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Faculty Profile

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Karna

Qualification: Ph.D. (HCU)

Designation: Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Political Science

Contact No: 9937232213

Email Id: rajeshkarna68@gmail.com

Date of joining: 01/07/2023



Academic accomplishments:
Sl. No. Degree Specialization University / Institution Year of Completion
1 Ph.D. Development-induced displacement and R&R University of Hyderabad 2024
2 M.Phil. International Relations University of Hyderabad 2015
3 M.A Political Science Utkal University 2013
4 B.A Political Science Sambalpur University 2011


Area of Interest:

International Politics, Regional and State Politics, Developmental Politics, Public Policy, Gender and Development, Indian Government & Politics



Professional / Experience:
Sl. No. Field of Experience Institution / Organization Nature of Appointment From To
1 Teaching Government Women’s Degree College, Bolangir, Odisha Permanent/Regular under Government of Odisha 01/07/2023 Present
2 Teaching Dr. S R K Government Arts College, Yanam, Puducherry Permanent/Regular under Government of Puducherry (U.T.) 16/04/2018 30/06/2023
3 Teaching Larambha College, Larambha, Sambalpur University Permanent/Regular under Govt. of Odisha 06/10/2016 14/04/2018


Publications and Research Activities:
A. Journal Articles:
Sl. No. Title of the Paper Journal Volume, Issue & Page Nos. & ISSN No:
1 2. “Interrogating Sub-regional Cultural Nationalism in Odisha: A shift from economic deprivation to cultural distinctness” Inclusive, an International UGC care Listed Journal Vol. 1, Issue 16, January 2020, pp. 1-16, ISSN 2278-9758
2 ‘Agricultural Land Acquisition and its impacts on the life and livelihood of Women: A case study from Industrial Model Township, Rohtak, Haryana Bhava Veena, a multi-lingual journal Vol. 19, Issue 6(2), June 2022, pp. 143-152 ISSN 2456-4702
3 The effectiveness of student financial aid programmes in India: A policy evaluative study of Post-Matric Scholarship scheme Towards Excellence Vol.14, Issue No.3, September 2022, pp. ISSN 0974-035X
4 Protection of Human Rights of Oustees in India: A Review International Journal of Human Rights and Constitutional Studies Vol. 10, No.2, 2023, pp.163-175 ISSN 2050 1048
5 Implication of Covid 19 on International Migration: Emerging Scenario in Post-Covid World Order IASSI Quarterly Vol.42, No.4, Oct-Dec. 2023, pp.857
6 MBA Students’ attitude towards Entrepreneurship: A study with reference to East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh Int. J. of Knowledge Management in Tourism and Hospitality Accepted


B. Chapters in Edited Books:
Sl. No. Title of the Paper Book Title & Editors Publication Particulars
1 “Statehood Movement in India: A Study of the Koshal Movement in Western Odisha” ‘Federalism in India: Issues and Dimensions’ edited by Anil. K. Mohapatra and Susanta Ku. Parida Kunal Books, New Delhi, 2016
2 ‘Understanding Human Rights’ Human Rights: Theory and Institutionalization (textbook) Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur, Odisha, pp. 1-14.
3 ‘Three Generation of Human Rights’ Human Rights: Theory and Institutionalization (textbook) Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur, Odisha, pp. 15-28
4 Important Features: Fundamental Rights and DPSP India Government and Politics (textbook) Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur, Odisha, pp. 27-43
5 Federalism: Issues and Challenges India Government and Politics (textbook) Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur, Odisha, pp. 44-56


C. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops Presented / Participated:
Sl. No. Title of the paper Presented Title of Conference Participated Organized by Year International /National/State /Regional / College or University Level
1 E-governance initiatives in India: An overview' Democratic Governance in India: New Challenges" Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar 2011 State Level Seminar
2 'EU-India collaboration and climate change' "India's Foreign policy since the end of the cold war" Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar 2012 National Seminar
3 ‘Local governance: success or failure' "Panchayati Raj Institutions and Local Governance in India with Special reference to Odisha" Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 2012 National Seminar
4 'Non-traditional Security Challenges to south Asia with special reference to India' "Emerging Security challenges in South Asia" Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar 2013 National Seminar
5 ‘Violating Human Rights: State vs Development- induced Displacees Human Rights: Current Issues and Challenges Political science and Public Administration wing, DDE, Annamalai University, Chidambaram 2016 International Seminar
6 Redefining National Security: India’s Growing Concern for Food Security’ Internal Security Framework of India: Policies, Issues and Challenges P.G. Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur 2017 National Seminar
7 Land Acquisition in India: A joint venture of state and Civil Society can be the way forward Civil Society and State: An Interface Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 2017 International seminar
8 Development- induced Displacement, R&R and Human Rights: Where do we situate the Indigenous People Industrialization, Social Exclusion and The Rights of Indigenous People P.G. Department of Sociology, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur 2017 National Seminar
9 Sub-Regional Mobilization in Odisha: Western- Odisha in Retrospect Odisha 2036: Society and Politics Odisha Political Science Association and Department of Political Science, Ravenshaw University, Cuttck 2017 International Conference
10 Indo-Japan relations beyond Economic Development: A growing need to share R&R experiences’ Indo-Japan Relations: Issues and Challenges Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar 2018 International Seminar
11 Development- induced displacement and Human rights in India: Retrospect and Prospect’ Human Rights: Prospects and Challenges Department of Political Science, Attabira College, Attabira (Sambalpur University) 2018 State Level Seminar
12 “Exploring Women’s Voice in Development-induced Displacement and Protest Movements: A review” Status of Women in India: Role of the state and Civil society” Centre for Women’s Studies, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam 2018 National Seminar
13 “Agricultural Land Acquisition and Impacts on the Status of Indian Women: A study of Haryana” “Women in Contemporary social realm: New Predicament and Emerging strategies” Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur on 27th and 28th Feb 2019 2019 National Seminar
14 “Revisiting the Politics of Development and Land Acquisition in India: The Ghosts of Hirakud and Basantpur, Odisha” “Politics, Development and Marginalised Groups in Odisha” PG Department of Political Science Rayagada Autonomus College, Rayagada, Odisha on 25th and 26th June 2019. 2019 National Seminar
15 “Developments, Democratic Rights and Discontent: The Land Acquisition and fate of Peasantry in Rural Haryana” “Emergence of New India in a Globalized World” P.G. Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur, Odisha on 2nd and 3rd March 2020 2020 National Seminar
16 ‘How Inclusive Higher Education and Scholarship as a means of Affirmative Action: An Indian Experience’ “Inclusive Education: Need & Challenges” organized by Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India during 17th - 18th December, 2021 2021 International Virtual conference
17 ‘How Inclusive the scholarship in Access and Retention of Marginalised Students in Higher Education: A Case Study in India’ Indian Anthropology Congress-2022 Department of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad in collaboration with Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists on 21-23 February 2022 2022 National Conference
18 ‘Land Grab practices and Food Security Concerns in India: Patterns, Repercussion and Way Out’ ‘Debating National Security: A Human Security Perspective’ School of Political Science, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha on 23rd and 24th December 2022 2022 National Seminar
19 Implication of Covid 19 on International Migration: Emerging Scenario in Post-Covid World Order Changing Dynamics of Economic and Financial Sector: Issues and Challenges for Sustainable Development' Department of Economics Birla School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 3rd and 4th March 2023 2023 National Conference


D. Orientation/Refresher/ Short term Courses /Workshop/Training Programme attended:
Sl. No. Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration International /National / State /Regional / College or University Level
1 Ten Days Research Methodology Workshop ICSSR Maulana Azad National Urdu University on 1st March to 10th March, 2016 National
2 Ten Days Research Methodology Workshop ICSSR Institute of Advanced study in Education, Andhra University on 2nd May to 11th May 2016 National
3 National Workshop on “R” -R-Programming UGC A.S.D Govt Degree College for Women, Kakinada on 16 February 2019 National
4 ARPIT Online Refresher Course in “Research Methodology for Social Science Teachers” SWAYAM University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad on SWAYAM platform in March 2019. National
5 ‘Faculty Induction Program’ UGC HRDC, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad from 19th October to 17th November, 2020. National


E. Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme Organized:
Sl. No. Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International /National / State /Regional / College or University Level
1 “Comparison of Fiction of Modern Tamil and Telugu” Sahitya Academy, Yanam Dr. S.R.K. Govt. Arts College, Yanam on 31st Oct. 2019 National Seminar
2 Two-day NAAC Sponsored National Workshop on “Quality Assessment, Sustenance and Enhancement-A Journey with NAAC” NAAC Dr. S.R.K. Govt. Arts College, Yanam on 27th & 28th Feb. 2020 National Workshop


F. Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies/Committees
Sl. No. Name of the Body/Society/Committees Nature of Affiliation
1 Odisha Association of Political Science Annual Member
2 Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur, Odisha Academic Counsellor for B.A. and M.A. Political Science
3 IGNOU Study Centre, Panchayat College, Bargarh, Odisha Academic Counsellor for B.A. and M.A. Political Science during 2017-18


G. Achievements / Awards:
Sl. No. Details of award / Prize Year Contribution
1 UGC Junior Research Fellowship 2015 Awarded JRF
2 UGC National Eligibility Test 2015 Qualified UGC NET
3 Gold Medal 2013 First Class First in MA Political Science, Utkal University, 2011-2013
4 BA Political Science Topper 2011 First Class First in BA Political Science, Sambalpur University, 2009-2011


H. Extra/Extension Work:
Sl. No. Details of the Activities Year Position held
1 RTI Cell, Govt. Women’s College, Balangir 2023-present Public Information Officer
2 College Website, Govt. Women’s College, Balangir 2023-present Officer-in-charge
3 Examination, Govt. Women’s College, Balangir April 2024 Centre Superintendent, 6th Semester Exam.
4 NAAC & UGC, Govt. Women’s College, Balangir 2023-present Member
5 Department of Physical Education, Dr. S.R.K. Govt. Arts College, Yanam 2018-2023 Director-in-charge
6 INFLIBNET Dr. SRK Government Arts College, Yanam 2021-2023 Co-ordinator
7 IQAC Dr. SRK Government Arts College, Yanam 2020-2023 Assistant Co-ordinator
8 CBSC Implementation Committee, Dr. SRK Government Arts College, Yanam 2019-2023 Member
9 Women Empowerment Committee Dr. SRK Government Arts College, Yanam 2021-2022 Member
10 SWAYAM and MOOCs Dr. SRK Government Arts College, Yanam 2020-21 Co-ordinator
11 Ek Bharat Shrestra Bharat Club Dr. SRK Government Arts College, Yanam 2020-21 Member
12 NAAC Committee Dr. SRK Government Arts College, Yanam 2019-2021 Member
13 Research Committee, Dr. SRK Government Arts College, Yanam 2019-20 Member
14 Literary Club Dr. SRK Government Arts College, Yanam 2019-20 Member
15 Fine Arts Committee Dr. SRK Government Arts College, Yanam 2019-20 Member
16 Career Guidance and Placement cell, Dr. SRK Govt. Arts College, Yanam 2018-2020 Member
17 Hostel Management in Larambha College, Larambha 2017-18 Deputy Superintendent
18 Students’ Union, Larambha College, Larambha 2016-18 Advisor



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