Dr. D. Retanaraj , M..A, M.C.T, Ph.D
Dr. D.Retnaraj was Awarded a PhD in and Promoted to Reader in Economics : The Department of Economics , University of Calicut started to function at Dr. Johnmatthai Centre Thrissur from October 1976. Dr. D. Retnaraj had the privilege to work as Director at the prestigious Dr. Johnmatthai Centre for some years with great dedication and distinction . While he was working as a Lecturer in Economics at Dr. Johnmathai Centre, Thrissur in line with his unquenchable quest for knowledge he pursued his Doctorate in Economics in Calicut University under the supervision of Dr. B.A. Prakash; and his Ph.D. Thesis Title was, "Finances of Small Scale Industries in Kanyakumari District" Dr. D. Retnaraj was awarded a Ph.D in Economics in the year 1993. On 26th November 1993 he was promoted as a Reader in Economics, University of Calicut . Dr.D. Retnaraj served as a Reader in Economics for 8 years and 3 months with great efficacy.
Dr.D. Retnaraj was promoted as Professor of Economics ; After having served as Reader in Economics for 8 years and some more months, Dr. D. Retnaraj was promoted as Professor of Economics , University of Calicut on the 1st March 2002 and he served as a Professor of Economics at the University of Calicut for about 15 years and 2 months [1-3-2002 to 16-5-2017 ] with enviable efficacy and devotion .
He was appointed as H.O.D. of Economics Department, Calicut University : Dr, D. Retnaraj was not only an efficient Teacher but also he was a good Administrator. He was appointed by the Vice Chancellor of the Calicut Univerity as the H.O.D. of the Economics Department of the University of Calicut, on 28th February 2009 for a period of 2 years and he discharged his official duties as H.O.D. of Economics Department from 28-2-2009 to 31-3- 2011 with enviable efficiency and honesty.
He served as the Member of the Academic Council : Dr. D. Retnaraj had the privilege to serve as a Member of the Academic Council of the Calicut University for two years [ 11-06 - 2010 to 11-6- 2012]
Dr. D.Retnaraj Served as a Member of the Board of Studies , Kannur Univesity : :Dr. D. Retnaraj also had the distinctive privilege to serve as a Member of the Board of Studies of the Kannur University, kerala from 27-10- 2015 to 27-11- 2017 .
Dr. D. Retnaraj served as Chairman of the Board of P.G. Studies [Economics] , Calicut Uiversity :Dr. D. Retanaraj served as the Chairman of the Board of P.G.Studies [ Economics] , Calicut University for six years [2010 to 2-13 & 2013 to 2016 ] with great distinction. .
Dr. D.Retnaraj received the UGC Research Award and subsequently served as a Visiting Faculty at the Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum : Great Economist and Scholar Dr, D. Retnaraj received the UGC Research Award / Career award in 1999 and subsequently as a UGC Research Awardee Dr. Retnaraj had the privilege to work as a Visiting Faculty at the Centre for Development Studies in Thiruvananthapuram . He worked as a Visiting Faculty for three years [1999 and 2002 ] with great enthusiasm, energy and efficiency. It would be appropriate to remember the fact that this Institute had hosted world renowned Economists like Dr. Joan Robinson and Dr. Amartya Sen.
Dr. Retnaraj served as a Visiting Professor at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Development Studies : Dr. D. Retnaraj had the esteemed privilege to serve as a Visiting Professor at the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Development Studies from 2013 for some years
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He received the Senior Fellowship of I.C.S.S.R and served as a Visiting Faculty in GIFT ;- Dr. D. Retnaraj is a born Researcher and he did not allow his retirement to decrease and sideline his burning passion for Research. . In the year 2019 Dr.D.Retnaraj received the prestigious "Senior Fellowship " of the prestigious "Indian Council of Social Science Research" ; a Research Organisation established by the Govt of India. to encourage Social research This noteworthy fellowship was a deserving recognition for his lifelong contribution to Academia This honourable ICSSR Senior Fellowship affiliated Dr. Retnaraj with the famous Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation in , Thiruvananthapuram and helped him to strengthen and edify his reputation among the Researchers. Dr. Retnaraj was very happy because during that period of time one of his old brilliant students in JMC by name Prof. k.J. Joseph was serving as the Director of the Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation, Thiruvananthapuram.
Dr. D. Retnaraj was a Remarkable Research Guide and Researcher : Dr. D. Retnaraj is not only Researcher bur also an outstanding Research Guide ., He was recognised and approved as a Research Guide by the Calicut University. To his credit Dr.D. Retnaraj had guided 15 Ph.D. Research Students and out of them 14 had been awarded Ph.D. degrees and one is in the offing [work in the final stage ].
Conclusion : Prof.Dr.D. Retnaraj, M.A. M.C.T, Ph.D, is a colourful and dynamic personality . He is a creative Thinker, he writes beautiful and thought provoking Poems in Tamil . He is a Connoisseur of Fine Arts like Carnatic Music, Film Music, Folk Music, Classical Dance, Folk dance etc..He is a prolific and contributing writer and his thought provoking economic, cultural,social and political Articles had been published in popular news papers like the New Indian Express , etc, So far Dr. D. Retnaraj had written and published 25 Research Articles in important national and global Research Journals like IASSI Quarterly, Man Power Journal, Asian economic Review etc,. He has a citation in the famous Oxford Development Review... He is great Educationist and Patriot and he has sincere concern for the overall development of India and Indians. Many of his students are decorating high and enviable positions in life. Dr. D. Retnaraj is a visionary and he wants our India must patronise world class higher education. He wants Ph.D degree must be made mandatory for all the newly recruited College and University Teachers irrespective of National Eligibility Test and Ph.D Thesis must be evaluated by more number of Examiners and among the Examiners one must be qualified Foreign Examiner. Above all Dr. D. Retnaraj loves and wants to have a Violence Free University Campus . He loves to visit beautiful scenic places with his beloved family and currently he lives in Thiruvananthapuram blissfully with his family. He has developed and nurtured long standing friendship with some of the tall Intellectuals and Educationists of our time .He also maintains cordial relationship with of some of the close and important relatives of former Finance Minister of India late Dr. John Matthai. Here it is good to remember that the present Dr.John Matthai Centre, Thrissur, stands on the land donated by the family of Dr. John Matthai in line with his wish. Dr.D.Retnaraj had the privilege to work under 9 Vice Chancellors during his teaching career and he maintained cordial relationship with them and won their love and respect. Above all in recognition of his meritorious Educational Service for nearly 37 years, Dr. D. Retnaraj's name was proposed for the Post of the Vice Chancellor of the Calicut University. It is not possible to cover all the important events and accomplishments of Dr. D. Retnaraj within the space of this Article . So I will end this Article with the following sentence, "Dear Dr.D. Retnaraj , we are proud of you and really you have achieved greatness in life " .
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By. P. Babu Manoharan, M.A,. [ All rights are reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified or corrected later if needed ].
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