EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate from University of Hyderabad-2002.
 Post-Graduate in MPA (Master of Performing Arts) from University of Hyderabad-1994.
 A Post-Graduate Diploma Holder in Acting from University of Hyderabad-1992.
 A Graduate in Political Science, Public Administration and History from Osmania University, Hyderabad-1990. AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS:
 PhD awarded by University of Hyderabad-2002.
 Senior Research Fellowship by University Grants Commission-1997.
 Junior Research Fellowship National Eligibility for Lectureship by University Grants Commission-1994.
 Awarded Gold Medal in MPA (Theatre Arts) from University of Hyderabad-1994.
 Won Best Director Award for the play let “NYVEDYAM” in National Drama Competitions-2002.
 Won Best Director Awards for the play “PRIYACHAMPODDE” at BHEL Drama Competitions-2002.
 Won Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor for the Play let “ELAKALABONU” in Nandi Drama Competitions-2003. SEMINARS:
 Presented a paper titled “Where is Theatre?” in State Level seminar conducted by PS. Telugu University, 2002.
 Participated in National seminar on Theatre Studies conducted by PS.Telugu University and presented a paper on “Greek Theatre”.
 Presented a paper on ‘TYPOLOGIES OF PAGATIVESHAM TEXTS’ in 9th All India Fossils conference at Warangal-2001.
 Jointly presented a paper titled “PAGATIVESHAM-KALAPORRPA AVAGAHANA’ with Dr.YA. Sudhakar Reddy in Folk arts festival in Nalgonda-2001 conducted by PS. Telugu University.
 Jointly presented a paper titled “PAGATIVESHALU –RESPONDING TO CHANGE” with Dr.YA. Sudhakar Reddy in National seminar conducted jointly by University of Hyderabad and University of Glasgow in Hyderabad-2001.
 Presented a paper on Children Theatre: Some Ideas in a Seminar on Children theatre, conducted by Children Art Theatre, Ps. Telugu University. -2005.

Dr. Lakshaman Prasad Academic Qualification- M.A, NET, Ph.D, (fine Arts) . Associated with Programmes at IGNOU- CVAA, CVAP, MADP & Ph.D. Author of several books on Fine Arts Contributed to rsearch journals with published articles and units for SLM.

Dr. Radhika Puthenedam is an experienced researcher with proven abilities in areas of Bharatanatyam technique and choreography, Pedagogy in Dance in distance and Online and K-12 education, Critical Dance studies, Post colonial History of Bharatanatyam, and Dance in the Diaspora and Dance and Gender.

Dr.Radhika has made significant contributions to research journals with many publications and chapters in books. She is on the editorial board of prominent Dance & Music journals in the country and contributes as a reviewer in both national and international journals in the fields of Performing arts and in Distance education. She also contributes as an expert member of various committees and boards of important statutory and educational bodies in the country concerned with Dance and education. Shealso has been involved as a resource person at national Seminars and workshops concerned with Dance studies and Arts education. She regularly gives lectures on Gyanvani (FM105.6) and Gyandarshan Channel. Since 2009, when she joined IGNOU, she has looked after the programmes and courses in Dance that include Ph.D. Dance, Certificate programme in Bharatanatyam (ODL programme) and two upcoming programmes – Diploma and Bachelors in Dance. She is also presently developing a skill development course and a generic elective course for the FYUP bachelor's programme.

Dr.Radhika completed her basic training in Dance from Kalakshetra College of Fine Arts, Chennai, a reputed institution in the field of Bharatanatyam and further earned her master’s degree and PhD in Dance from University of Hyderabad and later qualified NET and JRF-SRF of the University Grants Commission, 2004. She is also a post graduate in English and a PGD holder in Television production, and Distance education. She is a certified Yoga practitioner from Vemana Institute, Telangana. Dr.Radhika's doctoral work dealt with the transitional phase of Bharatanatyam in India focussing on the works of Rukmini Devi and Chandralekha.

Dr. Seema Johari Academic Qualification-M.A, NET, Ph.D, D. Litt. (Music) Pedagogy in Music (vocal) theory and practical through online and ODL mode. Associated with Programmes at IGNOU- CPAHM, BAPFHM, Ph.D. Author of several books on music (Hindi) Contributed to rsearch journals with published articles and units for SLM of CPAHM. Associated with IRC-Gyanvani and Tele-conferencing sessions-Gyan Darshan since joining at IGNOU, 2009. Invited as resource person for lecture-demonstration concerned with Hindustani classical music. All India Radion and T.V. artist. Cassettes of songs relesed by T-series and other leading music companies. Aptitutde for stage performance and compering.

Dr. Mallika Banerjee is an educationist and a TOP grade vocalist of All India Radio. Her research area has been Indian Classical music and music of ancient civilizations.She is working as a Faculty in IGNOU since 2009. Prior to this she gave her valuable services to All India Radio for 20 Years. So far 6 scholars have completed their Ph.D under the supervison of Dr. M. Banerjee. Presently she is the Programme Coordinator of BAPFHMH, BPAFHM and CPAKM. She has authored a book - Music in Ancient Civilizations. She has 9 Research Articles published to her credit. Pedagogy in Music(vocal)theory and practical through Online and ODL mode.