Dr. Swayam Prava Mishra

Invited lectures:

• Utkal University (PG Council Hall) Took a session on “Experiencing the Research Process” in the Orientation Programme for PhD. Scholars on the broad theme ‘Exploring New Horizons of Knowledge’ on 07 January 2020.
• Utkal University (UGC- HRDC) Took 2 sessions in a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) under WB-OHEPEE on CBCS for Economics on 7 and 8 August 2019.
• Took a session on “Money and Banking” for the PGT (Economics) at ZIET KendriyaVidyalaya No. 4 campus, Bhubaneswar on 07 September 2017.
• Utkal University (Department of A & A Economics) Delivered an Invited Talk on the UGC Sponsored Skill Development Workshop on “Mining of Open Macro Data and Analysis – using SPSS” during 18-19 March 2017.
• Took a session on “Money, Banking and Credit Control” for the Teachers of the DAV Public School Unit 8 on 19 May 2016.

Research Papers Published: 26

• Behera D and Mishra S P “Determinants of Gross Domestic Saving in India: An Auto-regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Approach to Co-integration”, PRAGATI: Journal of Indian Economy, Volume 13, Issue 1, Jan-Jun 2026, pp. 104-121, (Print ISSN: 2347-4432; e-ISSN: 2395-261X) [DOI:
  https://doi.org/10.17492/jpi.pragati.v13i1.1312606] (UGC CARE List Group I) (Peer Reviewed)
• Behera D and Mishra S P “Household Savings in Rural Areas: Determinants and Empirical Insights”, Parikalpana: Journal of Sustainability, Business and Social Innovation, DOI:
  https://doi.org/10.1108/PJSBSI-02-2026-0012, (ACCEPTED). (UGC CARE List Group I) (Peer Reviewed)
• Mishra S P & Pagal S “Does Green Bond issuance affect Economic Development”, International Journal of Academic Research and Development, Vol. 12, 23rd issue, January-March 2026, pp. 97-106, (ISSN 2395-1737) [DOI:
  https://doi.org/10.70381/23951737.v12.n1.2026.11] (Peer Reviewed)
• Mishra S P “The Future of Money – How the Digital Revolution is Transforming Currencies and Finance” by Eswar S. Prasad: A Book Review, Empirical Economics Review, Vol. 15, Issue 4, December 2025, pp. 67-70, (ISSN 2222-9736) [DOI:
  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18547531] (Peer Reviewed)
• Mishra S P “Factors Affecting Income of SFURTI vs Non-SFURTI Artisan Households: An Empirical Analysis”, International Journal of Humanities Social Science and Management (IJHSSM), Vol. 5, Issue 4, July – August 2025, pp. 251-257, (ISSN: 3048-6874) (Peer Reviewed)
• Mishra S P and Mishra S “Effect of Financial Development on Economic Growth: An Empirical Analysis of Emerging Countries”, Parikalpana – KIIT Journal of Management, Vol. 21, No. 1, June 2025, pp. 193-203, ((P) ISSN 0974 2808; (E) ISSN: 2582 4821) [DOI:
  https://doi.org/10.23862/kiit-parikalpana/2025/v21/i1/21.1.115] (UGC CARE List Group I) (Peer Reviewed)
• Mishra S P “A Comparative Analysis of artisans under the Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) vis-a-vis non-SFURTI artisans”, Journal of Studies in Dynamics and Change (JSDC), Vol. 11, No. 2, April 2024, pp. 19–34, (ISSN 2348-7038) [DOI:
  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10974693] (Peer Reviewed)
• Sahoo P K and Mishra S P “Short Communication: Indian Public Sector Commercial Banks: An Empirical Analysis of Bank-Specific Determinants of Credit Risk”, International Journal of Banking, Risk and Insurance, Vol. 12, No. 2, September 2024, pp. 84-91, (ISSN 2320-7507) [DOI:
  https://doi.org/10.21863/ijbri/2024.12.2.007] (UGC CARE List Group I)
• Mishra, S P, Kumar, R & Rout, J “An overview of green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bonds”, Journal of Social and Economic Development, Vol. 25 (Suppl 1), pp. 127-145 (2023). (ISSN 2199-6873) [DOI:
  https://doi.org/10.1007/s40847-023-00275-8], (Springer Nature) (SCOPUS & UGC CARE List Group II)
• Sahoo P K and Mishra S P “Variation in Market Arrivals and its Effect on Potato Prices in Various Markets in Odisha,” Journal of Studies in Dynamics and Change (JSDC), Vol. 10, No. 1, January 2023, pp. 27-39, (ISSN 2348-7038) [DOI:
  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10967540] (Peer Reviewed)
• Mishra S P and Behera D “Saving, Investment and Economic Growth: An Empirical Analysis”, Aarthika Charche, FPI Journal of Economics and Governance, Vol. 7, No. 1, January-June 2022, pp. 73-82, (ISSN 2455-6483) (UGC CARE List Group I)
• Mahanty G, Rout H S and Mishra S P “Money and household consumption expenditure in Developing Asia: Some Panel ARDL Evidence”, The Indian Economic Journal, (Sage Publications), Vol. 70, No. 2, 2022, pp. 331-346, DOI:
  https://doi.org/10.1177/00194662211062424, [First published on 12 December 2021.
  https://doi.org/10.1177/00194662211062424, ISSN 0019-4662, Online ISSN 2631-617X] (UGC CARE List Group I and SCOPUS)
• Mishra S P “A Panorama of the Bitcoin Volatility in the Post Demonetization Era”, International Journal of Academic Research & Development, Volume 6, No. 1, January-June, 2020, Eleventh Issue, pp. 23-27, (ISSN 2395-1737) (Peer Reviewed)
• Mishra S P and Mallick D “The Hidden Backbone of our Economy: A Study on Value Assessment of Homemaking”, Manpower Journal, Vol. LII, No. 4 & Vol. LIII, No. 1, October 2018 – March 2019, pp. 23-40, (ISSN 0542-5808). (Peer Reviewed)
• Behera D and Mishra S P “The Extent of Financial Inclusion in the North-Eastern States of India”, Indian Journal of Social Research, Vol. 60, Issue 3, May – June 2019, pp. 355-367, (ISSN 0019-5626). (Peer Reviewed)
• Behera D and Mishra S P “Progress and Performance of Kisan Credit Card Scheme in India”, Research maGma – An International Multidisciplinary Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 12, February 2018, pp. 1-9, (ISSN 2456-7078) (Peer Reviewed)
• Mishra S P “Female Labour Force Participation and Economic Growth in India: A Cross-Sectional Analysis using Census Data”, International Journal of Research and Analytical Review, Volume 5, Issue 1, January – March 2018, pp. 190-193 (E ISSN 2348-1269; Print ISSN 2349-5138). (Peer Reviewed)
• Mishra S P and Panda P K “Gender Equality and Development: An Economic Analysis in Context of Indian Economy”, JIM QUEST: Journal of Management and Technology, Vol. 13, No. 2, July – December 2017, pp. 31-41 (ISSN 0975-6280). (UGC CARE List Group I)
• Mishra S P “Challenges in Indian Universities – An Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework”, International Journal of Management and Development Studies, Volume 5, No. 3, July 2016, pp. 1-6 (ISSN 2320-0685). (Peer Reviewed)
• Mishra S P “Evaluation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Select States of India”, Journal of Studies in Dynamics and Change (JSDC), Vol. 3, No. 2, April-June 2016, pp. 9-28 (ISSN 2348-7038) [DOI:
  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7782096] (Peer Reviewed)
• Mishra S P and Mishra R K “A Risk Management Approach to India’s Economic Growth”, International Journal of Management and Development Studies, Volume 1, No. 4, October 2013, pp. 28-37 (ISSN 2320-0685). (Peer Reviewed)
• Mishra S P “Relationship between Macroeconomic Variables and Corporate Health of Manufacturing Firms in India”, Journal of Quantitative Economics, (Springer Publications), Vol. 11, Issue No. 1, January 2013 issue, pp. 230-249 (ISSN 0971-1554). (SCOPUS & UGC CARE List Group II)
• Mishra S P “Credit Risk Evaluation of BSE 200 Manufacturing Companies Using a Z score Model”, IPE Journal of Management, Vol. 3, Issue No. 1, January-June 2013, pp. 1-23 (ISSN 2249-9040). (UGC CARE List Group I)
• Mishra S P “Evaluation of Corporate Credit Risk using Efficiency as a Performance Indicator”, Journal of Economic Policy and Research, Vol. 7, No. 2, April – September 2012, pp. 61-80 (ISSN 0975-8577). (Peer Reviewed)
• Mishra S P and S Harish V “Corporate Governance: An Empirical Analysis of Ownership and Performance in Indian Banks”, Indian Journal of Corporate Governance (Sage Publications), Vol. 3, No. 1, January 2010 – June 2010, pp. 19-35 (ISSN 0974-6862). (SCOPUS & UGC CARE List Group II)
• Mishra S P “Credit Scoring Models: A Review”, GITAM Review of International Business, Vol. 2, Issue 2, January 2010, pp. 1-25 (ISSN 0974-357X). (Peer Reviewed)

Book Chapters: 05

• Panda G and Mishra S P “Rural Economy of Odisha: Some Salient Remnants”, in the edited book “The Panorama of Odisha’s Rural Culture: A Kaleidoscopic View”, 2022, pp. 201-218, Mittal Publications, New Delhi, (ISBN 10: 9390692857 / ISBN 13: 978-9390692859) [Editor: Rath N, Mishra S P, Sahoo R and Sahoo]
• Mishra S P “Social Media and Higher Education – Few Reflections” in the edited book on “Media, Ethics and Social Justice”, Elite Press, 2021, pp. 50-59 (ISBN 9788185531908) [Editor: Tanaya Mohanty]
• Mishra S P and Mishra R K “Advances in Credit Risk Management” in the edited book on “Risk Management in Banking, Insurance and Financial Services”, Academic Foundation, 2014, pp. 39-49 (ISBN 9789332701397) [Editor: Mishra R K, Yadav I S, A Pawan Kumar, Mishra S P and J Kiranmai]
• Reddy Y V and Mishra S P “Efficiency, Productivity and Soundness of the Indian Banks – Recent Developments” in the book titled “Growth and Finance – Essays in honour of C Rangarajan”, Academic Foundation, New Delhi, 2011, pp. 149-162 (ISBN 978-81-7188-866-5). [Editor: Sameer Kochhar]
• Mishra S P and Akankshya L “Gender Disparity among Construction Workers: A Case Study in Odisha” in the edited book “The Invisible Workforce – The Plight of Unorganised Workers in India”, Excel Books, 2023, pp. 13-27 (ISBN 978939158046) [Editor: Hota P, Acharya S K, Sundaray B K, Aier, B and Noopur]

Working Papers Published: 02

• “Is Economic Growth Co-Terminus with Environmental Sustainability: Lessons from Gujarat and Maharashtra”, IPE Working Paper No. 74.
• “A Risk Management Approach towards India’s Economic Growth”, IPE Working Paper No. 77.

Books Published: 02

• Mishra S P “Fundamentals of Financial Derivatives and Risk Management”, (2013), Global Research Publications, New Delhi, (ISBN 9788189630744, 8189630741).
• Mishra S P “Corporate Credit Risk of Indian Manufacturing Companies: Towards an Early Warning System”, (2012), LAP (LAMBERT Academic Publishing), Germany, (ISBN 13: 978-3659195792).

Books Edited: 03

• Rath N, Mishra S P, Sahoo R and Sahoo A “The Panorama of Odisha’s Rural Culture: A Kaleidoscopic View”, (2022), Mittal Publications, New Delhi, (ISBN 10: 9390692857 / ISBN 13: 978-9390692859).
• Mishra R K, Yadav I S, A Pawan Kumar, Mishra S P and J Kiranmai “Risk Management in Banking, Insurance and Financial Services”, (2014), Academic Foundation, New Delhi, (ISBN 9789332701397).
• Mishra R K, Gangakhedkar R, Mishra S P and M Chandra Shekar “Public Private Partnership – The Need of the Hour”, (2014), Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, (ISBN 978-93-82951-59-9).

Monographs Published: 01

• Panda G and Mishra S P “Rural Economy of Odisha: Some Salient Remnants”, Monograph (2021).

Ph.D.: 03 Awarded

• Mr. Ghanashyama Mohanty (Title: e-Money, Money Supply and Economic Growth: A Case Study of Asian Countries) (Co-Supervisor)
• Mr. Debananda Behera (Title: Saving Behaviour of Rural Households: An Empirical Analysis) (Supervisor)
• Ms. Jashasya Rout (Title: Early Childhood Development and Maternal Labour Force Participation: Evidences from ICDS)

Ph.D.: 04 Ongoing

• Mr. Prakash Kumar Sahoo (Title: An Assessment of Climate Smart Agriculture in Puri District of Odisha)
• Ms. Sasmita Pagal (Title: Green Banking Practices in India: A Study of Public and Private Commercial Banks)
• Ms. Soumya Mishra (Title: Decoding The Nexus: Financial Development, ESG Integration and Firm Performance Across Top Carbon Emitting Countries)
• Mr. Subhrajit Samal (Ph.D. Coursework joined on 5th February 2025; Provisional Registration done) (Title: Governance, Climate Finance and Financial Stability: A Cross Country Analysis)

M.Phil.: 06 Awarded

• Mr. Debananda Behera (Title: Financial Inclusion Vis-a-Vis Economic Growth of North Eastern States in India – The Case of Scheduled Commercial Banks)
• Mr. Jiten Rout (Title: Extent, Magnitude and Determinants of Farmer’s Indebtedness among Mechanised Farm: A Micro-Level Study)
• Mr. Debadhi Das (Title: Participation of Farm Women in Food Crop Production and Decision Making: A Case Study of Koraput District)
• Ms. Sujata Kumari (Title: Volatility Clustering and Relationship with Macroeconomic Variables in the Stock Markets) (Co-Supervisor)
• Ms. Ritanjali Behera (Title: A Comparative Analysis of Janani Suraksha Yojana in Odisha)
• Ms. Sasmita Pagal (Title: An Assessment of Online Educational Platforms in Odisha)

M.A. Dissertation Guidance

• Submitted: 85
• Ongoing: 12

1. Major Research Project (MRP) from ICSSR on the topic “An Evaluation of Stone Carving Clusters under the Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) in Selected Districts of Odisha” for the period 2023-2025 of Rs 8 lakhs

• Delivered a session on “Data Mining/Reduction using Multiple Discriminant Analysis (MDA)” as a Resource Person in the Workshop on “Frontiers of Empirical Economics: Tools, Techniques and Practice” organised by Department of Economics, Rama Devi Women’s University on 5 March 2026.
• Delivered an Invited Lecture on “Political and Economic Engagements between Kalinga and Champa” in the Workshop on “Impact of Kalinga on Champa in Southeast Asia” organised by India Foundation, New Delhi in partnership with International Management Institute (IMI), Bhubaneswar on 01 August 2024 in Bhubaneswar.
• Took a session on “Financial Risk – An Overview” in the Add-on Value Added Course on “Financial Economics and its Applications” as a Resource Person held in the Department of A & A Economics, Utkal University on 21 December 2021.
• Took a session on “Experiencing the Research Process” in the Orientation Programme for Ph.D. Scholars on the broad theme “Exploring New Horizons of Knowledge” on 07 January 2020 at PG Council Hall, Utkal University.
• Took 02 (Two) practical exercise sessions as a Resource Person on “Preferences and Utility Maximisation” and “Production and Cost Functions” on 7–8 August 2019 in the Teacher Training Program organised by the Department of A & A Economics, Utkal University in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha on CBCS Syllabus for Economics at UG level under the Faculty Development Program of WB-OHEPEE at UGC-HRDC, Utkal University.
• Took a session as a Resource Person on “Money and Banking” for the PGT (Economics) at ZIET, Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 4 Campus, Bhubaneswar on 07 September 2017.
• Delivered an Invited Talk in the UGC Sponsored Skill Development Workshop on “Mining of Open Macro Data and Analysis using SPSS” organised by the Department of Analytical and Applied Economics, Utkal University during 18–19 March 2017.
• Took a session as a Resource Person on “Money, Banking and Credit Control” for the Teachers of DAV Public School, Unit-8, on 19 May 2017.

Conferences attended and presented papers:

• Presented a paper (title: Green Financing through GSSS Bonds) at the International Conference on “Green Finance and Sustainable Development: Policy Perspectives and Road Ahead” organised by RBI Chair Unit at Department of A & A Economics, Utkal University during 21–22 February 2026.
• Presented a paper (title: Indian Public Sector Commercial Banks: An Empirical Analysis of Bank – specific Determinants of Credit Risk) at the National Conference on “Institutional Finance and Economic Development” organised by RBI Chair Unit at Department of A & A Economics, Utkal University during 15-16 March 2024.
• Presented a paper (title: “Socio Economic Development of Mining Affected Areas of Odisha: A Case Study of Keonjhar”) at National seminar on “Climate Change: Issues and Challenges” held at Department of Economics, MSCB University, Baripada, Odisha during 23-24 May 2023.
• Presented a paper (title: Saving, Investment and Economic Growth: An Empirical Analysis) at the Two-day National Conference on “Issues in Public Finance” organised by the Centre for Public Finance, Madras School of Economics from 20-21 January 2023.
• Presented a paper (title: Issues and Challenges of Women in Agriculture) in the National Seminar on “Agricultural Production and Productivity in India: Issues and Challenges” at the Department of Economics, Rama Devi Women’s University from 02-03 March 2019.
• Presented a paper (title: Female Labour Force Participation and Economic Growth in India: A Cross-Sectional Analysis using Census Data) at the 54th Annual Conference of The Indian Econometric Society (TIES) at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu during 7-9 March 2018.
• Presented a paper (title: A Study on Assessing the Contribution of Homemaking) at the Golden Jubilee Conference of the Orissa Economic Association at Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies, Bhubaneswar, Odisha from 10-11 February 2018.
• Presented a paper (title: Gender Equality and Development: An Economic Analysis in Context of Indian Economy) at the 100th Annual Conference of the Indian Economic Association (IEA) at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) from 27th to 30th December 2017.
• Presented a paper (title: Financial Inclusion Vis-à-vis Economic Growth of North Eastern States in India – The Case of Scheduled Commercial Banks) at the 22nd Biennial Conference of the Association of Indian Economic and Financial Studies (AIEFS) during 31st July – 1st August 2017 held at Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies (NCDS), Bhubaneswar.
• Presented a paper (title: Contribution of MSMEs towards India’s Economic Growth) at the 2-day National Conference on “MSMEs: The Engine of Indian Economy” held in the Department of A & A Economics, Utkal University from 27-28 January 2017.
• Presented a paper (title: Composition of Male vs Female in Labour force from 2011 Census data) at the one-day data dissemination workshop on “Census 2011” organised by the Department of A & A Economics, Utkal University in collaboration with the Directorate of Census Operations, Odisha, Bhubaneswar on 24th February 2016.
• Presented a paper (title: Z score and Macroeconomic Variables – A Panel Regression Analysis for Indian Manufacturing Firms) at the 2 Day National Seminar on “Applications of Panel Data” held from 25th- 26th March 2014 at the Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad.
• Presented a paper (title: Z Score and Macroeconomic Variables – A Panel Regression Analysis for Indian Manufacturing Firms) at the 50th Golden Jubilee Annual Conference of the TIES & Valedictory Celebrations of Silver Jubilee Year of Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), held during 22nd-24th December 2013 at IGIDR, Mumbai.
• Presented a paper (title: Risks to sustaining high growth in India: An analysis of possible mitigation strategies) at a 2-day workshop on ‘Sustaining High Growth in India’ held on 25-26th July 2013 at the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), Delhi sponsored by International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada.
• Presented a paper (title: Relationship between Macroeconomic Variables and Corporate Health of Manufacturing Firms in India) at the 48th Annual Conference of The Indian Econometric Society (TIES) at the Department of Economics, Pondicherry University from 1st – 3rd March 2012.
• Presented a paper (title: Evaluation of corporate credit risk using efficiency as a performance indicator) at XV National Conference of Input-Output Research Association (IORA) in Hyderabad jointly organised by IORA India and Department of Economics, University of Hyderabad during 17-19th March 2011.
• Participated in the National Workshop on ‘Financial Econometrics’ organised by the Department of Economics, University of Hyderabad in collaboration with The Indian Econometric Society (TIES) in Hyderabad from 9– 13th November 2010.
• Presented a paper (title: Credit risk evaluation of Indian manufacturing companies using a Z-score model) at the International Conference on Quantitative Methods in Money, Banking, Finance and Insurance (ICQMBFI) in Hyderabad jointly organised by IBS Hyderabad and IGIDR, Mumbai during 19-20th March 2010.

• 1st Rank in M.A. Economics from University of Hyderabad and receiver of 2 gold medals viz. Jindal Jubilee Gold medal for being the Overall topper and State Bank of India medal for being Women topper.
• GCRS Award of Excellence in Rural Research Methodology.
• Qualified University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) for Lectureship in 2006.
• 3rd position in Economics Honours with Distinction from B.J.B. Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
• Cleared the Certificate Project Risk Management (CrtPRM) Exam.
• Awarded Rajyapuraskar as a Guide under the Bharat Scouts and Guides.
• Received a Certificate of Appreciation from Central Board of Direct Taxes, Ministry of Finance for being a tax payer in ‘Bronze’ category for the assessment year 2017-18.

Conferences/Seminars/Workshops attended

• Attended a one-day National Seminar on “Institutional Finance in India” organised by RBI Chair Unit at Department of A & A Economics, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar on 30 April 2026.
• Attended a Panel Discussion on “Water to Wealth: Leveraging Irrigation for Doubling Farmers’ Income in Odisha” organised by Department of A & A Economics, Utkal University & Odisha Economic Association on 17 April 2026.
• Attended the 1st P. C. Panda Memorial Lecture on “Industrial Clusters and Local Economic Development: Lessons from and for Odisha” organised by Department of A & A Economics, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar on 4 April 2026.
• Delivered a session on “Data Mining/Reduction using Multiple Discriminant Analysis (MDA)” as a Resource Person in the Workshop on “Frontiers of Empirical Economics: Tools, Techniques and Practice” organised by Department of Economics, Rama Devi Women’s University on 5 March 2026.
• Served as a Discussant in Technical Session 2.1 at the 58th OEA Annual Conference held at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, during 7-8 February 2026 on 7 February 2026.
• Participated in the Refresher Course in ‘Research Methodology in Rural Studies’ organized by MMTTP (UGC HRDC), Utkal University in Online mode from 11 – 24 December 2025.
• Participated in a Lecture titled “Monetary Policy, Banking & Financial Inclusion” organised by RBI Chair Unit at the Department of A & A Economics, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar on 25 October 2025.
• Participated in a Seminar titled “People from Historically Rice-Growing Areas Perform Better on Tests” organised by Odisha Economic Association & Department of A & A Economics, Utkal University on 26 July 2025.
• Attended a Talk on “Global Development Finance: Trends, Crisis and the Road Ahead” by Dr Dilip Ratha, Lead Economist, World Bank, held on 20 May 2025 organised by the Odisha Economic Association and the Department of A&A Economics, Utkal University as a part of the K.M. Pattnaik Memorial Lecture.
• Attended the 2 day National Conference on “Intergenerational Transfer of Knowledge and Practices amongst Handloom Clusters in India” held during 21-22 March 2025 organised by the Department of A&A Economics, Utkal University and DEFT, Bhubaneswar.
• Attended a Talk on “Climate Change, Migration and Gender”, By Dr Nitya Rao, Professor of Gender and Development, University of East Anglia, UK held on 6 January 2025 organised by the Department of A&A Economics, Utkal University and DEFT, Bhubaneswar.
• Attended the 2 day National workshop on Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) held on 13-14 December 2024 organised by the Department of A&A Economics, Utkal University and DEFT, Bhubaneswar.
• Participated in the one-day Academic Writing Workshop jointly organised by the Odisha Economic Association and the Department of A&A Economics, Utkal University held on 14 December 2023.
• Participated in the Refresher Course on “Climate Change, Life and Livelihood” organized by MMTTC (UGC HRDC), Utkal University in Online/Blended mode from 01.11.2023 to 14.11.2023.
• Participated in the National Level Webinar on the “Investor Awareness Program” conducted by the Dept of Economics, Utkal University in association with Ambition Learning Solutions held on 8th August 2022.
• Attended a One Day Seminar on “Union Budget 2022-23: Better the Devil you Know…” jointly organised by the PG Department of A&A Economics, Utkal University and Orissa Economic Association on 16 February 2022.
• Attended the Online Talk on “ABC of Cryptocurrency” by Mr G Mahanty, Head MENA, Data Science, Visa Dubai held on 06 February 2022 organised by PG Department of A&A Economics, Utkal University.
• Attended One day Seminar on “Rural Development in Odisha: Issues and Concerns” held on 29th December 2021 organised by PG Department of A&A Economics, Utkal University.
• Participated in the Webinar on “How to achieve Inclusive Growth” organised by The Foundation for Economics Growth and Welfare (EGROW) held on 16 December 2021.
• Attended the Online Bidyadhar Misra Memorial lecture on “Centre-State Relations: Review and Prospects” by Dr. Y V Reddy held on 04 September 2021 organised by Alumni Association of PG Department of A&A Economics, Utkal University.
• Participated in the Refresher Course in “Gender Studies” Held at UGC-HRDC Utkal University Bhubaneswar from 22 January – 4 February 2021.
• Participated in UGC Sponsored one-week Short Term Course on “Disaster Management and Climate Change” from 17-21 October 2020 at UGC – HRDC, Utkal University.
• Participated in the one-day International Webinar entitled “Need for Gender Research on COVID-19 Global Pandemic: Challenges and Prospects” jointly organized by PG Department of Gender Studies and Sarala Devi Centre for Gender Research, Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar on 4th July, 2020.
• Participated in the three-Day National Webinar on ‘Covid -19 & Indian Economy’ held during 9th June – 11th June, 2020 organised by School of Social Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, in collaboration with Students for Holistic Development of Humanity (SHoDH) & Knowledge Partner ICSSR.
• Participated in one day workshop on “Teaching Integrity and Ethics” at XIMB Bhubaneswar on 22 January 2020.
• Participated in the National Conference on “Inclusive Green Growth in India: A Pathway to Sustainable Development” held during 18-19 January 2019 at Department of A & A Economics, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
• Participated as a delegate in the International Conference on ‘The 21st Century Women’s Issues Shaping the World’ held during 11-12 January 2019 at SOA, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
• Attended a Refresher Programme on the theme “Gender, Voice and Action” organised by UGC-HRDC, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha from 10 – 30 November 2017.
• Participated in UGC Sponsored one-week Short Term Course on “Stress Management” from 20-25 July 2017 at UGC – HRDC, Utkal University.
• Participated in the 98th Orientation Course from May 17 to June 13 2017 at UGC-HRDC, University of Hyderabad and obtained Grade ‘A’.
• Attended a one-week workshop on “Econometric Applications in Social Sciences” from 15-21 Dec 2016 at Dept. of Analytical and Applied Economics, Utkal University in partnership with The Indian Econometric Society (TIES) and the Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP), Utkal University.
• Attended a one-day Panel discussion on “Elements of Inclusion and Exclusion in Current Fiscal Framework: An Ex-Post Review of the Union and Odisha State Budgets 2016-17” jointly organised by Centre for Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Utkal University and Department of Analytical and Applied Economics, Utkal University on 22nd March 2016.
• Attended a Two day 21st Biennial conference of the Association of Indian Economic and Financial Studies (AIEFS) at School of Economics, University of Hyderabad held from 3 to 4 August 2015.
• Attended a Three-Day Workshop on “Panel Data Econometrics” held from 16 to 18 April 2014 at Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad.
• Attended a Two-Day Workshop on ‘Sustaining High Growth in India’ held on 25-26th July, 2013 at Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), Delhi.
• Attended 20th Global Symposium 2012 on ‘Converting Strategy into Action’ organized by PMA in New Delhi from 3-5 December, 2012.
• Attended a Two-Day Workshop on ‘Project Risk Management’ held on 7-8 September, 2012 at Hotel Vivanta by Taj, Bangalore and cleared the CrtPRM Exam.

E-content:

• Two (02) e-Lectures under ILMS Utkal University (27 December 2021)
  • https://playhls.media.nic.in/utkaluniv/vod/uu/HETEROSCEDASTICITY-I.A&AEconomics.mp4
  • https://playhls.media.nic.in/utkaluniv/vod/uu/HETEROSCEDASTICITY-II.A&AEconomics.mp4
• Two (02) e-study materials under ILMS Utkal University (February 2022)
  • Development and Equity –
    https://utkaluniversity.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/CEE-201-ECONOMICS-OF-GROWTH-AND-DEVELOPMENT-MODULE-1-SP-MISHRA-1.pdf
  • Theories of Cost –
    https://utkaluniversity.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/HCE-101-MICROECONOMIC-ANALYSIS-I-MODULE-4-SP-MISHRA.pdf

Other Academic Roles/ Responsibilities:

• Conducted a LEC at Sudarsan Degree Mahavidyalaya, Cuttack on 9 May 2026.
• Rapporteur in the National Level Workshop on Effective and Systematic Implementation of NEP -2020 held at the Convention Centre of Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, Odisha during 02-03 May 2026.
• External Examiner for the Dissertation presentation of PG 4th Semester Students on 30-31 March 2026 at Department of Economics, Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
• Served as one of the eminent jury members for the State Level Vikshit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2026 Odisha held on 26-27 March 2026 organised by MY Bharat, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
• Deputy Course Coordinator UDTE, Utkal University (23.02.2026 to Continuing).
• External Examiner of PhD Candidate (Mr Basant Meher; Thesis titled: Technical Efficiency and Profitability of Handloom Weavers: An analysis of clusters in Western Odisha), for Ph.D. in Economics at School of Social Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, held on 12 February 2026 in Blended Mode.
• Conducted a LEC at Jatni College on 9 January 2026.
• Coordinator, Media Cell of Utkal University (12.08.2025 to Continuing).
• Co-coordinator, Global Centre for Rural Studies, CoE – RUSA 2.0 (September 2021 to August 2024) (01.08.2025 to Continuing).
• Co-coordinator, Centre of Study of Unorganised Labour, COE – RUSA 2.0 (Dec 2020 – September 2021; 21 August 2024 – 31 July 2025).
• Organised a one-day Research Scholars’ Poster Presentation ‘VISHLESHAN’ as the Coordinator as a part of Platinum Jubilee Celebration of Utkal University on 05 January 2019.
• Organised a one-week workshop on “Econometric Applications in Social Sciences” from 15-21 Dec 2016 as Convenor at Dept. of Analytical and Applied Economics, Utkal University in partnership with The Indian Econometric Society (TIES) and the Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP), Utkal University.
• Discussant for the panel discussion IV in the two-day National seminar on ‘Climate Change and Economic Growth: Challenges and Path Ahead’ during 6-7 February 2023, sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi at Department of Economics, Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar.
• Discussant for the plenary session IV in the 2-day International Conference on ‘Science, Society and Politics in South Asia’ held during 03-04 March 2020 at Mayfair Convention, Bhubaneswar.
• Conducted an MDP on “Applied General Management” for Senior and Middle level managers as Program Director from 26th -28th June 2014 at IPE.
• Worked as an Organising Committee member in the International Conference on ‘PPPs- the Need of the Hour” jointly organised by IPE and ICPE, Slovenia from 22nd-23rd January 2014.
• Worked as a Joint-Convener in the National Conference on ‘Risk Management in Banking, Insurance and Financial Services’ held on 30-31st January 2013.
• Worked as a part of the organising committee in 3 International Conferences on ‘Global Business Environment’; ‘Game Theory and Management Applications’ and ‘Game Theory and Operations Research Applications’ and in one international workshop on ‘Game Theory and Operations Research’ held during December 2012.
• Taken 02 sessions on ‘Credit Risk Management’ and ‘Risk Management and Sustainable Development’ as a part of MDP conducted for GAIL, MOIL etc.

Newspaper articles:

• ‘Fight the virus in tandem at multiple levels’ – The Pioneer, Bhubaneswar Edition, Tuesday 07 April 2020
  (https://www.dailypioneer.com/2020/state-editions/fight-the-virus-in-tandem-at-multiple-levels.html)
• ‘This lockdown is not completely gloomy’ – The Pioneer, Bhubaneswar Edition, Tuesday 02 June 2020
  (https://www.dailypioneer.com/2020/state-editions/this-lockdown-is-not-completely-gloomy.html)
• ‘Majhi govt’s Maiden Budget overarching, inclusive’ – The Sunday Pioneer, Bhubaneswar Edition, Tuesday 28 July 2024
  (https://www.dailypioneer.com/uploads/2024/epaper/july/bhubaneswar-english-edition-2024-07-28.pdf)

Memberships:

• The Indian Econometric Society, Life Member.
• The Indian Economic Association, Life Member.
• The Orissa Economics Association, Life Member.
• South Odisha Economic Association, Life Member.

Member in Advisory and Decision-Making Bodies:

• Member, Subject Research Committee (SRC), Department of A & A Economics, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
• Member, Board of Studies, Department of A & A Economics, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
• Member, Executive Council of The Indian Econometric Society (TIES) 2017-18 & 2024-25.
• Member, Executive Council of The Orissa Economics Association for 2025-28.
• Reviewer of The Indian Economic Journal.
• Reviewer of Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, Parikalpana – Journal of Sustainability, Business & Social Innovation; and Odisha Economic Journal.
• Reviewer of the Journal of Financial Economic Policy.
• Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Academic Research & Development (IJAR&D) 2023-25.
• Member, Board of Studies, Economics (UG, PG and PhD), R D Women’s University, Bhubaneswar 2023-24 & 2024-25.
• Member, Board of Studies, Department of Economics, B J B Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar, 2023-24.
• Member, Board of Studies, Department of Economics, Kendrapara Autonomous College, Kendrapara 2022-23, 2023-24 & 2024-25.
• Member, Board of Studies, Economics, SVM Autonomous College, Jagatsinghpur, 2020-21 to 2022-23.
• Associate Advisor, Students’ Affairs, Utkal University.
• Member, Utkal University Teacher’s Association (UUTA).

Extracurricular activities / contribution to campus or Institutional Life of the University:

• Coordinator, Media Cell, Utkal University.
• Co-coordinator, Global Centre for Rural Studies (GCRS), a CoE under RUSA, Utkal University.
• Deputy Course Coordinator, UDTE, Utkal University.
• Member, Prospectus & Information Bulletin Committee, Utkal University.
• Associate Adviser, Student Affairs, Utkal University.
• Assistant Superintendent, Malati Devi Chhatrinivas (Ladies Hostel – IV), Utkal University from 14.10.2019 to 20.03.2022.
• Editor-in-Chief of the Annual bulletin of the department “The Econosphere”.
• Faculty in-Charge of Seminar Library and Computer Lab at the Department of A & A Economics, Utkal University.
• Member, Purchase Committee at Department of A & A Economics, Utkal University.