1.Utkal University-Since October 2015-Ph.D Continuing
Department: Anthropology
Thesis Title: A Study on the Prehistoric Archaeology of the Lower Mahanadi Valley, Odisha Areas: Prehistoric archaeology
Advisor: Retd. Prof. Kishor Ku. Basa, Utkal University
2.Utkal University-August, 1988-M.Phil.
Department: Anthropology
Thesis Title: Stone Age Industries of Darpan Khas, Cuttack, Odisha
Areas: Prehistoric Archaeology
Advisor: Dr. K.C. Tripathy
3.Utkal University-August, 1986-M.A.
Department: Anthropology
Thesis Title: Excavation at Chhelinendi, Kuchai,Orissa
Areas: Prehistoric Archaeology
Advisor: Dr. K.C. Tripathy
4.Rairangpur College-Utkal University-May, 1984
Bachelor of Arts
Department: History
Hons: History; Pass: Anthropology
Utkal University-June 2009 – Present-Reader
Utkal University-June 2001 – June 2009-Lecturer in Senior Scale
Utkal University-June 1996 – June 2001-Lecturer
Reader-2009 & Continuing
In M. A. /M.Sc. Level:
MA/MSc Anthropology General Papers:
Archaeological Anthropology (ANTH -C-3),
General Practical: Prehistoric Archaeology and Museology (ANTH -C-10),
Special papers (under Group- ‘C’: Archaeological and Palaeocultural Anthropology – Specialization):
Principles and Methods in Prehistoric Archaeology (ANTH-CE-C1),
Prehistoric Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology of Africa and Europe (ANTH-CE-C2),
Field Techniques and Methods in Prehistoric Archaeology (ANTH-CE-C3),
Archaeology of Odisha (ANTH-AE-1C),
Prehistory and Protohistory of Eastern India and South-East Asia (ANTH-CE-C4,
Advanced Practical in Prehistoric Archaeology (ANTH-CE-C5),
Fieldwork and Dissertation (ANTH-CE-C6) and
Anthropology for Archaeology (ANTH AE/FE-3) as an Allied Elelctive Paper offered for 3rd Semester Students of the Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology.
In M. Phil. Level:
Special papers (under Group- ‘C’: Archaeological and Palaeocultural Anthropology-Specialization):
Methods and Issues in Archaeological Anthropology (Paper 102, Gr.-C),
Practical: Archaeological Surveying and Analysis of Antiquity (Paper 201, Gr.-C),
Fieldwork and Dissertation (Paper 202, Gr.-C)
Department of Anthropology, Utkal University
Duties: Teaching and Research
Lecturer in Senior Scale / Assistant Professor(Stage-II)-2001-2009
Course Name-Practical Paper Name (Practical Paper Code)
Papers teaching in M.A. / M.Sc. Semester System since Academic Session 2006-2007 onward
a. General Papers:
Semester-I Archaeological Anthropology and Museology (Paper 103).
General Practical: Prehistory and Museology (Paper 105).
Semester-II Archaeological Anthropology: Prehistory and Protohistory of the Old World (Paper 203).
b. Special Papers:
Semester-III Principles and Methods of Prehistoric Archaeology (Paper 304-C).
Field Techniques of Prehistoric Archaeology (Paper 305-C)
Semester-IV Regional Prehistoric Archaeology: Prehistory of Africa and Europe (Paper 402-C).
Regional Prehistoric Archaeology: Prehistory andProtohistory of Eastern India and South-East Asia (Paper 403-C).
Advance Practical, Fieldwork method and Dissertation (Paper 404-C).
In M.Phil (Papers teaching)
a. Special Paper: AdvancedPrehistoricArchaeologicalPrinciples and Methods (Paper II C).
Advanced Prehistory Practical (Paper IIIC).
Dissertation (Paper IVC) (Supervised M.Phil. students in preparation of Dissertations on the topics related to Prehistoric Archaeological and Ethno-archaeological Studies).
Department of Anthropology, Utkal University
Duties: Teaching and Research
Lecturer-1996-2001
Course Name-Practical Paper Name (Practical Paper Code)
In M.A. / M.Sc. (Papers teaching) since 1996 Academic Session.
a. General Papers: Prehistoric Anthropology (Paper III)
General Practical Anthropology (Prehistory Part) (Paper V)
b. Special Papers: Prehistoric Archaeological Principles and Methods (Paper IX).
Regional Prehistoric Archaeology (Paper X).
Prehistory Practical and Dissertation (Paper XI).
In M. Phil (Papers teaching)
a. Special Paper: AdvancedPrehistoricArchaeologicalPrinciples and Methods (Paper II C).
Advanced Prehistory Practical (Paper IIIC).
Dissertation (Paper IVC) (Supervised M.Phil. students in preparation of Dissertations on the topics related to Prehistoric Archaeological and Ethno-archaeological Studies).
Department of Anthropology, Utkal University
Duties: Teaching and Research
Books Authored/Edited:
1. Text Books: One (1) “Pratnatattvika Nrutattva”(Archaeological Anthropology) Page 1- 135, in Odia Language for +3 Anthropology Honours /Generic Elective(as per UGC-CBCS Syllabus ) Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-272-7050-1, First Edition: 2016.
2. Books: One (1) – “Anthropology Glossary (English – Oriya)” Page 1-198, Publication No. 412, Orissa State Bureau of Text Book Preparation and Production, Pustak Bhavan, Bhubaneswar – 751022, (Under the scheme of production of books and literature in Regional Language at the University Level sponsored by the Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education) Govt. of India, New Delhi) ISBN: 81-8005-054-8, First Edition: 2003.
Articles/Chapters Published in Edited Books:
1. Sahoo, D. and K. K. Basa, Neolithic- Chalcolithic Cultures of Odisha: An Overview, published in book “Neolithic- Chalcolithic Cultures of Eastern India”. (ISBN: 978-81-910635-1-6) pp.173-200 (Chapter-9) (Edited by Dr. K.N. Dikshit, Indian Archaeological Society), New Delhi. 2013.
2. Sahoo, D. and R. N. Dash, Pre and Protohistory (of Angul District), published in book “Cultural Heritage of Orissa, Vol. VII: Angul District”. Chapter – II, History, Section – I; Political and Cultural History: 31-39 (Edited by G. Mohanty, H.C. Das, A.K. Pattanayak, Haripad Satpathy), State Level Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Smruti Samsad, Bhubaneswar. 2006.
3. Sahoo, D. and R. N. Dash, Pre and Protohistory (of Dhenkanal District), published in book “Cultural Heritage of Orissa, Vol. VI: Dhenkanal District”. Chapter-II, Section-I, History: 31a-31j (Edited by G. Mohanty, H.C. Das, A.K. Pattnayak, H. Satpathy) State Level Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Smruti Sansad, Bhubaneswar. 2005.
4. Dash, R. N. and D. Sahoo, Pre and Protohistory (of Jajpur District), published in book “Cultural Heritage of Jajpur.” Chapter II, History, Section – I: 29-35(Edited by G. Mohanty, H.C. Das, A.K. Pattnayak, H. Satpathy, and E. Padhi ), State Level Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Smruti Sansad, Bhubaneswar. 2005.
5. Sahoo, D., Prehistory of Darpankhas (District Jajpur), Coastal Orissa, published in book “Archaeology of Orissa”, Vol-1:173-200 (Chapter-8) ISBN: 81-7702009-9(Vol.1), 81-7702-011-(Set) (Edited by Dr. K.K. Basa and Dr. P. Mohanty), Pratibha Prakashan, New Delhi. 2000.
Journal Articles
i) National Journal:
1. D. Sahoo, “Lines on the Stone, The Rock Art of the Lower Mahanadi Valley, Odisha”, Man in Society, Vol. 24:14-25. (ISSN-2347-1530) The Journal of Anthropology Department UtkalUniversity, Bhubaneswar, 2017.
2. D. Sahoo and S. Nayak, Stone Age Cultures around Ghantikhala Area, Cuttack District, Coastal Odisha, Man in Society, Vol. 20:56-80. (ISSN-2347-1530)The Journal of Anthropology Department Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 2013.
3. D. Sahoo, “Archaeology before History around Kardi, District Boudh, Central Orissa”, SEARCH, Vol. 1, January 2013: 86-103; (ISSN-0974-5416). A Journal of Arts, Humanities & Management, Directorate of & Continuing Education Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India.2013.
4. D. Sahoo and T. Canton, “Mortuary Practices of the Savaras of Cuttack District, Orissa: An Ethnoarchaeological Study”, Man in Society, Vol. 17:1-18 (ISSN-2347-1530). The Journal of Anthropology Department Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 2006-07.
5. D. Sahoo and B.K. Mohanta, “Man-Animal Relationship in Orissa: Gleaned from Excavated Faunal Remains”, Orissa Review, Vol. LX (5) 11-13 (ISSN-0970-8669).Published by Information and Public Relation Department, Govt. of Orissa Bhubaneswar, 2003.
6. K.K. Basa, B.K. Mohanta, T.K.Das and D. Sahoo, “A New Hoard of Punch Marked Coins from Ghumal, Northern Orissa”, Orissa Historical Research Journal, Vol. XLVI (1): 99-102 (ISSN-0474-7269), The Journal of Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar, 2003.
7. Sahoo, D., “An Ancient Iron Smelting Site in Coastal Orissa”, Man in Society, Vol. 14-15: 77- 93. (ISSN-2347-1530). The Journal of Anthropology Department, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. 2001-03.
8. Sahoo, D., “A Note on Recovered Copper Plate Grant form Nadiabhanga Duburi, Jajpur District”, Man in Society, Vol. 14-15: 166-167 (ISSN-2347-1530). The Journal of Anthropology Department, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. 2001-03.
9. Sahoo, D, B.K. Mohanta and T.K. Das, “Mesolithic Culture of Gambharia, Northern Orissa”, Man in Society, Vol. 12: 74-82 (ISSN-2347-1530). The Journal of Anthropology Department, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 1998-99.
10. Sahoo, D and K.C. Tripathy, “Archaeology of Coastal Orissa: A Glimpse”, Manav, Vol. 3: 269-273. The Journal of Anthropological Society of Orissa, Bhubaneswar, 1988-89.
ii) International Journal :
1. D. Sahoo, “Rock Art Sites Around The Delta Head On The Lower Mahanadi Valley, Odisha”, The Tribal Tribune, Vol.-8, Issue -2, Bhubaneswar-30, 64, Sarswatikunj, (http://www.etribaltribune.com), ISSN: 2249-3433, January-2016.
2. D. Sahoo, “Prehistoric Rock Shelter Sites around the Delta Head on the Lower Mahanadi Valley, Odisha”, The Tribal Tribune, Vol.-7, Issue -3, Bhubaneswar-30, 64, Sarswatikunj, (http://www.etribaltribune.com), ISSN: 2249-3433, April-2015.
3. D. Sahoo, “Palaeolithic Sites in the Lower Mahanadi Valley”, The Tribal Tribune, Vol.-7, Issue-2, Bhubaneswar-30, 64, Sarswatikunj, (http://www.etribaltribune.com), ISSN: 2249-3433, January-2015.
4. K.K. Basa, R. Mohanty, D. Sahoo and S, Vaidya, “Archaeological Excavation at Banga of Harirajpur, District Puri, Coastal Odisha: A Preliminary Report”, The Tribal Tribune, Vol.-6, Issue-2. Bhubaneswar-30, 64, Sarswatikunj. (http://www.etribaltribune.com), ISSN: 2249-3433, January-2014.
5. B.K. Mohanta and D. Sahoo, “A Look in to Indigenous Metal Craft Technology in Orissa”, Man in India, Vol. 83 (1 &2): 207-220, A Quarterly Journal of Anthropology, Ranch-834001, ISSN-022-1569) 2003.
6. Basa, K.K. and D. Sahoo, “Mesolithic Culture around Duburi Tamka Region in Orissa”, Man in India, Vol. 80 (1&2): 121 – 140, A Quarterly Journal of Anthropology, Ranchi-834001, ISSN-022-1569, 2000.
Refereed Conference Publications:
1. Sahoo, D., “Rock Art Sites in the Lower Mahanadi Valley, Odisha”. In Proceedings of 39th Annual Session of Odisha History Congress (ISBN: 978-93-85798-32-0) in page 16-35 under the Section-I: Ancient Odishan Culture and Archaeology, published by Odisha History Congress and P. G. Department of History, Government College (Autonomous), Bhawanipatna. January 27- 28, 2018. India, Odisha.
2. Basa, K.K. and D. Sahoo, “Researches on Prehistoric Archaeology of Odisha by the Department of Anthropology: An Overview”. In Souvenir of Indian Anthropology Congress 2015 (12thINCAA Congress) on “Tribal Transformations in Contemporary India: Issues and Challenges” organized by the Department of Anthropology (Centre of Advanced Study) Utkal University, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research& Training Institute (SCSTRTI), Government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar and Lalit Kala Akademi (National Akademi of Arts), New Delhi. February 22-23, 2015. Bhubaneswar, India.
3. Sahoo, D. and C. S. Satpathy, “Medicinal Plant used among the tribes around the Mahavinayak Mini- Biosphere, Jajpur District, Odisha: An Ethnobotanical Investigation”. Abstract published in Souvenir of the U.G.C. supported National Seminar on “Medicinal Plants: Traditional Knowledge and Modern Research” organized by the Department of Botany, B.B. Mahavidyalaya, Chandikhole, Jajpur, Odisha in collaboration with Dharmasala Mahavidyalaya, Jajpur. February 25-26, 2012. Chandikhole, Odisha, India.
4. Sahoo, D., “Palaeolithic Vestiges around Ghantikhal, District Cuttack, Odisha”. Abstract published in Proceedings of “99th Session of the Indian Science Congress” Section of Anthropological and Behavioral Sciences organized by the Indian Science Congress Association, 14th, Dr. Biresh Guha Street, Kolkata. January 03-07, 2012. KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, India.
5. Sahoo, D. and T. Canton, “Mortuary practices of the Savaras of Cuttack District, Orissa: An Ethnoarchaeological Study”. Abstract published in Souvenir of National Seminar on “Tribes in Crises: Bio-Cultural Perspectives” organized by School of Studies in Anthropology Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur. November 28-30, 2006. Chhattisgarh, India.
1. Invited as a Resource Person to deliver a talk on “Odishara Shila O’ Sthapatya (Rocks and Architectures of Odisha)” in the State Level Seminar on Odishara Shila O’ Sthapatya (Rocks and Architectures of Odisha) organised by Kedarnath Gabesana Pratishan, Kedargouri Marg, Bhubaneswar, India on 19th January, 2020
2. Invited as a Resource Person to deliver a talk on “Rock Art of India with special reference to Central India and Odisha” in the UGC sponsored Extramural Seminar organised by the Department of Anthropology, Baba Bhairabananda Autonomous Mahavidyalaya, Jajpur, Odisha on 07th December, 2019
3. Invited as a Resource Person to deliver a talk on “Lower Palaeolithic Culture in India” under the UGC scheme of Guest Lecture/ Visiting Faculty at Department of Anthropology, Baba Bhairabananda Autonomous Mahavidyalaya, Jajpur, Odisha on 28th September, 2016
4. Invited as a Resource Person to deliver a talk on “Metal Age Remains around Kerjang, District Angul, Central Odisha” under the UGC scheme of Guest Lecture/ Visiting Faculty at Department of Anthropology, Talcher Autonomous College, Talcher, Angul, Odisha on 21th December, 2012.
1. As a team member from the P.G. Department of Anthropology Utkal University applied to the Archaeological Survey of India for permission to conduct an Exploration in Mayurbhanj, District, Odisha (for the year 2016-17).
2. Submitted an Interdisciplinary Research Project on “Geoarchaeological Studies of Rock Art in Sundargarh District, Odisha” with special reference to the Documentation, Interpretation and Conservation” (PI) in collaboration with the P.G. Department of Geology, Utkal University (in December 2015).
3. Received a Research grant from the U.G.C. sponsored programme of the C.A.S, Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar for undertaking fieldwork and make a database of the Research Project on “Archaeological Investigation and Excavation around Harirajpur, District Puri, Coastal Odisha” (Co-PI) in 2013. Research report (in a form of preliminary report) has already submitted to the C.S.A., Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar(2013)
4. Received a Research grant from the U.G.C. sponsored programme of the C.A.S, Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar for undertaking fieldwork and make a database of the Research Project on “Indigenous Healing Practices among the Savaras of Coastal Orissa” (PI) in 2010. Report of the Research Project has submitted C.A.S. Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (2010).
5. Received a small research grant from the D.S.A. Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India for undertaking fieldwork on the Research Project on “Prehistoric Archaeological Exploration on the Palaeolithic Cultures or Cuttack District, Orissa”, (PI) in 2004-2005. Report of the Research Project has submitted D.S.A. Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (2004-2005).
6. Received a small Research grant from the U.G.C. sponsored ASIHSS Programme of the D.S.A., Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar for undertaking the Research Project on “Investigation in to the Archaeology before History of Cuttack, District”,(PI) in 2004 – 2005. Report of the Research Project has submitted D.S.A. Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (2004-2005).
7. Received a small Research grant from the D.S.A. Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India for undertaking the Research project on “An Archaeological Survey around Boudh, Central Orissa,” (PI) in 2002-2003. Report of the Research Project has submitted D.S.A. Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (2002-2003).
8. Received a small grant (jointly with Dr. K.K. Basa) from the D.S.A., Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India for undertaking fieldwork on “Metal Age Remains around Kerjang, District Angul, Central Orissa,” (Co-PI) in 1999-2000. Report of the Research Project has submitted D.S.A. Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (1999-2000).
9. Received a small grant of University Grants Commission under the Minor-Research Project on “Lithic Cultures of Lower Mahanadi Valley, Cuttack, Orissa” (PI) in 1996-97. Report of the same has published in the book “Archeology of Orissa” edited by K.K. Basa and P.Mohanty, Pratibha Prakashan, Delhi (2000).
• Invited as a Resource Person to deliver a talk on “Odishara Shila O’ Sthapatya (Rocks and Architectures of Odisha)” in the State Level Seminar on Odishara Shila O’ Sthapatya (Rocks and Architectures of Odisha) organised by Kedarnath Gabesana Pratishan, Kedargouri Marg, Bhubaneswar, India on 19th January, 2020.
• Attended and Chaired a Parallel Technical Session (2.30 PM to 4.00 P.M.) National Seminar on “Resisting Dominance: Situating Khurda in Early Anti- Colonial Resistance of 1804”, organised by the P.G. Department of History, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar in collaboration with Saheed Jayee Rajguru Foundation, New Delhi, India on 06th April, 2019.
• Attended and made an Oral Presentation on “Prehistoric Context of the Lower Mahanadi Valley, Odisha” in the World Bank- OHEPEE Sponsored International Seminar on “Understanding Tribe in Neo-Liberal Era” held, organised by the P. G. Department of Anthropology, (UGC-Centre of Advanced Study), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha and supported by NALCO, Bhubaneswar, India on 09th -10th March, 2019.
• Attended and Chaired a Parallel Technical Session (2 PM to 3.30 P.M.) in the National Seminar on “Narrating Local History: Community, Caste and Tribe in Odisha”, organised by the P.G. Department of History, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar on 25th January, 2019.
• Attended and made an Oral Presentation on “Archaeological Evidences around Chilika Lake, Odisha” in the State Level Seminar: A Regional Session of Odisha History Congress , organized by the Department of History, Balugaon College, Balugaon, Khordha in collaboration with Odisha History Congress, Bhubaneswar, India on 5th December, 2018.
• Attended and made an Oral Presentation on “Phytomedicines for Healthcare of Domestic Animals among the Agro-Pastoral Communities around Badachana of Jajpur District, Odisha” in the National Seminar on “Science for Society” on the occasion of the 20th Odisha Bigyan O’ Paribesh Congress, organised by the Orissa Environmental Society (O.E.S), Bhubaneswar & National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar at NISER Campus, Bhubaneswar, India on 17th -18th November, 2018.
• Attended and Participated Regional Session of Odisha History Congress, held on 24th June, 2018 organised by the Odisha History Congress in collaboration with S.C.S Autonomous College, Puri, Odisha at the Department of History, S.C.S Autonomous College, Puri, Odisha.
• Attended and made an Oral Presentation on “Medicinal Floral Heritage of Odisha” in the National Conference on Eco-Criticism & Green Literature Movement”, organised by the P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar & Rastriya Kisan Paribar, Odisha, India on 20th May, 2018.
• Participated and presented two papers titled (i)“Some Observations on the Prehistoric Archaeology of Bhubaneswar, Odisha” and (ii) “Stone Age Industries around Ghantikhala, Odisha, India”, India” in the National Seminar on “Tribal Situations with special reference to Eastern India”, organized by the Centre of Advanced Study, P.G. Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar-751004 in collaboration with Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sanghrahalaya, Shamla Hills, Bhopal-462013(An Autonomous Organization of Ministry of Culture. Govt. of India) and Ministry of Health& Family Welfare, Government of India Population Research Centre, Utkal University, India on 28th- 30th March, 2018.
• Participated and presented a paper titled “Rock Art Sites in the Lower Mahanadi Valley, Odisha” in the National Seminar on “Protest Movement in Eastern India: Prospects and Challenges” at Bhawanipatna in the 39th Annual Session, Odisha History Congress, organized by the P.G. Department of History, Government College (Autonomous) Bhawanipatna, Odisha and Odisha History Congress, Odisha on 27th- 28th January, 2018.
• Participated and presented a paper in form of poster titled “Bioarchaeology in Odisha: A Short Communication” In Indian Science Congress Association “National Seminar on Reaching the Unreached Through Science and Technology ” held at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, jointly organized by the Indian Science Congress Association, Bhubaneswar Chapter & KIIT University, Bhubaneswar-24, India from 17th-18th December 2017. Abstract of the paper published in the sections of Biological Sciences and Other Area as Abstract No.BS-22 in the page 30 and Abstract No OA-02 in the page 296 of the Book of Abstracts of the ISCA, National Seminar (2017).
• Attended the Seminar and delivered a lecture titled “History of Prehistoric Archaeological Research and Documentation of Antiquities” on the International Museum Day, organized by Odisha State Museum in collaboration with P.G. Department of Anthropology, Utkal University at Odisha State Museum, Bhubaneswar, India on 18 May, 2017.
• Participated and presented a paper titled “Prehistoric Rock Art Traditions of Western Odisha, India” In Indian Science Congress Association “National Seminar on Science and Technology for National Development in India ” held at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha organized by the Indian Science Congress Association, Bhubaneswar Chapter & KIIT University, Bhubaneswar-24, India from 12th -13th December 2016. Abstract of the paper is published as Abstract No.OA-13 in the page 214 in the Book of Abstracts of the Session, Other Area of ISCA, National Seminar.(2016)
• Participated and Presented 4 papers titled (I) Iron Age Remains around Kerjang, District Angul, Central Odisha (in page34 Abstract Volume);(II)Recent Excavations at the Neo-Chalcolithic Site of Banga near Harirajpur, District Puri, Odisha (in page35, Abstract Volume) ;(III) Prehistoric Rock Shelters and Rock Art Sites around the Delta Head on the Lower Mahanadi Valley, Cuttack, Odisha :A Report (in page142-143, Abstract Volume) ;(IV) Traditional Knowledge of Phytomedicines for Domestic Animals among the Argo-Pastoralists of Barachana, Jajpur District, Odisha (in page152-153, Abstract Volume) in the Indian Anthropological Congress 2015, organized by the P. G. Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar and Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe Research & Training Institute, Bhubaneswar under the auspices of Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists (INCAA) at Bhubaneswar, India from 21-23 February 2015.
• Participated and presented a paper titled “Recent Excavation at the Neolithic-Chalcolithic site of Bang near Harirajpur, District Puri, Odisha” in the Open Session of the in the International Seminar on “Archaeology and Language and The Joint Annual Conference of Indian Archaeological Society (IAS-48th) Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies (ISPQS-42nd) Indian History and Culture Society (IHCS-38th)” at Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute, (Deemed University), Pune-6, India from 06-09 October 2014.
• Participated in the National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Early Historic Archaeology of Eastern India” organized by P. G. Department of History, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, on 26thMarch, 2013 at P. G. Department of History, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar , Burla, Odisha. Contributed and presented a paper in coauthors of Prof. K. K. Basa titled “Archaeological Excavations at Kardi, District Boudh, Central Odisha” and its abstract is published in the Abstracts booklet of the said national seminar.
• Participated and presented a paper in coauthors of Prof. K. K. Basa and Prof R.K. Mohanty titled “Archaeological Excavations at Bantala Mundia of Banga around Harirajpur Area, Odisha” in the National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Anthropology” organized by CAS Department of Anthropology (Centre of Advanced Study & DST-PURSE Grant), Utkal University in collaboration with Anthropological Survey of India, Kolkata at P.G. Council Hall, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, India on 18th and 19th March, 2013. Abstract is published as Abstract No. 11 in the Abstracts booklet of the said national seminar.
• Attended and Contributed a paper titled “Medicinal Plants used among the Tribes around the Mahavinayak Mini-Biosphere, Jajpur District, Odisha, India : An Ethnobotanical Investigation” in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Medicinal Plants: Traditional Knowledge and Modern Research” organized by the Department of Botany, B.B. Mahavidyalaya, Chandikhole, Jajpur , Odisha in collaboration with Dharmasala Mahavidyalaya, Jajpur, Odisha at B.B. Mahavidyalaya, Chandikhole, Jajpur, Odisha, India on 25 and 26 February, 2012. Abstract is published in the page 97 of the Souvenir Volume of the said national seminar.
• Participated and presented a paper titled “Palaeolithc Vestiges around Ghantikhal, Cuttack, Odisha” In the Section of Anthropological & Behavioural Sciences of 99th Indian Science Congress” held at KIIT University, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha organized by the Indian Science Congress Association14th, Dr. Biresh Guha Street, Kolkata-700017 from January 03-07, 2012. Abstract of the paper is published as Abstract No. 09 in the page 250 in Proceedings of the Session, Anthropological & Behavioural Sciences of 99th ISCA.
• Participated and contributed a paper titled “Use of Ethnomedicinal Plants among the Savara Tribes of Cuttack District, Odisha, India” in the National Seminar on “Medical Anthropology in India: Bio-Cultural Prospective” organized by Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) Department of Anthropology, Utkal University in collaboration with Anthropological Survey of India, Kolkata at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India on 24 and 25 March 2011. its Abstract is published as Abstract No. 28 in the page 20 of the Abstracts of the said national seminar.
• Participated and Contributed a paper titled “Use of Medicinal Plants by ‘Savara’ Tribe of Jajpur District of Odisha”in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Medicinal & Aromatic Plants: Traditional knowledge and Current Research” organized by the Department of Botany, Vyasanagar (Autonomous) College, Jajpur Road, Odisha in collaboration with Odisha Environmental Society, Bhubaneswar at Vyasanagar (Autonomous) College, Jajpur Road, District Jajpur, Odisha, India on 05 and 06February 2011. Abstract is published in the page 62 of the Souvenir cum Abstract Volume of the said national seminar
• Participated and presented a paper titled “Bio-Cultural aspects of man gleaned from newly discovered Prehistoric Art in Coastal Orissa.” in the National Seminar on“ Bio-Cultural Anthropology: Prospects and Challenges” organized by Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) Department of Anthropology, Utkal University in collaboration with Anthropological Survey of India, Kolkata and Naba Krushna Choudhuri Centre for Development Studies (NKCDS), Bhubaneswar at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India on 27 and 28 March 2010.
• Participated and presented a paper titled “Archaeology before History around Karadi, District Boudh, Central Orissa”in the “Regional Session of Orissa History Congress”, organized by Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education (DDCE), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India on 6th, December 2009.
• Attended and presented a paper entitled “Archaeological Investigation at Karadi, Dist. Boudh, Orissa”, in the National Seminar on Buddhism in Orissa and Joint Annual Conference of Indian Archaeological Society (IAS), Indian Society for Pre-historic and Quaternary Studies(ISPQS) Indian History and Culture Society (IHCS), in Bhubaneswar organized by Orissa State Museum, Orissa State Archaeology, Orissan Institute of Maritime and South East Asian Studies, Department of Culture, Govt. of Orissa, India from 29th to 31st December 2008.
• Attended and Presented a paper entitled “Indigenous Metal Craft Technology in Orissa: An Ethnoarchaeological Study” in the National Seminar on “Cultural Mapping of Orissa: Interdisciplinary Perspectives”, organized by Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, (I.G.R.M.S.), Bhopal and Diversity Resource and Research Centre (D.R.R.C), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar at Bhubaneswar, India on 26th -27th July 2003.
• Attended and presented a paper entitled “Neolithic Culture in Northern Orissa: Prospects and Problems” in the National Seminar on “Archaeological Heritage of North Orissa” jointly organized by North Orissa University and Centre for Archaeological Studies and Training Eastern India, Koklata at Baripada, Mayurbhanj,Odisha India on 12th and 13, February 2003.
• Attended and presented a paper entitled “Iron-Age Remains around Kerjang, District Angul, Central Orissa”, in the National Seminar on “Archaeology of Eastern India”, held at Konark, organized by Department of Anthropology and sponsored by C.D.I. Project, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India on 5th to 7th April, 2001.
1. Attendee of four weeks U.G.C. sponsored Academic “Staff Orientation Course” from 25th August to 21st September 1997 at Academic Staff College, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India.
2. Attendee of three weeks U.G.C. sponsored “Refresher Course” in “Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology”, form 19th June to 10th July 2000 at the Department of Archaeology, Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute, Pune-6.
3. Attendee of three weeks U.G.C. sponsored “Refresher Course” in the subject, Anthropology from 27th March to 16th April, 2002 at the Academic Staff College, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar,.
4. Attendee of the U.G.C. sponsored “Simple Sanskrit Speaking Course” from 1st August to 4th September 2002 at Simple Sanskrit Speaking Centre, P.G. Department of Sanskrit, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.
5. Attendee of three weeks U.G.C. sponsored “Refresher Course” in the subject, Anthropology in ‘Winter School Programme’ from 8th January 2009 to 28th January 2009 at the Academic Staff College, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. Placed in Grade-‘A’.
6. Attendee of three weeks U.G.C. sponsored “Refresher Course” in the subject, ‘Sociology and Anthropology’ from 27th January to 16th February 2010 at the Academic Staff College, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. Placed in Grade -‘A’.
7. Attendee of three weeks U.G.C. sponsored “Refresher Course” in the subject, ‘Sociology and Anthropology’ (on specialized subject “Society, Culture and Environment in Development Perspectives” from 10th March to 30th March February 2011 at the Academic Staff College, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. Placed in Grade -‘A’.
8. Attendee of ten days U.G.C. sponsored “Faculty Development Programme-2012” from 30th January to 07th February 2012, at the UGC- Academic Staff College, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.
9. Attendee of three weeks of DST supported “Summer Training Programme” on “Geospatial Technologies & its Applications” from 8th-28th May 2012 at PG Department of Geology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, organized by Socio Cultural Development Center (SCDC), Odisha and supported by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, New Delhi.
10. Attendee of three weeks of “Training / Refresher Course” in the subject “Geospatial Technologies” from 10th to 30th, December 2013,under Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS) of DST Government of India, New Delhi, organized by Socio Cultural Development Center (SCDC), Odisha in association with Post Graduation Department of Zoology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.