Research Projects Completed
1. "Profile of the Pondicherry Central University” Sponsored by National Institute of Education Planning and Development, New Delhi, 1992.
2. “Studies on Strategic Planning for Future Development of the Tribes: A case study of Four Tribal Agencies in the Southern States of India”. Sponsored by the Planning Commission, Government of India, 1994.
3. "The Future of Endangered Human Population and Environment of Andaman Islands: A Strategic Study on the Conservation and Development with Reference to Endangered Human Populations” Major project financed by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, New Delhi, 1994.
Submitting Project report "People of India" - Pondicherry Volume to Dr. K.S. Singh, Director General, Anthropological survey of India.
4. “Identification of the Scheduled Tribes in Pondicherry - an ethnographic study”, Government of Pondicherry, Pondicherry, 2001.
5. “A study on the Maternal and Child Health Care among the Four Primitive Tribals of Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu”, submitted to Indian Council of Medical Research, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi.2002.
6. “A Socio-cultural and Psychological study on AIDS patients in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Regions”, submitted to The Ford Foundation, New Delhi, 2003.
7. “Evaluation of Developmental Programmes for Scheduled Castes in Pondicherry State”, sponsored by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, 2003.
8. “Reproductive & Child health problems among the Primitive Tribes of Tamil Nadu” sponsored by Indian Council of Medical Research, (2004).
9. “HIV/AIDS Prevention Control among the College Students,” sponsored by USAID, APAC-VHS Chennai, (2006).
10. “Base line study for amity and modernization of police department in the Union Territory of Puducherry,” sponsored by Government of Puducherry, (2008).
Proj. Naidu with his team of research Scholars worked for the planning commission project, ICMR, DOEN projects.
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Ph.D.’s. Guided
1. Dr. N. Tejo Prakash (1993) “Studies on the Metal Content in Marine Bivalue perna viridis (L) in East Coast of India”.
2. Dr. V. Raji Sugumar (1998) “A Socio-Cultural Study of Franco-Pondicherrians”.
3. Dr. M. Rajendiran (2001) “Decision making in Educational administration of Higher Education”.
4. Dr. G. Palanisamy (2002) “The Economic Condition of the Primitive Tribes: A Case Study in Nilgiris of Tamil Nadu”.
5. Dr. R. Vijayalakshmi (2003) “Impact of Self-Help Groups on Empowerment of women in Pondicherry Region”.
6. Dr. V. Laxmi Narayan Dash (2004) “Socio-cultural patterns and the sexual behaviour of high risk groups and HIV/AIDS patients in Tamilnadu”.
7. Dr. S. Bindu (2006) “Social Structure, Child Rearing Practices and Behaviour Pattern among the tribes of Kerala: A cross cultural study of Four Tribes of Attappady and Wayanad”.
8. Dr. K.Devan (2008) “Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour related to HIV/AIDS and Sexuality among the youth in the Pondicherry Region”.
9. Dr. N.Kokilavani (2008) “Social and Emotional aspects and Nursing needs of families of Musculoskeletal Injury patients”.
10. Dr. G.Rajesh Babu (2008) "Studies on Social Demography, Dermatoglyphic Factors and other Psychosocial variables in the analysis of major risk factors associated with Cardiovascular diseases”.
11. Dr. K.Sasicoumar Brumot (2008) “Reproductive and Child Health care Practices among the Four Primitive Tribes of Nilgiri Hills in Tamilnadu”.
12. Dr. J.Martin Selvaraj (2008) “Socio-culture study of the Toda – A Primitive Tribe of Nilgiri Hills in Tamilnadu”.
13. Ms. Veena B Nair (2012) “Status of Tribal Women: A study among the Muthuvan Tribe in the Idukki District of Kerala”.
14. Mr. D. Suresh (2012) “Tribal Education in Andhra Pradesh - A Performance Appraisal Study of Tribal Gurukuluam and Ekalavya Residential Schools in Andhra Pradesh”.
15. Dr. Madhusmita Sahoo (2014) "The Sustainable Development of The Juang Aborigines In Odisha State - Problems and Future Perspectives".
16. Dr. P.B. Shankar Narayan (2014) "Social Exclusion and Quality of Life of Transgenders (Tirunagai) in Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu".
17. Dr. A. Kirubakaran (2014) "Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior among the Kothi (Men Sex with Men) on HIV/AIDS: Their Problems and Future Strategies (A Study in Puducherry Region, India)".
18. Dr. C. Kalidasan (2016) “An Ethnographic study of the Kattunayakan- Vulnerable Tribe in the Nilgiris Hills of Tamil Nadu”.
19. Dr. V. SRIVIDHYA SAMAKHYA (2018) “Mother and Child Health Care Practices of Parengi Porja - Vulnerable Tribe in Andhra Pradesh, India".
20. Dr. Mr. P.R. VINOTHKUMAR (2019) “Indigenous Health Care Beliefs and Practices of the Kani Tribe in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu”.
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M.Phil.’s. Guided
1. Ms.V.S. Sujatha (1991) “Status of Women in Kerala By 2000 A.D. (with special reference to Socio-economic & Cultural aspects)”.
2. Mr. G.K.V. Prasad (1992) “The Future of Capital Markets and Financial Services in India: Emerging Trends”.
3. Mr.T.P.Jeyakumar (1992) “Marketing Image Management”.
4. Mr.Adhisayam Vedamuthu (1992) “Future Perspectives of Ceramics in India (A case study of Neycer India Limited)”.
5. A. Vasugi (1993) “Prevalence and Impact of AIDS in Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu (A Futuristic Study).”
6. S. Senthamije Selvy (1994) “Comparative Study on the Awareness of AIDS among Low Risk and High Risk Groups in Pondicherry Region (A Futuristic Study)”.
7. S. Poomathi (1994) “Evaluation Study of Awareness of AIDS among Low Risk Groups and High Risk Groups in Pondicherry Region “A Futuristic study”.
8. P.Poonguzhaly (1994) “Status of women in India with reference to Education, Employment and Economy”.
9. Mr.P.Selladurai (1998) “Tamilnadu Scheduled Caste Population and Development”.
10. Mr.A.Kirubakaran (2000) “A Study on AIDS Awareness among the Truck Drivers, Cleaners and Commercial Sex workers in Pondicherry (A Futuristic Study)”.
11. Mr.H.Ramanathan (2001) “Impact of Internet communication among the youths in Pondicherry”.
12. M.R.Dhanya (2000) “A Study on Brand Layalty of cosmetics among college girls in Pondicherry.
13. A. Jeyamangai (2000) “Social, Psychological and Political Aspects of Cinema in Urban Working Class Pondicherry”.
14. A. Muthu Kumara Devy (2000) “Labour Welfare in an Industry (A case study of Berger paints India Limited, Pondicherry”.
15. Mr. S. Tandapany (2001) “Socio-Economic and Cultural Study of Fishermen Community in Pondicherry (An Ethnographic study of Kalapet Village in Pondicherry)”.
16. Mr. P. Andavan (2001) “An Ethnographic Study of Valluvan”.
17. Mr. G. Saravanan (2002) “The Impact of Modernization, Urbanization and Sanskritization among the Palliyar Tribe in Kodaikanal Hills”.
18. Mr. A Ejilarassane (2002) “The Problems and Exploitation of the Palliyar Tribe in Kodaikanal Hills”.
19. Mrs. S. Latha (2002) “An Analysis of Problems in Primary Education in Pondicherry Region”.
20. Ms. S. Shiamala (2002) “A Study on the Status of Women among Palliyar Tribe of Kodaikanal Hills of Tamil Nadu”.
21. Mr. C. Ramanadhaswamy (2003) “An Ethnographic Profile of Kurumans in Tamil Nadu”.
22. Mr. K.Sasicoumar Brumot (2003) “Health Culture and Health Seeking Behaviour among the Kadar Tribe of Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary in Coimbatore District”.
23. Mr. V. Devandirane (2003) “Ethnographic Profile and Educational Status of Paniyan Tribe in Nilgiri District of Tamil Nadu”.
24. Mr. M. Tamijet Chelvam (2003) “An Ethnographic Study of Konda Reddi in Tamil Nadu”.
25. Mr. N. Sakthimurugan (2003) “An Ethnographic Profile of Kurumba Primitive Tribe in Nilgiri District of Tamil Nadu (Mullu Kurumba, Alu Kurumba and Betta Kurumba)”.
26. Mr. J. Baranidharan (2003) “The Ethnographic Profile and the Role of Kattunayakan in Forest Conservation in Nilgiri District of Tamil Nadu”.
27. Mr. S. Djeachandirane Siva (2003) “An Ethnographic Study and the Role of Youth Dormitory among the Muduvan of Anamalai Hills of Coimbatore District in Tamil Nadu”.
28. Ms. Jharna Malo (2004) “The Nicobarese of Harmender Bay in Little Andaman Island – A Socio-Cultural Study”.
29. Mr. N. Mouralidarane (2004) “An Ethnographic profile of Kanikkaran Tribe of Kanyakumari district in Tamilnadu”.
30. Mr. Umashankar Majhi (2004) “An analysis of the living conditions and the Educational problems of the Dongria Kondh Primitive tribe in Orissa State”.
31. Mr. N. Gnanapragasam (2004) “The problems of Education among the Kanikaran Tribes of Tamilnadu”.
32. Ms. Julia Lalmuanpuii (2005) “Educational Problems of the Tribal Youth in Rural areas of Mizoram”.
33. Mr. Ramya Ranjan Mishra (2005) “Health care beliefs and practices of Malaria Patients among the Kutia Kandha of Orissa”.
34. Mr. V. Sankar (2005) “The Status of School Education in The Union Territory of Pondicherry : Problems and Future Perspectives”.
35. Mr. M. Ganesh (2005) “The Ecological and socio Economic status of the Tsunami affected area (A Case Study in the Kanagachettikulam Coastal Village, Pondicherry)”.
36. Mr. Sam Varghese (2006) “An Ethnographic Study on Koragas in Kasaragod District of Kerala”.
37. Mr. V.Amuthavalluvan (2006) “An Ethnographic profile of Kattunayakans of North and South Arcot Districts in Tamilnadu”.
38. Mr. Y. Reddi Sekhara (2008) “Utilization of Modern Health Services among the Kondareddy Tribes on Nukarai Hamlet, Andhra Pradesh”.
39. Mr. P. Sithananthan (2008) “A Study on Religion and Political Organization of Kolam – A Primitive Tribe of Adilabad District in Andhra Prades”.
40. Ms. Mrudula Alice Pulickal (2009) “Socio-Economic Transformation of Backwater Fishing community in Kerala: A Study of Vayalar Panchayath in Alappuzha Distrct”.
41. Ms. Madhusmita Sahoo (2009) “Status of Women among Santal Tribe in Keonjhar District of Orissa”.
42. Ms. P.Mimna (2009) “Socio-Economic and Health conditions of Thachanadan Moopan, Kerala”.
43. Ms. S.Priya Dharshini (2010) "Socio-Economic condition of Narikuravar Community in Puducherry".
44. Mr. Devaiah Methari (2010) "Ethnographic study of Lambadi tribe on Medak district of Andhra Pradesh".
45. Mr. M. Anand Naik (2010) “Causes and Consequences of Migration: a case study of Lambada Tribal Women in Andhra Pradesh”.
46. Mr. Umer Jan Sofi (2011) “A Study of socio-Economic Conditions and Development among the Bakarwal Tribe of Jammu & Kashmir (with special reference to District Anantnag)”.
47. Ms. Malathi (2011) “A Study on the Socio-Economic Conditions and Development of the Nicobarese Tribe of Andaman & Nicobar Islands”.
48. Ms. Ganga Bhavani (2011) “Socio-Economic Condition of the Karen Community of Mayabunder District in Andaman and Nicobar Island”.
49. Ms. Archana (2012) “Socio-Economic Conditions of the Dalits- A Case Study of the Musahar Community in Madhepura District of Bihar State’’.
50. Mr.V. Ramanamurthy Gedda (2012) “Grain Bank and Food Security among the Tribes: A Study in Sovva Panchayat’’.
51. Mr. Subrat Kumar Nayak (2012) “Holistic and Equitable Development: An Alternate Theory’’.
52. Mr. Kalu Naik (2012) “Impact of MGNREGA on tribal Economics status: A study of Dongria Kondh, Odisha”.
53. Mr. P.R.Vinothkumar (2012) “Health and health care practices of Irula Tribe in the Union Territory of Puducherry – An Inclusive Policy study”.