Tribals: Socio-Economic & Cultural Perspective

Dr. Ranjan Kumar Sahoo (b-1961) completed his graduation with Economics honours from Banki College, Banki, Cuttack in 1982, MA in Economics (1984) from Ravenshaw College, Cuttack and L.L.B. From M.S. Law college, Cuttack in 1994. He was awarded Ph.D. Degree in the year 2000 from the Utkal University for his research on Economic status of Sauras of Kodala and Polasara in the district of ganjam, (Orrisa). Dr. Sahoo has to his credit published 36 papers and 86 articles in different Newpapers Magazines, journals and books. He has completed research Projects by U.G.C. and organised U.G.C. sponsored State Level Seminars. His areas of research, interest are Tribal Economy and Co-operative Movement, He has been working as lecturer since 1985. At present he is in U.N.S. Mahavidyalaya, Khairabad, Mugpal, Jaipur under Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Orrissa