14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF INDIAN ASSOCIATION FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HEALTH (IASSH)

IASSH Newsletter email : iassh2004@gmail.com Web site http://www.iassh.org M I L E S T O N E S I N T H E P R O G R E S S I V E P A T H O F I A S S H First Conference at Tirupati Second at Mumbai Third at Surat Fourth at New Delhi Fifth at Bhubaneswar Sixth at Pondicherry Seventh at Varanasi Eighth at Tirupati Ninth at Mumbai Tenth at New Delhi Eleventh at Chennai Twelfth at Lucknow Thirteenth at Thiruvananthapuram 14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF INDIAN ASSOCIATION FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HEALTH (IASSH) THEME: Health, Gender and Development: Emerging Issues and Challenges and M A R C H 2 0 1 6 Seventh Pre-Conference Workshop on Approaches to Social Science Research INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 14th Annual Conference Announcement Academic Activities/ Publications New Books 9 Announcements 9 New Life Members of IASSH 1 6 11 Conference : 23-25 September, 2016 Pre-Conference Workshop : 20-22 September, 2016 In Collaboration with Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune For Conference Enquiries: iassh2016conf@gmail.com Website: www.iassh.org

P A G E 2 THEME Health, Gender and Development: Emerging Issues and Challenges SUB THEMES S1. Health Programmes and Development Policies S2. Health and Well-being S3. Health, Gender and Environment S4. Health and Development: Research and Policy TECHNICAL SESSIONS: S1. Health Programmes and Development Policies: T1. Health Policies, Programs and Technology T2. Health and Epidemiological Transition T3. Health Care Systems and Management T4. Health Care and Corporate Social Responsibility T5. Health Expenditure and Health Insurance T6. Tele-medicine and Health Informatics S2. Health and Well-being T7. Health Awareness and Personal Hygiene T8. Public Health and Sanitation T9. Ageing, Health and Well-being T10. Migration and Urban Health T11. Reproductive and Child Health issues T12. Promoting Indigenous Health Systems S3. Health, Gender and Environment T13. Gender Equality and Sustainable Development T14. Female Deficit and Emerging Challenges in India T15. Gender Dimensions of Health Care and Human Rights T16. Gender based Violence and Health Implications T17. Linkages between Health and Environment T18. Occupational and Rehabilitative Health S4. Health and Development: Research and Policy T19. Mental and Social Health T20. Social and Economic Determinants of Health T21. Health, Nutrition and Social Exclusion T22. National Health Mission: Thrust Areas and Action T23. Health Sector Reforms in India T24. Emerging Demographic and Health Challenges in Maharashtra

P A G E 3 Poster Sessions: P1, P2 Topics Covered in the Pre-Conference Workshop Introduction to Social Science Research, Selection of Research Problem, Approaches in Quantitative and Qualitative Research, Methods of Collection of Qualitative and Quantitative Data, Development of Tools, Data Analysis using SPSS and Atlas-ti, Writing Research Proposal, Thesis writing, Presentation Skills, Ethics in Social Research. Call for Abstracts: Abstract of papers are invited on topics relevant to the technical themes from those researchers who want to present papers at the conference. You can submit abstracts online at: http://www.iassh.org/ onlineabstract.aspx Youth Best Paper Awards/ Poster Awards: An Expert Committee will select best research papers from young scholars (less than 30 years of age). These should be single authored research papers. Interested young scholars are encouraged to submit their abstracts online by mentioning "For Young Scholars Research Paper Award". Apart from the Young Scholars Research Paper Award, there will be Best Poster Awards in the category of poster presentations. Oral presentation will be allotted about 15 minutes time. In honour of late Prof. K.E.Vaidyanathan, a distinguished demographer and former President of the Association, IASSH has instituted a memorial lecture in 2014. The Third Prof. K.E.Vaidyanathan Memorial Lecture will be held on 23rd Sept. 2016 during the conference. IMPORTANT DATES: Last Date for Receiving Abstracts June 30, 2016 Intimation about Acceptance of Abstracts & Travel Grant July 15, 2016 Payment of Conference and Pre-Conference Registration Fee August 15, 2016 Submission of Full paper August 30, 2016 Registration Fees (Non-Refundable): Type of Participants Conference Registration Fee: Member of IASSH Non- Member Early Bird August 15, 2016 Rs. 1500 Rs.3000 Late Registration Sept. 15, 2016 Rs. 2000 Rs. 3500 Spot Registration Rs.3000 Rs.4000 Accompanying Person (Spouse and Children only) Rs.2000 Rs.2500 Rs.3000 Pre-Conference Workshop Registration Fee With accommodation Without accommodation Rs.1500 Rs.1000 Rs.2000 Rs.1200 Rs.2500 Rs.1500 Overseas Participants $ 100 $ 120 $150

P A G E 4 Payment of Registration Fee Filled in Registration form along with the Non-Refundable Registration Fee (as applicable) through a DD drawn in favour of "Indian Association for Social Sciences and Health" or AT PAR CHEQUE or MULTY CITY CHEQUE payable at Mumbai, has to be sent to the following address: IASSH Secretariat, Center for Population, Health and Development, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Dr.M.S. Gore Building (8 th floor), Naoroji Campus, Deonar Farm Road, Deonar, Mumbai- 400088. Ph: 022-25525337. E-mail: iassh2016conf@gmail.com Travel Grant Travel Grant may be awarded to PRESENTERS of selected abstracts (ORAL or POSTER PRESEN- TATION or PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP participant) which include to and fro rail fare. All participants are requested to explore the possibility of obtaining TA/DA from their organizations, which will facilitate participation of more young scholars. Decisions regarding the award of travel grants rest with the review committee and depends upon the availability of funds. Publications: Selected papers from the conference will be published in an edited volume and also in a special issue of "Artha Vijnana", journal of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics. Conference Organising Committee President Prof. S. Siva Raju, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. E-mail: sivaraju@tiss.edu General Secretary Prof. T.V. Sekher, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai E-mail: sekher@iips.net Vice President Dr. U. V. Somayajulu, Sigma Research and Consulting Ltd., New Delhi E-mail: somayajulu.uv@sigma-india.in Treasurer Prof. D.P. Singh, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai E-mail: dpsingh@tiss.edu Prof. C.P. Prakasam Former President, IASSH E-mail: c_prakasam@yahoo.com Prof. Rajas Parchure Officiating Director, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune Dr. Anjali Radkar, Local Organizing Convener Associate Professor, Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411 004 E-mail: anjaliradkar@gmail.com Dr. Prashant Bansode, Local Organising Co-convener, Associate Professor, Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics Pune 411 004 E-mail: prashantsoc@gmail.com Conference Secretariat: Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, 846, Shivajinagar, B.M.C.C. Road, Deccan Gymkhana Pune 411 004 For conference related enquiries, please write to us: iassh2016conf@gmail.com

P A G E 5 Registration Form Name: (Prof./Dr./Mr./Ms.) Gender: Male/ Female Complete Mailing Address: PIN E-mail: Mobile No: Accompanying person (if any): with Gender: Membership Status: Life Member:, Institutional Member:, Non-member:. (Two participants from Institutional Members are exempted from payment of Registration fee). Registration Fees (Non-Refundable) : Type of Participants Note: Preference will be given to M.Phil / Ph. D scholars for the pre-conference workshop. Those who attended earlier workshops are not eligible to apply. ** Efforts will be made to accommodate the accompanying person(s) if participants register well in advance (Children above 5 years of age will be considered as accompanying person). Registration Details: Early Bird 15 Aug. 2016 Late Registration 15 Sept. 2016 Spot Registration (including Registrations after 15 Sept. 2016) Conference Registration Fee: Member of IASSH Non- Member Rs. 1500 Rs.3000 Rs. 2000 Rs. 3500 Rs.3000 Rs.4000 Accompanying Person (Spouse and Children only)** Rs. 2000 Rs. 2500 Rs.3000 Pre-Conference Workshop Registration Fee With accommodation Without accommodation Rs.1500 Rs. 1000 Rs.2000 Rs.1200 Rs.2500 Rs.1500 Overseas Participants $ 100 $ 120 $150 DD / Cheque No: Bank Name Place Date: Title of Abstract *: Name/s of author/s: Name of the Presenting author: *Paper submitted for: Oral Presentation: Poster Presentation: Oral or Poster Young Scholar Research Paper Award: Yes No Attending Pre-Conference workshop? Yes No Accommodation: Whether accommodation required? (Please tick your requirement) Yes: I accept accommodation provided by local organizing committee No: I need hotel reservation for which I am enclosing required advance amount Or: I am making my own stay arrangement Travel Grant: I am exploring the possibility of getting travel support from my organization : Yes / No Have you received Travel Grant from IASSH in the past : Yes/ No I need travel grant from IASSH : Yes/ No Date: / / Signature: Payment of Registration Fee Filled in Registration form along with the Non-Refundable Registration Fee (as applicable) through a DD drawn in favour of "Indian Association for Social Sciences and Health" or AT PAR CHEQUE or MULTY CITY CHEQUE payable at Mumbai, has to be sent to the following address: IASSH Secretariat, Center for Population, Health and Development, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Dr.M.S.Gore Building (8 th floor), Naoroji Campus, Deonar Farm Road, Deonar, Mumbai- 400088. Ph: 022-25525337. E-mail: iassh2016conf@gmail.com

P A G E 6 ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES/ PUBLICATIONS Papers presented by Dr UV Somayajulu, somayajulu.uv@sigma-india.in Agriculture and Sustainable Development :Some Concerns, at the Regional Dialogue on S& T Policy in the Context of Biotechnology towards Sustainable Development, at Regional Centre for Biotechnology, during Dec 29-30, 2015. Maternity Benefit Schemes in India: Achievements and Concerns, at the National Seminar on Maternity Benefit Schemes in India : Contours and Challenges, held at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, during Dec 18-19, 2015. He also co-chaired a session. Demographic Profile of Parsi Population in India: Some Concerns, at the National Seminar on Religious Demography, held at Council for Culture and Development, Vadodara, during Nov 27-28, 2015. Contraceptive Social Marketing in Asian Countries: Achievements and Lessons Learnt, held at 8th APCRSHR Myanmar International Convention Center II during February 23-26, 2016 Balamurugan J, balasocio@gmail.com Published Article entitled Socio-Economic conditions of the Elderly: A Review, in International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3, pp. 224-234. ISSN: 2249-2496. Participated in the one day seminar on Enhancing the Quality of Academic Research in Higher Educational Institutions (EQARHEI 2016) on 11 th March, 2016. Organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), VIT University, Vellore in Tamil Nadu. Raj Narayan, rajiips2008@gmail.com Pattern of Remittances in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India paper published in Demography India, Vol. 42, No. 1&2 (2013), pp. 93-104 (2015). Differentials and Determinants of Out Migration in Eastern Uttar Pradesh paper accepted in Social Science Spectrum, Vol. 1, No. 4, December 2015. Visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for presenting paper entitled Migration Expectancy in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India in 3 rd Asian Population Conference (APA) on July 27-30, 2015. Rhyddhi Chakraborty, rhyddhi_414@yahoo.co.in June 2016. Capabilities Approach, Backyard Poultry Farming, and Indian Pandemic Plan. Feminist Association of Bioethics. Edinburgh, Scotland (Accepted for Oral Presentation). 2016. Consideration of Health Capability Paradigm to Ensure Equitable Protection through Indian National Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention Program. Eubios Journal of Asian and International Bioethics (EJAIB) 26(1):18-26.

P A G E 7 Vijaya Khader, vijayakhader@gmail.com Balaiah Donta, bdonta2007@yahoo.co.in Research Articles in Journals: Lead Speaker in 31 st Biennial Conference of Home Science Association of India at Dharwad during Jan28th-30 th 2016 Tribute to Prof. John Caldwell Professor John Charles (Jack) Caldwell died on 12th March 2016 at the age of 87 years in Canberra. He was associated with the Department of Demography of Australian National University (ANU) for many decades. Caldwell s seminal work included documentation of the role of mother s education in fertility limitation and child mortality decline and the role of circumcision in inhibiting the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa. He is known for his wealth flows theory, which relates demographic transition theory to changes in intergenerational transfers within the family. He has encouraged and mentored many young scholars from India and good number of them received doctorates from ANU under his able guidance. His anthropological demographic work on south India, particularly on marriage, fertility and contraception, received lot of research attention. He was president of the International Union for Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) and recipient of United Nations Population Award. We pay our tribute to this doyen of Demography. 1.Wagman JA, Donta B, Ritter J, Naik DD, Nair S, Saggurti N, Raj A, Silverman JG. (2016), Husband's Alcohol Use, Intimate Partner Violence, and Family Maltreatment of Low-Income Postpartum Women in Mumbai, India. J Interpers Violence. 2016 Jan 21. pii: 0886260515624235. [Epub ahead of print] 2.Silverman JG, Balaiah D, Decker MR, Boyce SC, Ritter J, Naik DD, Nair S, Saggurti N, Raj A. (2016), Family Violence and Maltreatment of Women During the Perinatal Period: Associations with Infant Morbidity in Indian Slum Communities. Matern Child Health J. 2016 Jan; 20(1):149-57. doi: 10.1007/s10995-015-1814-y. 3.Battala M, Raj A, Ghule M, Nair S, Silverman J, Dasgupta A, Donta B, Saggurti N. (2016), Association between tribal status and spacing contraceptive use in rural Maharashtra, India. Sex Reprod Healthc. 2016 Mar;7:78-80. doi: 10.1016/ j.srhc.2015.11.009. Epub 2015 Dec 8. 4.Reed E, Donta B, Dasgupta A, Ghule M, Battala M, Nair S, Silverman JG, Jadhav A, Palaye P, Saggurti N, Raj A. (2015), Household Debt and Relation to Intimate Partner Violence and Husbands' Attitudes Toward Gender Norms: A Study Among Young Married Couples in Rural Maharashtra, India. Public Health Rep. 2015 Nov-Dec;130 (6):664-71 5.Raj A, Ghule M, Nair S, Saggurti N, Balaiah D, Silverman JG. (2015), Age at menarche, education, and child marriage among young wives in rural Maharashtra, India. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2015 Oct;131 (1):103-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.04.044. Epub 2015 Jul 3.

P A G E 8 Dr. Umakanth Siromani, siromaniumakanth@yahoo.co.in Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Blood Donors towards Voluntary Blood Donation in Vellore District, Tamilnadu, South India, Umakanth S, Thasian T, Rita Isaac, Selvaraj KG, Mammen JJ, Austin Emergency Medicine, 2016;2(2):01-05 Appointed as : Editorial Board Member - Austin Emergency Medicine, Austin Publishing Group, New Jersey, USA. Review Board Member - International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience, OMICS International Journals,Los Angeles, USA Saxena, Prem (premsaxena2004@yahoo.com) & Ahmad Hussein (2016). Evolution of Family Demography, Data Availability, and Usage in Selected Islamic Countries: Socioeconomic, Demographic and Political Perspectives of Muslims in Developing Countries, In Habib Tiliouni and Richard J. Estes (Eds.) Social Progress in the Islamic World Economic, Political, and Ideological Challenges, Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, pp. 401-428. Dr Anand P Ambali, anandambali@yahoo.com Article titled 'Common Issues in ageing -what older people are saying' is published in JEBHM. It is indexed journal Invited faculty at Tenth World congress on Men's Health held in New Delhi on 26-29,February 2016. Inauguration of International Conference on Male Involvement in Improving Women s Sexual and Reproductive Health: Evidences, Actions and Possibilities organized by National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (ICMR) during 28 th February to 2 nd March 2016. Left to Right Dr. Smita Mahale (Director, NIRRH), Dr. R. S. Sharma (Scientist-G, ICMR), Dr. Ravi K. Varma (Regional Director, ICRW, New Delhi), Dr. Balaiah Donta (Scientist-G, NIRRH)

P A G E 9 ANNOUNCEMENTS IIHMR, Bangalore in collaboration with IIM, Ahmedabad is organizing an International Conference to improve overall health care delivery system in primary, secondary and tertiary level. While IIHMR has been consistently ranked number one in Health care education, research & management, IIM Ahmadabad is well renowned in the field of management education. The Economist has ranked IIMA at 56 among the top 100 international B schools in the world that offer full time Management Programs & Research. IIMA s involvement in the health sector started with the establishment of the Public Systems Group in 1975. Centre for Management of Health Services (CMHS) was setup in June 2004. The overall objectives of CMHS are to address the managerial challenges in the delivery of health services. Continuing the legacy of bringing in innovative practices in health care this year we are planning to conduct the International Conference: ADWITYA 2016 in association with IIM Ahmedabad on November 18th & 19th, 2016. Submission of Abstracts 18th August 2016 Notification of Selected abstracts 18th September 2016 Submission of Full paper 18th October 2016 Early Bird Registration closes 18th September 2016 Mobile: +919535942460 Email: conference.bangalore@iihmr.org.in For more details, visit: http://bangalore.iihmr.org NEW BOOKS Demographic Challenges in India by Suresh Sharma, suresh@iegindia.org About the Book In India, demographic transition is taking place at a rapid pace whereby a large share of the population is occupied by the youth and the years to come will usher transformation that neither experience nor history has equipped us for. Therefore, it becomes imperative to focus on the demographic challenges that India has to combat within next few years rather than the coming decades. In this regard, the role of the government and the citizens of the country emerge strongly. India is facing major issues in the provision of basic necessities and providing a minimum standard of living to its growing population. All major problems faced in India like poverty, gender inequality, malnutrition and other social and cultural conflicts are linked with population either directly or indirectly. The contributions in this book capture different aspects of the demographic challenges and draw lessons from state and national level experiences on issues including population stabilization, infant and maternal health, education and gender equality and migration.

P A G E 1 0 Health, Gender and Development: Multi Disciplinary Perspectives Editors S. Siva Raju and T.V. Sekher Published by: B.R. Publishing Corporation, Delhi and IASSH Contents Influence of Health Programmes on Fertility Transition in South India -K.N.M. Raju Health Seeking Behaviour in Rural Odisha (A Comparative Study of Three Districts) -Anjali Dash Access to Healthcare for Women with Locomotor Impairments: Through an Intersectionality Paradigm -Jyotishmita Sarma Reproductive Health and Technology in the Context of Development -P.M.Sandhya Rani Cultural and Environmental Dimensions of Reproductive and Child Health: A Study on the Karbi Tribal Group of North East India -Somenath Bhattacharjee and Raka Bhattacharjee(Roy) Utilisation of Maternal Health Care Services in Tribal Areas: A Case Study in Jharkhand State -Navaneeta Majumder Fertility and Contraceptive Use among Young Married Women: Patterns, Differentials and Determinants -J. Johnsi Effect of Utilisation of Maternal and Child Healthcare Services on Child Nutrition in Uttar Pradesh Evidence from NFHS -3 -UVKV Sastry and P Jayarami Reddy Tracking Public Outlays on Health Care with Focus on Outcomes in Uttar Pradesh -Nomita.P. Kumar Social Determinants of Maternal Health Care in India: A Study of DLHS -3 -Nadiya Muzaffar and Mohammad Akram Micro Financing Self-Help Groups Acts as a Mediator to Educate Women to Be Healthy: Case Study of Rural Nadia, West Bengal -Sharmistha Bhattacharjee Reproductive Health Seeking Behaviour of Socially Excluded Groups of Hindus in Tamil Nadu: A Comparative Analysis -C. Ramanujam, Vendhan Ramanujam and Mugilan Poongkuran Male Participation in Reproductive Health: A Sociocultural Practice in Relation to Policy and Programme in Nepal -Lalkshmi Raj Joshi Gender and Development in Maharashtra State -Rukhsana Tabassum A Non-Governmental Organisation s Effort at Empowerment of Sex-Workers in Kolkata -Bhola Nath Ghosh Efficiency and Productivity Growth of Food Processing Industry in India: A Malmquist Index Approach -Sandeep K. Baliyan, Sanjeev Kumar and Kavita Baliyan Physical Violence among Married Women in Urban Areas of Tamil Nadu: An Analysis of The NFHS- 3 Data -N. Audinarayana and Vidya Balu Domestic Violence on Women: A Case Study Conducted at Margherita Sub-Division, Assam -Upasona Sarmah Dyamics of Migration and Role of Personal and Social Networking at the Time of Migration (A Study of Migrants Living in Delhi's Slums) -Jeetendra Yadav and Chander Shekhar Work Participation of Elderly Persons and its Determinants in a South Indian Urban Setting: A Gender Analysis -N. Audinarayana Arthritis and Hypertension among Aged in India: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Health Status-Raman Mishra & T.V.Sekher

P A G E 1 1 Statistical Survey Design and Evaluating Impact by Tarun Kumar Roy, Rajib Acharya, Arun Kumar Roy Cambridge University Press, New Delhi This book describes two basic designs sampling designs and evaluation designs. In the first part, it details the theory and practical guidelines for application of a variety of sampling designs that can be used in a number of situations in such a way that is easy to comprehend by everyone irrespective of one s proficiency in statistics. In part two, the book gives equal emphasis in discussing various evaluation designs. In addition to their elaboration, it discusses how these designs may be used in different situations such as estimation of cause -effect relationship, allocation of units to achieve balance in treatment arms, or estimation of impact. Another important aspect covered in this book, is the issue of bias in a design, the sources of such biases and ways to overcome them. Finally, the book includes a chapter with a number of case studies from around the world in order to highlight application of the techniques discussed in the book. Main features: 1. The book proposes a new view of social science research and will appeal to those who are uncomfortable with 'soft' and 'hard' approaches 2. The book avoids rigorous mathematical treatments so readers can understand the material without having to wade through complex mathematical formulae 3. The book provides an in-depth treatment of statistical survey designs and evaluation designs for readers interested to acquire theoretical base for application of the two designs 4. An easy to use practical handbook for research practitioners Sr no WELCOME TO NEW LIFE MEMBERS OF IASSH Name Membership No. E-mail Id 1. Mrs Ruksana Jauid Maneri 1100-2. Dr.Siddharth Acharya 1101 siddharth.acharya@gmail.com 3. Dr Gautam Ghosh 1102 gautamkghosh@hotmail.com 4. Dr Sudhakar Patra 1103 sudhakarpatra65@gmail.com 5. Dr.Kabita Kumari Sahu 1104 kabitasahu69@gmail.com 6. Dr.A.K Kuriakose 1105 kurien_ak@hotmail.com 7. Dr.Rajnarayan Ramshankar Tiwari 1106 rajtiwari2810@yahoo.co.in 8. Mrs.N.Kalavathamma 1107 kalaneelam@yahoo.com 9. Ms.Vadranapu Sarada 1108 v.saradadundi@gmail.com 10. Dr.Yashodha T C 1109 dr.yashtalkad@gmail.com 11. Dr.Rajashree Koppad 1110 drrajashreekoppad@yahoo.co.in