Prof. Padmalaya Mahapatra

Invited lectures:

• TIRDI and American University of Nigeria, 2019, “Gender and Development: A Study of Maternal and Child Healthcare Policies in Odisha.”
• Banaras Hindu University (Research Methodology Workshop),2017, “Role of Hypothesis In Social Science Research”
• Social Research Foundation, Aurangabad (M.S.), India, In Collaboration with Department of Sociology Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad (M.S.), India, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Phranakhon Rajbhat University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2017, “Empowerment of Tribal Women In Odisha: An Analytical Perspective.”
• Jamia Millia Islamia (Department of Political Science), New Delhi, 2017, “Challenges to E-Governance In India”,
• Berhampur University (Department of Political Science), Berhampur, 2018, “E-Governance of India: Issues & Challenges”
• Utkal University (Academic Staff College), Bhubaneswar, 2018, “Mind Pollution & Positive Mindset”

International Publications:

• Food Security among the Socially Excluded Communities: Policy Options, Co-Authored with Arun Kumar Nayak, published in the International Journal Sajosps, ISSN 0972-4613, Vol.XXII NO.2, and JANUARY- JUNE, 2022, Pg 61-66.
• Gender and Development- A study of Maternal and Child Health Care Policies in Odisha, published in the International Journal Sajosps, ISSN 0972-4613, Vol.XXI NO.1, and JULY- DECEMBER, 2020, Pg 82-86.“ Role of State Administration in accelerating farmers’ income in Odisha” co-authored with Soumya Sagarika Sahoo, published in the International Journal Sajosps, ISSN 0972-4613, Vol.XX  NO.2, JANUARY- JUNE, 2020, Pg 73-79.

National Publications:

• Civil Service in India: A Historical Perspective, Co-Authored with Bibhuti Bhusan Nayak, Published in Journal of IIPA, RB, Odisha, ISSN-2231556X, VOL.NO.XXIX,2022, Pg. 138-147
• Violence Against Women: Need for a Systematic Change, Co-Authored with Raumya Ranjan Sahu, Published in Journal of IIPA, RB, Odisha, ISSN-2231556X, VOL.NO.XXVIII,2022, Pg. 188-205.
• NITI Aayog for transforming India’s education sector in Globalized Environment, Published in Journal of IIPA, RB, Odisha, ISSN-2231556X, VOL.NO.XXVII,2021, Pg. 502-511.
• A study of Women and Social Movements in North East India, Published in Local Government Quarterly, ISSN-0024-5623, VOL.NO.XC NO-3, July to September 2020, Pg.36-51.

Book Chapters:

• Women’s Participation in Decision Making: An Analytical Study in India, published in the book “Women from Tradition to Modernity”(Ed.) Amit Bhowmick and Ruby Sain, Mittal Publication, New Delhi,  Pg 305-325, ISBN No. 978-93-90692-26-2, 2021
• “Gender and Development- A Study of Maternal & Child Health Care Policies in Odisha” published in the book “Public Policy in India”(Ed.) Dr. Furqan Ahmad, New Delhi, Adroit Publication, Pg 125-139, ISBN No. 978-81-87393-62-7, 2020.

Refereed Workshop Publications:

• List of Author Names, ¨ Rural Local Self Government in Mizoram: A Study of Village Council System”. Proceedings of the First Workshop on XXXXX (NEC workshop on Criminal Justice, National Security, and center-state Cooperation). 30^th September and 1^st October 2008, Shillong, Meghalaya

Ph.D. thesis:

• Emerging Women Elites in Orissa: A Case Study in Bhubaneswar.

1. Laxmi Narayan Bindhani, D. candidate, (Utkal University) – Impact Evaluation of E-Governance Projects in Odisha: A Case Study, 2015 (Awarded)

• • Currently Assistant Professor at B.N.M.A. Autonomous College, Bhadrak, Odisha

2. Subrata Biswal, D. candidate, (Utkal University) – Inclusive Growth and Financial Literacy: A Study of Women Self Help Groups in Odisha, November 2016(Awarded)

• • Regional Head at Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Eastern Regional Office, Bhubaneswar

3. Sushanta Dey, Ph.D Candidate, Utkal University- Role of Women administrators in Odisha secretariat. February 2021 (Awarded)
4. Rajiv Milan, UGC JRF, Ph.D. candidate, Utkal University (Continuing)

5. Raumya Ranjan Sahu, UGC JRF, Ph.D. candidate, Utkal University (Continuing)
6. Soumya Sagarika Sahoo, Ph.D. candidate, Utkal University (Continuing)
7. Samapika Nayak, Ph.D. candidate, Utkal University (Continuing)
8. Baishnabi Mishra, Ph.D, candidate, Utkal University (Continuing)
9. Hrusikesh Sahu, Ph.D, candidate, Utkal University (Continuing)
10. Bipini Chandra Malick, Ph.D, candidate, Utkal University (Continuing)
11. Subhashree Nayak , Ph.D, candidate, Utkal University (Continuing)

• Maternity Benefits to Women in Institutions of Higher education in Odisha (PI/ Co-PI): Basic Description of the Project, National commission for Women, Amount received 9, 08,250

• “Gender based violence: A threat to women’s reproductive health in India” South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research-2018 TIRDI and American University of Nigeria, Colombo, SRI LANKA, October 2018.
• “Empowerment of Tribal Women In Odisha: An Analytical Perspective” International Conference on Development, Environment, and Social Welfare: Issues and challenges Phranakhon Rajbhat University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Bangkok, Thailand, May 2017.
• “Balancing work and life: A study of its implications for Women Employees in Utkal Alumina International Ltd. Of Rayagada District, Odisha” International conference on “Gender and Management: Issues and Challenges” Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Bhubaneswar, and Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) Hyderabad, in collaboration with University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, Europe, January 2017

• “Social Security Measures for Women in India: Odishan Perspective”, National Conference on Social Security and Social Inclusion: Opportunities and Challenges University of Mysore, Mysore, February 2016.

• Nominated as a “Syndicate Member”, Utkal University, Odisha w.e.f. 25.07.2022.
• Keynote Speaker and Best paper award, 2^nd South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

• Attendee of Refresher Course, 24 – Nov 18, 1994, at JNU, New Delhi,
• Attendee of Refresher Course, 26 – Oct 16, 2001, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar
• Attendee of Refresher Course, 04 – Jan 24, 2006, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar
• Attendee of Summer Course1^st May, to 31^st May 2005, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla
• Attendee of Summer Course, 1^st May to 13^th May 2006, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla
• Area Chair of the South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2019. Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Area Chair of the International Conference on Development, Environment and Social Welfare: Issues and challenges-2017, Bangkok, Thailand
• Area Chair of the International Conference on Indian Cultural Heritage: Past, Present & Future -2017, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

MEMBERSHIP OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BODIES:

1. Life Member at Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.
2. Life Member at Institute of Public Policy Studies, Bhubaneswar.
3. Life Member at Orissa Political Science Association, Bhubaneswar.
4. Life Member at Indian Political Science Association.

Important Activities

1. Convener of the Syllabus Restructuring Committee, Dept. Of Political Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram and totally restructured the M.A. syllabus of the department already approved by the School Board and Academic Council, Mizoram University.
2. Chairman, Board of Under Graduate and Post Graduate Studies, Dept. of Political Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram.
3. Member, Governing Body, Aizawl Govt. College, Aizawl.
4. Representative of the Mizoram University in the Governing Body of Aizawl Law College, Mizoram.
5. Editor of the journal of Institute of Public Policy Studies, Bhubaneswar. and Journal of Department of Public Administration, Utkal University (Public Administration Review).
6. Member, subject Research Committee and Board of Studies, Department of Public Administration, Utkal University.
7. Expert, Selection Committee of Service Selection Board of Government of Odisha.
8.  External Examiner in the committee for conducting viva-voce for the award of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in respect of Lun Chamanan by the Department of Political Science, BHU, Varanasi on 13^th November 2018.
9.  External Examiner for Examining the thesis of Bidisha Bora, Department of Political Science for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy award by Gauhati University, Gauhati, India.
10. Ph.D. Examiner in BHU, Varanasi, Manipur Central University, Canchipur, Imphal, & Gauhati University, Gauhati, India.
11. Coordinator in the Centre for North-East India Studies, Utkal University, Odisha, India.
12. Coordinator, Journalism and Mass Communication, Department of Public Administration, Utkal University.
13. External Examiner for examining and conducting Ph.D. Viva Voce of Chandrima Das, Dept. of Political Science, BHU, Varanasi, UP, India in October 2020.
14. Coordinator for organizing an orientation program for the college teachers of Odisha in November 2019 at HRDC, Utkal University, Odisha.
15. Coordinator for organizing Refresher Course on Indian Polity and Administration from 4th Jan. 2023 to 17th Jan 2023.
16. Editor of the Journal of Department of Public Administration, Utkal University (Public Administration Review).