Geography

About Geography Department

The Department of Geography, Sri Venkateswara University was established in the year 1972. Geography is a unique discipline integrating subjects from social sciences, Sciences and Technology which unfolds the hidden relations of society in space. Initially, Geographical knowledge was constructed around the physical basis of Geography and in course of time Geographical studies have expanded their focus on to human relations. As the time passed, the innovations in various fields of knowledge have had a definite impact on the subject and it started gearing itself up to face the new challenges. At end of the 20th century, the departments in the field of information Technology (IT) had a decisive influence in the making the subject relevant. In fact, the subject is redlining itself to face the challenges of globalization. Today, the subject is restructuring itself by integrating the new technologies. Geographical Information System (GIS), Remote Sensing, Photogrammentry etc., in course of time may emerge as the most important spatial science. The Revision of syllabus under CBCS system is suitable for the Research and Employment of the Students.

The department Received Grants under BSR and SAP Schemes. The Grants utilizing for strengthen the teaching and research facilities such as establishment of Remote Sensing and GIS laboratories with latest software’s and other infrastructural facilities like power supply, LCD Projectors, water supply, Department Library and the strengthening of the existing cartographic lab. In this Department 48 M.Phil and 49Ph.D Degrees were awarded, more than 40 books are published in national and International.

Faculty Details

S.No.	Name	Designation
1.	Dr. N. Chendrayudu	Associate Professor
2.	Dr. M. Reddi Bhaskara Reddy	Associate Professor & Head
3.	Dr. Y. Sujatha	Assistant Professor & B.O.S. Chairman