Mr. Shaurya Praksh

1. Life member of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP) – Membership No 249
2. Member of Young Scholars Initiative (An Initiative of the Institute for New Economic Thinking)
3. Governing Body Member (Executive Member) of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP) for 2023-25 & 2025-27
4. Co-convenor, Scientific Committee (2023-25), All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP)

1. Working as an Assistant Professor of Social Work, Assam down town University, Guwahati, Assam, since 06/01/2026
2. Academic Counselor (Social Work), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, since 22/10/2024
3. Editorial board member, Newsletter (Volume 5, 2023) of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP)
4. Assistant Editor, Indian Journal of Health Social Work (A UGC CARE List Journal), an official publication of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP) since January 2023
5. Journal reviewer for Humanities and Social Sciences, Science Publishing Group (http://www.hssjournal.org)
6. Journal reviewer for the South Asian Journal of Participative Development, published by the Centre for Social Research & Development, Pune, Maharashtra
7. Journal reviewer for Journal of Business and Social Science (JoBSS), INTI International University, Malaysia, since 1st June 2022
8. Journal reviewer for Journal of Applied Social Science (Sage Journals) since 14/05/2025 (https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jax)
9. Worked as an Assistant Professor in Rural Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Gopal Narayan Singh University, Sasaram, Rohtas, Bihar from 10/01/2022 to 14/09/2024
10. Vice President, EHSAAS – Feel the Desire of Nature and Society (NGO), Asansol, West Bengal, from 15th September 2022 to Present
11. Research Fellow, INTI International University, Malaysia, since 1st September 2022
12. Social Worker, EHSAAS – Feel the Desire of Nature and Society (NGO), Asansol, West Bengal, from 30th January 2020 to 30th August 2022

1. Copyright for the work titled “SLINGSHOT MODEL OF SELF-DEVELOPMENT” in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957, Copyright Office, Government of India

ORGANISER – VOICE OF THE NATION

1. Prakash, S., & Roy, K. (2023). Education without values makes a man a clever devil, Organiser – voice of the nation, published on 14th June 2023. Education without values makes a man a clever devil (organiser.org)
2. Prakash, S. (2023). Santiniketan: World Heritage Site, Organiser – voice of the nation, published on 2nd October 2023, Santiniketan: UNESCO World Heritage Site (organiser.org)
3. Prakash, S. (2023). Ruins of Nalanda: Face of G20 Summit, Organiser – voice of the nation, published on 22nd October 2023. Ruins of Nalanda: Face of G20 Summit (organiser.org)
4. Prakash, S. (2025). Politics of Bihar: A Story of Struggle, Hope and Contradictions, Organiser – voice of the nation, published on 26th October 2025 (organiser.org)

SCOPUS-INDEXED JOURNALS

1. Singh, S., Prakash, S., Joshi, S. (2024). A Study of Awareness About Policies, Programs and Legal Provisions Among the Elderly’s Living in BPL Families, Journal of Computational Analysis and Applications (JoCAAA), 33(08), ISSN: 2913–2926, 1521-1398 (Paper), 1572-9206
2. Tan, S.T., Wong, C.H., Toh, J.S., Lim Amy, S. G., Liau, C.H., & Prakash, S. (2025). The Small Little Corner of Business Ethics and the Ethical Dissonance of Business Schools, Discover Education (Springer), 4(1), 1-10, ISSN: 2731-5525
3. Mei, C. L., Hoo, W. C., Prakash, S., & Roy, K. (2025). Leveraging AI-Driven Chatbots For Sustainable Agricultural Advisory Services: Bridging SDG Innovation Gaps In Rural Malaysia, International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 11(8s), 410-420, ISSN: 2229-7359
4. Teck, T. S., Geok, L. S., Wong, C. H., Uzleti Foiskola, W. S., Toh, J. S., Prakash, S., & Tesaloti, M.  (2025). Business Schools and SDGs, New Wine in Old Wine Skin? Scientific Culture, 11(3)

UGC CARE LIST JOURNALS

1. Prakash, S., & Roy, K. (2021). Swachh Bharat Summer Internship: A Community Based Learning for Social Work Students Juni Khyat Journal, Indexed, Peer Reviewed & UGC CARE listed Journal, Vol. 11, Issue 05, May 2021, pp 93-99, ISSN: 2278-4632, Impact Factor – 6.625 (UGC CARE List)
2. Prakash, S. (2022). Autism Spectrum Disorder: It’s not a Disability, It’s a Different Ability, Journal of Social Work and Social Development, 12(1), December 2021, pp 122-124, ISSN: 2229-6468, Department of Social Work Palli Samgathana Vibhaga, Visva-Bharati Sriniketan, West Bengal (Book Review) (UGC CARE List)
3. Prakash, S., & Roy, K. (2024). Identifying Occupational Stressors Among Unorganized Sectors with Particular Reference to Street Vendors in Rohtas, Bihar, India, Indian Journal of Health Social Work, 6(1), January - June 2024, pp 40-47, ISSN: 2582-1393 (Online), an official publication of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP) (UGC CARE List)
4. Roy, K., & Prakash, S. (2025). Trends in Infant Feeding Practices: Understanding Maternal Choices, Indian Journal of Health Social Work, 6(2), July - December 2024, pp 69-74, ISSN: 2582-1393 (Online), an official publication of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP) (UGC CARE List)
5. Prakash, S. (2025). Evaluating Policies and Programs for Mitigating Occupational Stress and Burnout Among Working Women: A Qualitative Review, South Asian Journal of Participative Development, Special Issue on Health & Mental Health During Pandemic: Response and Resilience 25(1), Jan - June 2025, pp 92-100, ISSN: 0976-2701, Centre for Social Research & Development, Pune, Maharashtra (UGC Approval No.: 64282)
6. Jesmin, M., Prakash, S., Roy, K., & Kumar, R. (2025). NGO Profile: Ehsaas-Feel the Desire of Nature and Society (Ehsaas-FDNS), South Asian Journal of Participative Development, Special Issue on Health & Mental Health During Pandemic: Response and Resilience 25(1), Jan - June 2025, pp 199-203, ISSN: 0976-2701, Centre for Social Research & Development, Pune, Maharashtra (UGC Approval No.: 64282)
7. Prakash, S., Roy, K., & Shetty, K. V. (2025). Evidence-Based Group Work Approaches to Prevent Substance Abuse among Youth in the Context of Viksit Bharat, South Asian Journal of Participative Development, Special Issue on Health & Mental Health During Pandemic: Response and Resilience 25(2), Spl., July – Dec. 2025, pp 15-27, ISSN: 0976-2701, Centre for Social Research & Development, Pune, Maharashtra (UGC Approval No.: 64282)

PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS

1. Prakash, S. (2020). Aloofness among Elderly: Some Reflections through Literature Review, Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol – 10, Year – 10, August 2020, pp 232-236, ISSN: 2277-2022, published by THOMAS Press India Ltd., New Delhi
2. Prakash, S., & Roy, K. (2021). B. R. Ambedkar: Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in India, Aayushi International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, Peer Reviewed & Indexed Journal, Special issue No.- 84, Vol. 3, April 2021, pp 626-630, ISSN: 2349-638X, Impact Factor – 7.149
3. Roy, K. & Prakash, S. (2021). A Study on the Implementation Status of Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation` (WIFS) in the Selected Government Schools of West Bengal, Indian Journal of Health Social Work, 3(1), January - June 2021, pp 18-24, ISSN: 2582-1393 (Online), an official publication of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP)
4. Roy, K., & Prakash, S. (2022). Traditional Healthcare Practices and Its Influence in Covid Care: A Study of Jaleswar Tribal Block Under Balasore District, Odisha, Indian Journal of Anthropological Research, 1(1), PP: 33-44, ISSN: 2583-2417, published by ARF (India), New Delhi
5. Roy, K., & Prakash, S. (2022). Impact of Covid-19 on Reproductive Health Care Services Among Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in Select District of Odisha, Indian Journal of Health Social Work, 3(2), July - December, 2021, pp 23-30, ISSN: 2582-1393 (Online), an official publication of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP)
6. Roy, K., & Prakash, S. (2022). Disparities between Knowledge and Utilization of Reproductive Healthcare Services among Adolescents in Slums of Balasore, Odisha, South Asian Journal of Participative Development, Special Issue on Health & Mental Health During Pandemic: Response and Resilience 22(1), Jan - June 2022, pp 26-44, ISSN: 0976-2701, Centre for Social Research & Development, Pune, Maharashtra
7. Roy, K., & Prakash, S. (2022). Digital Divide and Online Learning: A Study of School Going Students in Bolpur, Educere – BCM Journal of Social Work, 17(2), pp 122-137, December 2021, ISSN: 2249-1090 published by Department of Social Work, BCM College, Kottayam, Kerala printed at Geo Printers, Manarcad, Kottayam, Kerala
8. Sanyal, S., Ghosh, S., & Prakash, S. (2022). A Strategic Analysis of River-Water Conflict in India: A Case Study Approach, Social Work Chronicle, 11(1), pp 47-59, ISSN: 2277-1395, published by Publishing India Group
9. Prakash, S., Sanyal, S. & Roy, K. (2023). Stress and Burnout among Working Women: A Study of Female Faculty Members of Visva-Bharati University West Bengal, Indian Journal of Health Social Work, 4(1), January - June 2022, pp 29-40, ISSN: 2582-1393 (Online), an official publication of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP)
10. Jesmin, M., & Prakash, S. (2023). Psychological Distress and Well-Being: A Cross-sectional Study of Adults in Asansol, Indian Journal of Health Social Work, 4(1), January - June 2022, pp 41-46, ISSN: 2582-1393 (Online), an official publication of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP)
11. Prakash, S., & Roy, K. (2023). E-social Work: The Fourth Industrial Revolution. Adhyayan: A Journal of Management Sciences, 12(2), pp 37-39, ISSN: 2249-1066 (Print) ISSN: 2455–8656 (Online)
12. Roy, K., & Prakash, S. (2021). Economic Impact of Disaster `YAAS`: A case study of the coastal areas in Odisha. Empower – the Journal of Social Work, 2(2), pp 36-46, an official publication of Kerala Association of Professional Social Workers (KAPS), published on 1st April 2023
13. Prakash, S., & Roy, K (2022). Pandemic Fatigue among Students: A Study of Research Scholars in Visva-Bharati University. National Journal of Professional Social Work, 23(2), 124-130. ISSN: 2230-8768, https://doi.org/10.51333/njpsw.2022.v22.i2.527 published on 23rd April 2023
14. Prakash, S., & Roy, K. (2022). Effects of Divorce on Children: Case Studies of a Family in South Bihar. National Journal of Professional Social Work, 23(2), 191-197, ISSN: 2230-8768, https://doi.org/10.51333/njpsw.2022.v23.i2.532 published on 23rd April 2023
15. Prakash, S., Roy, K., & Sanyal, S. (2023). Social work field education: Manuals suggested learning outcomes. Rajagiri Journal of Social Development, 15(1), 20-25, Print ISSN: 0973-3086. Online ISSN: 2583-7087. Published online on 24th July 2023, DOI: 10.5958/2583-7087.2023.00005.6
16. Sanyal, S., Prakash, S., & Roy. K. (2023). E-Business During Covid: A Ray of Survival, Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 2023 (06). pp. 1-7. ISSN 2805-5187  http://ipublishing.intimal.edu.my/jobss.html
17. Roy, K., & Prakash, S. (2023). Promotion of Reproductive Healthcare Services among Adolescent Girls in Rural Bihar: A Social Work Perspective, Social Work Chronicle, 12(1), pp 33-42, ISSN: 2277-1395 published by Publishing India Group
18. Roy, K., & Prakash, S. (2024). Women with Disabilities: A Feminist Perspective, Journal of The Madras School of Social Work, Vol. 15 (1 & 2). pp. 112-122. ISSN 0975-4040 published on 22/01/2024
19. Roy, K., Prakash, S., Shetty, K. V., Bamney, U., & Singh, B. (2024). Exploring the Life Experiences of Elderly Persons Living in Paid Old Age Home: A Brief Qualitative Study, Journal of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics, 20(1): p 19-22, Jan–Mar 2024, ISSN: 0974-2484. | DOI: 10.4103/jiag.jiag_50_23
20. Roy, K., & Prakash, S. (2025). SERVANT LEADERSHIP ROADMAP: MASTER THE 12 CORE COMPETENCIES OF MANAGEMENT SUCCESS WITH LEADERSHIP QUALITIES AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS HARDCOVER – CARA H BRAMLETT (2024), Qualitative and Quantitative Research Review, 9(1), 2024, ISSN: 2462-1978, eISSN: 2462-2117 (Book Review)
21. Karmakar, S., Roy, K., Jesmin, M., & Prakash, S. (2025). The Impact of Modern Lifestyle on Health and Well-being Among Postgraduate Students: A Cross-sectional Study in West Bengal, India, Indian Journal of Social Work Education and Practice (IJSWEP) ISSN: 2584-2927, 3(1)

CHAPTERS IN EDITED BOOKS

1. Roy, K., & Prakash, S. (2019). Women Empowerment and Mental Health: Unexplored Issue. Women Empowerment through Language, Literature & Education, June 2019, pp 129-140, ISBN: 978-81-85495-82-8, published by Department of Arabic, Persian, Urdu & Islamic Studies, Bhasha-Bhavan, Visva-Bharati (A Central University and an Institution of National Importance), Santiniketan, West Bengal & Khama Publishers, New Delhi
2. Prakash, S., & Roy, K. (2021). Entrepreneurial Challenges to Pandemic (COVID–19), Innovation and Recent Trends of Entrepreneurship in Current Scenario, February 2021, pp 3-16, ISBN: 978-93-90423-42-2, published by Global Vision Publishing House, New Delhi
3. Sanyal, S., Roy, K., & Prakash, S. (2021). Inclusive Education: A Social Work Approach, Challenges of Inclusive and Adaptive Pedagogy, pp 209-217, ISBN: 978-93-91908-22-5 Published in India by Kunal Books, Printed at Trident Enterprises, Noida, U.P.
4. Sanyal, S., Prakash, S., & Roy, K. (2021). The Impact of Health Expenditure During Covid: A Socio-Economic Overview, Resilient Strategies for Good Governance in the Post Covid Era, pp 247-260, ISBN: 978-93-82112-80-8 Published by School of Professional Studies, Netaji Subhas Open University
5. Roy, K., & Prakash, S. (2022). Violence against Children: A Global Problem. Prevention of Violence against Children: Challenges and Opportunities, pp 136-142, P-ISBN: 978-93-92513-06-0, eBook ISBN: 978-93-91012-37-3, published by New Delhi Publishers, New Delhi
6. Prakash, S., & Roy, K. (2022). Incidence of Child Labour: A Study of 25 Households in Lauriya Block. Prevention of Violence against Children: Challenges and Opportunities, pp 171-179, P-ISBN: 978-93-92513-06-0, eBook ISBN: 978-93-91012-37-3, published by New Delhi Publishers, New Delhi
7. Sanyal, S., Prakash, S., & Roy, K. (2022). Digital Promotion of Reproductive Healthcare Services: Essential or Optional, Socio-Economic Implications of Covid-19 Pandemic in India: Growing Challenges and Potential Solutions, pp 85-93, ISBN: 978-93-93878-01-4, published by New Delhi Publishers, New Delhi
8. Roy, K., & Prakash, S. (2022). Geriatric Depression: Exploring the Prevalence Among Elderly in an Old Age Home in Bolpur, West Bengal, The Elderly in India in India: A Collection of Selected Writings, pp 103-114, ISBN: 9789394213005, published by AlterNotes Press, printed by Thomson Press (India) Ltd.

BOOKS

1. Title of the Book - Social Reforms and Social Reformers in India

Publisher - Metta Mangal Maitri Publication

ISBN Number - 978-81-985272-3-3

Editors - Mr. Naresh W. Patil, Ms. Meghavee G. Meshram, Dr. Archana Khandaple, Dr. Kamlesh & Mr. Shaurya Prakash

1. Co-ordinated NSS Programme “Our Planet” on 4th & 5th November 2022 at Gopal Narayan Singh University, Bihar
2. Co-ordinated NSS Programme “World Toilet Day” on 19th November 2022 at Gopal Narayan Singh University, Bihar
3. Organized 10th Annual National Conference of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP) on Social Work Practices in Healthcare: Issues and Challenges from 26th – 27th December 2023, held at Wardha Samaj Karya Sansthan, Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha, Maharashtra
4. Organized 2nd International Conference on Women in Multifaceted Research held at Faculty of Management Studies, Gopal Narayan Singh University from 11th - 12th March 2024
5. Organised Workshop on Gender Equality, Sexual Reproductive Health, Couple Communication, and Health Rights on 22/04/2024 at the Faculty of Management Studies, Gopal Narayan Singh University, Bihar
6. Organized 11th Annual National Conference of AIAMSWP at AIIMS, Jodhpur, on 31st October & 1st November 2025
7. Organized a one-day National Seminar on "Elderly in the Concept of Viksit Bharat: Challenges and Welfare Measures" organized by Samajik Sashaktikaran Bahudeshiya Sanstha, Wardha, Maharashtra, on 27th January 2026

Paper presentation

1. Presented a joint paper entitled “Women Empowerment and Mental Health: Unexplored Issue” in a one-day International Seminar on “Women Empowerment Through Language, Literature & Education” organized by the Department of Arabic, Persian, Urdu & Islamic Studies, Visva-Bharati (A Central University and an Institution of National Importance), Santiniketan, West Bengal on 29th March 2019
2. Presented a paper entitled “Stress and Burnout among Working Women: A Study of Female Faculty Members in Visva-Bharati” in the 7th ICSDAP Biennial Conference on Social Unrest, Peace, and Development held on 14th - 15th September 2019 in Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh
3. Presented a paper entitled “Incidence of Child Labour: A Study of 25 Households in Lauriya Block” in a one-day National Seminar on Prevention of Violence against Children: Challenges and Opportunities held on 3rd November 2019, organized by the Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati (A Central University and an Institution of National Importance), Sriniketan, West Bengal
4. Presented a paper entitled “Aloofness Among Elderly: Some Reflections Through Literature Review” in a two-day National Seminar on Social Work Intervention with Elderly: Community Engagement, Social Responsibility, and Social Work Profession held on 18th - 19th January 2020 organized by the Department of Social Work at Visva-Bharati (A Central University and an Institution of National Importance), Sriniketan, West Bengal, India
5. Presented a joint paper entitled “B. R. Ambedkar: Gender equality and Women Empowerment in India” in a two-day National Conference on Contribution of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to Modern India, organized by the Department of Marathi, Visva-Bharati, and SC, ST, OBC Employees Welfare Association of Visva-Bharati, held on 1st - 2nd February 2020 in the Lipika auditorium at Visva-Bharati (A Central University and an Institution of National Importance), Santiniketan, West Bengal, India
6. Presented a joint paper entitled “Entrepreneurial Challenges to Pandemic (COVID–19)” in a one-day International Seminar (Webinar) on “Innovation and Recent Trends of Entrepreneurship in Current Scenario” organized by the Faculty of Management Studies, ICFAI University, Tripura, from 12th - 13th August 2020
7. Presented a joint paper entitled “Digital Divide and Online Learning - A Study of School Going Students in Bolpur” in 8th Indian Social Work Congress 2020 and 8th ICSD Asia Pacific Conference (On Virtual Mode) on “Social Cohesion, Collective Responsibility and Social Work Profession” Jointly organized by National Association of Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSWI), International Consortium for Social Development - Asia Pacific (ICSDAP) & Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan from 28th February to 2nd March 2021
8. Presented a joint paper entitled “A Study of Factors Affecting the Infant Feeding Practices of Mothers” in WSWD 2021: 4th International Conference on “Strengthening Social Solidarity, Community Resilience and Global Connectedness” jointly organized by the Community Social Work Practice and Development Foundation - CSWPD and Department of Sociology & Social Work of the People’s University of Bangladesh (PUB), 3/2 Asad Avenue, Mohammadpur, Dhaka from April 3rd - 6th, 2021 at YWCA of Bangladesh Conference Hall, 3/23 Iqbal Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh (both online & offline)
9. Presented a joint paper entitled “Traditional Healthcare Practices in the Tribal Culture and Influences in COVID Care: A Study of Select Tribal Block under Balasore District; Odisha” in the National Online Seminar on “Family Community Health and Well-being: Patterns Processes and Outcomes of Social Work Research in India” organized by the Department of Social Work, Mizoram (Central) University from 23rd - 24th June 2021
10. Presented a joint paper entitled “Inclusive Education: A Social Work Approach” during the Rajagiri National Research Conclave organized by the Department of Social Work, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous) from 1st - 2nd July 2021
11. Presented a paper entitled “Impact of Covid–19 on Reproductive Health Care Services among Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in Select District of Odisha” at the VIII Annual National Conference of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals, 2021 on Health Social Work Practice in Current Scenario: Emerging Issues & Challenges from 7th August – 9th August, 2021
12. Presented a joint paper entitled "The Impact on Health Expenditure During Covid: A Socio-Economic Overview" at the National Conference on “Social Work Practices and Sustainable Consumption during COVID-19” (NCSWPSCDC) organized by the Department of Social Work, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani in collaboration with the Association of Professional Social Workers & Development Practitioners, Chandigarh, and Society for All Round Development, New Delhi from 4th - 5th October 2021
13. Presented a joint paper entitled "Effects of Divorce on Children: A Case Study of a Family in South Bihar" in the 9th Indian Social Work Congress 2021 on the theme Nation Building Vision 2030 and Social Work Profession” jointly organized by Matru Sewa Sangha Institute of Social Work, Nagpur, Maharashtra, Maharashtra Association of Social Work Educators (MASWE) & National Association of Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSWI) from 28th - 30th October 2021
14. Presented a joint paper entitled "Digital Promotion of Reproductive Healthcare Services: Essential or Optional" in the Virtual National Conference on The Legacy of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Savitribai Phule in Women Empowerment, organized by SC, ST, OBC Employees Welfare Association of Visva-Bharati, held from 14th - 15th April 2022
15. Presented a joint paper entitled "Disparities between Knowledge and Utilization of Reproductive Healthcare Services among Adolescents in Slums of Balasore, Odisha" in the 19th Samanwaya International Conference and Social Work Student Meet (Hybrid) on “Child Rights Emergency During Pandemic and New Normal” organized by Department of Social Work, BCM College, Kottayam, Kerala, India held from 21st - 23rd April 2022
16. Presented a joint paper entitled "Women with Disability: A Feminist Perspective" in the WSWS2022 5th International Conference on “Co-Building a New Eco-Friendly World: Leave NoOne Behind (Achieving Community Resilience & SDGs)” organized by The People`s University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh and Community Social Work Practice & Development Foundation (CSWPDF) from 25th - 27th May 2022
17. Presented a paper entitled "Identifying Occupational Stressors Among Unorganized Sectors with Particular Reference to Street Vendors in Rohtas, Bihar, India" at the 9th International Consortium for Social Development Asia Pacific Biennial Conference on “Sustainable Development Efforts in Times of Crises” organized by the School of Global Studies, Thammasat University from 29th November - 1st December 2022
18. Presented a joint paper entitled “Economic Impact of Disaster `YAAS`: A case study of the coastal areas in Odisha” in the 10th Indian Social Work Congress 2020 on “Green Social Work: Response to Climate Change and Environmental Issues” Jointly organized by Centre for Studies in Rural Development - Institute of Social Work and Research (CSRD – ISWR) and National Association of Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSWI) at BPHE Society`s Centre for Studies in Rural Development - Institute of Social Work and Research (CSRD – ISWR) from 15th - 17th December 2022
19. Presented a joint paper entitled “E-Business During COVID: A Ray of Survival” at the 2nd International Conference on Entrepreneurship Development: Opportunities & Challenges organized by the Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension, Visva-Bharati, India & School of Business, Claflin University, USA, from 24th - 25th March 2023
20. Presented a paper entitled “Development of Modern India: Through the Lens of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar” in the International Seminar on “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Thoughts in Contemporary India and World” in commemoration of the 132nd Birth Anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, jointly organized by SC, ST, OBC Employees Welfare Association of Visva-Bharati and Department of Sociology, Purnidevi Chowdhuri Girls' College, Bolpur on 14th April 2023
21. Presented a paper entitled “Pandemic Fatigue Among Students: A Study of Research Scholars in Visva-Bharati University” in two day South Asian Conference on “Healthcare at the Crossroads: Transforming Healthcare in India @75” Jointly organized by the Department of Sociology, VET Institute of Arts and Science in association with Department of Sociology & Population Studies, Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu, Department of Sociology, Periyar University, Community Social Work Practice & Development Foundation, Bangladesh & Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Pazhassiraja College, Kerala on 2nd - 3rd November 2023
22. Presented a paper entitled "Uncovering the Silent Struggle: Occupational Stress and Burnout Dynamics among Working Women" at the 10th Annual National Conference of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP) on the theme "Social Work Practices in Healthcare: Issues and Challenges" organized by Wardha Samaj Karya Sansthan, Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha, Maharashtra from 26 – 27th December 2023
23. Presented a paper entitled “E-Social Work: The Fourth Industrial Revolution” at the 1st International Conference on Technopreneurship (ICT) organized by SERC, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand, on 16th February 2024
24. Presented a paper entitled “Education for Children in Special Needs in India” at the 2nd International Conference on Women in Multifaceted Research (ICWMR) organized by Gopal Narayan Singh University, Jamuhar, Bihar, from 10th – 12th March 2024
25. Presented a paper entitled “A Study of Awareness About Policies, Programs and Legal Provisions Among the Elderly’s Living in BPL Families” at the 13th TIPSON 2024: An International Conference on the theme Nurturing Growth Through Indigenous Development: A Key to Global Competence, held at International India Centre, New Delhi on 10th August 2024
26. Presented a paper entitled “Evaluating Policies and Programs for Mitigating Occupational Stress and Burnout Among Working Women: A Qualitative Review” at the ASEAN Social Business Conference 2024 - The Role of Inclusive Education in the World of Three Zeros, organized by INTI International University, Malaysia, on 13th – 14th November 2024
27. Presented a paper entitled “Samaj Shilpi Dampati: A Community-based Approach in Social Work Intervention” at the National Seminar on Women Led Development: Arising Concerns & Strategies for Viksit Bharat @ Vision 2047, sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi, and organized by the Department of Social Work, University of Lucknow, on 22nd – 23rd March 2025
28. Presented a paper entitled “Achieving SDGs through Social Work Interventions and Urban Development” at the two-day National Seminar on Sustainable Development and Social Work: Exploring the Road Ahead, organized by the Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati, on 25th – 26th March 2025
29. Presented a paper entitled “Social Work in India: Ancient Wisdom in Contemporary Practice” in a Two-Day National Seminar on “Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)” organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Lady Keane College, Shillong, funded by The Hon`ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya, under the Meghalaya Chief Minister Special Grant on 1st & 2nd May 2025
30. Presented a paper entitled “Professional Recognition of Medical Social Workers under the NCAHP Act, 2021: Implications for Healthcare Delivery in India” at the 11th Annual National Conference of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP) on the theme "Generations of Care: The Legacy and Future of Professional Social Work in Healthcare" organized by Medical Social Welfare Unit, AIIMS Jodhpur from 31st October – 1st November 2025

Faculty Development Programme

1. Participated in the One Week International Online Faculty Development Programme organized by the Department of Social Work, Yeldo Mar Baselios College, Pathuppady, Kothamangalam in association with IQAC from 25th – 31st March 2022 on "Research Paradigms in Social Work”
2. Participated in the Five-Day International Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Understanding the Research Problem” jointly organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, Meghalaya, India and Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD), Shillong Chapter, Shillong, Meghalaya, India in collaboration with the Department of Philosophy, and IQAC, Moran College, Moranhat, Charaideo Dist., Assam, India and the Department of Philosophy, Sri Venkateswara University (SVU), Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India during 11th - 15th April 2022
3. Participated in Five Day Faculty Development Program on “Outcome Based Field Education” organized by the Department of Social Work, Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur, from 16th - 20th May 2022
4. Participated and successfully completed the 5-day online FDP on the theme “Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education” organized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) from 6th - 10th June 2022
5. Participated in Five Days Faculty Development Program on “Contemporary Issues and Methods of Health Economics Analysis” organized by Amity School of Economics from 1st August – 5th August 2022
6. Attended the 5-day Workshop on Rural Technologies “Tech4seva” Organized by Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Cell, National Institute of Technology, Patna, in Collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Patna, held from 5th - 9th September 2022
7. Participated in the 7-Day Orientation Workshop on the topic “Women’s Studies: Basic Concepts” organized by the Women's Studies Centre, Ranchi University, held from 10th - 16th October 2022
8. Participated in the 8-Day Faculty Development Programme on “Philosophical Foundations of Personal and Professional Development of Teachers” jointly organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, Meghalaya, India and Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD), Shillong Chapter, Shillong, Meghalaya, India in collaboration with Department of Philosophy, and the IQAC, Moran College, Moranhat, Charaideo Dist., Assam, India Department of Philosophy, Sri Venkateswara University (SVU), Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India on 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th and 28th January 2023
9. Participated in the 5 Days Faculty Development Programme on “Pedagogy for Bridging the Gap of Industry & Academia in Hospitality and Tourism Industry” organized by the School of Hotel Management, Airlines and Tourism, CT University, Ludhiana, Punjab from 16th - 20th January 2023
10. Participated in the three-day Faculty Development Programme on “Human Resource Management” organized by IHMCS College, Jaipur, from 31st January - 2nd February 2023
11. Participated in the 5 Days Faculty Development Program on “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Patents, Design Fillings, Copyrights” organized by the School of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Rajasthan from 13th February to 17th February 2023
12. Participated in the Online Faculty Development Program on Application of Modern Pedagogies in Social Work for Effective Teaching and Learning, organized by the Department of Social Work, Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur, from 20th February - 23rd February 2023
13. Participated in the Faculty Development Program on Contemporary Issues and Methods of Financial Economics, organized by Amity School of Economics, Amity University, Kolkata from 24th July - 28th July 2023
14. Participated in the Faculty Development Programme titled “Indian Knowledge System” organized by the Department of Social Work, Central University of Jammu, under the Malviya Mission Teachers Training Centre (MMTTC) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) from 24th February – 4th March 2025

1. Student Volunteer in 8th Indian Social Work Congress 2020 and 8th ICSD Asia Pacific Conference (On Virtual Mode) on “Social Cohesion, Collective Responsibility, and Social Work Profession” Jointly organized by the National Association of Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSWI), International Consortium for Social Development - Asia Pacific (ICSDAP) & Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan from 28th February - 2nd March 2021
2. Invited as a moderator at the 19th Samanwaya International Conference and Social Work Student Meet (Hybrid) on “Child Rights Emergency During Pandemic and New Normal” organized by the Department of Social Work, BCM College, Kottayam, Kerala, India, held from 21st April - 23rd April 2022 on Day 2 Morning Session Paper Presentation Session 3 on 22nd April 2022
3. Invited as a Chairperson in WSWD2022 5th International Conference on “Co-Building a New Eco-Friendly World: Leave No One Behind” (Achieving Community Resilience & SDGs) organized by The People`s University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh and Community Social Work Practice & Development Foundation (CSWPDF) on 25th - 27th May 2022 on Day 2 Technical Session – 02 (Parallel Session – 04) 0n 26th May 2022
4. Invited as INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER at the “International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research and Practices (ICMRP-2022)” organized by the Institute for Engineering Research and Publication (IFERP) Thailand Chapter in association with Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University from 22nd – 23rd November 2022 at Phuket, Thailand
5. Invited as a moderator for the panel titled “Social Justice for All” at the 9th International Consortium for Social Development Asia Pacific Biennial Conference on “Sustainable Development Efforts in Times of Crises” organized by the School of Global Studies, Thammasat University from 29th November - 1st December 2022
6. Invited as a chairperson for the parallel session in the 10th Indian Social Work Congress 2020 on “Green Social Work: Response to Climate Change and Environmental Issues” Jointly organized by Centre for Studies in Rural Development - Institute of Social Work and Research (CSRD – ISWR) and National Association of Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSWI) at BPHE Society`s Centre for Studies in Rural Development - Institute of Social Work and Research (CSRD – ISWR) from 15th - 17th December 2022
7. Invited as External Examiner for viva cum practical examination of BBA Semester – I, Rajan Mamta Degree College, Aurangabad, Bihar from 22nd - 23rd May 2023
8. Invited as a chairperson for the parallel session in two days South Asian Conference on “Healthcare at the Crossroads: Transforming Healthcare in India @75” Jointly organized by Department of Sociology, VET Institute of Arts and Science in association with Department of Sociology & Population Studies, Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu, Department of Sociology, Periyar University, Community Social Work Practice & Development Foundation, Bangladesh & Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Pazhassiraja College, Kerala from 2nd - 3rd November 2023
9. Invited as a chairperson of the technical session in the 10th Annual National Conference of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP) on the theme "Social Work Practices in Healthcare: Issues and Challenges" organized by Wardha Samaj Karya Sansthan, Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha, Maharashtra from 26th – 27th December 2023
10. Rapporteur for a technical session in the 10th Annual National Conference of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP) on the theme "Social Work Practices in Healthcare: Issues and Challenges" organized by Wardha Samaj Karya Sansthan, Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha, Maharashtra from 26th – 27th December 2023
11. Rapporteur for a poster presentation at the 2nd International Conference on Women in Multifaceted Research (ICWMR) organized by Gopal Narayan Singh University, Jamuhar, Bihar, from 10th – 12th March 2024
12. Delivered a lecture on “Stress and Burnout on Working Population” at Ph.D. Scholars Forum, School of Social Work, IGNOU, New Delhi on 1st October 2024
13. Invited as a chairperson for the parallel session at the 11th Annual National Conference of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP) on the theme "Generations of Care: The Legacy and Future of Professional Social Work in Healthcare" organized by Medical Social Welfare Unit, AIIMS Jodhpur from 31st October – 1st November 2025

1. 1 - year experience in the rural setting
2. 10-day placement at SURAJE (www.suraje.org), Sasaram, Rohtas, Bihar
3. Five days of field experience in the Community Immersion Program
4. Devoted 100 hours to Swachhata in a village of West Bengal (Village – Surul) under Swachha Bharat Summer Internship (SBSI), 2018
5. One-month experience as an intern in Fakirana Sisters` Society, Banuchhapar, Bettiah, West Champaran, Bihar
6. One-month Block Placement Training Program at the Department of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS, Bangalore
7. One-month experience as an intern in Santiniketan Ratanpally Vivekananda Adibasi Kalyan Samiti (SEVAKS), Ratanpally, Santiniketan, West Bengal
8. Volunteered for “Win Over Tobacco – SAVE the Youth campaign” for the year 2020-21 by Innovative Cancer Care and Rehabilitation Pvt. Ltd. (ICanCaRe)
9. Volunteered in a project on the traditional wisdom of cultural practices around nutrition in Surul, West Bengal, by Deen Dayal Research Institute, New Delhi, from 09/03/2021 to 11/03/2021

1. Conducted research and devoted 100 hours in the field for Swachha Bharat Summer Internship (SBSI), 2018, sponsored by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS) in association with the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)
2. Conducted research on the topic entitled “Incidence of Child Labour: A Study of 25 Households in Lauriya Block”
3. Qualified Research Entrance Test (RET) - 2019 for PhD admission conducted by the Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan, West Bengal
4. Certificate of Emerging Researcher for outstanding performance showcased in the Rajagiri National Research Quiz held on 1st July 2021
5. Supervision of Students – 54 | UG – 32 | PG – 22 |

1. Excellence certificate in matriculation by CBSE by the HRD Minister (Kapil Sibal)
2. Secured 1st position & INR 30000 in Swachha Bharat Summer Internship (SBSI) 2018, in Visva-Bharati sponsored by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS) in association with the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) on 9th September 2018
3. Excellence certificate by the Government of India for Swachha Bharat Summer Internship (SBSI) 2018
4. Excellence certificate by the Visva-Bharati (A Central University and Institution of National Importance) for Swachha Bharat Summer Internship (SBSI), 2018
5. Secured 2nd position in post-graduation at the university level
6. Awarded 3rd prize & 4000 INR in INKTOBER 1.0, 2019 Online Essay Competition conducted by International Management Institute, Bhubaneshwar on 29th October 2019
7. Qualified UGC NET in Social Work in December 2019
8. Secured 1st position in an online national-level quiz titled “Coronavirus pandemic from Indian perspective” organized by the School of Education, CTE, CIHTS, Sarnath under the PMMMNMTT Scheme of MHRD, Govt. of India on 30th May 2020
9. Awarded 2nd best paper for Students/Scholars in VIII Annual National Conference of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals, from 7th-9th August 2021
10. Awarded best paper and a cash prize of INR 1100 in the “National Conference on Social Work Practices and Sustainable Consumption during COVID-19” (NCSWPSCDC) organized by the Department of Social Work, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani, in collaboration with the Association of Professional Social Workers & Development Practitioners, Chandigarh, and Society for All Round Development, New Delhi on 4th - 5th October 2021
11. Qualified UGC NET JRF in Social Work in February 2022
12. Awarded best paper and a cash prize of 500 RM (9315.31 INR) in the ASEAN Social Business Conference 2024 - The Role of Inclusive Education in the World of Three Zeros, organized by INTI International University, Malaysia, on 13th – 14th November 2024
13. Awarded for my Outstanding Contribution and Dedication to the Professional Growth of AIAMSWP during the 11th Annual National Conference of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP) on the theme "Generations of Care: The Legacy and Future of Professional Social Work in Healthcare" organized by Medical Social Welfare Unit, AIIMS Jodhpur from 31st October – 1st November 2025
14. Award to the Editorial Board (Assistant Editor) of the Indian Journal of Health Social Work (IJHSW) for its Continuous Efforts in Promoting Academic Excellence and Research in the Field during the 11th Annual National Conference of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP) on the theme "Generations of Care: The Legacy and Future of Professional Social Work in Healthcare" organized by Medical Social Welfare Unit, AIIMS Jodhpur from 31st October – 1st November 2025