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About Pondicherry University

Pondicherry University is one of the fastest growing Central Universities in the country with a mission to train young minds to excel in diverse careers and contribute to nation building through quality education and by creating ample scope for path-breaking research works. The University, established by an Act of Parliament in the year 1985, has grown from strength to strength in all avenues over the years. Globally, Pondicherry University has etched the imprint of a world-class academic institution for its remarkable research outputs and sterling on-campus placement record. Students and research scholars pan India and abroad find PU a preferred centre for learning which is evident from the overwhelming responses of applicants for admissions every academic season. There are 15 Schools, 55 Departments and 2 Community Colleges located in six campuses in Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam, Lakshadweep, and Port Blair offering courses in consonance with the requirements and spirit of the contemporary societal dynamics and meeting varied educational needs, leading to exciting and lucrative careers.
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The Vision of the Department is to act as a change agent for principled, socially responsible, and creative leadership in Tourism education, industry, consultancy, and research by providing value and need-based quality education for present and future business and academic leaders; and advance research and outreach programmes for the larger cause of tourism industry and academia.

The Mission of DTS is to strive a great deal to attain the goal of inspiring students and scholars to gear-up for facing the industrial and career challenges and enriching the best tourism management practices and providing platforms for young leaders to demonstrate their leadership skills and acumen and teaching them values and ethics for serving the society honestly and in a committed manner by:

    • Designing distinctive programmes which are relevant, contemporary, and participative;
    • Developing individuals personally as well as professionally;
    • Promoting practical management skills alongside theoretical business knowledge;
    • Generating cutting-edge research, both theoretical and actionable;
    • Fostering a vibrant and entrepreneurial business culture; and
    • Delivering pragmatic solutions to the industry that are expected to address sustainable and responsible tourism issues.

Core Team @ Pondicherry University

Sampada Kumar Swain (1)

Dr. Sampada Kumar Swain

Professor and Project Coordinator

Prof AnuChandran RC (PY)

Prof Anu Chandran RC

Professor and Head, Project Co-Coordinator

Dr Sibi P S (PY)

Dr Sibi P S

Professor & Deputy DSW

Dr Sherry Abraham (PY)

Dr Sherry Abraham

Associate Professor

Dr. Y Venkata Rao (PY)

Dr. Y Venkata Rao

Professor and DSW