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.

Trustees

Prof. Kishor Kumar Basa

Trustee, Odisha Research Centre

Prof. Kishor Kumar Basa provides profound academic guidance to the Odisha Research Centre, focusing on the preservation of anthropological heritage and civilizational memory. With a distinguished career in archaeological research and institutional administration, 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

Trustee, Odisha Research Centre

Dr. Jatin Mohanty contributes strategic oversight to the institutional development and long-term stewardship of the Odisha Research Centre. Drawing on extensive experience in regional development and public administration, 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

Trustee, Odisha Research Centre

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