ACKNOWLEDGEMENT In the process of completing this thesis proposal, a number of people have helped along the way. The scholar wishes to express her appreciation towards all the staff members who lent their helping hand. The scholar is thankful to her honorable dean, Prof.A.Mohammed Haris, for his
continuous support and encouragement. She is also thankful to the director of the campus, Mr.S.M.Hamid Ali. The scholar would like to express her gratitude towards her principal,
Prof. H.Mohammed Idris for his guidance throughout the project. The scholar is also thankful to her head of department, Prof.T. Sathish Kumar.
She is thankful to Ar. Senthil, Prof. Hari Srinivas, Asst. Prof. Mohamed Afzal
and other panel staff members for their timely discussion, encouragement, unconditional guidance, support and sincere advice throughout the completion of my project. The scholar would like to convey her heartfelt thanks to all the people who have helped through the case studies for the project, with relevant information and assistance. Her sincere gratitude and thanks to her parents and family members, who stood beside her as pillars of support, throughout, providing their continuous motivation.
AISHWARYA RAJASEKAR