1. To conduct and invest in multi-disciplinary social science research affecting women in Odisha by connecting all the stakeholders to contribute towards achieving diversity, gender parity, justice and empowerment.
2. To inspire and translate women's contribution in various fields and amplify the voices of women to achieve equality and inclusiveness.
3. To promote study on women achievers and their contribution towards sustainable development in Odisha in particular and India in general.
Besides working on Research, Training and Documentation, the Chair would also involve in substantial community engagement through outreach programmes, duly associating the internal and external stakeholders, including the government and non-government agencies whose routine engagement is focussed on sustainable development of women.
The above rationale is also keeping in line with the 2030 agenda of UN wherein one of the major goals of Sustainable Development is to end poverty and discrimination against women.
| Name | Designation |
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Prof. Sucheta Priyabadini |
Chair Professor |
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Jyotatsi Jangyanseni |
Research Assistant, MRDC |
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Satyabrata Sahoo |
Office Assistant, MRDC |
Considering the vast scope and potential of the Chair, an Advisory Committee is constituted consisting of eminent academicians and public personalities, which can meet periodically and aid and advise Maa Rama Devi Chair in due exercise of its functions. Accordingly, an advisory committee for Maa Rama Devi Chair, is constituted with the following members:
Maa Rama Devi Chair
Ph.No : 7008804029
Email : ramadevichair@rdwu.ac.in
Prof (Dr.) Sucheta Priyabadini began her academic career in Social Science from Utkal University, Odisha, where she topped both Graduation and Post- Graduation. She did her Ph.D. from Utkal University on "Role of Mother in Educational Achievement and Social Development of Children". She subsequently completed her D.Litt. on "Social Mapping of Women Students in Engineering: A case study of Bhubaneswar," from KIIT. Her academic pursuit later took her to Australia in the year 2010 for undertaking Post Doctoral Research on "Bilateral linkages between Australia and India," from the perspective of Indian women professionals, based in Australia, under Endeavour Research Award at Monash University, Melbourne. Her subsequent works focused mostly on issues relating to Gender and Women Studies. She has several publications to her credit in National and International Journals, books, besides presenting research papers at various Universities and Institutions. In 2010, she presented a paper on "Feminine Power, Spirituality and Human wellbeing" at 63 rd Annual UN DPI/NGO Conference at Melbourne, Australia. She has also written columns in leading newspapers besides contributing to text books. She has guided three Ph.D. scholars and four M.Phil. dissertations and presented more than 100 research articles in the national and international journals, conferences, seminars and webinars. Her recent publication include "Women Influencers of Odisha," a book launched in 2022, chronicling success stories of Odia women across diverse domains, engaged in India’s freedom struggle to the present. She completed a research project on "India Korea: Royal Link-A study on cross cultural relationship," at Busan, South Korea in May 2019.
Besides a significant academic career in teaching, research, training etc., her interest in music and Fine arts, have got her several awards at State and National level. She was appointed the Australia Award Ambassador by the Australian Government for the year 2015.In December 2020, she joined as a member of the Board of Directors in AusInd Bridge Foundation, Melbourne, Australia and Director of SACLG for the India office. Her recent awards include, Chausathi Yogini Award for Art -2020, Nishtha Women Achievers Award for Education and Research-2021, Aarya Award for Education 2021, and The Piktale Influencer's Award 2021", awarded to top 100 Global Influencers. She received the "Lokanath Kala Samman," award in 2022, for her contribution in the art space. In 2023,was awarded for excellence in the field of education by Global Yog Alliance,Delhi.
Backed by 30 years of experience in dealing with student affairs and academic administration, her latest engagement has been Director, Student Counseling, KIIT, Bhubaneswar, dealing with issues of mental health and wellness.
Presently she is working in Rama Devi Women's University, Bhubaneswar as Maa Rama Devi Chair Professor.
Rama Devi Women's University Vidya Vihar,PO:Bhoinagar Bhubaneswar,751022,Odisha,India Phone No. : 0674-2542644 Email:registrar(at)rdwu(dot)ac(dot)in
