Public Policy, Rural Finance, Social Safety Nets, Financial Inclusion, MGNREGA, Livelihood Studies, State Finances

1. Chairman of P.G. Council, Sambalpur University from 1st June 2024 and continuing.
2. Warden of P.G. Hostels, Sambalpur University from 15th Feb 2023 to 31st May 2024.
3. Professor & Head of the Department in the Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University from1st June 2022 to 31st May 2024.
4. Professor in the Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University, since 19th March 2015.
5. Head of the Department in the Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University from1st June 2017 to 30th May 2019.
6. Associate Professor in the Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University since 19th March 2012 to 18th March 2015.
7. Reader in the Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University from 19th March 2007 to 18th March 2012.
8. Lecturer (Senior Scale) in the Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University from 19th March 2002 to 18th March 2007.
9. Research Officer (RBI-EU), Lecturer Grade in the Department of Analytical and Applied Economics, Utkal University from 4th April 1997 to 18th March 2002.
10. Senior Research Fellow under the U.G.C. Scheme in the P.G. Department of Economics, Sambalpur University from 12th July 1995 to 3rd April 1997.
11. Junior Research Fellow in the U.G.C. Scheme from 12th July 1993 to 11th July 1995.
12. RBI Research Fellow in the Department of Analytical and Applied Economics, Utkal University from 23rd November 1992 to 10th July 1993.

1. Public Policy, Rural Finance, Social Safety Nets, Financial Inclusion, MGNREGA, Livelihood Studies, State Finances

1. Life Member of Indian Society for Ecological Economics (INSEE)
2. Life Member of The Indian Econometric Society (TIES)
3. Life Member of The Indian Economic Association (IEA)
4. Life Member of Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE)
5. Life Member of Indian Association for Research in National Income and Wealth (IARNIW)
6. Life Member of Indian Society of Training & Development (ISTD)
7. Life Member of Orissa Economic Association (OEA)

1. Major Research Project entitled “Sustainable Livelihood of Sambalpuri Handloom Weavers: A Study in Western Odisha” by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) from 15 January 2018 to 15th January 2020. The Project Report has been successfully submitted and accepted by ICSSR, New Delhi

1. Book:
   
   Nature & Impact of Federal Transfers on Indian States, (2012), LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-8473-7172-4, Paperback, Pages 212. http://www.amazon.com/Nature-Impact-Federal-Transfers-Indian/dp/384737172X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327592009&sr=8-1
2. Journals& Chapters in Edited Book:
   
   “Mapping Global Research on School Feeding: A Bibliometric Analysis of Academic and Nutritional Outcomes”, (2025), American Journal of Business Practice, Vol.2, No. 10, (142-158) E-ISSN: 2997-934X, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17465352 (With ReetSachdev and SoniDubey)
3. “Mapping the Nexus of Micro-Entrepreneurship and Women Empowerment: A Bibliometric Analysis”, (2025), American Journal of Management Practice, Vol.2, No.10, (135-146) E-ISSN: 2997-9366, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17481275 (With PriyadarshiniMahapatra and SoniDubey)
4. “Developing Innovative Marketing Strategies and Transforming Business Models: An Economic Perspective on Mission Shakti”,(2025), Journal of Informatics Education and Research 5 (2), 604-618. (ABDC-C) (With Kailash Chandra Dash)
5. “Financial Inclusion for Equitable Growth: An Ordinal Logistic Regression Analysis”, (2025), International Journal of Humanities Education, Volume 13, No. 2, 193–217,ISSN: 2327-0063 (Print) ISSN: 2327-2457 (Online), DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16737573(Scopus) (With SoniDubey)
6. “An Analysis of the Financial Inclusion in Sambalpur District of Odisha”, (2025), American Journal of Economics and Business Management (AJEBM), Vol. 8 No. 7, 3651-3666, ISSN: 2576-5973, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16601192(With SoniDubey)
7. “Role of Mission Shakti in Building Sustainable Livelihood and Promoting Social Entrepreneurship”, (2025), Arthshastra, Indian Journal of Economics and Research, Vol 14, Iss.01, No.3, 88-100, ISSN: 2278-1811 (UGC CARE) (With Nileema Pradhan)
8. “Effect of Digitalization on the Self-Help Group and Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Challenges”, (2024), IPE Journal of Management, 14(1), 115-120, ISSN 2249-9040(UGC CARE) (With Nileema Pradhan)
9. “Women’s Entrepreneurship for Poverty Alleviation: Impact of Mission Shakti in Odisha, India”, (2024), SEDME (Small Enterprises Development, Management & Extension Journal), Sage Publication, 1–15, Doi: 10.1177/09708464241291291. (UGC CARE) (With Kailash Chandra Dash)
10. “A Demographic Study of The Disadvantaged Population: Financial Inclusion in Sambalpur District of Odisha”, (2024), Humanities and Social Science Studies, Vol. 13, Issue 2, No.23, 99-108, ISSN 2319-829X (UGC CARE) (With SoniDubey)
11. “Economic Development through Women’s Entrepreneurship: Insights from Rural Odisha”, (2024), IPE Journal of Management, 14(2), 25-34, ISSN No.: 2249-9040 (UGC CARE) (With Kailash Chandra Dash)
12. “Empowering Rural Women through ORMAS and Transformation by Mission Shakti in Odisha”, (2024), South Asian Journal of Management, 14(3), 125–133, ISSN No.: 0974-763X (UGC CARE) (With Kailash Chandra Dash)
13. “Analysis of Rural Women's Livelihood Management through Rural Marketing: A Study in Odisha, India”, (2024), Indian Journal of Psychology, 5(10), 129–138, ISSN No.: 0019-5553 (UGC CARE) (With Kailash Chandra Dash)
14. “The Impact of Financial Inclusion on Human Development: A Study in Sambalpur District of Odisha”, (2024), IPE Journal of Management, 14(7), 78-83, ISSN No.: 2249-9040 (UGC CARE) (With SoniDubey)
15. “Empowering Women in Social Entrepreneurship through Mission Shakti: An Overview of Odisha, India”, (2023), International Journal of Emerging Knowledge Studies (IJEKS), 2(10), 378–385, ISSN No.: 2583-7354 (With Kailash Chandra Dash)
16. "Contribution of rural women in SMEs sector to achieve 5 trillion economies: A study in Odisha, India", (2024), In India: A $5 trillion economy - Challenges and gateways (pp. 128-134). PSIT College of Higher Education. ISBN: 978-81-977759-2-5.(With Kailash Chandra Dash)
17. "Product innovation and cause-related marketing strategy: A conceptual framework", (2024), In Marketing Innovation 5.0: Charting new horizons (pp. 119-132). LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-620-7-47383-0.(With Kailash Chandra Dash)
18. “A Study On The Financial Inclusion From The Perspective Of Demand & Supply Side: A Review”, (2024), In Digitalization, Innovation & Sustainable Development in Business (pp. 33-45). LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-620-7-46853-9.(With SoniDubey)
19. "Mission Shakti as a platform of women-led development: A study of Odisha, India", (2023) In The significance of G20 Summit under the presidency of India: Indian economic culturalism (Vol. II, pp. 68- 76). Risma Publishers Pvt Ltd. ISBN: 978-81-962340-9-6.(With Kailash Chandra Dash)
20. “Role of National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) in Marketing Communication: A Study of the Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Odisha”, (2023), CONTEMPRARY MARKETING: Innovation, Inclusion & Integration, by Dr. Punit Kumar Kanujiya& Dr. HargunSahni, Navyug Publications, 24/139, Bagh Ram Sahai, Lohamandi, AGRA-282 002, Pp. 64–75, ISBN : 978-93-93575-09-1(With Kailash Chandra Dash)
21. “Methods of Impact Evaluation: A Theoretical Literature Review”, (2023), Research Methods Contemporary Issues & Practices, by Saumendra Das and Sudhir Kumar Jena, Goodwill Publications 1/9944, 1st Floor, West Gorakh Park,StreetNo.3A,Shahdara,Delhi-110032, Pp. 103, ISBN: 978-93-9354-770-5 (With Kailash Chandra Dash &Soni Dubey)
22. “Weavers' Livelihoods and the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Analysis of Sambalpuri Handloom, Odisha, India”, (2023), Changing World Economic Order in the Post-Pandemic Period, Pp.248-264, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-6896-5.ch015
23. “Financial Inclusion: Means for Socio-Economic Development”, (2023), DecisionMaking in Disruptive Era, by D.K. Mahalik& R.K. Mishra, SSDN Publishers &Distributors, New Delhi, Pp. 15-23, ISBN No.: 978-93-8895-035-0.(With SoniDubey)
24. “Paddy Procurement by SHG- Breaking the Glass Ceiling: A Study in Attabira Block”,(2023), Decision Making in Disruptive Era, by D.K. Mahalik& R.K. Mishra, SSDN Publishers &Distributors, New Delhi, Pp. 158-166, ISBN No.: 978-93-8895-035-0.(With Nileema Pradhan)
25. “Marketing Strategy By Mission Shakti Of Odisha: A Journey From Self Help Groups (SHGS) to Small and Medium-Enterprises (SMES)”International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR) Vol.11 (Issue 8, August 2023):378-385ISSN No.: 2320-5407 (With Kailash Chandra Dash)
26. “Farmers’ perception towards sustainable agriculture in Malkangiri district of Odisha: Implication for the rural economy”, (2023), Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research Vol.3 (Issue12, April 2023):261-271, ISSN No.: 2583-0899 (With Amrita Mishra)
27. “Transforming the Skill Ecosystem: An Analysis of Skilled in Odisha Program’s Effect on Vocational Education” International Journal of Finance Entrepreneurship & SustainabilityVol-2, (Issue -2, December 2022): ISSN Online.:2583-0899(With AbhinashPattnaik)
28. “An analysis on vegetables marketing of Odisha- A case study in Angul district”Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research Vol.11 (Issue 3, March 2022):1-12, ISSN No.: 2278-4853 (With Kailash Chandra Dash)
29. “Tribal farmers’ perception towards sustainable agriculture in Odisha”, (2021), Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research Vol.10 (Issue12, December 2021):727-735, ISSN No.: 2278-4853 (With Amrita Mishra)
30. “Sambalpuri Handloom Weavers’ Livelihood: An Analysis of Western Odisha Clusters, India”. (2021) The International Journal of Community and Social Development. Sage Journal. 3(3), 215–235.
31. “The Role of Sambalpuri Handloom in the Economic Growth of Bargarh District Odisha”, PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/ Egyptology (PJAEE), 18(1), 3345-3364. (With Kunal Mishra)
32. “Impact of Post Covid-19 and Marketing of Sambalpuri Handlooms: An Empirical Investigation of Western Odisha” (2020), International Journal of Management, Pp. 1101-1114. (With Kunal Mishra)
33. “Food Security and Nutritional Status among Rural Poor: Evaluating the Impact of Rural Livelihood Mission in Odisha, India” (2020), Journal of Reviews on Global Economics, 9, Pp. 141-148.
34. “A Study of Awareness of Tribal Farmers Towards Sustainable Agriculture in Odisha”, (2018), Sustainable Agriculture for Food Security, (Eds.) by A.K. Yadav, T. Nath, R.S. Mishra, M.K. Singh & M. Tiwari, Bharti Publication, New Delhi, Pp. 64-70, ISBN No.: 9789386608505.
35. “Fourteenth Finance Commission and Odisha: Problems and Prospects”, (2017), Orissa Economic Journal, Journal of The Orissa Economic Association, Bhubaneswar, Vol. 49, No. 1 & 2, Jan-June & July-Dec., Pp. 44-54, ISSN No.: 0976-5409.
36. “Public Works as Social Safety Net: Analysis of MGNREGA in Odisha, India”, (2016), Review of Economic Perspective, De Gruyter Publication, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic, Vol. 16, Issue 4, Pp. 337–360, DOI: 10.1515/revecp-2016-0019, ISSN No.: 1084-1663.
37. “MGNREGA as Social Safety Net: Evidence from three districts of Western Odisha”, (2016), Flagship Programmes: Impact, Problems and Challenges Ahead, (Eds.) by K.P. Kumaran, P.K. Nath, K. Prabhakar & N. Kalpalatha, Academic Foundation Publication, New Delhi, Pp. 141-162, ISBN No.:9789332703711.
38. “Effectiveness of HRM Practices in Cement Industry: A Study in Western Odisha”, (2016), Business Spectrum, The bi-annual journal of Indian Accounting Association, Midnapore Branch, West Bengal, Vol. VI, No. 1, January – June 2016, Pp. 15-28. (Joint Paper), ISSN No.: 2249-4804.
39. “Government Revenues of Orissa: An Analysis”, (2014), International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, Inderscience Publishers, Vol. 8, No. 1, Pp. 124–137, ISSN No.: 1753-0806.
40. “Achieving Social Safety Net through Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme”, (2013), Conflux Journal of Education, Vol.: 1 (5), October, Pp. 83-88, (Joint Paper), ISSN No.: 2320-9305.
41. “Social Safety Nets: A Study of MGNREGA in Three Districts of Western Odisha”, (2012), Select Papers, Seventh Annual International Conference on Public Policy and Management, Centre for Public Policy, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, 16th– 18th August, Pp. 51 – 58.
42. “Identification and Evaluation of Risk in Agribusiness: An Empirical study on Vegetable Sector in India”, (2012), International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, Inderscience Publishers Vol. 5, No. 4, Pp. 438–457 (Joint Paper), ISSN No.: 1753-0806.
43. “Rural to Urban Migration in Delhi: A Socio-economic Aspect”, (2012), International Journal of Management Research and Review, Volume 2, Issue 11, Article No-6, Pp. 1881-1894, November, ISSN No.: 2249-7196
44. “Political Economy of Government Revenues: An Analysis of Orissa”, (2011), Icfai University Journal of Public Finance, The Icfai University Press, Hyderabad, Vol. IX, No. 4, November, Pp. 7 – 18, ISSN 0972-9356.
45. “Agriculture in Sustaining Indian Economic Growth”, (2011), Structural Reforms and Agriculture, (Eds.) A.K. Thakur & M.K. Sinha, Indian Economic Association, Deep and Deep Publication, Pp. 43 – 61, ISBN: 978-8184503586
46. “Including Agriculture in Sustaining Economic Growth of India”, (2010), Icfai University Journal of Applied Economics, The Icfai University Press, Hyderabad, Vol. IX, No. 4, ISSN: 0972-6861.
47. “Convergence in Agriculture & Inclusive Growth: An Empirical Analysis of States of India”, (2010), Current Issues in Indian Agriculture, (Ed.) J. Lenka, Serial Publication, (Joint Paper), ISBN: 978-8183872553.
48. “India: Growth sans Development: An Actionable Agenda”, (2010), The Indian Economic Review, An IIPM Think Tank and Great Indian Dream Foundation Presentation, Volume VII, Quarterly Issue, 31st March, Pp.72-80.
49. “Power Sector Regulatory Governance in Orissa”, (2010), Icfai University Journal of Applied Economics, The Icfai University Press, Hyderabad, Vol. IX, No. 1, January, Pp. 127-137, ISSN: 0972-6861.
50. “Agriculture for Sustainable Inclusive Growth in India”, (2009), Marketing in the Emerging Markets (Ed.), Excel Books, New Delhi, Pp. 147-160.
51. “Agricultural Land to Shrimp Pond in Orissa: Problems and Prospects”, (2009), Encyclopedia of Environment & Development, (Ed.) Falendra K. Sudan, Water Resource Management, Vol.: I, First Edition, Serials Publication, New Delhi.
52. “Fiscal Responsibilities of Indian States”, (2007), Indian Public Finance and The Twelfth Finance Commission, (Eds.), Anil Kumar Thakur and Md. Abdus Salam, Deep & Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, Pp. 38-50.
53. “Political Economy of Power Sector Restructuring in Orissa”, (2007), Excellence: The Journal of Management, Vol. V, March, Pp. 110-122.
54. “Corporate Environmental Responsibility”, (2006), Excellence: Special Issue on Corporate Social Responsibility, Vol. III, March, Pp. 166-174.
55. “Fiscal Responsibility of Indian States” (2005), 88thIndian Economic Association Conference Volume, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, Pp. 796-801.
56. “Agricultural Wage, State Income &Globalisation: A Panel Data Analysis”, (2005), GGU Journal of Business, Vol. 1, No. 2, July-Dec, Pp. 43-51.
57. “Infrastructure and Economic Development in Orissa”, (2005), Excellence: The Journal of Management, Vol. II, March, Pp. 91-101.
58. “Agricultural Land to Shrimp Pond in Orissa: Problems and Prospects” (2004), International Journal of Environment and Development, June.
59. “Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights” (2004), Excellence: Special Issue on Intellectual Property Rights, Vol. 1, March, Pp. 103-114.
60. “Do Real Wages across States Converge?” (2002), ArthaVijnana, Pune, Vol. XLIV, Nos. 3-4, September-December, Pp. 305-316.
61. “Convergence across Indian States: Cross sectional and Panel Estimations” (2002), South Asia Economic Journal, SAGE, New Delhi, Vol. 3, No. 2, July – December, Pp. 227-239.
62. “Economic Growth and Convergence across Indian States” (2000), International Symposium on Development Policies for the New Millennium in Honour of Professor Kirit S. Parikh, Contributed Papers, IGIDR, Mumbai, 12th& 14th July, Pp. 89-94.
63. “Political Economy and Regional Imbalance” (2000), in the book Regional Planning and Sustainable Development edited by Amitabh Shukla, Kaniska Publishers, New Delhi, Pp. 71-84.
64. “Developmental Expenditure in Orissa: An Analysis” (2000), Orissa Economic Journal, Bhubaneswar, Vol. XXXII, No. 1 & 2, Jan – Jun and July – Dec, Pp. 231-239.
65. “Human Development and Economic Growth: A Study in Orissa” (1999), Utkal Economic Papers, Bhubaneswar, Vol. 12, Pp. 80-87.
66. “Economic Reforms and Real Wages across the States of India” (1998), Utkal Economic Papers, Bhubaneswar, Vol. 11, Pp. 98-108.
67. “Convergence across Indian States” (1998), Indian Economic Association Conference Volume, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Pp. 503-513.
68. “Food Security and Inequality in India” (1998), Orissa Economic Journal, Bhubaneswar, Vol. XXX, No. 1 & 2, Jan – Jun and July – Dec, Pp. 55-59.
69. “Private Final Consumption Expenditure in India” (1997), Orissa Economic Journal, Bhubaneswar, Vol. XXIX, No. 1 & 2, Jan – Jun and July – Dec, Pp. 72-79.
70. “Infrastructure Development of “Major States of India” (1997), Indian Economics Association Conference Volume, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Dec. 27-29, Pp. 665-673.
71. “Devolution to Orissa Through the Tenth Finance Commissions: A Comparative Analysis” (1997), IndianJournal of Applied Economics, Bangalore,January-March, Vol-6, No-1, Pp 83-97.
72. “TFC – A Study on Rewards to States” (1996), Orissa Economic Journal, Bhubaneswar, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1 & 2, Jan – Jun and July – Dec.
73. Papers Presented:
    
    (2026) “Predicting Financial Inclusion with machine Learning: Insights from Rural Area of Sambalpur and Bargarh District”, “Seminar on Rural Renaissance: Strategies for Sustainability and Transformative Management, 2026 (RRSSTM 2026)”,held atthe Department of Business Administration,Sambalpur University, Burla, Odisha, 20–21st February, 2026.
74. (2026) “An Analysis of Teachers’ Perception and Infrastructure facilities of PM Poshan Scheme: A Comparative Study of Urban And Rural Schools in Bargarh District of Odisha”, “Seminar on Rural Renaissance: Strategies for Sustainability and Transformative Management, 2026 (RRSSTM 2026)”,held atthe Department of Business Administration,Sambalpur University, Burla, Odisha, 20–21st February, 2026.
75. (2026) “Women Empowerment through Economic Security in Rural Odisha: An Analysis with SHGs”, “Seminar on Rural Renaissance: Strategies for Sustainability and Transformative Management, 2026 (RRSSTM 2026)”,held atthe Department of Business Administration,Sambalpur University, Burla, Odisha, 20–21st February, 2026.
76. (2025) “Fighting Financial Exclusion for Gender Justice & Equity in India: Strengthening Micro Entrepreneurship for Women Empowerment”, “Making Education Inclusive for an Equitable and Just Society”, held at Dr. PMIAS, Sambalpur, 29th and 30th January, 2025
77. (2025) “Mission Shakti: A Path Towards Sustainable Livelihood And Social Entrepreneurship”, “International Management perspective conference 2025 (IMPeC 2025)”, held at Indian Institute of Management, Sambalpur, January 30-Februrary 1, 2025.
78. (2025) “PMJDY is a Key Factor to Financial Inclusion”, “International Management perspective conference 2025 (IMPeC 2025)”, held at Indian Institute of Management, Sambalpur, January 30-Februrary 1, 2025.
79. (2024) “An Analysis of the Socio-Economic Characteristics of the Disadvantaged Population: Financial Inclusion in Sambalpur District of Odisha”, “16th Doctoral Thesis Conference” (Hybrid Mode), at ICFAI School of Social Sciences, ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad, 9th May.
80. (2024) “Impact of Digitalization on the Sustainable Development of Self-Help Group: Opportunities and Challenges”, “International Conference on Emerging Technologies, Business & Society” held on 4th & 5th December 2024 at RAMAIAH Institute of Management, Bengaluru.
81. (2024) “A Framework of Sustainable Livelihood for Self-Help Group in India”, “16th Doctoral Thesis Conference” (Hybrid Mode), at ICFAI School of Social Sciences, ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad, 9th May.
82. (2024)“Entrepreneurial Resilience in Smes is Fostered by Marketing Strategy Investigation of the Rural Sector Women”, “16th Doctoral Thesis Conference” (Hybrid Mode), at ICFAI School of Social Sciences, ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad, 9th May.
83. (2024) “An Analysis of the Socio-Economic Characteristics of the Disadvantaged Population: Financial Inclusion in Sambalpur District of Odisha”, National Seminar on “Responsible Business Practices”, Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University, 22nd-23rd March.
84. (2024) “Women Leading Change Through Mission Shakti’s Responsible Business Practices: A Study in Odisha”, National Seminar on “Responsible Business Practices”, Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University, 22nd-23rd March.
85. (2024) “Sustainable Livelihood and Indicators for Rural Development in India”, National Seminar on “Responsible Business Practices”, Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University, 22nd-23rd March.
86. (2024) “Financial Implications of MGNREGA: Examining Household Consumption Pattern”, National Seminar on “Responsible Business Practices”, Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University, 22nd-23rd March.
87. (2024) “Women Entrepreneurship and Poverty Alleviation Contributions Through Mission Shakti: An Analysis of Odisha, India”, International Conference, Global Progress, Local Actions: Aligning Business and Management Practices With SDG Agendas, Christ (Deemed To Be University), 19th-21st February.
88. (2024) “A Demographic Study of the Disadvantaged Population: Financial Inclusion in Sambalpur District Of Odisha”, International Conference on Sustainable Development & Management Practices, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, 09th-10thFebruary
89. (2024) “Development of a Sustainable Strategic Marketing Model for Mission Shakti – An Analysis of Odisha, India”, International Conference on Sustainable Development & Management Practices, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, 09th-10th February
90. (2024) “Ensuring Sustainability of Mission Shakti Through Effective Marketing Strategies: An Analysis in Odisha, India”, International Marketing Conference, 3rdInternational Marketing Conference (iMarC III), Indian Institute of Management Shillong,Meghalaya, 30th-31st January.
91. (2024) “Women Entrepreneurship and India’s Bid for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS): A Study of Angul and Khordha Districts of Odisha”, National Seminar, India’s G-20 Presidency, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and New Agenda’s for ‘Global South’ Countries in the 21st Century, Jaypee University Anoopshahr, Bulandshahr, (U.P.) India, 23rd-24th January.
92. (2023) “Financial Inclusion and Aspirational Districts: An Analysis of Odisha”, PAN IIM World Management Conference, IIM Sambalpur, 21st-23rd December
93. (2023) “A Study of the Socio-Economic Characteristics of the Disadvantaged Population: Financial Inclusion in Sambalpur District of Odisha”, PAN IIM World Management Conference, IIM Sambalpur, 21st-23rd December
94. (2023) “Bridging the Employability Skill Gap for Achieving SDG 8: A Study of Education and Training Programs Of Govt. ITIS in Odisha, India.”, PAN IIM World Management Conference, IIM Sambalpur, 21st-23rd December
95. (2023) “Livelihood Enhancement of Mission Shakti through Marketing and Customer Experience: A Study of Angul and Khordha Districts of Odisha”, PAN IIM World Management Conference, IIM Sambalpur, 21st-23rd December
96. (2023) “Analysis of Rural Women's Livelihood Management through Rural Marketing: A Study in Odisha, India”, International Conference, Innovative Practices For Sustainable Development-VISHLESHAN 2023, International Institute of Management Studies, IIMS Pune, 15th-16th December
97. (2023) “The Impact of Financial Inclusion on Human Development: A Study in Sambalpur District of Odisha” 3rdPritam Singh Memorial (Prism) Conference, Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida, India, 17th-18th-19thNovember.
98. (2023) “Financial Inclusion: A Gateway to Socio-Economic Development” 3rdPritam Singh Memorial (Prism) Conference, Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida, India, 17th-18th-19thNovember
99. (2023 “Mission Shakti as a Platform of Women-Led Development: A Study of Odisha, India”, International Seminar, The Significance of G20 Summit under the Presidency of India: Indian Economic Culturalism-SGSPIEC-2023, Department of Economics, A.N.D. College ShahpurPatory, Samastipur. L.N.Mithila University, Darbhanga, 13th-14th October.
100. (2023) “Women Entrepreneurship Issues, Challenges and Empowerment Through Mission Shakti”, International Conference, Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship-Building A Better India: Vision 2050, National Post Graduate College Lucknow, University of Lucknow, 5th-7th October.
101. (2023) “5T Initiative Marketing Strategy Implimented by mission Shakti Established under NRLM IN Angul and khordha districts of Odisha”, International Conference on ‘The Journey of Development in India: Reflections on Economic & Communication Scenario in75th year of Independence’, Central University of Odisha, Koraput, 28th -29th March.
102. (2023), “Bridging the Employability Skill Gap for achieving SDG8”, 5TH National Seminar on PEOPLE, PLANET AND PROFIT, A Journey towards Sustainable Development Goals, School of Commerce and Management, 28th-29th march.
103. (2022) “A Study on the Financial Inclusion from the Perspective of Demand and Supply Side”, International Conference on Business, IT and Enterprise Architecture (ICBIT), Management Development Institute, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, 16th-17th December.
104. (2022) “Role of 5T- Marketing Strategy Implemented By Mission Shakti Established Under NRLM in Angul District Of Odisha”, International Conference, On Business, IT and Enterprise, Architecture (ICBIT 2022), Management Development Institute, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, 16th-17th December.
105. (2022) “Financial Inclusion: Means for Socio-Economic Development”, National Conference on ‘Decision Making in Disruptive Era’, P.G. Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University, 2nd-3rd December.
106. (2022) “Paddy Procurement by SHG – Breaking the Glass Ceiling: A Study in Attabira Block”, National Conference on ‘Decision Making in Disruptive Era’, P.G. Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University, 2nd-3rd December.
107. (2022) “Sustainable Agriculture of Tribal Farmers: An Analysis in Southern Odisha”, National Conference on ‘Decision Making in Disruptive Era’, P.G. Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University, 2nd-3rd December.
108. (2020) “A Study on Perception of Tribal Farmers Towards Sustainable Agriculture in Odisha”, 13th Doctoral Conference, IBS Hyderabad, 8th-9th October.
109. (2020), “Bio-Pesticides and Bio-Fertilizers: An Eco- friendly Approach of Tribal Farmers of Odisha”, Business management and Social Innovation, Sambalpur University, 29th Feb-1st March.
110. (2020), “Societal Development Through Women Empowerment in Angul District”, Business management and Social Innovation, Sambalpur university, 29th Feb-1st March.
111. (2020), “A Study on Employee Perception Towards Training Practices at HINDALCO Industry Limited”, Sambalpur University, 29th Feb-1st March.
112. (2018). “Sambalpuri Handloom Weavers’ Livelihood: A Study in Western Odisha”, 6th PAN IIM World Management Conference, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, 13th – 15th December.
113. (2018). “Unstructured Data in Stock Prediction”, 6th PAN IIM World Management Conference, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, 13th – 15th December.
114. (2018). “Health Infrastructure in States of India”, National Conference on Healthcare Management: Current State and Future Trends, School of Management, NIT, Rourkela, 1st-2nd February.
115. (2017). “Sustainable Agriculture in Odisha: Development Strategy for Tribal Farmers”, First International Conference on Rural Management, Xavier University, Bhubaneswar, 23rd- 24th November.
116. (2017). “Implementation and Impact of SDGs in Rural Odisha”, First International Conference on Rural Management, Xavier University, Bhubaneswar, 23rd- 24th November.
117. (2017). “Inequality in States of India: An Analysis”, National Conference on Health, Public Policy and Human Development: A Way Forward to Address SDGs (HPPHD2017), NIT, Rourkela, March 30-31.
118. (2017).“Fourteenth Finance Commission and Odisha: Problems and Prospects”,49th Annual Conference of Orissa Economic Association, R.D. University, Bhubaneswar, February 11-12.
119. (2017). “Fourteenth Finance Commission Recommendations and Odisha: An Analysis”, Management Conclave 2017 on "Business, Innovation & Sustainability", NIT, Rourkela, January 7-8.
120. (2016). “Contemporary Inequality in the States of India: Cross-sectional and Panel Estimations”, 53rd Annual Conference of The Indian Econometric Society (TIES), NISER, Bhubaneswar, December 22-24.
121. (2016). “Vegetable Supply Chain: A Qualitative Study”, National Symposium on Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM-2016), Organized by Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University, 20th March 2016 (Joint Paper with R.K. Panigrahi& R.K. Mishra).
122. (2016). “Challenges and Solution in the Supply Chain of Indian Vegetable Market: A Review”, National Symposium on Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM-2016), Organized by Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University, 20th March 2016 (Joint Paper with B. Pujari).
123. (2016). “Contemporary Inequality in the States of India: Cross-sectional and Panel Estimations”, Third INDIALICS International Conference on Innovation and Sustainable Development, organized by Centre for Development Studies (CDS) Thiruvananthapuram& Research and Information Systems for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi, in Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram, 16th-18th March 2016.
124. (2016). “Inequality and Inclusive Growth of States of India: A Panel Data Analysis”, National Seminar on Planning, Inclusive Growth and Human Development, Organized by P.G. Department of Economics, GangadharMeher University, Sambalpur, 11th -12th March 2016.
125. (2016). “Challenges of Sambalpuri Handloom and Weavers’ Community: An Analysis with HRD”, International Conference on Inclusive Growth Through Innovative HR Practices and Alternative Finance, ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai, 20th February (with S.S. Pradhan)
126. (2016). “Effectiveness of Microfinance and SHGs in Increasing Standard of Living: A Study in Boudh District”, International Conference on Inclusive Growth Through Innovative HR Practices and Alternative Finance, ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai, 20th February (with R.K. Panigrahi).
127. (2015) ‘Contemporary Inequality in Major States of India: Cross-Sectional and Panel Estimations’,National Conference on "Business Strategies for Emerging India",Organised by the School of Management, NIT Rourkela, 9th-10th October.
128. (2015) ‘Role of Microfinance and SHGs in Increasing Standard of Living: A Study in Boudh District’, National Conference on "Business Strategies for Emerging India",Organised by the School of Management, NIT Rourkela, 9th-10th October(with R.K. Panigrahi).
129. (2015) ‘Striving to Ensure Harmony in HR Spawn and Productivity (Special Reference taken to Small and Medium-scale Firms of Cuttack)’, National Conference on "Business Strategies for Emerging India",Organised by the School of Management, NIT Rourkela, 9th-10th October(with S.S. Pradhan).
130. (2015) ‘Accessibility to bank: A study on Bargarh district comparing with Indian Status’, National Conference on "Business Strategies for Emerging India",Organised by the School of Management, NIT Rourkela, 9th-10th October(Bharati Pujari).
131. (2015) ‘Financial Inclusion and Regulation in India’, February 21-22, Organized by Centurion University of technology and Management, Bhubaneswar, 47th Annual Conference of Orissa Economic Association, Page no. 15, (Joint Paper with Lopamudra Mishra). ISSN No.: 0976-5409.
132. (2015) ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan DhanYojana: A Step towards Financial Inclusion in India’, National Seminar on Global Economic Order and Indian Industries, February 18-19, Organized by P.G. Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University (Joint Paper with Bharati Pujari).
133. (2014) ‘Political Economy of Government Revenues: An Analysis with Low Income States’, International Conference on Business Paradigms in Emerging Markets, School of Management, NIT, Rourkela & Springer, December 12-13.
134. (2014) ‘MGNREGA as Social Safety Net: Evidence from three districts of Western Odisha’, National Seminar on "Flagship Programmes: Impact, Problems & Challenges Ahead", Organised by National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad, November 19-21.
135. (2014) ‘Access to finance: An Analytical Study in Bargarh District’ National Seminar on Reviving Indian Economy: Issues and Challenges March 15-16, 2014, organized by P.G. Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University (Joint Paper with Bharati Pujari).
136. (2014) ‘Access to finance: An Analytical Study in Bargarh District’ National Seminar on Reviving Indian Economy: Issues and Challenges March 15-16, 2014, organized by P.G. Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University (Joint Paper with Bharati Pujari).
137. (2014) ‘Economic Upliftment of the Society through MGNREGS in Bolangir District of Odisha’ National Seminar on Reviving Indian Economy: Issues and Challenges March 15-16, 2014, organized by P.G. Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University (Joint Paper with Jaya Prakash Rath).
138. (2012), “Financial Inclusion and Regulation in India”, Presented in National Conference on Regulatory Aspects of Financial Inclusion, 23rd-24th August, Council for Social Development, Southern Regional Centre, Hyderabad.
139. (2012), “Social Safety Nets: A Study of MGNREGA in Three Districts of Western Odisha”, Presented in Seventh Annual International Conference on Public Policy and Management, 16th – 18th August, Centre for Public Policy, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.
140. (2012), “Government Revenues of Orissa: An Analysis”, Presented in the National Seminar on Orissa State Finances, 23rd and 24th March, P.G. Department of Economics, Sambalpur University.
141. (2012), “Debt Crisis & Inclusive Growth in India”, Presented in The National Seminar Organised at Ispat Autonomous College, Rourkela, 21st and 22nd January.
142. (2011), “Political Economy of Government Revenues: An Empirical Analysis of Orissa”, Presented in the P.G. Department of Economics, Sambalpur University, 25th and 26th March.
143. (2010), “Devolution to Orissa through the Thirteenth Finance Commission”, Presented in the P.G. Department of Economics, Sambalpur University, 21st and 22nd March.
144. (2009), “Agriculture in Sustaining Indian Economic Growth” presented in the Annual Conference of Indian Economic Associationorganized at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar during 27th to 29th December.
145. (2009), “Crisis upon Crisis”, presented in the National Seminar organized in the Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University, 30th April.
146. (2009), “Including Agriculture in Sustaining Economic Growth of India”, presented in the International Conference on Applied Economics and Time Series Econometrics (ICAETE) organized by IBS-Hyderabad in collaboration with IGIDR, Mumbai and The Indian Econometric Society, 17th& 18th April.
147. (2009), “Power Sector Regulatory Governance in India”, presented in the International Conference on Applied Economics and Time Series Econometrics (ICAETE) organized by IBS-Hyderabad in collaboration with IGIDR, Mumbai and The Indian Econometric Society, 17th& 18th April.
148. (2008), “Sustainable & Inclusive Growth in Emerging India”, presented in Seminar on Challenges of Reforms and Emerging Issues, Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd., Sambalpur, 31st May, published in Souvenir, Pp. 11-18.
149. (2008),“Convergence in Agriculture and Inclusive Growth: An Empirical Analysis of States of India”, presented in 44th Annual Conference of The Indian Econometric Society, Central University of Hyderabad, 3rd to 5th January.
150. (2007), “Sustaining Growth in India: Inclusive or Iniquitous?”, presented in the National Seminar on Competitive Effectiveness in an Interconnected World, Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University, 14th& 15th July, published in the Souvenir, Pp. 67-72.
151. (2006),“Shrimp Farming & the Environment: A Study in and around Chilika Lake”, presented in International Society of Ecological Economics Conference, held at India Habitat Center, New Delhi, during 15th to 18th Dec.
152. (2006),“Residential Demand for Water: An Analysis”, presented in International Society of Ecological Economics Conference, held at India Habitat Center, New Delhi, during 15th to 18th Dec.
153. (2003),“Cost and Benefit of Land Conversion from Paddy to Prawn in Orissa”presented in the Faculty Upgradation Program in Environmental Economicsorganised by IGIDR, Mumbai during 3rd to 28th February.
154. (2003),“Rice Paddy to Shrimp Pond in Orissa: Problems and Prospects” presented in the National Seminar on Agrarian Transformationorganised by P.G. Department of Economics, Sambalpur University during 21stand 22ndMarch.
155. (2002), “Power Sector Reforms in Orissa: Achievements and Prospects” presented in the IIIrd International Institute of Development Studies, Queensland conference held at NKC Centre for Development Studies, Bhubaneswar on 3rd to 6th January.
156. (2002), “Regional Growth in India: Convergence or Divergence?” presented in the IIIrd International Institute of Development Studies, Queensland conference held at NKC Centre for Development Studies, Bhubaneswar on 3rd to 6th January.
157. (2001), “Human Development in Orissa” presented in the National Seminar organised by RICOR and Department of Analytical & Applied Economics, Bhubaneswar on 15th December.
158. (1999), “Infrastructure Development: An Analysis of Jharsuguda District” presented in the U.G.C. sponsored National Seminarorganised by L.N. College, Jharsuguda during 11th& 12th December.
159. (1999), “Convergence of Sectoral Income in Orissa” presented in the National Seminar on Economic Transformation in Orissa during 19th and 20th March, held in the P.G. Department of Economics, Sambalpur University.
160. (1999), “Infrastructural Development in Orissa” presented in the National Seminar held in the Department of Analytical and Applied Economics, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar on 26th and 27th February.
161. (1998), “Convergence and Growth: An Analysis with South Asian and South-East Asian Countries”presented in the 1998 meetings of the Indian and South-East Asian Economic Society Conference held at Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi from 15th to 17th December.
162. (1998), “‘Convergence’ and ‘Catch-up’: An Empirical Analysis with Fourteen Major States of India” presented in the Center for Economics Studies & Planning, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi from October 8th to 10th December.
163. (1998), “Political Economy of Regional Imbalance of Major States of Indian” presented in the 30th Annual Regional Science Conference held in the Department of Analytical and Applied Economics, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 7th to 9thMay.
164. (1998), “Convergence: An Empirical Analysis with South Asian and South-East Asian Countries” presented in the 34th Annual Conference of the Indian Econometric Society held at Mangalore University, Mangalore from 27th to 30th March.
165. (1996), “The Concept of Boundary in Economics” presented in the National Workshop on New Institutional Economics, Sambalpur University from 12th to 14th May.

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