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

20th December, 2021 –present (ASSISTANT PROFESSOR)

[1]
Organisation Name: Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Designation: Research Assistant
Time Period: 22th March-2021-15th December 2021
Topic: Impact Assessment of the Development Interventions on the Socio-Economic Conditions and Culture of the Major Tribal Communities in 4 OMBADC Districts and Explore their Felt Needs for Holistic Development

[2]
Organisation Name: Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Designation: Research Assistant
Time Period: 25th June 2015 – 30th June 2016
Topic: Improving Health Status of Under Five Children in Rayagada District of Odisha

[3]
Organisation Name: Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Designation: Field Investigator (Supervisor) 13th March Time Period: 2015- 15th April 2015
Topic: End line Survey of Malaria Project review in 10 District of Odisha

Papers Teaching to P.G. Students are:

1. Social-Cultural Anthropology
2. Anthropological Thoughts
3. Psychological Anthropology
4. Anthropology of Gender
5. Linguistic Anthropology
6. Research Methods and Ethnography Readings
7. Tribes of India: Their Problems and Development

Papers Teaching to M.Phil. Students are:

1. Indian Society and Issues of Development
2. Theories in Social Anthropology
3. Advanced Research Methods in Social Anthropology

Book Articles (Authored/Edited)

• Naik,P., “Tribal Health: Perception and Realization”, “An Analytical Study of IEC/BCC and Its Impact on Tribal Health in Odisha: An Anthropological Perspective.”, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing., ISBN N: 2456-2165, 134-145, 2019.
• Naik,P., “Anthropology in Public Health”, Anthropological Insights of Health Awareness among Kandha in Rayagada District, Odisha, Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, ISBN NO: 978-93-8668-28-7, 17-29, 2019.
• Naik,P., “Women in Indian Society on A Resurgent Path: A New Perspective”, Role of Women Health Workers and IEC/BCC Materials for Health Awareness among Kandha Tribes of Rayagada District, Odisha., Kunal Books Publisher & Distributors, New Delhi, ISBN NO: 978-93-86714-51-0, 296-304, 2018.
• Naik,P., “Ethnography of Juang Tribe Odisha”, A study on micro planning projects towards the development of Juang of Odisha., Gyanajuga Publication, Bhubaneswar, ISBN No: 9385-79-8448, 220-240, 2015.

Journal Articles

• Naik,P., “Role of Digital Technology in Museum Development: A Special Reference to Odisha State Tribal Museum.”, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)., ISSN NO: 2456-2165, Vol-6, (1), 800-804, 2021.
• Naik,P., “Gender Role in Handicraft Promotion: A Case Study among Dongria Kandha Women in Rayagada District, Odisha.”, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT)., ISSN NO: 2320-2882, Vol-8, (2), 84-91, 2020.
• Naik,P., “Cultural Perspective on Shifting Cultivation: A Case Study of Dongria Kandha in South Odisha.”, International Journal of Applied Research (IJAR).,ISSN NO: 2394-7500, Vol-6, (2), 145-148, 2020.
• Naik,P., “Perception and Dimensions of Healthcare Practices among Desia Kandha in Odisha.”, International Journal of Research and Analytical Review (IJRAR)., ISSN NO: 2349-5138, Vol-6, (2), 399-404, 2019.
• Naik,P., “Health, Culture and Behaviour: A Bio-Cultural Perspectives.”, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR)., ISSN NO: 2349-5162, Vol-6,(6), 203-207, 2019.
• Naik,P., “Health Seeking Behaviour Patterns among Desia Kandha Populations in Odisha.”, The Research Journal of Social Sciences., ISSN NO: 0025-1348, Vol-10, (7), 75-79, 2019.
• Naik,P., “Dhokra Craft: A Case Study of Jhigidi Village in Rayagada District, Odisha.”, ADIVASI, SCSTRTI, Bhubaneswar, Odisha., ISSN NO:2277-7245, Vol-56, (2), 76-82, 2016.
• Naik,P., “Tribal Transformation: Impact of Development Projects on Land and Livelihood of People in Kalinganagar, Jajpur District, Odisha.”, Man in Society, 24by7Publishing, Kolkata., ISSN NO: 2347-1530, Vol-22, (1),
168-178, 2015.

Review Articles

[1]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.

[2]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.

[3]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.

[4]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.

[5]Presented a paper in two days National Seminar on titled “An Analytical Study of IEC/BCC and Its Impact on Tribes Health Awareness in Odsiah: An Anthropological Perspective”, in the year 2017, organised by the Department of Anthropology, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.

UGC-Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF)-2015-17-SC-ORI-407

[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.