2023-24
Seminars/ other activities
- Theme : New Paradigms of Governance held on 8th 2023 at Swosti Grand, Bhubaneswar. The speakers were: Shri Prasanna Kumar Mishra, (IAS retd.) & Prof. Satya Narayan Misra, Dean, KIIT School of Management, KIIT University, Theme presentation by Dr. Chitra Kanungo, Vice Chairperson
- Present Global Turmoil: Its Impact on Indian Economy, held on 9th January 2024 at Hotel Kalinga Ashok, Bhubaneswar. Speakers were Prof. Sudhakar Panda, President, Indian Economic Association, Prof. Kumara Bara Das, Advisor to World Bank, Theme presentation by Sri S.C. Hota (IAS retd. ) , Former Chairman, IIPA RB, Odisha
Collaborative Seminars
- Relevance of Gandhism in the Contemporary World held on 2nd October 2023 at Buddha Mandir, Bhubaneswar in collaboration with Citizens for Collective Action for Education & Social Change
- Theme- ‘Freedom, Equality and Justice for All’ held on 11th 2023 in collaboration with Odisha Police Academy, Bhubaneswar
- Essay & Debate Competition among university and college students was held on 10th December 2023
2022-23
Seminars/ Webinars/ Conference/Workshop
- Members’ Annual Conference-2022 (March 30, 2022)
- “Civil Service in India : Road Ahead” (April 21, 2022)
- Madhusudan Das : An Architect of Modern Odisha (April 28, 2022)
- Buddhist Heritage in Odisha (May 24, 2022)
- Nourished India : Empowered India (June 06, 2022)
- Self knowing to self Realisation (July 12, 2022)
- Annual Theme Journal Release (July 17, 2022)
- Sustainable Tribal’s Development in Odisha (July 17, 2022)
- Individual liberty and Freedom of Speech: Foundation of Democracy (Aug.13, 2022)
- Fundamental Duties : Backbone of our Constitution (Aug.14, 2022)
- Prelude Conference on India Emerging as a Global Leader (Sept.24, 2022)
- Individual Liberty and Freedom of Speech: Foundation of Democracy.
- “Peace, Justice &Human Rights for Crating Sustainable Societies” (Nov.05, 2022)
- Annual Essay Competition on “India Emerging as a Global Leader” (Nov.14, 2022)
- Annual Debate Competition on “Is India Emerging as a Global Leader” (Dec.03, 2022)
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and India’s Freedom Struggle (Dec.04, 2022)
- Members’ Annual Conference -2023- Hon’ble Governor of Odisha Prof. Ganeshi Lal Jee had grace the occasion as Chief Guest. (Dec.04, 2022)
2021-22
Seminars/ Webinars/ Conference/Workshop
- Seminar on ‘Smart city Mission” – 28.8.2021
- Webinar on “Post pandemic Economy’ – 4.09.2021
- Annual General Body Meeting – 19.9.2021
- Webinar on “Atmanirbhar Bharat: Various Dimensions” – 6.10 2021
- Webinar on “Industrial Revolution 4.0 Implication & Challenges in India” – 31.10.2021
- Webinar on “Post Pandemic economy” – 4.11.2021
- Seminar on”Pandit Nehru, the Architect of Modern India” – 14.11.2021
- Webinar on “Creating Leadership with winning Habit” – 21.11.2021
- Seminar on “Public Administration in 21st Century : Challenges & Options for India” – 3.12.2021
- Webinar on Observance of World Human Rights Day “Contemporary Human Rights Scenario and Future Perspective”
- Webinar on “Odisha Maritime Heritage and Citizen’s Responsibility” – 23.1.2022
- Webinar on “Management Lessons from Mahabharat” – 20.2.2022
- Members’ Annual Conference’ – 30.3.2022
2020-21
Seminars/ Webinars/ Conference/Workshop
- Webinar on “Online Education” (June 2020)
- Webinar on “Judicial Reforms” (Aug. 2020)
- Webinar on “N.E.P. 2020” (Sept. 2020)
- Webinar on “Managemen of Pandemic” (Oct. 2020)
- Webinar on “Skill Developmnent, Issues, Challenges and Opportunities” (Nov. 2020)
- Webinar on “Corporate Social Responsibility Relevance Today” (Dec. 2020)
- Members’ Annual Conference (Jan. 2021)
- Seminar on “India Into A Post Pandemic World” (Feb. 2021)
- Seminar on “Criminal Justice Reforms in India” (March 2021)
2019-20
Seminars/ Webinars/ Conference/Workshop
- Seminar on “Electoral Reforms”. (August 20, 2019)
- Seminar on “Impact of Climate Change and Global Warming” (Sept 02, 2019)
- Seminar on “Good Governance and United Nation Sustainable Goal (Sept 19, 2019)
- Seminar on “Challenges Before Indian Economy (Oct 26, 2019)
- Seminar on “Role of Media in Public Administration (Nov 11, 2019)
- Seminar on “Contemporary Human Rights Situations (Dec.10, 2019)
- Annual Conference (Jan.29, 2020)
- Seminar on “Governance Reform in Odisha” (Feb.22, 2020)
- Prashasan 2017-18/2018-19.
- Annual Journal on the Topic: “Electoral Reform in India”.
2018-19
Seminars/ Webinars/ Conference/Workshop
- Seminar on “Heritage Management in Odisha”. (April 23, 2018)
- Seminar on “Relevance of Open and Distance Learning in Odisha” (July 30, 2018)
- Seminar on “Human rights Vulnerability to Food insecurity (Aug. 30, 2018)
- Seminar on “Role of Digital Technology in Governance (Sept.10, 2018)
- Seminar on “Governance Ethics and Grievance Redressal (Oct.12, 2018)
- Seminar on “Constitutional Governance” (Dec.27, 2018)
- Seminar on “Is Media Mirror of the Society?” (Jan.21, 2019)
- Seminar on “Gandhi and His Ideas” (Feb.22, 2019)
- Annual Journal on the Topic: “Environmental Pollution: Challenges Ahead.
- Essay and Debate Competition.
2017-18
Seminars/ Webinars/ Conference/Workshop
- Seminar on “Climate Change”. (May 26, 2018)
- Seminar on Human Right, the role of Police, Public Servant and civil Society.
- Seminar on “Ethics in Governance”. ( Sept. 18, 2017)
- Seminar on “Raising a Pool of Professionals. ( Oct. 30, 2017)
- Seminar on “Micro Finance and Poverty Alleviation.” ( Feb.8, 2018)
- Seminar on “Heritage Management in Odisha”. ( April 23, 2018)
- Prashasan ( Compilation of Seminars )
- Journal on the Topic: “Dynamics of Indian Federalism”. (Jan. 28, 2018)
- Annual Essay Competition.
- Annual Debate Competition.
2016-17
Seminars/ Webinars/ Conference/Workshop
- Prelude Seminar on Strengthening of Ethical and Moral Values in Governance. (Sept. 2016)
- Seminar on Civil Services: Issues and Challenges. (Jan. 16, 2017)
- Seminar on Union Budget. (Mar. 3, 2017)
- Seminar on Organization and Administrative Management in the Armed Forces. (Mar. 24, 2017)
- Discussion on Current State of Indo- Pak Relations. (Oct. 26, 2016)
- Discussion on GST- Need of the Hour Which was addressed by former Finance Minister of State Sri Panchanan kanungo. (July 2016)
- Discussion on collaborative Programme with IIMC, Dhenkanal. (Nov. 8, 2016)
2014-15
Seminars/ Webinars/ Conference/Workshop
- Seminar on Hospitality and Tourism Development in Odisha.
- Symposium on Union Budget 2014 by Prof. Baidyanath Mishra, Eminent Economist.
- Seminar on Governance and Development.
- Prelude Seminar on Trends in Centre State Relations. Shri Tathagata Satapathy, M.P. addressed the members. (18 Sept. 2014)
- Seminar on India’s Defence preparedness. (19 Sept. 2014)
- Discussion on Administering Tribal Areas. (30 Oct. 2014)
- Seminar on Foreign Policy in India in the Present Context. Shri S.C. Mishra and Shri Abasar Beuria, former Ambassador to Madagaskar were the speakers.
- The Centre for Human Rights of the Branch organized a programme on Human Rights sponsored by Odisha Human Rights Commission. Justice Bira Kishore Mishra, Chairman of the Commission addressed the members.
- Members annual conference 2014 was held on 30 Dec. 2014. Shri Gokul Chandra Pati, IAS, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Odisha was the Chief Guest.
- Seminar on Housing for All in collaboration with Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies. (28 Jan. 2015)
- The Centre for Human Rights of the Branch organized a seminar on Human Rights and Media in collaboration with Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal. Shri B.B. Mishra, Chairman of the Branch presided over the function.
- Special Lecture on Planning Past and Future by Prof. Nilakantha Rath. (15 Feb. 2015)
- The Branch regularly publishes its Annual Journal on Smart Governance Emerging Dimension edited by Dr. Chitra Kanungo which was released by Dr. Prakash Sarangi, Vice Chancellor, Ravenshaw University.
- Sixth volume of `Prasashan’ which is the seminar presentations made by erudite scholars and speakers who present their paper on the various subjects was released in the AGM.
2012-13
Seminars/ Webinars/ Conference/Workshop
- Seminar on Financial inclusion in Indian Economy. Mr. Haroon Rashid Khan, Dy. Governor, Reserved Bank of India was the speaker. (30 June 2012)
- Seminar on Judicial Accountability and Social Responsibility. (July 2012)
- An international issue of the 21st century namely Arab spring, people’s upsurge in Arab and African countries and its effect on public governance was organized. (Aug. 2012)
- Administration of Urban Development and Urban Service Delivery.
- Seminar on Indian Sports at Cross Roads. (8 Oct. 2012)
- Seminar on United States pivot policy Strategy towards South Asia. Prof. Carolle Barrett, University of Mary North Dakota, USA was the speaker. (8 Nov. 2012)
- Workshop on Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan. (18 Nov. 2012)
- Annual Members Conference was held on 8 Dec. 2012. Shri H.s. Brahma, Election Commissioner of India was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Shri Brahma felicitated the winners of the annual essay competition and released the thematic journal on Civil Society and Participatory Democracy.
- 64th World Human Rights Day a symposium on Gender Justice & Human Rights. (10 Dec. 2012)
- Shri Vinod Ra, CAG of India addressed in a special seminar on Probity and Accountability in Governance. (20 Jan. 2013)
- Seminar on Foreign Direct Investment in Multi Brand Retail. (21 Jan. 2013)
- Seminar on Paid News & the credibility of Media at stake. (29 Jan. 2013)
- Seminar on Human Rights issues of People & the Security personnel in ultra left Extremist Region. (13 Feb. 2013)
- 14. Seminar on Union Budget 2013 (4 March, 2013)
2011-12
Seminars/ Webinars/ Conference/Workshop
- Seminar on “Corruption as a Road block to Good Governance”. (28 June 2011)
- Seminar on “Psychology of Militant Jihadi”. (29 July, 2011)
- Seminar on “Indigenous issues Global Perspectives”. (11 Aug. 2011)
- Seminar on “Growth and Employment in Indian Context”. (26 Aug. 2011)
- Workshop on “Role of Panchayat Bodies in Rural Development since 1959”. (18 Sept. 2011)
- Seminar on “Parliamentary Federal model in India – Issues and Challenges”. (27 Oct. 2011)
- Seminar on “Globalisation and Consumer Rights”. (27 Nov. 2011)
- The Branch observed the 63rd World Human Rights Day by organizing a symposium on Human Rights of the Migrant Labour. (10 Dec. 2011)
- The Branch organized Members Annual Conference and H.E. the Governor of Odisha Shri Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare was Chief Guest on the occasion. (17 Dec. 2011)
- Seminar on “Demographic Challenges to Urban Livelihood”. (16 Jan. 2012)
- Seminar on “The Role of Media in Civil Society”. (27 Jan. 2012)
- A special lecture meeting on “Economic Ethics in Public Policy”. (11 Feb. 2012)
- Workshop on “Forest Rights Act 2006 – Issues and Challenges”. (19 Feb. 2012)
- 14. Seminar on “Union Budget 2012-13”. (22 March, 2012)
2010-11
Seminars/ Webinars/ Conference/Workshop
- Right to Education Act – Its Dimensions and Constraints. (24 May, 2010)
- Citizen Centric Governance. (11 June, 2010)
- Kashmir Conflict & Resolution. (23 July, 2010)
- Heritage Management – Orissa. (7 August, 2010)
- Workshop on ‘Dynamics of Urban Governance, Orissa’ sponsored by Deptt. Of Housing & Urban Development, Govt. of Orissa. (22 August, 2010)
- Reservation and Inclusive Growth. (24 Sept. 2010)
- Workshop on ‘Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act’ sponsored by Dept. of Panchayati Raj, Govt. of Orissa. (10 Oct. 2010)
- Energy Security and India’s Foreign Policy. (25 Nov. 2010)
- Responsibility of Civil Society in a Democracy. (29 Nov. 2010)
- A Seminar on `Human Rights and Civil Society’ was organized on 62nd Human Rights Day. (10 Dec. 2010)
- Members’ Annual Conference was held on 19 Dec. 2010.
- Media and Social Responsibility. (12 Jan. 2011)
- A Seminar on `Governance and Sustainable Environment’ in collaboration with P.G. Dept. of Political Science, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack. (25 Jan. 2011)
- Constraints and Implementation of PESA Act 1996. (5 Feb. 2011) 15. Electoral Reforms in India. (21 Feb. 2011) 16. Budget 2011-2012. (7 March, 2011)
- Corporate Social Responsibility. (12 March, 2011)
- A Seminar on `Development Challenges & Human Rights in Orissa Context’ in collaboration with P.G. Deptt. of Social Science, Fakirmohan University, Balasore. (25 March, 2011)
- Annual Journal `Tourism Perspective in State Development’. 20. Report of Workshop on `Dynamics of Urban Governance Orissa’.
- Report of Workshop `Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act’.
- Book on `Tourism Perspective in State Development’.
- `PRASASAN’ – Seminar Presentation 2009-2010.
- After additions of 94 new books, the total number of books in the Library is 736. It is also subscribing for Economic & Political weekly