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🚨 PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨🎉 Heartiest Congratulations to Mr. Ganesh Chandra Gan! 🎉We are delighted to congratulate Mr. Ganesh...
22/08/2026

🚨 PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨

🎉 Heartiest Congratulations to Mr. Ganesh Chandra Gan! 🎉

We are delighted to congratulate Mr. Ganesh Chandra Gan, Research Scholar in Economics, Fakir Mohan University, on his contribution to the publication of a significant research article in BMC Women’s Health, Springer Nature.

📖 Title of the Article:
“Unveiling the associated factors of menstrual experience and its relation with health-related quality of life among the female university students: a cross-sectional study in the Balasore district of Odisha”

🌟 An Excellent Example of Interdisciplinary Research

What makes this publication particularly noteworthy is its strong interdisciplinary research collaboration, bringing together researchers from different departments of Fakir Mohan University.

🤝 The study brings together academic perspectives from:

🔹 Anthropology
🔹 Economics
🔹 Population Studies
🔹 Social Work

📊 The research examines menstrual health experiences and their relationship with health-related quality of life among 284 female university students in Balasore, Odisha. The findings highlight important concerns related to menstrual health, hygiene practices, menstrual disorders, and the overall well-being of young women.

🌱 The study demonstrates how interdisciplinary collaboration can provide a broader and more meaningful understanding of complex social and health-related issues by integrating perspectives from different fields of knowledge.

👏 We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the authors from Fakir Mohan University:

👤 Mr. Rojalin Ghatuary – Department of Anthropology
👤 Ms. Rashmi Mahato – Department of Anthropology
👤 Mr. Ganesh Chandra Gan – Department of Social Science (Economics)
👤 Mr. Sameer Kumar Jena – Department of Population Studies
👤 Ms. Mamata Sahoo – Department of Anthropology
👤 Mr. Rashmi Ranjan Das – Department of Anthropology
👤 Ms. Supriya Rout – Department of Social Work
👤 Dr. Akash Mallick – Department of Anthropology

🏛️ This publication reflects the growing culture of collaborative and interdisciplinary research at Fakir Mohan University, where scholars from diverse disciplines come together to address contemporary issues with evidence-based academic inquiry.

💐 Congratulations to Mr. Ganesh Chandra Gan and all the researchers on this remarkable scholarly achievement!

🌐 Published in: BMC Women’s Health | Springer Nature
🔗 Read the full article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-026-04686-7

✨ Interdisciplinary Research | Collaboration | Knowledge | Impact

📚✨ ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)🎓 Student Seminar Series | Week 4The Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, successf...
16/08/2026

📚✨ ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)
🎓 Student Seminar Series | Week 4

The Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, successfully conducted the fourth session of its weekly student seminar series, "ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)," continuing its commitment to fostering academic inquiry, research excellence, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary learning.

🎤 Our student presenters delivered insightful presentations on contemporary issues across the social sciences:

🔹 Ms. Bandita Rana (Sociology)
📌 Topic: Smart Villages – An Innovative Approach to Sustainable Rural Development

🔹 Ms. Jyoti Rout (Political Science)
📌 Topic: One Nation, One Election: A Critical Analysis

🔹 Ms. Puja Patra (Economics)
📌 Topic: Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India: An Overview of Structure, Revenue Collection, and Reforms

The seminar witnessed engaging presentations, thoughtful discussions, critical analysis, and active participation from faculty members and students. The session provided a valuable platform for knowledge sharing, intellectual exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, and research-oriented learning.

We congratulate all the presenters for their thoughtful and insightful presentations and sincerely appreciate the enthusiastic participation of everyone who contributed to making Week 4 of ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa) a meaningful and successful academic engagement.

🎓 4th Weekly Student Seminar – ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)The Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, is pleased to...
12/08/2026

🎓 4th Weekly Student Seminar – ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)

The Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, is pleased to announce the 4th Weekly Student Seminar for the Academic Session 2026–27, "ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)," to be held on 13 August 2026 (Thursday).

🔍 As part of the Department's ongoing academic initiative, the seminar aims to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a research-oriented mindset by providing students with a platform to present, exchange, and discuss contemporary issues in the social sciences. The programme encourages interdisciplinary learning, constructive dialogue, and scholarly engagement among students and faculty members.

📚 Through insightful presentations and interactive discussions, ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa) continues to promote a vibrant academic culture that nurtures inquiry, innovation, and excellence in research and learning.

🎤 The following students will present their seminar papers:

👩‍🎓 Ms. Bandita Rana (Sociology)
📌 Topic: Smart Villages – An Innovative Approach to Sustainable Rural Development

👩‍🎓 Ms. Jyoti Rout (Political Science)
📌 Topic: One Nation, One Election: A Critical Analysis

👩‍🎓 Ms. Puja Patra (Economics)
📌 Topic: Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India: An Overview of Structure, Revenue Collection, and Reforms

📅 Date: 13 August 2026 (Thursday)
⏰ Time: 2:00 P.M.
📍 Venue: Conference Hall, Academic Block–I, Fakir Mohan University

ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)Student Seminar Series | Week 3The Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, successfully ...
12/08/2026

ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)

Student Seminar Series | Week 3

The Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, successfully conducted the third session of its weekly student seminar series, "ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)," continuing its commitment to fostering academic inquiry, research excellence, and interdisciplinary learning.

Our student presenters delivered insightful presentations on contemporary issues across the social sciences:

🎤 Ms. Devismita Das (Sociology)

Topic: Screening Culture and the Socialisation of Children: Challenges, Opportunities, and Implications for Mental Wellbeing

🎤 Mr. Satyabrata Das (Political Science)

Topic: Capitalism in the 21st Century: Balancing Economic Growth, Social Equity, and Sustainable Development

🎤 Ms. Swapnarani Kar (Economics)

Topic: Women's Workforce Participation in the Education Sector of Odisha

The seminar witnessed engaging discussions, critical analysis, and active participation from faculty members and students, providing a valuable platform for knowledge sharing, intellectual exchange, and research-oriented learning.

We congratulate all the presenters for their thoughtful and insightful presentations and sincerely appreciate the enthusiastic participation of everyone who contributed to making Week 3 of ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa) a great success.

ONE-WEEK FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (FDP)The Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, in collaboration w...
08/08/2026

ONE-WEEK FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (FDP)

The Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, in collaboration with the Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), Fakir Mohan University, is organising a One-Week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on:

“HUMAN RIGHTS IN CONTEMPORARY INDIA: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES”

📅 17–21 August 2026
📍 HRDC Conference Hall, Fakir Mohan University, Nuapadhi Campus, Balasore

💻 Mode: Offline

The FDP aims to provide an engaging academic platform to critically discuss contemporary human-rights issues and challenges in India, with particular focus on equality, justice, dignity, freedom, constitutional values and emerging concerns in human rights.

🎓 Course Coordinator: Dr. Rajshree Dutta
🎓 HRDC Coordinator: Dr. Sachita Nanda Sa

📝 Registration:

Interested faculty members/ Administrator/ Profesionals from Social Science , Law or related disciplines are invited to register for the programme through the Google Form:
🔗 Google Form:
Register for the FDP – Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHDBFuW5_BdOcWT6KiLjUWo_IU-LO3nE80zbC1dcjpLTGS7Q/viewform

📧 Email: [email protected]

Join us for a week of meaningful academic engagement, critical reflection and scholarly discussion on human rights in contemporary India.
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3rd Weekly Student Seminar – ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)The Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, is pleased to a...
04/08/2026

3rd Weekly Student Seminar – ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)

The Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, is pleased to announce the 3rd Weekly Student Seminar for the Academic Session 2026–27, "ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)," to be held on 6 August 2026 (Thursday).

As part of the Department's ongoing academic initiative, the seminar aims to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a research-oriented mindset by providing students with a platform to present, exchange, and discuss contemporary issues in the social sciences. The programme encourages interdisciplinary learning, constructive dialogue, and scholarly engagement among students and faculty members.

Through insightful presentations and interactive discussions, ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa) continues to promote a vibrant academic culture that nurtures inquiry, innovation, and excellence in research and learning.

The following students will present their seminar papers:

Ms. Devismita Das (Sociology)
Topic: Screening Culture and the Socialisation of Children: Challenges, Opportunities, and Implications for Mental Wellbeing.

Mr. Satyabrata Das (Political Science)
Topic: Capitalism in the 21st Century: Balancing Economic Growth, Social Equity, and Sustainable Development.

Ms. Swapnarani Kar (Economics)
Topic: Women's Workforce Participation in the Education Sector of Odisha.

📅 Date: 6 August 2026 (Thursday)
🕑 Time: 2:00 P.M.
📍 Venue: Conference Hall, Academic Block–I, Fakir Mohan University

🎓 Invited Lecture on "Culture, Indigeneity and the Future of Sociology in India"The Department of Social Science, Fakir ...
04/08/2026

🎓 Invited Lecture on "Culture, Indigeneity and the Future of Sociology in India"

The Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, successfully organised an Invited Lecture on 3rd August 2026 at the Conference Hall, Academic Block-I.

The lecture was delivered by Prof. Dipti Ranjan Sahu, Professor of Sociology, Department of Sociology, University of Lucknow, and President of the Indian Sociological Society, on the theme:

"Culture, Indigeneity and the Future of Sociology in India."

In his thought-provoking lecture, Prof. Sahu emphasised the importance of indigenous knowledge systems, cultural diversity, and the evolving role of sociology in addressing contemporary social realities in India. He highlighted the need to strengthen sociological inquiry by integrating indigenous perspectives with modern research approaches, thereby making the discipline more inclusive, context-specific, and socially relevant.

The lecture was attended by faculty members, research scholars, and students from different disciplines, who actively participated in the interactive session that followed. The engaging discussion provided valuable insights into the future directions of sociological research and encouraged critical reflection on the relevance of culture and indigeneity in shaping public discourse and policy.

The Department of Social Science extends its heartfelt gratitude to Prof. Dipti Ranjan Sahu for delivering an inspiring and intellectually enriching lecture. We also thank all the faculty members, research scholars, and students whose enthusiastic participation made the event a resounding success.

🎓 ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)Student Seminar Series | Week 2The Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, successfull...
04/08/2026

🎓 ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)
Student Seminar Series | Week 2

The Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, successfully conducted the second session of its weekly student seminar series, "ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)," continuing its commitment to fostering academic inquiry, research excellence, and interdisciplinary learning.

Our student presenters delivered insightful presentations on contemporary issues across the social sciences:

🎤 Ms. Arghyarupa Kar (Political Science)
Topic: Digital Governance: A New Era of Public Service Delivery in India

🎤 Ms. Sonaxi Rana (Sociology)
Topic: Influence of Social Media on Consumer Culture

🎤 Ms. Sushree Sangita Das (Economics)
Topic: India's Semiconductor Industry: Growth, Investment, and Sustainability

The seminar witnessed engaging discussions, critical analysis, and active participation from faculty members and students, providing a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and intellectual exchange.

We congratulate all the presenters for their excellent presentations and sincerely appreciate the enthusiastic participation of everyone who contributed to making Week 2 of ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା a great success.

2nd Weekly Student Seminar – ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)The Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, is pleased to a...
29/07/2026

2nd Weekly Student Seminar – ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)

The Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, is pleased to announce the 2nd Weekly Student Seminar for the Academic Session 2026–27, "ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa)," to be held on 1 August 2026 (Saturday).

This academic initiative continues to promote curiosity, critical thinking, and a research-oriented mindset by providing students with a platform to present, exchange, and discuss contemporary issues in the social sciences. The seminar encourages interdisciplinary learning, constructive dialogue, and scholarly engagement among students and faculty members.

Through meaningful discussions and the presentation of innovative ideas, ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା (Jigyasa) seeks to nurture a vibrant academic culture that inspires inquiry, creativity, and excellence in research and learning.

📅 Date: 1 August 2026 (Saturday)
🕑 Time: 2:00 P.M.
📍 Venue: Conference Hall, Academic Block–I, Fakir Mohan University

The Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, proudly congratulates Ms. Menaka Das and Ms. Lilirani Rout, Re...
25/07/2026

The Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, proudly congratulates Ms. Menaka Das and Ms. Lilirani Rout, Research Scholars in Economics, on the publication of their research article in the Q1 Scopus-indexed International Journal of Organisational Analysis (Emerald Publishing Limited).

📖 Article Title:
The Circular Economy through a Feminist Lens: A Mixed-Method Study of Women-Led Green Enterprises in Eastern India

This study explores the circular economy through a feminist political economy perspective by examining women-led green enterprises under Odisha's Mission Shakti programme. Based on a mixed-method study conducted across five districts of Odisha, the research combined household surveys, life-history interviews, focus group discussions, enterprise case studies, participatory rural appraisal exercises, and key informant interviews.
The findings show that women-led enterprises play a vital role in promoting circular economy practices through seed conservation, organic nutrient recycling, waste valorisation, and the preservation of traditional crafts. Participation in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) strengthens women's decision-making power, leadership, and involvement in community governance while creating environmentally sustainable livelihoods. The study also identifies key barriers, including limited access to finance, inadequate market linkages, and weak institutional coordination, which restrict the expansion of these initiatives.

A major contribution of the research is the introduction of the concept of ecological authority, highlighting women's role in managing natural resources and environmental governance. The study further proposes a multidimensional framework for institutional circularity and demonstrates how women-led collective action can contribute to building inclusive, gender-responsive, and sustainable circular economies. These findings offer valuable policy insights for strengthening rural development and environmental sustainability in India.

🔗 Read the full article:
https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-02-2026-6548

The Department of Social Science extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Menaka Das, Ms. Lilirani Rout, and all the co-authors on this remarkable academic achievement. We wish them continued success in their future research and scholarly endeavours.

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