent historians and academicians🔹 Special lectures highlighting Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s vision of national integration and economic development🔹 Technical sessions focusing on historical perspectives, contemporary relevance, and empowerment🔹 Scholarly discussions on Patel’s role in nation-building and unification of India🔹 Active participation of faculty members, research scholars, and students🔹 Cultural programme and interactive academic deliberations The seminar provided a rich academic platform for participants to engage with historical insights and contemporary interpretations of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s legacy, strengthening awareness on national unity, leadership, and empowerment.

Two-Day State Level Workshop on “Research Methodology.” Two-Day State Level Workshop on “Research Methodology.” Chandrasekaran Balakrishnan January 30, 2026 events 🗓 Dates: 29th & 30th January 2026⏰ Time: 09:30 AM onwards📍 Venue: Seminar Hall, Erode Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Erode – 638009 📝 Event Highlights The PG and Research Department of Economics, Erode Arts and Science College (Autonomous), in association with AgaPuram Policy Research Centre, successfully organized a Two-Day State Level Workshop on “Research Methodology.” Key takeaways from the workshop: 🔹 Comprehensive sessions covering the fundamentals of research methodology🔹 In-depth discussions on identification of research problems and research gaps🔹 Clear understanding of qualitative and quantitative research approaches🔹 Practical insights into primary and secondary data collection methods🔹 Guidance on selecting appropriate sampling techniques🔹 Hands-on exposure to data analysis tools, including SPSS🔹 Expert sessions on research report writing and bibliography preparation🔹 Valuable interactions with experienced academicians and resource persons The workshop offered a structured and practical learning experience for students and researchers, strengthening their research skills and enhancing their understanding of data analysis and academic writing in social science research.

Two-Day National Workshop on “Primary Data Collection: Usage and Limitations” Two-Day National Workshop on “Primary Data Collection: Usage and Limitations” Chandrasekaran Balakrishnan September 25, 2025 events 🗓 Dates: 22nd & 23rd September 2025⏰ Time: 10:30 AM onwards📍 Venue: Auditorium, Erode Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Erode – 638009   📝 Event Highlights The PG and Research Department of Economics, Erode Arts and Science College, in association with AgaPuram Policy Research Centre, successfully organized a two-day national workshop on “Primary Data Collection: Usage and Limitations.” Key takeaways from the workshop:🔹 In-depth sessions on concepts, tools, and ethical aspects of primary data collection🔹 Hands-on training through mock surveys, field exposure, and group exercises🔹 Expert talks on sampling techniques, limitations, and challenges in data handling🔹 Valuable guidance from eminent academicians and resource persons from reputed institutions The workshop provided a practical learning experience for students and researchers, equipping them with essential skills for conducting social science and economic research.

International Conference on Behavioural Economics International Conference on Behavioural Economics Chandrasekaran Balakrishnan September 4, 2025 events International Conference on Behavioural Economics Organized by:Research Centre and Department of Economics, Lady Doak College, Maduraiin collaboration with Agapuram Policy Research Centre, Erode 📅 Dates: September 11 & 12, 2025📍 Venue: Lady Doak College, Madurai⏰ Time: 9:00 AM onwards Theme:Behavioural Economics – Redefining Economic Approach, Emerging Insights Beyond Unbounded Rationality 👉 Highlights of Day 2 (12 Sept 2025): Session IV: Noise in Financial Markets – Dr. M. Rohit Session V: Behavioural Pathways in Macroeconomic Outcomes – Mr. Nandu Sasidharan Panel Discussion Valedictory Address: Mr. B. Chandrasekaran, Founder Chairman, Agapuram Policy Research Centre Certificate Distribution & Vote of Thanks

Public Policy Research – Knowledge Sharing Session Public Policy Research – Knowledge Sharing Session Saravanan M August 14, 2025 events Erode Arts and Science College – Department of Social Work (UA), in association with AgaPuram Policy Research Centre, is organizing a session on “Organization Learning about AgaPuram Policy Research Centre, Erode, and Public Policy Research” on 14th August 2025 at 10:30 AM in Venue I – MSW. Resource Person: Mr. B. Chandrasekaran, Senior Economist & Founder Chairman, AgaPuram Policy Research Centre, Erode.

Empowering Students for Viksit Bharat @ 2047 Empowering Students for Viksit Bharat @ 2047 Saravanan M August 14, 2025 events Erode Arts and Science College (PG & Research Department of Economics), in association with AgaPuram Policy Research Centre, is organizing a Students Capacity Development Programme (SDP) on “Macro Economic Theoretical Framework for Viksit Bharat @ 2047”. 📅 Date: 14th August 2025🕙 Time: 10:00 AM📍 Venue: Seminar Hall Resource Person: Dr. M. Saravanan, Director (IQAC), Anurag University, Hyderabad.

MoU Signed with Erode Arts and Science College MoU Signed with Erode Arts and Science College Chandrasekaran Balakrishnan July 30, 2025 events AgaPuram Policy Research Centre (APRC), Erode and Erode Arts and Science College, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for training the economics graduates on job markets prospects and multi-disciplinary approach to learning economics and public policy frameworks. B.Chandrasekaran, Founder Chairman received the copies of MoU from Dr.R. Sankarasubramanian, Principal, Erode Arts and Science College in the presence of Dr. V. Mallika, Head of Department of Economics.

Empowering Futures: Erode Arts and Science College Hosts Career-Oriented Induction Programme Empowering Futures: Erode Arts and Science College Hosts Career-Oriented Induction Programme Saravanan M June 26, 2025 events The PG and Research Department of Economics, Erode Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Erode, organized a three-day Student Induction Programme titled “A Foundational Course on Career-Orientation with Growth” from 25th to 27th June 2025 at the college Seminar Hall. The theme — Campus Compass: Ignite, Explore and Propel — aimed to guide new students on building a purpose-driven academic journey and career path. The programme began with an introduction by Dr. V. Mallika, Head of the Department of Economics, followed by an enlightening introductory address by Dr. N. Mani, Director of the Institute for Social Empowerment and Research, Chennai. The highlight of the event was the address by the Chief Guest, Mr. V.N. Subramaniam, Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi, who inspired students with his insights into legal awareness, ethics, and career development. The event was graced by the presence of Dr. R. Sankarasubramanian, Principal, and Dr. R. Venkatachalam, Director of the institution. The entire programme was coordinated by Dr. M. Saravanakumar, Assistant Professor of Economics, who emphasized the importance of such foundational programmes in shaping students’ future endeavors. The induction served not only to welcome the new batch of students but also to motivate them toward academic excellence and professional success through informed decision-making and goal-setting.

Behavioural Economics in Focus: Global Experts Meet in Madurai Behavioural Economics in Focus: Global Experts Meet in Madurai Chandrasekaran Balakrishnan June 26, 2025 events   Join us for the International Conference on Behavioural Economics: Redefining Economic Approach, Emerging Insights Beyond Unbounded Rationality, organized by the Research Centre and Department of Economics, Lady Doak College, Madurai, in collaboration with Agapuram Policy Research Centre, Erode. This hybrid-mode conference, taking place on 11th and 12th September 2025 at BCMMT, brings together renowned speakers, economists, researchers, and industry experts from around the world to explore new dimensions in behavioural economics and its impact on modern economic thought.

One-Day Seminar on Union Budget 2025-26: Insights on Economy, Markets, and the Middle Class One-Day Seminar on Union Budget 2025-26: Insights on Economy, Markets, and the Middle Class Chandrasekaran Balakrishnan March 18, 2025 events   One-Day Seminar on Union Budget 2025-26: Insights on Economy, Markets, and the Middle ClassOrganized by:📌 Kongu Engineering College (Autonomous)📌 Department of Management Studies📌 AgaPuram Policy Research Centre Event Details:📅 Date: 29th March 2025🕤 Time: 9:30 AM📍 Venue: C.K. Prahalad Seminar Hall, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode Speakers:🔹 Mr. Arjun G NagarajanChief Economist, Communications Manager & Commodity Fund Manager, Sundaram Asset Management Company Limited, Chennai 🔹 Mr. B ChandrasekaranSenior Economist & Founder Chairman, AgaPuram Policy Research Centre, Erode 🔹 CS. S. Ashok KumarCompany Secretary, Erode This seminar will provide valuable insights into the Union Budget 2025-26, focusing on its impact on the economy, markets, and the middle class.