Prof. Chittaranjan Nayak

Designation: Professor

Department: Economics

Qualifications:

M.A.,M.Phil., &Ph.D. (Utkal University), Qualified in UGC (JRF) in the test held in December 1997.

Teaching Experience:

  • Professor, NEHU, Shillong India since March 2024
  • Professor, GGV, Bilaspur from November 2022 to March 2024
  • Associate Professor, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack from February 2022 to November 2022
  • Assistant Professor, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack from February 2010 to November 2022
  • PGT (Economics) at KVS, New Delhi from September 2002 to February 2010.

Area of Interest

Microeconomic Analysis, Mathematical Economics, Public Economics, Research Methodology, and Econometrics

Ph.D. Supervision

  1. Manaswini Panda (2023): The Socioeconomic Effects of Fiscal Consolidation in India: A State Level Study.
  2. Subasini Maharana (2021): Household Expenditures on Education in Odisha: A ComparativeStudy of Two Blocks.
  3. Chinmaya Ranjan Kumar (2021): Role of Rural Infrastructure in Agricultural Diversification in Odisha.
  4. Dr. Meena Som (2020): Addressing Newborn Mortality in Odisha: Performance Assessment of Special Newborn Care Units.
  5. Priyabrata Satpathy (2019): The Political Economy of Centre State Fiscal Transfers in India: A Case of Discretionary Transfers.

M.Phil. Supervision

  1. Prasant Pradhan (2012): Condition and Determinants of RuralHousing- A Case Study of Jatni Block in Khurda District
  2. Manasi Behera (2008): Does Public Investment Crowd-out Private Investment? Evidence from India.
  3. Jasoda Jena (2013): Petroleum Subsidy in India- An Impact Analysis.
  4. Biswashree Tanaya Priyadarsini (2016): Agricultural Productivity in India: Trends, Determinants and Implications.
  5. Prasanta Patri (2016): Socio-Economic Determinants of Sanitation in Rural Odisha: A Household Level Study.
  6. Monalisa Singh (2018): Performance Assessment of Municipal Corporations in Odisha.
  7. Souryabrata Mohapatra (2018): Climate Change Induced Migration in Marine Fishing Community in Odisha.
  8. Swarnaprava Rout (2020): Assessment of Public Health Expenditure Efficiency in India: An Inter-State Analysis.
  9. Sarbeswar Mallik (2023): Agrarian Distress in India: An Analysis.

PG/UG Projects:

MA Project Guided: 37, UG Project Guided: 39

Administrative and Academic Responsibilities:

  1. Member, Startup Policy Draft Committee, NEHU, Shillong 2024
  2. Member, Editorial Board, NEHU Annual Report 2023-24
  3. Member, NIRF Coordination Committee, GGV, Bilaspur 2023
  4. Deputy Chief Warden, Ravenshaw University during 2020-21
  5. Deputy Coordinator, UGC SAP (DRS-II), Department of Economics, Ravenshaw University,Cuttack
  6. Deputy Warden, Jagannath Chhatrabas, Ravenshaw University from 1-7-2017 to 30- 06-2019
  7. Joint Coordinator, MA Course in Rural Development, July 2010 to June 2015
  8. Secretary, Association of Ravenshaw Economics Alumni (AREA) since inception in April2012
  9. Faculty-in-Charge, PG Seminars, Dept. of Economics, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack,2012-13, June 2014-2016 & 01.01.2017- 30.6.2019
  10. Coordinator, Syllabus Revision Committee, Dept. of Economics, Ravenshaw University,Cuttack, 2012-13 and 2014-15
  11. Faculty-in-Charge, Seminar Library, Dept. of Economics, Ravenshaw University, Cuttackfrom 01.07.2010 to 30.06.2017

Academic Affiliations:

  1. Member, Indian Economic Association
  2. Member, Indian Society of Labour Economics
  3. Member, The Indian Econometric Society (TIES)
  4. Member, Odisha Economics Association (OEA)

Research Projects

  • Completed an ICSSR-sponsored collaborative research project entitled “Climate Shocks, Insurance Adoption and Farmers’ Welfare in Select Areas of Eastern India: Assessing the Impact of PMFBY on Farm Productivity” in March 2024. (Sanctioned amount Rs. 13 lakh)
  • Completed a minor research project on “Assessing Crop Diversification in Odisha: A Tale of Two Districts” in October 2022. (Seed money grant- Rs. 2lakhs) at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack
  • Completed a minor research project on “Crop Diversification in Odisha: An Empirical Assessment” in 2016 out of the UGC-DRS Support at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack

Publications

Books/Edited Books:

  1. Nayak, C.R. (2018). Social and Economic Infrastructure, SSDN Publisher, New Delhi, ISBN978-93-8117-689-4.
  2. Swain, M. & Nayak, C. R. (2018) (Eds). Agrarian Distress and Farmers’ Suicides in India, S. K. Book Agency, New Delhi, ISBN 978-93-8315-839-3. 

Publications in Refereed Journals

  1. Kumar, C. R.; Nayak, C. R., & Pradhan, A.K. (2024). Status and determinants of crop diversification: evidence from Indian States Letters in Spatial and Resource Sciences 17 (1), 1- 18.
  2. Kumar, C. R. & Nayak, C.R. (2021).Women Empowerment through Self-help Groups in Odisha: A Micro Evidence from Mayurbhanj district, Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 17 (2), 350-360. (Scopus)
  3. Som, M. & Nayak, C.R. (2021). Morbidity Profile of Newborns Admitted to SNCUs in Odisha, Orissa Economic Journal, 52(1):150-169. (UGC Care List I)
  4. Nayak, C. R. & Satpathy, P. (2021). Discretionary Transfers in Indian Federal Finance: A Panel Data Analysis, Indian Growth & Development Review, 14(1):35-49. (Scopus)
  5. Kumar, C.R.; Nayak, C. R. & Pradhan, A.K(2020). What Determines Crop Diversificationin the North-East Zone of India? Journal of Public Affairs, 20(4):1-10. (Scopus)
  6. Maharana, S., Nayak, C.R. & Behera, M. K. (2020). Household Expenditure on Educationin Odisha: An Analysis of NSSO Data, Journal of Economic & Social Development, 16 (1 & 2) (Peer reviewed).
  7. Nayak, C.R. (2019). Physical Infrastructure and Labour Productivity in Agriculture: A Study of Rural Odisha, International Review of Social Sciences and Humanities, 9(7):304-316 (UGC Care List I)
  8. Nayak, C.R., & Kumar, C.R. (2019). Crop diversification in Odisha: An Analysis based on Panel Data, Agricultural Economics Research Review, 32(1): 67-80. (ABDC-B)
  9. Nayak, C.R., & Kumar, C.R. (2018). Assessing crop-shift in agriculture of Odisha, Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 14(4): 641-649. (Scopus)
  10. Som, M., Nayak, C.R., Padhi B.K., Neetika, A. (2018). Patterns of Morbidity among Newborns Admitted in SNCUs of Odisha, India, International Journal of Health Science Research; 8(9):10-19. (Peer reviewed)
  11. Nayak, C.R., & Kumar, C.R. (2018). Seasonal Migration and Livelihood of Marginalised Communities- A Case Study in Boudh District of Odisha, Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 14(2): 316-323. (Scopus)
  12. Nayak, C.R. & Satpathy, P. (2018). Political Economy of Discretionary Transfers: A Dynamic Panel Data Analysis of Indian States, PRAGATI: Journal of Indian Economy, 5(1):1-17.
  13. Nayak, C.R. (2018). Food Subsidies in India: Trends, Causes, and Remedies, Kisan World, 45 (5):51-55.
  14. Nayak, C.R. (2018). Fertiliser Subsidy in India: Issues for Reforms, Research Journal of Social Science and Management, 7(11):293-98.
  15. Nayak, C.R. (2018). Does Public Investment Crowd-out Private Investment in India? Evidence from India, International Academic Journal of Applied Economics, 8(8): 33-56
  16. Priyadarsini, B.T. & Nayak, C.R. (2017). Determinants of Agricultural Productivity in India: An Econometric Analysis, MANTHAN: Journal of Commerce and Management. 4(2):41-53
  17. Nayak, C.R & Panda, M. (2017). Fiscal Consolidation and Economic Growth in India: A Cointegration Analysis, VISION: Journal of Indian Taxation, 4(2)
  18. Nayak, C.R. & Satapathy, P. (2017). Federal Finance in India: An Analysis of Discretionary Transfers. VISION: The Journal of Indian Taxation, 4(1):
  19. Nayak, C.R., Kumar, C.R. & Nayak, M. (2017). Gender Perspective of Rural Livelihood in a Backward Village of Coastal Odisha. Orissa Economic Journal. 48(1-2), 161-172
  20. Nayak, C. R. & Patri, P. (2017). Determinants of Sanitary Practices in Rural Odisha. PRAGATI: Journal of Indian Economy, 4(1):1-22
  21. Nayak, C. R. (2016). Gender Perspective of Rural Livelihood and Household Income: Case Study of a Village in Odisha, PRAGATI: Journal of Indian Economy, 3(2).
  22. Nayak. C. R. (2015). Crop Diversification and Land Productivity in Odisha: Role of rural infrastructure. PRAGATI: Journal of Indian Economy, 2(2)
  23. Nayak. C. R. & Kumar, C. R. (2015). Role of Rural Infrastructure in Crop Diversification: A District Level Analysis of Odisha’. Orissa Economic Journal,46(1-2)
  24. Jena, J & Nayak, C. R. (2014). Subsidies and Fiscal Deficit in Post-Reforms India. MANTHAN: Journal of Commerce and Management. 1(1):
  25. Nayak, C. R. (2014). Rural Infrastructure in Odisha: An Inter-District Analysis. PRAGATI: Journal of Indian Economy. 1(1):
  26. Nayak, C. R. & Jena, J (2014). Petroleum Subsidies and Macroeconomic Variables in India. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development. 15(3):145-154.
  27. Nayak, C. R. (2014). Rural Infrastructure and Cropping Intensity in Odisha. IOSR Journal of Economics and Finance. 2(6): 05-09.
  28. Nayak, C. R. (2008), Physical Infrastructure and Land Productivity: A District Level Analysis of Rural Orissa, Icfai Journal of Infrastructure, IUP, Hyderabad, 6(3): 7-21, ISSN. 0972-9194
  29. Sen, B. & Nayak, C. R. (2001), “Formal Education and Total Factor Productivity in Agriculture- A Case Study, Vision, 21(12): 47-54
  30. Sen, B. and Nayak, C. R. (1998-99), “Farmers’ Education and Agricultural Productivity”, Utkal Economic Papers, Vol. 11:36-47.

Publication in Conference Proceedings (Full Paper)

  1. Nayak, C. R. (2014). Linkages between Inflation and Other Macroeconomic Variables in India: A Preliminary Investigation. in Shinde, G N and P R Muthe (Ed). Inflationary Trend and Its Impact on Indian Economy, ISBN 978-81-922248-4-8, pp 2-12.
  2. Nayak, C.R. & Kumar, C.R. (2019). >What Determines Crop Diversification? Evidence from Odisha, The Indian Economic Journal, Conference Volume, 306-316. ISSN 00194662
  3. Nayak, C. R. (2019). >Political Economy of Non-Statutory Transfers in India with Special Reference to Poorer States, The Indian Economic Journal, Conference Volume, 84-92. ISSN 00194662.

Book Chapters

  1. Rout, S.P. & Nayak, C.R (2021).  Efficiency of Public Health Spending in Indian States: An Investigation Based on Data Envelopment Analysis, InSudhakar Patra et al. (Eds). Sustainable Development and Environment: Issues and Challenges Kunal Publications, New Delhi, pp. 204-221 ISBN: 978-93-91908-06-5,
  2. Nayak,C.R.&Kumar,C.R.(2019).CropDiversificationinOdisha:StatusandDeterminants,pp.115-131, In ManojKumarDas (Ed).Managementand Sustainability of Natural Resources,City Publication, Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-8911-727-1
  3. Nayak,C.R.&Kumar,C.R.(2019).Crop Diversificationin Odisha: Status and Determinants, In Manoj Kumar Das(Ed). Management and Sustainability of Natural Resources,City Publication, Delhi, ISBN978-93-8911-727-1,pp.115-131
  4. Nayak,C.R.&Kumar,C.R.(2018).Crop Diversificationin Odisha: An Empirical Assessment, In Mamata Swain and Chittaranjan Nayak (Eds). Agrarian Distress and Farmers’ Suicides in India, S.K.Book Agency, New Delhi, ISBN978-93-8315-839-3.

Resource Person/Session Chair/Keynote Speaker/Invited Lecture

  1. Delivered an Invited Lecture on the topic ‘Ex-Post Impact Evaluation: Methods and Challenges’ at the One-Week Research Methodology Workshop on “Social Sciences with Special Focus on Impact Evaluation of Public Welfare Programs” organized by ICSSR-NERC, Shillong on 31 May 2024.
  2. Delivered an Online Invited Lecture as a Resource Person on the topic "Indian Economy in the 21st Century: Some Recent Perspectives" in a National Seminar titled “Post Reform Indian Economy: Issues and Challenges” organised by Sailabala Women’s College, Cuttack on 03-02-2024
  3. Delivered Two Invited Lectures as a Resource Person on the topic “Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis” at UGC-HRDC of Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur (C.G.) on 09-12-2023 in the Capacity Building Programme for Young Social Scientists during 6th-17th December 2023.
  4. Delivered an Invited Lecture as a Resource Person on the topic “Current State of Indian Economy” on 17/08/2023 in the 11th GURU-DAKSHTA Faculty Induction Programme (FIP) organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) of Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (C.G.) from 24/07/2023 to 22/08/2023.
  5. Panelist in discussion on “Impact of Union Budget-2023” organised by ASBM University, Bhubaneswar on 04-02-2023.
  6. Delivered an Invited Lecture on “Partial Differentiation & applications” in the state- level workshop on Application of Quantitative Methods in Economics organized by RD Women’s University, Bhubaneswar on 17-02-2022.
  7. Delivered an Invited Lecture on the topic “Human Capital Formation and Economic Development” on 29 February 2020 at Dhamnangar College, Dhamnangar, Bhadrak.
  8. Panelist in a panel discussion on “Development and Sustainability” in the International Seminar on ‘Development, Environment, and Sustainability (ICDES2020) organised by PGDepartment of Economics, Berhampur University on 22 February 2020.
  9. Panelist in “Discussion on Odisha Budget 2020” at PG Department of A & A Economics, Utkal University organised by Orissa Economics Association on 19 February 2020.
  10. Delivered a lecture on “Organic Farming and Sustainability of Agriculture System: Imperatives and Practices in India” at the PG Department of Applied Geography on 15 February 2020.
  11. Delivered an Invited Talk on the ‘Slow Down of the Indian Economy’ at Pattamundai College, Pattamundai, Kendrapara in a State Level Seminar on 14 February 2020.
  12. Chaired a technical session on Health Issues in Odisha at the 52 Annual Conference of Orissa Economics Association at Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur from 8to 9 February 2020.
  13. Delivered an invited lecture on ‘Typical Exercises on Monopoly and Oligopoly’ in the Faculty Development Programme under WBOHEPEE on CBCS syllabus for Economics at UG levelfor one-week duration at Utkal University on 10-08-2019.
  14. Delivered an invited lecture on ‘Gandhian Economics: The Concept and Its Relevance’ at a PG Seminar in SB Women’s (Auto) College, Cuttack on 28-09-2018.
  15. Chaired a session in the Weekly Seminar of 'The Universe' on the topic ‘Tax Savings and Investment Planning’ organised by The Universe, Cuttack on 21-04-2017.
  16. Delivered an invited lecture on ‘Odisha Budget 2017’ in the Weekly Seminar of 'The Universe',Cuttack on 10-03-2017.
  17. Delivered an invited lecture on ‘Goods and Services Tax in India’ in the Weekly Seminar of the Department of Economics, Ravenshaw University on 30-08-2016.
  18. Delivered an invited lecture on the ‘BREXIT and Indian Economy’ Weekly Seminar of 'The Universe', Cuttack on 29-07-2016.
  19. Delivered an invited lecture on ‘Union Budget 2016-17’ in the Weekly Seminar of 'TheUniverse', Cuttack on 01-03-2016.
  20. Delivered an invited lecture on ‘Producer's Behaviour and Supply’ in the Five Days Capacity Building Workshop in Economics for PGT(Economics) organised by KVS- ZIET, Bhubaneswar on 09-09-2015.
  21. Delivered an invited lecture on ‘ANOVA’ in the 10-Day ICSSR Training Programme on Research Methodology (from 25 June to 2 July 2015) on 02-07-2015.
  22. Delivered a lecture on ‘Causalities among Macroeconomic Variables in India’ in Weekly Seminar of PG Dept. of Economics, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack on01-11-2014.
  23. Chaired a session on ‘Inflation in Indian Economy (Session Chair) UGC sponsored National Seminar on "Inflationary Trend and Its Impact on Indian Economy" at IG(Sr) College, CIDCO, Nanded, Maharashtra on10-10-2014.
  24. Delivered an invited lecture on ‘A Discussion on Our Budgets (Centre and State)’ in the Weekly Seminar of 'The Universe', Cuttack, on 18-07-2014.
  25. Delivered an invited lecture on ‘Budget 2013 (Union and State)- In the context of Odisha’ in the Weekly Seminar of 'The Universe', Cuttack, Odisha on 01-03-2013.

Paper presentation in National/ International Seminars

  1. Presented a paper entitled “Crop Diversification and Sustainable Agriculture in Odisha” in the National Seminar on Agriculture in India: Problems, Policies & Prospects at BJB College,Bhubaneswar held from 29 Feb to 1 March 2020.
  2. Presented a paper titled “Gandhian Economics and Sustainable Development: Some Reflections” at the International Conference on Development, Environment and Sustainability at Berhampur University, 22-23 February 2020.
  3. Presented a paper entitled “Performance of the Special Newborn Care Units in Odisha in addressing Morbidity and Mortality among Newborns” at the 52nd Annual Conference of Orissa Economics Association at Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur on 8-9th February 2020.
  4. Presented a paper entitled “What Determines Crop Diversification? Evidence from Odisha” at the 102nd Annual Conference of The Indian Economic Association held in Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh from 27 to 29 December 2019.
  5. Presented a paper entitled “Political Economy of Non-Statutory Transfers in India with Special Reference to Poorer States” at the 102nd Annual Conference of The Indian Economic Association held in Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh from 27 to 29 December 2019.
  6. Presented a paper entitled “Rice Productivity in the Eastern Indian States: Impact of Green Revolution” in a UGC-sponsored two-day National Seminar on ‘Green Revolution and Agricultural Sustainability in India: Issues and Challenges’ on 23-24 February 2019 at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack.
  7. Presented a paper entitled “Federal Finance in India: Issues Concerning Discretionary Transfers” in a one-day National Seminar on Federal Finance in India: Issues and Challenges on 25 March 2018 at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack.
  8. Presented a paper entitled “Crop Diversification and Agricultural Productivity in Odisha: Impact of Rural Infrastructure” at the 54th Annual Conference of TIES from 7th to 9th March 2018 at SMVD University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir.
  9. Presented a paper entitled “Rural Employment in India: An Assessment of Structural Transformation” at the Golden Jubilee Conference of Orissa Economics Association from 10 to 11 February 2018 in NCDS, Bhubaneswar.
  10. Presented a paper entitled “Impact of Explicit Subsidies on Fiscal Deficit in India: An Empirical Assessment” at the National Seminar at the behest of the 38th Conference of OrissaCommerce Association at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack on 4-5 February 2018.
  11. Presented a paper titled “Crop Diversification for Sustainable Agriculture: Evidence from Odisha” at UGC UGC-sponsored National Seminar on Sustainable Management of Natural Resources in Ravenshaw University, Cuttack on 25 November 2017 (Co-author: Chinmaya Ranjan Kumar).
  12. Presented a paper entitled “Assessing the Impact of Rural Infrastructure and Other Determinants in Crop Diversification and Its Status in Odisha” at the 1st International Conference on Rural Management organised at Xavier School of Rural Management (XSRM), Xavier University, Bhubaneswar during 23-24 November 2017.
  13. Presented a paper entitled “Gender Aspect of Rural Livelihood in a Backward Village of Coastal Odisha” in a two-day ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Gender Discrimination in Rural Labour Market in India organised by the Department of Economics, Ravenshaw University during 28-29 March 2017.
  14. Presented a paper entitled “Odisha Economy: Some Reflections” in UGC sponsored National Seminar on Odisha Economy: Problems and Prospects on 25 March 2017 organised by the Department of Economics, Ravenshaw University
  15. Presented a paper entitled “Constricting Space for Discretionary Fiscal Transfers: A Study Through the Prism of the Fourteenth Finance Commission” at the 49th Annual Conference of Orissa Economic Association at Ramadevi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar during 11- 12th February 2017.
  16. Presented an article entitled “Fiscal Consolidation and Central Grants: An Assessment of the 14th Finance Commission Recommendations” at the 49th Annual Conference of Orissa Economic Association at Ramadevi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar from 11 to 12th February 2017.
  17. Presented a paper titled “Gender Aspect of Rural Livelihood in Odisha: Case Study of a Village” at the 49th Annual Conference of Orissa Economic Association at Ramadevi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar from 11 to 12 February 2017.
  18. Presented a paper titled “Gender Perspective of Rural Livelihood and Household Income: Case Study of a Village in Bhadrak District of Odisha" at the 53 Annual Conference of TIES at Bhubaneswar, 22-24 December 2016.
  19. Presented a paper titled “Determinants of Agricultural Diversification: An Analysis” at the UGC-sponsored National Seminar on Climate Change: Effects on Sustainable Livelihood “in Mahapurush Hadidas Mahavidyalaya, Chhatia, Jajpur, Odisha during 27- 28 November 2016 (Co-author: Chinmaya Ranjan Kumar).
  20. Presented a paper titled “Rural Infrastructure, Land Productivity, and Crop Diversification in Odisha: An Assessment” at the 2nd International Conference on Applied Economics and Business from 28 to 29 July 2016 organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir in collaboration with The Indian Econometric Society (Co-author: Chinmaya Ranjan Kumar).
  21. Presented a paper entitled “Crop Diversification in Odisha: An Empirical Assessment” in UGC(DRS) sponsored National Seminar on Agrarian Distress in Odisha: Causes, Consequences, and Remedies organised by Department of Economics, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack on 20 March 2015.
  22. Presented a paper entitled “Role of Rural Infrastructure in Crop Diversification: A District Level Analysis of Odisha” at the 47th Conference of Orissa Economic Association at Centurian University, Bhubaneswar on 21-22, February 2015. Co-author: Chinmay Ranjan Kumar.
  23. Presented a paper entitled “Structural Transformation of Rural Employment in India: A Prelude” in a National Seminar on ‘India’s Approach to Rural Development in 21st Century’, 18-19 October 2014 at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack.
  24. Presented a paper titled ‘Oil for Thought: Crude Prices and Persistent Trade Deficit in India, presented in the ICSSR-sponsored National Seminar on “Remapping Development Paradigm in 21st Century”, November 14-16, 2013 at Ravenshaw University.
  25. Presented a paper ‘Rural Infrastructure and Cropping Intensity in Odisha’, presented in the Golden Jubilee Conference of The Indian Econometric Society (TIES) held at IGIDR, Mumbai on 9-11 December 2013.
  26. Presented a paper entitled ‘Physical Infrastructure and Labour Productivity in Agriculture: A Study of Rural Odisha’ at the 49th Annual Conference of The Indian Econometric Society (TIES) held at Patna University from 9-11 January 2013.
  27. Presented a paper entitled ‘Development-induced Displacement: An Analysis with Special Reference to Women in the Context of Kalinga Nagar’ in the ICSSR-sponsored National Workshop on Gender Perspective in Displacement, Resettlement and Rehabilitation organised by the Department of Economics, Ravenshaw University on 17 November 2012.
  28. Presented a paper entitled ‘Rural Infrastructure in Orissa: An Inter-District Analysis’ at the 48th Annual Conference of the Indian Econometric Society (TIES) held at Pondicherry University from 1 to 3 March 2012.
  29. Presented a paper entitled “Global Economic Crisis- Implications for India” with Bidyadhar Majhi in a UGC-sponsored national conference held at IG Women’s College, Cuttack, 8-9 October 2010.
  30. Presented a paper entitled “Physical Infrastructure and Labour Productivity- Evidence from Rural Orissa” in a National Seminar on ‘Emerging Trends in Rural Economy: Post- Globalisation Dimensions’ held at Kakatiya University, Warangal in November 2007.

Consultancy

Report entitled “Socio-Economic Impact of UDID (Unique ID for Persons with Disability): An Impact Assessment” submitted to The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, Theme: Inclusive Bharat: A Study of Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas Sub-theme: UDID (UNIQUE ID FOR Persons with Disability). Report submitted in April 2022 through Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur. Chhattisgarh.

TV/AIR Discussions:

  1. Participated as a panelist in a live discussion on the Interim Union Budget 2024-25 on 01- 02-2024 on Zee TV.
  2. Contributed a writeup on “Status of Higher Education in Odisha” for Aajira Prasanga (Odia) to AIR, Cuttack in 2010.

Conferences/Seminars/Workshops Organised

  1. Convenor of the ICSSR-sponsored One-Day National Workshop on ‘Climate Shocks, Insurance Adoption and Farmers’ Welfare in Select Areas of Eastern India: Assessing the Impact of PMFBY on Farm Productivity’ at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University) Bilaspur (C. G.) on 19th February 2024.
  2. Organising Secretary of the One-Day National Seminar on ‘Public Finance Data for Policy Research’ at the Department of Economics, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University) Bilaspur (C. G.) in Collaboration with Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability (CBGA), New Delhi on 22nd September, 2023.
  3. Organising Secretary of the National Seminar on “Federal Finance in India: Issues and Challenges”, 25 March 2018 at Ravenshaw University.
  4. Organising Secretary of the UGC-sponsored National Seminar on “Agrarian Distress in Odisha: Causes, Consequences and Remedies”, 20 March 2015 at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack

Software Proficiency: SPSS, STATA, EVIEWS

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