Community Development

1. 11years

Post Graduate Level

:

History and Philosophy of Social Work Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy Social Work Methods Soft Skill Development Social Work Administration

1. Human Migration and Social Work with Migrants
2. Social Exclusion/Inclusion
3. Gender Studies

1. National Association of Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSWI)
2. Odisha Professional Social Workers Association (OPSWA)
3. Indian Red Cross Society

International Publications

2023
1. “Perception of Parents towards the Play Activities of Children: A Study from Western Odisha, India” International Journal of Applied Social Science (IJASS) (ISSN 23941405), Volume 10, Issue 3 and 4, 2023, Page No. 279-286
2021
2. “Food Insecurity and Temporary Migration of Youth in India” Mondi Migranti, Mondi Migranti, (1972-4888, ISSN e 1972-4896), 2/2021 Doi: 10.3280/MM2021-002001
2020
3. “Political Participation of Women at Local Level in Odisha” Researchers World- International Referred Social Sciences Journal, Volume: 11, Issue:1 January, 2020 (E-ISSN:2229-4686, P-ISSN:2231-4172)
4. “Vanishing Oral Tradition: ‘Kathani’-A folktale in Odisha” International Research Journal of Human Resources and Social Sciences, Volume7, July 2020, Issue 7 (ISSN (o): 2349-4085, ISSN (p): 2394-4218
5. 4. “Access to Quality Education: A Dream for the Children of Seasonal Migrants of Western Odisha, India” SHODH SANCHAR BULLETIN, Volume. 10, Issue.38, April-June 2020 (ISSN: 2229-3620)
6. “Impact of Seasonal Migration on Children of a Scheduled Caste Community in Western Odisha, India” EPRA International Journal of Economic and Business Review, Volume:8 Issue:2 February, 2020 (E-ISSN: 2347-9671, P-ISSN: 2349-0187)
7. “Political Participation of Women at Local Level in Odisha” Researchers World- International Referred Social Sciences Journal, Volume: 11, Issue:1 January, 2020 (E-ISSN:2229-4686, P-ISSN:2231-4172)
2019
8. “Contribution of Women to Household Economy in Odisha: A Qualitative Analysis” Remarking An Analisation Volume:3, Isuue:12 (Part-2) March 2019
2015
9. “Empowerment of Tribal Women as a Pre-requisite to Development: A Study in Sambalpur District of West Odisha” in Mahila Pratishtha (International Multidisciplinary Journal on Women and Gender Studies) Volume: 1, Issue: 2 October-December 2015 (ISSN 2454-7891)
10. “Dandanata: Representation of the Socio-cultural Life of the people of Western Odisha through Performing Art” in Acme Intellects International Journal of Research in Management, Social Sciences and Technology Volume - 9 No. 9 Jan 2015(ISSN 2320 – 2939 (Print) 2320-2793 (Online)
11. 1. Biswal, M. (2025). From Classroom to Community: Pedagogical Reflections on Camp-Based Social Work Training in Western Odisha, India, Excellencia: International Multidisciplinary Journal of Education, Volume 3, Issue 7, 53-61, 2025 ISSN (E): 2994-9521 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16718201
12. Biswal, M. (2024). Pattern of Earning and Remittance among the Seasonal Migrants of Odisha, India, Indian Journal of Psychology (UGC CARE listed). Book No. 15, 179-190

National Publications

2023
1. 3. Biswal, M. (2023). Unveiling Socio-Cultural Barriers to Women's Participation in Panchayati Raj Institutions in Western Odisha, India: Implications for Social Work Practice. Innovation The Research Concept, 8(7).
2021
2. “Crisis of Seasonal Migrants in Odisha during COVID-19 Pandemic” Asian Resonance, Volume-10, Issue-1, January 2021 (P: ISSN No. 0976-8602 E: ISSN No- 2349-9443)
2019
3. “The Complexity of Recruitment Pattern, Type of Work, and Decision Making among the Seasonal Migrants of Odisha, India” Perspectives in Social Work, Vol. XXXIV (No.2) - AUGUST -2019 (ISSN 0974-5114)
2017
4. “Educational Aspiration and Choice of Occupation among Adolescents in a Village of Sambalpur District of Western Odisha” Journal for Social Development, Vol.9 No-4, October-December 2017 (ISSN 0975-0142)
2015
5. The Unheard Voices: Case Study of a ST Girls Hostel of Western Odisha, India” in DeshVikash, Volume -II, Issue: 2, July-September 2015(ISSN:2394-1782)
6. “Play Time rather than Screen Time: Activities of the Binjhal Children of West Odisha” in Social Vision (Special Issue) Volume -I, Issue: 4, January- March 2015 (ISSN 2349-0519)

International Conferences

1. 1. Presented paper titled “Navigating Challenges and Fostering Inclusion: Social Work Strategies for Seasonal Migrants in Odisha” UIAF-World Anthropology Congress, (Post-Congress Conference) Sustainability: A Key Towards Transforming Society organised by Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University, School of Anthropology, Gangadhar Meher University in collaboration with Centre of Excellence, Regional Development and Tribal Studies during 18th August- 19th August, 2023.
2. 8th Indian Social Work Congress jointly organised by National Association of Professional Social Workers in India and (NAPSWI) and International Consortium for Social Development-Asia Pacific (ICSDAP) and Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati, Santi Niketan, West Bengal during 28th February-2nd March 2021
3. “Socio-cultural Dimensions in Tribal Economy: Prospects and Perspectives” organised jointly by the Department of Anthropology and Department of Social Work, Sambalpur University on March 1, 2019
4. 14th International Seminar on Rural Development organised by Institute for Social Development and Research, Ranchi during October 27-29, 2018
5. 4. IUAES Inter-Congress, 2012 on “Children and Youth in a Changing World” jointly organized by IUAES Commission on Children and Childhood and KISS and KIIT University during November 26-30, 2012
6. “Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)” organized by Xavier Institute of Development and Action Studies (XIDAS), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India during October 4-5, 2012
7. “Problems of eye Care in Developing Countries” organized by the Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University on March 11, 2011
8. “Revisiting Research Methods in Social Sciences” organized jointly by Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University, India and Contemporary India Study Centre Aarhus, Aarhus University, Denmark during November 25-27, 2010
9. “Social Sustainability: Migration, Gender and Trafficking” organized by Instituto De Investigaciones Sociales Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon, Mexico and Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University during July 19-20, 2010
10. "Field Research in Orissa” organized by Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University, India and Contemporary India Study Centre (CISCA), Aarhus University, Denmark on January 9, 2010
11. “Humanity and Applied Social Science” organized by the Institute of Social Research and Applied Anthropology, Bidisha, West Bengal during December 7-9, 2008

National Conferences

1. 2. Presented Paper titled “Forced to Move: Understanding Temporary Migration and Rural Livelihoods in Odisha” in the National Seminar on Development Challenges and Opportunities in Odisha organised by Department of Economics, Sambalpur University, Odisha during February 11-12, 2025
2. Understanding Maternal Health and Well-being: A Study from Bargarh district of Western Odisha” in the National Seminar on Community Initiatives for Sustainable Development: Role of Stakeholders organised by Department of Home Science, Sambalpur University during 7-8 March, 2025 (Presented Paper)
3. Regeneration of Rural India: Perspectives, Issues and the Way Forward organised by Faculty Centre for Agriculturee, Rural and Tribal Development, RKMVERI, Ranchi and Divyayan Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Ranchi during September 25-26, 2019
4. Social Economy of Human Development and Ease of Living in India” organised by Department of Economics, Andhra Univerrsity and Institute for Economic and Social Justice, Visakhapatnam during October 6-7 2018.
5. Consumer Protection and Corporate Social Responsibility organized by Lajpat Rai Law College, Sambalpur during March 15-16,2018
6. Marginalization and Development: Issues and concerns organized by Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University during March 2-3, 2016
7. Tribal Development in India: Rhetoric and Reality organized by department of Political Science and Public Administration, Sambalpur University, Odisha during February 29-1st March, 2016
8. “Status of Tribal Women in Central India: Issues and Challenges” organized by Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, M.P during February 13-14, 2015
9. “Rethinking Social Change and Role of Professional Social Workers: Recent Trends and Emerging Perspectives in the Indian Context” organized by Vivekananda Institute of Social Work and Social Sciences (VISWASS), Odisha on February 9, 2014
10. Changing Tribal Society in India: Issues and Challenges” organized by the Institute of Social Research and Applied Anthropology, Bidisha, West Bengal during December 7-8, 2013
11. “Development and Governance” jointly organized by the Department of Economics and Politics, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal and Eastern Regional Centre, Indian Council of Social Science Research during November 11-13, 2011
12. “Tribal Women in Transition” organized by the Institute of Social research and Applied Anthropology, BIDISA, West Bengal during December 4-6, 2010
13. “Regional Backwardness: Social Consequences and Concerns” organized by the Department of Sociology, University of North Bengal during May 17-19, 2010
14. “Human Genomic and Cultural Diversity”, organized by School of Studies in Anthropology, Pt. RavishankarShukla University, Raipur, during March 2-4, 2009
15. “Status of Social Science Research and Teaching in Eastern India” organized jointly by ICSSR, Eastern Regional Centre, Kolkata and School of Bio-Social studies, Sambalpur University at Jyotivihar during Feb17-19, 2009
16. Youth at Cross Roads Organized by the Department of Social Work, St Aloysius College, Mangalore during October 15-16, 2008

Workshops

1.  Sensitization training for Teachers of Home Science Colleges/ Dept. of Social Work on Issues Relating to Child Rights and Protection organized by National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development, Regional Centre, Guwahati during December 7-9, 2011
2.  Training programme on “First Aid Techniques” held at Collectorate Sambalpur, organized by Indian Red Cross Society, District branch Sambalpur on February 19, 2008
3.  Eye Care Training at Nuankhurigaon organized by Indian Red Cross Society, District branch Sambalpur on November 24, 2007
4.  Training programme on Health Checkup, held at Gandhi Mandir, Bhatra, Dhanupali, Sambalpur organized by Indian Red Cross Society District Branch Sambalpur October 2,
5. “Social Workers in Eye Care” organized by Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University, Second Sight, U.K. Right to Sight, TrilochanNetralaya, Sambalpur on November 14, 2009
6. “Weaker Sections and their Development” organized by Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University, on December 11, 2009
7. “Youth Leadership and the Spirit of Volunteerism” organized by Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University, on December 12, 2009
8. “Empowering Tribal and Rural Communities: Role of NGOs and Civil Societies” organized by Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University and Agragamee, Kashipur, Rayagada, on December 22, 2009
9. Voluntary Blood Donors Organizations and Motivators organized by Tyaga (NGO) during January 24-25, 2009
10. “Climate Change and Global Challenges” organized jointly by Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University, Social Action for Rural Community(SARC), Sambalpur and Science Express Team on March21, 2011
11. “Forests for People” organized by Sambalpur University, JyotiVihar, Burla on December 2, 2011
12. “Life Skills Education and Personality Development” jointly organized by MSW Programme/Dept. of Anthropology, Sambalpur University and Sambalpur Integrated Development Institute (SIDI) Sambalpur on February 25, 2015
13. Youth, Volunteerism and Disaster Management organized by MSW Programme/Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University in collaboration with Indian Red Cross Society, Sambalpur Branch during January 17-18, 2017
14. “Research Methodology” organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) and Regional Centre for Capacity Building (RCCB), Sambalpur University during August 9-10, 2019.
15. “Status of Social Science Research and Teaching in Eastern India” organized jointly by ICSSR, Eastern Regional Centre, Kolkata and School of Bio-Social studies, Sambalpur University at Jyotivihar during Feb17-19, 2009
16. “Current Trends in Home Science” organized by Department of Home Science, Sambalpur University on March 23, 2013
17. 9. National Workshop and Conference of Voluntary Blood Doners’ Organizations and Motivators with International Participation on “Target 100% Voluntary Blood Programme” organized by TYAGA (NGO), Odisha during December 14-15, 2013
18. 3. 7th National Workshop and conference of Voluntary Blood Doners’ Organizations and Motivators with International Participation on 100% Voluntary Blood Donation by 2020 organized by TYAGA (NGO) during April 28-29, 2018
19. “Field Research in Orissa” organized by Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University, India and Contemporary India Study Centre (CISCA), Aarhus University, Denmark on January 9, 2010
20. “Problems of eye Care in Developing Countries” organized by the Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University on March 11, 2011

1. Teacher- in-Charge Examination (2010 to 2015 and 2018 to 2020)
2. Fieldwork InCharge
3. Admission InCharge

Present Address :  Department of Social Work Sambalpur University, Odisha Pin-768019

Permanent Address :  At-Brahmani Pathar Po- Majhipali Dist.- Bargarh, Odisha, 768048