CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Name in Full NILAKANTHA PANIGRAHI, Ph.D

1.1 Present Post held Associate Professor,

Departmentof

Anthropology and Tribal Development

Head of the Department since 07.09.2016

1.2 Date of Birth 10.05.1962

1.3 Contact Address Guru Ghasidas Viswavidyalaya, Koni,

Bilaspur, Chhatishgarh, India

nilakantha.panigrahi@gmail.com

Ph. 09437920834 (M)

Ph-09981860112 (M)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION : Doctor of Philosophy, 1995;

Master of Philosophy, 1987 Master of Arts, 1985

WORK EXPERIENCES:

1. Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology and Tribal Development, Guru Ghasidas

Viswavidyalaya (GGV) A Central University, Koni, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, in the scale of pay Rs.37,400-67000+AGP Rs.9000/-

Head of the Department of Anthropology and Tribal Development, GGV, Vide LN-1416,

Estt/Admn-II/2016, Dt.07.09.2016.

2. Research Associate in Social Anthropology (Lecturer Rank), joined on 02.06.1997 uptill 22.09.2013

at Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies, (ICSSR Research Centre), Bhubaneswar, in the scale of pay Rs.15600/- - Rs.39100/-, Basic – Rs.25950/-, Grade Pay – Rs.7000/-, DA – Rs.26360/-,

Gross Salary – Rs.66150/-.

3. Socio-Economist, in DANIDA assisted Orissa Drinking Water Project, Coastal Districts of Orissa, 1988

to 2003.

PH.D GUIDENCE:

Awarded:

“Accessibility and utilization of Health services among the Munda women of Mayurbhanj district,

Orissa”. Mrs.Abhijeeta Das, Anthropology, Registered on 16.10.2007, Utkal University, Odisha,

Notification No-EC-VI/2435-Anth/3415/2013 Dt.30.09.2013.

“Management of Land Resources and Empowerment: A Study among the Bhuiyan Women in Keonjhar District”, Mrs.Rashmirahi Balabantaray, Utkal University, ICSSR Doctoral Fellow,

2007-08, Regd No-04 Women Study, Utkal University, 30.04.2008, Notification No No-

EC.VI/2974-Women’s Study/1665/2017, Dt.21.10.2017.

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Continuing Ph.D Research:

“Problems of Widows in Odisha: An Anthropological Assessment in Development Perspective”,

Ms.Sumitra Sethi, ICSSR Fellow, 2012-13, Registration No-08.Anth-2012-13, Utkal University,

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, (To be submitted).

“Indigenous System of village Management through the Institution of Darbar: A study among the

Paudi Bhuiyans of Bansapal Block of Keonjhar district, Odisha, Purna Chandra Baradi, Registration

No-07Anth-2012-13, Utkal University , Bhubaneswar, Odisha, (Primary Data Collection stage),

“Status of Women among the Sabar Tribe of Purulia district, West Bengal’, Submitted by

Sephali Mohanta, Submitted to Berhampur University, Berhampur, Odisha, Registration No-52/2014,

(Data processing stage).

“Changing Livelihood Resources among Baiga Tribe of Bilaspur district, Chhattishgarh: An Anthropological study:, Saurabha Chaurasiya, Guru Ghasidas Viswavidyalaya, Regd No-

145214502, GGV/14/3090, 2015.

“Socio-Economic Dimensions of Health of Pando Tribe: An Anthropological study in Sarguja

District, Chhattishgarh”,Ravindra Singh, Guru Ghasidas Viswavidyalaya, Regd No-145214503,

GP/09/1257, 25.10.2016.

BOOKS PUBLISHED:

1. ‘Tribal Economy, Culture and Society in India’, Concept Publishing Company (P) Ltd, New Delhi,

2019, ISBN-13:978-93-86682-94-9, Edited Book (Single Author)

2. “Tribal Livelihood in Changing Perspective”, SSDN Publishers, New Delhi, 2014, ISBN-978-93-

8117-678-8 (Single Author)

3. “Tribals and The Indian Constitution: Functioning of Fifth Schedule in the State of Orissa”, Rawat

Publications, New Delhi, 2006 (Co-Author, with Prof. N.K.Behura), Second Print came in 2017.

4. “State, NGO and Disaster Management”, Rawat Publication, New Delhi, 2005, ISBN-81-7033-978-2,

(Co-Author with Prof.K,C,Samal, Dr.S.Meher, and S.Mohanty).

5. “The Trading Community of India: An Anthropological Study of Ethnicity”. Rawat Publications,

Jeypore, 2000 ISBN-81-7033-563-3, (First Author, with Prof. P. Panda).

RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED:

In Journals:

1. Marginalisation of Third Gender within Development :An Empirical Study in Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh,

South Asian Anthropologist, 2019, Vo0-19 (2),:151-164. (Corresponding and First author)

2. Changing Sacred Status of Village pond in the context of People-Pond Spirit Complex (Co-author), The

Oriental Anthropologists, vol-17, N0-1 Jan-June, 2017, Pp-149-161, ISSN- 0972-558X.

2. ”Natural Resources, Globalisation and Development of tribal people in Odisha”, in Jo of South Asian

Anthropologists, September, Vol-15, No-2, Pp-101-117, ISSN-0257-7348.

2.“Health Services Delivery and Tribal Communities of Odisha:An Empirical Study”, in Tribal Studies: A

Journal of COATS, Vol-3, Issue-2, December-2015, Pp-5-22, ISSN-2321-3396.

3. “Status of Land Rights of the Bhuiyan Women in Odisha:An Empirical Study:, Tribal Studies: A Journal

of COATS, Vol-3, Issue-1, June-2015, Pp-18-43, ISSN-2321-3396 (Co-author).

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4. “Promotion of Eco-Tourism and Livelihood Security of Tribal People through Public Private Partnership: Potentiality and Prospects in Odisha”, Indian Journal of Anthropological Survey, Volume-63, No-2,

Pp-243-263, January-December, 2014, ISSN-0970-3411.

5. ”Ecological Resources and Tribal Livelihood: An Odishan Overview”, in the BIODIVERSITY WATCH

International Journal on Biodiversity Issues, July-December-2013, No-2, ISSN No-2348-4497, Pp-205-

221.

6.‘Disinheritance of Livelihood Resources: Indigenous Communities and State Policies in Odisha’ in

Humanities Circle: An international Journal of Central University of Kerala, Vol-01, Issue-02,

June 2013.

7. Eco-Tourism in Tribal Regions of Odisha:its potential and prospects, Vol-53, No-4, Jan-March 2013,

Pp-351-357, Productivity, Jo of National Productivity Council, Govt of India, Regd No-4757/59, Corresponding and First Author.

8.. “Ensuring Child rights and their development through National Child Labour Project in Mayurbhanja:

A Scheduled Area district of Odisha”, Asian journal of International Law, vol-7, No-1-2, Jan-Dec-2012,

ISSN-0973-5097, Pp-47-73.

9. “Implementation of Forest Rights Act in Odisha: An Anthropological understanding to upgrade the

livelihood of the tribal people”, Journal of the Indian Anthropological Society, Volume-47, No-

2,Pp-129-153, July-2012, ISSN-0019-4387.

10. “Status of Rehabilitation and Resettlement of Displaced Families by SAIL and MCL: A

Retrospective Look from Empirical Findings”, Man and Life, Jan-June 2012, Vol-38,Nos-1-2, Pp-

37-57, ISSN 0972-4109.

11. "Reaching the unreached: Status of health service delivery among the tribal communities of

Malkangiri: An empiric study, Jr. of Adivasi, June and December 2011, Vol-51,No-1 & 2, SC ST

RTI, ISSN 2277-7245.

12. ‘Management of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme Act: Issues and

Challenges in Orissa’, Lal Bahadur Shastri Journal of Management and Research, Vol-VIII, Jan-

June-2010, No-1, ISSN-0972-8031.

13. Eco-Tourism and Tribal Livelihood: A Prospective look in Similipal Biosphere of Odisha”, Indian

Journal of Anthropological Survey, Volume-57, No-1-4, Pp-33-46, January-December, 2008,

ISSN-0970-3411.

14. “Fifth Scheduled of the Constitution of India and the Tribes of Odisha: A Retrospective Look”, Indian Journal of Anthropological Survey, Volume-56, No-1-2,Pp-47-72, January-June 2007,

ISSN-0970-3411.

15. ‘Tribal Population and Chronic Poverty in Orissa: A Note on the North-South Divide’, MARGIN, 2006, Vol-38&39, No-4 &1, National Council of Applied Economic Research, New Delhi, ISSN-

0025-2921( Co-author)

16. ‘Public Health Care System and Tribal Rights in the Scheduled Areas of Orissa-An Empirical Study’ Indian Journal of Human Rights and the Law (Special Issue on Tribal Rights in Indi), Vol-3,

Number 1-2 and January-December, 2006, Pp-79-111, ISSN-0973-0818.

17. ‘Tribe, Caste, and Kinship in Orissa: A Retrospective and Prospective Look, The Eastern

Anthropologist, Vol-59, Number-2, April-June-2006.

18. ‘Functioning of Panchayati Raj in Tribal Orissa: A Prospective Look’, Man and Life, Vol-31, Nos-

1-2, Jan-June-2005.

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19. ‘Health System Reform and the Role of NGO: An evaluative study in Tribal Region of Orissa’. Jr.

of Adivasi, Vol-44, No-1 & 2, 2004, ISSN2277-7245.

20. ‘Tribal Indebtedness and The Functioning of Money Lenders Regulations in the Scheduled Areas of

Orissa: An Empirical study’, The Jr. of Anthropological Survey of India, Calcutta, 2004, ISSN-

0970-3411, (Co-author).

21. ‘Status of Panchayati Raj Institutions in the Scheduled Area of Orissa:An Empirical Study’, Man in

India,Vol-84, No-3 and 4, 2004, P-179-196.

22. ‘Institutional Constraints in Administration of Tribal Development Programmes in Orissa’. Man in

Life, Vol-30, No-1-2, Jan-June 2004, ISSN 0972-4109 (Co-author).

23. ‘Role of NGOs in Disaster Management with Reference to the Post-Super Cyclone Period in Orissa’.

Indian Journal of Social Development, Vol-4,N0-1, June-2004, ISSN-0972-3692.

24. ‘Impact of Special Micro Project on the Livelihood of Kutia Kondhs’, Jr. Adivasi, Vol-42 No-1&2,

Vol-43, No-1&2, 2002-03, ISSN-2277-7245, SCCSTRTI, Bhubaneswar.

25. ‘Development of Primitive Section of Kondh Tribe in Orissa’. Adivasi, SC ST RTI, Govt of Orissa,

Vol-42 (1 and 2) 2002 & 43 (1 and 2) 2003, ISSN2277-7245, (Co-author).

26. ‘Rehabilitation of Fisher folk Communities: The Role of State and NGOs in Super Cyclone Affected

districts of Orissa’. Journal of Review of Development and Change, Vol-VIII No-1, Jan to June,

2003, ISSN-0972-2661.

27. ‘Disaster Management and the Need of Convergence of Services of Welfare Agencies- A Case of

Super Cyclone’. Social Change, Vol-33, No-1, January –March 2003, ISSN 0049-0857.

28. ‘Marginalisation of the Primitive Tribal Groups in the State of Orissa through the Process of Sponsored Development’. The Jr.of Anthropological Survey of India, Calcutta.Vol.51, No.1,

March-2002, ISSN-0970-3411, (Co-author).

29. ‘Impact of State Policies on Management of Land Resources in Tribal Areas of Orissa’. Man and

Development, Vol.XXIII,No-1, 2001, ISSN-0258-0438.

30. “Power to Women Panchayati Raj in Tribal Orissa: A Retrospective Look”, Madhya Pradesh Journal

of Social Sciences, Vol-4, July-December, 1999, No-2, Pp-81-100.

31. ‘Changes in Agricultural Pattern among the Lanjia Saoras’. The Eastern Anthropologist, Vol.51, No.1,

Jan-Mar 1998, (Co-author).

32. ‘Structure and Function of Ethnic Associations among the migrant Gujuratis in Orissa: An Empiric

Study’, Indian Anthropologist, Vol-28, Dec-No-2, 1998, (Co-author).

33. ‘ICDS: A Study Experience in the Ranchi District of Tribal Bihar’, ADIVASI, THRTI, Orissa,

Vol.XXXII, No.3, 1993, ISSN-2277-7245.

34. ‘Mining: A Source of Development or Destruction’. VISION, Orissa, Vol.X, No.14, 1992, (Co-author).

35. ‘A note in Language Processes of the Migrant Gujuratis of Orissa’ in Indian Anthropologists, Dept.

of Anthropology, Anthropology, Vol.20, N0-1&2, 1990, (Co-author).

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Chapters in Edited Books:

1. “Ecological Resources, Tribal Livelihood and State Policy: A retrospective Look”, in the book

Tribal Economy, Culture and Society in India’ (Edt), Nilakantha Panigrahi, Concept Publishing

Company (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2019, ISBN-13:978-93-86682-94-9,.

2. “Impact of Decentralised Governance on the implementation of MGNREGS in Scheduled Areas of

Odisha:An Overview”, in the book Two Decades of Panchayati Raj in India: Experiences, Issues,

Challenges and Opportunities, (Edt) Yatindra Singh Sisodia, Ashish Bhatt and Tapas Kumar

Dalpati, 2018, Rawat Publications, New Delhi, ISBN-978-81-316-0927-9.

3. ‘Status of Land Rights and Livelihood of the Tribal Bhuiyan women in Odisha’, In the

book ‘Tribal women in Central India:Issues and Challenges’ (eds), 2017, Jayanta Kumar Behera, The Women Press, Delhi, ISBN-9788189110468.Pp-145-172.

4. “Tribal Movement and Livelihood :Recent Development in Odisha”, 2016, in the book, “The Economy of

Odish:A Profile”, Edt.Pulin B.Nayak, Santosh B Panda and Prasant K Patnaik, Oxford University Press, New

Delhi, ISBN-13:978-0-19-946478-4. ISBN-10:0-19-946478-2.

5. Status of Drinking water supply and sanitation in Coastal Odisha: A Note, 2016 In the proceeding of Odisha Environmental Congress 2016, 20-22 Dec 2016, Human Development Foundation,

Bhubaneswar, Government of Odisha.

6. “Agony of the Women due to the Prospective Eviction under the Coal Mining in Angul District of Odisha: An Overview:, 2015, in the book Gender Dimensions of Displacement and Rehabilitation,

(Edt) Mamata Swain, Lipishree Das and Manoj Kumar Das, 2015, SSDN Publishres and Distributors,

New Delhi, Pp-110-136, ISBN No-978-93-8357-543-5.

7. ”Medical Ecology, Health Service Delivery and Access of people in the Era of Globalisation: An

Odishan Overview”, in the book Contemporary Society Tribal Studies, Health in the Context of Tribal

Culture, (Edt) Deepak Kumar Behera, Concept Publishing Pvt Ltd, 2014, Pp-154-180, ISBN No-978-

93-5125-00-9 (Vol-IX).

8. ”Industrial Encroachments, Negligence of the State and Tribal struggles for survivals”, in the book

Dissent, Discriminations and Dispossession: Tribal Movements in Contemporary India, (Edt) Kamal

Mishra and N.K.Das, 2014,Manohar Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, Pp-193-214, ISBN No-

978-93-5098-043-9.

9. “Status of Tribal Development in the Fifth Scheduled Area of central India: A Retrospective look

with special reference to Odisha”, in the book Investigating in Globalisation :Policy, Participation and Performance in Odisha, (Edt) M.C.Behera and R.C.Parida, 2014,Pp-1-29, Commonwealth Publishers

Pvt ltd, New Delhi, ISBN No-978-81-311-0504-7.

10. “Implementation of Forest Rights Act:An Analysiss of achievements in KBK Region of Odisha”, in

the book Investigating in Globalisation :Policy, Participation and Performance in Odisha, (Edt) M.C.Behera and R.C.Parida, 2014,Pp-144-172, Commonwealth Publishers Pvt ltd, New Delhi, ISBN

No-978-81-311-0504-7.

11. ”Functioning of National Tuberculosis Programme among the Tribal Communities of Malkangiri district of Odisha”, in the book’ Ethno-Medical Practices in Tribal Areas’, (Edt) Jagannath Das,

P.K.Patra, and K.C.Satapathy, 2014, SSDN Publication, New Delhi, ISBN No-978-93-8183-918-8.

12. ”Reconstruction of Ethnicity of the Migrants:An Empirical Study among the Gujratis of Odisha”, in the book Livelihood and Health issues and Process in Rural Development, (Edt) P.Das.Sharma and

Dipankar Chaterjee, Serial Publication, New Delhi, 2013, Pp-133-149, ISBN No-978-81-8387-629-2.

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13. ”Access to Health Services by Tribal Communities of Odisha:An Empirical study”, in the book Livelihood and Health issues and Process in Rural Development, (Edt) P.Das.Sharma and Dipankar

Chaterjee, Serial Publication, New Delhi, 2013, Pp-330-362, ISBN No-978-81-8387-629-2.

14. “Potential Displaced People and loss of their Resources: An experience from Angul Industrial

Hub of Odisha”. Edt. Nihar Mishra and K.K.Mishra, 2012, “Displacement and Rehabilitation:

Solutions for Future”, Gyan Publication, New Delhi, ISBN No-978-81-212-1160-4.

15. “Tribal Society, Women and Social Inclusion”, Edt, N.Rath, M Chinara, N Mohanty and A

Mohanty, 2012, “Social Exclusion and Gender: Some Reflection”, Abhijit Publications, New Delhi,

ISBN No-978-935074-001-9., (First Author)

16. “Ethno-Ecological perspective of livelihood and the impact of land policies: A Look into the

Juang tribal community of Orissa”, published in the book “Sustainable Tribal Development: Contemporary issues and Perspectives’, Edt. Mr.Soubhagya Ranjan Padhi and Biswajita Padhy, 2009,

Publisher Mangalam Publication, New Delhi. (First author)

17. “Displacement, Tribal Communities and Social Justice: Some experiences in post-Globalisation

period in Orissa”, Edt. Dr. M.C.Behera, 2008, to be published (First Author).

18. ‘Role of Government Agencies in the Welfare of Tribes of Orissa: A case study of SC and ST RTI,

Orissa’, in the book ‘Trends and Issues in Tribal Studies’, Eds. S.R.Padhi and B.Padhi, Abhijeet

Publications, New Delhi, 2008.

19. ‘Decentralised Governance in the Fifth Scheduled Areas of Orissa: A Prospective Look; In ‘Rural

Development: Macro-Micro Realities’, Ed. Yatindra Singh Sisodia, Rawat Publications, New Delhi,

2007.

20. Evaluation of community DOTS intervention in Malkangiri district, , in ‘Accessing TB Services in a

Tribal District: The Malkangiri Project, Orissa,’ DANTB, Orissa,. New Concept Information Systems

Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2005.

21. Access to Health Services in the Cut-off area of Malkangiri district, in Accessing TB Services in a Tribal District: The Malkangiri Project, Orissa, DANTB, Orissa,. New Concept Information Systems Pvt.

Ltd., New Delhi, 2005.

22. ‘Tribal Development Policies: A Critical review with special reference to Orissa’, Published in the book; ‘Development, Deprivation, and Welfare Policy’, Rtd. R.M.Mallik and S.P.Padhi, Rawat

Publications, New Delhi, 2005.

23. Traditional Livelihood Resources of the Tribal in the context of Globalization Processes: Case study

from Orissa. Human Origins, Genome and People of India Anthropological Survey of India, New Delhi,

2004.

24. Development of Primitive Tribal Groups (PTG) and the Role of Government in Orissa’, Primitive

Tribes in Contemporary India Eds. K.Choudhury and S.S.Choudhury Arunachal University, (Co-author),

2005.

25. Displacement and Deprivation of Tribal People in Orissa. In Economic Development and Problem of

Displacement, by. S.N.Tripathy, 2003, Anmol, Publications Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi.

26. Displacement and Development in Orissa. in Indian An Anthropological Look. Dimensions of

Researches Anthropologists (Vol-1) , Serial Publications,2003.

27. Sustainable Reproductive Health System and the Role of NGO: An Experiment in Tribal Regions

of Orissa”, In Reproductive Child Health: Socio-Cultural Dimensions , Ed. R.N.Pati, Ashish

Publishing House 2003, (First author).

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28. Disaster Management. State Development Report published by Dept. of Planning and Co-Ordination,

Government of Orissa and NKC Center for Development Studies, 2002.

29. Prospect of Agro-Industries in Tribal Regions of Orissa. In Agro Industries and Economic

Development: a Vision for the 21st Century, Eds. B.Mishra, G,C,Kar and S.N.Mishra, DD Publications

2002.

30. Ethnomedicine : Among the Gonds of Orissa. Tribal Demography in India, Ashish Publishing House,

1991.

31. Problems of Child Labour : A Study Among the Oraons of Sundargarh. Rehabilitation of Child

Labourers in India, Ashish Publishing House1991.

32. The Migrant Gujuratis of Cuttack: A Socio-Cultural Profile. Cuttack: One Thousand Year, Vol-II, The

Universe, Cuttack,1990.

33. Jainism and Jains of Cuttack City. Cuttack : One Thousand Year, Vol-I The Universe, Cuttack,1990.

34. The Problems of Displaced People: A Study in the Coal Mines of Brajarajnagar, Orissa. in the book

Monitoring & Evaluation in Tribal Development Programmes, Ashish Publishing House1989, (Co-

author).

OCCASSIONAL/WORKING PAPERS PUBLISHED:

‘Tribal Movements and Livelihood: Recent Development in Orissa’, Chronic Poverty Research Center (CRPC), Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi (With Prof.S.P.Padhi),

Working Paper No-51, 2011.

‘Tribal Population and Chronic Poverty in Orissa: The North-South Divide’, Chronic Poverty Research

Center (CRPC)-Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi (With Prof.S.P.Padhi

and A.K.Mishra), Working Paper No-27, 2009.

‘Development of Eco-Tourism in Tribal regions of Orissa: Its Potential and Prospects’, Research Paper

No-11, February 2005, Published by The Centre for East-West Cultural and Economic Studies,

Bond University, Queensland, Australia.

‘Super Cyclone in Orissa: Response of Welfare Agencies for Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction’,

Occasional Paper No-51, November, 2000.

RESEARCH PROJECTS COMPLETED:

1. Status of Land Ownership and Empowerment of Baiga Tribal Women of Chhattisgarh:An

Empirical Study’, Sponsored by ICSSR-IMPRESS, New Delhi, Total Bidget-10.50 Lakh, Oct 2019,

Continuing (Project Director).

2. Impact of MGNREGA on the livelihood improvement o9f Tribal households: A study in KBK region of

Odisha, Supported by ICSSR, New Delhi, 2013, Project Cost-9.00 Lakhs, (Project Director)..

3. Evaluation of Mobile Health Unit (MHU) in Primary health Service delivery in KBK districts of Odisha,

supported by ICSSR, New Delhi, 2013, Project Cost-Rs.6.00 Lakhs (Project surrendered).

4. Fresh study of Mid-Day-Meal in three districts of Odisha, supported by Ministry of Human

Resources Development, Govt of India, 2013, Project Cost-2.75 Lakhs, (Project Director)..

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5. Status of Kenduleaf Binders and Livelihood issues in Orissa: A study based on selected Forest (KL) Divisions. Project sponsored by Kenduleaf Co-ordination Committee, Department of Forest and

Environment, Government of Orissa, 2011, (Project Director).

6. “Functioning of Right To Information Act, 2005 in the State of Orissa: A Retrospective and

Prospective Look”, Sub-District study, Report submitted to Orissa Information Commission (OIC),

2011, (Project Director)..

7. “Functioning of Right To Information Act, 2005 in the State of Orissa: A Retrospective and

Prospective Look”, project submitted to Orissa Information Commission (OIC), (Co-Project

Director).), 2009.

8. “A report on Management of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act: Issues and

Challenges Orissa”, Report submitted to Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management Shastri

Sadan R.K.Puram, 2010, New Delhi –110022. (Co- Project Director).

9. “Public Report on Health”, with Council for Social Development, New Delhi, 2008, (Project

Director)..

10. “Rehabilitation and Resettlement Action Plan for the Project Affected Families under Utkal-E Coal

Mines Project, NALCO, India”, 2008, (Project Director).

11. “Socio-Economic Benchmark assessment of the displaced villagers in Utkal-E Coal Mines of

NALCO, India, Bhubaneswar”, 2008, (Project Director)..

12. “Evaluation of National Child Labour School in Orissa, 2007” in Cuttack district, 2007, Project

supported by National Labour Institute, New Delhi,(Project Director).

13. “Evaluation of National Child Labour School in Orissa, 2007” in Ganjam district, 2007, Project

supported by National Labour Institute, New Delhi, (Project Director).

14. “Evaluation of National Child Labour School in Orissa, 2007” in Mayurbhanja district, 2007, Project

supported by National Labour Institute, New Delhi (Project Director).

15. “Role of Indigenous Institutions in Tribal Livelihood: An Empirical Study in a Tribal district of Orissa”, 2006. Fellowships awarded under Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) Visiting Fellowship to

ISEC, Bangalore, India (Project Director).

16. “Evaluation of Infant Mortality Reduction Mission, Rayagada District, Orissa”, 2005. For the Prime Ministers Award for Excellence in Public Administration ,Project supported by General

Administration Department, Government of Orissa, Orissa (Short Study).

17. “Evaluation of the Involvement of Women Self Help Groups (WSHGs) in Total Sanitation

Campaign (TSC) in Koraput District of Orissa”, 2005. For the Prime Ministers Award for Excellence in Public Administration ,Project supported by General Administration Department,

Government of Orissa, Orissa (Short Study).

18. “Evaluation of the Community DOTS Intervention to reach Un-reached with RNTCP services in Malkangiri district of Orissa”, Sponsored by Danish Assisted Revised National Tuberculosis

Control Programme, Bhubaneswar, 2005, (Three months In Malkangiri district, Project

Director).

19. “Reaching the Unreached: Access to Health Services for the Tribal Communities of Malkangiri

District, Orissa”, sponsored by Danish Assisted Revised National Tuberculosis Control

Programme, Bhubaneswar, 2004, (One Year in Malkangiri district, Project Director).

20. “Evolving NTFP Policies in the State of Orissa”, S.T & S.C. Development Dept. Government of

Orissa, 2003, (Eight months in Kalahandi, Mayurbhanja and Kandhamal districts, Co-Project

Director).

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21. “Water based Livelihood Efforts for Tribals: A Case study of the Impact of IDEI’s Treadle Pump (TP) in Orissa”, International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Sri Lanka and Sir Ratan

Tata Trust, Bombay, under IWMI_TATA Water Policy Programme, 2003, (Three months in

Koraput district, Project Director).

22. “Beyond Relief: Disaster Mitigation, Livelihood Rehabilitation and the Post Cyclone Recovery”, Overseas Development Institute (ODI), London, 2003, (One year in three coastal districts, Co-

Project Director).

23. “Functioning of the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution in the State of Orissa through various appropriate State level Agencies in respect of the Welfare and Development of the Weaker section

particularly the Scheduled Tribes”. I.C.S.S.R, New Delhi, 2001, (One year in four tribal districts

of the state, Co-Project Director).

24. “Functioning of Welfare Schemes for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes”, Committee of

Governor, Govt. of India, Govt. of Orissa, 2001, (Three months, in Schedule Areas of the state,

(Six months, Co-Project Director).

25. Preparation of Rehabilitation Action Plan for the Project Affected Persons (PAP) in Mahanadi Chitrotpala Island Irrigation Project”, Dept. of Water Resources, Govt. of Orissa, World Bank

Assisted, 2001. (Eight months, Co-Project Director)

26. “Baseline Socio-Economic Survey of Project Affected Persons (PAP) Project Affected Persons (PAP) in Mahanadi Chitrotpala Island Irrigation Project”, Dept. of Water Resources, Govt. of Orissa,

World Bank Assisted, 2001, for one year in coastal Orissa (Eight months, Co-Project Director).

27. “Non-Timber Forest Produces: Collection, Benefits and Management in Orissa”, Funded by THE

FORD FOUNDATION, New Delhi 1998, Two years research Project among the Juanga and

Bhuiyan Tribe of Orissa (One and half year Co-Project Director).

CONSULTANCY:

‘Impact of Treadle Pump on Children in West Bengal’, International Development

Entrepreneurship–India, New Delhi., 2010.

‘Impact of Treadle Pump on Children in Orissa’, International Development Entrepreneurship–

India, New Delhi, 2009..

Evaluation of the program ‘Nurturing Initiatives for Small Holders with Agriculture and Technology

by Integrating Poor into Market Sheds in India (IPIMAS)’, International Development

Entrepreneurship–India, New Delhi, and MISERIOR, German (along with Dr. Christine Martin),

2008.

‘Status of Water & its Utilisation in Orissa by Practical Action’, Sri Lanka, Report Submitted May

2008.

‘Ethnic and Communal Harmony in Kandhamal District’, Report Submitted to SFDC, Berhampur,

Funded by TROCCAIRE, Ireland, Jan-Feb, 2008.

‘Poverty and Hunger in Orissa’, A Position paper in the context of Millineum Development Goal,

for the campaign Katha Rakhibata Sarkar, submitted to CYSD, Bhubaneswar, 2007.

‘Role of Indigenous Institutions in Tribal Livelihood: An Empirical Study in a Tribal district of

Orissa’, awarded as a part of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) and ISEC, Bangalore Visiting

Fellowship”.

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‘Tribal Movements and Livelihood: Recent Developments in Orissa’, sponsored by Sponsored by

Indian institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi, Under Chronic Poverty Research

Center, India, August-September, 2005, (along with Prof.S.P. Padhi).

‘Health Systems Research on Reaching the Unreached- Strategies to increase RNTCP coverage in

remote Tribal Areas’, sponsored by Danida assisted Revised National Tuberculosis Control

programme, Bhubaneswar, 2004.

‘Water based Livelihood enhancement effort for Tribals: A case of the impact of Treadle Pumps of

International Development Enterprises (IDE’s) in Koraput District of Orissa’, Sponsored by

International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Oct-Dec-2003.

GUEST FACULTY:

UG/PG and Ph.D course work teaching at Guruhasidas Viswavidyalaya (GGV) since 2013 continuing.

Guest faculty to 5 Years Integrated MBA, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Taught one paper “Indian

Social System (100Marks)” Period 2001-02 to 2006-07 & 2011-12.

Guest faculty to 5 Years Integrated MBA, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Taught paper “Sociology and

Social Anthropology (100)”, Period 2001-02 to 2006-07&2011-12.

Guest faculty in the P.G. Department of Tribal Studies, North Orissa University, Baripada. During the

year 2005 to 2008.

Member Board of Studies in P.G. Department of Tribal Studies, North Orissa University, Baripada for

the years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.

REFRESHER/ORIENTATION COURSES COMPLETED

Completed Refresher Course at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 27.01.2010 to 16.02.2010.

Completed Refresher Course at Sambalpur University, Burla, 13 07. 2009 to 02 08.2009.

Completed an Orientation Course in the Central University of Hyderabad, 2004.

Attended a course on ‘Technique of Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of Tribal

Development Programmes’ in Tribal & Harijan Research-cum-Training Institute (THRTI),

Bhubaneswar,1992.

Attended a course on ‘Methodology of Rural Social Research’ in National Institute of Rural

Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, 1990.

Attended Research Methodology Course on ‘Industrial Development’ in Ravenshaw College, Cuttack,

1988.

GUEST/INVITED SPEAKER:

1. As a Resource Person delivered Lecture in the Refresher course on Research Methodology ,

organised by UGC-HRDC, GGV, Bilaspur, Social Science Research in India:A Historical

Look, Dt. May 30, 2017, 10.30 to 12 AM, Bilaspur.

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2. As a Resource Person delivered Lecture in the Refresher course on Research Methodology , organised by UGC-HRDC, GGV, Bilaspur, Ethnography in India: A Historical Look, Dt.

May 30, 2017, 12.15 to 2PM, Bilaspur.

3. As a Resource Person delivered Lecture in the Refresher course on Tribal Studies, organised by UGC-HRDC, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Tribal Livelihood and Development: Issues

and Challanges, Dt.January 12, 2017, 3.30 to 5 PM, Bhubaneswar.

4. As a Resource Person delivered Lecture in the Refresher course on Tribal Studies, organised by

UGC-HRDC, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Tribal Culture and Economyin a changing

perspective, Dt.January 13, 2017, 3.30 to 5 PM, Bhubaneswar.

5. As a Resource Person delivered Lecture in the Refresher course on Tribal Studies, organised by

UGC-HRDC, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, MGNREGA- Scope for Tribal Development,

Dt.January 13, 2017, 3.30 to 5 PM, Bhubaneswar. 6. As a Resource Person and delivered Lecture in the 17th Orientation Pogramme orgaanised by

UGC-HRDC, GGV, Bilaspur, on 28.01.2017.

7. Guest Lecture on ‘Tribal and Tribal Livelihood in Changing Perspective in India’, delivered to the PG Students and Teachers of the PG Dept of Anthropology and Tribal Studies, West Bengal,

Purulia, June 2015.

8. Resource Person and delivered a Lecture ‘Ethnography in India: A Historical Look’ at UGC-Academic Staff College, GGV, on Dt.23.01.2015, 10.30-12.00AM, in the 13th Orientation

Programme, organized from 12.01.2015 to 8.02.2015.

9. Resource Person and delivered a Lecture ‘Ethnography in India: A Historical Look’ at UGC-

Academic Staff College, GGV, on Dt.15.12.2014, 10.30-12.00AM. in the Refresher Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences organized from 1.12.2014 to 20.12.2014.

10. Resource Person in the ICSRR Sponsored Two-weeks capacity building workshop for Faculty

members of Social sciences and Humanities organized during the period 13-20th Jan 2014, (Talk on Field Research and Observation and Case Study Method), on 15th January 2014.

REVIEW OF RESEARCH PAPERS/PROPOSALS:

1. Reviewed the research article ‘Enhancing Rural livelihoods in Drought Prone areas through

Watershed Programme: A study on Alekhmahima Micro Watershed’, Manuscript ID JIAS-2016-

09 for the Journal of the Indian Anthropological Society, 18.05.2016.

2. Evaluated Minor Research Project of Faculty of Symbiosis, Pune, Vide l. N-SIU/SCRI/Minor

Research Project/ 2016/114. March 2016.

3. Reviewed the research article ‘Social Exclusion and its impact on education among Praja Tribe of

Odisha’ for the Journal of the Indian Anthropological Society, 18.05.2015.

4. Evaluated of seminar/Conference proposal ‘Anthropology in Contemporary India: Prospects and

Challenges’, of Chhattishgarh Council of Science and Technology, Chhattishgarh, Raipur., LN

5009/CCOST/2013/Dt.20.11.2013.

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MEMBER IN COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARD:

Member in the Board of Studies, Dept of Anthropology, Sarguja Viswavidyalaya, Ambikapur, CG. Vide

Letter No-6015/Accd/BoS/2017, Ambikapur Dt.08.08.2017.

Appointed as the HVC Representative to the Academic Council, GGV, 2015.

Life Member. Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists (INCAA), India,

Kolkotta, Membership No-825,On 25.02.2015.

Member, Advisory Committee, to ICSSR, New Delhi, Research Project “When Specialty is lost in

Special: Political Economy of Special Micro projects’, implemented by ICSSR Centre Dharwad,

Karnatak.

Member, Examination Committee, Dept of Anthropology and TD,GGV, for the year session 2014-15,

2015-16.

Member, Innovative Cub, Guru Ghsidas Viswavidyalaya, 29.09.2015.

Member, Endangered Language Committee, Language Study Centre, GGV, Mini of HRD, New Delhi,

2015.

Member in the ‘State Committee for Supporting Voluntary Efforts’, by Scheduled Caste and Scheduled

Tribe Development Department, Government of Orissa, to decide the funding support to different NGOs

for welfare of weaker sections of the State, Meeting held on Dt.16.07.2005.

Member in Board of Studies in PG Dept of Tribal Studies, North Orissa University, Baripada, 2006-07.

Guest Faculty in PG Dept of Tribal Studies, North Orissa University, Baripada, 2005-07.

Member, State level Project Advisory Committee, Orissa Forestry Programme, Centre for People’s

Forestry, Hyderabad.

QUESTION PAPER SETTING TO OUTSIDE UNIVERSITIES AND AUTONOMOUS

COLLEGES: 1. Appointed as Paper Setter for setting question paper for M.A./M.Sc, Semester-IV, Annual Exam

2017, Paper-III, Anthropology, Ecological Anthropology, for the PG Dept of Anthropology Rajiv

Gandhi Government Post Graduate College Ambikapur, Chattishgarh, April-2017.

2. Appointed as Paper Setter for setting question paper for B.Sc. Semester-III, Annual Exam 2017, Paper-II, Anthropology, Theory in Social and Cultural Anthropology, for the PG Dept of Rural

Planning and Development, PT.Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattishgarh, Raipur.

April-2016.

3. Appointed as Paper Setter for setting question paper for B.A. Semester-III, Annual Exam 2017,

Paper-II, Anthropology, Theory in Social and Cultural Anthropology, for the PG Dept of Rural

Planning and Development, PT.Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattishgarh, Raipur. April-2016.

4. Appointed as Paper Setter for setting question paper for M.A./M.Sc Semester-III, Annual Exam 2017, Paper-III, Anthropology, Indian Anthropology and Museology, for the PG Dept of Rural

Planning and Development, PT.Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattishgarh, Raipur.

April-2016.

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5. Appointed as Paper Setter for setting question paper for M.A. Semester-IV (Entrepreneurship and Rural Development), for the PG Dept of Rural Planning and Development, PT.Ravishankar

Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattishgarh, Raipur. April-2016.

6. Appointed as a Paper Setter for MSW 2nd Semester, Paper-422-Rehabilitation and Resettlement MSW, Sambalpur University, Burla, Odisha.

7. Appointed as a Paper Setter for MSW 4rth Semester-Paper-Tribal Anthropology and Social Work, MSW, Sambalpur University, Burla, Odisha, 2016.

8. Appointed as Paper Setter for setting question paper for M.A./M.Sc Anthropology, III Semester, Group-B Social Anthropology, paper-III-Indian Anthropology, and Museology, PT.Ravishankar

Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattishgarh, Raipur. December -2016.

9. Appointed as Paper Setter for setting question paper for M.A./M.Sc Anthropology, III Semesterster, Group-B Social Anthropology, paper-III-Indian Anthropology, and Museology,

PT.Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattishgarh, Raipur. December -2015.

10. Appointed as Paper Setter for setting question paper for M.A./M.Sc Anthropology, I

Semester,Paper-I-Fundamentals of Social and Cultural Anthropology, PT.Ravishankar Shukla

University, Raipur, Chhattishgarh, Raipur. December -2015.

11. Appointed as Paper Setter for setting question paper for M.A/M.Sc.in Anthropology, Semester-

IV, Paper-III (AA-15449), for the PG Dept of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi Government Post

Graduate College Ambikapur, Chattishgarh, April-2015.

12. Appointed as Paper Setter for setting question paper for M.A/M.Sc.in Anthropology, Semester-

IV, Paper-IV (AA-15460), for the PG Dept of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi Government Post Graduate College Ambikapur, Chattishgarh, Raipur. April-2015.

13. Appointed as Paper Setter for setting question paper for M.A/M.Sc.in Anthropology, Semester-II,

Paper-III (AA-15248), for the PG Dept of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi Government Post Graduate College Ambikapur, Chattishgarh, March-2015.

14. Appointed as Paper Setter for setting question paper for the Paper-401, Semester-IV, in the PG Dept of Anthropology and Tribal Studies, West Bengal, Purulia, April-2015.

15. Appointed as Paper Setter for setting question paper for the Paper-401, Semester-IV, in the PG Dept of Anthropology and Tribal Studies, West Bengal, Purulia, April-2014.

16. Appointed as Paper Setter for setting question paper for the Paper-401 (Social Thinkers), of P G,

Semester-II, in Sociology, in the PG Dept of Anthropology and Tribal Studies, West Bengal, Purulia, April-22014.

17. Appointed as Paper Setter for setting question paper for M.A. Semester-II (Scientific Research Methodology), for the PG Dept of Rural Planning and Development, PT.Ravishankar Shukla

University, Raipur, Chhattishgarh, April-2014.

18. Appointed as Paper Setter for setting question paper for M.A/M.Sc.in Anthropology, Semester-I

(AA-14130), for the PG Dept of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi Government Post Graduate College

Ambikapur, Chattishgarh, October-2014.

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CODUCTING PRACTICAL/DISSERTATION EXAMINATIONS OUTSIDE UNIVERSITY:

1. Appointed as an External Examiner to conduct dissertation viva of MA/M.Sc IV Semeser, (CBCS

pattern) 2016 , Paper-CE-A6 held on dt. 11.05.2017 , department of Anthropology, Utkal

University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar.

2. Appointed as an External Examiner to conduct Practical examination in course No-Anth.C.523,

Field work dissertation and Viva Voce Examination, 2016, of 4rth Semester Group- B, Social Anthropology, Sambalpur University, Odisha, Burla, May-2016.

3. Appointment as External Examiner for conducting Practical Examination, of PG students, Semester-IV, Anthropology and Tribal Studies, Paper-404, in the PG Dept of Anthropology and

Tribal Studies, West Bengal, Purulia, June 2015, Vide LN-1149/SKBU/CE/Pract Examiner/2016,

dt.9.6.2016.

4. Appointment as External Examiner for conducting Practical Examination, of PG students,

Semester-III, of M.A. in Rural Planning and Development, Paper-RPO-305 (Project Report

based on Field Work, PT.Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattishgarh, February-2015.

5. Appointed as an External Examiner in the Practical Examination Anthropology and Tribal

Studies, Paper-205, Semester-II, 2014, Sidho-Kanho-Birsa University, Purulia, West Bengal, on 22.08.2014.

APPOINTED AS EXAMINER FOR THE EVALUATION OF ANSWER SHEETS OF OUTSIDE

UNIVERSITIES:

1. Appointed as an Examiner to examine Paper-V, Semester-I (AA-15148), for M.A/M.Sc in

Anthropology, in the PG Dept of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi Government Post Graduate College Ambikapur, Chattishgarh, 09.01.2016

2. Appointed as an Examiner to examine Paper-IV, Tribal Women Studies, 3rd Semester for M.Phil

in Tribal Development, Berhampur University, Odisha, Berhampur. March-2016.

3. Appointed as an Examiner to examine Paper-IV, Tribal Religion and Practices, for M.Phil in

Tribal Development, Berhampur University, Odisha, Berhampur. May-2016.

4. Appointed as an Examiner to examine Paper-II,2nd Semester, Rehabilitation and Resettlement, of

MSW, Sambalpur University, Odisha,Burla, May-2016.

5. Appointed as an Examiner to examine Indian Anthropology and Museulogy, Paper-III, 3rd

Semester, M.A/M.MSc in Anthropology (Group-B) Tribal Women Studies, 3rd Semester for

M.Phil in Tribal Development, Berhampur University, Odisha, Berhampur. March-2016.

6. Appointed as an Examiner to examine Paper-I, Semester-III (AA-14368), for M.A/M.Sc in

Anthropology, in the PG Dept of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi Government Post Graduate College Ambikapur, Chattishgarh, May-2015.

7. Appointed as an Examiner to examine Paper-III, Semester-II (AA-15248), for M.A/M.Sc in Anthropology, in the PG Dept of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi Government Post Graduate

College Ambikapur, Chattishgarh, May-2015.

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8. Appointed as an Examiner to examine Paper-III, Tribal Demography, for M.Phil in Tribal Development, Berhampur University, Odisha, Berhampur. May-2015.

9. Appointed as an Examiner to examine Paper-III, Semester-IV (Code No-AA-15449), for the

M.A/M.Sc in Anthropology, in the PG Dept of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi Government Post Graduate College Ambikapur, Chattishgarh, December-2014.

10. Appointed as an Examiner to examine Paper-I, Semester-I, of the PG Dept of Anthropology (AA-14368), for the M.A/M.Sc in Anthropology, in the PG Dept of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi

Government Post Graduate College Ambikapur, Chattishgarh, December-2014.

TRAINING PROGRAMMES ATTENDED:

Sl. Name of the Training Name of the Training Period

No. Programmes Sponsoring Institute

Agency

1. Training Workshop and

Scooping Exercise on

Capacity Development for the Sector Reform and Govt.of India

Total Sanitation & 14-19 Sept

Campaign Govt of Himachal Nahan (H.P) 2002

2. Computer Advanced Dept. of Orissa Computer 29th Oct.

Programme F & ARD, Application to 6th Govt. of Orissa Centre, Bhubaneswar Nov. 1996

3. Training of Trainers DANIDA &

Dept. of F & ARD, Xavier Institute 14 to 18 Govt. of Orissa of Management Oct. 1996

4. Management and Utili- Dept. of F & ARD, Xavier Institute 3 to 7 sation of Revolving Fund Govt. of Orissa of Management Jan 1996

5. Project Planning and Dept. of Training on Need F & ARD,

Assessment and Logical Govt. of Orissa DANIDA 29 Nov. to

Framework Approach & DANIDA Jeypore 1st Dec. 1995

6. Orientation Training Dept. of Council of Analytical

on Socio-Economic A.H. & V.S Tribal Studies, 27 to 31

Benchmark Survey Govt.of Orissa Orissa August 1995

7. Audio-Visual Aid

Applications in Xavier Institute 22 to 24

Rural Extension DANIDA of Management August 1995

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8. Staff Development Training on Extension 16 to 21

Education DANIDA DANIDA, Jeypore May 1995

9. Objective oriented Dept. of F & ARD Planning Process Govt. of Orissa Xavier Institute 07 to 12

Agency of Management

10. Project Implementation, Dept. of F & ARD, Gopabandhu Academy

Monitoring and Govt. of Orissa of Administration,

Evaluation Govt. of Orissa, 05 to 10 Bhubaneswar June, 1994

11. Communication Training DIPS

for the Development Communication Workers and CDPOs DANIDA Centre, BBSR Oct.1991

12. Management Development ICADS, 15 days in 3 Programme DANIDA Bhubaneswar phase 1988

SEMINARS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED AND PAPER PRESENTED:

1. Invited Speaker in the Tribal Conclave, organised by National Institute of technology, Rourkela,

Odisha, (In collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt of India), 22-23rd April, 2017, Tribal Identity, Livelihood Development and State Policies in Odisha: A Retrospective and

Prospective look.S

2. Presented paper, ‘Water based livelihood enhancement efforts and appropriate technology for tribals

in Odisha’, in the International Conference ‘Agrarian Anthropology: Insights and Pathways’,

orgnised by the Dept of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, on 16-17 February,

2017.

3. Presented paper, ‘Health Care system and the Tribal Communities in the Scheduled Areas of

Odisha:An Empirical study,’ in the National Seminar on Population and Health in the context of

Sustainable Development Goals’, organized by the IIPS, Mumbai, in collaboration with NCDS,

ICSSR Institute, Bhubaneswar, on January 11-13, 2017.

4. Presented paper, ‘Naturre-Culture and Development in Context of Ecological Resources and Tribal

Livelihood in Odisha:An Ovdrview’, in the International Conference on Bharat Rejuvenation:From

Glorious past to the Modern era’, 15-17 oct 2017, organized by Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya.

5. Presented paper,’ NCLP Schools and Inclusive Development of Children: An Empirical study in

Coastal Odisha,’(Ist author), ICSSR sponsored International seminar on ‘Inclusiveness of underprivileged children in quality education’, organized by BJB Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 18-20, November 2016.

6. Presented Paper, “Impact of MGNREGS in KBK districts of Odisha: An overview of Development within Marginalisation”, in the National Seminar “ Marginalisation and Development: Issues and

Concerns”, oganised in the PG Dept of Anthropology, Sambalpur University, on 2-3 March, 2016.

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7. Act as Chairperson in the National Seminar “ Marginalisation and Development: Issues and

Concerns”, oganised in the PG Dept of Anthropology, Sambalpur University, on 2-3 March, 2016.

8. Presented paper, “”Emergence and Persistence of Ethnicity:A study among the Gujratis of Odisha”,

in the International Seminar organised by the School of Extension and Development Studies, Indira

Gandhi National Open University , New Delhi, held on 21-22nd January 2016.

9. Presented paper, “Tribal Movement, Livelihood and Development in Odisha:An Overview

“,Indian Anthropology Congress-2015, organized by The department of Anthropology, Utkal

University, Bhubaneswar and SC ST RTI, Govt of Odisha, Bhubaneswar, under the agies of

Indian National Confederation and Academic Anthropologists, from 21st to 23rd, 2015.

10. Participated in the workshop “Justice Education Curriculum for preparing Professionals to service

the needs of Rural and Tribal Communities”, Organiseed by IBA-CLE Chair, National Law School

Bangalore, Menon Institute of Legal Advocacy and Training, Trivendrum and School of Law, GGV,

Bilaspur, 12-14 November, 2014.

11. Presented paper, “Globalisation and Inclusive Development Status of Tribal Communities in

Odisha: An Overview“, International seminar on Globalisation and Tribal:Issues and Challenges,

organized by the Institute of Social research and Applied Anthropology, on 7-8th December, 2014 at Bidisha, Kharagpur, West Bengal.

12. Presented paper, Understanding Habitat and Habitation Rights of the PVTGs in the Context of FRA 2006”, in the National Workshop on Tribal Resource and Governance Organised by RCDC,

Bhubaneswar, at CYSD Bhubaneswar, on 21-22.12.2012.

13. Presented paper, “Natural Resources, Globalisation and Inclusive Development of Tribal People in Odisha: An Overview”, in the National Conference on “Tribal People, Natural Resources and

Human Wellbeing: Emerging Tribal Development Paradigms in a period of rapid changes in

India”, 12-14 October, 2012, Puri, Organised by IFAD-OTELP, ST & SC Development

Department, Govt. of Odisha.

14. Presented paper, “Tribal Community, Globalisation and Inclusive Development in Odisha: An

Overview”, in the National Seminar on Inequality in post Reform India: Measurement and policy

issues, Sept 28-29 2012, NKC Centre for Development Studies, Bhubaneswar.

15. Presented paper, “Status of Implementation of Forest Rights Act in the scheduled areas of Odisha:

An anthropological understanding to upgrade the livelihood of tribal people”, in the national seminar

on “Empowering the Tribals: Education, Health and Livelihood, 27-28 March 2012, Organised by

Anthropological Survey of India, PG Dept of Anthropology, Utkal University and Indira Gandhi

Rastriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal.

16. Presented paper, “Tribal sub-Plan approach and Inclusive development approach in the Fifth

scheduled areas of Central India: A Retrospective look from Odishan context”, in the national seminar on Livelihood in the era of globalization Problems and Prospects”, March 16-17 2012, PG

Dept of Sociology, Sambalpur University.

17. Presented paper “Issues in Tribal Development in Orissa: A Retrospective and Prospective Look”,

in the two days workshop on “Issues in Tribal Development”, on 29-30,August 2011, Organised by

ST SC Development Department , Govt of Orissa, and UNDP, Orissa.

18. Presented a paper “Prospects and Challenges of Rural Marketing In Tribal dominated regions of

India: with special reference to Odisha”, in the National Seminar on Rural Consumers, by CTRD,

Bhubaneswar and IPPA, New Delhi, on 16-17 August 2011.

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19. Popular talk “Scheduled Caste Society, Culture and Socio-economic Development “, Presented at SC

ST RTI, Bhubaneswar, for the Induction training of the DWOs of the state, 24.06.2011.

20. Presented a paper ’Reaching the unreached: Tribal communities and the RNTCP in Malkangiri

district of Orissa’, presented in the national seminar ‘Bio-Cultural Anthropology: Prospects and

Challenges’, 27-28 March, 2010, organized at NCDS, by PG Dept of Anthropology, Utkal

University, Anthropological Survey of India, Calcutta, and NKC Centre for Development Studies.

21. Presented a paper “Prospects of NTFPs in Orissa: A Micro Look”, presented in the national meet

organized by Council for Peoples Forestry, (CPF), Hyderabad, organized on 10-12 March 2010, at

Bhubaneswar.

22. Presented a paper “Forest Rights Act and Particularly Vulnerable Groups (PTG) of Orissa: A

Look”, presented in the national seminar held on dt 18-20 March 2010 at SC ST RTI, Govt. of

Orissa.

23. Presented a paper ‘Ethno-Ecological importance of land in the context of State Policy: A case study

of the Bhuiyan-Juanga Pirha of Orissa’, in the consultation on ‘Access to Land of Poor in Orissa’, on

22-23 Dec 2008.

24. Presented a paper ‘Status of Reproductive Health looking into the district variations in KBK region

of Orissa’, (Co-author Abhijeeta Das) National seminar organized by Kamala Nehuru College

Bhubaneswar, 23-24, March, 2008.

25. Participated in the workshop ’Trainers Training for Displacement, Rehabilitation and Resettlement.’

Organized by UNDP at Bhubaneswar, 26-28, Jan 2008.

26. Participated in the national workshop on’ Underlying causes for Deforestation and Forest degradation in India’, organized by Kalpabrikhya, Pune and Vasundhara Bhubaneswar, 26-28 Jan

2008.

27. Participated in the high powered meeting on “Circular Migration concerns into policy in Orissa”,

held at Bhubaneswar on dt.07.11.2007, organized by Overseas Development institute, Hyderabad.

28. Presented a paper “Dynamics of Crisis of Drinking and Domestic Water Supply in Coastal Orissa”,

in the national conference on Crises in Water Supply for Drinking and Domestic Use in Coastal

India, from 9-10 August 2007. Organized by Centre for Development Alternative (CFDA) and

Coastal Salinity Prevention Cell (CSPS).

29. Presented a paper on ‘Forest Based Livelihood in Orissa’ Presented in the annual Conference of

Centre for People’s Forestry, Hyderabad on dt.5-7, Aug 2007.

30. Presented a paper “National Disaster Management and the State of Orissa”, in the national

workshop held at Bhubaneswar by PRACTICAL ACTION, Sri Lanka, 9-10, March, 2006.

31. Presented a paper ‘ Development of Tribal Communities in Orissa under the process of

Globalization: Some experiences from a bi-lateral development project in Malkangiri district of Orissa: A Case study’, in the National Seminar on ‘Globalisation, Culture and Development,

organized by PG Dept of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 29-30, March, 2006.

32. Presented a paper “Reaching Un-reached Population, Tribal Communities and TB Treatment :A Study of DANIDA assisted RNTCP in Malkangiri District of Orissa”, in the national workshop

on Health Problems and Health care system among the Tribes of India with special reference to

Eastern Ghats, February, 8-10the 2006, organized by Dept of Anthropology, Andhra University,

Visakhapatnam.

33. Presented a paper ‘Health Seeking Behaviour and access to Treatment in a Tribal district of

Orissa’, in the National Seminar on’ Access to TB Services and IEC under Revised National

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Tuberculosis Control Programme’, held at New Delhi, India International Centre, New Delhi, on

12.12.2005.

34. Presented a paper ‘Health Seeking Behaviour and access to Treatment’, in the Health System

Research for TB Control in Orissa: DANTB-Govt of Orissa dissemination workshop held at

Bhubaneswar, on dt.8.12.2005.

35. Presented a paper ‘Development of Eco-Tourism among the PTGs of Orissa: Its Potential and

Prospects’, in the National Workshop on “Development of Primitive Tribes: Issues, Priorities and

Prospects”, 21-23, July, 2005, organized by SCSTRTI, Bhubaneswar.

36. Presented a paper ‘Changing perspectives of Food Security, Livelihood and the Adivasis of Orissa:

A retrospective and Prospective Look’, in the National Consultation on “Food Security for the Poor”,

June 27-29, 2005, NIRD, Hyderabad.

37. Presented a paper’ Improved Water Control as a Strategy for Vitalizing tribal Agrarian Economy’,

in the workshop held by IWMI-TATA Water Policy Programme at Bhubaneswar on 22,June 2004.

38. Participated in the International Conference on ‘Medicinal Herbs and Herbal Products: Livelihoods

and Trade Options, Organised by OXFAM GB, at New Delhi, on 26-27, March 2004.

39. Presented a Paper “Traditional Livelihood Resources of the Tribals in the context of Globalization

Processes-Case study of Orissa”, in the National Conference on ‘Human Origin, Genome and People

of India’, organised by Anthropological Survey of India at New Delhi, on 22-24, March ,2004.

40. Presented a paper, ”Status of Panchayati Raj Institutions in the Scheduled Areas of Orissa: An

Empirical Study”, in the National workshop ’’Community Driven Development in Tribal India:

Problems and Possibilities’, held on 19-20, March 2004, at Ventral University Hyderabad.

41. Presented a paper’ Development of Primitive Tribal groups and the Role of State’ in the seminar

“Poverty Eradication and Organisation of the Rural Poor in Orissa”, organised by Orissa Gaveshana

Chakra Bhubaneswar and Developing Countries Research Centre, New Delhi, on 28.06.2002.

42. Participated in the State level workshop on ‘Local Application of Sphere Relief Standard and NGOs”

organised by Orissa Disaster Mitigation Mission’, held on 19.12.2002.

43. Participate in the Consultation Workshop on Finalisation of State Disaster Management Plan, Orissa

OSDMA Bhubaneswar 3.11.2002.

44. Presented a paper on “ Marginalisation of the Primitive Tribal Groups in the State of Orissa” in the

International Conference on “Urgent Research in Anthropology in South-East Asia with special

reference to India”, organised by Anthropological Survey of India Calcutta, and International Union

of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences Commission, Vienna, held on 26-28th February, 2002.

45. Presented a paper on “Orissa Relief Code and State Response with special reference to Super

Cyclone of Orissa” in the III IIDS International Workshop on “Issues on Development”, Organised

by NKC Center for Development Studies, held on 3-6th Jan 2002, Bhubaneswar.

46. Presented a paper on” State and Disaster Management : Lessons from Super Cyclone of Orissa and

Earth Quake in Gujarat”, in the seminar on Political Economy of Cyclone, Drought, and Flood in

Orissa, held on 23-24 June, 2001, by Orissa Gaveshana Chakra, Jagatsingpur, Orissa.

47. Presented a Paper on "Devolution of Power to Women : Panchayati Raj in Tribal Orissa: A

Retrospective Look" in the National Seminar on Empowerment of Rural and Tribal Women by

BISISHA, Kharagpur in collaboration with ICSSR, New Delhi.

48. Presented a Paper on "State of Land Reforms : A Look into the Tribal Regions of Orissa", in the Workshop "Tenancy Reforms in Orissa", held on 26-27th Dec.1998 at NKC Centre for

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Development Studies, sponsored by Dept. of Revenue and Excise & Dept. of Agriculture, Govt. of

Orissa.

49. Presented a paper on "The Role of Media in Disaster Management in Tribal Sub Plan Region of

Orissa", in National Workshop and Seminar on Natural Disaster Mitigation in India - Case Study,

Orissa (1968-98) - Role of Media", between 14-16 Oct. 98 by Gopabandhu Academy of

Administration, Bhubaneswar.

50. Presented a Paper on "People's Technology and Social Organisation : Few Dimensions of Tribal

Education in Orissa", in National Seminar on `Information Technology for Rural Development', by

C.V. Raman Engineering College, Bhubaneswar on 10th, 11th Oct. 1998.

51. Presented a Paper on "Participatory Extension - A Need for Sustainable Water Management in

Agriculture", in the 2workshop on "Farmer and Local Participation in Water Management and

System Turnover" organised by NCDS, 1998.

52. Presented a Paper on "Status of Regional Achievements of Tribal Education in Orissa : A Review

of Census Data", in the seminar on "Tribal Education and Language in Orissa", organised by Orissa

Gaveshana Chakkra, Bhubaneswar on 1.1.1998.

53. Presented a Paper on "Sustainable Development: A Case of Integrated Livestock Development

Project in Koraput", in Seminar on `Sustainable Agriculture Development', organised by OUAT and

CART (NGO), Bhubaneswar on January 1998.

54. Presented a Paper on "The Tribal Animal Resource in Orissa: A Study of Dynamics of

Development" in XXI Indian Social Science Congress held at Allahabad, 1997 on `Peoples

Technology and Social Organisation in Action'.

55. Presented a Paper on Development, Displacement and Rehabilitation in Orissa: An Overview,’

International Congress on Sustainable Development of Environment and Wildlife, organised by

Centre for Environmental Management of MPISSR, Ujjain.

56. Presented a Paper on "The Livestock Development of the Tribal in Koraput : A Case" in the Seminar on "The Status of Tribals Today", organised by Orissa Gaveshana Chakkra at Baripada in

1997.

57. Presented a Paper on the Problems of Displaced People : A Study in the Coal Mines of Brajarajnagar, Orissa. In the National Seminar on Displacement due to Development, organised by

ISSC, held at Sambalpur University in 1985.

58. Presented a Paper on "Can Jagannath Cult Integrate India", National Integration and the Cult of

Lord Jagannath, held at DAV College, Titlagarh in 1987.

ACCADEMIC ACHIEVEMNTS & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS CARRIED OUT AT

GGV:

2017:

1. As HoD and subject expert in the selection of Ad-hoc Teachers for the Department of

Anthropology and Tribal Development for the year 2016-17, held on dt.03.02.2017, Vide

L.N-20.Estt/Admn/Ii/2017/Dt-21.01.2017.

2. Act as a Judge in the Poster Presentation on Science and Technology for Especially

Abled Persons on 27.02.2017, Vide L.N.644/Adm/15.02.2017.

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2016:

1. Act as Chairman, Stock Verification Committee, in Eight departments for the year 2016-17, Vide

L.N-272/Stores/Physical Verification/Dt.23.09.2016, and LN-366/Store, Physical Verification,

Dt.228.11.2016.

2. Act as Observer to evaluate Practical Exams in UG and PG 12 papers in different departments,

GGV,2016-17.

3. Member, in the Admission Committee for the M.Sc course in Forensic Science, GGV, for the

year 2016-17, held on 12.07.2016.

4. Appointed as the Co-ordinator GGV-IGNCA Programme, Vide L N--------------

5. Member, in the Admission Committee, School of Life Sciences for UG/PG, GGV, for the year

2016-17, held on 05.and 08 .07.2016., Vide L.N-15/08, Dean SLSs/2016, Dt.23.06.2016.

6. Member, in the Private Public Partnership (PPP) Committee, Vide L.N.-1000/Admn/Estt-II/2016,

Dt.13.06.016.

7. Member, in the Admission Committee, Journalism and Mass Communication, for UG/PG, GGV,

for the year 2016-17, held on 05.and 08 .07.2016., Vide L.N-102/journalism,2016, Dt.4.7.2016.

8. Appointed as the Examiner to examine papers in Anthropology UG/PG and PG courses, vide LN-

6/Conf/Evaluation/3.5.2016,

9. Appointed as an Observer to organise the VET Exam 2016 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, GGV LN-

40/Accad/VET Exam/2016, dt.29.04.2016.

10. Setting of question for Pre-Ph.D Course work (Paper-102) for 2015-16, L N-741/Conf/2016,

Dt.16.2.2016.

11. Appointed as the Observer for Even Semester Examinations 2015-16. Attended the Practical

Examinations in the Department of Botany, Forensic Science, Bio-technology, Physics,

Pharmacy, Chemistry, and Anthropology, GGV as per the order of the Conf/GGV, in different

letters.

12. Attended the 11th Meeting of the Academic Council held on 29.04.2016. L.N-149/Meeting

Cell/AC/2016, Dt.11.04.2016.

13. Evaluated Answer sheets of B.A/B.Sc and M.A/M.Sc for Even Semester of the allotted papers of

the Dept of Anthropology, GGV.

14. Attended the invigilation duty in the Pharmacy building during the odd end Semester

examinations, 2016.

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15. Attended the DRC meeting of Ph.D Scholars held on 28.04.2016. in the dept of Anthropology,

Vide L.N-Anthropology 783 (1)/2016.

16. As a member of the Examination Committee attended all examination related meetings in the

dept of Anthropology, GGV.

17. Attended as the Judge in the World Forestry Day on 21st March 2016, in the dept of Forestry,

Wildlife and Environmental Sciences, GGV.

18. Appointed and attended as the member in the Dept Purchase Committee of Forensic Science,

GGV, Dt.27.01.2016.

2015:

19. Appointed as the Member Core Committee for over all supervision of the odd Semester End

examinations, GGV, Vide L.N-493/ Exam/2015, Dt.02.12.2015.

20. Attended SRC meeting of Women Studies, on dt.29.12.2015 for the pre-submission thesis

presentation of Ms.Rashmirani Balawantaray, Doctoral fellow, (Regd No-04, Women Studies-2007-

08), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

21. Attended as the Observer in the basket ball competition organised on 31/10.2015 in GGV in the eve

of Barth centenary occasion of Sardar Ballav Bhai Patel.

22. Appointed as the Chief Counting Officer-1 Students’ Council Election-2015, GGV.

23. Member scrutinizer for the recruitment of Ad-hoc Teachers in Anthropology held on Dt.23.07.2015,

GGV, for the year 2015-16.

24. Member scrutinizer for the recruitment of Ad-hoc Teachers in Forensic Science held on

Dt.23.07.2015, GGV, for the year 2015-16.

25. Member Admission Committee of the Dept of Anthropology and Tribal Development, GGV, for the

academic session-2015-16,

26. Appointed as the Observer for Both Odd and Even Semester Examinations 2014-15 . Attended

the Practical Examinations in the Department of Botany, Forensic Science, Bio-Technology,

Chemistry, and Anthropology, GGV as per the order of the Conf/GGV.

27. Participated in the 10th Meeting of the Academic Council of GGV, 2015.

28. Appointed as an Observer to organise the VET Exam 2016 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, GGV LN-

142/Accad/VET Exam/2015, dt.17.03.2015.

29. Evaluated Answer sheets of B.A/B.Sc and M.A/M.Sc for both Odd and Even Semestersters of the

allotted papers of the Dept of Anthropology, GGV, during he year 2015.

30. Member Board of Studies in Anthropology Vide L N-624/Anth/2015, dt.13.10.2015 participated the

DRC meeting in Anthropology on dt.15.10.2015

31. Internal Member, Department Physical Verification of Stock report. Dept of Anthropology and Tribal Development, GGV, Bilaspur for the year 2015-16 (Dept L.N-417/Dt.14.07.2015, with

reference to the Store LN-120/Store/15).

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32. External Member, Department Physical Verification of Stock report. Dept of Botany, GGV, Bilaspur

for the year 2015-16 (Dept L.N-51/Dt.21.07.2015, with reference to the Store LN-120/Store/15).

33. External Member, Department Physical Verification of Stock report. Dept of Journalism and Mass

Communication, GGV, Bilaspur for the year 2015-16 (Dept L.N-51/Dt.21.07.2015, with reference to

the Store LN-120/Store/15).

34. Conducted VET Exam-2015-16 at Bhubaneswar, Odisha (GGV L.N-294/24.06.2015).

35. Co-ordinator Science Fest, School of Life Science, GGV, for the year 2014-15.

36. Performed Roster duty during summer vacation 2015, Letter Anth/15.5.2015.

37. Attended as Observer in the Dept of Chemistry, GGV, Practical Examination, of B.Sc-Semester,

CBZ Batch, Dt.23rd April 2015. BLIS (Semester-I).

38. Attended as the Examiner the Research Project of MA Public Administration IVth Semester

students, of the session-2014-15 on 14.5.2015. LN-1919/CONF/2015/Dt.15.04.2015.

39. Attended as the Observer in BM & JMC Hons & Elective II Semester for the year 2014-15. LN-

1950/CONF/2015/Dt.17.04.2015.

40. Attended as the Observer in B.Sc II Semester Botany LBCL-201,202, and 203for the year 2014-15,

on Dt 16.04.2015. LN- 1898/CONF/2015/Dt.8.04.2015.

41. Attended as the Observer in M.Sc II Semester, Practical based on Forensic Anthropology and Finger

Print, (IFSL-305), LN- 1925/CONF/2015/Dt.15.04.2015.

42. Attended as the Observer in M.Sc II Semesters Practical based on Chemistry and Toxicological

Analysis (IFSL-806), LN- 1925/CONF/2015/Dt.15.04.2015.

43. Attended as the Observer in B.Sc IV Semester, Wildlife Forensic and Forensic Entomology (IFSL-

403) LN- 194/CONF/2014/Dt.29.04.2015.

44. Attended as Observer for BLIS (Semester-I), Paper-III, Knowledge Organisation- (Practice).

Dt.30.03.2015.

2014

1. Setting of questions for VRET examination in Anthropology for the Year 2014-15, Subject Code-

521, GGV, Bilaspur, April-2014.

2. Internal Member, Board of Studies in Anthropology, Dept of Anthropology and tribal

Development, GGV, (Dept No-1245/Dt.11.02.2014).

3. Invigilation duty during UGC-NET Exam on 28th December 2014 at GGV. LN-

Q/NET/DEC14/Dt.26.12.2014.

4. Invigilation duty during UGC-NET Exam on 29th June 2014 at GGV. LN-

Acad/GGV/Dt.26.6.2014.

5. Invigilation of the BHMS III and IV Years Examination for the year 2013-14 at C.L.Chousky Memorial Homeopathic College, Bilaspur on Dt 12.09.2014. GGV LN-

325/Exam/Medical/2014/dt.26.8.2014

6. Recognized as Research Supervisor in Anthropology and Tribal Development, as per the Ph.D

Regulation, GGV (LN-1526/Acad/Research/Anth/2014/Dt.18.06.2014).

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7. Appointed as the Observer for Both Odd and Even Semester Examinations 2014. Attended the

Practical Examinations in the Department of Botany, Forensic Science, Chemistry, and

Anthropology, GGV as per the order of the Conf/GGV.

8. Appointed as an Observer, Vide L N-325/Exam/treatment/2014/Dt.26.08.22014, in the BHMS,

3rd and 4rth Year 2013-14 finale exam on dt.12.09.2014

9. Evaluated Answer sheets of B.A/B.Sc and M.A/M.Sc for both Odd and Even Semester of the

allotted papers of the Dept of Anthropology, GGV, during he year 2014.

10. Attended as the Observer in M.Sc in Botany, V Semester, Practical Paper-I, for the year 2014-15,

LN- 1336/CONF/2014/Dt.25.11.2014.

11. Attended as the Observer in B.Sc V Semester, Paper-VII, IFSC (507) Seminar for the year 2014-15,

LN- 1364/CONF/2014/Dt.01.12.2014.

12. Examiner M.A/M.Sc Anthropology IV Semester, Practical III (Field work &Field work report) for

the year 2013-14, LN- 172/CONF/2014/Dt.17.4.2014.

13. Examiner B.A/B.Sc Anthropology VI Semester, Practical III (Field work &Field work report) for the

year 2013-14, LN- 112/CONF/2014/Dt.17.4.2014.

2013

1. Attended as the Observer in M.Sc III Semester, IFSL-907, for the year 2013-14 LN-

1556/CONF/2013/Dt.29.11.2013.

2. Invigilation duty during UGC-NET Exam on 29th December 2013 at GGV. LN-

Acad/GGV/Dt.17.12.2013.

3. Examiner M.A/M.Sc , Anthropology III Semester, Practical in Social and Linguistic Anthropology,

for the year 2013-14, LN- 1556/CONF/2013/Dt.29.11.2013.

4. Setting of questions for Pre-Ph.D. Course work, L N-989/Conf/2013,

Dt.22.08.2013.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY IN THE PG DEPT AT GGV:

1. Performing the duty of HoD on Regular basis, Dept of Anthropology and Tribal Development, since

the academic session July-December 2016, Vide L.N-2275/Admn-Vidy

Parishad/2016/Dt.29.11.2016.

2. Performed the duty of the HOD (In-Charge) in the dept of Anthropology and TD, GGV:

27th Oct to 13th Nov 2014, LN-1786/Est/Adm-II/2014, Dt.4.2.2014.

SPECIALISATION & INTEREST AREAS

Development Anthropology

Action and Academic Research

Natural Resource Management

Disaster Management

Tribal Livelihood

Ethnicity and Ethnic Problems

Tribal Health

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MEMBERS OF PROFESSIONAL ANTHROPOLOGICAL BODIES:

1. Life Member: Anthropological Society of Orissa, Bhubaneswar.

2. Life Member: Indian Academy of Social Sciences, Allahabad.

3. Life Member: Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists (INCAA), India,

Kolkotta, Membership No-825,on 25.02.2015.

(Nilakantha Panigrahi)