Saturday, August 3, 2013

First meeting of the research committee and Advisory Board

RESOLUTION AND MINUTES OF DISCUSSION 

Date 04.03.2013

The 1st  meeting of the research committee and Advisory Board was held in the office of 
the Dr. S.K.Tamotia, Director General and Chairperson of the Political Harmony.   Dr. Tamotia 
chaired the session.

The following members were presents :-

1. Prof. R.K.Jena, Sr. most Former Prof. of Commerce Utkal University.
2. Prof. F.M.Sahoo, Former Prof. & Head of the Deptt. of Psychology, Utkal University, (Prof. of Research XIMB).
3. Prof. Pradyot Kr. Pradhan, Prof. of Commerce, Utkal University. 
4. Prof. Nabaneeta Rath, Prof. & HOD, Sociology, Utkal University 
5. Prof. S.P.Pattnaik, Former Vice Chancellor Fakir Mohan University & HOD, PMIR, Utkal University. 
6. Prof. B.B.Mohanty, Former Prof. & HOD PMIR, Utkal University
7. Prof. S.N.Mishra, Former Prof. & HOD Political Science, Utkal University & Prof. of KIIT University.
8. Prof. B.N.Satpathy, Prof. & HOD Political Science, Utkal University.
9. Prof. P.K.Sarkar, Prof. of Law, Utkal University.
10. Prof. Bijayini Mohanty, Sr. Prof of Public Administration, Utkal University. 
11. Prof. H.K.Swain, Prof. & Dean (Research), BCCM, Bhubaneswar & Former Prof. & HOD PMIR, Utkal University. 
12. Prof. G.P.Das, Former Prof. of Philosophy, Utkal University. 
13. Prof. R.N.Patnaik, Former Prof. of Law, Utkal University & Prof. of Law SOA University. 
14. Prof. (Mrs.) Sujata Mangaraj, Dean RCM, Bhubaneswar – Special Invitee. 

At the outset Dr. S.K.Tamotia welcome the members with his self introduction. He also 
presented a full picture of Bharatiya Vidya Bahvan and its various academic, research activities 
undertaken by Bhavan in India and abroad. Dr. Tamotia explained the purpose of the meeting 
as the Chairperson and urged the members of the research committee and Advisory Board to 
throw light on different Areas of research to be explored with ultimate objective to support the 
Political Harmony. 

Prof. H.K.Swain introduced all the members with their vast research experience in their 
respective super specialization areas. 

Prof. F.M. Sahoo opened the discussion on present trend of interdisciplinary research 
and the development of measurement tools and their application in social sciences. He 
proposed to take up the research project on “Policy Implications on Aged People” which is 
having bearing on psychological age, generation gap, value system with old people different 
from young people. He also suggested operational measures taking the characteristics of 
youth and adults as the parameters of research. This will contribute towards Policy making at 
Goverment level. 

Prof. (Mrs.) Bijayini Mohanty proposed, “There is close proximity of society with women 
and youth participation in local administration and governance”. She suggested more utilization 
of young generation for governance which can bring harmony in both politics and society. 
Prof. P.K.Sarkar has proposed the problem of “Land acquisition and conflict in new 
industrialization process”. It involves payment of compensation, development, violation of 
human rights and social bondage which is a burning researchable topic in odisha with particular 
reference to Vedanta, Posco and TATA.
Prof. B.Satpathy suggested to undertake research on “Gandhian Philosophy with 
integration of society for social harmony to reduce disparity in society”. This can be done on 
normative basis of research. 

Prof. S.N.Mishra stated with “Buddhist Studies and its contribution to harmony in 
society to reduce class and caste war for social integration”. He suggested “Ratna Gir, Lalit Gir” 
may be taken for research area to study with cultural frame work.

Prof. (Mrs.) B.B.Mohanty suggested social and economic harmony can be with “Self help 
group” and guide the researchers. 

Prof. (Mrs.) S.P.Patnaik suggested “Women empowerment in rural area” with reference 
to common feature in religion. She also suggested there is the alienation of youth to religion 
which can be undertaken as research projects for Harmonious ideas in diversity.  

Prof. R.N.Pattnaik suggested “Human rights violation in family victim in rural pockets” or 
money laundering practices vis-à-vis rural banks in rural areas in Parlakhemundi Dist of Odisha.

Prof. (Mrs.) Navaneetha Rath suggested that the study of “Child Poverty  with special 
reference to child labour with economic, social, security index and prosperity Index (well being 
Index) along with their deprivation and synchronization of resilience and vulnerability. 

Prof. P.K.Pradhan suggested a study on “Identity crises with youth” and the “Regional 
disparity in the state” as the researchable topic. 

Prof. G.P.Das suggested research on applied ethics, value system and social belief in the 
present context of degeneration social values may be taken up as a research topic. He also 
suggested the following topics / areas:- 

a. Democracy at work in India today.

b. Empowering the common man : Reality or Ruse

c. Development Projects in India: Who Benefits?

d. Globalization with Human Face : The Indian Syndrome

e. Social Justice in India and Media.

f. Indian constitution as Social Justice: Awards and Achievements. 

Prof. R.K.Jena suggested there is need for study on “Conflict Management” because of 

generation gap. Thus “Educational harmony” is necessary in the present context. He suggested 

five areas of study to bridge the gap in two generations - a comparative analysis: (i) punctuality 

(ii) sincerity and commitment (iii) hard work (iv) discipline (v) morality, as the parameters of 

study. 

Prof. H.K.Swain suggested research on subject which disturbs the young employed 
couples; “Work life balance vis-à-vis Family life”.

Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Managaraj a special invitee expressed her keenness to join the 
research work. She has suggested “Integration of Human Values in Education” to bring Social 
and Political Harmony. 

The Chairman suggested that the proposal be submitted in the programme sent on 
13.02.2013 (copy enclosed). It was unanimously agreed that the proposal will be sent to 
undersigned before month end. Chairman further suggested the progress of research can be 
discussed in such type of meetings in every month which will also provide a forum for mutual 
discussions and benefits. 

The meeting concluded with vote of thanks by Prof. H.K.Swain who offered thanks for 
full participation by the members. 

(Dr. S.K.Tamotia)
Chairperson
Political Harmony

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