10 Years

1. Assistant Professor, School of History, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur [Feb 2020 - Present]
2. Lecturer in History, Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha [October 2016 - Feb 2020 ]
3. Guest Faculty in SOS in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Pt.Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
4. Guest Faculty in Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Indira Kala Sangeet Viswavidylaya, Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh.
5. Research Assistant, Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Govt.of Chhattisgarh, Raipur [July 2010 - Sept 2015]
6. Research Assistant/Trench Supervisor/Camp Incharge, Excavations at Pachrahi,District. Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh(Directorate of Culture and Archaeology,Raipur) (2007 to 2010)
7. Participated in the excavation work at "Deori", district Baloda bazaar-Bhatapara, as a Site Supervisor, under Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) in the field session of 2015-16
8. Participated in the exploration work at "Maniyari River Valley", under Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) in the field session of 2014-15.
9. Participated in the excavation work at "Tarighat", district Durg, as a Site Supervisor, under Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) in the field session of 2012-15.
10. Participated in the Excavation work at “Radhanagar & Kayama” District Jajpur, Orissa, conducted by Orissan Institute of Maritime and South- East Asian Studies (OIMSEAS), Culture Department, Government of Orissa in the year 2004-05.
11. Participated in the Excavation work at “Bhirrana”, District Fhatehabad, Haryana, a Harappan Site, as a trainee of Institute of Archaeology conducted by Excavation Branch-1, Nagpur, Archaeological Survey of India, in 2006-07.
12. Participated in the Exploration work at “Darkhichatan”, Bhanpura, Madhya Pradesh, a Pre-Historic Site, as a trainee of Institute of Archaeology, organized by “Rock Art Society of India (RASI)” in 2005.

Research Area

Field Archaeology, Early Historical Archaeology, Art, Architecture, Megalithic and Maritime Archaeology

Research Guidance

Ph. D. Candidates:
Three Ph.D scholars pursuing.
M.A/Mphil Candidates:
More than 50 M.A and M.Phil. students have successfully completed their dissertations under my supervision.

International Publications

1. Khalkattapatna Port: the lost archaeological heritage of Odisha,east coast of India [Index: Scopus; Impact Factor: 1.102 ]
2. An Ethno-Archaeological Study of Rock Art of Bhimamandali [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
3. Recently Discovered Images from the Jayadurga Temple in the Backwater of Bhitarakanika, Odisha: Issues of Coastal Shrines, Networks and Religious Memory [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
4. Some Newly Discovered Inscribed Images and Hardstones from Coastal Odisha [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
5. COINS FROM PACHRAHI EXCAVATION: A SITE IN SOUTH KOSALA [Index: Other; Impact Factor: 8.017 ]

National Publications

1. Khalkattapatna Port: the lost archaeological heritage of Odisha,east coast of India in Current Science,Vol.109,No.23 [Index: Scopus; Impact Factor: 1.102 ]
2. 'Excavation at Pachrahi', co-author S.S.Yadav, in Puratattva, No. 38, Bulletin of the Indian Archaeological Society, New Delhi [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
3. New Light on Excavation at Pachrahi, in the Proceedings of Indian History of Congress, New Delhi [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
4. New Light on some Rock Paintings in Bastar, co-author J.R.Bhagat and others, in Purakala, Vol.21-22, the Journal of Rock Art Society of India [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
5. 'A Note on Some Rock Paintings and Cupules in Haup Valley,' co-author S.S. Yadav, in Purakala, the Journal of Rock Art Society of India [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
6. Revisiting Mudforts of Chhattisgarh in History Today, No.13, Journal of History and Historical Archaeology, New Delhi [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
7. 'Buddhism and Maritime trade of Orissa' in History Today, No.10, Journal of History and Historical Archaeology, New Delhi [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
8. 'Pachrahi-The Homeland of Phani Nagvamshi', in Kala Vaibhav, Vol.XVIII (2007-08), the journal of Department of History Of Indian Art & Culture,Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya,Khairagarh(C.G). [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
9. Sirpur- A Unique Township of Early Medieval India (Fresh Evidence from Excavations) in Proceedings of Indian History Congress [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
10. Sculptural Master Pieces of Pachrahi, Chhattisgarh in History Today, No.14, Journal of History and Historical Archaeology, New Delhi [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
11. Newly Discovered Copper Hoard Culture of Chaulagheri, Odisha in the Proceedings of Indian History Congress [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
12. Some Newly Discovered Inscribed Images and Hardstones from Coastal Odisha in History Today, No.21 [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
13. ‘New Evidences on the Maritime Activities in Puri District, in Utkal Historical Research Jounal, Vol.XXI, Department of History, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
14. Recently Discovered Images from the Jayadurg? Temple in the Backwater of Bhitarakanika, Odisha: Issues of Coastal Shrines, Networks and Religious Memory in Heritage, Volume.8.1 [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
15. Excavation at Tarighat, Chhattisgarh(2012-13) co-author J.R.Bhagat, in Puratattva, No. 43, Bulletin of the Indian Archaeological Society, New Delhi [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
16. Archaeological Excavation at Tarighat,Chhattisgarh in Asian Mirror, Vol.I, Issue.V [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
17. Archaeological Investigation at Jamraon and Ufra, (Joint) Prag Samiksha, Vol.III,No-5 [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
18. Master pieces from Pachrahi Excavation, Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh, (joint) in Swarajya Smriti, Vol.II, Dr. S.P.Gupta Commemoration Volume, New Delhi [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
19. Exploration at Jamraon,Dist.Durg,co-author Dr.Pratap Parakh and Dr.Anup Parsai, in Kosala, No.8, journal of Directorate of Culture an Archaeology, Raipur [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
20. Archaeological Investigations in the Jonk River,Chhattisgarh,co-author Dr.S.K.Bajpai, in Kosala, No.8, journal of Directorate of Culture an Archaeology, Raipur, [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
21. Newly Discovered Rock Paintings at Rainkhol Hill,Dist.Korba,Chhattisgarh, [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
22. Jain Vestiges of Choudwar,Odisha(Identification of religion, Art and Iconography) in Pracheen Teerth Jeernodhar, the journal of Shri Bharatvarshiya Digambar Jain (Teerth Sanrakshini) Mahasabha, , Lucknow [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
23. Development of Maritime Trade in Odisha: Proto Historic to Early Medieval Period in Journal of Odishan History, Vol-XXIX [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
24. Archaeological Investigations in the Jonk River,Chhattisgarh in Kosala, No.8, journal of Directorate of Culture an Archaeology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
25. Archaeological Operation at Tarighat,Chhattisgarh in Prag Samiksha, Vol.II,No-4, [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
26. Newly Discovered Rishabhanath/Adinath image in Chhattisgarh in Pracheen Teerth Jeernodhar, the journal of Shri Bharatvarshiya Digambar Jain (Teerth Sanrakshini) Mahasabha, , Lucknow [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
27. Archaeological Investigation in Puri District (With special reference to Kushabhadra river basin) in Puramanthana, the journal of Current Advances in Indian Archaeology, No.8,Delhi [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
28. Archaeological of Puri District, Odisha (With special Reference to Nimapara region) in Kosala, No.9, journal of Directorate of Culture an Archaeology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
29. New Light on Rare coins from Pachrahi Excavation in Prag Samiksha, Vol.II,Issue-I [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
30. New Light on Archaeological Sites of Nimapara, Dist.Puri, Odisha in Art, Architecture and Archaeology of India, Delhi [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
31. Art Heritage of Pachrahi, Chhattisgarh in Archaeology of Central India (Prof.V.D.Jha Commemoration Volume), Delhi [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
32. Archaeological Vestiges of Jonk River, Chhattisgarh in Archaeology of Central India (Prof.V.D.Jha Commemoration Volume), Delhi [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
33. Newly Surveyed Archaeological Sites of Nimapara, Dist.Puri in the Orissa Historical Research Journal [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
34. Newly Surveyed Archaeological Sites of Nimapara, Dist.Puri Prag Samiksha, [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
35. Art Tradition of Pachrahi, Chhattisgarh (Fresh Light on Excavated Remains) in Research Deliberation, Gwalior [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
36. An Imitated Gold Coin of Huviska Kusana from Radhanagar, Odisha in Pratna Samiksha, Volume 11 [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
37. Coins from Pachrahi Excavation: A Site in South Kosala, in IJMER, Volume:13, Issue:3(1) [Index: Other; Impact Factor: 8.017 ]
38. Megalithic Heritage of Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh, in the Shodh-Prakalp,a quarterly Research Journal, Vol.LVI.16 [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
39. ‘Maritime Heritage of Orissa’, in Orissa Review, Bulletin of Information and Public Relations Department, Govt. of Orissa, Bhubaneswar [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
40. ‘Maritime Heritage of Prachi Valley’, in the Orissa Historical Research Journal, Vol. XLVIII no.3 &4 (Plantinum Jubile, Special Issue), [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
41. ‘Settlement pattern of Haup Valley with special reference to Pacharhi, co-author S.S.Yadav, in Kosala, No.1, journal of Directorate of Culture an Archaeology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
42. 'Jain vestiges of Prachi Valley, in the Orissa Historical Research Journal, Vol.XLIX No.1,2,3&4, Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
43. 'Rock-cut Architecture of Orissa', in proceedings of the Orissa History congress, XXIX Annual Session [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
44. 'Maritime Heritage of Orissa with special Reference to Prachi Valley, in History Today, No.9, Journal of History and Historical Archaeology, New Delhi [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
45. 'New Light on Jain Archaeology of Haup Valley, Chhattisgarh, in Pracheen Teerth Jeernodhar, the journal of Shri Bharatvarshiya Digambar Jain (Teerth Sanrakshini) Mahasabha, Lucknow [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
46. 'Did the Phani Nagvamsi Rule over Pachrahi Region (Kawardha)? ', in Kosala, No.2, journal of Directorate of Culture an Archaeology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
47. Forgotten Art Heritage of Pachrahi,' co-author S.S. Yadav, in Proceeding of Indian Art History Congress, Banaras [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
48. Jain Vestiges of Orissa with Special reference to Prachi Valley, in Pracheen Teerth Jeernodhar, the journal of Shri Bharatvarshiya Digambar Jain (Teerth Sanrakshini) Mahasabha, , Lucknow [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
49. Smrt Ling-Tuman, in Kosal, No.3, journal of Directorate of Culture an Archaeology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
50. Cultural Heritage of Kabirdham (with special reference to Pachrahi) in Proceedings of the National seminar on Cultural Heritage of Chhattisgarh, [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
51. Jain Archaeology of Haup Valley,(in Hindi) in Pracheen Teerth Jeernodhar, the journal of Shri Bharatvarshiya Digambar Jain (Teerth Sanrakshini) Mahasabha, Lucknow [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
52. Maritme Evidence Found form Puri-Konark Marine Drive, in Proceedings of the National Seminar on River Valley Civilization of Chhattisgarh and New Researches in Indian Archaeology, Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Government of Chhattisgarh, Raipur [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
53. Pratapnagari,Cuttack(Odisha) : A Centre of Jain Art in Pracheen Teerth Jeernodhar, New Delhi [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
54. Prehistory of Chhattisgarh: A Review (in hindi) in Kosala, No.6, journal of Directorate of Culture an Archaeology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
55. New Light on Megalithic Culture of Dhamtari District (C.G) in Proceedings of the National Seminar on Art & Architecture of Central India with special reference to South Kosala, Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Government of Chhattisgarh, Raipur [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
56. Jain Archaeology of Pachrahi & Bakela,(in Hindi) in Pracheen Teerth Jeernodhar, the journal of Shri Bharatvarshiya Digambar Jain (Teerth Sanrakshini) Mahasabha, , Lucknow [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
57. Unique Town planning of Sirpur(Looking through Epigraphic and Archaeological Lens) in Prag Samiksha, Vol.I,Issue-II, [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
58. ‘New Light on Some Ports of Undivided Puri District’ in Proceeding of Orissa History Congress, XXVI Annual Session, Bhubaneswar [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
59. Archaeological Remains of Kushabhadra valley,Odisha in Kosala, No.7, journal of Directorate of Culture an Archaeology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
60. Gandai Pandaria Plate Inscriptions of Madanavaramadeva in Studies in Indian Epigraphy,Vol.XL,journal of The Epigraphical Society of India, Mysore [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
61. Jain Vestiges of Cuttack with Special reference to Choudwar,Odisha in Pracheen Teerth Jeernodhar, the journal of Shri Bharatvarshiya Digambar Jain (Teerth Sanrakshini) Mahasabha [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]

International Conferences

1. 'Excavation at Pachrahi', in International Conference organized jointly by Department of Ancient Indian History and Archaeology, University of Lucknow,Lucknow & International Research Institute of Buddhist Studies,Lucknow,joint Conference of Indian Archaeological Society(44th conference),Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies(38th conference),Indian History and Culture Society(34th conference) And Special Seminar on Recent Archaeological Achievements in India & Facets of Buddhism [Index: Other ]
2. 'Forgotten Buddhist Heritage of Chhattisgarh’, in International Conference organized jointly by Department of Ancient Indian History and Archaeology, University of Lucknow,Lucknow & International Research Institute of Buddhist Studies,Lucknow,joint Conference of Indian Archaeological Society(44th conference),Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies(38th conference),Indian History and Culture Society(34th conference) And Special Seminar on Recent Archaeological Achievements in India & Facets of Buddhism [Index: Other ]
3. New Light on some Rock Paintings in Bastar in International Seminar organized by Rock Art Society of India (RASI) and Dept. of A.I.H & Archaeology, Lucknow University [Index: Other ]
4. 'Excavation at Tarighat, Chhattisgarh (2012-13)', in International Conference organized by Department of Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P with collaboration of Archaeological Survey of India & Bharat Kala Bhawan and joint Conference of Indian Archaeological Society(47th conference),Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies(41st conference),Indian History and Culture Society(37th conference) And Special Seminar on Recent Advances on Archaeological Science and Indian Archaeology [Index: Other ]
5. ‘Archaeological Remains of Patan, District. Durg, Chhattisgarh’ in 5th International congress of Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA)organized by Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Govt. of Chhattisgarh in collaboration with SoS in Anthropology, Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla University [Index: Other ]
6. ‘Excavations at Tarighat, Chhattisgarh (2012-2013)’ in 5th International congress of Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA)organized by Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Govt. of Chhattisgarh in collaboration with SoS in Anthropology, Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla University [Index: Other ]
7. ‘Archaeological Remains of Jonk River’ in 5th International congress of Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA)organized by Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Govt. of Chhattisgarh in collaboration with SoS in Anthropology, Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla University [Index: Other ]
8. ‘Forgotten Megalithic Tradition of Tumdi (Dulhapur), Mungeli, Chhattisgarh’ in 5th International congress of Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA)organized by Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Govt. of Chhattisgarh in collaboration with SoS in Anthropology, Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla University [Index: Other ]
9. ‘Excavations at Pachrahi’ in 5th International congress of Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA)organized by Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Govt. of Chhattisgarh in collaboration with SoS in Anthropology, Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla University [Index: Other ]

National Conferences

1. Delivered a lecture on National Seminar on New Dimension of Geo-Archaeological Research in 21ST Century Organized by Nimapara Autonomous College, Nimapara, Puri, 19th& 20th July, 2024 [Index: ]
2. Rock Art Heritage of Bastar’ in National Seminar on History and Archaeology of Bastar, held at Bastar(Jagdalpur) [Index: WoS ]
3. 'Rock Art of Sarguja Region’ in National Seminar held at Ambikapur organized by District Administration, Sarguja [Index: WoS ]
4. 'Newly Discovered Black Polished Ware Sites in Chhattisgarh’in National Seminar on Recent Researches in Indian Archaeology with special reference to Buddhist art and architecture, held at Directorate of Culture and Archaeology,Raipur [Index: WoS ]
5. Archaeological Vestiges of Aranga Region, in State level Seminar on History and Archaeology of Aranga Region, held at Aranga,Raipur, Chhattisgarh [Index: Other ]
6. ‘‘The Archaeological importance of Aranga (in hindi), in State level Seminar on History and Archaeology of Aranga Region, held at Aranga,Raipur, Chhattisgarh [Index: Other ]
7. ‘‘Archaeology of South Kosala (Fresh evidence from Tarighat Excavation), in Seminar on History, Culture and Archaeology of Ben Ganga Valley and Mahakosala Region, held at Balaghat,Madhya Pradesh [Index: Other ]
8. ‘‘Newly Discovered Seals and Sealing from Excavation at Tarighat, Chhattisgarh (2012-13)",, in Joint Annual Conference of 39th Session of Epigraphical Society of India & 33rd Session of Place Names Society of India & National Seminar on Indian Epigraphy: Challenges & Opportunities, held at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack [Index: Other ]
9. 'Sirpur- A Unique Township of Early Medieval India (Fresh Evidence from Excavations)', in Indian History Congress, at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack [Index: Other ]
10. 'Archaeological Operation at Tarighat, Dist.Durg, Chhattisgarh (2012-13)', in Indian History Congress, at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack [Index: Other ]
11. 'Buddhism in South Kosala with special reference to Chhattisgarh', in the National Seminar on Philosophy of Nagarjuna, organized by the SOS in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Pt.Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur [Index: Other ]
12. ‘Tarighat: An Early Urban River Bank Settlement in Chhattisgarh’ in in National Seminar on Land and Water Resources Mangement Systems in Central India, held at Indira Gandhi National Tribal Univeristy, Amarkantak (M.P), [Index: Other ]
13. ‘Buddhism in Chhattisgarh: A Review’ in in National Seminar on Buddhist Studies in Madhya Pradesh, held at Jiwaji Univeristy, Gwalior(M.P), [Index: Other ]
14. ‘Archaeological Remains of Jonk Valley,Chhattisgarh', (As Subject Expert) in National Seminar on Tribal Culture and Art of Chhattisgarh, held at IKS University, Khairagarh,Chhattisgarh [Index: Other ]
15. 'Gandai Pandaria Plate Inscriptions of Madanavaramadeva' in Joint Annual Conference of the Epigraphical Society of India, the Place Names Society of India and the National Seminar on Recent Discoveries in the field of Epigraphy in Chhattisgarh ,Raipur, Chhattisgarh [Index: Other ]
16. 'Archaeological Survey of Jonk Valley(with special reference to Chhattisgarh)', in Indian History Congress at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi [Index: Other ]
17. 'Newly Surveyed Rock paintings in Chhattisgarh', in Indian History Congress at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi [Index: Other ]
18. 'Newly Surveyed Rock paintings in Chhattisgarh', in Rock Art Society of India at State Museum, Ranchi [Index: Other ]
19. ‘New light on Buddhist remains of Nimapara, Puri,Odisha’in National Seminar on Recent Researches in Indian Archaeology with special reference to Buddhist art and architecture, held at Directorate of Culture and Archaeology,Raipur [Index: Other ]
20. ‘Ancient Coins, Seals and Sealings of Chhattisgarh' in National Seminar on Ancient Coins, Seals and Sealings of Chhattisgarh-Technique, Distribution and Importance in Indian History, held at Directorate of Culture and Archaeology,Raipur [Index: Other ]
21. 'Social Movements in Puri District with special reference to Nimapara’ in National Seminar held at Bhadrak organized by Bant Anchalika College, Bant, Bhadrak [Index: Other ]
22. 'Archaeological Operation At Tarighat, Chhattisgarh', in national conference at Ranchi joint organized by Indian Archaeological Society, Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies, Indian History and Culture Society [Index: Other ]
23. 'Newly Explored Archaeological Sites of Nimapara, Dist.Puri', in national conference of Odisha History Congress at Utkal University [Index: Other ]
24. 'Mud Forts of South Kosala ', in National Seminar of Chhattisgarh_ Land of Garhs (With special reference to Forts and Fortifications) organized by the Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Government of Chhattisgarh [Index: Other ]
25. 'Contribution of Somavashis to the Odishan Temple Architecture', in National Seminar of Regional Dynasties of Chhattisgarh organized by the Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Government of Chhattisgarh [Index: Other ]
26. 'Archaeological Exploration of Prehistoric culture in Bargarh District: A case study on Barapahad Hill and Jhaun River Valley',(Joint) in National Seminar of Recent Researches in the Field of Archaeology, Archives and Museums (With special reference to Central India) organized by the Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Government of Chhattisgarh [Index: Other ]
27. 'Excavations in Upper Mahanadi Valley with Special Reference to Barpali Asurgarh', in National Seminar of Recent Researches in the Field of Archaeology, Archives and Museums (With special reference to Central India) organized by the Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Government of Chhattisgarh [Index: Other ]
28. 'Exploring Unsung Facts of Freedom Struggle of Western Odisha', in National Seminar on Rebellion and Liberation: Role of Western Odisha in the Freedom Movement of India organized by P.G Department of History, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur [Index: Other ]
29. 'Narrative Scenes in Orissan Art: Bhubaneswar A Case Study', in National Seminar on Narrative scenes in Indian Art, held that Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), [Index: Other ]
30. 'Rock-Cut Architecture and Rock Art in Orissa', in Rock Art Society of India and Institute of Archaeology, Archaeological Survey of India [Index: Other ]
31. 'Maritime Heritage of Orissa with Special Reference to Prachi Valley', in Joint annual Conference of IAS, ISPQ, IHCS, Raipur, Chhattisgarh [Index: Other ]
32. 'Konark, the Heritage of Mankind', in National Seminar on Sun worship and Universal Heritage Konark and Museum of the Present Decade, Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar [Index: Other ]
33. 'Rock-Cut Architecture of Orissa', in Orissa History Congress, Shailabala Women's college, Cuttack [Index: Other ]
34. 'Jain Vestiges of Kabirdham Distt. with Special reference to Pacharahi, Chhattisgarh, Co-author S.S.Yadav, in National Seminar on Jain Archaeology of Chhattisgarh [Index: Other ]
35. 'New Light on the discovery of rock painting and culpuls in Haup Valley', in National Seminar organized by Rock Art Society of India (RASI) and Indiara Gandhi Rastriya Manav Sangrahalya, Bhopal [Index: Other ]
36. 'Development of Maritime Trade in Orissa(Proto-historic to early mediaeval period)', in the National Seminar on State Formation, Economic Growth and Cultural Assimilation: An Orissan Experience, P.G. Deptt. of History, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar [Index: Other ]
37. 'Forgotten Art Heritage of Pachrahi', in Indian Art History Congress at Ranchi, Jharkhand [Index: Other ]
38. 'New Light on Excavations at Pachrahi', in Indian History Congress, at Kannur University, Kerala [Index: Other ]
39. 'Buddhism and Maritime Trade of Orissa', in Orissa History Congress, 30th Session, Vyasnagar College, Jajpur Road [Index: Other ]
40. 'Excavation at Pachrahi, in State level Seminar on Archaeological Research at Sirpur, Pachrahi and Maheshpur, MGM Museum [Index: Other ]
41. 'Did the Archaeological Excavation change the History of Chhattisgarh? Pachrahi : A case study', in National Seminar on Indian Art, Folk Tradition and Culture at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh [Index: Other ]
42. 'Forgotten Art Heritage of Pachrahi', in National Seminar on Ancient Indian Art and Social Reality, at Vikram University, Ujjain, (Madhya Pradesh), [Index: Other ]
43. 'New Light on Some Ports of Undivided Puri District', in Orissa History Congress , Utkal University, Bhubneswar [Index: Other ]
44. 'New Light on Numismatic evidence from Pachrahi Excavation', in National Seminar on Archaeology of Chhattisgarh and Latest Excavation and Research, at Pachrahi, District Kabirdham [Index: Other ]
45. 'Did the Archaeological Excavation change the History of Chhattisgarh', in National Seminar on National Seminar on Archaeology of Chhattisgarh and Latest Excavation and Research, at Pachrahi, District Kabirdham [Index: Other ]
46. 'Did the Phani Nagvamsi Rule Over Pachrahi Region?', in State level Seminar on Study of Important Megalithic Sites in Chhattisgarh and relation with other states, and study of Megalithic Culture in India, held that District Dhamtari [Index: Other ]
47. 'Buddhism and Maritime Trade of Orissa (Fresh evidence from Archaeological Exploration and Excavation)', in National Seminar on Discoveries in Archaeology during the last Decade (2000-2010) and Chhattisgarh emerging scenes with neighboring areas trade and Cultural Contacts, held at Raipur [Index: Other ]
48. 'New Light on Buddhist Heritage of Dharmasala(Orissa), in 10th annual Conference of Indian Society For Buddhist Studies, at Ahmedabad [Index: Other ]
49. Forgotten Buddhist Heritage of Dharamasala in the Two Days Seminar on Rock Art of Chhattisgarh and the Recent Archaeological Advancement (Last Five Year), at Directorate of Culture and Archaeology,Raipur,Chhattisgarh [Index: Other ]
50. The Identification of Puspagiri: Some issues and Problems in the 11th annual Conference of Indian Society For Buddhist Studies, at Gangtok [Index: Other ]
51. Maritime Evidences Found at Puri-Konark Marine drive,in the National seminar on Cultural Heritage of Coastal Odisha, jointly organized by Dept.of History, Mangala Mahavidyalaya, Kakatpur, Puri and Dept. of A.I.H.C & Archaeology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar [Index: Other ]
52. Revisiting Mud Forts of Chhattisgarh: From Archaeological Lence in National Seminar on River Valley Civilization of Chhattisgarh and New Researches in Indian Archaeology held at Raipur [Index: Other ]
53. 'Did the Archaeological Excavation change the History of Chhattisgarh(Fresh Evidence From Pachrahi Excavation)', in National Seminar on Challenges in writing on Ancient India and Emerging New Trends and Dimensions, held at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh [Index: Other ]
54. ‘Cultural Heritage of Kabirdham with Special Reference to Pachrahi’, in National Seminar on Cultural Heritage of Chhattisgarh, held at IKS University, Khairagarh,Chhattisgarh [Index: Other ]
55. ‘‘Phani-Nagvamsis of Kawardha:The Long standing problem solved(Fresh Evidence from Excavation & Exploration), in Conferencer on Archaeology of Central Region, held at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh [Index: Other ]
56. ‘‘Megalithic Culture of Central India: Some Issues of Chhattisgarh & Vidarbha Megalithic Culture, in National Seminar on Art and Architecture of Central India with special reference to South Kosala,, held at Raipur, Chhattisgarh [Index: Other ]

Graduate Level:

History of India-I
History of India-II
History of India-III (c.750-1206)
History of India-IV (c.1206-1526)
Museology and Archives
History and Culture of Odisha - I
History and Culture of Odisha- III

Post Graduate Level:

MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS IN ANCIENT
INDIA
INDIANCIVILISATION (ANCIENT
PERIOD)
ARCHAEOLOGICAL THEORY AND
METHODS
UNDERSTANDING EARLY MEDIEVAL
INDIA
ODISHA: THE MAKING OF A REGION
(EARLY BEGINNINGS TO THE
GAJAPATIS)
CULTURAL HISTORY OF ODISHA
INDIAN HISTORIOGRAPHY
EPIGRAPHY AND NUMISMATIC

Award, Honours and Achievements

1. Best Social Worker, 2018
2. Jagannath Samman,2019
3. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF),University Grants Commission (UGC),2009
4. National Eligibility Test (NET), University Grants Commission (UGC) ,2008
5. National Eligibility Test (NET), University Grants Commission (UGC) ,2007

Books / Chapters Published

1. 'Archaeological Remains of Haup Valley', Co-author S.S.Yadav, published by Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 2009.
2. 'Excavations At Pachrahi (2007-09)', Co-author S.S.Yadav, published by Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 2010.
3. Editor, Ashokashree: Sudies in History, Culture,Art,Architecture and Archaeology (A Felicitation Volume in the Honour of Prof.A.N.Parida)Aaayu Publication,Delhi,2020.
4. Editor, Souvenir on Exploring Unsung Chapters of freedom struggle of Odisha, School of History, Gangadhar Meher University, 2024.
5. Editor, Untold Saga of Patriotism and Struggle in Colonial Odisha, Aaayu Publication, Delhi,2024.
6. Associate Editor, Kosala, journal of Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
7. Assistant Editor, Proceeding of the National Seminar on Archaeology of Chhattisgarh and Latest Excavation and Research, Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 2010.
8. Assistant Editor, Proceeding of the National Seminar on River Valley Civilization of Chhattisgarh and New Researches in Indian Archaeology, Directorate of Culture and Archaeology,Raipur, Chhattisgarh,2012.
9. Associate Editor, Proceeding of the National Seminar on Art & Architecture of Central India with Special Reference to South Kosala, Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh,2013.
10. 'Excavations in Chhattisgarh', published by Aayu Publication, Delhi, 2015.
11. Associate Editor, BANYAN TREE: Dimensions in Indological Studies (A Festschrift to Prof.L.S.Nigam) , Bharati Prakashn, Varanasi, 2024

Sponsored Projects

1. ICHR sponsored project on An Archaeological Investigation of Suktel Valley, Odisha(2024-26), Contd.
2. Minor Research Project(MRPs) on Exploration and Documentation of Tangible Heritage of Sambalpur(2024), Contd.
3. Minor Research Project(MRPs) on Rock Art of Bhima mandali in Riarakhol, Sambalpur: An Ethno-Archaeological Study, during the session 2022-2023.
4. Excavation at Barpali Asurgarh, Odisha during the session 2021-22.(Archaeological Survey of India)
5. Archaeological Survey of Maniyari River, a project submitted in Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Government of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, 2014-15.
6. Archaeological Survey of Jonk River, a project submitted in Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Government of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, 2013.

Seminar / Symposia / Workshops / Short term Course organized

1. 1. Organized National Seminar on History, Culture and Archaeology of North Odisha on 19th November 2017.
2. 2. Organized 25th NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ROCK ART SOCIETY OF INDIA from 14th to 16th October 2022.
3. 3. Organized ICSSR, New Delhi sponsored PREHISTORIC ROCK ART OF WESTERN ODISHA AND THEIR DEVELOPMENTS AS SUSTAINABLE ECO-HERITAGE DESTINATIONS: ISSUES AND PERSPECTIVES from
4. 14th to 15th October 2022.
5. 4. Organized a National Workshop on ‘INTRODUCTION FOR PREHISTORIC ARCHAEOLOGY’ for Undergraduate & Post Graduate Students from 29th to 31st 2022.
6. 5. Organized a Heritage Walk programme on the occasion of World Heritage Week on 20th November 2022.
7. 6. Organized an ICHR, New Delhi sponsored seminar on EXPLORING UNSUNG CHAPTERS OF FREEDOM STRUGGLE OF ODISHA from 7th -8th October 2023.
8. 7. Organized a National seminar on 'History, Culture and Archaeology of North Odisha', on 19th November 2017.
12. Invited Lecture/Talk Delivered
17. 1. Delivered a talk on IGNOU live phone in Interactive Radio Counseling at Gyan vani station, Raipur on 24th February and 29th February 2012.
18. 2. Delivered a talk on Field Archaeology organized by Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Raipur on 30th March 2010.
19. 3. ‘Role of caretakers in the monuments’ a Workshop organized by Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Raipur on 13th March 2014.
20. 4. “New Archaeological Excavations in Chhattisgarh” a Teacher Training Programme organized by Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Raipur Chapter on 18th November 2014.
21. 5. ‘Temple Architecture’ a webinar organized by Aul Degree Aul, Kendrapara on 26th November 2020.
22. 6. ‘Orissan Temple Architecture’ a workshop on ‘Temple Architecture in Ancient India’ organized by Heritage Society, Patna on 09th February 2022.
23. 7. ‘Harappan Civilization’ a webinar organized by Government Women’s College, Sundergarh on 11th March 2022.
24. 8. ‘Heritage of Western Odisha’ organized by Sambalpur Book Fair on 12th February 2023 at Sambalpur.
25. 9. "Prehistoric Archaeology" organized by Government Autonomous College, Rourkela on 5th May 2023.
26. 10. “Freedom Movement: The Heroes of Sambalpur” organized by National Book Trust of India (NBT) on 23th January 2024.
27. 11. “Recent Trends in Historical and Archaeological Researches of Eastern India” organized by Government College, Sundergarh, Odisha on 11th February 2024.
28. 12. Invited as Resource Person in the national seminar on NEW DIMENSION OF GEO-ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH IN 21ST CENTURY being held on 19th and 20th july 2024 at Nimapara Autonomous College, Nimapara.
29. 13. Invited as Resource Person in the Sonepur College, being held on 10th August 2024 at Sonepur.
33. Extension Programme /Lecturers Organized as Convenor
38. 1. Organized Special Talk on “Heritage of Sambalpur: An Untold Story” on the occasion of World Heritage Day on 18th April 2022.
39. 2. Heritage Awareness Programme organized on 28th February 2021.
40. 3. Heritage Awareness Programme at Rajabakhri, Sambalpur, organized on 26th September 2021.
41. 4. Virtual tour to the Excavation Site Jamraon, Patan,District. Durg, Chhattisgarh organized on 18th September 2021.
42. 5. Organized Subhas Chandra Bose and Veer Surendra Sai Jayanti programme at Gangadhar Meher University on 23rd January 2023.
43. 6. Organized August Kranti Diwas at Gangadhar Meher University on 23rd January 2023.
44. 7. Organized Extension Programme at Patna palace (Balangir Palace) near Balibandha, Sambalpur on 27th November 2023.
45. 8. Organized Heritage Walk from Veer Surendra Sai Town Hall to House of Lakshminath Bezbaroa, Sambalpur on 27th November 2023.
46. 9. Organized International Museum Day at Gangadhar Meher University on 18th May 2023.
47. 10. Organized Heritage Awareness Programme and Celebration of World Heritage Week at Rajabakhri, Sambalpur on 19th November 2023.
48. 11. Organized outreach programme to temple city Bhubaneswar from 23th to 25th December 2023.
49. 12. Organized Heritage Cleaning Programme at Rajabakhri under the scheme of NUA-O(IYDP) on 26th November 2023.
50. 12. Organized Mahanadi clean up drive at Marwari ghat under the scheme of NUA-O(IYDP) on 26th November 2023.
51. 13. Organized Campaign on Healthy Life Style (Fitness) under the scheme of NUA-O(IYDP) on 29th November 2023.
52. 14. Organized Campaign on Hand Hygiene programme under the scheme of NUA-O(IYDP) on 3rd December 2023.
53. 15. Organized Campaign on Campaign on Plastic Free programme under the scheme of NUA-O(IYDP)) on 5th December 2023.
54. 16. Organized Campaign on Menthorship programme under the scheme of NUA-O(IYDP) on 11th December 2023.
55. 17. Organized National Youth Day at at Gangadhar Meher University on 12th January 2024.
56. 18. Organized Extension Programme to Sarafgarh on 28th January 2024.
57. 19. Organized World Heritage Day on 18th April 2024 at Regional Archives Centre, Sambalpur.
58. 20. Organized International Museum Day on 18th May 2024 at Veer Surendra Sai Town Hall, Sambalpur.
62. Refresher/Orientation/Training & Workshop:
67. 1.Participated in the Skilled Based Workshop on Documentation of Archaeological Heritage (Practical Application) at Post Graduate Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology Utkal University, Bhubaneswar from 30th to 31st March 2017.
68. 2. Participated in the NSS Training Programme organized by NSS Empanelled Training Institute, OUAT sponsored by Ministry of Youth Affairs, Govt.of India from 01st to 07th November 2017.
69. 3.Participated in the ICSSR & Utkal University Capacity Building Programme on "Social Science Research and Development of Quality Research Proposals" For Social Science Faculty Members at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar from 1st May to 11th May 2017.
70. 4.Participated in the Academic Training Programme on "CBCS course syllabus in History" For Social Science Faculty Members at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar from 18th September to 24th September 2019.
71. 5.Participated in the UGC sponsored Orientation Programme for “Quality in Higher Education” from 07th to 27th January 20201 conducted by HRDC, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
72. 6.Participated in the Orientation Programme for “Faculty in Universities/ Colleges/ Institutes of Higher Education” from 10th December 2020 to 08th January 2021 conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of MINISTRY OF EDUCATION PANDIT MADAN MOHAN MALAVIYA NATIONAL MISSION ON TEACHERS AND TEACHING.
73. 7.Participated in the Inter-Disciplinary Two-Week Refresher Course On “Managing Online Classes & Co- creating MOOCS 14.0” from 07 - 21 May, 2022 conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of MINISTRY OF EDUCATION PANDIT MADAN MOHAN MALAVIYA NATIONAL MISSION ON TEACHERS AND TEACHING.
74. 8.Participated Workshop on Documentation of Antiquities and BHS organized by National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities, Archaeological Survey of India, Bhubaneswar on 2nd February 2023.
75. 9.Participated Faculty Development Programme organized by HRDC, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) from 8th to 16th May 2023.
76. 10.Participated in the Inter-Disciplinary Two-Week Refresher Course On “Managing Online Classes & Co- creating MOOCS 14.0” from 08 - 22 March, 2024 conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of MINISTRY OF EDUCATION PANDIT MADAN MOHAN MALAVIYA NATIONAL MISSION ON TEACHERS AND TEACHING.

Members of Professional Bodies

1. 1. Life Member of Indian Archaeological Society, New Delhi.
2. 2. Life Member of Centre for Research and Training in History, Archaeology and Paleo Environment, New Delhi.
3. 3. Life Member of Rock Art Society of India (RASI), Agra.
4. 4. Member of Indian History Congress, Delhi.
5. 5. Life Member of Orissa History Congress, Bhubaneswar.
6. 6. Life Member of Kedarnath Gavesana Pratisthan, Bhubaneswar.
7. 7. Life Member of Art History Congress, Assam.
8. 8. Life Member of Andhra Pradesh History Congress.
9. 9. Life Member of Indian Society for Buddhist Studies, Jammu.
10. 10. Life Member of Indian Numismatic Society, Banaras.
11. 11. Life Member of Indian Epigraphical Society, Mysore.

Extra Responsibility

1. Co-convenor, NAAC (Criteria 7)
2. Coordinator, NSS
3. Coordinator, NIRF
4. IQAC Co-Ordinator
5. Member, U.G. Admission management team
6. Member, CLC-cum conduct certificate
7. Member, Ph.D admission team
8. Member, Pay Protection committee
9. Member, Academic Council
10. Head, School of History, Gangadhar Meher University (From 2022 till date)
11. Nodal Officer, IYDP
12. Nodal Officer, COGNITIO Society, Gangadhar Meher University.
13. External member, Sambalpur University,
14. External member,Rourkela Govt.College,
15. External member,Sundergarh Govt College,Sundergarh
16. External member,NSCB Govt.College, Sambalpur
17. External member, OURIIP project, Dept.of History, Sonepur College, Sonepur.
18. External member, Panchyat Govt.College, Bargarh
19. External member, Rajendra University, Balangir