M Behera
Biographic Data
| ID | 52541 |
|---|---|
| NAME | M Behera |
| GIVEN NAMES | M |
| FAMILY NAME | Behera |
| SIGNATURE | BEHERA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Jawaharlal Nehru University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2371-3399 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Social Transformation and Periphery
Despite significant outlays, a sizable segment of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) is still highly susceptible. Ulrich Beck reveals that the current development programs are merely embraced with “reflexive modernity.” The implementation’s apathetic nature has made it difficult to bring about sustainable development in tribal society, thereby echoing the inherent “risk” involved rather than bringing in pertinent benefits. The article …
Higher Education Among Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe in India
Education is crucial for crossing the socio-economic ladder as higher education provides opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge, which broadens the scope and opportunities to access resources and equal space in society. The article aims to assess the educational status and trends of scheduled caste (SCs)/scheduled tribes (STs) in higher education, the major challenges faced in accessing higher education and the government initiative for th…
Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Labour Market in India
The global labour market is experiencing substantial changes due to the emergence of automation and artificial intelligence (AI). The implementation of automation and AI has brought about a significant transformation in India’s industrial processes and employment market. This article aims to examine the impact of automation and AI on the labour market in India, particularly in terms of job displacement, skill mismatch, income inequality, the grow…
Affirmative Action in New India
This article aims to examine the role of affirmative action policies in achieving desired outcomes among India’s Scheduled Castes in employment, education, health, and governance. It also addresses how economic criteria are not suitable for it and the problems associated with India’s affirmative action policies. The article reveals that a significant gap persists among castes, and caste is an important indicator of socio-economic backwardness. Th…
Caste, Affirmative Action and Employment in Contemporary India
Caste is a peculiar system of social hierarchy where people receive differential treatment according to the caste group into which they are born. India's constitution contains broad affirmative action measures to fight caste-based discrimination and long-standing injustices. This paper examines the prevalence of caste-based inequality and discrimination in employment, occupation and wages in the labour market in contemporary India. It also examin…
Access and Repayment of Institutional Agricultural Credit by Farmers in Tribal Areas of Odisha
Agricultural credit is the most significant factor in the Indian agricultural sector. The paper discusses the access of institutional credit to agriculture, and helps understand the challenges faced by the tribal farmers to obtain agricultural credit, and the determinants of institutional agricultural credit at households' (HHs) level in the backward region of Odi:sha. The study used primary data collected from 475 farm tribal HHs of Kalahandi, B…
Agricultural Improvement of Marginalized Tribal Farmers Through Watershed Development
Neoliberal policies have put farmers in a greater situation of vulnerability. Tribal farmers are among the most neglected in policymaking as well as in the larger capitalist framework of development. Watershed development might play a transformative role in reducing the burden of tribal farmers in Odisha. However, it is yet to gain traction in policymaking circles. Increasing the level of production and productivity are two major dimensions of wa…
Tribal Movements against Mining-induced Displacement in Odisha
Contemporary Odisha has witnessed many micro-social movements fighting industrialization, mining, major dams, and similar development projects. The introduction of these projects has a massive impact on tribe lives, survival, and cultural identity of tribes. The most recent one is the severe uproar from the Lanjigarh area’s inhabitants against the Vedanta, which was about to set up a bauxite-aluminum factory near Niyamagiri Hill. The article atte…
Underrepresentation of Marginalised Groups in India’s Higher Education Institutions
The attainment of education is a recognised parameter for social change and social justice. Foregrounding recent data on the status of reservations—for students and teaching faculty alike—in some of India’s prominent Higher Educational Institutions, this article attempts to highlight the inaccessibility of Higher Education for those from marginalised castes
Health Status and Healthcare Services of Scheduled Tribes in Odisha
Health is an essential aspect of human life, and good health significantly contributes to the social development and economic progress of a nation. The health practices are shaped by culture, economic life, and geographical and ecological conditions, among others. The Scheduled Tribes (STs) are socially and educationally backward. The government healthcare services have not optimally reached the tribal communities, and, hence, they are forced to …
Implementation of Development Schemes and Exclusion
Access and Repayment of Institutional Agricultural Credit by Farmers in Tribal Areas of Odisha
Agricultural credit is the most significant factor in the Indian agricultural sector. The paper discusses the access of institutional credit to agriculture, and helps understand the challenges faced by the tribal farmers to obtain agricultural credit, and the determinants of institutional agricultural credit at households' (HHs) level in the backward region of Odi:sha. The study used primary data collected from 475 farm tribal HHs of Kalahandi, B…
Implementation of Development Schemes and Exclusion
Health Status and Healthcare Services of Scheduled Tribes in Odisha
Health is an essential aspect of human life, and good health significantly contributes to the social development and economic progress of a nation. The health practices are shaped by culture, economic life, and geographical and ecological conditions, among others. The Scheduled Tribes (STs) are socially and educationally backward. The government healthcare services have not optimally reached the tribal communities, and, hence, they are forced to …
Tribal Movements against Mining-induced Displacement in Odisha
Contemporary Odisha has witnessed many micro-social movements fighting industrialization, mining, major dams, and similar development projects. The introduction of these projects has a massive impact on tribe lives, survival, and cultural identity of tribes. The most recent one is the severe uproar from the Lanjigarh area’s inhabitants against the Vedanta, which was about to set up a bauxite-aluminum factory near Niyamagiri Hill. The article atte…
Underrepresentation of Marginalised Groups in India’s Higher Education Institutions
The attainment of education is a recognised parameter for social change and social justice. Foregrounding recent data on the status of reservations—for students and teaching faculty alike—in some of India’s prominent Higher Educational Institutions, this article attempts to highlight the inaccessibility of Higher Education for those from marginalised castes
Agricultural Improvement of Marginalized Tribal Farmers Through Watershed Development
Neoliberal policies have put farmers in a greater situation of vulnerability. Tribal farmers are among the most neglected in policymaking as well as in the larger capitalist framework of development. Watershed development might play a transformative role in reducing the burden of tribal farmers in Odisha. However, it is yet to gain traction in policymaking circles. Increasing the level of production and productivity are two major dimensions of wa…
Access and Repayment of Institutional Agricultural Credit by Farmers in Tribal Areas of Odisha
Agricultural credit is the most significant factor in the Indian agricultural sector. The paper discusses the access of institutional credit to agriculture, and helps understand the challenges faced by the tribal farmers to obtain agricultural credit, and the determinants of institutional agricultural credit at households' (HHs) level in the backward region of Odi:sha. The study used primary data collected from 475 farm tribal HHs of Kalahandi, B…
Higher Education Among Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe in India
Education is crucial for crossing the socio-economic ladder as higher education provides opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge, which broadens the scope and opportunities to access resources and equal space in society. The article aims to assess the educational status and trends of scheduled caste (SCs)/scheduled tribes (STs) in higher education, the major challenges faced in accessing higher education and the government initiative for th…
Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Labour Market in India
The global labour market is experiencing substantial changes due to the emergence of automation and artificial intelligence (AI). The implementation of automation and AI has brought about a significant transformation in India’s industrial processes and employment market. This article aims to examine the impact of automation and AI on the labour market in India, particularly in terms of job displacement, skill mismatch, income inequality, the grow…
Affirmative Action in New India
This article aims to examine the role of affirmative action policies in achieving desired outcomes among India’s Scheduled Castes in employment, education, health, and governance. It also addresses how economic criteria are not suitable for it and the problems associated with India’s affirmative action policies. The article reveals that a significant gap persists among castes, and caste is an important indicator of socio-economic backwardness. Th…
Caste, Affirmative Action and Employment in Contemporary India
Caste is a peculiar system of social hierarchy where people receive differential treatment according to the caste group into which they are born. India's constitution contains broad affirmative action measures to fight caste-based discrimination and long-standing injustices. This paper examines the prevalence of caste-based inequality and discrimination in employment, occupation and wages in the labour market in contemporary India. It also examin…
Social Transformation and Periphery
Despite significant outlays, a sizable segment of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) is still highly susceptible. Ulrich Beck reveals that the current development programs are merely embraced with “reflexive modernity.” The implementation’s apathetic nature has made it difficult to bring about sustainable development in tribal society, thereby echoing the inherent “risk” involved rather than bringing in pertinent benefits. The article …
Economics (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Economic growth (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Social and Economic Development in India (5 works) · Business (4 works) · Law (4 works) · Caste (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Law (3 works)