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PROFILE OF
POST GRAUATE DEPARTMENT
OF
WILDLIFE AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
FOR NAAC
NORTH ORISSA UNIVERSITY
SRIRAM CHANDRA VIHAR,TAKATPUT,BARIPADA
MAYURBHANJ,PIN-757003,ODISHA
Evaluation Report of the P.G. Department of Wildlife and Biodiversity
Conservation, North Orissa University
1. Name of the Department: P.G. Department of Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation
2. Year of establishment: 2002
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
Yes, Faculty of Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation
4. Names of programmes offered (P.G., M. Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated
Ph.D., D. Sc., D.Litt. etc.):
M.Sc. (Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation)
5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved:
The Department is involved in interdisciplinary Ph.D. programme in Life Sciences
involving the Departments of Botany, Zoology, Remote sensing & Geographic Information
System, Master of Computer Application, etc. of this University and also students of
relevant subjects from other Universities.
6. Courses in collaboration with other University, industries, foreign institutions, etc. NA
7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons : NA
8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit System:
Semester with Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in P.G.
9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments: Botany,
Zoology and Remote Sensing and GIS of the University.
10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate
Professors/Asst. Professors/others) :
Post Sanctioned# Filled Actual (including CAS & MPS)
Professor - - -
Associate Professor
(Reader)
2 2 -
Assistant Professor
(Lecturer)
- - -
Others - - -
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,
experience and research under guidance:
a) Existing Faculty Profile :
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of
years
experience
No. of Ph.D.
and M.Phil.
guided in
last 4 years
Dr Srustidhar Rout M.Sc., Ph.D. Reader Ethnobotany,
Medicinal
plants,
Biodiversity and
Wildlife Biology
13+ Ph.D.- 01
(submitted)
Dr Rabindra
Kumar Mishra M.Sc., Ph.D. Reader Terrestrial
Ecology
(Phytosociology,
litter
decomposition,
Regeneration
and Population
ecology)and
Aquatic Ecology
12+ Ph.D.-01
(Awarded)
+01
(Continued)
b) Faculty Profile of staff Resigned / Retired : NA
Year Retired
or
Resign
Name Qualification Desig-
nation
Speciali-
zation
Status (present
occupation, if
any)
No. of
Ph.D.
students
awarded
12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors :
A. Visiting Fellows: NA
B. Adjunct Faculty: NA
C. Emeritus Professors: NA
D. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty, programme-wise information
: NA
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty, programme-wise information: NA
14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio :
P.G. : 10: 1
M. Phil : NA
Ph.D. : NA
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned,
filled and actual :NA
Post Sanctioned Filled Actual
Lab Technician - - -
Office Assistant - - -
Gardener - - -
Sweeper - - -
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies:
Sl No Research thrust areas
1 Wildlife Ecology
2 Terrestrial Ecology (Phytosociology, Regeneration and
Litter decomposition)
3 Ethno Botany and Medicinal Plants
4 NTFPs
5 Biodiversity Conservation
6 Herpetology
7 Aquatic Ecology
8 Human –Animal Conflict
9 Biodiversity Monitoring and Assessment
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding
agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies,
project title and grants received project-wise:
a) National :
Sl.
No
Title of the Project Funding
Agency
Amoun
t (Rs.
in
Lakhs)
Duratio
n
Principal
Investigator
1 Management Action Plan of
Padmotola Wetland of Nilgiri
CD Block under Balasore
District.
Forest
Department,
Govt. of
Odisha
1.15 1 Year Dr R. K.
Mishra
2 Assessment of Herpeto faunal
diversity and distribution in
Hadgarh Wildlife sanctuary,
Odisha
Forest
Department,
Govt. of
Odisha
0.6 6 months Dr. S.D. Rout
3 Study of Socio economy of
Nesa Wetland of Rairangpur
Forest Division.
Forest
Department,
Govt. of
Odisha
0.6 6 months Dr R. K.
Mishra
b) International: NIL
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received : NA
a) National Collaboration b) International Collaboration
Title of
the
Project
Collabo
rative
Institut
e
Grants
Received
(Rs. in
Lakhs)
Title of the
Project
Collaborative
Institute
Grants
Received
(in Lakhs)
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR,
AICTE, etc.; total grants received : NA
Sl.
No.
Funded
under Duration
Grant received
(in lakhs)
Status
(Ongoing/Completed)
1
2
20. Research facility / centre with:
State recognition: Yes (Forest Department, Govt. of Odisha)
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate
bodies: None
22. Publications: (Appendix-1 for details)
A. Number of papers published in Peer Reviewed Journals (National/
International):
18/11
B. Number of papers published in Non-Peer Reviewed Journals (National/
International): NA
C. Number of papers published in the Conference Proceedings (National/
International): 06
D. Monographs : NIL
E. Chapters in Edited Books (National): 07
F. Chapters in Edited Books (International): 01
G. Books with ISBN with details of publishers: 04
Rout, S. and H. N. Thatoi (2011). Medicinal Plants: Ethnomedicine and Biotechnological
Potential. Biotech Books, New Delhi. Pp: 1-407; ISBN: 978-81-7622-237-2.
Mohapatra, U.B., H.K. Sahu, A.K. Biswal and S.D. Rout (2012). Coastal Biodiversity of
Undivided Balasore District. Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai. Pp;1-106;
ISBN:978-93-5097-126-0.
Mishra, R.K., A.K. Nayak, H.K. Sahu and H.K. Palei (2016). Ecology of Similipal Biosphere
Reserve. Daya Publishing House and Astralint International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. Pp:1-
183; ISBN: 978-93-5124-262-8.
Sahu, H. K., J. Sethy and R. K. Mishra (2015). Methods for Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation.
Himalayan Publishing House, New Delhi. ISBN:978-93-5202-849-8.
H. Number listed in International Database : (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, Google Scholar etc.): 20 (Web of Knowledge/
Web of Science)
I. Citation Index – range: 0-50 (SCI), Average : NA
J. SNIP: NA
K. SJR: NA
L. Impact Factor – range: NA(SJC), Average: NA
M. h-index: 5.5
23. Details of patents and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions /
Industries in India and abroad: Nil
26. Faculty serving in
a) National committees: NA
b) International committees: NIL
c) Editorial Boards : 01 (North Orissa University Journal of Science and Technology)
d) Any other (please specify): Reviewer of Journals like Journal of Forest Science,
UK; Journal of Research in Environment and Life Sciences, Delhi; International
Journal of Environmental Biology, Lucknow and Hindwai Publishing Corporation,
USA.
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/orientation programs,
workshops, training programs and similar programs):
Faculty undertaken followings during the period 2011-2015:
i. Number of orientation courses attended: 00
ii. Number of refresher courses attended : 00
iii. Number of training programme attended : 00
iv. Number of (National/International) conferences/seminars attended: 16/01
v. Number of workshops attended (National/ International) : 03/01
28. Student projects I. Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-
departmental projects : 92%
II. Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities Industry / institute: 8%
29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by
Faculty : Any best paper award
Sr. No. Faculty Award/Recognition
1. Dr R. K.
Mishra
Fellow of Eurasian Academy of Environmental Science on
1st November, 2014
Doctoral /Post-doctoral fellows : Nil
Sr. No. Doctoral Fellow Award/Recognition
Students :Nil
Sl. No. Name/number of the
student(s)
Award/Recognition
30. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (National/
International) with details of outstanding participants, if any:
Sl.
No.
Name Date Funded
by
Outstanding participants
1 National Seminar on
Biodiversity
Conservation and
Wildlife
Management
18-19
March,
2016
North
Orissa
University
Prof. K. K. Sharma , Vice –
Chancellor MDS University,
Ajmer
Prof. P. Das Mohapatra,
Vidyasagar University
Mr. S. K. Pattanaik, IFS, PCCF
(Retd.)
Mr. H. K. Bisht, IFS, RCCF
Prof A.K. Patra, Utkal Univ
Prof. P.K. Mohanty, Utkal Univ
Prof. A. Mohanty, OUAT
Dr L.A.K. Singh, Wildlife
Biologist
Dr S. Kar, Wildlife Biologist
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the Departments :NA
32. Student profile programme-wise:
Name
of the
Course
Year/
Semester
wise
Applica-
tions
received
Selected Appeared for
exam
Pass percentage
%
M.Sc. Male Female Male Female Male Female
2011-12 22 4 3 4 3 100 100
2012-13 44 9 3 8 3 100 100
2013-14 32 11 4 4 3 100 100
2014-15 32 08 11 8 8 100 100
2015-16 62 12 7 12 7 100 100
33. Diversity of Students:
Session Name of
the
prog-
ramme
% of students
from the same
University
% of students
from other
universities
within the State
% of students
from
Universities
outside the
State
% of
students
from other
countries
2011-12 M.Sc. 71.3 28.7 0 0
2012-13 M.Sc. 46.6 46.6 6.6 0
2013-14 M.Sc. 50 25 25 0
2014-15 M.Sc. 68.4 31.5 0 0
2015-16 M.Sc 21.05 68.4 10.5 0
34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defence Services examinations,
NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise:
Total:
Sl. No. Name Category Year
NIL NET 2011-15
35. Student progression :
Student progression Percentage against enrolled
P.G. to M. Phil. 2.8
P.G. to Ph. D. 13.8
Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral 00
Employed
Campus selection -
Other than campus recruitment 38
Entrepreneurs -
36. Diversity of staff:
Percentage of faculty who are graduates /Post-graduates
of the same University 100
From other universities within the State 0
From Universities from other States 50
From Universities outside the country NIL
37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the
assessment period : NA
38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to:
a) Library: 01 (Books- 50+; Journal subscribed – 00; Magazine-01).
b) Internet facilities for staff and students: Facilities extended to about 2 PCs for faculty
and students
c) Total number of classrooms: 02
d) Class rooms with ICT facility: 00
e) Students’ laboratories: 01
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates: A
List of doctoral students:
(a) From the host institution/university
Sr.
No.
Name of the doctoral
student
Ph. D.
(Awarded)
Ph. D
(ongoing)
Name of Faculty
(Supervisor)
(b) From other institutions/universities: NA
Sr.
No.
Name of the doctoral
student
Ph. D.
(Awarded)
Ph. D
(ongoing)
Name of Faculty
(Supervisor)
List of Research Associate/Teacher Fellow: 00
Sl. No. Name Designation Year Funding agency
40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university:
NIL
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new
programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology:
To update current needs of society and to enhance the knowledge of students.
42. Does the department obtain feedback from
a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does
the department utilize the feedback? : Yes
To improve the teaching
Modification of syllabus
Appreciation and encouragement of faculty
b. Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the
department utilize the feedback?:Yes
To satisfy regional needs
Importance to aspirations of students
To improve the teaching
Modification of syllabus
Appreciation and encouragement of faculty without bias
c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department
utilize the feedback? :
To develop the students skills.
For placement of the students.
Guiding students to qualify NET/ SLET.
Awareness programmes, like Biodiversity Conservation, Global Warming,
Pollution, Traditional knowledge, etc.
43.List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
Administration: 01
1. Mr. J. Jena, Co-Ordinator, WWF
2. Mr. S. Sethy, Orissa Police
Research/Scientist : 11
i) Dr S. R. Behera, Biologist Odisha Biodiversity Board
ii) Mr. J. Jena, Co-Ordinator, WWF
iii) Mr. A. K. Pradhan, WII
iv) Mr. A. Parida, ZSI
v) Mr. S. K. Das, WWF
vi) Mr. S. Behera, WTI
vii) Ms. S. Nayak, WWF
viii) Mr. M. Gogai, ZSI
ix) Mr. G. Ch. Das, WII
x) Bitupan Barua , WII
xi) Arjush Payra , ZSI
Lecturer: 07
1. Mrs. Smitarani Sheet, Nalagaja College, Jaleswar
2. Ms. Soumayashree Routray, Degree College Rourkela
3. Mr Bijay Kumar Sahu , Degrees Jupitor Science College
4. Ms Mitali M. Panda , + 2 Science College , Udala
5. Ms. Madhusmita Patra , +2 Science College, Basta
6. Mr Guru Shankar Udgata , Christ College , Cuttack
7. Mr Niladri Nandan Pati, SriRam Residential College, Soro
Odisha Forest Department (Field Biologist)
i) Mr. N. Palei ii) Mr. S. Mishra
iii) Mr. P. Mardaraj
iv) Dr R. Mohanta
v) Rudra Pradhan
vi) Barun Behera
vii) Himanshu Palei
viii)
Technical Officer/ Technician
1. Ms. Bhagya laxmi Jena, Dhenkanal College , Dhenkanal
44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops/
seminar) involving external experts: Conducted projects, seminars, special lectures on a
regular basis. A few of them are given below:
Year
Programme (special lectures /
Workshops / seminar)
Chief Speakers
2014 Wildlife Monitoring and
Assessment Mr. K. C. Pati, OFS (I)
2014 Saltwater Crocodile Conservation Dr S.K. Kar
2015 Tiger Conservation of Odisha Dr LAK Singh
2015 Wildlife Protection Act Mr. N. Mohanty, IFS
2016 Fish breeding and Migration Prof, A.K Patra
2016 Fish diseases Dr, Subhashree Shankar
45.List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.
Class room lecture
Use of modern teaching aids LCD/PPT presentation
Active board presentations
Demonstrations/Lab work/Project work
Field Tour
46.How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and
learning outcomes are monitored?:
The Department ensures the learning outcomes by conducting internal assessment, home
assignment, student interaction, Weekly field visit for identification of flora and fauna,
etc.
47.Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.
Wildlife week celebration on each year.
Weekly seminar by students and faculty members.
NSS work
48.Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.
Department organizes research seminar on every Saturday where faculty members
and research scholar will explore their research ideas.
Department organizes industrial visits, Protected areas like National parks,
Sanctuaries and Zoos.
Participation in Seminar/ Conference/ Workshops in India
49.State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies?
If yes, give details: NIL
50.Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge,
basic or applied:
Notable research achievements, publications in reputed journals
Research projects
Research projects of students for development of new ideas
51.Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the department:
Strength
1. Qualified and well trained young energetic faculty.
2. Competitive and updated Syllabi with compulsory project work in all levels.
3. Student and research laboratories with optimum infrastructure, internet and library
facilities.
4. Significant research output in terms of funded projects and publications.
5. Quality students input with high percentage of success rate in examination
6. Good teacher student and stakeholder relationship.
Weaknesses
1. Inadequate support for laboratory equipments and chemicals
2. Department is not in regular mode
3. Inadequate annual grant for recurring expenditure
4. Inadequate supporting staff
Opportunities
1. Research in new areas
2. Consultancy and extension activities
3. Self employment (Forensic laboratory for scat analysis, environmental laboratory for
EIA and EMP ,Consultancy work for plant diversity assessment, etc.)
Challenges
1. Funds to strengthen the existing research base and for development of department.
2. Needful and applied research areas for sustainable development of environment and
wide application.
52. Future plans of the department:
In order to achieve the vision of the department in to reality, the department should
undertake the following attempts :
Strengthening Seminar Library.
Upgradation of student’s laboratories with advanced facilities to improve the
practical skill of the students.
Strengthening the research base and establishment of Research facility with funds
from external funding agencies.
Collaborations at National and Forest Departments as well as with industry.
Organizations of Workshops/Conferences and Seminars
Further increase number of publications in reputed journals.
To extend the technical knowledge to state forest departments, industries and
minings of this region to generate funds for the development of the department.
Developing the Department to a Centre of Excellence in the field of Wildlife and
biodiversity Conservation.
Appendix-1
Publication
Peer Reviewed Journals (National / International):
National
2016
Mishra, N., T. Panda, B.K. Pradhan, S.D. Rout, R.B. Mohanty, A. Kishor and R.R. Singh (2016).
Indigenous knowledge in utilization of wetland plants of Bhadrak district, Odisha, India. Indian
Journal of Natural Products and Resources, 7(1): 82-89.
Rout, S. D., B. Barua, N. Mishra and T. Panda (2016). Diversity of herpatofaunal community in Kuldiha
Wildlife Sanctuary,Odisha, India. Current Life Sciences , 2(1): 9-14.
2015
Gaurab J. K., P.K. Sarma, P. Goswami and S.D. Rout (2015). Socio-economic status of fisherman and
different fishing gear used in Beki River, Barpeta, Assam. Journal of Entomology and Zoology
Studies 3(1):193-198.
Gaurab J. K., S.D. Rout, R.K. Mishra and P.Sarma (2015). Traditionally used medicinal plants of
Bajali Sub-division, Barpeta District, Assam. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies : 3(2):08-
17.
Parida S., S.K. Sajan, S. Debata, G. C. Das, S.D.Rout and H.K. Sahu (2015). Group size and Age-sex
Composition of Gaur (Bos gaurus) in Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Ghats, India.
Ambient Science:2(2):25-30.
Payra, A., S.K. Dash, A.K. Mishra, H.S. Palei, R.K. Mishra and S.D. Rout (2015). A preliminary study
on Odonata (Dragonfly and Damselfly) diversity in Athagarh forest division, Odisha, India. e-
planet 12 (2): 43-49.
Boruah B., Arjush Payra, Gaurab Nandi Das, R. K. Misra, S.D. Rout and H. K. Sahu (2015). Diversity
of Odonata (Insecta) in Padmatola wetland, Balasore, Odisha, India. Asian Journal of
Conservation Biology, 4 (1): 92 – 97.
2014
Mishra, R. K., P. K. Nanda, B. K. Patra, A. Dash, and R. C. Mohanty (2014). Population structure of
dominant tree species in tropical deciduous forest covers of Chandaka Dampara wildlife
sanctuary, Odisha, India. Journal of Plant Science Research, 36 (1and 2):17-26.
2013
Debata, S., R. Badola, H. K. Sahu, S. Rout and R. K. Mishra (2013). Land Sharing Patterns of Asian
Elephants with Humans in the Hadgarh-Kuldiha Elephant Corridor, Odisha, India. Gajah, 39 :
30-33.
Lahkar, D., H.K. Sahu and S.D. Rout (2013). Some observations on the breeding biology of Gyps
species of vultures in captivity. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 53(1):9-12.
Debata, S., H. K. Sahu, S. D. Rout and R.K. Mishra (2013). An observation on odonata diversity
Hadgarh wildlife sanctuary, Odisha, Eastern India. Tiger Paper, 40(2):10-13.
2012
Pradhan, A. K., Shivam Shrotriya and S.D. Rout (2012). Observation on Nest- Site selection by
Indian Giant Squirrel in Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha. Small Mammal Mail-Bi-
Annual Newsletter of CCINSA & RISCINSA 4(2):11-12.
2011
Mishra, Sandeep Ranjan, D. Sahu, H.K. Sahu and S.D. Rout (2011). Study on commercially
exported crab species and their ecology in Chilika lake, Orissa, India. Tiger Paper, 38(4):
12-16.
Lahkar, D., S.D. Rout, and H.K. Sahu, A. Sinha and S.K. Dutta.(2011). Checklist of Birds of
the North Orissa University Campus, Baripada, Orissa. Zoo’s Print XXVI (5): May.
ISSN: No.0971-6378.
Sahu, D.P., S.K. Dutta, H.K. Sahu, S.D. Rout and L.A.K. Singh (2011). Habitat Utilization by
Gour Bos gaurus in Baisipali Willdife Sanctuary with the special notes on their water
dependency, Eastern Ghat, India. Indian Forester, 137(10): 1233-1234.
Palai, H. S., P.P. Mohapatra, S.K. Dutta, L.A. K. Singh, H.K. Sahu, and S.D. Rout (2011).
Avifauna of Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, Southern Orissa, India. Indian Forester,
137(10): 1197-1203.
Palai, N. C., S. R. Mishra, H.K. Sahu and S.D. Rout (2011). Birds of Sunabeda Wildlife
Sanctuary, Orissa. Newsletter of Birdwatchers 51(4): 49-53.
Rout, S.D. and S.K. Panda (2011). Seasonal availability of non-timber forest products collected
by the tribals in Gandigadha Reserve Forests of district Mayurbhanj, Indian Forester,
137(11):1289-1293.
Das, S. K. , S.D. Rout and H.K. Sahu (2011). Odonates of North Orissa University Campus and
adjoining areas, Orissa Bugs R All. 18: 21-23.
International
2016
Bal, S., R. K. Mishra and D. Dash (2016). Association of phenotypic traits contributing to high yield in
rice introgression lines. International Journal of Current Research (Accepted for publication)
2015
Pattanaik, S., A. Dash, R. K. Mishra, P. K. Nayak, and R. C. Mohanty (2015). Seed germination and
seedling survival percentage of Shorea robusta Gaertn.f. in buffer areas of Similipal biosphere
reserve, Odisha, India. Journal of Ecosystem and Ecography, 5(1): 1-4.
2014
Baliarsingh, B.K., L. Kosygin and S.D. Rout (2014).Fish Diversity and Physico-chemical
Characteristics of Rivers of Ganjam district, Odisha. Biological Forum – An
International Journal 6(1): 13-18.
Mishra, R. K., S. Pattanaik and R. C. Mohanty (2014). Effect of disturbance on seed germination and
seedling growth of Cassia fistula, Albizia lebbeck and Dalbergia sissoo of Similipal biosphere
reserve. Journal of Forest Research, 3: 1-6.
2012
Das, S. K., R. A. Ahmed, S.K. Sajan, N. Dash, P. Sahoo, P. Mohanta, H.K. Sahu, S.D. Rout and
S.K. Dutta (2012). Diversity, Distribution and Species Composition of Odonates in
Buffer Areas of Similipal Tiger Reserve, Eastern Ghat, India. Academic Journal of
Entomology 5 (1): 54-61.
Ahmed, R. A,, K. Prusty, J. Jena, C. Dave, S.K. Das, H.K. Sahu and S.D. Rout (2012).
Prevailing Human-carnivore conflict in Kahna-Achanakmar corridor, Central India.
World journal of Zoology 7(2):158-164.
2011
Panda, S.K., S.D. Rout, N. Mishra, and T. Panda (2011). Phytotherapy and Traditional
Knowledge of tribal communities of Mayurbhanj district, Orissa, India. Journal of
Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy 3(7):101-113.
Panda, S.K., S.D. Rout, N. Mishra, and T. Panda (2011). Folk uses of some medicinal plants by
Kol tribes of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Orissa, India. International Journal of
Biological Technology, 2(1): 16-20.
Mishra, N., S.D. Rout and T. Panda (2011). Ethno-zoological studies and medicinal values of
Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Orissa, India. African Journal of Pharmacy and
Pharmacology, 5(1):6-11.
Patra, J.K., R.R. Mishra, S.D. Rout and H.N. Thatoi (2011). An
Assessment of Nutrient Content
of Different Grass Species of Similipal Tiger Reserve, Orissa. World Journal of
Agricultural Sciences, 7(1):37- 41.
Mishra, R. K., V. P. Upadhyay, P. K. Mishra and R. C. Mohanty (2011). Ecological problems of tree
species in two protected ecosystems of Eastern Ghats, India. Journal of Environmental
Biology, 32(1): 115-119.
Conference Proceedings
2013
Gourab J. Kalita and S.D. Rout (2013). Study the status of endangered species of birds in Odisha.
Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Level Seminar, BPS college, Barasahi, Mayurbhanj :
18-25.
Rout, S.D. (2013). Conservation and Management of Wildlife- a holistic approach required. Proceedings
of UGC Sponsored National Level Seminar, BPS College, Barasahi, Mayurbhanj : 05-09
2012
Rout, S.D. (2012). Upliftment of tribal economy through non-timber forest products of Mayurbhanj
district, Odisha. Souvenir, UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar, H.K. M. College, Kupari: 07-
15.
Rout, S.D., Sasmita Behera and Barun K. Behera (2012). Co-existence between Human and Elephants
of Nature and their conflict of Odisha . Souvenir, UGC Sponsored National Seminar, U.N.
College, Nalgaja: 29-35.
Mishra, R. K., H. K. Sahu, S. D. Rout and B. K. Patra (2012). Ecological restoration in disturbed
habitats of Raikela iron ore mines, Sundergarh, Odisha: A conservation implication. In M. C.
Mishra and M. K. Das (Eds.) Sustainable Management of Environment in Mining Areas. Pp. 73-
78.
2011
Mishra, R. K., S. Pattanaik, P. K. Nayak and R. C. Mohanty (2011). Effect of seed size and
orientation on germination and survival of Shorea robusta in natural forest floor condition
of Similipal biosphere reserve: a conservation implication. In: H. K”. Patra (Ed.)
Biotechnology and Stress Management. Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar,
Pp.115-121.
Book Publication:
2016
Mishra, R.K., A.K. Nayak, H.K. Sahu and H.K. Palei (2016). Ecology of Similipal Biosphere Reserve.
Daya Publishing House and Astralint International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.Pp:183: ISBN: 978-93-
5124-262-8.
2015
Sahu, H. K., J. Sethy and R. K. Mishra (2015). Methods for Biodiversity Monitoring and
Conservation. Himalayan Publishing House, New Delhi.Pp:203; ISBN:978-93-5202-849-
8.
2012
Mohapatra, U.B., H.K. Sahu, A.K. Biswal and S.D. Rout (2012). Coastal Biodiversity of
Undivided Balasore District. Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai. P;1-106; ISBN:978-
93-5097-126-0.
2011
Rout, S. and H. N. Thatoi (2011). Medicinal Plants: Ethnomedicine And Biotechnological
Potential. Biotech Books, New Delhi; P: 1-407; ISBN: 978-81-7622-237-2.
In Edited Books
2015
Rout, S.D. (2015). Conservation and Management of Bio-resources of Similipal. In
Biodiversity Conservation, Research and Management (eds. H.K. Sahu, J. Sethy and
R.K. Mishra) pp. 127-139. Himalaya Publishing House. Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai. ISBN:978-93-
5202-849-8.
Rot, S.D (2015). Assessing Management Effectiveness and its conservation in Hadagarh
Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha, India. In Animal Diversity, Natural History and
Conservation Vol. 5 pp 251-266 (eds. Dr. V. Gupta and Dr. Anil K. Verma). Daya
Publishing House, New Delhi. ISBN:978-81-7035- 830-5.
Mishra, R. K., R. C. Mishra and H. K. Sahu (2015). Macrophyte biomass of Padmotola wetland
of Balasore district, Odisha. In: Biodiversity Conservation, Research and Management
(eds. H.K. Sahu, J. Sethy and R.K. Mishra) pp. 127-139. Himalaya Publishing House.
Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai.
Mishra, R.C. and R. K. Mishra (2015). Mangroves of Odisha and their management. In:
Biodiversity Conservation, Research and Management (eds. H.K. Sahu, J. Sethy and
R.K. Mishra) pp. 127-139. Himalaya Publishing House. Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai.
2013
Rout, S. D., S. K. Das, B. Baruah, P. Medhi and R. K. Mishra (2013). Animal diversity in Kuldiha
wildlife sanctuary, Odisha, India. In V. Gupta (Ed.) Animal diversity, Natural History and
Conservation, Vol.I. Daya Publishing House, New Delhi, Pp. 387-412.
2012
Rout, S.D. Sunit K. Das, B. Baruah, P. Medhi and R.K. Mishra (2012). Animal Diversity in Kuldiha
Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha, India. In Animal Diversity, Natural History and Conservation Vol. 3
pp 387-411 (ed. Dr. V. Gupta and Dr. Anil K. Verma). Daya Publishing House, New Delhi.
ISBN:978-81-7035- 830-5.
Rout, S.D., S.K. Panda and A.K. Pandey (2012). Documentation of Traditional Knowledge on
Medicinal Plants from Mayurbhanj District of Odisha, India. In Diversity and Conservation of
Plants and Traditional Knowledge (eds. S. Panda & C. Ghosh) pp 355 - 383. Bishen Singh
Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehra Dun India. ISBN:978-81-211-0613-9
Popular Articles
2015
Rout, S.D. (2015). Jaiba Bibidhata Sangrakshyna. The North Orissa University Magazine-BANANI .pp
36-38.
Mishra, R. K. (2015). Approaches on food waste reduction: A future perspective. Sabujima, 23: 41-44.
2013
Rout, S.D. and T.K. Behera (2013). Contribution of NTFP to tribal economy of Mayurbhanj.
‘SABUJIMA’ 2013. Plant Lovers’ Association. Kalinga House, Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar. Silver
Jubilee Volume 21: 83-87. ISSN: 0972-8562.
Rout, S.D. (2013). Manusya O Banyapranira Samparka and Ahara Sangrakhyna Byabastha. The North
Orissa University Magazine-BANANI .pp 90-94.
Rout, S.D. (2013).Confict between human and elephants: A problem in nature. Green Window – a
magazine on environment, health and safety. Bhubaneswar. Pp 8-10.
Mishra, R. K. (2013). Soil quality and food security .Sabujima, 21:13-14.
Mishra, R. K. (2013). Food waste management: An environment friendly approach. The Banani, : 12-
13.
2012
Rout, S.D. (2012). Forest Fire: Its impact on Natural Resources. Swadhina. Special Supplement: A
dialogue on Ecology & Environment-IV. (ed: Laxmidhar Nayak),Bhubaneswar. pp 29-33
2011
Rout, S.D. and T.K. Behera (2011). Sabuja Khata O Chirantana Krushi‘SABUJIMA’ 2011. Plant
Lovers’ Association. Kalinga House, Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar 17: 87-90.
Appendix-II
Seminars and Conferences Attended and Papers presented
i. National Seminar on “Biotechnology and Stress management” at Utkal University, 2011.
ii. National Seminar on “Biodiversity and Climate Change and Symposium on
Angiospermic Taxonomy” at MMIT, Bhubaneswar, 2011.
iii. Training and Workshop on “Conservation and marketing of Medicinal Plants”. Organised
by Divisional Forest Officer, Baripada and National Medicinal Plant Board,
Bhubaneswar, 2011.
iv. National Seminar on “Science and Technology” (Indian Science Congress Association) at
KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 2012.
v. Workshop on “Innovative Growth Programmee on Science and Technology”, DST, Govt.
of India at HHIT, Bhubaneswar, 2012.
vi. International Workshop on “Biodiversity and Sustainable Development” at Sri
Venkateswar University, Tirupati, 2012.
vii. National Workshop on “Biodiversity With Special Reference to Orissa” at Regional Plant
Resource Center, Bhubaneswar, 2012.
viii. National Seminar on “Sustainable Management of Environment in Mining Areas” at
Barbil College, Barbil, 2012.
ix. Conference on Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development in Odisha at
Hotel New Marrion, Bhubaneswar, 2013.
x. National Seminar on “Current Trends of Animal Science Research in India” at P. G.
Dept. of Zoology, North Orissa University, Baripada, 2013.
xi. National Seminar on “Phyto Resources: Utilization and Conservation” at P. G. Dept. of
Botany, North Orissa University, Baripada, 2013.
xii. National Seminar on Wildlife Conservation in Odisha. Organised by Badsahi College,
Badsahi, 2014.
xiii. National Seminar on Current Research Trend in Zoology of India. Organised by
Zoology Department, North Orissa University, Baripada,2014.
xiv. National Seminar on Phytoresources : Utilisation and Conservation Organised by
Botany Department, North Orissa University, Baripada,2014.
xv. International Conference on Environment and Ecology at Science City, Kolkata, 2015.
xvi. UGC-SAP Sponsored National Seminar on Challenges and Practices of
Biodiversity Conservation with Special References to herpeto fauna. Organised by
Department of Zoology, , North Orissa University, Baripada, 2015.
xvii. International Day for Biodiversity : Contribution of NTFPs in the livelihood of
forest fringe dwellers of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Odisha. Organised by Odisha
Biodiversity Board, Bhubaneswar, 2015.
xviii. National Seminar on “Science and Technology for Indigenous Development in
India at Mysuru University, Mysuru, 2016.
xix. 40th
Annual Conference of Orissa Botanical Society at F. M. University, Balasore,
2016.
xx. National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation and Wildlife Management at North
Orissa University, Baripada, 2016.
xxi. National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation and Wildlife Management.
Organised by School of Wildlife and Remote sensing , North Orissa University, Baripada,
2016.
SEMINARS/SYMPOSIA / WORKSHOP ORGANISED:
i. National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation and Wildlife Management, 18-19th
March, 2016.
