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 Department of Social Work
11 September 2026

Department: Social Work

       The Department of Social Work was started with a Master Programme in 2012. It was started as one among the department initiated at the university during its inception. The department aspires to become a centre of excellence in developing social work professionals for promoting justice and empowerment. With a judicious mix of theory and practice, the department has geared itself to be strong in teaching, research and learning. In the year 2016 the Ph.D programme is also initiated at the department.

Vision

       To become a center of excellence of learning, experience, research, training and services.

Mission

  • To provide a conducive environment for participatory learning
  • To promote a just and equitable society through research and provisioning of professional services.

Objective

  • To offer innovative teaching and learning in social work
  • To impart evidence based intervention at individual, groups and community level.
  • Inculcate skills to conceptualize research with policy implication.
  • Collaboration and co-operation with public, voluntary agencies, para-professionals for their capacity building.

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Recent Events
 Flash Mob to Create Awareness on Drug Abuse Prevention organized by District Police Office's State Sports Meet on 5th Sep 2026  

 Internship 2025-27 Batch  

 Skill Training Workshop and Street Play 2026-28 Batch MSW  

 Skill Training Workshop  

 Hearty Congratulations on Your Great Achievments  

 Department of Social Work 2026 Placement Brochure Release   

 School of Social Sciences won the Overall Runner-Up in Cankama 2026  

 Medical camp at Uru Padanamuri, Kalliot  

 Congratulations Ribanbiang Suchiang for the presentation at the 3rd International Social Work Students Virtual Conference (ISWSC), organized by Students for Global Change (SGC) at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) – School of Social Work.  

 First prize in Short film competition  

 Mental Health Awareness Programme SVASTA  

 World Cancer Day Observation- SPARSHA  

Department of Social Work

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Programmes
Master of Social Work (MSW)

PhD in Social Work

Department of Social Work

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Faculty
Prof. Mohan A K
Professor
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Dr. Nagalingam. M
Associate Professor
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Dr. Jilly John, Associate Professor & Head
Associate Professor
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Dr. Laxmi
Associate Professor
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Dr. Rajendra Baikady, Ph.D.FRSA
Assistant Professor
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Department of Social Work

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Publications
  1. Ankur Siyote, Mohan AK, Laxmi Putran,(2026)."Universalism with Specificity: Recognising Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Youth in India's Youth Policy Framework",International Journal of Sociology and Humanities,Volume 8, 35-42

  2. Ankur Siyote, Mohan AK and Laxmi,(2026)."Criminalisation to Chronic Poverty: a structural poverty cycle Model of Deprivation among Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic communities in India",International Journal of Arts, Humanities and social Studies,Volume 8 (4), 104-112

  3. Ahmed MM, John J.,(2026)."Reassessing romantic dependency: Gendered vulnerabilities and cultural realities beyond the Western lens",Behavioral and Brain Sciences.,Volume 49:e89.

  4. Ahmed MM, Mehmood T, Rahoof FV, John Jilly,(2026)."Affordance management’s cultural-ecological extensions outside of the West.",Behavioral and Brain Sciences,49:e58

  5. Ahmed MM, John Jilly,(2026)."Rethinking Trauma Care for Children in Conflict Zones: The Imperative of Neuroimaging Insights.",Turk J Child Adolesc Ment Health,5

  6. Ankur Siyote, Mohan AK and Laxmi,(2026)."Cultural Parallels between Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Communities of India and Roma Communities in Europe",International Journal of Social Science and Education Research,Volume: 8, 208-214

  7. Akil PR & Laxmi,(2026)."Family member incarceration: A bibliometric analysis",International Journal of Law, Crime and Justice,84, 1-26

  8. John A.;Putran L.,(2026)."Connectedness to Nature among the Kattunayakan Tribal Community in the Western Ghats",Human Ecology,54, 1-13

  9. Ankur Siyote, Mohan AK and Laxmi,(2026)."Cultural Parallels between Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Communities of India and Roma Communities in Europe",International Journal of Social Science and Education Research,8 (3), 208-214

  10. Andria John, Laxmi,(2026)."The Contested Land: The Adivasis, Developmentalists and Conservationists",The Asiatic Society, Kolkatta,Volume LXVIII, 17-34

  11. Anju p, Mohan A K,(2026)."Socio-demographic Patterns in Life-Skills Competencies among Early Adolescents: Evidence from a Quasi-Experimental study in India",IOSR journal of Humanities and Social Science,,31 (5), 1-17

  12. Midhun C P, Anju P and Mohan A K,(2025)."Digital Storytelling as a Medium for Continuity, Reminiscence, and Narrative Engagement in Later Life",International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology,10 (11), 894-905

  13. Anju P., Midhun C P and Mohan A K,(2025)."Decolonising Intersectionality in Social Work Education in the Indian Context",International Journal of Informative and Futuristic Research,Volume 13, 357-371

  14. Jayachandran MR & Laxmi,(2025)."Quality of Life Among Parents of Children With Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus",Indian Journal of Health Social Work,,7 (1)

  15. Ahmed, M. M., & John, J.,(2025)."Trauma and resilience among the survivors of conflict in Jammu and Kashmir.",Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy,1

  16. Mohd. Manshoor Ahmed & John Jilly,(2025)."The Cognitive Processes of Cancer Patients in Advanced Stages: Navigating Terminal Realities.",Advances in Neuron Sciences,1-7

  17. Rahoof, F. V., Ahmed, M. M., & John, J,(2025)."With Love from Mollywood, to the Rainbow-LGBTQIA+: A Systematic Review on Movies",Journal of Homosexuality,1-29

  18. Mohd. Manshoor Ahmed & John Jilly,(2025)."Oral Health and the Role of Medical Social Workers: Still Necessary, and How should We Think about Their Role?",Journal of Contemporary Dental Practices,26

  19. Mohd. Manshoor Ahmed, Febina V Rahoof, John Jilly, Azmat-Ul-Nazir, YasirMohamad Dar,(2025)."A Bibliometric Analysis of Depression and Anxiety in Breast Cancer through the Lens of Oncology and Psychiatry",Academic Bulletin of Mental Health,3

  20. Z. R. M. Abdullah Kaiser; Afzal Hossain Sakil, Rajendra Baikady, Apu Deb & Md Tanvir Hossain,(2025)."Building resilience in urban slums: exploring urban poverty and policy responses amid crises",Discover Global Society,3

  21. Qu Meixia, Rajendra Baikady, Isahaque Ali, Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh, Azlinda Azman & Muhammed Kabir Uddin,(2025)."The impact of socioeconomic status on the health of elderly individuals in China",Discover Global Society,2

  22. Mohd. Manshoor Ahmed & John Jilly,(2025)."Chemotherapy and Oral Health: An Editorial on Current Insights and Future Directions.",Journal of Contemporary Dental Practices,26

  23. Mohd. Manshoor Ahmed, Febina V Rahoof & John Jilly,(2024)."The Drift of Unconscious Societies- How Todays Children and Communities Lose Sight of their Authentic Aspirations",Indiana Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences,Volume5, Issue 12

  24. Mohd. Manshoor Ahmed & John Jilly,(2024)."Healing Hearts and Minds: Addressing Cardiac and Mental Health Inequities in Rural Communities",Journal of Cardiac Critical Care TSS. Perspective,9,134-136

  25. Laxmi PutranI; Mohan A KunderII; Anoop C ChoolayilIII,(2024)."Ageing after the Loss of Partner: Exploring the Lives of Widowed Older Adults in Kerala",Social Work & Society,22 (1)

  26. Rajendra Baikady (ed.), Jaroslaw Przeperski (ed.), Sajid S. M. (ed.), M. Rezaul Islam (ed.),(2024)."The Oxford Handbook of Power, Politics, and Social Work",The Oxford Handbook of Power, Politics, and Social Work,1

  27. Rajendra Baikady (ed.), Jaroslaw Przeperski (ed.), Sajid S. M. (ed.), M. Rezaul Islam (ed.),(2024)."The Oxford Handbook of Power, Politics, and Social Work",The Oxford Handbook of Power, Politics, and Social Work,1

  28. Putran L.;Kunder M.A.;Choolayil A.C.,(2024)."FACILITATING ACTIVE AGEING: A SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTION WITH INSTITUTIONALISED OLDER ADULTS",Social Work South Africa,60, 219-238

  29. Putran L.;Mohan A.K.;Choolayil A.C.,(2024)."Ageing after the Loss of Partner: Exploring the Lives of Widowed Older Adults in Kerala",Social Work and Society,22, 1-17

  30. Laxmi Putran, Mohan A K, Anoop C Choolayil,(2024)."Ageing after the loss of partner: Exploring the lives of widowed older adults in Kerala",Social Work and Society,60 (2)

  31. Laxmi PutranI; Mohan A KunderII; Anoop C ChoolayilIII,(2024)."FACILITATING ACTIVE AGEING: A SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTION WITH INSTITUTIONALISED OLDER ADULTS",Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk,60v(2)

  32. Mohammed Zaber Hossain, Md Shamimul Islam, Isahaque Ali, Rajendra Baikady, Azlinda Azman & Muhammed Kabir Uddin,(2024)."The interplay of religious values, servant leadership and teacher job satisfaction in Bangladeshi education institutions",Discover Global Society,1.2

  33. Jarosław Przeperski, Rajendra Baikady,(2024)."The Routledge International Handbook of Social Work Teaching",The Routledge International Handbook of Social Work Teaching,1

  34. Jarosław Przeperski, Rajendra Baikady,(2024)."Introduction: Teaching Social Work in Contemporary Global Society",The Routledge International Handbook of Social Work Teaching,1

  35. Swasthik AS & Laxmi,(2024)."Transition In Hand Hygiene Practices Among Koraga Tribes (PVTGs) After Covid-19",Journal of Asiatic Society of Mumbai,Vol.98 (3)

  36. Rajendra Baikady, John Gal, Varoshini Nadesan, Sajid S.M., Gao Jianguo,(2023)."The Routledge Handbook of Poverty in the Global South",The Routledge Handbook of Poverty in the Global South,1

  37. Rajendra Baikady, John Gal, Varoshini Nadesan, Sajid S.M., Gao Jianguo,(2023)."Introduction: Producing Poor and Naming Them – Globalization and Neoliberalism in the Global South",The Routledge Handbook of Poverty in the Global South,1

  38. Koustab Majumdar, Rajendra Baikady, Ashok Antony D'Souza,(2023)."Indigenization Discourse in Social Work- International Perspectives",Indigenization Discourse in Social Work - International Perspectives,0

  39. Koustab Majumdar, Rajendra Baikady, Ashok Antony D'Souza,(2023)."Understanding Indigenous Social Work Education and Practice: Local and Global Debates",Indigenization Discourse in Social Work,1

  40. Koustab Majumdar, Rajendra Baikady, Ashok Antony D'Souza,(2023)."Indigenous Social Work Education for the Global South",Indigenization Discourse in Social Work,1

  41. Koustab Majumdar, Rajendra Baikady, Ashok Antony D'Souza,(2023)."Interconnectedness and Cocreating Indigenous Social Work: Collaborative Approach and Future Directions for Sustainable Development",Indigenization Discourse in Social Work,1

  42. Mohd. Manshoor Ahmed & John Jilly,(2023)."Perceptions of Mental Health Services Among the Children Who are in Conflict with the Law in Jammu and Kashmir",Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health,10, e81, 1–19

  43. Rajendra Baikady, Jarosław Przeperski , Rebecca Scott, and Brian J. Taylor,(2023)."Access to help in intimate partner violence: systematic narrative review",European Social Work Research,1–20

  44. Rajendra Baikady,Nadesan Varoshini &Gao Jianguo,(2023)."Understanding social work education in China - a field snapshot",Social Work Education,00

  45. Claudia Reyes-Quilodrán, Rajendra Baikady,(2023)."Latin American Social Work in the Justice System",Latin American Social Work in the Justice System,00

  46. Claudia Reyes-Quilodrán, Rajendra Baikady,(2023)."Latin American Social Work Practice in the Justice System",Latin American Social Work in the Justice System,00

  47. Choolayil A.C.;Putran L.;Kunder M.A.;Ilango P.,(2023)."Identity Reconstruction under Institutional Living and its Impact on Life Satisfaction among Older Adults",Ageing International,,48, 482-500

  48. Mohd. Manshoor Ahmed & John Jilly,(2023)."Mental Health Interventions especially in Conflict Zones across the Globe: A Review",METSZET Journal,Volume 8, Issue 4, Page No:50-70

  49. Rajendra Baikady,(2023)."Inaugural editorial post COVID-19 global society: issues, challenges and edging forward",Discover Global Society,1,1-10

  50. Laxmi Putran, Mohan AK, Amaladevi CS, Anoop C Choolayil,(2022)."Psycho Social Factors Affecting Well-Being of Older Adults: A Critical Analysis for Policy Directions",South Asian Journal of Participative Development,22, No. 2, pp. 275-295

  51. Baikady, R. & Przeperski J.,,(2022)."‘Foreword’, in Matusitz, J. From Child Terrorism to Peace Activism.",Cham: Springer, Nature.,00,00

  52. Jaroslaw Przeperski and Rajendra Baikady,(2022)."‘Foreword’, in Arnold, M. Social Work Leadership and Management: Current Approaches and Concepts for Human Service Institutions.",Cham: Springer, Nature.,00,00

  53. Rajendra Baikady, Jaroslaw Przeperski,(2022)."Routledge Series in Social Work and Society",Book Series, Routledge, New York & New Delhi.,00,00

  54. Visakh Visawambaran and Dilip Diwakar G,(2022)."Learning Outcomes of Employing Media Deconstruction in Indian Magazines",Journal of Media and Communication (CARE List),6 (1), 118-141

  55. Laxmi Putran, Mohan A K, Anoop C Choolayil,(2022)."Psycho Social Factors Affecting Well-being of Older Adults; A Critical Analysis for Policy Directions.",South Asian Journal of Participative Research,22 (2), 275-307

  56. Sandesh K S, Krithishree S S, Mohan A K, Mangala S M,(2022)."SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTION IN FAMILIES OF CANCER PATIENTS: THE CHANGING CRITICAL PHASES",Global journal of research analysis,11(5), 1-4

  57. Rajendra Baikady, Varoshini Nadesan and Gao Jianguo,(2022)."What Brings People to the Social Work Classroom: A Comparative Perspective from India and China",Social Work Education, The International Journal. Tailor and Francis /Routledge (Scopus),00,1-17

  58. Visakh Visawambaran and Dilip Diwakar G,(2021)."Policy directions and Public Choices in Direct Cash Transfer Programme of PDS",The Indian Journal of Social Work (Scopus),Vol 82, Issue 4, pp 503-518

  59. Ubaidulla K. V., Jayachandran MR & Laxmi,(2021)."Anxiety, Depression and Social Support among Persons with Muscular Dystrophy",Perspectives in Social Work,36 (3)

  60. Aneesh M. S. & John Jilly,(2021)."The Contribution of Psychological Issues in the Life of Homosexual Men in Kerala- Step wise Regression Analysis.",NIU International Journal of Human Rights,8, XXII 76-84

  61. Rajendra Baikady, Jaroslaw Przeperski, Sajid S.M, Gao Jianguo,(2021)."Springer Series in International Social Work",Book Series, Springer United States,00,00

  62. Andria John & Laxmi,(2021)."Indigenous women’s Contribution towards Environment Sustainability through Conservation Measures in India",Kalyan Bharathi,Volume – 36 No. (V) Page No.208-213

  63. Swasthik A S & Laxmi,(2021)."Preservation and Protection of Indigenous Health Practices Among Koraga Community, Kalyan Bharathi",Kalyan Bharathi,Volume – 36 No. (V), Page No.208-213

  64. Anoop C. Choolayil & Laxmi Putran,(2021)."The COVID-19 Pandemic and Human Dignity: the Case of Migrant Labourers in India",Journal of Human Rights and Social Work,6, 225-236

  65. Akhila, K.P., & Jilly John,(2021)."The Impact of COVID-19 on Children and Adolescents: An Indian Perspectives and Reminiscent Model",International Journal of Aquatic Science,Vol 12, Issue 02

  66. Mani K. J & Jilly John,(2021)."Reflections of Satisfaction and Expectations in Parental Life",Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry,Volume 12, Issue 5

  67. Visakh Visvambaran and Dilip Diwakar G,(2021)."Intersectional pedagogy for gender transformation among graduate students in India: A case study from Kerala",Social Sciences & Humanities Open (Elsevier, Science Direct),4 (1), 100170, pp 1-19

  68. Sandesh K S, Mohan A K, Krithishree S S, Dimple Rajshekar Rai, Apoorva Dore,(2021)."A Cross Sectional Study on Mental Health among Hospital Associated Social Workers during the outbreak of Corona Virus Disease",Global Journal for Research Analysis,10, 4 Pages

  69. Sandesh K S, Apoorva Dore, Dimple Rajshekar, Mohan A K,(2021)."Consequences of the Covid19 Pandemic on Social Work Education and Practice in India",Global Journal for Research Analysis,10, 3 Pages

  70. Amin P, & Mohan A.K. ,(2021)."Efficiency and outcome of healing practices performed by spirit dancers in healing mental illness – a patient’s perspective.",Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences ,10(11): 6808-6813

  71. Rajendra Baikady, Cheng Shengli and Gao Jianguo,(2021)."Serving the state or serving the People? - Dilemma of Social Work Graduates in Mainland China",Critical and Radical Social Work (Policy Press, Bristol),9,219–235

  72. Rajendra Baikady, Jaroslaw Przeperski, Sajid S.M,(2021)."Springer Series in Social Work and Social Change",Book Series, Springer Nature, United States,00,00

  73. Rajendra Baikady, Jaroslaw Przeperski, Sajid S.M, Gao Jianguo,(2021)."SpringerBriefs in International Social Work",Book Series, Springer Nature, United States,00,00

  74. Rajendra Baikady, Jaroslaw Przeperski, Sajid S.M,(2021)."SpringerBriefs in Social Work and Social Change",Book Series, Springer Nature, United States,00,00

  75. Rajendra Baikady,(2020)."Organized crime and corruption across borders - exploring the belt and road initiative (Book Review)",The Social Science Journal. Tailor and Francis /Routledge (Scopus),00,1-2

  76. Aneesh M. S. & Jilly John,(2020)."A Reason to Rejoice – The Empowerment of Transgender Women in Kerala",IASSI Quarterly: Contributions to Indian Social Science,Vol. 39, No. 4, 665-683

  77. Anoop C Choolayil & Laxmi,(2020)."COVID-19, The Local and The Global Lessons From Kerala",South Asia Research (SAR), SAGE,Vol.41 (1): 1-15

  78. Jilly John, Rifa & Aneesh M.S,(2020)."Knowledge of Tribes on Psychosocial Problems among Tribal Communities in Kerala",International Journal of Advanced Research and Review,5(10), 66-76

  79. Akhila, K.P., & Jilly John,(2020)."Impact of Pandemic on Child Protection -A Response to COVID-19",Wesleyan Journal of Research,13(14),10-18

  80. Mani K. J & Jilly John,(2020)."The Need and Importance of Parenting Education",PEARL Multidisciplinary Journal,Vol.: 6, No.2, 117-132

  81. Dilip Diwakar G, Visakh Visawambaran,(2020)."Introducing Privilege & Oppression in Classrooms",Journal of Indian Education (CARE List),46 (2), 94-111

  82. Rajendra Baikady and Cheng Shengli,(2020)."Challenges for social work education in China: findings from three metropolises",Social Work Education, The International Journal. Tailor and Francis /Routledge (Scopus),41,34-49

  83. Amin, P., & Mohan, A.K.,(2020)." Knowledge of Indigenous healers on mental health problems. ",Journal of Critical Reviews,7(14), 2403-2409

  84. Raneesh C., & Mohan, A.K. ,(2020)."Modernisation of Childcare Workforce in India: A Way to Deinstitutionalisation.", Institutionalised Children Explorations and Beyond,7(2) 159–169.

  85. Anoop C Choolayil, Laxmi Putran,Vishnu K Santhosh, Krithika Venugopal, Joslin T Joseph Ramanand K & Molankal Gangabhushan,(2020)."A Multinational Study on Stress, Burnout and Resilience among Health Care Professionals Working with COVID-19 Patients",Journal of Social Work and Social Development, UGC Care Listed,Volume 11, Number 01 81-97

  86. Laxmi & Anoop C Choolayil,(2020)."Ageism among Undergraduate Students: Do Grandparents make a Difference? ",Indian Journal of Gerontology ,Vol. 34, No. 3 pp. 333–342

  87. Rajendra Baikady, Cheng Shengli and Chanaveer R.M,(2020)."Eight decades of existence and search for an identity: educators perspectives on social work education in contemporary India",Social Work Education, The International Journal. Tailor and Francis /Routledge (Scopus),40, 994-1009

  88. Gao Jianguo, Rajendra Baikady, Sajid S.M, Wang Yuxiang,(2020)."Teaching Poverty in the Social Work Classroom- perspectives from the Global South and Policy Implications (Special Issue Editorial)",Social Work & Society,18,1-10

  89. Rajendra Baikady and Cheng Shengli,(2020)."Let Us Be Influenced but Not Dominated by The West- Students' Perspectives on Social Work Development in India",Journal of Social Work Education and Practice(Web of Science, SSCI),5(2)18-34

  90. Laxmi & Anoop C Choolayil,(2020)."Music Therapy: A Catalyst for Promoting Well Being of Institutionalized Seniors ",Indian Journal of Gerontology ,Vol. 34, No. 3

  91. Nair, I., & Mohan, A.K. ,(2020)." Social care and wellbeing for adolescent girls: Need of the hour. ",Purakala,31(17), 272-278.

  92. Amaladevi, Mohan, A.K.,Nair, I., & Amin, P. ,(2020)."Adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism and its effects prevailing in Adolescents. ",Purakala,31(17), 810-818.

  93. Rajendra Baikady,(2020)."Where Academia and Policy Meet- a Cross-National Perspective on the Involvement of Social Work Academics in Social Policy (book Review).",International Journal of Community and Social Development, (SAGE).,2, 99–101

  94. Aneesh M. S. & Jilly John,(2020)."Violence against Female to Male (F to M) Transsexuals and the Social Support Systems in Kerala",Studies in Indian Place Names,Vol. 40 Issue 84, PP: 293-308

  95. Akhila, K.P., & Jilly John,(2020)."Dimensionality and Psychometric Characteristics of Psychosocial Adjustment (PSA) Tool for Survivors of Sexual Abuse",Studies in Indian Place Names,40(70), 4309-4327

  96. Amin, P., & Mohan, AK.,(2020)." Suicidal behaviour: A knowledge assessment of adolescents. ",Studies in Indian Place Name, 40(70), 3816-3830.

  97. Dilip Diwakar G, Renjith R. Pillai,(2019)."Implementation of DBT to ensure Food Security: A Case Study of PDS in Puducherry, India",Journal of Social Work and Social Development, UGC CARE List,Volume 10, Number 01, pp 16-33

  98. Sreehari E., Mohan, A. K., & Indu Nair.,(2019)."Impact and Prevalence of Electronic Gadgets on Life style among University Students. ",Adelaide Journal of Social Work. ,6(1),38-51.

  99. Mohan A.K,(2019)."Skill Training for Youth Development: Understanding from the perspective of trained employed youth of Mysuru. ",Review of Research, 8(9)1-7.

  100. Prakasha & Mohan. AK. ,(2019)."Indigenous healing and Beneficiaries’ Perception. ",Research Review, International Journal of Multidisciplinary., 04(06).494-499.

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