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Prabhavathi, University Librarian coordinated the programme and welcomed the guests and
participants. Prof. V. Durga Bhavani, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor inaugurated the programme with lighting

of traditional lamp along with Prof. P. Vijayalakshmi, Registrar, Dr. D. Prabhavathi, University Librarian
and Mr. Manoj Kumar K, Scientist D (CS), INFLIBNET Centre. In her inaugural address, she stressed upon
improvement of quality of research, how the research has become challenging in the current scenario
and how important it is to use the plagiarism checkers for Ph.D. theses as well as for research
papers/articles. Prof. P. Vijayalakshmi opined that such types of awareness-cum-demonstration not

only guide the research community in right direction but also help in improving quality of research
ultimately benefiting the society. Mr. Manoj Kumar spoke about the importance of Shodhganga,
utilization of plagiarism detection software and participation of Indian Universities in Shodhganga. 150
participants including faculty members and research scholars from various departments of University
attended the programme. Prof. S. Jyothi, Department of Computer Science and Dr. D. Prabhavathi,

University Librarian extended a warm vote of thanks to the INFLIBNET Centre, University authorities
and all the participants.

8.4. One-day User Awareness Programme on Shodhganga and URKUND: A Plagiarism
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Detection Tool, Periyar University, Salem, 9 August, 2016
One-day User Awareness Programme on Shodhganga and URKUND: A Plagiarism Detection Tool was
organized by Periyar University, Salemin collaboration with INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar on 9
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August 2016 at Periyar University, Salem. Prof Dr. M. Manivannan, Registrar welcomed guests and
participants. Dr. Swaminathan, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor inaugurated the programme in presence of Dr.
M. Manivannan, Registrar, Dr. S Leela, Controller of Examination, Dr. N. Subramanian, University
Librarian and Mr. Manoj Kumar K., Scientist D (CS), INFLIBNET Centre. In his inaugural address, Dr.
Swaminathan stated that Periyar University is one of the prominent member of INFLIBNET Centre and

contributed all theses into Shodhganga and established ETD Lab in the University Library and now the
University is going to implement the URKUND software for plagiarism detection. Mr. Manoj Kumar
delivered keynote address. During the technical session, he also made a presentation and live
demonstration on URKUND: Plagiarism Detection Software. He discussed various features of the
software and its importance and benefits to the academic community especially for the research

supervisors to improve the quality of research work. More than 350 participants including faculty
members and research scholars from various departments of University attended the programme. Dr.
N. Subramanian, University Librarian coordinated the programme and extended a warm vote of thanks
at the end of the programme.

8.5. One-day User Awareness Programme on Shodhganga and URKUND: A Plagiarism
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Detection Tool, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, 12 August, 2016

One-day User Awareness Programme on Shodhganga and URKUND: A Plagiarism Detection Tool was
organized by Central University of Kerala in collaboration with the INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar on
12 August 2016 at Central University Auditorium, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod. Dr. P.
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