Dr. Paramananda Naik

[1]Utkal University July, 2016 – February, 2021 Ph.D.
Department: Anthropology
Thesis Title: Bio-Cultural Perspectives of Health and Health Seeking Behaviour among Kandha Tribe of Odisha
Areas: Social-Cultural Anthropology
Advisor: Prof. Sabita Acharya

[2]Utkal University,August, 2014 – July, 2015 M.Phil.
Department: Anthropology
Thesis Title: Tribal Transformation: Impact of Development Projects on Land and Livelihood of people in Kalinganagar, Jajpur District, Odisha
Areas: Social-Cultural Anthropology
Advisor: Prof. Sabita Acharya

[3]Utkal University July, 2012 – May, 2014 M.A.
Department: Anthropology
Thesis Title: Implementation of Micro Planning Projects towards the Development among Juangs in Banspal Block of Keonjhar District, Orissa
Areas: Social-Cultural Anthropology
Advisor: Prof. Sabita Acharya

[4]B.J.B Autonomous College July, 2009 – August, 2012 B.A.
Department: Anthropology
Hons: Anthropology

[5] R.C. Samantaray Institute of Science and Technology, Gania, Nayagarh | 2005 – 2007
Course: Science
Board/University: C.H.S.E., Odisha

[6] C.M. Bidyapitha, Kamaladiha, Cuttack | 2005
Course: General
Board: B.S.E., Odisha
Division: 2nd Division

[1]Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (20th December, 2021 –present).

[2]Research Assistant, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI), Bhubaneswar, Odisha (22th March 2021- 15th December 2021).

[3]Research Assistant, Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Bhubaneswar, Odisha (25th June 2015-30th June 2016).

[4]Field Investigator, Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Bhubaneswar, Odisha (13th March 2015-15th April 2015).

[5]Research Assistant, Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi (2nd July 2014-31st December 2014).

I have extensive experience in anthropological research, with a particular focus on tribal communities and their socio-cultural dynamics. I have conducted intensive ethnographic fieldwork among various tribal groups of Odisha, including the Paudi Bhuyan, Juang, Santal, Gond, Sounti, Binjhal, Lanjia Saura, Dongria Kandha, Munda, Ho, Paroja, Muka Dora, Kutia Kandha, Desia Kandha, and Oraon communities. My research has explored diverse themes such as tribal governance, health culture, indigenous knowledge systems, livelihood practices, social change, social exclusion, and sustainable development. Through these research engagements, I have developed strong expertise in ethnographic fieldwork, participant observation, qualitative and quantitative data collection, data analysis, report writing, academic publishing, and the application of anthropological knowledge to contemporary social issues, policy formulation, and community-based development initiatives.

[1]Social & Cultural Anthropology
[2]Indian Society & Applied Anthropology
[3]Anthropological Thoughts
[4]Psychological Anthropology
[5]Anthropology of Gender
[6]Linguistic Anthropology
[7]Research Methods and Ethnography Readings
[8]Tribes of India: Their Problems and Development

Book Published

[1] Book Title: Essential MCQs for Anthropology Aspirants
Author(s): Dr. Paramananda Naik & Dr. Sanghamitra Sethi
Publisher: Red Flower Publications Pvt. Ltd.
Year of Publication: 2025
ISBN: 978-81-990058-5-3

[2] Book Title: Prof. A.Aiyappan: The Pioneer of Odisha’s Anthropological Legacy
Author(s): Dr. Paramananda Naik & Dr. Sanghamitra Sethi
Publisher: Kunal Books
Year of Publication: 2025
ISBN: 978-93-6389-661-1

[3] Book Title: Fundamentals of Social-Cultural Anthropology
Author(s): Prof. Sabita Acharya & Dr. Paramananda Naik
Publisher: Kunal Books
Year of Publication: 2025
ISBN: 978-93-6389-565-2

Article Published

[1] Name of the Journal: Indian Journal of Research in Anthropology
Publisher: Red Flower Publication Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN No.: 2455-829X
Year of Publication: 2026
Title Name: Food Culture of Sounti Community of Keonjhar District, Odisha

[2]Name of the Journal: International Journal of Social Science and Education Research
Publisher: AkiNik Publications
ISSN No.: 2664-9853
Year of Publication: 2026
Title Name: Idital: An Ancestral Wisdom of Lanjia Saura Tribe of Odisha

[3] Name of the Journal: Indiana Journal of Multidisciplinary Research
Publisher: Indiana Publications
ISSN No.: 2583-3820
Year of Publication: 2026
Title Name: An Emic Perspective of Muka Dora Rituals

[4] Name of the Journal: Indiana Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
Publisher: Indiana Publications
ISSN No.: 2582-8630
Year of Publication: 2026
Title Name: Health Culture of Gond Community in Mayurbhanj District, Odisha

[5] Name of the Journal: SKYLINES OF ANTHROPOLOGY
Publisher: ARF India
ISSN No.: 2583-1402
Year of Publication: 2025
Title Name: Self-Governance (Pirha) of Paudi Bhuyan: An Ethnographic Account

[6] Name of the Journal: Indiana Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
Publisher: Indiana Publications
ISSN No.: 2582-8630
Year of Publication: 2025
Title Name: Emic Perspectives of Santal Healing Traditions in Odisha

[7] Name of the Journal: Indian Journal of Research in Anthropology
Publisher: Red Flower Publication Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN No.: 2455-829X
Year of Publication: 2025
Title Name: Ritual, Gender and Identity: An Anthropological Perspective

[8] Name of the Journal: Indian Journal of Research in Anthropology
Publisher: Red Flower Publication Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN No.: 2455-829X
Year of Publication: 2024
Title Name: Perspectives on Tribal Society: A Tribute to V.K. Srivastava’s Anthropological Journey

[9] Name of the Journal: Anthropology and Ethnology Open Access Journal
Publisher: Medwin Publishers
ISSN No.: 2639-2119
Year of Publication: 2024
Title Name: Mahala: A Cultural Institution of the Dongria Kandha Community of Odisha

[10] Name of the Journal: Indian Journal of Anthropological Research
Publisher: ARF India, New Delhi
ISSN No.: 2583-2417
Year of Publication: 2024
Title Name: Builders of Indian Anthropology: A Book Review

[11] Name of the Journal: Society and Culture Development in India
Publisher: ARF India, New Delhi
ISSN No.: 2583-0694
Year of Publication: 2023
Title Name: Tribal Health: Perception and Realisation: A Book Review

[12] Name of the Book: Women in Society: Issues and Challenges
Publisher: Kunal Books Publisher & Distributors, New Delhi
ISBN No.: 978-93-95651-09-7
Year of Publication: 2022
Title Name: Equity, Public Health and Tribal Women: An Anthropological Perspective

[13] Name of the Journal: Journal of Xián University of Architecture & Technology (JXUAT)
Publisher: Journal of Xián University of Architecture & Technology (JXUAT)
ISSN No.: 1006-7930
Year of Publication: 2022
Title Name: Transformations of Santal House Structure: Continuity and Change

[14] Name of the Journal: SKYLINES OF ANTHROPOLOGY
Publisher: ARF India
ISSN No.: 2583-1402
Year of Publication: 2022
Title Name: Nutrition and Demography: An Anthropological Study on the Kondh of Odisha: A Book Review

[15] Name of the Journal: International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR)
Publisher: International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR)
ISSN No.: 2348-1269
Year of Publication: 2022
Title Name: Health Disparity and Health Equity: A Book Review

[16] Name of the Journal: Man in Society
Publisher: 24by7Publishing, Kolkata
ISSN No.: 2347-1530
Year of Publication: 2022
Title Name: Status of Working Women in Angul District: A Critical Appraisal

[17] Name of the Journal: Man in Society
Publisher: 24by7Publishing, Kolkata
ISSN No.: 2347-1530
Year of Publication: 2021
Title Name: Development Induced Displacement: With Special Reference to Sansailo Rehabilitation Colony of Odisha

[18] Name of the Journal: International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)
Publisher: International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)
ISSN No.: 2456-2165
Year of Publication: 2021
Title Name: Role of Digital Technology in Museum Development: A Special Reference to Odisha State Tribal Museum

[19] Name of the Journal: International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT)
Publisher: International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT)
ISSN No.: 2320-2882
Year of Publication: 2020
Title Name: Gender Role in Handicraft Promotion: A Case Study among Dongria Kandha Women in Rayagada District, Odisha

[20] Name of the Journal: International Journal of Applied Research (IJAR)
Publisher: International Journal of Applied Research (IJAR)
ISSN No.: 2394-5869
Year of Publication: 2020
Title Name: Cultural Perspective on Shifting Cultivation: A Case Study of Dongria Kandha in South Odisha

[21] Name of the Book: Tribal Health: Perception and Realization
Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN No.: 9786200440648
Year of Publication: 2019
Title Name: An Analytical Study of IEC/BCC and Its Impact on Tribal Health in Odisha: An Anthropological Perspective

[22] Name of the Journal: Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR)
Publisher: Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR)
ISSN No.: 2349-5162
Year of Publication: 2019
Title Name: Health, Culture and Behaviour: A Bio-Cultural Perspectives

[23] Name of the Journal: The Research Journal of Social Sciences
Publisher: American – Eurasian Network for Scientific Information
ISSN No.: 0025-1348
Year of Publication: 2019
Title Name: Health Seeking Behaviour Patterns among Desia Kandha Populations in Odisha

[24] Name of the Journal: International Journal of Research and Analytical Review (IJRAR)
Publisher: International Journal of Research and Analytical Review
ISSN No.: 2348-1269
Year of Publication: 2019
Title Name: Perception and Dimensions of Healthcare Practices among Desia Kandha in Odisha

[25] Name of the Book: Women in Indian Society on A Resurgent Path: A New Perspective
Publisher: Kunal Books Publisher & Distributors, New Delhi
ISBN No.: 978-93-86714-51-0
Year of Publication: 2018
Title Name: Role of Women Health Workers and IEC/BCC Materials for Health Awareness among Kandha Tribes of Rayagada District, Odisha

[26] Name of the Book: Anthropology in Public Health
Publisher: Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
ISBN No.: 978-93-86682-87
Year of Publication: 2019
Title Name: Anthropological Insights of Health Awareness among Kandha in Rayagada District, Odisha

[27] Name of the Journal: ADIVASI
Publisher: SCSTRTI, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
ISSN No.: 2277-7245
Year of Publication: 2016
Title Name: Dhokra Craft: A Case Study of Jhigidi Village in Rayagada District, Odisha

[28] Name of the Book: Ethnography of Juang Tribe Odisha
Publisher: Gyanajuga Publication, Bhubaneswar
ISBN No.: 9385798448
Year of Publication: 2015
Title Name: A Study on Micro Planning Projects Towards the Development of Juang of Odisha

[29] Name of the Journal: Man in Society
Publisher: 24by7Publishing, Kolkata
ISSN No.: 2347-1530
Year of Publication: 2015
Title Name: Tribal Transformation: Impact of Development Projects on Land and Livelihood of People in Kalinganagar, Jajpur District, Odisha

RESEARCH GUIDANCE

• Ph.D. Scholars Guided: 02 (Ongoing)
• M.Phil. Dissertations Guided: 01
• M.A./M.Sc. Dissertation Supervised: 23

• Presented a paper in three days World Anthropology Post-Congress on titled “Indigenous Perspectives on Healthcare Practices among the Santal Community of Odisha”, organised by Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute & Society for Indian Medical Anthropology, Mysuru in the year 2024.
• Participated in ten days training on “NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme”, organised by NIEPA, Delhi in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in two days World Anthropology Post-Congress on titled “The Paudi Bhuyan Pirha Mechanism: Examining Continuity and Change”, organised by Department of Anthropology, Cotton University, Assam in the year 2023.
• Participated in two days workshop on “Research Methodology”, organised by NIEPA, Delhi in the year 2023.
• Participated in one day workshop on “Enabling a Perfect Research Ecosystem with Science Direct and Mendeley”, organised by OSHEC, Odisha in the year 2023.
• Participated in one day workshop on “Strengthen Your Research Using EBSCO Mobile App”, organised by OSHEC, Odisha in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in five days 19th IUAES-WAU on titled “Art and Crafts: A Case Study of Santal Community of Odisha”, organised by Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, Delhi in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in two days World Anthropology Post-Congress on titled “Exploring Gender Identity within Dongria Kandha Ritual: Continuity & Change”, organised by Department of Anthropology, University of Calcutta & Vidyasagar University, West Bengal in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in one day World Anthropology Post-Congress on titled “Indigenous Knowledge System of Tribal Communities of Odisha: An Ethnographic Note”, organised by Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Odisha in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in six days World Anthropology Congress on titled “Economic Empowerment of Displaced Women: A Critical Appraisal”, organised by United Indian Anthropology Forum (UIAF), Odisha in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in three days International Seminar cum Workshop on titled “Material Culture of Paudi Bhuyan: An Ethnographic Analysis”, organised by Department of Anthropology, B.J.B Autonomous College, Odisha in the year 2023.
• Participated and engaged as Rapporteur in three days International Seminar cum Workshop on panel titled “Cultural Heritage, Material Culture and Digital Culture”, organised by Department of Anthropology, B.J.B Autonomous College, Odisha in the year 2023.
• Participated in one month Faculty Induction Programme, organised by UGC-HRDC- Kumaun University, Uttarakhand in the year 2023 (16/06/2023-17/07/2023).
• Participated in one day Webinar on titled “Overcoming Inequalities for a Better Human Order”, organised by Asiatic Society for Social Science Research, New Delhi in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in three days National Seminar on titled “The Legacy of Prof. A. Aiyappan: A Brief Bio-Sketch”, organised by Kannur University, Kerala in the year 2023.
• Participated in one day workshop on “Author Workshop: Essential of Writing a Research Article for High Impact Journals”, organised by OSHEC, Odisha in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in three days International Seminar on titled “Role of Dongria Kandha Women in Meriah Festival: A Critical Appraisal”, organised by Utkal University, Odisha in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in one day International Seminar on titled “Displacement and Development: With Special Reference to Sansailo Rehabilitation Colony of Odisha”, organised by BJB Autonomous College, Odisha in the year 2023.
• Participated in one day national workshop on “From Thesis to Book”, organised by Anthropos India Foundation, New Delhi in the year 2023.
• Participated in one day workshop on “Research Essentials: Fundamentals of Writing Research Articles for High Impact Journals”, organised by AKTU, Uttar Pradesh in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in three days World Anthropology Post-Congress on titled “Indigenous Perspectives on Healthcare Practices among the Santal Community of Odisha”, organised by Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute & Society for Indian Medical Anthropology, Mysuru in the year 2024.
• Participated in ten days training on “NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme”, organised by NIEPA, Delhi in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in two days World Anthropology Post-Congress on titled “The Paudi Bhuyan Pirha Mechanism: Examining Continuity and Change”, organised by Department of Anthropology, Cotton University, Assam in the year 2023.
• Participated in two days workshop on “Research Methodology”, organised by NIEPA, Delhi in the year 2023.
• Participated in one day workshop on “Enabling a Perfect Research Ecosystem with Science Direct and Mendeley”, organised by OSHEC, Odisha in the year 2023.
• Participated in one day workshop on “Strengthen Your Research Using EBSCO Mobile App”, organised by OSHEC, Odisha in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in five days 19th IUAES-WAU on titled “Art and Crafts: A Case Study of Santal Community of Odisha”, organised by Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, Delhi in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in two days World Anthropology Post-Congress on titled “Exploring Gender Identity within Dongria Kandha Ritual: Continuity & Change”, organised by Department of Anthropology, University of Calcutta & Vidyasagar University, West Bengal in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in one day World Anthropology Post-Congress on titled “Indigenous Knowledge System of Tribal Communities of Odisha: An Ethnographic Note”, organised by Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Odisha in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in six days World Anthropology Congress on titled “Economic Empowerment of Displaced Women: A Critical Appraisal”, organised by United Indian Anthropology Forum (UIAF), Odisha in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in three days International Seminar cum Workshop on titled “Material Culture of Paudi Bhuyan: An Ethnographic Analysis”, organised by Department of Anthropology, B.J.B Autonomous College, Odisha in the year 2023.
• Participated and engaged as Rapporteur in three days International Seminar cum Workshop on panel titled “Cultural Heritage, Material Culture and Digital Culture”, organised by Department of Anthropology, B.J.B Autonomous College, Odisha in the year 2023.
• Participated in one month Faculty Induction Programme, organised by UGC-HRDC- Kumaun University, Uttarakhand in the year 2023 (16/06/2023-17/07/2023).
• Participated in one day Webinar on titled “Overcoming Inequalities for a Better Human Order”, organised by Asiatic Society for Social Science Research, New Delhi in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in three days National Seminar on titled “The Legacy of Prof. A. Aiyappan: A Brief Bio-Sketch”, organised by Kannur University, Kerala in the year 2023.
• Participated in one day workshop on “Author Workshop: Essential of Writing a Research Article for High Impact Journals”, organised by OSHEC, Odisha in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in three days International Seminar on titled “Role of Dongria Kandha Women in Meriah Festival: A Critical Appraisal”, organised by Utkal University, Odisha in the year 2023.
• Presented a paper in one day International Seminar on titled “Displacement and Development: With Special Reference to Sansailo Rehabilitation Colony of Odisha”, organised by BJB Autonomous College, Odisha in the year 2023.
• Participated in one day national workshop on “From Thesis to Book”, organised by Anthropos India Foundation, New Delhi in the year 2023.
• Participated in one day workshop on “Research Essentials: Fundamentals of Writing Research Articles for High Impact Journals”, organised by AKTU, Uttar Pradesh in the year 2023.
• Participated in one day workshop on “Transpositional Subject Objectivity in Anthropology: Towards Transcending Polarised Discourse”, organised by Vishwaneedam Center for Asian Blossoming, Chennai in the year 2023
• Participated in one day workshop on “Author Workshop: Understanding Research Metrics & How to Find Relevant Journals to Publish in”, organised by AKTU, Uttar Pradesh in the year 2022.
• Participated in one day workshop on “Economics and Literature”, organised by Vishwaneedam Center for Asian Blossoming, Chennai in the year 2022.
• Participated in one day workshop on “Author Workshop: How to Find High Impact Journals to Read & Publish in”, organised by Utkal University, Odisha in the year 2022.
• Participated in one day workshop on “Research Essentials: Fundamentals of Writing Research Articles for High Impact Journals”, organised by AKTU, Uttar Pradesh in the year 2022.
• Participated in one day workshop on “Scope and Challenges of Digital Ethnography for Sustainable Tribal Development”, organised by IBRAD, West Bengal in the year 2022.
• Participated in one day workshop on “Managing References Made Easy Using Mendeley”, organised by University of Delhi, New Delhi in the year 2022.
• Participated in four days national workshop on “Understanding and Applying Anthropological Theories”, organised by Anthropos India Foundation, New Delhi in the year 2022.
• Presented a paper in one day National Seminar on titled “Public Health Promotion: An Anthropological Perspective”, in the year 2018, organised by IGNTU, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh.
• Presented a paper in two days International Conference on titled “Health Behaviour Pattern among Kandha Populations of Odisha”, in the year 2018, organised by the Department of Anthropology, Sree Chaitanya College, Habra & Department of Anthropology, West Bengal State University, Barasat.
• Presented a paper in three days National Seminar on titled “Perception and Dimensions of Healthcare Practices among the Kandha tribal communities of South Odisha”, in the year 2018, organised by the Department of Anthropology, Gauhati University, Assam.
• Presented a paper in two days National Seminar on titled “Anthropological Insights of Health Awareness among Kandha in Rayagada District,Odisha”, in the year 2017, organised by the Department of Anthropology, Sree Chaitanya College, Habra & Department of Anthropology, West Bengal State University, Barasat.
• Presented a paper in two days National Seminar on titled “An Analytical Study of IEC/BCC and Its Impact on Tribes Health Awareness in Odisha: An Anthropological Perspective”, in the year 2017, organised by the Department of Anthropology, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.
• Participated in one day International Workshop on “Building Intercultural Competency: Perspectives from India and Italy”, organised by Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, New Delhi in the year 2018.
• Participated in three days national workshop on “Research Methodology in Social Sciences”, organised by Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha in the year 2018.
• Participated in one day national workshop on “Anthropological Data Analysis Using R Software”, organised by Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha in the year 2017.
• Participated in ten days national workshop on “Qualitative Research Methods in Education”, organised by Department of Education Policy, NUEPA, New Delhi in the year 2017.
• Participated in three days National Workshop on “Anthropology and Museums”, organised by IGRMS, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, in the year 2013.

SPECIAL LECTURES DELIVERED

• Invited to deliver a lecture on “Local Knowledge Systems of PVTGs in Odisha”, Department of Anthropology, Model Degree College, Nayagarh, Odisha, on 24th February, 2026.
• Invited to deliver a lecture on “Food Culture Sustainability: An Emic Perspective”, Department of Anthropology, Maa Manikeshwari University, Odisha, on 8th April, 2024.
• Invited to deliver a lecture on “Perspectives on Tribal Society: A Tribute to V.K. Srivastava’s Anthropological Journey”, Web Symposium in Honour of Prof. V.K. Srivastava, United Indian Anthropology Forum (UIAF), Odisha, on 22nd December, 2023.
• Invited to deliver a lecture on “Tribal Handicrafts: Exploring Gender Roles as Artisans and Consumers”, Tell Me Your Story (TMYS) Review, New Delhi, on 8th December, 2023.

HONORS AND AWARDS
[1] I was awarded the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC), a prestigious fellowship sponsored by the Government of India through the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
[2] Best Paper Award at the National Seminar on “Intersecting Realities: Gender, Law & Equity in Contemporary India”, organized by Department of Gender Studies, Rama Devi Women’s University, 2025

[1]Participated in one day International Workshop on “Building Intercultural Competency: Perspectives from India and Italy”, organised by Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, New Delhi in the year 2018.

[2]Participated in three days national workshop on “Research Methodology in Social Sciences”, organised by Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha in the year 2018.

[3]Participated in one day national workshop on “Anthropological Data Analysis Using R Software”, organised by Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha in the year 2017.

[4]Participated in ten days national workshop on “Qualitative Research Methods in Education”, organised by Department of Education Policy, NUEPA, New Delhi in the year 2017.

ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS / ADMINISTRATIVE ENGAGEMENTS

• Served as Co-Chair for Parallel Technical Session–3 at the International Conference titled “Rethinking Development in India and Indian Knowledge System: A Sociological Reflection” (March 19–20, 2026), focusing on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) in Education, Pedagogy and Curriculum, organized by the Department of Sociology, Utkal University.
• Served as Co-Chair at the International Seminar titled “Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Tribal Development: Bio-Cultural Issues and Challenges” (February 26–27, 2026), organized by the Department of Anthropology, Utkal University.
• Invited as Resource Person (Evaluation) for the Refresher Course in Gender Studies, Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, on February 18, 2026.
• Invited as Resource Person (Evaluation) for the Faculty Development Programme, Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, on February 13, 2026.
• Invited as Resource Person for the Induction-cum-Training Programme for EMRS Hostel Wardens, Regional Institute of Education (RIE), NCERT, Bhubaneswar, on August 22, 2025.
• Served as Nodal Member for the Meeting of the Fee-Fixation Committee for Post-Matric Scholarship, ST & SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Odisha, on August 26, 2025.

• Vice-President, SSG (2024–25)
• Member, Caste Discrimination Prevention Committee (2024–25)
• Public Information Officer, RTI Cell, Utkal University (22-05-2023 to 23-11-2023)
• Co-Coordinator, RUSA-COEs-CNEIS, Utkal University (22-09-2023 to 30-08-2024)
• OSD (Examination), Utkal University (27-05-2024 – Continuing)
• Assistant Superintendent, G.H.-V Pandit Nilakantha Chhatrabasa, Utkal University (12-07-2024 to 15-06-2025)
• Co-Coordinator, RUSA-COEs-GCRS, Utkal University (30-08-2024 – Continuing)
• Member, International Office, Utkal University (Continuing)
• Deputy Director, Centre for Ambedkar Studies (23-09-2025 – Continuing)
• Programme Coordinator, UGC-MMTTC, Utkal University (23-12-2025 – Continuing)

• Anthropos India Foundation, Delhi (2022)
• Indian Anthropological Society, Kolkata (2022)
• United Indian Anthropological Forum, Odisha (2022)
• Indian National Confederation and the Academy of Anthropologists, Kolkata (2022)
• Anthropological Association for Humankind, Hyderabad (2022)
• International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences (IUAES) (2023)

EDITORIAL & REVIEWER BOARD MEMBER

• Editorial Member, Edwin Group of Journals
• Reviewer Member, Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies
• National Editorial Board Member, Indian Journal of Research in Anthropology
• Editorial Member, PriMera Scientific Surgical Research and Practice
• Editorial Member, Journal of Humanistic Studies and Social Dynamics