Research Area

Research Guidance

National Publications

1. “Determinants and Pattern of Saving Behaviour in Rural Households of Odisha: An Analytical Outline”, SAVASS Journal of Social Sciences, 11 ( Special Issue) [Index: ; Impact Factor: ]
2. “Recovery Management Process of Indian Commercial Banks- A special reference to NPAs”, Internaional Journal of Banking, Risk and Insurance, 8 (2) [Index: ; Impact Factor: ]
3. “Inter-district disparity in infrastructure of Odisha with special reference to Western Odisha Development Council Region – An empirical study”, International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 6 (6) [Index: ; Impact Factor: ]
4. “Regional disparities in Agriculture: A District level mapping analysis of Odisha (with special reference to WODC)”, International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 6 (5) [Index: ; Impact Factor: ]
5. “Classification and Management of NPA in commercial Banks with reference to SBI- A case study of Odisha”. International Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews, 8 (I) [Index: ; Impact Factor: ]
6. “Contemporary Composition and NPA Trend: A study on Indian Commercial Banks”. International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 5 (5) [Index: ; Impact Factor: ]
7. “Comparative Analysis of NPA Management of Commercial Banks – A Case Study of Odisha”. The Odisha Journal of Commerce and Management, IV [Index: ; Impact Factor: ]
8. "Composition, Growth and Prospects of Finances of Local Bodies of Orissa – Case Study of a Municipality in Kalahandi District”. FINANCE INDIA, XXVI (3) [Index: Scopus; Impact Factor: ]
9. “Sustainable Livelihood Pattern of MBDCs(Marginalised Bamboo Dependent Communities) in Odisha: An Empirical Study of Betra Community of Odisha”, Parishodh Journal, 9 (3) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
10. “The Recovery Management System of NPAs- A case study of Commercial Banks in India”, Parishodh Journal, 9 (3) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
11. “Problems and Prospects of Tribal Participation in Development Programmes – A case study of Jeypore Block in Orissa.” International Research Journal of Social Sciences, 3 (2) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
12. “Initiatives on Eradication of Food Insecurity in Urban Odisha through Corporate Social Responsibility- Policy Matters”. ORISSA ECONOMIC JOURNAL, 48 (1 & 2) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
13. “Economics of Cultural Preservation: An analysis of Indian Tribal Community”. TRIBAL STUDIES – A JOURNAL OF COATS, 3 (2) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
14. “Project Affected STs in the Cut-off Area of Upper Kolab Dam-in Koraput District- A Socio Economic Impact Analysis”. TRIBAL STUDIES – A JOURNAL OF COATS , 1 (1) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
15. “Cultural Rights of Indigenous People: An Analytical Outline”. SOCIAL ACTION- A Quarterly Review of Social Trends, 60 (4) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
16. “Remodeling Property Taxation in Municipal Bodies – A Case study of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation in Orissa." Orissa Economic Journal. 42 (1 & 2) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
17. “ Evaluation of ICDS Programme among Tribal women beneficiaries in Odisha - A comparative study of rural and urban blocks of Sambalpur district”, TRIBAL STUDIES: A JOURNAL OF COATS, 8 (2) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
18. “COVID 19 in India: A Critical assessment on Pandemic modeling and Forecasting Gross Domestic Product (GDP) using ARMA”. ORISSA ECONOMIC JOURNAL, 52 (3) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
19. "A Behaviuoral Study on the Prospect Theory Analysis of Workers in the Online food market: A case study on the Sambalpur District of Odisha with a special reference to ZOMATO valet boys”, Administrative Development: A Journal of HIPA, Shimla. 7 (2) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
20. “A Comparative Study of Motivation among the Learners of IGNOU and Odisha State Open University”, The Online Journal of Distance Education and e-Learning. 10 (2) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
21. “Composition, Growth and Prospects of Finances of Local Bodies in Orissa – A case study of Bhawanipatna Municipality in Kalahandi District." Indian Journal of Economics, 361. [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
22. “Measuring Tribal Women’s Empowerment Through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) – A Case Study of Sambalpur District”, TRIBAL STUDIES: A JOURNAL OF COATS, 10 (2) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
23. “Non-Performing Assets Management of Commercial Banks in India – A Literature Review”, Journal of Commerce and Accounting Research, 11 (4) [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]

International Conferences

1. Participated in the International Conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Development”(ICCC & SD 2017) held on 18th and 19th March 2017 organised by PG Dept. of Geography & PG Dept. of Botany of G.M. University, Sambalpur, Odisha & Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur. [Index: ]
2. “International Economic Scenario & Economic Order”. Paper presented at International Seminar held on 17th and 18th February 2017 organised by Dept. of Economics and Dept. of Business Administration, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha. [Index: ]
3. “Challenges and opportunities for Self Help Groups in Post COVID-19 Pandemic and the way ahead: A special reference to NPA Management”, paper presented in the International Management Conference held on 27th – 28th February, 2021 at KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. [Index: ]
4. “Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery of India: Policies and Challenges”, presented a paper in the 105th Indian Economic Association Annual International Conference on “Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery of India: Policies and Challenges” held on 27-29th December, 2022, organized by Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha. [Index: ]

National Conferences

1. “Sustainable Mining and Livelihoods: An Impact analysis of Talabira Coal Mines (Odisha)”. Paper presented at National Seminar held on 3rd and 4th March 2017 organised by PG Dept. of Zoology, G.M. University, Sambalpur, Odisha. [Index: ]
2. “Health Production Function: A comparative study of Rural-Urban Health Status in India”, paper paper presented in the 55th Annual Conference of Orissa Economics Association, held on 11-12th February, 2023 organised by Department of Economics and Mathematics, Kalahandi University, Bhawanipatna, Odisha. [Index: ]
3. “Economics of Saving Behaviour in rural Households of Odisha: a quantitative analysis”, paper presented in the 55th Annual Conference of Orissa Economics Association, held on 11-12th February, 2023 organised by Department of Economics and Mathematics, Kalahandi University, Bhawanipatna, Odisha. [Index: ]
4. “Taxation and economic Development : Policies and Practices”, paper entitled “Impact of Goods and Services Tax on the Online food market: A case study on Sambalpur district” presented in the National Seminar held on 17th and 18th March 2022 organized by School of Commerce, Economics and Management at Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha. [Index: ]
5. “Dynamics of land use: Evidence from Odisha”, paper presented in 54th (Virtual) the Annual Conference of the Orissa Economics Association, organized by Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha from February 12 – 13, 2022 [Index: ]
6. “The self-Reliant India: A Challenge for the RBI- The way ahead”, Paper presented at the National Seminar on BE VOCAL FOR LOCAL: THE WAY AHEAD at ASTHA School of Management held on 24 & 25 September 2020. [Index: ]
7. “An Empirical Analysis of NPA Management- A special reference to Self Help Groups in India”. Paper presented at the National Seminar held on RECENT ADVANCES IN STATISTICS & ITS APPLICATIONS, 12th March 2020, organized by PG Dept. of Statistics, Sambalpur University, Jyoti vihar, Burla, Sambapur. [Index: ]
8. “The arms race among Economies: A contemporary study of India, Pakistan & China”. Paper presented at the National Seminar held on 29th February & 1st March, 2020 organised by School of Political Science, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha. [Index: ]
9. “Relevance of Gandhian Thoughts in the 21st Century”. Contributed as RESOURCE PERSON on the topic “Gandhi and Economic thinking” at Interdisciplinary National Seminar held on 8th and 9th February, 2020 organised by School of Education, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha. [Index: ]
10. “CSR: A comparative study ofselected Public & Private sector banks in India- Special referenceto NPAs”. Paper presented in the National Seminar held on 17th and 18th January, 2020 organised by School of Commerce and Dept. of Business Administration, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha. [Index: ]
11. “Recent Trends in Research Methodology in Social Sciences”. Participated at National Level workshop held on March 23 & 24, 2019 organised by School of Economics and Political Science, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha. [Index: ]
12. “NPA giant drives out Entrepreneurs and disrupt the Economy: A case study of Commercial Banks in India”. Paper presented at National Seminar held on 15th and 16th March 2019 organised by School of Commerce and Management, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha. [Index: ]
13. “The Impact of NPA on Profitability- A study of Selected Commercial Banks in India”, Paper presented in the National Seminar held on 9th and 10th November, 2018 organised by School of Economics, Political Science and Dept. of Business Administration, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha. [Index: ]
14. “Rights Of Migrant Labour At Work Places: A Study Of The Migrants From Bolangir District” - Paper presented at UGC Sponsored National Seminar held on 23rd and 24th November 2010 at Jawaharlal College, Patnagarh of Dist.- Bolangir, Orissa. [Index: ]
15. “Global Crude Oil prices and Indian Industry: An Econometric Impact Analysis.” Paper presented at International Seminar held on 17th and 18th February 2017 organised by Dept. of Economics and Dept. of Business Administration, G.M. University, Sambalpur, Odisha. [Index: ]
16. “Mapping Human resources Development of Tribals : A study through Indian Plans”. Paper presented at UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Planning, Inclusive Growth and Human Development” held on 11th and 12th March 2016 organised by PG Department of Economics, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha. [Index: ]
17. “The impact of Financial Globalization on Higher Education in India: An analytical study.” Paper presented at UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Implications of Financial Globalization on Indian Economy” held on 19th and 20th February 2016 organised by Department of Professional Studies, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha. [Index: ]
18. “Problems and challenges of Women workers in Unorganized sector in India- An analytical outline”. Paper presented at UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Gender Disparity and Development in India” held on 11th and 12th September 2015 organised by Dept. of Geography, Home Science and Economics, Govt.Women’s College, Sambalpur-768001, Odisha. [Index: ]
19. “Assessing Fiscal Performance of Odisha – A Critical Evaluation”. Paper presented at UGC DRS-III National Seminar on “State Finances in India” held on 20th and 21st March 2014 organised by PG Dept. of Economics, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla, Sambalpur-768019, Odisha [Index: ]
20. “Challenges of Tribal Development in the Era of Post Globalisation”. Paper presented at Special Session of Indian Economic Association (IEA) as National Seminar held at Council of Analytical Tribal Studies(COATS), Koraput, on May 7-8, 2011. [Index: ]
21. “Remodeling Property Taxation in Municipal Bodies – A Case Study of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation in Orissa”- Paper presented at 43rd Annual Conference of the Odisha Economics Association held on 19th and 20th February 2011 Organised by Department of Economics, Udayanath Autonomous College of Science & Technology, Prachi Jnanapitha, Adaspur, Cuttack, Odisha – 754011. [Index: ]
22. “Challenges in Preservation and Development of Tribal Culture” – Paper presented at National Seminar on Challenges in Preservation & Development of Tribal Culture held on 14th and 15th January 2011 Organised by District Council of Culture, Koraput and Central University of Orissa, Koraput. [Index: ]
23. “Dynamics of Distress Labour Migration: A Study of Bolangir district in Western Orissa”- Paper presented at 52nd Annual Conference of Indian Society of Labour Economics held from dt.17th December 2010 to 19th December 2010 at Department of Economics, Karnataka University, Dharwad, Karnataka. [Index: ]
24. “Prospect of Resource mobilization in Orissa”- Paper presented at National Seminar held 18th and 19th March 2010, Organized by the Department of Economics, Sambalpur University, under the UGC DRS Phase-II Programmes. [Index: ]
25. “Ragging- A menace in Higher Education”- Paper presented at Regional Workshop on Preparation of Perspective plan for Higher Education in Orissa, held at Vikram Deb (Autonomous) College, Jeypore (Koraput) on dt. 22.10.2009. [Index: ]

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Books / Chapters Published

1. Name of the Book -Financing Municipalities in India, Published by Manglam Publications, Delhi- 110053 (India) in January 2010. ISBN-978-93-80013-54-1 ( Single Author).
2. Name of the Book – Globalization and labour laws, Published by Manglam Publications, Delhi- 110053 (India) in January 2010. ISBN-978-93-80013-64-0 (Edited).
3. Name of the Book- A Text Book on Indian Economy and Elementary Statistics, Published by Binapani Publications, Sambalpur, Plot No.1211/3273, Rajadera, Bhatra, Sambalpur-768001, Orissa, (India) in June 2010.ISBN-978-81-904934-0-6 (Single Author).
4. Name of the Book – Micro Finance and Women Empowerment – A critical evolution, Published by Manglam Publications, Delhi- 110053 (India) in January 2011. ISBN-978-93-81142-21-9 (Edited).
5. Name of the Book – Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management, Published by Manglam Publications, Delhi- 110053 (India) in October 2011. ISBN-978-93-81142-34-9 (Edited).
6. Name of the Book – Microeconomic Issues and Global Economy, Published by Manglam Publications, Delhi-110053 (India) in January 2012. ISBN-978-93-81142-37-0 (Edited).
7. Name of the Book – Dynamics of Financial Inclusion: An Indian experience, Published by N B Publications, New Delhi-110002 (India) in July 2021. ISBN-978-93-91550-01-1 (Edited). (Joint editors: 1Dr Muralidhar Majhi & 2Dr Manoj Kumar Sahoo).
8. Name of the Book – Management of Non- Performing Assets In Commercial Banks of India, Published by Innovative Research and Educational Services, Bhopal (India) in June 2022. ISBN-978-93-94894-92-1 (Authored). (Joint editors: 1Dr Manoj Kumar Sahoo & 2Dr Muralidhar Majhi).
9. Name of the Article: “Rights of Migrant Labour at Work Places: A Study of the migrants from Bolangir district (Orissa). Published in the book INTERNAL MIGRATION IN INDIA, Volume- I, Edited by – Prof. Kanak Kanti Bagchi, Published by – Abhijeet Publications, New Delhi, Pp-444-456.,Year of Publications – 2013. ISBN 978-93-5074-043-9. (Single Author)
10. Name of the Article: “Measuring Tribal Participation in Development Programmes: The Odisha Experience”. Published in the book CURRENT TRIBAL SITUATION, Strategies for Planning, Welfare and Sustainable Development, Edited by – Dr Soubhagya Ranjan Padhi, Published by – Manglam Publications, Delhi-110053, India, Pp-67,Year of Publication – 2013. ISBN 978-93-82983-15-6.(Single Author)
11. Name of the Article: “Issues and challenges during post covid-19 pandemic: A study on Indian Commercial Banks”, published in the book Challenges and Opportunities of COVID-19 in India, Edited by – Dr Surekha Sundari Swain and Dr Biswa Mohana Jena, published by : N B Publications , New Delhi-110002, India, pp-202-217, Year of Publication: 2021. ISBN 978-93-89234-92-3. Authors: Manoj Kumar Sahoo1, Dr Muralidhar Majhi2.
12. Name of the Book – Backward Region Development in India: The Western Odisha Experience, Published by Urania Publishing House, New Delhi in March 2024. ISBN-978-93-5658-082-4 (Authored). (Joint editors: 1Dr Braja Bihari Panda & 2Dr Muralidhar Majhi)

Sponsored Projects

1. MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT (OSOU), Letter No. OSOU/2019/1418, Dt. 22ndOctober 2019. For Rs. 100,000.00 (Rupees One Lakh Only) Name of the Topic: “Impact of Counseling in ODL system in India: a Study of IGNOU and OSOU (Odisha State Open University) Study Centres”
2. MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT (UGC) Letter No.F.PHO-005/06-07 (ERO) Dt.15th January 2007. For Rs. 60,000.00 (Rupees Sixty Thousand Only). Name of the Topic: “Composition, Growth and Prospects of tribal participation in development Programmes- A study of scheduled tribes in Jeypore block of Koraput District (Orissa)”

Seminar / Symposia / Workshops / Short term Course organized

1. National Seminar on “Taxation and economic Development: Policies and Practices” held on 17th and 18th March 2022 organized by School of Commerce, Economics and Management at Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha.
2. 54th (Virtual) the Annual Conference of the Orissa Economics Association, from February 12 – 13, 2022 organized by Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha.
3. National Level workshop held on March 23 & 24, 2019 organised by School of Economics and Political Science, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha.
4. National Seminar held on 9th and 10th November, 2018 organised by School of Economics, Political Science and Dept. of Business Administration, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha.
5. International Seminar held on 17th and 18th February 2017 organised by Dept. of Economics and Dept. of Business Administration, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha.
6. UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Planning, Inclusive Growth and Human Development” held on 11th and 12th March 2016 organised by PG Department of Economics, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha.

Members of Professional Bodies

1. Odisha Economic Association
2. Indian Economic Association
3. Indian Society of Labour Economics

Patents

1. Nil

Extra Responsibility

1. Head, School of Hindi
2. Superintendent, LH-1, LH-3 & JPPG hostel, G M University
3. OIC, NIRF
4. OIC, Purchasing committee.
5. OIC Admission (+3, PG)
6. OIC Internal audit cell
7. OIC, Examination cell
8. Co-Ordinator, IQAC (Economics)