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Dr. Rabindra Garada
Name: Dr. Rabindra Garada
Designation: Associate Professor and Head
Qualification: M.A & M.Phil (J.N.U. New Delhi ) and Ph.D. (Utkal University) in Sociology.
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Social movement in democracy, Social implications of  mining Industries and power projects, Coastal and non-coastal development disparity, Development discourses, displacement caused resettlement & rehabilitation policy, Gender induced sexual violence, development project caused Gender dislocation, Sociological perspectives and theories, Discourse on Dalit liberation and emancipation, Forest rights act & community conservation, Livelihood displacement and reconstruction.

Utkal University, Bhubaneswar 2002 -2011 Ph.D.
Department: P.G. Dept. of Sociology
Thesis Title: Development Induced Displacement: Rehabilitation and Resettlement in the Mining and Industrial Projects of Orissa
Areas: Odisha
Advisor: Prof. Balgovind Baboo
Jawaharlal Nehru University (J.N.U.), New Delhi 1993 -1996  M.Phil.
Department: Centre for the Study of Social Systems (CSSS) J.N.U., Delhi
Thesis Title: ”Development and Underdevelopment in Orissa: A Sociological Study”
Areas: Odisha
Advisor: Prof. Nandu Ram
Jawaharlal Nehru University (J.N.U.), New Delhi 1991 –  1993 M.A.
Department: Centre for the Study of Social Systems (CSSS)  J.N.U., Delhi
Thesis Title:
Areas:
Advisor:
Utkal University, Bhunbaneswar 1989 – 1991 Bachelor of Arts (Political Science Hons.)
Department: Department of Political Science, B.J.B College, Bhubaneswar
U.G.C 1994-1995 UGC-NET and J.R.F
Subject: Sociology
Utkal University 2013 Associate Professor
Utkal University 2008 Reader
Utkal University 1996 Lecturer

(1996-2006)
M.A. Part-I & Part-II
Paper-2- Indian Social system
Paper -5-Social change in India
Paper-6-Sociological Theories
Paper-8-Rural sociology and rural development
M.Phil. Paper-II- Indian Social system
M.A. & M.Phil. Project work

(2007-2009)
M.A. (Semesters-II&IV)
Paper -8. Sociology of Movement
Paper-14. Gender and Society
M.Phil. Paper-2- Indian Social system
M.A. & M.Phil. Project work
M.A. (Semesters-I&III)
Paper-2-Research Methods
Paper-3- Perspectives on Indian Society
Paper-9-Theoretical perspectives in sociology

(2010-2014)
M.A. (Semesters-II&IV)
Paper 7.Sociology of change and development
Paper 8.Sociology of Movement
Paper13.Sociological Theory
Paper 15.Urban Sociology
M.A. Project work
M.A. (Semesters-I&III)
Paper-2-Research Methods
Paper-3- Perspectives on Indian Society
Paper-9-Theoretical Perspectives
M.Phil.
Paper-I- Theory
Paper-II- Indian Social System
M.Phil. Project work

(2014-2015)
M.A. (Semesters-II&IV)
Paper-8. Advanced Sociological Theories
Paper-14.Sociology of Environment and Climate Change
Paper-17. Sociology of Development Induced Displacement and Rehabilitation & Resettlement
M.Phil.
Paper-III-Sociology of Development /Women’s Studies
M.A. & M.Phil. Project work
M.A. (Semesters-I&III)
Paper-2- Perspectives on Indian Society
Paper -4-Classical Sociological Tradition
Paper-11- Urban Sociology
M.Phil.
Paper-I- Modern Sociological Theory and Methods
Paper-II- Indian Social system

(2016-2023)
M.A Sociology
Semester-I
SOC-C-2: Perspectives on Indian Society
SOC-C-4: Classical Sociological Tradition
Semester-II
SOC-C-8: Advanced Sociological Theories
Semester-III
SOC -C-11: Urban Sociology
Semester-IV
SOC-C-17: Sociology of Development Induced Displacement and Rehabilitation& Resettlement
M.A. Project work
M.Phil Sociology
Semester-I
SOC-1: Theory and Method
SOC-2: Indian Social System
Semester-II
SOC-3: Sociology of Development
M.Phil. Project work

Ph.D thesis

Title: “Development Induced Displacement: Rehabilitation and Resettlement in the Mining and Industrial Projects of Orissa” (unpublished)
Departmental Research Committee: Department of Sociology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar
Name of the Advisor (Guide):Prof. Balgovind Baboo
Book Chapters

  • Garada, Rabindra (2021) Contextualizing the Social Isolation of Elderly: A Case of Western Odisha, in M.R.Debata, S.K.Das& A.K.Patra (ed.) Marginalisation to Mainstreaming by State Institute for Rural Development &Panchayati Raj PR&DW Department. Govt. of Odisha. (Co-Author).
  • Garada, Rabindra (2021) Queer Movement with special reference to India, IGNOU Publication, New Delhi.(First Author).
  • Garada, Rabindra (2020) Ebb and Flow of Social Movements in Liberal Democracy in Ghosh, B. (ed.) Social Movements: Concepts, Experiences and Concerns, SAGE Publication. ISBN: 9789353287399.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2021) Contemporary Women’s Movements in India, IGNOU Publication, New Delhi. (First Author).
  • Garada, Rabindra (2020) Concepts, Issues and Approaches to Social Movements in Ghosh, B. (ed.) Social Movements: Concepts, Experiences and Concerns, SAGE Publication. Co-Author). ISBN:  9353287391.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2018) Planning and Facilitating Small Group Learning: An Innovative Tool for Supplementing Traditional Teaching’’ Education with Innovation” V. Goswami,&R. Jain (ed.) Innovation and Education, Studium Press (India) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. ISBN: 9789385046049. (Co-Author).
  • Garada, Rabindra (2016) Gender Dynamics of Mining caused Landlessness and Joblessness: A Case of MCL Talcher, Odisha, in S. Nayak (ed.) Gender Dynamics: The Emerging Frontiers: Research India Publication, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-84443-71-9.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2016) Mining induced Homelessness and Assetlessness and Gender: A Case of Coal Mines at Talcher, Odisha in S. Nayak (ed.) Whither Women: A Shift from Endowment to Empowerment, Edupedia Publication, NewDelhi. ISBN: 978-1-5237-2411-6
  • Garada, Rabindra 2015) Development Discourse, Exclusion and Displaced Communities: A Case of Odisha in edited book “Communities and Social Development in India”, Delhi: Avon Publication ISBN: 9789381839706 (First Author).
  • Garada, Rabindra (2015) Positioning Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of Odisha in a Globalised Scenario-A Challenge in edited book “Dynamics of Development and Social Exclusion in India”, SSDN, Publication, New Delhi, ISBN: 9789383575619.

Journal Publications:

  • Deep, Panchanan,  Garada, Rabindra & Bibhar, Shiba Shankar (2023) Caste based Violence and Dalit Agitation: A Study of Ganda Community in Western Odisha. Dogo Rangsang Research Journal, Vol. 14, Page. No. 255-269.

  • Sahoo, Amulya and Rabindra Garada (2022). Coal Mining Induced Development and Livelihood Challanges: A Critical Introspection. Education and Society, Volume 45, No. 04,(UGC Care List Journal) ISSN: 2278-6864.
  • Garada, Rabindra & S. Samal (2021). Coping Behaviour of the Elderly: Understanding Adaptive Styles against Old-Age Insecurities, Quest Journals Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science, Volume 9, Issue 7, pp: 10-17, ISSN: 2321-9467. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2020) ‘Interrogating the Trends of Rural Development and Social Transformation in South Asia’: A Report, Indian Anthropologist, Vol. 50, Issue 1 & 2, ISSN: 09700927. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2019) Literacy Disparity in Odisha: A Zonal Analysis, International Journal of Applied Social Science, Volume 6, Issue 3, pp. 647-658 (UGC approved Journal), ISSN : 2394-1405. View
  • Garada, Rabindra(2019) Diversion Based Irrigation and Livelihood Reconstruction: A Case of Settled Land Oustees in Western Odisha, The Eastern Anthropologist, Volume 72, Issue 1 & 2, pp.212-224, ISSN: 0012-8686. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2019). Understanding India’s Forest Land Rights through Spatial Justice Framework – A Policy Analysis of the Forest Rights Act 2006, International Journal of Applied Social Science, Volume 6, Issue 2, pp.413-42 (UGC approved Journal), ISSN : 2394-1405. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2018). Boat Automation and Fishery Livelihood: A Case of Chilika Lake in Odisha, Environment, Development and Sustainability, Volume 20, Issue 5, ISSN: 1387-585X, pp. 2399-2414. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2018). Mining caused Land Acquisition And Livelihood Displacement: A Case of Opencast Coal Mining Project at Talcher Coalfield, Odisha, International Journal of Applied Social Science, Volume 5, Issue 5, pp 518-533,  (UGC approved Journal), ISSN : 2394-1405. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2017) Tribal Land Rights and Kotgarh Wild Life Sanctuary in Odisha: Issues and Concerns, IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Volume 22, Issue 7, pp. 25-31. ISSN: 2279-0845. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2016) Forest Rights Act & Community Conservation Initiatives in Odisha: Exploring an Alternative Regime of Forest Governance, Journal of Politics & Governance, Volume 5, Issue 3, pp. 35-47. ISSN: 2278473X. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2015) Changing Environment and Health Hazard of Displaced Families: A Case of NTPC, Kaniha, Odisha (India), IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Volume 20, Issue 7, pp.86-92. ISSN: 2279-0845. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2015) Interrogating the Development Discourses: A Sociological Introspection, IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Volume 20, Issue 3, pp. 58-67. ISSN: 2279-0845. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2015) Gandhism, Ambedkarism and Marxism: An Analytical Discourse for Dalit Liberation and Emancipation,  GJHSS (Sociology & Culture), Volume 15, Issue 4, pp23-34. ISSN: 0975-587X. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2015) Dynamics of Macro-Sociological Theories: A Critical Reflection in Indian Context, IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Volume, 20, Issue 4, pp 61-70. ISSN: 2279-0845. View
  • Garada, Rabindra(2015)Development Project Caused Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy: Overviews on Dam Projects in Odisha, IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science, Volume  20, Issue 3, pp. 89-97. ISSN: 2279-0845. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2015) Land Tenure System and Land Settlement, Status of Legally Landless Tribal in Koraput: A Case Study of Kapsiput Village, Odisha, GJHSS (Geography, Geo-Sciences, Environmental Disaster Management), Volume 15, Issue 3, pp. 45-53, ISSN: 0975-587X. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2015) Coal Mining Environment and Health Problems: A Case of MCL affected Household at Talcher, Odisha, Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), Volume 20, Issue 5, pp. 89-96, ISSN: 2279-0845. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2015) Rethinking Modern Sociological Theories: An Analytical Synthesis of Their Ontology, Epistemology and Methodology, Global Journal of Human-Social Science, Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 43-54, ISSN: 0975-587X. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2013) Contextualizing the Emerging Issues and Dilemmas of Displaced Ecosystem People: A Case of Coal Mining Industry at Talcher, Odisha. Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR), Volume 12, Issue 4, pp. 22-31, ISSN: 2279-0845. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2013) Inclusive Interpretation of Sex, Gender and Sexuality Versus Sexual Violence against women, Global Journal of Human Social Science (Sociology & Culture), Volume 13, Issue 5, pp. 59-69, ISSN: 0975-587X. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2013) Beyond Structural-Functional Perspective: A Critical Heart Searching For Dalit, Tribal and Gender in Indian Sociology, IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Volume 16, Issue 6, pp. 7-18. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2013) Dynamics of Coal Mining Caused Environmental Crisis versus Displaced Peoples’ Question of Survival: A Case of Talcher Coal Belt, Odisha, GJHSS, Volume 13, Issue 6, pp. 35-46. ISSN: 0975-587X. View
  • Garada, Rabindra (2012) Industry versus Regional Development: A Case Study of Odisha, Deliberative Research, Volume15, Issue 1, pp.1-15 . ISSN: 09761136.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2012) The Myth of Compensation for Land Acquisition: A Case of Displaced People of Talcher, Odisha, Fourth World, Volume 29 & 30, pp.101-119. ISSN: 09716653.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2012) Dimensions and Factors of Imbalanced Agricultural Development: A Case of Coastal and Non-Coastal Zones in Odisha, Deliberative Research, Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 95-116. ISSN: 09761136.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2011) Socio-Economic Dimensions of Regional Backwardness: A Case of Eastern Ghat Zone of Odisha. Utkal Historical Research Journal, Volume 24, pp 95-116. ISSN: 09762132

Conference Publication (Presented/Published in proceedings):

Contextualising the insider and inner perspectives of Gandhian Satyagarha: A Sociological Introspection in an international conference titled “Gandhian Ideals and practices: An Instrument of Social change” on 27.Nov.2019 organised by Ekamra College , Bhubaneswar

  • Garada, Rabindra (2013) The Question of Softening the Hard Reality of the “live in Relationship” and Women’s right to maintenance: A Sociological Introspection” in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Live in Relationship and Rights to Maintenance organized by University Law College, Utkal University, Odisha.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2013) “Interrogating Corporate Social Responsibility: A Case of Coal Mines at Talcher” presented” in National Seminar on “Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Society and Environment organized by organized by P.G.Department of Public Administration, Utkal University in Hotel, Empire, Odisha.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2008) “Sexuality and Sexual Exploitation: A Socio-Psychological Interpretation” in UGC sponsored National seminar on Gender Issues and Problems of Women in India organized by Sri SathyaSai College for Women, Bhubaneswar.

Edited Books:

  • Garada, Rabindra (2015) Dynamics of Development and Social Exclusion in India, New Delhi: SSDN Publisher & Distributor, ISBN-9789383575619.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2015) Social Communities and Development in India (2015) Avon Publication, New Delhi: ISBN-9789381839706.

Research Books:

  • Garada, Rabindra (2012) Opencast Coal Mining Induced Land Acquisition: A Study on Land Oustees at Talcher Coalfield, Odisha, Germany: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, ISBN:978-3659209703
  • Garada, Rabindra (2014) Development Disparity between Coastal and Non-Coastal zones, New Delhi: SSDN Publisher & Distributor, ISBN-9789383575619

Text Books:

  • Garada, Rabindra (2021) BSO-12: BLOCK-03 Social Movements In India – Women’s Movement In India, Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur, http://egyanagar.osou.ac.in/slm-BASO-12-Block-03.html.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2021) BSO-12: BLOCK-02 Social Movements In India – Backward Castes & Tribal Movement in India, http://egyanagar.osou.ac.in/slm-BASO-12-Block-02.html.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2016) SM 07: Democracy and Social Movements, E-PG PATHSHALA (National Mission on Education through Information and Communication and Technology (NMEICT) under Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2016) SM 04: Approaches to Social Movement, E-PG PATHSHALA (National Mission on Education through Information and Communication and Technology (NMEICT) under Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2016) (Editor) Rural Social Institutions (DRD-–(b-2),Odisha State Open University. Government of Odisha.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2016) (Editor) Rural Social Society (DRD-–(b-1) Odisha State Open University. Government of Odisha.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2016) (Editor) Concept and Importance of Gender Studies (DRD-(b-5),Odisha State Open University. Government of Odisha.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2007) (editor of Odia translated Sociology book) Block-1- Understanding Sociology in ESO-11 -Study of Society: IGNOU pub. ISBN 9788126614846, New Delhi.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2007) (editor ofOdia translated Sociology book) Block- 2 Groups and Institutions in ESO-11 -Study of Society: IGNOU, pub. ISBN, 9788126614854, New Delhi.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2007) (editor of Odia translated Sociology book) Block- 4 Economic Processes in ESO-11 -Study of Society: IGNOU, pub.ISBN, 9788126612870, New Delhi.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2007) (editor of Odia translated Sociology book) Block- 5 Political Processes in ESO-11 -Study of Society: IGNOU, pub. ISBN, 9788126614889 New Delhi.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2007) (editor ofOdia translated Sociology book) Block- 6 Culture and Religion in ESO-11 -Study of Society: IGNOU, pub. ISBN: 9788126632848, New Delhi.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2007) (editor ofOdia translated Sociology book) Block- 7 Social Structure in ESO-11 -Study of Society: IGNOU, pub.ISBN 9788126614900 New Delhi.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2007) (editor of Odia translated Sociology book) Block- 8 Social Control, Change and Development in ESO-11 -Study of Society: IGNOU, pub. ISBN: 9788126632855, New Delhi.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2004) (Editor of Odia translated Sociology Book) Block-2-Family, Marriage and Kinship in ESO-12 –Society in India: IGNOU, pub. ISBN: 9788126612061New Delhi.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2004) (Editor of Odia translated Sociology Book) Block–5-Caste and Class in ESO-12 –Society in India: IGNOU, pub. ISBN 9788126612096New Delhi.
  • Garada, Rabindra (2004) (Editor of Odia translated Sociology Book) Block- 8- Social Change in ESO-12 –Society in India: IGNOU, pub. ISBN: 9788126612126, New Delhi.

Selected Unrefereed Reports:

  • Rabindra Garada (2019) International Conference titled “Interrogating the Trends of Rural Development and Social Transformation in South Asia” ISS e-Newsletter Volume 7, No. 2 & 3, May- Dec, p-42-44 (under Indian Sociological Society).

(i) Ph.D students guided

Sl.

No.

Name of the Scholar Awarded Degree
/ Under Guidance
Topic of PhD Thesis Registration Number Fellowship Received if any During Research
1. Swagatika Samal Awarded Problems of Insecurity among Senior Citizens: A comparative Study of The Elderly Living With Families and Institutions in The District of Sambalpur, Orissa. 06-Social Work-2007-08

Date: 22-09-2008

2. Pratap Kishore Mohanty Under Guidance (Continuing) Forest Rights Act, 2006 and its Implication for the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers- A Case Study of Odisha. 05-Sociology 2015-16
3. Sasmita Ojha  Awarded Tribal health culture and reproductive health status of tribal women in Odisha (Co-guide). 03-Sociology-2016-17 JRF
4. Maitree Padhi Under Guidance (Continuing) Reproductive health status of the adolescents in urban slums: A case study in Odisha. 04-Sociology 2015-16
5. Rajeshwar Mahanand Under Guidance (Continuing) Modern Education and Socio-cultural Life style of the Primitive Bondas of Koraput district of Odisha. 01-Sociology 2013-14 JRF
6. Panchanan Deep Under Guidance (Continuing) Social Movement and Social Transformation: A Sociological study of Dalit Movement in Odisha. 09, Sociology 2019-2020 JRF
7. Amulya Sahoo Under Guidance (Continuing) Impact of Coal Mining on Health and Livelihood of Land Oustees and Non- Oustees in Talcher Region, Odisha.  –
8. Shubhasmita Bhoi Under Guidance (Continuing) Identity Issues And Challenges For Transgender Persons: A Sociological Study in Smart City Bhubaneswar 2021-22 JRF

(ii) M.Phil students guided

Sl No Name of the Scholar Year award of Degree Topic of  MPhil  Thesis
1 Preeti Das 2023 Challenges of Beauty Parlour Entrepreneurship: A Case Study Of Women Entrepreneurs in the Smart City Bhubaneswar
2 Mandakini Samant Ray 2022 Living Condition of Juvenile Delinquents: A Study of Female Juvenile Inmates of Special Observation Home, Berhampur
3 Nikita Singh 2022 Socio-Psychological Issues of Incarcerated Women: A Sociological Study in Nari Bandi Niketan, Sambalpur
4 Lohit Kumar Das 2020 Reverse Migration during Pandemic: A Sociological Study (submitted)
5 MadhusmitaSahoo 2019 Challenges and Opportunities of Informal Workers in Beach Tourism: A Sociological Study at Puri Sea Beach
6 DandiHembrum 2018 Gated community and Neighbourhood Relationship in Smart City, Bhubaneswar
7 Rama Chandra Behera 2018 Changing Status of Female Workers Involved in Urban Informal Sector: A Sociological Study of Capital City, Bhubaneswar.
8 AshaLataPradhan 2017 Occupational and educational mobility among scheduled castes in the state of Odisha
9 BikramadityaBehera 2016 Sociological study on Children With Intellectual Disability: A Case Study in Bhubaneswar Study
10 Harita Mishra 2016 People’s participation in solid waste management: Sociological case study In Puri Town
11 AdarsiniGarada 2016 Impact of Kasturba Gandhi BalikaVidyalaya (KGBV) on Girl’s education: A Case Study in Alligam and Pujariput villages
12 IswariIspita 2015 Educational status od the slum women: A Sociological study on PatyharaBandha on Bhubaneswa
13 JamunaParida 2015 A Sociological study of Manual Scavenger in Bhubaneswar
14 Minitikandi 2015 Violence against Women in Slum: A Sociological study on Patyharabandha Slum Bhubaneswar
15 SitaramBehera 2014 Socio-Economic Conditions of Rural Migrants in Urban Slum: A Sociological Study of Bhubaneswar, Odisha
16 JayadevPalei 2014 Impact of Integrated Child Development Schemes in Urban Slum: A Case of Bapujinagar in Bhubaneswar
17 Damadaranaik 2014 Changing Patterns of Tribal livelihood: A Sociological study in Banspal Block of Keonjhar District in Odisha
18 Gayatri Dhal 2012-13 2013 Panchayat Extension in Scheduled Area: A Case Study of Kalinganagar, Jajpr
19 Smita Malik 2013 The Role of NRHM in Arresting Material Mortality and Achieving Maternal Health: A Case Study in Bhadrak District
20 JaydevPalei 2013 Impact of Integrated Child Development Scheme in Urban Slum: A Case Study of Bapujinagar in Bhubanesar
21 BabajiCharanMallick 2011 Awareness of Female Student on Domestic Violence : A Sociological Study of the Student in BrahmesarMahavidyalayaDharmakirty, Puri
22 Pradipta Kumar Parida 2011 2011 Gram Sabha: A Sociological Study of Grass Roots of Democracy
23 Subhasri P. Jena 2010 A Project Report on Women Empowerment: A Sociological Study
24 Ashok Kumar Digal 2010 Study on Impact of Watershed Project on the Livelihood of People. A Special Reference to Sohela Block, Bargarh District
25 SucharitaLenka 2009 People’s participation in Environment Enrichment
26 SangitaSushreeNayak 2007 Juvenile Delinquency in the Slums of Cuttack City: A Sociological Study
27 BiswanathSethi 2007 A Sociological Diagnosis of the Harijan-Adivasi Communal Conflict in the District of Phulbani, Kandhamal, Odisha
28 AnanyaPalit 2007 Women with Disability Achievers: Acase study in the city of Bhubaneswar
29 PriyankaMallick 2006 A Sociological Study of Intergenerational Conflict Between Adolescents and their Parents
30 RojaliniSahoo 2005-06 2006 Empowerment & Gender Equality through Self Help Groups: A Sociological Exploration in Khurda District
31 SurabiRath 2003 Malnutrition: A Health Problem of Rural Women (With Specific Reference to the Married Women of Lower Middle Class Family of KajallaiPalli Village, Odogaon block, Nayagarh District)
32 Prabhat Kumar Mishra 2000-01 2001 Changing Role of Women in Agriculture : A Sociological Study on Kendrapada District of Odisha
33 Ellora Roy 2000 Changing Social Organization of Puri Pandas. A Sociological Study of Priests in Puri
34 SmitaBiswal 1997 Job Orientation among Women and its Impact on Family: A Study on Educated Working Women.
35 HaladharSethi 1997 Role of Sarapancha in Gram Panchayat

Research Projects Undertaken:

  • Forest Fire Crisis in forest divisions of Odisha, PCCF&HOFF, Forest Department, Govt. of Odisha, 2019.

Invited Lectures:

Sl. No. Title of Lecture/
Academic Session
Title of Conference/
Seminar etc.
Date  Organized by International/
National
1 Liberation of Dalit: An Introspection on Ambedkarism, Gandhism and Marxism Birth Anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, 14-04-2012 NISWASS, Bhubaneswar. State level
2 Chaired Session on Chronic poverty in Odisha Eradicating Chronic Poverty in Odisha: Policy Issues and Challenges 23.12.2014 Kalinga Institute of Social sciences, KIIT University. International
3 Chaired Session 1 on Buddha’s approach to Social Justice Relevance of Buddha’s Pragmatic Approach: Human Freedom, Social Justice and Equality in Contemporary India 16-05-2015 NISWASS, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. National
4 Social Media and Indian society Impact of Social Media on Indian society 23. 12. 2015 – 24. 12. 2015 Pattamundai College, Kendrapada. National
5 Research methodology for academic project Skill building for academic project management in social sciences 23.11.2015 Department of public administration, Utkal University. University
6 Chaired a Session  of RC-13- Science, Technology and Society 41th Sociological Conferences, 29. 12. 2015 ISS, at KIIT, KIIS, Bhubaneswar. National
7  “Civic Education for Sustainable Development” Civic Education for Sustainable Development 19. 12. 2016 Department of Economics and Sociology of Neelamadhab Mahavidyalaya,Kantilo, Nayagarh, Odisha. National
8  “Mining induced Displacement and Ecosystem People” “Mining induced Displacement and Ecosystem People” 23. 03. 2017 Department of Sociology, Central University of Orissa. Symposium
9  “Jeffrey C. Alexander and Neo-functionalism” Advance sociological theory and Neo-functionalism 23. 03. 2017 Department of Sociology, Central University of Orissa, Koraput. University
10 Delivered in invited “Family Suicide” Debate “Sudhuruni Samaj” Dabate“Family Suicide” 15. 06. 2018 News world Odisha T.V. State level
11 Orientation on Vision, guiding principles and  strategy of National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) Orientation/Capsule-1 Training programs for the ULB /para statal functionaries of Odisha 23 May 2018 Organized by the Housing and Urban Development Department, Govt. of Odisha. State level
12 Invited by Kanak T.V on a special discussion related to “Dead Body and Cultural Sanction- A question of Humanity” Dead Body and Cultural Sanction 01. 08. 2018. Organized by the Kanak T.V. State level
13  “Coal Mining Development Vs Displaced Eco-System People”. Coal Mining Development Vs Displaced Eco-System People 12.1.2018 Baba Bhairabananda Autonomous Mahavidyalaya, Chandikhole. National
14  “Gandhism, Ambedkarism and Marxism: An Analytical Discourse for Dalit Liberation and Emancipation”  Gandhism, Ambedkarism and Marxism 29.07.2019 Organised by Department of Sociology, Central University of Orissa, Koraput. Extramural lecture
15 Invited by Kanak T.V  on a Discussion About S.C. Decision on Ayodhya Verdict S.C. Decision On Ayodhya Verdict, 9th  Nov 2019 Kanak T.V. State level
16 Development Projects and Social Transformation Interrogating The Trends of Rural Development and Social Transformation in South Asia October 2nd-4th , 2019 Organised by Sociology Department, U.U. , in collaboration with Indian Sociological Society, New Delhi. International
17  Contemporary women’s movement in India “ Contemporary women’s movement in India 27.3. 2019 Baba Bhairabananda Autonomous Mahavidyalaya, Chandikhole. National
18 Dynamics of Gandhian Movement: A Sociological Introspection Extramural Lecture on Dynamics of Gandhian Movement: A Sociological Introspection, 16.11.2019 Department of Sociology, Kamala Nehru Women’s college, Bhubaneswar. College
19 Chaired a session on Leisure and Social Development in Post Modern Era: Contemporary Issues And Challenges, Leisure and Social Development 2-4 December, 2019 University of Lucknow, Lucknow. International
20  “Gandhian approach to Movement” Extramural lecture on“Gandhian approach to Movement”

 

15.12.2019 Baba Bhairabananda Autonomous Mahavidyalaya, Chandikhole. National
21 Contextualising the insider and inner perspectives of Gandhian Satyagarha: A Sociological Introspection Gandhian Ideals and practices: An Instrument of Social change 27.Nov.2019 Ekamra College , Bhubaneswar. International
22 Ethical Issues in Social Science Research. Research methodology workshop for M.Phil & Ph.D research  scholars in social sciences 19.02.2020 KISS University and sponsored by ICSSR New Delhi. National
23 Challenges of Ethical Issues in Social Science Research” Challenges of Ethical Issues in Social Science Research 24th February, 2020 Department of Sociology, Central University of Orissa, Koraput. Symposium
24 Covid-19 Pandemic; A Sociological Introspection Social and cultural challenges during Covid-19 pandemic in Indian society 27-29  July 2020 Department of social sciences, Fakir Mohan University. National
25 Rural Development and  Nation Building Role of Rural Development in Nation Building” 8th February, 2021. MBA in RM Department Chandihole, UU. New Campus. University
26 Sustainable Development Goals and Rural Management “Sustainable Development Goals and Rural Management” 19th February, 2021 MBA in RM Department Chandikhole, U.U. New Campus. University
27 Violence against Women: A Sociological Introspection A Symposium on “Violence against Women” on the eve of International Women’s’ Day  8th  March, 2021 MBA in R.M Department Chandikhole, UU. New Campus. University
28 Role of SHGS in Women’s Livelihood” A two-day workshop on “SHGs and Women’s Livelihood” March 16 & 17, 2021. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. University
29 Conceptual Reflections on Development  Marginalisation and Displacement Symposium

On Development  Marginalisation and Issus of Displacement

30.6.2021 Department of Sociology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar. University
30 Impact of changing social behavior on family values Impact of changing social behavior on family values 20. 08. 2023 Indian Judicial Academy National

Paper Presented in Seminars/Conferences:

Sl. No. Title of the Paper presented Title of Conference / Seminar Date of the event Organized by International /National/University level
1 Sexuality and Sexual Exploitation: A Socio-Psychological Interpretation Gender Issues and Problems of Women in India 24-03-2008 Sri Sathya Sai College for Women, Bhubaneswar National
2 Social Movement: Dialectics and Dilemmas on changing Society and Environment Protest Movements in India with special reference to Odisha 31.3.2011 Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Odisha National
3 Dynamic of Chronic Poverty in Odisha: Socio-economic Introspection. Dynamic of Chronic Poverty in Odisha 24.4.2011 Indian Institute of Public Administration, Central University, Koraput and Centre for study of Social System, J.N.U. Delhi National
4 Crisis of Ecosystem People: A Challenge of Development Perspectives Inclusive Development in Contemporary India 30.4.2011 Naba Krishna Chaudhary Centre for Development Study (NKCDS), Bhubaneswar National
5 Liberation of Dalit: Perception of Gandhi and Ambedkar Dr. Ambedkar’s Vision and Mission: The Issues and Challenges 5.2.2012 Centre for Ambedkar Studies, History Department, Utkal University National
6 Child labour and Strategic Governance in India Strategic Corporate Finance 29.2.2012 Department of Business Administration National
7 Development Disparity and Marginalized Groups: A case of Non-Coastal District of Odisha, Challenges to Administration in India 20.3.2012 P.G. Department of Public Administration, Utkal University, National
8 Mining Affected People and their State of Living in Colonies/Clusters: A Case of Resettlement Effects due to Opencast Coal Mining Project under MCL in Talcher  Area. Mining: Economic, Environment and Social Implications 24.3.2012 Centre of Advanced Study in Economics,Utkal University National
9 Regional Disparity and Industry Induced Destitutions: A Question of Tribal Livelihoods in Eastern Ghat of Odisha Empowering Tribals: Education, Health and Livelihood 28.3.2012 Department of Anthropology, Utkal University National
10 Invisible Governors of Panchayats: Crisis of Governance in Scheduled Areas of Odisha Panchayat Raj Institution and Local Governance in India with special reference to Odisha 29.3.2012 P.G.Department of Political Science, Utkal University National
11 Contextualizing the Crisis of Ecosystem People with Development induced Displacement: A Case of Coal Mining Industry at Talcher, Odisha Science for Shaping the Future of India 19.10.2012 P.G. Department of Geology, Utkal University National
12 Domination Vs. Freedom: An Sociological Introspection with special reference to E.Fromm’s Escape from Freedom Internal and external security challenges to India 27.02-2013 P.G.Department of Political Science, Utkal University National
13 Interrogating the Dynamics of Displacement Induced Compensatory Rehabilitation: A Case of NTPC Project, Angul, Odisha, Development and Displacement in India: Issues and Challenges 13-03-2013 P. G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University National
14 Mining Induced Livelihood Displacement: A Case of Opencast Coal Mines at Talcher Locality Emerging Trends in Anthropology 19-03-2013 Anthropology Department,

Utkal University

National
15 Issues of Mainstreaming S.C and S.T Women in Urban Setting Gender Sensitization Programme for SC and ST Youth 30-03-2013 High Hope Society, BBSR & Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu National
16 The Question of Softening the Hard Reality of the live in Relationship and Women’s right to maintenance: A Sociological Introspection Live in Relationship and Rights of Maintenance 16-05-2013 University Law College ,Utkal University ,Odisha National
17 Interrogating Corporate Social Responsibility:  A Case of Coal Mines at Talcher Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Society and Environment 10-05-2103 P.G.Department of Public Administration, Utkal University National
18 Displacement Induced Compensatory Rehabilitation Versus People’s Livelihood Restoration: A case of Thermal Power Project at Kaniha, Odisha Inequality, Social Justice and Empowerment 28-12-2013 Karnataka State Open University, Mysore. National
19 Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation Programmers and Tribal Development in Odisha, Implementation for Tribal Economic Development Strategy, Statistic and Data Gap in Odisha 27-01-2014 IMAGE, Siripur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha State level
20 Development Induced Project and Gender Right Gender and Development 22-03-2014 P.G.Department of Political Science, Utkal University National
21 Dynamics of Development and Social Exclusion: A Study in Koraput District, Odisha , Dynamics of Development and Social Exclusion: Genesis and Challenges in Contemporary Rural Society 27-03-2014 P.G. Department of Sociology, Utkal University National
22 Regional Backwardness and Poverty in Odisha Eradicating Chronic Poverty in Odisha: Policy Isssues and Challenges 22.11.2014 Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) International
23 Educational Backwardness in Odisha Seminar on Higher Education 14.12.2014 Institute of Public Policy Studies and Research , P.G.Department of Political Science, Utkal University State
24 Buddhism in Ambedkarism epitomised as subaltern Discourse against Gandhism and Marxism: A Sociological Reflection, Relevance of Buddha’s Pramatic Approach: Human Freedom, Social Justice and Equality in Contemporary India 16-05-015 NISWASS, Bhubaneswar, Odisha National
25 Sustainable Development in Odisha Civic Education for Sustainable Developmenton 19.1. 2016 Department of Economics and Sociology of Neelamadhab Mahavidyalaya,Kantilo, Nayagarh, Odisha National
26 “Women and social movement in India: A Critical Reflection” Women at Crossroads 2.2. 2017. P.G.Department of Public Administration, Utkal University National Seminar
27 “Contextualizing the religiosity in urban Milieu: A case of twin city- Cuttack and Bhubaneswar” on. Indian Cultural Heritage: Past, Present and Future 18-20th, March 2017 Utkal University and Institute of Media Studies International Seminar
28 Dilemma of Civil Society Movement Against State Initiated Project: A case study of NTPC, Kaniha, Odisha Civil Society and State: An Interface” “25th March, 2017. P.G.Department of Political Science, Utkal University International Seminar
29 Women and Social Movement in India: A Critical Reflection. Women at Crossroads” 21th February, 2017 P.G.Department of Public Administration, Utkal University National Seminar
30 Panchayatiraj system and Rural Development in India Resurgent   rural India: A Paradigm shift 18-19th March, 2017. Department of Commerce, Utkal University International Seminar
31 Building violence free world through reason and compassion Building violence free world through reason and compassion 16.4.2017 Department of Zoology, Utkal University University
32 As a resource person delivered an invited lecture on students’ role in making of India. Youth in Making of India 27.1.2018 Arya Kala Nilaya, Kuhuri,

Khorda on

Regional
33 “Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” in National Workshop organised Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 16th &17th February 2018. Namitadevi special ED College and Institute of Social Work & Research Bhubaneswar at Mahabodhi Society National
34 Interrogating the Ebb and Flow of Gandhian Satyagraha in Liberal Democracy:A Case of India Gandhi Today 30th January, 2018.

 

Utkal University, Vanivihar, National
35 Dynamics of Mining induced Economic Growth and Human Displacement: A Case of Opencast Coalmining, Mahanadi Coalfields, Talcher “Institutional, Excellence For Economic Growth” 28th and 29th January, 2018 Commerce Department, Utkal University, Vanivihar,. International  Seminar
36 Tribal Economy &. Local Governance: A case of Sundergarh district of Odisha Institutional Excellence for Economic Growth 28th and 29th January, 2018 Commerce Department, Utkal University, Vanivihar,. International  Seminar
37 Exploring stakeholders’ strategies against mining caused environmental hazards: A case of AngulTalcher coalfields, Odisha ICSSR sponsored New Innovation & entrepreneurship for sustainable development 8th& 9th March, 2018

 

Commerce Department, Utkal University National,
38 Forest resources and community conservation initiative and dilemma: A Case of Odisha Tribal resource management and sustainable development 21. 4. 2018. Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Bhubaneswar National   Seminar
39 Upgrading skill in MCL Angul, Odisha: A case of skilled engaged project affected person (PAP) Skilling India : A Need For Redefining Commerce Education In India 28th– 29th June, 2018 Commerce Department, Utkal University, Vanivihar, International  Seminar
40 Socio-cultural dynamics of attaining school level education: A case of tribal girls in the Non-coastal district of Odisha. Tribal education  in contemporary society: Issues and concerns 25th  January 2018 Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Bhubaneswar National   Seminar
41 Interrogating the viability of End-to-End Computerization of Public Distribution System: A Case Study of Odisha held

 

Governance of public service delivery  in India: Issue and challenges 14th& 15th April 2018 Department of Public Administration Utkal University, Vanivihar National   Seminar
42 Media Impact on Religious Life: A Case of Twin city Cuttack and Bhubaneswar Media and society 7th April 2018 Department of Public Administration Utkal University, Vanivihar National   Seminar
43 Mining Industry and Corporate Social Responsibility : A Case of MCL, Talcher, Odisha Corporate social responsibilities and tribal development 20-21, February, 2019 KISS Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar National   Seminar
44 Analyzing the role of Civil Society for Tribal Development State, Civil Society and Public Policy: Towards Tribal Development In India” 29-30, March, 2019 KISS Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar National   Seminar
45 Challenges of Tribal Economy in Scheduled Area: A Case of Tribal Eco-system People in Odisha Understanding Tribes in Neo-Liberal Era 9-10, March, 2019 Department of Public Administration, Utkal University National   Seminar
46 Challenges of Rain-fed Agriculture in Tribal area: A Case of Eastern Ghat of Odisha Rural Distress in India: Policy Concerns

 

Date: 6th & 7th March 2019 Department of Public Administration, Utkal University National
46 Rain-Fed Agriculture and Tribal Development in Odisha.

 

Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Resilience on 20-21 September 2019 Department of Public Administration, Utkal University International
48 Odyssey of Odishan Economic History and Regional Disparity: Dialogueging Text With Context Inclusive Programmes in India: Issues and Challenges 16th February 2019 Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Utkal University, VaniVihar National   Seminar
49 Juxtaposing social transformation with social disarticulation in post-displacement situation: A case of Thermal Power Project in central Odisha. Interrogating The Trends of Rural Development and Social Transformation in South Asia. October from 2-4, 2019 Organised by Department of Sociology in collaboration with Indian Sociological Society at Utkal University International  conference
50 Exploring the Resilience of Rain-Fed Agriculture for Tribal Development: A Case of Scheduled Districts in Odisha. Leisure and Social Development 2-4 December, 2019 Department of Sociology , University of Lucknow, U.P. International

Reviewed Articles/Manuscripts for Journals:

  1. International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR).
  2. Journal of Humanities and Social Science.
  3. The Eastern Anthropologist.

1.Administrative/Executive experience:

  1. Head, P.G. Department of Sociology, Utkal University (2020-2022).
  2. Course Coordinator, 2022. in MSW in Rural Campus, Utkal University.
  3. Chief Librarian I/C, Parija Library (2020-2022).
  4. Course Coordinator, 2019-2022. MBA in Rural Management, Utkal University.
  5. Associate Course Coordinator, 2019-2020. Global Centre for Rural Studies, Utkal University.
  6. Associate Course Coordinator, 2018-2020. MBA in Rural Management, Utkal University.
  7. Deputy Course Coordinator in Master of Rural Development (Self Financing Course) (2012-2014) under P.G.Department of Sociology Utkal University.
  8. Assistant Superintendent in Gapabandhu Chatrabas, Utkal University (2002-2004).

2.Member of Journal Editorial Board

  1. International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR), Journal of Humanities and Social Science

3.Members of Academic Bodies / Professional Associations

(i)Decision making and advisory bodies and Member of Board of Studies:

  1. Department of Sociology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar.
  2. MBA in RM Department, Chandikhole, Utkal University New Campus (Rural).
  3. Department of Sociology, B. B. Mahavidyalaya, Chandikhole.
  4. Department of Social Work, North Odisha University, Baripada.
  5. Department of Sociology, Central University Odisha, Koraput.
  6. Department of Social Work, NISWASS, Bhubaneswar.
  7. Department of Sociology, Banki College, Cuttack.
  8. Department of Sociology, Kendrapada College, Kendrapara.
  9. MBA in Rural Development Department, State Open University, Odisha.
  10. DRD, Rural Development, State Open University, Odisha.
  11. Department of Sociology, B.J.B. College, Bhubaneswar.

(ii)Professional Organisations of Teachers.

Professional Organisations :

  1. Utkal University Teacher Association (U.U.T.A.).

Membership of Professional Bodies:

  1. Life Member, Indian Sociological Society (ISS).
  2. Life Member, Odisha Sociological Association (OSA).

Conference, Seminar and Workshop organized as Organizing Secretary:

  1. Organized UGC National Seminar on the topic “Dynamics of Development and Social Exclusions: Genesis and Challenges in Rural Society” in the P.G. Department of Sociology, Utkal University Vanivihar on 27th March, 2014.
  2. Organized A Two-Day Workshop on Curriculum Design and Development for Rural Management held on 11th-12th April, 2018 in the P.G. Department of Sociology funded by National Council of Rural Institutes(NCRI), Hyderabad, under the flagship program Mahatma Gandhi Prabandh Grameen Vidya Abhiyaan [Rural Management] & Mahatma Gandhi Grameen Vidya Abhiyaan, Ministry of Human Resource Development, MHRD, Govt. of India
  3. Organized Utkal University Platinum Jubilee Lecture titled “Text and Context: Exploring the Contours of Polyglot Social Science in India” on 5th December, 2018 delivered by Prof. Ravindra K.Jain formerly Dean, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Nehru Follow, Govt. of India.
  4. Organised an Extra Mural Lecture titled “New challenges of Critical & Creative Social Theorizing and Global Transformation on 13th  April  2018 by Prof. A. Giri  in the P.G. Department of Sociology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar.
  5. Organized International Conference on the topic “Interrogating the Trends of Rural Development and Social Transformation in South Asia” from 2nd-4th October, 2019 in the P.G. Department of Sociology in collaboration with Indian Sociological Society (ISS) and Global Centre for Rural Studies, Utkal University, Vani Vihar.
  6. Organized Symposium on Tribal Displacement in Odisha on 13.4.2019 in the P.G. Department of Sociology, Utkal University.
  7. Organized Lecture on Civil Service as a career option on 12.02.2019 in the P.G. Department of Sociology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar.
  8. Organised an Extra Mural Lecture titled “Urban Sociology in India: Issues and Implications on 23.7.20219 in the P.G. Department of Sociology, Utkal University
  9. Organised an extra mural lecture titled on “Indian Social legislation: A Socio-Legal Discourse delivered by S.K.Patri, SCBA, Advocate, Supreme Court, New  Delhi on 30.08.2019
  10. Organised an extra mural lecture titled “Migration: The Role of Imaginaries” by Prof. Neel. B. Salazar, University at Leuven, Belgiumon on 27.2.2020 in the P.G. Department of Sociology, Utkal University
  11. Organised an extra mural lecture titled “Averting a Global Environmental Collapse Role of Anthropology and Local Knowledge”  by Prof. (Dr) Thomas Reuter, Asia Institute, University of Melbourne on 17.2.2020 in the P.G. Department of Sociology, Utkal University
  12. Organised an extra mural lecture titled “ Challenges of Qualitative Change in Social Challenges” by Prof. Neel.B.Salazar, University at Leuven, Belgium on 14.2.2020  in the P.G. Department of Sociology, Utkal University
  13. Organised webinar titled “Sustainable Development Goals and Rural Management” on 8th February, 2021 by MBA in RM Department Chandikhole , UU. New Campus.
  14. Organised symposium titled “Violence against Women in Odisha” on 6.03.2021 in the Department of Sociology, Utkal University
  15. Organised symposium titled “Violence against Women” on the eve of International Women’s’ Day” on 19th February, 2021, by MBA in RM Department Chandikhole , UU. New Campus.
  16. Organised “A Two-Day Workshop on “SHGs and Women’s Livelihood” 16th & 17th March 2021.organised by Utkal University, Rural Campus Siha
  17. Organised webinar titled “ “Development, Marginalisation and Issus of Displacement” on 30.6.2021 by Department of Sociology, Utkal University
  18. Organised webinar titled “Covid-19 Health Management and Rural Economy in India on 10.08.2021 by MBA in RM Department Chandikhole , U.U. New Campus
  19. Organised webinar titled “Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management:  Planning and Management for Rural Area” on 14th August, 2021 by MBA in RM Department Chandikhole , UU. New Campus
  20. Organised webinar titled “Role of Rural Development in Nation Building” MBA in RM Department Chandikhole, U.U. New Campu on 8th February, 2021.