Political Activist
Social Entrepreneur

Odisha Research Centre is a product of his vision for providing an intellectual grounding to the concept of Odisha Asmita, So as to instill a sense of pride in the minds of people belonging to an ancient civilization called Odisha.

Board of Trustees

Chairperson

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (Sambalpur, Odisha)
Former Union Minister for Education
Former Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas

Trustees

Prof. Kishor Kumar Basa

Former Chairman of INCAA

Prof. Kishor Kumar Basa, with a distinguished career in archaeological research and institutional administration provides profound academic guidance to the Odisha Research Centre, focusing on the preservation of anthropological heritage and civilizational memory. He steers the Centre's initiatives in documenting Odisha’s indigenous knowledge systems, material culture, and historical evolution to foster a globally recognized repository of regional scholarship.

Dr. Jatin Mohanty

Dr. Jatin Mohanty, drawing on extensive experience in regional development and public administration contributes strategic oversight to the institutional development and long-term stewardship of the Odisha Research Centre. He supports the alignment of the Centre's research initiatives with systemic socio-economic goals, ensuring public purpose and academic integrity remain central to its outreach.

Dr. Sujit Kumar Pruseth

Chair, General Management, Public Policy & Economics, IIM Sambalpur

Dr. Sujit Kumar Pruseth, Specializing in institutional governance and policy formulation offers critical academic and administrative oversight to the operations of the Odisha Research Centre. He ensures that the Centre's research agendas are successfully translated into structured academic programs, public dialogues, and meaningful collaborative ventures with partner institutions.