Dr. Mitali Chinara

Course Name- MA, MPhil and PhD Coursework  in A&A Economics,
Paper Name: Macroeconomics I & II (HCE 102 &202)
Quantitative Methods I & II (HCE 103 & 203)
Basic Econometrics (HCE 301)
Advanced Econometrics
Research Methodology

Invited lectures:

• Delivered a talk as a panellist in the National Webinar on “Post Pandemic Dynamics of Lives and Livelihoods: Towards Effective Coping Strategies”, organised by KIIT deemed to be university, on 26 December 2021
• Delivered the Key note address in a technical session in the International Webinar on “Life and livelihood post COVID”, organised by KIIT deemed to be university, during 5-6 May 2020.
• Delivered a talk in the Two day International Conference on “Development, Environment and Sustainability”, organised by Berhampur University, during 22-23 February 2020
• Delivered an Invited Talk in UGC sponsored Skill Development Workshop on “Mining of Open Macro Data and Analysis using SPSS”,organized by P G department of A & A Economics, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar held during 18-19 March, 2017.
• Delivered a talk in the State Level Seminar on “Public Sector Banks at crossroads and he way forward”, organised by Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar, during 14-15 October, 2018
• Delivered a talk in the Ten Days Research Methodology Course for PhD students in Social Science, organised by PG department of Statistics and ICSSR, New Delhi, during 24 July to 2 August, 2017.
• Delivered a lecture in the National Seminar on “Women Entrepreneurship in North East India – Issues and Challenges”, organised by Mizoram Central University, Aizawl, during 26-27 February, 2015.
• Keynote Speaker in 67^th All India Commerce Conference of Indian Commerce Association held in KIIT University Bhubaneswar during 27-29 December 2014.

BOOKS AND REPORTS:

1. Chinara, M., & Patra, P. k. (2023). Social, cultural and health issues of the Juang. New Delhi: Aayu publications.
2. Chinara, M., & Rout, H. S. (2017). MSMEs in emerging India. New Delhi: New Century Publications.
3. Sen, B., & Chinara, M. (2012). Economic Development and Poverty in India. New Delhi: New Century Publication.
4. Rath, N., Mohanty, N., Chinara, M., & Mohanty, A. (2012). Social Exclusion and Gender: Some reflections. New Delhi: Abhijeet Publications.
5. Chinara, M., Rath, N., & Mohanty, A. (2011). Institutional Support for women in Odisha. Bhubaneswar: School of Women’s Studies, Utkal University, Vani vihar.
6. Chinara, M., Rath, N., & Mohanty, A. (2011). Women in corporate houses of Odisha. Bhubaneswar: School of Women’s Study, Utkal University, Vani vihar.

IN JOURNALS AND AS BOOK CHAPTERS

1. Rayasingh, M., Rout, A. D., & Chinara, M. (2023). Dynamics of Cotton Farming in Kalahandi District of Odisha. Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 19(2), 360-368.
2. Behera, L., & Chinara, M. (2022). Impact of an industry in the development of a rural area: A case study of FACOR in Odisha. Journal of Rural Development, 41(2), 230-242.
3. Behera, M. K., & Chinara, M. (2022). Women’s agricultural participation in rural area of Bhadrak district in Odisha. Odisha Economic journal, 52(1), 117-134.
4. Chinara, M., & Rout, H. S. (n.d.). Financing public higher education institutions in Odisha. In N. V. Varghese, & J. Panigrahi, Financing Higher Education. Springer publications.
5. Das, S., & Chinara, M. (2022). Corporate governance and performance of Commercial banks in India. Bank Quest, 93(4), 21-32.
6. Panda, S. S., Kuiti, B. K., Sahoo, S., Patra, P. K., & Chinara, M. (2022). Factors affecting depression among the Juangs: A vulnerable tribal group in Odisha. Skyline of Anthropology, 2(1), 25-44.
7. Jena, G., Mishra, R., Patra, P. K., Chinara, M., Mishra, S. K., Mohapatra, A., & Satapathy, K. B. (2021). An inventory of ethno botanicals used as medicines: A case study of the Juang tribes in Gonasika hill range of Keonjhar district in Odisha. International Journal of Botany Studies, 6(3), 377-386.
8. Satpathy, K. C., Patra, P. K., Chinara, M., Barik, D. K., & Bal, S. R. (2020). A study on blood pressure distribution among the Juangs: A particularly vulnerable tribal group PVTG) of Odisha. Adivasi, 60(2), 34-47.
9. Chinara, M. (2020). Reforms in Agriculture. IIMC, 111-117.
10. Chinara, M., & Rout, H. S. (2020). Financing of public higher education institutions in Odisha: A study of resource allocation and mobilization in selected higher education institutions. Journal of Xi’an University of Architecture & Technology, XII(VII), 64-72.
11. Sahoo, S., & Chinara, M. (2020). What drives drop outs at elementary education? Results from a panel data regression from Odisha. Odisha Economic Journal, 52(1).
12. Behera, L., & Chinara, M. (2020). COVID 19 and the migrant workers. Odisha Economic Journal.
13. Biswal, D., & Chinara, M. (2020). Socio-economic determinates of educational loan for Higher Education: Evidence from Odisha. Orissa Journal of Commerce, XXXXII(IV), 52-62.
14. Raysingh, M., & Chinara, M. (2020). Forecasting of cotton area, yield and production in India using ARIMA model. ShodhSarita, 7(28), 64-70.
15. Sarkar, S., Chinara, M., Satpathy, K. C., & Patra, P. K. (2019). The Juangs – A PVTG in Odisha: A review. Man in Society, 26, 100-115.
16. Chinara, M., & Kamila, A. (2019). A Quantitative Exploration into the Gender Wage Gaps in Rural Wage Markets. Orissa Journal of Commerce, XXXX(IV), 7-19.
17. Chinara, M. (2018). Gender discrimination in wage earnings: A study of Indian wage market. Indian Journal of Labour Economics, 61(1), 157-169.
18. Chinara, M. (2018). Woes of women workers in urban informal sector: An exposition. Orissa Economic Journal, 50(1), 23-35.
19. Chinara, M., & Sethi, S. (2016). Micro-finances through Self Help Groups and its impact on poverty: A case study in Odisha. In S. Acharya, S. Tripathy, A. Mohanty, & N. Barik, Women in Indian Society on a Resurgent Path: A new perspective (pp. 10-23). New Delhi: Kunal Books.
20. Chinara, M., & Kamila, A. (2017). What worth is a BIT? Impact of BIT on FDI inflows into India. Journal of International Business, 4(2), 45-59.
21. Chinara, M., & Kamila, A. (2017). The tyranny of numbers- Gender wage-gaps and their decomposition. Orissa Economic Journal, 48(1), 92-102.
22. Chinara, M. (2017). Gender discrimination in wages across labour markets in India- A Blinder Oaxaca Investigation. Abhinav National Monthly Referred Journal of Research in Commerce and Management, 6(6), 59-68.
23. Chinara, M., & Rout, H. S. (2017). MSMEs- Introduction and Overview. In M. Chinara, & H. S. Rout, MSMEs in emerging India. New Century Publications.
24. Chinara, M. (2017). Nationalization of Indian Coal industry: An analysis from equity and efficacy. International Journal of Development Studies, IX (1), 1-9.
25. Chinara, M., & Rout, H. S. (2016). Changing trends in financing of higher education: A critical review. Manthan journal of Commerce and Management, 3(2).
26. Chinara, M., & Kamila, A. (2016). Post amalgamation prospects of Regional Rural Banks in Odisha: Policies and Practices. Mudra Journal of Finance and Accounting, 3(2).
27. Chinara, M. (2016). Sustainable women entrepreneurship in handicraft sector – A case study of KBK districts of Odisha. In E. N. Singh, & B. K. Das, Women entrepreneurship in North East India. New Delhi: Mittal Publisher.
28. Chinara, M. (2016). (Non-)Convergence of Indian states- behaviour of measures of inequality and evidence on neo-classical conditional convergence. Odisha Economic Journal, 47(1&2).
29. Chinara, M., & Parida, J. K. (2016). Synthesis of black money and voluntary disclosure of income schemes (VDIS) in India- New plans and perspectives. International journal of research in Economics and Social Sciences, 6(2), 270-180.
30. Chinara, M., & Kamila, A. (2015). “Issues and challenges in sustainability of RRBs- A case study of Odisha. SJCC Management Research Review, 5(2), 125-149.
31. Chinara, M. (2015). The visible of the invisible trade: Trends, challenges, and prospects of tourism in India. Orissa Journal of Commerce, 36(1), 107-120.
32. Chinara, M. (2015). MSMEs in Indian economy in the era of economic reforms: An analytical Study. Intercontinental Journal of Finance Research Review, 3(9), 48-59.
33. Chinara, M. (2015). Promotion and development of women agro-entrepreneurs for sustainable rural development: An empirical study. Global Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 4(8), 133-140.
34. Chinara, M., & Kamila, A. (2015). Women’s financial inclusion: the path travelled and the way forward. Odisha Economic Journal, 47(1), 108-118.
35. Chinara, M. (2014). A case of optimality of SME investments: Effect of integration with large units – An Indian experience. Economic Administration Review, 31(2), 45-59.
36. Chinara, M. (2014). Declining child sex ratio: Cause for concern. NAM Today, XXXXII (10-11), 14-18.
37. Chinara, M. (2014). New horizon of women labour market in India: Retrospect and Prospects. The Indian Journal of Eco-Finance, 13(4), 5-14.
38. Chinara, M., & Kamila, S. K. (2014). Financial Inclusion through India Post. In P. Mishra, A. B. Behera, & H. S. Rout, Financial Inclusion, Inclusive Growth, and the poor. New Delhi: New Century Publication.
39. Chinara, M. (2013). Women in Indian Labour Market: Trends and prospects. Samikshya, 7(1), 39-54.
40. Chinara, M. (2013). The new Land Acquisition Bill,2011: A historical and gender perspective. Odisha Economic Journal.
41. Chinara, M. (2012). Urbanization in India: Trends and Challenges. Odisha Economic Journal, 104-117.
42. Chinara, M. (2012). Quality issues of Indian Higher Education System. In S. Roy, Qualitative Improvement of NAAC Accredited Colleges. Kolkata: Ekushe Publisher.
43. Chinara, M. (2012). A Gender Perspective on Food Security. In M. Chinara, N. Rath, N. Mohanty, & A. Mohanty, Social Exclusion and Gender: Some Reflections. New Delhi: Abhijeet Publications.
44. Chinara, M. (2012). Missing Girl Children: A Reflection from 2011 Census. Utkal Economic Paper, 15(1), 67 -78.
45. Supkar, S., & Chinara, M. (2006). Mineral Resources of Orissa: Exploring Development Horizons. In P. Mishra, National Resources and Economic Development. New Delhi: Deep & Deep Publications Pt. Ltd.
46. Mishra, M. K., & Chinara, M. (2000). Power sector reforms in Orissa- A reflection. Utkal Economic Papers, 12(1).

PhD:

• Laxminarayan Panda (2016) – Integrated diary development project: An impact study in selected districts in Orissa; (Co-guided: Prof Satyakam Mishra)
• Subrata Das (2023) – Corporate governance and bank performance: A study of Commercial Banks in India
• Subhashree Sahoo (2023) – Structure and operation of informal manufacturing sector – A case study of Cuttack district

M Phil

• SunitaMishra(2011) – ‘Tourism and Odisha economy: Contributions, problems and prospects’.
• Pradeep Kumar Swain(2011) – ‘Agricultural growth in Odisha- a case study of Khordha district’.
• SanghamitraSethi(2012) – “Micro-finance through Self Help Groups and its impact on poverty alleviation-A case study of Baranga block of Cuttack district”
• Rajat Kumar Mallick(2012) – “Credit facilities for MSMEs:A case study of Bhubaneswar municipal area”.
• BiswajeetMohanty(2013) – “A Study of OdishanHandicrafts:A Case Study of Raghurajpur Heritage Crafts Village, Puri”
• BidishaChatterjee (2013) – “East coast railways: Issues, performance and challenges”.
• ManaswiniPanda(2014) -“Financial Inclusion and Women Empowermen: A Study on the Women of Pattamundai Block of Kendrapara district”
• Jitendra Kumar Basti(2014) -“MGNREGA and its Impact on Migration and Income: A Case Study of NandapurGrampanchayat of Khurdha district”.
• Rupesh Ku Maharana(2015)- “A study of the link between economic growth and public debt in Indian economy: A time series analysis from 1980 to 2013”
• Niharika Biswal (2016)- Growth trajectory and sectoral inter-linkages in Odisha: An econometric analysis.
• RudrakshyaPradhan (2016)- Problems, prospects and challenges of Sponge Iron industries in Odisha: A case study of Jharsuguda district
• LopamudraBehara (2017) – Impact of a large industry in a rural area: A case study of FACOR in Bhadrak, Odisha.
• Bijaya Kumar Mallick (2017) – Existing agricultural practices of Kandha tribe: A study on Daringbadi block of Kandhamal district, Odisha
• DinamaniBiswal (2018) – Determinants of education loan for higher education in Odisha.
• SumitraSethi (2018) – Determinants of the decision to migrate and the amount of remittance of industrial labourers: A case study in Rourkela, Odisha.
• SujataKumari (2019) – A study of Indian stock market: Volatility clustering and relationship with macroeconomic variables.
• Sasmita Dalai (2019) – Status of women in construction sector: A case study in Bhubanesawr city.
• GitanjaliMahuri (2019) –Use of biomass fuel and health issues of women in rural Odisha: A case study in Keonjhar district.
• Arpita Das (2021) – Groundwater productivity in agriculture – A case study of Balasore district of Odisha.
• SonaliSethi (2021) – Accessibility and financing of health care services by tribal households in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.
• Prakash Chandra Behera (2021) – E-commerce adoption by MSME: A case study in khorda District of Odisha.
• Sabina Begum (2021) – A study of access, repayment and Utilization of credit by rural household in Odisha during COVID-19: A case study of Kendrapada District of odisha.
• Krushna Chandra Sethi (2022) – Study of socio-economic status of women workers in the informal sector: A case study of Puri district
• Rekha Muduli (2022) – Gender pay gap within the agricultural sector in Odisha

• Co-PI in a project entitled “Financing of higher education in India: A study of flow of funds and its utilization”, financed by CPRHE-NUEPA, New Delhi. (Completed)
• PI in a project entitled “Will Odishan handicrafts survive in a globalised world? A case study of Raghurajpur handicraft village, Puri”, financed by Ministry of Finance, Government of India, 2012. (Completed)
• Co-PI in a project entitled “Women in corporate houses of Odisha”, financed by School of Women’s Study, Utkal University, Vani vihar, Bhubaneswar, (Completed)
• Co-PI in a project entitled “Institutional Support for women in Odisha”, financed by School of Women’s Study, Utkal University, Vani vihar, Bhubaneswar, 2011. (Completed)

• Presented a paper titled “Attracting FDI in India bit by bit – Do BITs significantly impact inflow of FDI into India” in Two day National seminar on Indian economy: Emerging issues and challenges for sustainable development , organised by Birla Global University during 23-24 November, 2018
• Chaired a session in the International Seminar on “Innovation and Entrepreneurship for sustainable development”, organized by PG dept. Of Commerce, Utkal University, held during 8-9 March, 2018.
• “Entrepreneurship and rural development: A case study”, presented in International Seminar on “Innovation and Entrepreneurship for sustainable development”, organized by PG dept. Of Commerce, Utkal University, held during 8-9 March, 2018.
• “Woes of women workers in urban informal sector: An exposition”, presented in Golden Jubilee Conference of Orissa Economics Association, held on 10-11 February, 2018, held in NCDS, Bhubaneswar.
• Chaired a session on “Communication and Children: A Developmental Approach” in the National Conference on Communication for Social Change, Development and Empowerment in Rural India, organized by Centre for Children Studies, KIIT School of Rural Management and School of Mass Communicatiojn, supported by UNICEF India, held during 4-5 December, 2017.
• Chaired a session on the State level Seminar on “Public Sector Banks at Crossroads and their way forward”, organized by Birla Global University. Bhubaneswar, on 14 October, 2017.
• “Women entrepreneurs: Problems in accessing institutional finance”, paper presented in the National Seminar on Banking & Entrepreneurship: 2017((Recent trends and opportunities), held during 14-15 May, 2017, by School of Commerce, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack.
• “Quantifying gender gap in rural market: the Blinder-Oaxaca Technique”, presented in ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on “Gender Discrimination in Rural Labour Market in India”, organized during 28-29 March, 2017, by Ravenshaw University, Cuttack.
• “The hidden challenge of rural economy: Gender discrimination in rural wage market”, presented in UGC sponsored International Seminar on “Resurgent Rural India: A Paradigm Shift, organized on 18-19 March, 2017 by P G department of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.
• “Gender Gaps for Women at Work: A Global Perspective”, presented in National Seminar on “Women at Crossroads”, held on 21 February, 2017, organized by P G department of Public Administration and department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.
• “Financing of Public Higher Education Institutions in Odisha: A Study of Flow of Funds and their Utilization”, presented in International Seminar on “Innovations in Financing of Higher Education” organized by CPRHE/NUEPA and British Council, on 16-17 February, 2017.
• “The Tyranny of Numbers – Gender Wage-Gaps and their decomposition”, presented in XLIX Annual Conference of Orissa Economics Association, held on 11-12 February, 2017, held in Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar.
• “Financing of MSMEs: Issues and challenges”, presented in the National Seminar on “MSMEs: the engine of Indian Economy”, held during 27-28 January, 2017, organized by P G department of A & A Economics, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.
• “Odishi Music: Past and present”, presented in National Seminar on “Indian Arts Enshrined in Textual Traditions: with Special Reference to Odisha” held on 30-31 January, 2017, organized by department of Sanskrit and Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, in Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.
• “Exploring Growth Drivers of Odisha economy: An Econometric Analysis from 1950-51 to 2014-15”, presented in Annual Conference of The Indian Econometric Society, held during 22-24 December, 2016, at NISER, Bhubaneswar.
• “Adaptation strategies for climate change and poverty reduction: A case study in Odisha”, presented in the National Workshop on Building Climate Resilience and Mainstreaming DRR in the State of Odisha, organized by Climate Action Network South Asia and PG Department of Geography, Utkal University, on 23-24 April, 2016, at Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
• “Progress of Financing of Higher Education in Odisha”, presented in Analysis framework Workshop of the National research Project titled “Financing of Public Higher Education Institutions in India: A study of flow of funds and their utilization” organized by CPRHE/NUEPA, on 18-19 April, 2016 in NUEPA, New Delhi.
• “Population dynamics and demographic transition in Odisha; Evidence from Census,2011”, presented in the data dissemination Workshop on Census 2011 organised by the Department of A & A Economics in collaboration with the Directorate of Census Operations, Odisha, Bhubaneswar held on 24 February, 2016.

• “Convergence of Indian States: Behaviour of measures of inequality and evidence on neo-classical conditional convergence”, presented in 48^th Annual Conference of Odisha Economics Association during 13-14 February, 2016.
• “Corporate Social Responsibility – An Emerging Trend in the Banking Sector of India”, presented in National Seminar held by Department of PM and IR, Utkal University on Corporate Social Responsibility during 9-10 May 2015
• “Changing Role of Commercial Banks in a developing economy”, presented in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Banking: Emerging Trends, Challenges and Opportunities held in Ravenshaw University, Cuttack during 29 March 2015.
• “Changing role of SMEs in a developing Economy – Evidences from Odisha”, presented in National Seminar on “Manufacturing Sector in India – Issues and challenges”, held by P G Department of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar during 25-26 March, 2015.
• “Employment and Employability : The New Dimensions”, presented in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Recent Trends in Business Education and Employability held in MPC Autonomous College, Baripada during 24-25 March 2015
• “Sustainable women entrepreneurship in Handicraft Sector of KBK district of Odisha”, presented in ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on “Women Entrepreneurship in North East India – Issues and Challenges”, held by Mizoram Central University, Aizawl, during 26-27 February, 2015.
• “Women’s Financial Inclusion : Path travelled and Way forward”, presented in Annual Conference of Orissa Economic Association held in Centurion University, Bhubaneswar during 21-22 February 2015.
• “Corporate Social Responsibility – The Myth and Reality”, presented in 67^th All India Commerce Conference 2014, held in KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, during 27-29 December 2014.
• Keynote Speaker in 67^th All India Commerce Conference of Indian Commerce Association held in KIIT University Bhubaneswar during 27-29 December 2014.
• “Self Help Groups and Entrepreneurship Development – A Critical Appraisal”, presented in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Strategic Entrepreneurial Innovation for Sustainable Tribal Area Development, held in P G Department of Commerce, Utkal University during 27 March 2014.
• Keynote Speaker in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Management Practices and Sustainable Development held by PG Department of Business Management, FM University Balasore during 23-24 March 2014.
• “Changing dimensions of financial inclusion in India : The Role of Postal Network” presented in World Finance and Banking Symposium 2013, held in Beijing, China during 16-17 December 2013.
• “A Gender Perspective on Food Security” presented in National Conference on “Social Sector in India : Issues and Challenges, held in Department of Analytical and Applied Economics, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar during 29-30 March 2013.
• “Women Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development in Odisha” presented in UGC Sponsored International Seminar on “Innovation and Competitive Strategies for Sustainable Entrepreneurship” held in P G Department of Commerce (DRS – II), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar during 23-24 February 2013
• “Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill 2011 : A historical and gender perspective” presented in 45^th Annual Conference of Odisha Economics Association, held in National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, during 9 – 10 February 2013.
• “Financial Inclusion through India Posts” presented in National Seminar on “Financial Inclusion and Inclusive Growth in India”, held in P G Department of Analytical and Applied Economics, Utkal University, during 17-18 October 2012.
• “Women Entrepreneurship in Odisha – the Issues, Perspectives and Challenges” presented during UGC Sponsored International Seminar on “Development of Entrepreneurship in MSME –a way forward to sustainability” held in P G Department of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar during 6-7 March 2012.

• “Urbanisation in India – Trends and Challenges” presented in 44^th Annual Conference of Odisha Economics Association 2012 held in LN SahuMahavidyalaya, Jagatpur, Cuttack during 21-22 January 2012.
• “Poverty and Human Development” presented in UGC Sponsored National Conference on “Challenges in Financing Human Development in India” held in Department of Economics, Tagore Arts College in collaboration with Department of Economics, Pondicherry University during 20-21 January 2012.

• “NREGA and Poverty Reduction in Rural India” presented in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Economic Development and Rural Poverty in India” held in Department of Analytical and Applied Economics, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar during 28-29 March 2011.
• “Gender Dimensions of Rural-Urban Migration” presented in 43^rd Annual Conference of Odisha Economics Association held in Department of Economics, Udayanath Autonomous College of Science and Technology, PrachiJnanapitha, Adaspur, Cuttack during 19-20 February 2011.

• University Gold Medal for securing highest marks in PG examination of 1987
• Fourth position in the Utkal University merit list in Economics (Hons), 1985.
• Second position in Utkal University merit list in Intermediate Science Examination, 1983.

• FDP on Leadership and Excellence, conducted by AICTE training and Learning Academy during 7-11 September, 2020
• FDP on Design, Develop and Deliver Online courses, conducted by NIEPA< New Delhi during 22-26 June 2020.
• Five Day Workshop on Research, Innovation and Technology in Higher Education, organized by Department of Higher and Professional Education, NUEPA, heldat Human Resource Development Centre, Goa University, Goa, during 28 January–1 February, 2019
• Specialised Course in Higher Education: Equity, Privatization and Internationalization organized by NUEPA, New Delhi and SabitriBaiPhule Pune University held during 12-23 December, 2016.
• UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme in Human Values in Education organized by Academic Staff College, Utkal University held during 18 November – 15 December 2010
• Global Skill Enhancement Programme conducted by Infosys BPO at Infosys – Bhubaneswar during 17 June – 30 June 2009
• UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Economics organized by Academic Staff College, Utkal University held during 23 November – 13 December 2004
• UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Economics organized by Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Bhubaneswar from 14 July – 2 August 2003
• UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Economics organized by Academic Staff College, Sambalpur University held during 27 August – 16 September 2002
• UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Economics organized by Academic Staff College, Utkal University held during 3 December – 23 December 2001

Journal Reviewing: List of Journals.

Reviewer: Manthan, Mudra, Orissa Economic Journal, Orissa journal of Commerce

• Recipient of Sunanda Patnaik Samman for the year 2021 from the Odisha Sangeet Natak Academy for contribution the field of Hindusthani Vocal music
• Member, Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes
• An ‘A’ grade artist of All India Radio and Door Darshan
• Has a large number of cassettes and CDs to her credit
• Performed as a solo artist in many classical and semi-classical concerts across the length and breadth of the country and abroad
• Has been a part of Indian contingent in the Festival of India held in the former USSR and South America
• Recipient of the State Award as the Best female play-back singer for the year 2004
• Has rendered voice for the first ever Theme Song of Utkal University, adopted in 2016.