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MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Sl.No: Name and Address Phone No Email.id

Class I - Ex-Officio Members

1 Dr. N. Felix, Ph.D.,
Vice-Chancellor,
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University,
Vettar River View Campus,
Nagapattinam - 611 002.
Ph. 04365-256444
Fax: 04365-256443
vc@tnfu.ac.in
2 Dr. N. Subbaiyan, I.A.S.,
Secretary to Government,
Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department,
Secretariat,
Chennai - 600 009.
Ph. 044-25672937
Fax: 044-25677590
ahsec@tn.gov.in
3 Th. T. Udhayachandran, I.A.S.
Principal Secretary to Government,
Finance Department,
Secretariat,
Chennai - 600 009.
Ph. 044-25671173,
PBX No-5636(O), 24465657(R)
Fax: 044-25671252
finsec@tn.gov.in
4 Th. S. George Alexander,
Secretary to Government,
Law Department,
Secretariat,
Chennai - 600 009.
Ph. 044-25672920
Fax: 044-25679403
lawsec@tn.gov.in
5 Tmt. R. Gajalakshmi, IAS.,
Commissioner of Fisheries,
Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department,
Integrated Office Complex for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Building,
Anna Salai, Nandanam,
Chennai - 600 035.
Ph.044-29510390 coffisheries@gmail.com
6 Dr. P. Chidambaram, Ph.D.,
Registrar,
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University,
Vettar River View Campus,
Nagapattinam - 611 002.
Ph. 04365-256432
Fax: 04365-256433
registrar@tnfu.ac.in

Class II – Other Members

1 Dr. P. Mariappan,
Associate Professor & Head,
PG & Research Department of Zoology,
Rajah Serfoji Government College (Autonomous),
Thanjavur - 613 005.
9865423322 mnobilii@gmail.com
maris7@rsgc.ac.in
2 Th. M. Muthukumar,
S/o. Mahalingam,
No.1880-A, Surya Nagar,
Postal Colony, Mahalingapuram Post,
Pollachi, Coimbatore - 632 002.
9944222222 9944222222m@gmail.com
3 Th. M. Vellaiappan,
S/o. Munusamy,
No.1/319, Lasal Nagar,
Mela Alangarathattu, Arokkiyapuram Post,
Thoothukudi - 628 002.
8015817163 vellaiappan125@gmail.com
4 Dr. Selvi Radhakrishna,
Chennai Breast Centre,
No.47, South Beach Avenue,
MRC Nagar, Chennai - 600 028.
9790914876 selviradhakrishna@gmail.com
5 Th. V.P. Nagai Mali,
Member of Legislative Assembly (Kilvelur Constituency),
No.5, Raja Nagar, Saveriyar Kovil Tsunami Colony (West),
Kadampadi, Nagapattinam - 611 001.
9894044850 mlakilvelur@tn.gov.in
6 Dr. Devika Pillai,
Assistant Director General (Inland Fisheries),
ICAR, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan-II,
Pusa, New Delhi - 110 012.
011-25846738
Fax: 011-25841955
9446111033
bimal.mohanty@icar.gov.in
ddgfisheries@gmail.com
7 Dr. Bijay Kumar Behera,
Chief Executive,
National Fisheries Development Board,
Dept. of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries,
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India,
Pillar No:235, PVNR Expressway,
SVPNPA Post, Hyderabad - 500052.
040-24015553
Fax: 040-24015568
040-24015552
info.nfdb@nic.in
cenfdb@gmail.com

ACADEMIC COUNCIL

Class I – Ex-Officio Members

Sl.No: Name and Designation Phone, Fax and Email
01 Dr. N. Felix
Vice-Chancellor,
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam – 611 002.
Ph: 04365-256444
Fax: 04365-256443
Mobile: 94436 88174
Email: vc@tnjfu.ac.in
02 Dr. N. Subbaiyan, I.A.S.
Secretary to Government,
Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Dept, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.
Ph: 044-25672937
Fax: 044-25677590
Email: ahsec@tn.gov.in
03 Tmt. R. Gajalakshmi, IAS
Director of Fisheries,
Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department, Chennai - 600 035.
Ph: 044-29510390
Fax: -
Email: coffisheries@gmail.com
04 Dr. P. Chidambaram
Registrar,
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam
Ph: 04365-256432
Fax: 04365-256433
Mobile: 99522 36193
Email: registrar@tnjfu.ac.in
05 Dr. B. Ahilan
Dean,
Fisheries College Research Institute, Thoothukudi 628 008
Ph: 0461-2340554
Fax: 0461-2340574
Mobile: 94430 02467
Email: deanfcrituty@tnjfu.ac.in
06 Dr. R. Jeya Shakila
Dean,
Dr. MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri
Ph: 044-27971556
Fax: 044-27971555
Mobile: 94434 53184
Email: deanfcriponneri@tnjfu.ac.in
07 Dr. V. Rani
Dean In-charge,
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thalainayeru
Mobile: 94437 04190
Email: deanfcritnayeru@tnjfu.ac.in
08 Dr. K. Ravaneswaran
Dean In-charge,
College of Fisheries Engineering, Nagapattinam
Mobile: 94446 94845
Email: deancofe@tnjfu.ac.in
09 Dr. S. Balasundari
Dean,
Institute of Fisheries PG Studies, OMR Campus, Vaniyanchavadi, Kancheepuram - 603 103
Ph: 044-27470696
Mobile: 94437 04190
Email: deanipgs@tnjfu.ac.in
10 Dr. Usha Antony
Dean,
College of Fish Nutrition and Food Technology, Madhavaram Campus, MMC, Chennai 600 051
Ph: 044-25550359
Mobile: 98403 32311
Email: deancfnft@tnjfu.ac.in
11 Dr. N. Jayakumar
Director of Research In-charge,
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam
Ph: 04365-256437
Fax: 04365-256438
Email: dr@tnjfu.ac.in
12 Dr. P. Padmavathy
Director of Extension Education i/c,
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam 611 002
Ph: 04365-256434
Fax: 04365-256436
Mobile: 99949 81493
Email: dee@tnjfu.ac.in
13 Dr. K. Ravaneswaran
Controller of Examinations i/c,
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam 611 002
Ph: 04365-256430
Fax: 04365-256431
Mobile: 94446 94845
Email: ce@tnjfu.ac.in

Class II – Other Members

01 Dr. N. Neethiselvan
Professor and Head,
Dept. of Fishing Technology & Fisheries Engineering, FC&RI, Thoothukudi
Mobile: 94891 20885
Email: neethiselvan@tnjfu.ac.in
02 Dr. S. Athithan
Professor and Head,
Department of Aquaculture, FC&RI, Thoothukudi – 628 008
Mobile: 94422 88850
Email: athithan@tnjfu.ac.in
03 Dr. A. Uma
Professor and Head,
Dept. of Aquatic Animal Health & Management, FC&RI, Ponneri
Mobile: 98400 84314
Email: uma@tnjfu.ac.in
04 Th. S. Chandrasekar
Head, Aquaculture Utilization – South Asia, USSEC,
F4, Avani, Voora Prithvi Apartments, 141, Kamarajar Salai, Kottivakkam, Chennai – 600 041
Mobile: 98400 76167
Email: chandras68@gmail.com
05 Dr. Arun B. Patel, Ph.D.
Dean,
College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University, Lembucherra, Tripura
Email: arun.b.patel@gmail.com ,
arun.patel113@gov.in

RESEARCH COUNCIL

The Constitution of Research Council Shall be as Follows :

Sl.No Members Name and Address

a.

Vice-Chancellor – Chairman

Dr. N. Felix
Vice-Chancellor, TNJFU, Nagai

b.

Registrar

Dr. P. Chidambaram
Registrar,
TNJFU, Nagai

c.

Director of Fisheries or his nominee

Tmt. R. Gajalakshmi, IAS.,
Director of Fisheries, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department Integrated Office Complex for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department, Anna Salai, Nandanam Chennai – 600 035.

d.

Director of Research – Member Secretary

Dr. N. Jayakumar,
Director of Research i/c., TNJFU, Nagapattinam

e.

Deans and Directors of the University

Dr.B.Ahilan, Dean, FC&RI, Thoothukudi
Dr.R.Jeya Shakila, Dean, Dr.MGR FC&RI, Ponneri
Dr.K.Ravaneswaran, Dean i/c., CoFE, Nagapattinam
Dr.S.Balasundari, Dean, Faculty of Basic Sciences, IFPGS, OMR, Vaniyanchavadi
Dr. V. Rani, Dean i/c., Dr.MGR FC&RI, Thalainayeru
Dr.Usha Antony, Dean, CFNFT, Madhavaram
Dr.Cheryl Antony, Director i/c., DSA, TNJFU,Nagapattinam
Dr. A.Uma, Director, DIVA, Muttukadu, Chennai
Dr.N.Neethiselvan, Director i/c.,DIVF, Ramanathapuram

f.

Chairs of the Schools

-

g.

Heads of all Research Centres or Stations

To be invited at the time of Research Council Meeting

h.

Project Co-ordinators of all State / ICAR / Other Agencies, research schemes.

To be invited at the time of Research Council Meeting

i.

Two Professors on rotation every year from each of the college campus nominated by the Vice-Chancellor

To be nominated at the time of Research Council Meeting

j.

Two specialists or eminent persons in the field of fisheries from outside the University to be nominated by the Vice- Chancellor for their specialized knowledge

1. Dr. A. Kathirvelpandian
Principal Scientist, PAGR Centre
ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
Government of India
Kochi – 682020, Kerala

2. Dr. A. Jesu Arockia Raj
Professor and Head(DBT Ramalingaswami Fellow)
Department of Biotechnology
Faculty of Science and Humanities
SRM Institute of Science and technology
Kattankulathur – 603 203
Chengalpattu district

k.

Three progressive entrepreneurs specialized in fish farming / post harvest technology to be nominated by the Pro-Chancellor on the recommendations of the Vice- Chancellor

1. Dr. S. Santhanakrishnan
Chief Executive
Marine Technologies
56, M.G.R. Road, Sastri Nagar,Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai – 600 041.

2. Dr. Arul Victor Suresh
Director
Bentoli Agrinutrition India Pvt. Let.
Metro Tower 115, Poonamallee Road
Chennai.

3. Th. S. Muthukaruppan
Chief Executive Director
Poseidon Biotech,Chennai.

l.

Representatives of the sponsoring agencies by the invitation of the Vice- Chancellor from time to time.

To be decided at the time of Research Council Meeting

EXTENSION EDUCATION COUNCIL

The Constitution of Extension Education Council Shall be as Follows :-

Sl.No Members Name and Address
a.

Vice-Chancellor – Chairman

Dr. N.Felix

Vice-Chancellor, TNJFU, Nagai

b.

Registrar

Dr. P. Chidambaram
Registrar
TNJFU, Nagai

c.

Director of Fisheries or his nominee

Tmt,R.Gajalakshmi, I.A.S.,
Director of Fisheries,
Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department
Integrated Office Complex for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department
Anna Salai, Nandanam
Chennai – 600 035.

d.

Director of Extension Education – Member Secretary

Dr.P.Padmavathy
Director of Extension Education i/c.

e.

Deans and Directors of the University

Dr.B.Ahilan, Dean, FC&RI, Thoothukudi
Dr.R. Jeya Shakila, Dean, Dr.MGR FC&RI, Ponneri
Dr.K.Ravaneswaran, Dean i/c., CoFE, Nagapattinam
Dr.S.Balasundari, Dean, Faculty of Basic Sciences, IFPGS, OMR, Vaniyanchavadi
Dr.K.Veerabhadran, Dean i/c., Dr.MGR FC&RI, Thalainayeru
Dr.Usha Antony, Dean, CFNFT, Madhavaram
Dr.M.Rajakumar, Director of Research i/c., TNJFU, Nagapattinam
Dr.Cheryl Antony, Director i/c., DSA, TNJFU, Nagapattinam
Dr.A.Uma, Director, DIVA, Muttukadu, Chennai
Dr.N.Neethiselvan, Director i/c.,DIVF, Ramanathapuram

f.

Chairs of the Schools

-

g.

Regional Joint Directors of Fisheries of the three regions nearer to the place of the Council meeting. Viz. Chennai, Nagapattinam and Thoothukudi, as the case may be, invited by the Vice- Chancellor

To be invited.

h.

Two Professors of the University to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for particular meeting according to the requirements of the agenda

To be nominated.

i.

Heads of the Department of Fisheries Extension of the Colleges / Institutes

To be invited.

j.

Two eminent persons in the field of extension education from outside the University nominated by the Vice- Chancellor for any particular meeting in accordance with the requirements of the agenda

To be nominated.

k.

Three progressive entrepreneurs specialized in fisheries activities to be nominated by the Pro- Chancellor on the recommendations of the Vice- Chancellor

1. Th. J. Jenson
Managing Director,
Jenson Associates 66/100-L,South Street Amali Nagar Thiruchendur – 628 215.

2. Th. V. Balasubramanian
Managing Director,
Certitude Farms Thalainayeru Road Vettaikaran Iruppu,Karappidagai South Nagapattinam – 611 112

3. Th. N. Deivendran
Chief Executive Officer,
Priya Marine Products,Rajiv Gandhi Salai Chennai

PLANNING BOARD

Sl.No Name and Address Members

1

Dr. N. Felix,

Vice-Chancellor,

Tamil Nadu Dr.J.Jayalalithaa Fisheries University,
Nagapattinam.

Ex-officio Chairman

2

Prof. Baskaran Manimaran

Former Vice-Chancellor of TNJFU

401 & 2, Block 46 B, Bollineni Hill Side Township

Nookampalayam Road, Perumbakkam, Chennai - 600 126.

Member

3

Dr. Chadag Vishnumurthy Mohan

Former Principal Scientist (World Fish GGIAR, Penang, Malaysia),

A-503, Bridade Altamont, K Narayanapura Cross Road, Kothanur, Bangalore - 560 077.

Member

4

Dr. Basanta Kumar Das

Director,

ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700120, West Bengal, India

Member

5

Dr. M. Krishnan

Advisor(Fisheries),

121/4, 2nd Floor, Sri Hayagriva Apartments, Justice Ramaswami Road,

Kamaraj Avenue 2nd Street, Kasturba Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 600 020.

Member

6

Dr. A.R. Thirunavukkarasu

Former Principal Scientist & Head of Division,

Fish Culture Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA),

Sri Krishna Apartments, 94/3, Second Main Road,Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 600 020.

Member and Secretary

7

Dr. P. Krishnan

Director, Bay of Bengal Programme,

Inter-Government Organization, 91, Saint Mary’s Road, Abhiramapuram, Chennai - 600 018, Tamil Nadu, India.

Member

8

Dr. Ravikumar Yellanki,

Managing Director,

DNO. 49-38-15/3, N.G.G.O's Colony, Akkayyapalem, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh - 530 016, INDIA

Member

9

Dr. Ramakanth Akula,

CEO, WaterBase Limited,

37, Thapar House, Montieth Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600008

Member

GRIEVANCES COMMITTEE OF TNJFU

Sl.No Name and Designation Position
01

Dr.A.Uma
Director
DIVA, Muttukadu, Chennai

Chairman

02

Dr.S.A.Shanmugam
Professor & Head
Dept. of Fisheries Enterprises Management TNJFU - Fisheries Business School,
Muttukadu, Chennai

Member

03

Dr.N.Jayakumar
Professor & Head
Dept. of Fisheries Biology & Resource Management
FC&RI, Thoothukudi

Member

04

Dr.Mohammad Tanveer
Associate Professor & Dean i/c
College of Fisheries Engineering
TNJFU, Nagapattinam

Member

05

Dr.B.Chrisolite
Associate Professor
Department of Fish Pathology and Health Management
FC&RI, Thoothukudi

Member

06

Th.G.Athinarayanan
Administrative Officer
TNJFU, Nagapattinam

Member

As Prescribed in Section 26 of the Act , Each Faculty Shall have a Board of Studies with the Following Members :-

  • Dean of the faculty – As Chairman of the Board of Studies
  • Other Deans within the University
  • All Directors of the University
  • Controller of Examination
  • Heads of the Departments of the Concerned Faculty
  • Six Elected Representatives of two from Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors of Faculty
  • Two Experts in the Concerned Subject from Outside the University to be Nominated by the Vice-chancellor

INTERNAL COMPLAINT COMMITTEE

Sl.No Committee members Designation
01

Dr. S. Balasundari
Dean i/c,
Dr.MGR FC&RI, Thalainayeru

Chairman

02

Dr.V. Rani
Associate Professor.
FC&RI, Thoothukudi

Member

03

Er. C. Mercy Amrita
Assistant Professor,
CoFE, Nagapattinam

Member

04

Th.G. Athinarayanan
Manager,
TNJFU, Nagapattinam

Member

05

Mrs. R. Jayalaxmi
Officer-
Progrmme Kilayur Area Development Programme World Vision India, Nagapattinam District

One member from amongst Non-Governmental organization or associations committed to the cause of women or a person familiar with the issues relating to sexual harassment.

International Relation Cell Committee

Objectives:

  • To attract Foreign students admission
  • To connect Overseas Alumni
  • To connect Foreign Universities for Collobrative research
  • To connect Foreign Universities for Students and Faculty Exchange.
Sl.No Committee members Designation
01

Dr. M.Rajakumar,
Director of Research TNJFUL Naqapattinam

Chairman

02

Dr. N.Jayakumar,
Professor and Head,
Dept of FBRM, FC&RI, Thoothukudi.

Member

BOARD EXAMINATION

In Accordance with Section 18 of the Act, the Board of Examinations shall be an Authority of University and shall have the Following Members:-

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Sl.No Name and Adress

1

Dr. N. Felix,
Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of the Finance Committee

2

Dr. N. Subbian, I.A.S.,
Secretary to Government,
Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen
Welfare Department, Secretariat
Chennai – 600 009.

3

Th. T. Udhayachandran, I.A.S.,
Principal Secretary to the Government,
Finance Department,
Secretariat,Chennai - 600 009.

4

Dr. Selvi Radhakrishna,
Chennai Breast Centre
No.47, South Beach Avenue
MRC Nagar Chennai – 600 028

5

Dr. K. S. Muthupandian
Finance Officer and Member Secretary of the Finance Committee