Prof. Sanat Mishra

• Ph.D. (Animal Breeding) from OUAT
• PhD (Management) from the Department of Business Administration, Utkal University
• MBA, Department of Business Administration, Utkal University
• MVSc (Animal Breeding and Genetics) from OUAT, Bhubaneswar

• Professor-in-Charge, Centre for Agri-Management,
  Department of Business Administration, Utkal University
  (Since July 2025)

• Project Management
• Rural Livelihood
• Product Management
• Agri value chain

Papers published in journals with NAAS Rating

• Productive and reproductive status of crossbred buffaloes in Orissa. S Mishra, B N Patro, P K Mishra, Ind. J. of AGB 14(2) 41-42. Dec 1992.
• Conservation of livestock resources. S Mishra and K K Sardar, Environment and Ecology 12(1):210-211, 1994.
• Production and reproduction status of local buffaloes in Orissa. Sanat Mishra, K. P. Mishra and B. N. Patro, Environment and Ecology 12(4):893-895,1994.
• Strategic Interventions for Improving Rainfed farming Systems in Bolangir district of Odisha. Sanat Mishra et al, J. of Ext. Management, Vol. IX, No.2, 2008.
• Performance Efficiency of Agricultural Extension System. G.R. Desai and Sanat Mishra. J. of Extension Management, Vol. X, No.1, 2009.
• Influence of non-genetic factors on milk production traits of Jersey crossbred cows in coastal Odisha. Sanat Mishra et.al., Int. J. of Agril. Sc.Vol.-7:10, p. 736-738, 2015.
• Non-genetic effect on body weight and body measurements of indigenous goats at different stages of growth in North central Plateau climatic zones of Odisha, India, Exploratory Animal & Medical Res., Vol.5:2, 196-201, 2015.
• ‘Bond-bridge-link-influence’ relationships by farmer groups trigger ‘amplify-multiply’ effects. Sanat Mishra, et.al. Int. Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, Vol. 5:5, p. 63-70, 2015. (Best Paper Award)
• Attributes of Goat Farmers in Odisha and Economics of Goat Farming System in Odisha. M. P. Nayak, Sanat Mishra and S. K. Dash. Biological Forum – An International Journal 7(2): 1108-1110 (2015).
• Social Profiling of Tribal Farmers in Livestock-based Livelihood System. M.P. Nayak, Sanat Mishra and Susanta K. Dash. Biological Forum – An International Journal 8(1): 573-575 (2016).
• Comparative Analysis of Market Led Initiatives by Producer Groups in Odisha. Sanat Mishra, M. P. Nayak, Mukti Mishra & B. B. Mishra. Journal of Krishi Vigyan 6(1):19-23, 2017.
• Characterization, Production and Reproduction Performance of Paralakhemundi and Manda Buffalo. S.K. Dash, S. Majumder, Sanat Mishra and B. Sethi. Biological Forum – An International Journal 15(7): 401-405 (2023).
• Body weight and body measurements of a lesserknown horse breed: Malkangiri pony. Sanat Mishra, Surita Majumder, Uday Kumar, Sujit Das, Manas Ranjan Senapati and Susanta Kumar Dash. Biological Forum – An International Journal 15(11): 633-634 (2023).
• Phenotypic characterization and body conformation traits of native Vezaguda, Phulbani and Hansli chickens of Odisha. Sanat Mishra & et. al. The Pharma Innovation Journal 2023; 12(1): 1001-1004.
• Growth and production potentials of Vezaguda chicken in its home tract. Sanat Mishra & et. al. The Pharma Innovation J. 2023; 12(5): 1681-1683.
• Water-Crops-Milk Interdependence: A Case Study of Odisha. Sanat Mishra & et al. Biological Forum–An International Journal. 2023 15(12): 524-528.
• A study on the supply Chain Process of the Flower Market in Khurda District of Odisha, Biological Forum-An International Journal, 2025, 17(7):186-191.

Papers Published in Peer Reviewed Journals/ Presented in Conferences/ Popular Articles/ Other Publications

• Production and reproduction status of halfbred and backcross animals compared to the indigenous buffaloes of Paralakhemundi region of Orissa. 2nd Asian Buffalo Association Congress, 9–12 Oct 1996, Philippines.
• Evaluation of correlated response in production and reproduction trait due to selection for high six week body weight in broiler chickens. XVI Poultry Science Conference, 9–11 Feb 1994.
• Operationalization of Farmer Participatory Research (FPR) in ATMA districts of Orissa. S. Mishra and G. R. Desai. Participatory Research in Animal Nutrition: Methodological Problems & Solutions, Animal Nutrition, IVRI, 2004.
• Participatory extension management for optimizing smallholder livestock production system (Lead Paper). S. Mishra and G. R. Desai. Proceedings of V Biennial Conference ANA, 24–26 Nov 2004.
• Institutionalization and operationalization of women farmers’ participation in extension programmes. S. Mishra and G. R. Desai. Gender Mainstreaming in Agricultural Research, Extension and Training: Priorities and Problems, ICAR, 25–27 Oct 2005.
• Community Based Enterprise Management (CBEM) in women groups of ATMA districts of Orissa. S. Mishra and G. R. Desai. National Seminar on Gender Mainstreaming in Agricultural Research, Extension and Training, ICAR, 25–27 Oct 2005.
• Operationalization of Livestock Extension Programmes in ATMA districts of Orissa. Sanat Mishra. Lead Paper in 6th Indian Veterinary Congress, April 2006.
• Strategizing livestock extension programme through SREP preparation—Experiences of ATMAs in Orissa. Sanat Mishra and M. P. Nayak. Poster paper presented in 6th Indian Veterinary Congress, 6–7 April 2006.
• Operationalising livestock based food security—Policies, Strategies and Approaches. G. R. Desai and Sanat Mishra. Lead Paper presented in VI Biennial Conference of ANA, Jammu, 15–17 Sept 2006.
• Sub-Sector Analysis for Development of Market-led Extension Strategies in Orissa. Sanat Mishra et al. Invited Paper in Roadmap for Agriculture Development in Orissa, 6–7 Nov 2007.
• Contract Farming—A new market vista for farmers of Orissa. P. K. Roul and Sanat Mishra. Souvenir, Roadmap for Agricultural Development in Orissa, 6–7 Nov 2007.
• Optimizing household production system for livelihoods security—Developmental framework. Sanat Mishra and Jyotirmayee Udgata. Abstract, Roadmap for Agriculture Development in Orissa, 6–7 Nov 2007.
• Targeting Agri-Worries of Orissa. Sanat Mishra et al. Presented in the 95th Indian Science Congress, 3–7 Jan 2008.
• Targeting Knowledge Management in Fish Production System (FPS) in selected Minor Irrigation (MI) Tanks in Orissa. Sanat Mishra and Debananda Bhanja. Presented at CIFA, ICAR, 26 March 2008.
• Farmer Interest Groups (FIGs): An institutional mechanism for technology development and dissemination. Sanat Mishra et al. Abstracted in National Seminar on Innovative Extension Strategies for Agricultural Development & Rural Prosperity, Pusa, Dec 2008.
• Extension’s Role in Organizing Producer Groups: A Case Study from Orissa, India. Sanat Mishra and Burton E. Swanson. Presented at AIAEE Conference, Puerto Rico, 2009.
• Pro-poor policy framework for livestock sector: A planner’s perspective. Sanat Mishra et al. Lead Paper in VIII Biennial Conference of ANA, 17–19 Dec 2010.
• Role of Farmers’ Organization for Conservation of Native Breeds in Orissa. Abstract (122 p.), VIII Annual Conference of SOCDAB, Feb 2011.

• University Gold Medal in PG
• Rajiv Gandhi Sadhbhawana Award, 2017 Member, Planning Commission for Livestock Sub-group on Conservation

A. Centre for Agri-Management, Dept. of Business Administration, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

Professor In Charge July, 2025 to till date
Roles & Responsibilities

• Academic Head, Centre for Agri-Management
• Teaching different Courses on MBA (Agri-Business Management)
• O&M of the Centre aligning with vision, academic goals, and research objectives.
• Mentoring faculty members and administrative staff.
• Delivering lectures, conducting examination. and facilitating postgraduate program
• Updating or designing MBA curricula to meet industry demands
• Guiding students with their career development, internships and dissertation
• Bridge the gap between academia and the corporate sectors for student placements.
• New project formulation and appraisal

B. Directorate of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (DPME), Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar.

Professor, O/o DPME Nov. 2015 to May 2025
Roles & Responsibilities

• Co-PI, Network Project on AnGR, ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal
• Chairman, OUAT Startup Cell, Dept. of MSME, Govt. of Odisha
• Convener, IIC, Min. of HRD, GoI
• P.I., CBSAE Dev. Project with budget outlay of INR 146.92 Crore
• Nodal Officer, OUAT Media Cell
• M&E of World Bank aided National Agril. Higher Education Project
• Former Director, Agro-Consultancy Support Services Cell
• Contract Management (MoUs) with National & International Organization
• Core Team Member, Odisha for implementation of PMFME Scheme
• Professor & Head, Dept. of Agribusiness Management

C. Orissa Livestock Resources Development Society (OLRDS):
Govt. of Orissa (www.olrds.com)

Chief Executive Officer July 2010 to Dec 2013
Roles and Responsibilities

• Preparation of Perspective Plan 2010-2020 for Livestock Development.
• Liaise with Govt. of India for project planning, budgeting & funding for the National Dairy Plan (World Bank) for Odisha.
• Develop strategic partnership with NDDB, BAIF, JK Trust, NBAGR & other developmental agencies.
• Member, Planning Commission sub-group on “Conservation & Development of Small Ruminants in India” for 12th Plan period.
• Organizing Secretary of National Seminar of SOCDAB 2011.

D. Orissa Community Tank Management Project (OCTMP):
A World Bank Project. (www.octmp.nic.in)

Team Leader, Livelihoods Unit March 2007 to June 2010
Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepared Project Appraisal Documents for World Bank loan negotiation.
• Developed Project Implementation Plan-Agriculture Livelihoods.
• Leading a project team of 26 personnel at state and district level.
• Value Chain Analysis of commodities and develop market linkage.
• Techno-managerial support to 317 water user associations.
• Selection of 57 NGOs, 120 project staff and capacity building.
• Facilitated Social study including Tribal Livelihoods, Environmental Study, Agri-Market Scoping Study.
• Amendment of Orissa Pani Panchayat Act 2008.

E. National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad. – NATP-A World Bank Project.

State Consultant March 2001-June 2005
Roles and Responsibilities

• Institutionalization of “Innovations in Technology Dissemination” project component of World Bank funded-NATP
• Strategic Plans for Agricultural Development in the project districts.
• Establishing farmer accountable and decentralized institutional setup.
• Managing a team of 13 Extension Managers at state level.
• Institutionalization of 75 farm information units at block level.
• Rejuvenating Research-Extension-Farmer-Market linkage mechanism
• Capacity building of project stakeholders (researchers, extension functionaries, farmers, NGOs) more than 135 programs.
• Documenting the success stories, monitoring processes and feedback

F.Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT)
Programme Coordinator, KVK July 2005 to Mar. 2007 Training Associate (Animal Science) Feb. 1998 to Apr. 1999 SVEA (Asst. Professor Cadre) Sep. 1997 to Feb. 1998
Roles and Responsibilities

• Generating location specific technologies
• Conducting knowledge and skill development training programmes
• Disseminating appropriate technologies.
• Developing agri-enterprise models for replication.
• Coordinating with other public and private institutions

G. Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Khurda A World Bank Project.

Deputy Project Director April 1999- March 2001
Roles and Responsibilities

• Implementing “Innovations in Technology Discrimination” project
• Coordinating a team of 50 numbers of extension functionaries at district level, project planning, implementation support and reporting.
• Operationalising Community Based Enterprise Management (CBEM)
• Operationalized extension management through farmers groups
• component of “National Agricultural Technology Project” (NATP).