Dr. Sreevalsa Kolathayar contributed two chapters on Lakshadweep and Kerala along with other experts in the book titled "Geotechnical Characteristics of Soils and Rocks of India" published by CRC Press edited by Prof Sanjay K Shukla from ECU Australia. This book is one of its kind due to its comprehensive nature covering the geotechnical details of all states and UTs in India.