Dr. Pallavi Sharma, Professor at the Amity School of Architecture and Planning, participated in an online training programme from February 6–10, 2023, at the Northeastern Regional Center of the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj in Guwahati, Assam. Emphasis on "Research Methodology: Tools and Methods" was the central focus and premise of the entire session.
The notable speakers on this programme were as follows: Dr. T. Vijaya Kumar, Associate Professor, NIRDPR, NERC, Guwahati, Assam; Dr. R. Murugesan, Director, NIRDPR, NERC, Guwahati, Assam; Prof. R.C. Patel, Dean, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University, Vadodara, Gujarat; Prof. P.K. Acharya, Former Professor, NKDS, Odisha, Dr. P Swathi, Department of Psychology, Osmania University, Hyderabad; Dr. N.A. Reddy, Assistant Professor, NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya; Dr. Lakhan Singh, Assistant Professor, CHRD, NIRDPR, Hyderabad; Dr. Samrat Goswami, Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Studies, Tripura University, Tripura; Dr. Jayanta Chaudhary, Head, Department of Rural Studies, Tripura University, Tripura, and Prof. E.Venkatesu, Department of Political Science, University of Hyderabad.
The training addressed topics including research fundamentals, critical thinking, research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative research designs, mix methods and design selection criteria, sample designs, documentation, research protocal and proposal, and research writing. The professor made the most of the opportunity and received incredible experience and knowledge altogether, making the event a resounding success.