Kanagaraj Easwaran

Prof. Kanagaraj Easwaran is a Professor in the Department of Social Work at Mizoram University, distinguished for his deep commitment to Indian knowledge systems and Dharmic values. With a Ph.D. from Annamalai University and over two decades of research experience, he specializes in tribal, rural, and urban community development, social inclusion, sustainable livelihoods, and social network analysis. Prof. Easwaran’s scholarship stands out for its Indic approach, advocating the integration of traditional philosophical frameworks and indigenous perspectives into social work education and research. His leadership emphasizes ethical standards rooted in dharma, promoting social justice, equity, and inclusion through both academic and community engagement. Widely published and recognized for his contributions, Prof. Easwaran seeks to Indianize and decolonize social work, transforming it to reflect India’s civilizational ethos and cultural wisdom.