- Name :Prof. Begari Muniswamy
- Designation : Honorary Director Population Research Centre
- Phone : (0891) 2844742, 2844741
- Email : munistats@gmail.com
PROFILE
As part of its Policy to encourage research in Demography, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India has established Population Research Centres (PRCs) in the major states of the country. The Population Research Centre is designated as the Nodal Agency by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India for coordinating the study with other PRCs in the Country. These Centres are established in reputed Research Institutes and Universities that provided the necessary infrastructure facilities, as parent Institutes. The Population Research Centres work as autonomous research institutes with 100 percent financial support from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The PRCs are monitored by the Central Government from time to time to ensure that the research effort is not merely academic but also action-oriented. At present, there is network of 18 PRCs in 12 Universities and 6 institutional repute scattered over 17 states of India. The PRC, Visakhapatnam is one of the 18 Population Research Centres. The Population Research Centre, Visakhapatnam was established in 1978 by the visionary Prof. T.V. Avadhani, Department of Statistics as founder Honorary Director at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. The primary objective of the Institute is to undertake research on various topics pertaining to population stabilization, demography, socio-demographic surveys and family welfare programmes in Andhra Pradesh and other states. This Centre also undertakes independent and in-depth evaluation of the Family Welfare Programme in Andhra Pradesh to give feed back to the Department of Family Welfare, Government of India thereof besides regularly undertaking seminars, conferences, workshops, training programmes etc.
| Name | Designation | Qualification | Specialization |
| Prof. Begari Muniswamy | Professor & Honorary Director Population Research Centre Chairman, PG Board of Studies, Department of Statistics |
M.Sc., Ph.D., M.B.A., PDIT | Econometrics, Mathematical Demography, Statistical Inference, Statistical Computing & Bio-Statistics. |
Dr. Ch. Suribabu
|
Research Investigator(c) |
M.Sc.(Stat.), CSSEIP., M.Phil.,Ph.D |
|
Dr. K. Srinivasa Rao |
Research Investigator(c) |
M.A., M.Ph.D
|
Library:
IASE, Andhra University established a library of its own with a plinth area of 1000 sft., which could accommodate 40 students at a time. The library consists of about 1277 books, 9 journals and 5 magazines worth of more than Rs. 3,00,000/- This is an additional facility to our students apart from the central library of the university namely Dr. V. S. Krishna Memorial Library.Computer Laboratory:
Computer Laboratory was developed with 10 latest multimedia systems and two Printers with LAN and Internet facility in a plinth area of 400sft with AC facility. 10 students can work simultaneously and 40 students can assemble for theory.Seminar Hall:
The institute has a well-equipped and fully furnished seminar hall with a roundtable with a seating capacity of 50 participants. The seminar hall is equipped with conference sound system with individual mikes to each participant and facilities for OHP and LCD Presentations.Educational Technology Laboratory:
Educational Technology Laboratory consists of 29"Colour Television, Video Cassette Recorder, Automatic Slide Projector, Over Head Projector, Tape Recorder cum VCD Player, Public Address System, Educational Videos, Audio Cassettes and CDs.Biological Science Laboratory:
It consists of equipment worth of Rs.95,000/- established in 500sft plinth area provided with worktables, specimens, models, charts, microscopes, dissection apparatus, working models, mounted models, student-prepared models, charts, slides and transparencies.Physical Science Laboratory:
Physical science Laboratory, which consists of equipment worth of Rs.1,25,000/- established in 500sq.ft plinth area provided with all facilities for both physics and chemistry experiments. The students of B.Ed. had developed various static and working models, Charts, graphs and drawings.Social Studies Laboratory:
Social Studies Laboratory consists of Maps, Globes, working models, charts and drawings of various concepts of social studies.Classrooms:
The Institute has well-furnished classrooms with very good lighting and ventilation. They are equipped with American style Teakwood chairs, teachers' tables and green glass-boards.
Quality Monitoring of State Program Implementation Plans (PIP) in States entrusted by the Ministry in the following districts of Andhra Pradesh and Odissa. o East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh o West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh o Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh o Balangar District, Odissa
Trend Analysis of sex-ratio across different districts in Andhra Pradesh.
Functioning of Adolescent Reproductive Sexual Health (ARSH) in Andhra Pradesh.
Knowledge and Utilization of Maternal & Child Care Services among Younger Mothers (less than 30 years) in Andhra Pradesh.
HMIS (Health Management Information System) Data Reporting & Data Quality : Sub District Level Analysis in Selected District of Andhra Pradesh.
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