Department Profile- Odia
Overview
The Department of Odia is dedicated to fostering a deep understanding of society, culture, and human behavior through quality teaching and innovative research. It offers undergraduate programs that emphasize both theoretical knowledge and practical application in several areas such as social change, social development, gender studies, rural and urban Odia, Odia of health, education, environment and disaster management, globalization and development, and family and kinship studies. The department strives to cultivate critical thinking, social awareness, and research aptitude among students, preparing them for diverse careers in academia, civil services, social work, and development sectors. Through seminars, fieldwork, and workshops, the department promotes experiential learning and contributes to addressing contemporary social issues. Guided by its vision of creating socially responsible citizens, the Department of Odia remains committed to advancing knowledge and encouraging active participation in shaping a just, inclusive, and harmonious society.
Courses with seats
Odia
Seats-32
HOD information
- Jaya Shankar Bhoi
Assistant Professor in Odia
- Lingraj Sahu
Assistant Professor in Odia