Dr. Suresh Chandra Murmu

• Gold Medal for securing first class first position in M.A. In Anthropology Examination, 2007.
• University Grants Commission NET & Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

• Paper presented in National Seminar on “Tribal Transformation and Development in Eastern India” Organised by Department of Anthropology and Tribal Studies, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada (20^th -21^st May 2023).
• Presented a paper on “Beliefs and Practices Associated with Pregnancy and Childbirth among the Paudi Bhuyan of Odisha: An Anthropological Analysis” in a National Seminar on “Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups: Status and Strategies” held on 29^th -30^th November, 2022 at Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi.
• Presented a paper on “Changing Dimensions of Santal Shamanism: A Study from Mayurbhanj district of Odisha” in an International Seminar on “Understanding Tribes in Neo-Liberal Era” held on 09-10, March 2019 organised by Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.
• Presented a paper in International Conference on Rural Management (ICRM) organized by Xavier School of Rural Management, Xavier University, Bhubaneswar, on 23rd and 24th November, 2017.
• Presented a paper on “Indigenous Knowledge on Forest Management: An Approach Towards Sustainable Development” in a ICSSR sponsored national seminar on “Participation of Indigenous Tribes in Biodiversity Conservation” held on 21-22, January,2019 organized by CSS and Department of Anthropology and Tribal Studies, North Orissa University, Odisha.
• Presented a paper on “Role of Elites in Santal Solidarity Movement in Odisha” in a national seminar on “Tribal Situations with Special Reference to Eastern India”, organized by Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 28th -30th March, 2018.
• Presented a Paper on “Negotiating Construction of Insiders and Outsiders: Understanding the Space In-between” in a national seminar on “Contemporary Anthropology and North East India”, Organized by Dept. Of Anthropology, Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam in Collaboration with Indian Anthropological Society, Kolkata, 1st -3rd November, 2018.
• Presented a paper on “Traditional Knowledge on Dance and Music: Vanishing Cultural Prints”, in a national seminar on ‘Anthropological Research in North East India: Tradition and Transition’, organized by department of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University, Assam on 18 & 19 March, 2016.
• Presented a paper in a national seminar organized by the Institute of Social Research and Applied Anthropology (ISRA) Bidisha, West Bengal on 7th -8th December, 2015.
• Presented a paper on “Missing Culture: Revitalizing the Lost Identity Among the Santals of Odisha”. In A National Seminar on Empowering the Marginalized Communities: From Theory to Praxsis (27th -28th , 2014)
• Participated in ‘National Workshop & Conference of Voluntary Blood Donor’s organizations and Motivators with International Participation on “Target 100% Voluntary Blood Programme”, Organized by Tyaga, Burla on 14th -15th December, 2013.
• Participated in ‘National Workshop on “Current Trends in Home Science” Organized on 23rd March, 2013 by the Department of Home Science, Sambalpur University, Burla, Odisha.

Book

S.C. Murmu, J. Dash & L.K. Naik (2012). Santal Shamanism. Published by Department of  Anthropology and Tribal Studies, North Orissa University, Baripada. ISBN: 978-81-91012217.

Chapters in Edited Books

S.C. Murmu, and S. Bhattacharya; “Indigenous Knowledge on Forest Management: An Approach Towards Sustainable Development” in Pramanik, Skoda & Lidia Guz (eds.) “Vulnerability, Marginalization and Culture” (2018), Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd-New Delhi (ISBN-13:978-93-86682-55-0).

Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journal

[11] S.C. Murmu & Puspa Marandi (2022). A Study on Sacred Centre of Paknapat in the Mayurbhanj District of Odisha. South Asian History, Culture and Archaeology. Vol.2 (2), PP:315-324. http://www.esijournals.com/sahca

[10] Sanjib Patel, Sanghamitra Panda & S.C. Murmu (2021), Myths of the Chuktia Bhunjia Tribe of Western Odisha: An Anthropological Analysis. Society Culture and Development in India. Vol. 1(2). ISSN:2583-0694. https://arfjournals.com/image/catalog/Journals%20Papers/SCDI/no%202%20(2021)/5_Sanjib%20Patel.pdf

 [9] S.C. Murmu & Sanjib Patel (2020): Marriage among the Binjhal of Western Odisha: Relocating Rules and Identity Issues.  The Eastern Anthropologist, Volume-73 Number 3-4 (pp. 549-564). ISSN:0012-8686. https://serialsjournals.com/abstract/33625_13-suresh_chandra_murmu_2020_marriage_among_the_binjhal_of_western_odisha.pdf

[8] S.C. Murmu & Joyeeta Singha (2020): Religious Transformation of the Birhor Tribe: An Anthropological Analysis. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Studies, Vol. VI, Issue-IV, PP-23-32 (ISSN: 2349-6711). https://www.ijhsss.com/files/4_79471i9s.-Dr.-Suresh-Chandra-Murmu-17-01-20.pdf

[7] S. Bhattacharya & S.C. Murmu(2019): Women in Tribal Society: Balancing Multiple Roles in a Family. Journal of Cultural and Social Anthropology, SRYAHWA Publications, USA.  Volume 1, Issue  4, PP 01-12, ISSN: 2642-8237. https://www.sryahwapublications.com/journal-of-cultural-and-social-anthropology/volume-1-issue-4/

[6] R. Pramanik & S.C. Murmu (2019); Health Status of Tribal Women and Children in the Mining Areas of Western Odisha. BANAJA, Journal of Academy of Tribal Language and Culture, Govt. Of Odisha, Bhubaneswar.

[5] Murmu, S.C. & R. Pramanik (2018). Shamanistic Beliefs and Practices: Emerging Trends Towards a New Horizon. Remarking: An Analisation (Multi-Disciplinary International Journal), Vol.3, Issue-8, pp.39-44, (ISSN No.2394-0344). http://www.socialresearchfoundation.com/upoadreserchpapers/5/234/1901170653031st%20suresh%20murmu.pd

[4] Murmu, S.C. & R. Pramanik (2018); Medicinal Plants in Primary Health Care: A Traditional Knowledge. Asian Resonance (Peer Reviewed Multi-Disciplinary International Journal),  Vol. 7, Issue-3, pp. 123-129, ISSN No.: 0976-8602. http://www.socialresearchfoundation.com/upoadreserchpapers/1/223/1907100808091st%20suresh%20chandra.pdf

[3] Pramanik, R. &S.C. Murmu (2018); “Women Working in an Informal Sector: Glimpse from Beedi Workers in Odisha”, International Journal for Social Development (ISDR). Vol.6 (1), pp. 95-112, ISSN-2320-9283.

[2] Murmu, S. C. & N. Kahanr (2014), “Santal Durbar and Its Democratic Role”. ADIVASI: Journal of SC & ST Research and Training Institute, Bhubaneswar, Vol.-54 (1&2) pp. 84-92, ISSN-2277-7245.

[1] Murmu, S. C. & J, Dash (2012), “Nature-based Ol Chiki and Santal Ethno-nationalism”, ADIVASI: Journal of SC & ST Research and Training Institute, Bhubaneswar, Vol.-52 (1&2)  pp.86-96, ISSN-2277-7245.

• Coordinator, P.G. Department of Social Work, Sambalpur University from 15^th March 2017 to March 2022.
• Assistant Superintendent, Mahodadhi M. Phil. Gents’ Hostel from 13^th June, 2018 to 10^th August, 2020.
• Assistant Coordinator, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Sambalpur University from 7^th March, 2018-30^th June 2019.
• One of the Principal Investigator, Centre of Excellence for Regional Development and Tribal Studies, Sambalpur University (July, 2018- May 2022).
• Associate Vice-President, Students’ Aid Fund, Sambalpur University (Academic Session 2014-15).
• Member, Core Committee of IQAR, Sambalpur University, (2018-2019).
• Programme Officer, NSS PG Unit, Sambalpur University, (2021-2022)

• Murmu, S.C. and S. Bhattacharya (2018); “Indigenous Knowledge on Forest Management: An Approach Towards Sustainable Development” in Pramanik, Skoda & Lidia Guz (eds.) “Vulnerability, Marginalization and Culture”, Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd-New Delhi (ISBN-13:978-93-86682- 55-0).

• Member, International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences (IUAES)
• Life Member, Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists (INCAA)
• Life Member, Indian Anthropological Society (IAS), Kolkata
• Member, Tribal Advisory Committee, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar.
• Life Member, United India Anthropology Forum (UIAF).

• Completed a Consultancy Project on “AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY OF THE PATIENTS OPERATED UNDER CATARACT SURGERY PROJECT OF SHREE JAGANNATH NETRALAYA (A UNIT OF VISION INDIA FOUNDATION) IN KALAHANDI DISTRICT OF ODISHA”. Year-2018

Members of Professional Bodies

• Life Member, Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists (INCAA), West Bengal

• Life Member, Indian Anthropological Society (IAS), Kolkata, West Bengal
• Life Member, United India Anthropology Forum (UIAF).

Refresher/Orientation/Workshop Attended

• UGC sponsored Winter Course on “Sustainable Development” conducted by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) & Regional Centre for Capacity Building (RCCB) Sambalpur University, Sambalpur during 18^th January, 2018 to 7^th February 2018.
• UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme conducted by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) & Regional Centre for Capacity Building (RCCB) Sambalpur University, Sambalpur during 3^rd November, 2016 to 30^th November 2016.
• Three Days Workshop on “The Craft of Research Methodology: Advances and Applications” organized by the Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi (27^th July-29^th July, 2020)