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Department of Economics

The Department of Economics at Burla NAC College, Burla is a vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment that fosters critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of economic principles. The department offers both +2 and bachelor’s degree in economics that provides various career aspirations. The core objectives are to provide rigorous training in economic theory and practice, equipping students with the analytical skills necessary to address complex economic challenges in an increasingly interconnected world. The department prides itself on its experienced faculty, who bring both real-world knowledge and academic expertise to the classroom. The department is committed to excellence in teaching, organizing seminars and conferences, and engaging meaningfully with the community.

Dr. Padmanabha Hota
DesignationLecturerDepartmentEconomics
QualificationsMA, M.Phil, PhDResearch Area/ SpecializationEnvironmental and Natural Resource Economics
Teaching Experience (Years and Months)8 Years  
Publications (Latest four)
  • PadmanabhaHota and Bhagirath Behera (2019). Extraction of mineral resources and regional development outcomes: Empirical evidence from Odisha, India. The Extractive Industries and Society, 6, 267-278.
  • PadmanabhaHota (2016). Extraction of mineral resources and socio-economic-environmental implications in Odisha: A District level analysis. Man and Development, 38 (4), 113-130.
  • PadmanabhaHota and Bhagirath Behera (2016). Opencast coal mining and sustainable local livelihood in Odisha, India. Mineral Economics, 29, 1-13.
  • PadmanabhaHota and Bhagirath Behera (2015). Coal mining in Odisha: An analysis of impacts on agricultural production and human health. The Extractive Industries and Society, 2, 683-693.
Seminar/Workshop (Latest four)

Papers Presented at Conferences

  • PadmanabhaHota and Bhagirath Behera. (2018). “Coal Mining, Community Development and Livelihood Changes in Odisha, India” paper presented at the 54th Annual Conference of The Indian Econometric Society (TIES) held at Sri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu, March 07-09, 2018.
  • PadmanabhaHota and Bhagirath Behera. (2016). “Mineral Extraction Regional Development Outcomes: Empirical Evidences from Odisha, India” paper presented at the 53rd Annual Conference of The Indian Econometric Society (TIES) held at National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar, December 22-24, 2016.
  • PadmanabhaHota and Bhagirath Behera. (2016). “Mineral Extraction and Changes in Socioeconomic Indicators in Odisha, India” paper presented at the National Seminar on Planning, Inclusive Growth and Human Development at Department of Economics, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, March 11-12, 2016.
  • PadmanabhaHota and Bhagirath Behera. (2014). “An Economic Analysis of Impact of Coal Mining in Odisha” paper presented at the 51st Annual Conference of The Indian Econometric Society (TIES) held at Department of Economics and Centre for Research in Economic Change, Punjabi University, Patiala, December 12-14, 2014.

Research Methodology Courses and Training Programmes

  • Participated in “Twelfth 2-week Refresher course in Public Economics” organized by National Institute for Public Finance and Policy, New Delhi, December 17-28, 2018.
  • Participated in Faculty Development Programme (FDP) in “Econometrics and Game Theory” organized by Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, May 23, 2017- June 7, 2017.
  • Participated in “Data Processing Course for Social Scientists” organized by Council for Social Development, Hyderabad and sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi from December 5- 18, 2007.
Somnath Biswal
DesignationLecturerDepartmentEconomics
QualificationsM.AResearch Area/ SpecializationNA
Teaching Experience (Years and Months)9 Years  
Publications (Latest four)
  • ସମୀକ୍ଷା “ଅପସରାରଅଭିଶାପ – ଜନ୍ମେଜୟବାବୁ ” ସୃଜନସ୍ବପ୍ନ, ISSN2394-4794, VOLUME-23, ISSUE-III, April-June-2024
Seminar/Workshop (Latest four)

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Mrs. Niharika Sahu
DesignationLecturerDepartmentEconomics
QualificationsM.A., B.EdResearch Area/ SpecializationMathematical Economics
Teaching Experience (Years and Months)9 Years  
Publications (Latest four)

NA

Seminar/Workshop (Latest four)

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