Curriculum Vitae

Dr. NIHAR RANJAN MISHRA Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences NIT Rourkela Mobile No-91-9437462037 E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Areas of Interest:

 Tribal Development ,Ecology and Natural Resources Management, Displacement and Rehabilitation Issues, Ecotourism, Caste, Class and Indian Agriculture

Academic Profile:

Sl. Course / Subject Class / Grade University / Board Year of No. Degree Passing 1. Secondary Math, Science, English 1st (78%) BSE, Orissa 1995 2. Higher Soc,Psy,Eco,Log 1st (78%) CHSE, Orissa 1997 Secondary 3. B.A. Sociology (H) 1st (63%) Ravenshaw College, Cuttack 2000 Psychology (P) (Autonomous), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Orissa. 4. M.A. Anthropology 1st class 1st University of Hyderabad 2002 (69%) 5. M.phil Anthropology 1st class 1st University of Hyderabad 2003 (64%) 6. Ph.D. Anthropology Awarded University of Hyderabad 2008, March

Papers Published in Referred National/International Journals:

Majhi, J and Mishra, N, (2004), Health Problems and Health Care: Study among the Kondh women in Rayagada district, Orissa, Vision, Vol. XXIII, No-3-4, Pp.78-85. Mishra, N and Majhi, J, (2004), Health, Etiology and Healing: A Study among the Tribals of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Vanyajati, Vol. XLXII, No-3, July, Pp.14-20 Mishra, N, (2005), Eco-feminism: A Global Concern, Social Welfare, June, Pp. 3-8. Mishra, N, (2005), Technological Changes in Orissan Agriculture, Vision, Vol. XXV, No- 1-2, Pp. 34-45. Mishra, N, (2005), Farmers Festivals: A Case from Eastern Orissa, Journal of Indian Anthropological Society, Vol-40, No-2, Pp. 75-85. Misra, K.K.and Mishra, N, (2005), Agricultural Modernization and Agrarian Relations: A case of Jajmani Relation in Rural Orissa, Human Kind, Vol-1, Pp, 147-165. Mishra, N, (2006), New Agro Technology and Traditional Family and Rural Power Structure: A Case from Costal Orissa, Man and Life, Vol.31, Issue 1 & 2, Pp.107- 122.

1 Mishra, R and Mishra, N, (2006), Health and Health Seeking Behaviour: A Study on Malaria in the Tribal Region of Orissa, Journal of Indian Anthropological Society, Vol-41, Pp. 163-175. Misra, K.K and Mishra, N, (2006), Changing Agricultural Technology and Its impact on Agro-Based Rituals and Folk Songs in Rural Orissa, Indian Anthropologist, Vol. 36, No-1&2, Pp. 73-100. Mishra, N, (2007), Participatory Natural Resource Management in the Scheduled Areas of Orissa: Some Reflection in the Context of PESA Act, The Oriental Anthropologist, 7(2), Pp. 273-295. Mishra, N, (2008), New Agro-Technology and Their Impact on Rural Institutions in Orissa, Social Change, Vol. 38, No-3, Pp. 411-433. https://doi.org/10.1177/004908570803800302 Mishra, N, (2008), The Myth of Collective Action: A Case of Irrigation Management in Tribal Orissa, Man in , Vol. 88, No-4, Pp. 635-651. Mishra, N, (2009), Local Knowledge and Traditional System of Water Management: A Case Study in Tribal Orissa, The Eastern Anthropologist, Vol-62, Number-2, Pp 225-240 S, Mishra & N. Mishra, (2010), Vulnerability and Adaptation Analysis in Flood Affected Areas of Orissa, Social Change (by Sage), Vol: 40, Number-2. https://doi.org/10.1177/004908571004000205 Mishra, N, (2012), Social Exclusion and Marginal Communities: A Case of Pani Panchayat in Southern Orissa, Adivasi. Mishra, N. (2013) Self Governance and Marginal Communities: Some Reflection on Participatory Irrigation Management in Coastal India, IPCSIT, Vol: 23,Pp. 187- 191. Suman Devi & Mishra, N. R, (2013), Watershed management and Dry Land Agiculture: A Case Study from Western , The Oriental Anthropologist, Vol-13, No-2, Pp.351-366 Das, N., & Mishra, N, (2013) “Meeting the Consequences of Mining Induced Displacement: A Case Study of Ib Valley Coalfield”, International Research Journal of Humanities & Environmental Issues, Volume No.2. Parida, J. & Mishra, N.(2014), Indigenous knowledge in Disaster Management: Some Reflections on Fishing Communities of Coastal Odisha. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2 (2), 103-105. Suman Devi & Nihar Ranjan Mishra, (2014), Tribal Women participation in watershed Development Programme, A Case Study from , Adivasi, Vol-53, No-1&2, Pp. 35-47. Parida, J. & Mishra, N. (2014), Political Reservation and Women Representation: Does this Make Women Really Empowered, International Journal of human Rights, Vol: 1(1), Pp. 259-264. Devi, S. & Mishra, N.R. (2014). Community Participation in Watershed Management: Some Issues and Challenges, International Journal of Advances in Management, Technology & Engineering Sciences, 2 (11), ISSN: 2249-7455, 96-99.

Das, N & Mishra, N.R, (2015), Assessing Impact of Coal Mining on Diversified Sources of Rural Livelihoods: A Case Study in the IB Valley coalfield Area of Western Odisha, India, International Research Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4(6), Pp.83- 88. Devi, S & Mishra, N. R (2015), Promoting Sustainable Agriculture through Watershed Development Programme: Empirical Evidences from Western Odisha, Journal of Development and Management Studies, Vol. 13, No.3.

2 Das, N., & Mishra N., (2015),“The by-product of Development”. Down To Earth Blog. http://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/the-by-product-of-development-51976, December 3. Devi, S & Mishra, N R (2016) Conflict over Natural resources: A Study A Study on Jharbadhali Micro Watershed in Odisha, Conflict Study Quarterly, Vol. 14. Kumar,D & Mishra, N.R. (2016), Traditional Technology and Cultural Adaptation to mountain Ecosystem: A Case Study of an Himalayan Village, Journal of Oriental Anthropologist,Vol 16 (1). Sahoo, D & Mishra, N, (2016), Development-Induced Displacement and Gender Injustice: Some Critical Reflections, Journal of Politics & Governance, Vol. 5 No. 4, Pp. 19-29 Kumar, D & Mishra, N, (2017), Observing Developmental Intervention in Mineral-rich Adivasi Subsistence Economy: An Ethnographic Account from West Singhbhum (Jharkhand), Contemporary Voice of Dalit, 9(1) 73–86.

Niharranjan Mishra and Nabanita Das, (2017) Coal Mining and Local Environment: A Study in of India,Journal Air, Soil and Water Research,Vol 10:1- 12. Niharranjan Mishra, (2017), Rise of Tourism in Odisha: A Critical Analysis, Man In India, 97 (9) : 267-284. Dinabandhu Sahoo and Niharranjan Mishra (2017), Neoliberal Development, Displacement and Resistance Movement: The Case of Kalinga Nagar Industrial Complex, Odisha, India, 97(11):245-266

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings/Editorial books:

Rath, S, Mishra, N and Majhi, J, (2006),Empowering Women through Self Help Groups: A Micro Level Study in Bolangir district, Orissa in D.Chennappa’s editorial book “Self Employment and Government Policy: Future Challenges, Published by Amuly Publication, New Delhi Mishra, N,(2006), Agro-Based Religion: A Case Study in Coastal Orissa, in “Sociological Perspectives on Globalization”, edit by Ajaya Kumar Sahoo, Kalpaz Publication, New Delhi, Pp. 159-174. Sharma B. V, N. Mishra & J.Majhi, (2007), Coping with illness Strategies and decision-making process: A study among the tribals of Andhra Pradesh, in the book “Tribal Health in India: perspectives and challenges”, Ed byProf. S.Naidu, Pondichery University Publication, Pondichery, Pp. 126- 138. Siva Prasad, R and Mishra, N, (2007), Traditional Wisdoms in Resource Management: A Study on Saura in Southern Orissa, in Traditional Knowledge in Contemporary Societies: Challenges and Opportunities, edit by Prof. K.K.Misra, Indira Gandhi Jatity Manava Sangrahalaya, Bhopal and Prativa Prakasan, New Delhi, Pp.208-222. Malik, A and Mishra, N, (2008), Socio-economic Consequences of HIV/AIDS: A Case Study in Orissa, in HIV/AIDS and Sustainable Livelihoods: Emerging Issues, edit by Prof S.K.Bhanj and Prof. Chinadurai, NIRD, Hyderabad. Mishra, N, (2009) Is Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM) the solution to empower the rural poor?, in Interfacing Poverty, Livelihood and Climate Change in water Resources Development: Lessons in South Asia, edited by Prof. Deepak Bhattarai, Nepal Engineering College, Kathmandu.

3 Suman Devi & Mishra, N. R, (2014), Community Participation in Common Property Resource Management, Environment in Natural Resources and Indian Economy, edited by Amarendra Das and Padmaja Mishra, NIC, New Delhi Publication. Mishra, N & Sahoo, D. (2015), Development, Displacement and Gender: Some Critical Reflection in Gender Dimensions of Displacment and Resettlement edited by Mamata Swain, Lipishree Das and Manoj Kumar Das, SSDN Publisher, New Delhi. Parida, J. & Mishra. N. (2015) Environmental Impacts of Disasters: Can the loss of Natural Capital be substantially reduced?, In. M. K. Slariya (ed.), Development, ecology and climate change: Issues and Challenges (pp.184- 192). Germany: Scholars’ Press. Devi, S. & Mishra, N.R. (2015). Watershed Development Programmes and E- Governance: A Case Study from Western Odisha, in Kumar, D. & Dr. N. Panchanatham (Eds.) in E-Governance - Current Scenario, Archers & Elevators Publishing House, Bangalore, India, ISBN: 978-93-85640-12-5. Das, N., & Mishra, N., (2016)“ Changing Socio-economic & Livelihood Pattern of Indigenous Communities after Mining: A Case Study in the IB Valley Coalfield of Odisha” in On Sustainable Development: Praxis and Perspectives Edited by G.Gregory and Dipali G. Danda, INCAA,Kolkata. Devi, S. & Mishra, N.R. (2016). Common Pool Resources and Rural Livelihoods: A Case Study of Watershed Development Programme in Western Odisha, in On Sustainable Development: Praxis and Perspectives, edited by G.Gregory and Dipali G. Danda, INCAA,Kolkata. Mishra, N & Mohanty, S, (2016), Development Programmes and Tribal Livelihoods: A Case of MGNREGA in Western Odisha in Flagship Programmes: Impact, Problems & Challenges Ahead, edited by Kumaran, K.P, NIRD, Hyderabad.

Books Published:

Nihar Ranjan Mishra and K K Misra (eds) Displacement and Rehabilitation: Solutions for the Future, Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi and IGRMS, Bhopal, 2012.

Report Published:

 Consultation on Intervention of CPF in Orissa, Published by Centre for People’s Forestry, Hyderabad, 2007.  Multi-stakeholders Workshop on restoring Balance between Livestock-based Livelihood and Natural Resources, Published by Centre for People’s Forestry, Hyderabad, 2007.  Tool on Participatory Forest Management, Centre for People’s Forestry, Hyderabad, 2008.

Monograph published:

 Conflict and Conflict Management, Stakeholders and Rural Development, NIRD, Hyderabad and University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, 2011.  Farmers Organisation, Stakeholders and Rural Development, NIRD, Hyderabad and University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, 2011.

4  Gender and environment, Environmental Anthropology, IGNOU, New Delhi,2012.  Indigenous Knowledge and Natural Resource, Anthropology of Indigenous People, IGNOU, New Delhi, 2015.  Tribe and Caste continuum in India, Anthropology of Indigenous People, IGNOU, New Delhi, 2015.

Presented Papers in Seminars:

Rath, S, Mishra, N and Majhi, J, Empowering Women through Self Help Groups: A Micro Level Study in Bolangir district, Orissa, presented paper in National Seminar, Organized by Department of Commerce, Nizam College (O.U), in collaboration with Women Empowerment and Self Employment and Employment Generation Mission, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad on 20-21 August-2004. Mishra, N, Coping with illness Strategies and decision-making process: A study among the tribals of Andhra Pradesh, presented paper in National Seminar, Organized by Department of Anthropology, University of Pondicherry, in collaboration with U.G.C and I.C.M.R., Pondicherry on 14-15 March-2005. Mishra, N, Indigenous Culture and Traditional System of Water Management: A Study in Southern Orissa, presented paper in National Seminar, Organized by Department of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, in collaboration with Indira Gandhi Rastriya Manav Sangrahaya, Bhopal on 27-28 February-2006. Mishra, N, Participatory Natural Resource Management in the Scheduled Areas of Orissa: Some Reflection in the Context of PESA Act, presented paper in National Seminar, Organized by Department of sociology, University of Jammu, Jammu on 24-26 February-2006. Mishra, N, Indigenous Culture and Traditional System of Water Management, presented paper in the National Seminar Organized by Department of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad on 17-18 February, 2006. Mishra, N, The Myth of Collection Action: A Case of Irrigation Management in Orissa, presented paper in the NIRD Foundation Day Seminar, Organized by Centre for Equity and Social Development (CESD), National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, November 11-12, 2006. Mishra, N, Socio-economic Consequences of HIV/AIDS: A Case Study in Orissa, presented paper in national Seminar on HIV/AIDS: Socio-Economic Issues, Organized by National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, December 28-30, 2006. Mishra, N, Micro-Enterprise Friendly Forest Governance: Some Reflection from Central India, presented paper in national Consultation on Forest Management in India: Emerging Issues, Organized by RCDC & Chatisgarh MFP Federation, at Raipur, August 22-23, 2007. Mishra, N, Collective Action and Natural Resource Management in Southern Orissa, presented paper in the International Seminar, Organized by Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, December 16-19,2007. Mishra, N, Can Participatory Irrigation Management Alleviate Poverty among Tribal in Orissa, presented paper in the International Conference, Organized by Department of Social System, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and Chronic Poverty Research Centre, New Delhi during 1st to 3rd October, 2008. Mishra, N, Traditional Wisdom and Changing Pattern of Water Management: A Case in Tribal India, presented paper in the International Conference on Water Resources Policy in South Asia, Colombo, Srilanka during 17th to 20th December, 2008.

5 Mishra, S. & Mishra, N, Adaptation to Natural Calamities: Coping with floods in Orissa, presented paper in the Development Convention on The Road Map for Optimal Inclusive Growth, Organised by CSD, Hyderabad during 5th to 6th March, 2009. Mishra, N, Technological Change in Agriculture and Inter-Jati Relations: A Reflection from Rural Orissa, presented paper in the National Conference on Agrarian Relation, Organised by MPISSR, Ujaini, during 16th to 18th March, 2009. Mishra, N, Is Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM) the solution to empower the rural poor?, presented paper in the International Conference on Interfacing Poverty, Livelihood and Climate Change in water Resources Development: Lessons in South Asia, International Conference on Interfacing Poverty, Livelihood and Climate Change in water Resources Development: Lessons in South Asia Nepal during 4th to 6th May, 2009. Mishra, N, Social Exclusion and Marginal Communities: Some Reflections on Participatory Irrigation Management in Coastal India, presented paper in the National Conference on Community, Institutions and Participation in Natural Resource Governance, organised by Department of Sociology, University of Hyderabad, 3-4th March, 2011, Mishra, N, Self Governance and Marginal Communities: Some Reflection on Participatory Irrigation Management in Coastal India, presented paper in International Conference on Humanities, Society and Culture (ICHSC 2011) at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 4-6 Nov, 2011 Das, N. & N. R. Mishra, Mining and Tribal Livelihoods: Some Reflections from MCL Odisha at National seminar on Indian Tribes: Contemporary Issues organised by Department of Anthropology, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag, Jharkhand, during 16th -17th November, 2011. Suman Devi and N.R Mishra, Community Participation and Natural Resource management: Some Reflections from India at XXXVII All -India Sociological Conference, organised by Department of Sociology, JNU, New Delhi, during December 11-13, 2011. Mishra, N, Traditional Wisdom and Resource management: Some reflection from India, presented paper at CASA, 2012, Inaugural conference on Anthropology and sustainability in Asia, Organised by PRESDA Foundation at Bangkok, Thailand during 15-17, December, 2012. Mishra, N. Governing the Commons: Some Reflection on Participatory Irrigation Management in Odisha, at National Seminar on livelihood in the arena of globalization: problems and prospects organised by Department of Sociology, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur, from March 16-17, 2012 Mishra, N. & Soumya Mohanty, MGNREGS and Tribal Livelihoods: A Case Study from Western Odisha at National Seminar on Issues and Challenges in Tribal Areas, organized by the Department of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad during March 29-30, 2012. Dhananjay K. & N. R. Mishra, New-Agro Technology and Traditional Agricultural Knowledge: Some Reflection from Tribal India at National Seminar on Indian Tribes: Contemporary Issues, Organised by Department of Anthropology, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag, Jharkhand, during November 16-17, 2011. Dhananjay K. & N. R. Mishra, New Agro-technology and its impact on Rural Women in India at All India Sociological Conference, Organised by Centre for the Study of Social Systems School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, during December 10-13,2012.

6 Dhananjay K. & N. R. Mishra, Traditional Knowledge System, Livelihood and Empowerment Some Reflection from Tribal India at National Seminar on Issues and Challenges in Tribal Areas organized by Department of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad, during March 29-30, 2012. Suman Devi and N.R Mishra, Watershed Development Programmes and its impact on Livelihoods: some selected Cases from India at National Seminar on Livelihood in the Arena of Globalization: Problems and Prospects, Organised by Department of Sociology, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur, during March 16-17, 2012. Das, N. & N. R. Mishra, The Social Cost of Mining: Some Reflections from the IB Valley Coalfield of Odisha, at National Seminar on Livelihood in the Arena of Globalisation: Problems and Prospects, organised by Department of Sociology, Sambalpur University, during 16th – 17th, March, 2012. Mishra, N, Technological Change in Agriculture and Agrarian Relations: A Case Study from coastal Odisha, paper presented in National Seminar on Agrarian Circes in India: the Way Out, Organised by NIRD, Hyderabad, 5-7, 2012. Mishra, N, Development, Displacement and Gender: Some Critical Reflection, presented paper in National Workshop on Gender Perspective in Displacement, Resettlement and Rehabilitation, Organised by Department of Economics, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, 17th November,2012. Mishra, N, Health and Health Seeking Behaviour: A Socio Economic Analysis of Malaria in Tribal Odisha, paper presented in National Seminar on Health Cultures and Tribal Communities: Emerging Research Agenda and Policy Shifts, organized by the Department of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad during January2- 3, 2013. Mishra, N, & Dinabandhu Sahoo, Standing at the Cross Road: Resettlement, Rehabilitation and the Question of Justice, presented paper in National Seminar on Frontiers of Development Practices in India: Reconfiguring the Development of Underdevelopment, Organised by Department of Sociology, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, 13-14 April 2013. Mishra, N, Institutionalizing Community participation and Sustainable Irrigation Management: A Case Study from India, presented in the World Sociology Congress, Organised by International Sociological Association held in Yokohoma, Japan,13-14 July, 2014. Mishra, N, Development Programmes and Tribal Livelihoods: A Case of MGNREGA in Western Odisha, National Seminar on "Flagship Programmes: Impact, Problems & Challenges Ahead” NIRD, Hyderabad, November 19-21, 2014.

Participated in Workshops/Consultations:  Participated in the National Workshop on “Forum for Policy dialogue on water Conflicts in India”. Organized by W.W.F. and ICRISAT at ICRISAT, Hyderabad on 21-22 March- 2005.  Participated in the National Workshop on “Capacity Building of Stakeholders on Participatory Project Management”, Organized by Center for Equity and Social Development (CESD), National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, July, 27-28, 2005.  Participated in the National Workshop on “implementation of Hariyali Guidelines”. Organized by Center for Water and Land Management (CWLM), National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, Aug, 16-18, 2005.  Participated in the National Workshop on “Issues in NTFP policies affecting trade in states of Maharastra, Chatisgarh, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu,

7 Karnataka and Kerala”. Organized by RCDC Centre for Forestry and Governance, Bhubaneswar at Hyderabad, March, 1-2, 2007.  Participated in the National Workshop on “Panchayatraj Issues”. Organized by Centre for World Solidarity (CWS) at National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, March, 28-30, 2007.  Participated in the National Consultation on “Scheduled Tribe and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Right) Act (for suggestion to the rule making process)”. Organized by Centre for Peoples’ Forestry, Secunderabad, March 31st 2007.  Participated in the Regional Consultation on “Local Variation to be provided for in rules of Scheduled Tribe and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers”. Organized by National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, April, 2-3, 2007.  Participated in the National Workshop on “Multi Stakeholders Consultation for Defining Micro Enterprise Friendly Forest Governance”. Organized by FGLG India and Andhra Pradesh at Hyderabad on 3rd and 4th May, 2007.  Participated in the National Workshop on “Multi Stakeholders Workshop on Restoring Balance between Livestock-Based Livelihood and Natural Resource”. Organized by Forest Department and other line department, Government of Andhra Pradesh along with Centre for Peoples’ Forestry, Secunderabad on19th and 20th July, 2007.

Professional Training Programmes Attended:

 Participated in a Training Programme on “Participatory Tools and Techniques for Rural Research”, Organised by Center for Research and Training Division (RTD), National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, Apr, 4-9,2005.  Participated in a Training Programme on “Capacity Building of Community Based Organizations for Participatory Development”, Organised by Center for Economic and Social Development (CESD), National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, Aug, 8-13,2005.  Participated in a Training Programme on “Management of Common Property Resources in Schedule V Areas”, Organized by Center for Water and Land Management (CWLM), National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, November, 14-19, 2005.  Participated in a Training Programme on “ Irrigation Management and Environmental Issues”, Organized by Center for Water and Land Management (CWLM), National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, February 27-4 March, 2006.  Participated in a Training Programme on “Research Methodology for Rural Development Professionals”, Organized by Center for Human Resource Development (CHRD), National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, June 19-28, 2006.  Participated in a Training Programme on “Forest Governance: Approaches, Strategies and Livelihoods”, Organized by Center for Water and Land Management (CWLM), National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, June 26-July 01, 2006.  Participated in a Training Programme on “Anthropac”, Organized by Department of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, August 31st-July 2nd, 2006.

8  Participated in a Training Programme on “Inter Personal Communication and Team Building”, Organized by Centre for People’s Forestry, Hyderabad, May1st - 7th, 2006.  Participated in a short-term course on Work Culture, Interpersonal Skills and Career Growth, organised by Department of Humanities and Social sciences, NIT Rourkela, June 20th – 24th 2011.

Participated in Orientation Programme:

 Participated in a UGC sponsored 3 weeks orientation programme organised by University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, 01-22 July, 2010.  Participated in a ICSSR, New Delhi sponsored 2 weeks capacity Building programme organised by National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Rourkela during 12-25january,2014. 2010.

Experiences as a Trainee:  Worked as a resource person for various training on Rural Development and ICSSR sponsored Research Methodology Course, organised by CSD, Hyderabad, NIRD, Hyderabad, NGOs in Andhra Pradesh, NIT Rourkela, and Orissa, Department of Water Resource, Govt. of Odisha, Environmental Pollution Board, govt. of Odisha.

Conference/ seminars/ workshop organised:

 Development Convention on the Road Map for Optimal Inclusive Growth, CSD, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, February, 25th & 26th, 2008. (Member Organising Committee).  International Conference on Displacement and Rehabilitation: Solutions for the Future, 13-14 November 2010, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Orissa (Convenor)  ICSSR New Delhi sponsored 10 Days Research Methodology Course, organised by NIT Rourkeal, Odisha, February 2-12,2014. (Co-Convenor)  Primary Census Abstract “Data Dissemination Workshop, jointly organised by Directorate of Census Operations, Odisha, Government of India, Bhubaneswar and Department of Humanities and Social Sciences of National Institute of the Technology during 21st January, 2015 (Convenor).  One day Training program on “Budget and its process in Odisha” organized jointly by OBAC, CYSD, Bhubaneswar and Department of Humanities and Social Sciences of NIT Rourkela on 15th September, 2015 (Convenor).  Capacity Building Workshop for Faculty Members of Management and Social Sciences (CBWFMSS-2016), NIT Rourkela, 17th February to 29th February, 2016, ( Co-Director)  National Conference on Development, Dispossession and Resistance, 14-15 November, 2016 at NIT Rourkela.  Training Programme on Project Management for Development Professionals and Researchers, During 27th January to 29th January, 2017

9 Details of the Projects: Completed:

S.No Title of Project Sponsoring Project Duration Total Role Agency Budget (Rs. In Lakhs) From From

1 Non-Timber Forest Ministry Of Tribal April,2017 March,2018 973600.00 PI Products Management Affairs, GOI, and women New Delhi Empowerment: A study on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Odisha

2 Coal Mining, Planning March,2014 Oct, 2104 7.00 PI Displacement and Rural Commission Livelihoods: A Study in IB valley of Odisha

3 Ecotourism and Indian Council of 26th 25th March,2013 4.81 Project sustainable Rural Social March,2012 Director Livelihoods: A Science Research, Prospective Look in New Delhi Western Odisha

4 Community Indian Council of Feb,2009 Feb,2010 2.5 Project Participation in Social Director Managing Irrigation: Science Research, A Comparative Study New Delhi of Tribal and Non-tribal Water Users’ Association in Orissa

5 Mid Day Meal Directorate of Feb,2009 July, 2009 4. 5 PI Programme in Programme Meghalaya Implementation and Evaluation, Govt. of Meghalaya

6 Rural Telephony Planning Jan,2009 Sep,2009 38 Co-PI Communication, Govt. of India

7 Watershed Ministry of Rural Jan,2005 June,2006 12 Co- Development and Development, Investigator Sustainable Livelihoods GOI, New Delhi in India

10 8 Social Audit of VSSs in Department of March,2007 Aug,2007 1.5 Co- APCFM areas Forest, Govt. of Investigator AP.

9 Feasibility Study on Ministry of HRD, 1/2 Principal Voluntary Government of 1st Nov, 2008 30th Nov,2008 Investigator Organizations in India Andhra Pradesh for Implementation of Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS)

10 Socio-Economic Oxfam Novib, Oct,2007 Jan,2008 1.5 Principal Consequences of Nedarland Investigator PLHAS: A Study in Andhra Pradesh

11 Socio-Economic Survey Oxfam Novib, June,2007 Dec,2007 02 Co- of Chenchues in Nedarland Investigator Srisailam Tiger Reserve Areas

Experience as Supervisor:

Si.No. Level Name of the Student Title of the project Year of Status Registration 1 M.A. Soumya Mohanty NREGS and Tribal Livelihoods: A 2012 Completed Case Study from Western Odisha 2 M.A. Vijay Oraon Changing Patterns of Tribal 2012 Completed

Livelihoods:

A Case Study in Sundargarh District,

Odisha 3 M.A. Saswat Pradhan Health and Health seeking 2013 Completed Behaviour: A Case Study in Sundargarh District of Odisha 4 M.A. Seema Das Criminality and Women Prisoner: A 2013 Completed Study in Odisha 5 M.A. Ms. Swati Hota Utilization and Consumption Pattern 2014 Completed of Water resources in Urban Area: A Study in Sambalpur Town, Odisha 6 M.A. Lima Rose Lakra Mid Day Meal Programme and 2014 Completed school Education: A Study in Sundargarh District, Odisha 7 M.A. Mr. Narendra Jha Coal Mining and rural Livelihoods: 2015 Completed A Case Study from MCL Odisha 8 M.A. Ms. Sushre Soumya Taboos in food practices during pre 2015 Completed and post-natal period: A comparative study between Tribal and Non- Tribal women in Odisha

11 9 M.A. Ainem Saini Impact of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on 2016 Completed Urban Communities: A case study from Dehradun City of Uttarakhand 10 M.A. Kumar Shashi Public Distribution System and rural 2016 Completed communities: A study among BPL households in District of Jharkhand 11 MA Pritam Biswal Problems and Prospects of Stone 2017 Completed Carving in Odisha: A Case Study 12 PhD Suman Devi Community Participation and 2010 Awarded , Sustainable livelihoods: A Study on 2015 Watershed Management, Odisha 13 PhD Navaneeta Das Socio-Economic Impacts of Mining 2010 Awarded , on Rural Communities: A Case Study 2015 of IB Valley Coalfield, Odisha 14 PhD Mr. Dhananjay New Agro-technology and its Impact 2011 About to Kumar on Rural Social Institutions in submit Western Uttar Prades 15 PhD Dinabandhu Sahoo Industry Induced Displacement and 2012 Writing Rehabilitation: A Study on Kalinga thesis Nagar Industrial Complex, Odisha 16 PhD Jayashree parida Coping with Extremes: An Empirical 2012 Writing Study on Disaster Management in thesis Odisha 17 PhD Shilpi Sikta Panda Brick kiln industry and rural 2013 Writing Livelihoods: An Analytical Study on thesis Seasonal Migration. 18 PhD Dhiraj kumar Political Ecology 2013 Writing thesis

Achievements and Awards:

 Gold Medal was awarded by University of Hyderabad for securing highest mark in post Graduate examination, in the year 2002.  Associateship" of the U.G.C. Inter-University Centre for Humanities & Social Sciences (IUC), functioning at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Shimla, for a period of three years 2018-2020.  Awarded Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Scholarship for Doctoral Studies (2005- 2006).  Awarded Research Fellowship from National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad, in the year 2004-2005.  Awarded Doctoral Fellowship on Tribal Studies by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India (2006-2007).  Received Merit Scholarship from University of Hyderabad, in the year 2000-2003.  National Scholarship was awarded by Government of India due to good performance in intermediate during 1997-2000.  Awarded as Best Director and Best Actor in skit competition in Ravenshaw Collage, Cuttack, 1999.

12 Details of Academic Outreach Activities

# Academic Outreach Activities Invited talk on ‘Future Research in Tribal Culture and Research Institutions’ in National Conference on ‘Revisiting 1 Tribal Policies, Research and Innovations', organized jointly by Centre for Innovations in Public Systems (CIPS), Hyderabad and Department of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad on 30th August, 2017. Invited talk on ‘Technological change in agriculture: Its impact on rural Institution’ during National conference on 2 Science and technology organized by NISER, Bhubaneswar on 22nd July, 2017. Invited talk on ‘Socio-economic Impact of Mining on Rural Communities’ in Training programme on Mining Audit at 3 International Centre for Environment Audit and Sustainable Development (iCED), Jaipur, Rajasthan on 28th June, 2016. Invited talk on ‘House for All’, organised by Institute of Engineers, Rourkela on the occasion of World Home Day, 4 8th August, 2016. 5 Visited Sambalpur University, sambalpur to conduct viva voce exam for M.Phil and PG Sociology Students Visited Sambalpur University, sambalpur as an expert to conduct viva voce exam for M.Phil and PG Sociology 6 Students 7 Visited IGNOU Ranchi division as an expert to conduct viva voce exam for PG Anthropology Students Visited Indira Gandhi Central Tribal University, Amarakantak, MP as an expert to conduct practical exam for PG 8 Anthropology Students

Employment History:

Position Held Institution From To Salary (Rs.) Assistant Natioanl Institute of Technology October,2009 Till Date 31,000 Basic Professor Rourkela-769008, Orissa +8000 AGP+HRA

Assistant Council for Social Development, April, 2008 September, Rs. 8275 (Basic) Professor Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 2009 (ICSSR Institute) Programme CPF (National Level NGO), February, March,2008 Rs. 17,000 Officer Secunderabad 2007 (consolidated) (Research & Analysis) Research NIRD, Rajendra Nagar, 20th June, 30th Rs. 8,000 Fellow Hyderabad-500030 2005 June,2006 (Consolidated)

I do hereby declare that above furnished information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NIHARRANJAN MISHRA

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