Bhagyashree Sahoo

Ph.D. Research Scholar

  • Department : Dept. of Tribal Studies

  • School : School for the Study of Culture

  • Institution : Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi (India)

  • Birth Date : 08 April 1989

  • Blood Group : A -ve

  • Domicile State : Odisha

  • E-mail : bhagyashree.18230201004@cuj.ac.in / bhagyashreedsahoo@gmail.com

  • Preceding Degree : M.Phil. in Anthropology (2016)

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  • Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID : 758-771-490-310

Information Concerning Doctoral Research

  • University Registration No. - 18230201004

  • Topic of Research : Impact of Natural Resources Degradation on Food Security: A Case Study of the Bonda Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of Malkangiri District, Odisha India

  • Supervisor : Dr. Sucheta Sen Chaudhuri

  • Co-Supervisor : Dr. Rajanikant Pandey

  • Research Advisory Committee : Constituted (notification)

  • Course Work Status : Completed Successfully - 16 Credits (7.75 SGPA)

  • Date of Registration-cum-Admission : 11-Sep-2018

  • Fellowship Source : University Research Fellowship [Tenure : 11-09-2018 to 01-09-2022]

  • Current Status : Writing Thesis

Seminars / Conferences / Paper Presentation

  1. Presented paper in International seminar on International Relations in India Evidences from History, Scholastics Writings and Diplomatic Practices, Paper entitled “Culture and International Relations: A Case of BALI JATRA in ancient Odisha”. Organised by Centre for International Relations, Central University of Jharkhand & Indian council of Social science research, New Delhi in 25th-27th April 2018.

  2. Presented paper in a National seminar entitled “Sanitation and health: An empirical study of public health measures among the Gadabas of Koraput district, Odisha” in 2016. Organised by Dr.Harising Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, M.P.

  3. Presented paper in National Seminar entitled “Role of SHGs in Development of Entrepreneurship Skills among the tribal women: A case study of Parajas in Koraput district of Odisha” in 2016. Organised by Sabitri bai Pune University.

  4. Presented paper in National Seminar on Life, Lore and Identity: An Interdisciplinary Approach Organised by Department of Tribal Studies, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, held on 19th -21st Aug, 2019, Paper Entitled “Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge Systems or Folklore and the use the Ethno medicinal Herbs, among the Bonda (PVTGs) of Malkangiri district of Odisha, India”

  5. Presented paper in International Conference on Folklore and Philosophy, and Other Issues, Paper Entitled “Myth and Philosophy with Reference to the Puri “Lord Jagannath” An Anthropological Perspective”. Organised by The Department of Media Studies, Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Tirur, Kerala, India held on 15th-17th March, 2019.

  6. Presented paper in International webinar workshop cum training on “ Green Growth Strategies for Climate Resilience and DRR: Policies, Pathways and Tools” Organised by National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) Department of Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India held on 26th to 28th Nov.2020, Paper Entitled “Environment Issue: An analysis of Food Security and Nutritional Security under Climate Change of Particular Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Bonda, Malkangiri district, Odisha”.

  7. Presented paper in National Conference (Virtual) on “Narrating Tribal Life in The context of COVID-19 Emic and Etic Perspectives”, Organised by Kartik Oraon College, Gumla, held on 25th-27th Feb, 2021, Paper Entitled “Environment Issue: Approach to Cultural life and Natural Resources Management Practices among Bonda (PVTGs) and COVID-19 (Emic and Etic Perspective)”.

Workshop / Training Courses / Seminar Participation

  1. Participated in National Webinar on “Nature, Culture and Spiritualism: Anthropological Perspectives”. Organised by Department of Anthropology, Kalahandi University, Bhawanipatana, Odisha India held on 2nd Jun 2021.

  2. Participated in online E-training programme on “Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS) and rural/tribal development : Online knowledge sharing and capacity building of rural/tribal development professionals” Organised by National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj(NIRDPR) Department of Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India held on 22nd March-26th March 2021.

  3. Participated in National Webinar on the topic, “The Impact on Tribal Livelihood and Traditions Post the Emergence of Naxalism” Organised by the Centre for Tribal Studies, National Law University Odisha held on 23rd May 2021.

  4. Participated in online E-training programme on “Development Strategies and Sustainability among the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Scheduled Areas” Organised by National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj(NIRDPR) Department of Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India held on 01st -05th June 2021.

  5. Participated in International Webinar on “Environment Ethics Challenges, Dilemmas and Solutions” Organised by Xim University, School of Governance and Public Affairs, held on 2nd July 2021.

  6. Participated in online E-training programme on “Community Forest Rights and Right Act” Organised by National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj(NIRDPR) Department of Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India held on 23rd -27th August 2021.

  7. Participated in online E-training programme on “Land policy and Governance in Scheduled Area” Organised by National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (NIRDPR) Department of Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India held on 23rd -27th August 2021.

  8. Participated in online E-training programme on “Integrated Tribal Sub-plan with GPDP” Organised by National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (NIRDPR) Department of Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India held on 20rd -24th September, 2021.

  9. Participated in International Webinar on “Addressing Gender Inequality and Social Inclusion” Organised by The centre for study of Social Inclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP), Manipur University and Hyderabad University, held on 22nd to 23rd December, 2021.

  10. Participated in Workshop on “Linguistic and Cultural Documentation” Organised by Centre for Endangered Languages and Department of Tribal Studies from Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi held on 21st Aug 2019.

  11. Participated in International School of Anthropology online Lecture Series on Anthropological Theories Conducted from 5th -13th Oct, 2020, Organised by Anthropological Survey of India, Southern Regional Centre, Mysore.

  12. Participated in Ten Days National workshop on Research Methodology in Social Science for conducted by the Department of Contemporary and Tribal Customary Law, Central University of Jharkhand, sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi (1st -10th April, 2019).

Publications (conference proceeding / journal / book chapter)

Journal: International Journal for Social Development (ISSN: 2320-9283)

  • Paper: “Role of SHGs in Development of Entrepreneurship skills among the Tribal Women: A case study of Parajas in Koraput District of Odisha”.

  • Publisher: Institute for Social Development and Research

  • Volume-05; Issue-04

  • Year-2017; Page: 128-134


Journal: International Journal for Social Development (ISSN: 2320-9283)

  • Paper: “A Marriage Customs of Bride Price Outlines: An Anthropological Analysis among Bonda (PVTGs) Malkangiri District Odisha, India”

  • Publisher: Institute for Social Development and Research (ISDR)

  • Volume-13; Issue-04

  • Year-2021; Page: 12-20


Journal: International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (ISSN 2455-2631)

  • Paper: “Enhance Personality-Ethnic Ornaments: An empirical study among Bonda (PVTGs) Malkangiri District Odisha, India”

  • Publisher: (IJSDR2209006) www.ijsdr.org

  • Volume-07; Issue-09

  • Year-2022; Page: 41-44


Journal: Nagfani Journal (ISSN: 2321-1504) - (UGC Care Listed)

  • Paper: “A Prehistoric era review of Ethno-herbs drugs uses: An empirical analysis among Bonda (PVTGs) Malkangiri District Odisha, India”

  • Publisher: Nagfani (RNI No. UTTHIN/2010/34408)

  • No. - 41, Year-2022; Page: 213-215


Journal: Journal of Research and Development (ISSN: 2230-9578)

  • Paper: “A Philosophical Outline of Food recipes Culture: An Anthropological analysis among Bonda (PVTGs) Malkangiri District Odisha, India”

  • Publisher: Journal of Research and Development

  • Volume-14; Issue-10

  • Year-2022; Page: 27-34

Field Work / Data Collection – Photographs