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Name : SUDESH GANDHI
Designation : Scientist
Address (Home) : 1310, HIG-II, Sec 15A,
Hisar – 125 001, Haryana, India
Phone: 91-1662-43657
Address (Office) : Family Resource Management
College of Home Science
CCS Haryana Agricultural University
Hisar 125004, Haryana, INDIA
Phone: 91-1662-31171-Ext. 4253
E -mail address :
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Date of birth :
25th July 1958
Field of specialization : Home Management / Family Resource Management
Marital status : Married
Nationality : Indian
Academic Qualifications
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Degree/Exam. Year %age University Major field of
Specialization
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Ph.D. 1993 Thesis Nagpur University,Nagpur H.Sc. (H. Mgt.)
M.Sc. 1982 85.9 Punjab Agril. Univ., Ludhiana Home Mgt.
B.Sc. (Hons) 1978 80.9 Punjab Agril. Univ., Ludhiana Home Mgt.
B.Sc. (Home Sc.) 1977 76.0 Haryana Agril. Univ., Hisar Home Science
Fellowships
Awarded ICAR Fellowship through out B.Sc. i.e. 1973-77.
Awarded Merit Fellowship in B.Sc. Hons. 1977-78.
Awarded Merit Fellowship in M.Sc. during 1980-81.
Merit Certificate for M.Sc. Degree.
Adjudged best research paper during 1996.
Professional Experience
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Post held From To Major Job
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Assistant Scientist Nov. 1982 Nov. 1990 Teaching UG & PG
students
Assistant Scientist Nov. 1990 May 1994 Teaching UG & PG students
(Senior Scale) Research work and guidance of PG students
Extension Work
Scientist May 1994 till date Same as above
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Teaching
All the undergraduate courses offered by Department of FRM.
Post Graduate Courses
FRM 501 Theory and Concepts in Family Resource Management
FRM 502 Household work and Equipment in Indian Homes
FRM 504 Consumer and Consumerism
FRM 505 Socio-economic Dimensions of Family Housing
FRM 508 Residence Supervision
FRM 509 Human Ecology
FRM 510 Energy Management and Fuel Technology
FRM 601 Theory and Development of Family Resource Management
FRM 602 Ergonomics in the Home.
Guided 7 M.Sc. Students
Guiding 2 M.Sc. Student
2 Ph.D. student
Research
Research Projects Completed
- · Since 1982 – Working in All India Co-ordinated Research Project in
Home Science – Home and Farm Resource Management sponsored by ICAR.
- · Protection of Consumer Welfare in Haryana sponsored by Ministry of
Consumer Welfare, New Delhi, India.
Research Projects Ongoing
- · Ergonomics of Women in Home, Farm and Allied Activities – All India
Co-ordinated Research Project in Home Science (ICAR).
Extension
Popularizing the following technologies in Haryana villages:
- Health and Sanitation: Sanitary latrine, soakage pit, waters
Filters, kitchen gardening.
- Drudgery reduction: Kitchen tools, milk churner
- Fuel saving: Smokeless chulha, pressure cooker
- Income generating papad and wadi making, dari making.
Research Interests
- Household production problems and management of resources
in developing countries.
- Consumerism in developed vis-a-vis developing countries
- Ergonomics of farmwomen in home, farm and allied sectors.
Professional Membership
Society of Home Scientists for Agriculture and Rural Institutions Institutions Life Member
Consumer Education Research Society, Ahmedabad Life Member
Maharashtra Society of Extension Education Member
Journal of Extension Systems (International) Life member
Indian Journal of Extension Education Member
Consumer Guidance Society of India, Bombay Member
Inside outside Member
Fasal Sandesh Member
Agriculture Science Digest Member & Secretary (1985-86)
Greh Sandesh Joint Editor
Innovations
Tracking Parabolic Solar Cooker
Janta Refrigerator
Papad Making Machine
Wadi Making Machine
Standardized Rural Kitchen
Number of Publications
Research Papers 40 Extension Articles 38
Research Abstracts 35 Manuals/Bulletins 5
Paper Presented 59 Booklets /Leaflets /Slides 20
Research Reports 11 Radio talks +Video talk 3+1
Anchor Person 2
(Documentary Films 1. CCSHAU -At a Glance)
2. Fragrance
Research Papers Published
1. Gandhi, S. and Sardana, P.K. 1985. Problems of female landless labourers
in Haryana – A case study of Hisar district. Agricultural Science Digest, 5(3):
150-152.
2. Kumari, Sudesh and Miglani, S.S. 1986. An investigation of performance of
compound reflector type solar cooker for an Indian Kitchen. J. Res. Punjab
Agril. University. 23(1): 151-154.
3. Gandhi, S., Yadav, L. and Singal, S.1987. Female work participation pattern
in home and farm sectors. HAU J. Research 17(3): 275-279.
4. Gandhi, S., Grover, I. and Sangwan, V. 1987. Decision making systems:
Women subordination to men – folk in Indian rural farm families. J. Extension
Systems. 3(1): 42-46.
5. Singh, R., Gandhi, S. and Chander Pati. 1987. Time utilization pattern of
different socio-economic categories in rural Haryana. Indian J. Home Science.
7(2): 80-81.
6. Gandhi, S., Gore, H.P. and Sardana, P.K. 1987. Adoption pattern of kitchen
management practices in Haryana – An application of Guttman Scale. Indian J.
Extension Education. 23(1&2): 72-75.
7. Sardana, P.K., Gandhi, S., Hasija, R.C. and Chamola, S.D. 1988. Farm
women and dairy cattle supplement one another. J. Extension Systems. 1(4):
67-69.
8. Duggal, B., Sangwan, V. and Gandhi, S. 1988. Study on fuel utilisation and
use of improved chulha in rural Haryana. Proceedings Seminar on Energy in
Agri.: 118-128.
9. Gandhi, S., Sangwan, V. and Duggal, B. 1988. Performance appraisal of
parabolic tracking solar cooker. Proceedings Seminar on Energy in Agri.:
96-107.
10. Sardana, P.K., Gandhi, S., Hasija, R.C. and Chamola, S.D. 1989. Women
and agriculture in Haryana. Womens Contribution to Indias Economy and
Social Development. Deep and Deep Publications, New Delhi: 235-242.
11. Gandhi, S., Yadav, L. and Bhandari, D.K. 1990. Performance of tracking
parabolic solar cookers. HAU Journal Research. 20(2): 161-166.
12. Nagpal, A., Yadav, L. and Gandhi, S. 1991. Cost-benefit ratio of different
fuel items among the rural households. Urja. 30(1): 89-90.
13. Yadav, L., Gandhi, S. and Sardana, S. 1990-91. Time utilization pattern of
women – An aspect of rural development. Kautilya .IX (1&2): 77-86.
14. Singh, K., Yadav, L., Sangwan, V. and Gandhi, S. 1992. Consumer
Awareness: A survey. Consumer Confrontation. 12(2): 13-15.
15. Indravati, Sangwan, V. and Gandhi, S. 1992. Drudgery reduction of rural
women in household activities – An action research. Indian J. Social Research.,
33: 222-229.
16. Mehta, M., Gandhi, S., Sehgal, B. and R. Singh 1992. Soakage pits for
sanitation. Social Welfare. 39(3): 7.26.
17. Yadav, L., Nagpal, A. and Gandhi, S. 1993. Comparative economics of
energy sources among Indian rural households. AMA. 24(3): 63-67.
17. Gandhi, S., Yadav, L. and Sardana, P.K. Household technology and rural
womens development. Kautilya (Accepted).
18. Gandhi, S., Yadav, L. and Sangwan, V. 1993. Attributes influencing
purchase practices of home-makers. Consumer Confrontation. 13(6):
19. Satyawati, Sangwan, V., Gandhi, S. and Yadav, L. (1993). Role of rural
women in decision making for credit procurement. Kurukshetra. 42 (2): 31.
20. Gandhi, S. and Yadav, L. 1994. Media impact on consumer behaviour in
book on Media and Development – AMIC Publication: 132-147.
21. Gandhi, S. and Sardana, S. 1994. Back to basics. Social Welfare 41(7):
7-9.
22. Gandhi, S. and Bimla 1994. Farm by-products and domestic waste
utilization trends in Haryana. Changing Villages 13(1): 1-3.
23. Gandhi, S., Yadav, L. and Sangwan, V. 1994. Environmental pollution An
impact assessment of Smokeless Chulha. Krishi Agardoot. 54(17): 37-39.
24. Mehta, M., Gandhi, S., Gupta, M. and Sharma, D.N. 1995. Womens
Time and Energy Input in various kitchen activities. Kurukshetra. 43 (6):
34-35, 38.
25. Gandhi, S., Indirawati, Mehta, M., Singh, R. and Singh, K. 1995.
Ergonomic evaluation of dish washing in various body postures. Ind. J.
Physiol. & Allied Sci. 49(3): 147-152.
26. Sethi, R., Gandhi, S. and Sharma, D.N. 1996. Techno-economic feasibility
– Papad making device. Social Welfare 43(1): 13-17.
27. Gandhi, S., Singh, R., Sehgal, B., Mehta, M. and Sharma, D.N. 1995.
Impact of fuel type and material of vessel on performance of cookstoves.
Changing Villages. 14(1): 20-25.
28. Sehgal, B., Gandhi, S., Sharma, D.N. and Sangwan, V. 1995.
Non-commercial domestic cooking fuels and energy consumption patterns in
rural households of Haryana. AMA. 26(4): 65-68.
29. Sethi, R., Gandhi, S. and Sharma, D.N. 1996. Ergonomic reviewuation of
papad maker. Indian J. Physiol. & Allied Sci. 50(4): 150-154.
30. Romika, S., Gandhi, S. and Sharma, D.N. 1996. Design and development
of papad maker. Social Welfare.
31. Mehta, M., Gandhi, S. and Bhutani, R. 1996. A study on purchase
practices of household linens. CARE. Vol. 1 (July-Aug): 5.
32. Sharma, D. N., Sethi, R. and Gandhi, S. 1996. Design development and
performance evaluation of food pellets (Wadian) extruder. AMA 27(4) : 73.
33. Tyagi, P., Gandhi, S. and Mandokhot, U. 1996. Potability of drinking water
for health. Proc. National Seminar on Ecological Aspects of Nutrition,
Health and Development of Rural Families held on Jan. 10-11, 1996 at CCS
HAU, Hisar: 93-95.
34. Tyagi, P., Gandhi, S. and Mandokhot, U. 1996. Storage and use pattern of
drinking water – A health aspect. Proc. National Seminar on Ecological
Aspects of Nutrition, Health and Development of Rural Families held on Jan.
10-11, 1996 at CCS HAU, Hisar: 165-167.
35. Sardana, S., Sangwan, V., Mehta, M. and Gandhi, S. 1996. Impact of
sanitary conditions on health in rural houses. Proc. National Seminar on
Ecological Aspects of Nutrition, Health and Development of Rural Families
held on Jan. 10-11, 1996 at CCS HAU, Hisar : 168-171.
36. Madan, S., Gandhi, S. and Sharma, S. 1996. Impact of cleaning practices
on sanitation of utensils – A health aspect. Proc. National Seminar on
Ecological Aspects of Nutrition, Health and Development of Rural Families
held on Jan. 10-11, 1996 at CCS HAU, Hisar : 93-95.
37. Thakral, R., Gandhi, S., Bansal, R. and Singh, R. 1997. Reduction in
temporal cost and physical efforts of rural homemakers in improved kitchen.
Haryana Agric. Univ. J. Res. 27(3&4) ; 195-202.
38. Mehta, M., Gandhi, S., Singh, R. and Sehgal, B. 1998. Acceptability of
sanitary latrine : An action research. Indian J. of Social Research: 147-154.
39. Gandhi, S., Mehta, M., Singh, R. and Singh, K. 1998. Ergonomic
evaluation during manual grinding of wet masala in various body postures. J.
Dairying, Foods & Home Science. 17(1): 71-73.
REPORTS/MANUALS/ BULLETINS
Research Reports
1. Gandhi, S. and Research team 1985. Report on Home and Farm Resource
Management in Rural Areas of Haryana. FRM Department COHS CCS HAU,
Hisar (Haryana). p. 1-115.
2. Gandhi, S. and Research team. 1987. Report on Home and Farm Resource
Management in Rural Areas of Haryana. FRM Department COHS HAU, Hisar
(Haryana). P. 1-125.
3. Gandhi, S. and Research team 1988. Action Oriented Programme of Home
and Farm Resource Management in Rural Areas of Haryana (Report). FRM
Department COHS, CCS HAU, Hisar (Haryana). P. 1-74.
4. Gandhi, S. and Research team 1988. Resource Management of Farm
Families in Rural Haryana (Report). FRM Department COHS CCS HAU, Hisar
(Haryana). P. 1-58.
5. Gandhi, S. and Research team 1989-91. Resource Management of Farm
Families in Rural Haryana (Report). FRM Department COHS CCS HAU, Hisar.
P. 1-48.
6. Gandhi, S. and Research team 1991-92. Resource Management of Farm
Families in Rural Haryana (Report). FRM Department COHS CCS HAU, Hisar.
P. 1-59.
7. Gandhi, S. and Research team 1992-94. Resource Management of farm
families in Haryana. All India Coordinated Research Project in Home Science,
CCS HAU, Hisar.
8. Gandhi, S. and Research team 1980-95. 15 – years of AICRP in Home
Science – Resource Management of Farm Families in Rural Haryana – A
Compiled Report. FRM Department COHS CCS HAU, Hisar
9. Gandhi, S. and Research team 1994-96. Resource Management of Farm
Families in Rural Haryana. All India Coordinated Research Project in Home
Science. FRM Department, COHS, CCS HAU, Hisar
10. Gandhi, S. and Research team 1994-96. Unit Report of Resource
Management of Farm Families in Rural Areas. All India Coordinated Research
Project in Home Science. FRM Department COHS, CCS HAU, Hisar
11. Gandhi, S. and Research team 1997-98. Ergonomics of FarmWomens Drudgery in Rural Areas. All India Coordinated Research Project in Home Science. FRM Department COHS, CCS HAU, Hisar
Manuals and Bulletins
12. Sangwan, V. and Gandhi, S. 1999. Manual on Introduction to Family
Resource Management. Department Family Resource Management, COHS,
CCS HAU, Hisar (Haryana). P. 1-115.
13. Sangwan, V. and Gandhi, S. 1988. Manual on Household Equipment.
FRM Department, COHS, CCS HAU, Hisar (Haryana). P. 1-70.
14. Sangwan, V., Yadav, L., Gandhi, S. and Ramji Dass 1988. Appropriate
Technology for Fuel Saving and Drudgery Reduction – Series 1. FRM
Department, COHS, CCS HAU, Hisar (Haryana) P. 1-39.
15. Sangwan, V., Yadav, L., Gandhi, S. and Ramji Dass 1988. Appropriate
Technology for Health and Sanitation-Series II. P.1-26
16. Gandhi, S., Mann, V. and Sangwan, V. 1992. Consumer and
Consumerism. FRM Department COHS, CCS HAU, Hisar (Haryana) P.
1-160.
Conferences/Symposia/Seminars Attended
1. 16th Biennial Conference of Home Science Association of India, April, 1983,
held at GBPUAT, Pantnagar (U.P.), India.
2. 19th Annual Conference of the Indian Association for Pre-School Children,
9-11 Feb., 1983 held at COHS HAU, Hisar (Haryana), India.
3. Rural Development Symposium, 17-18 Dec., 1983 held at COHS HAU,
Hisar (Haryana), India.
4. IInd All India Conference on Womens Studies, 9-12 April 1984 held at
University of Kerala, Trivendrum, India.
5. Seminar on Appropriate Technology for North Western Rural Households,
22-23 March 1985, held at COHS HAU, Hisar (Haryana), India.
6. IIIrd Annual Workshop on All India Coordinated Research Project in Home
Science, August 1985, held at UAS Dharwad (Karnatka), India.
7. Conference on Socio-economic Improvement of Weaker Sections in the
context of Rural Development – Past Experiences and Future Challenges, 10-12
March, 1986, held at HAU, Hisar (Haryana), India.
8. Seminar on Role of Management Programme on Socio-economic Status of
Women, 20-21 March 1986 held at HAU, Hisar (Haryana), India.
9. IVth Annual Workshop on All India Coordinated Research Project in Home
Science, April 1987 held at HAU, Hisar (Haryana), India.
10. National Symposium on Role of Food Technology in Rural Development,
12-13 Nov., 1987 held at COHS HAU, Hisar (Haryana), India.
11. Seminar on Energy in Agriculture, March 26, 1988 held at HAU, Hisar
(Haryana), India.
12. Vth Annual Workshop on All India Coordinated Research Project in Home
Science, March 1988 held at RAU, Udaipur (Rajasthan), India.
13. XIXth All India Sociological Conference, 3-5 March 1989, held at HAU,
Hisar (Haryana), India.
14. Seminar on Women in Agriculture, 4 Dec., 1989 held at COHS HAU, Hisar
(Haryana), India.
15. XIth Annual Conference of Haryana Economic Association at D.N.
College, Hisar held on 23-24 March 1991.
16. VIIIth Annual Group Meeting on All India Coordinated Research Project in
Home Science held at CCS HAU Hisar on Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 1992.
17. Seminar on Diversification of rural economy with special reference to
Northwestern, 20-21 March 1992 held at HAU, Hisar (Haryana), India.
18. Symposium on Engineering technologies and Energy Mgt. in Agricultural
production. College of Agri. Eng. Tech., 15-16 June 1994 held at HAU, Hisar
(Haryana), India.
19. National Convention of Home Scientists and Symposium on Home Science
for Rural Development organized by College of Home Science, CCS HAU,
Hisar on 15 and 16th Dec., 1994.
20. Seminar on Consumer Protection: Education and Awareness. Phase III held
at Hisar on July 28-29, 1994. Organised by Binty and COHS, CCS HAU, Hisar
(Haryana), India.
21. National Seminar on Home Mgt. Research – Major Thrust Areas, Dec.
15-16, 1993, held at Department of Home Management, PAU, Ludhiana
(Punjab), India.
22. Seminar on Media and Development Organised by AMIC at CCS HAU,
Hisar from 22-23, March 1993.
23. National Seminar on Ecological Aspect of Health and Development of Rural
Families held at COHS, CCS HAU, Hisar from 10-11 January, 1996.
24. National Seminar on Consumer Behavior: Apathy and Complacency held
at CCS HAU, Hisar on 16 May, 1996.
25. VIIIth Annual Workshop of All India Coordinated Research Project in
Home Science held at Udaipur, on 21-23 Feb., 1995.
26. IXth Annual Workshop of All India Coordinated Research Project in Home
Science held at PAU, Ludhiana from Dec. 13-15, 1996.
27. National Seminar on Agriculture Towards New Horizons held at CCS
HAU, Hisar on Dec. 24-25, 1996.
28. Northern Regional Consultation on Policies for Women in the Ninth Five
Year Plan organized by UNIFEM and UNFPA at Center for Womens Studies
and Development, Punjab University, Chandigarh on Feb. 26-27, 1997.