ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Home science laid its genesis since the inception of this premier
Institute, 1913. Initially, Home science was introduced to students at the higher secondary
Level and then at the degree level in 1981-82 with Honours with 16 students. Introduced as Major Elective in 2006 with more than 100 non-Home Science students. The postgraduate degree also introduced in 1983 with 16 seats, which further extended to 32 seats (present strength).The Department leaped to new heights with the introduction of MPhil course in 2016 with 08 students.
MISSION
- To create a transformative educational experience for students focused on deep disciplinary knowledge, problem solving, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, promoting intellectual growth and shaping their personality.
- To empower the students by providing the basic knowledge about Fundamentals of Human Nutrition, Human Development, Communication and Extension Education by making significant contribution of Science applied at home and to produce professionals who serve the Family, Community and Society as a whole.
- The Department of Home science is committed to encourage the undergraduate students to use English as a medium of reading and writing.
VISION
❖ To play a lead role in contributing to the advancement of the teaching excellence by undertaking relevant social research and outreach.
❖ To establish the five Professional Departments of Home Science in each
- Department of Food and Nutrition
- Department of Advanced Human Development
- Department of Textile Science
- Department of Resource Management
- Department of Communication and Extension
❖ To foster creativity and generate employability for the students.
COURSE OFFERED
UNDER GRADUATE | Established Since 1981 |
POST GRADUATE | Established since 1983 |
MPHIL | Established since 2016 |
GENERIC ELECTIVE | Introduced Since 2006 |
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMME: No. of Seats-24(Arts)+8 (Science)
- Core Course Papers :14
- Discipline Specific Elective (DSE): 04
- Generic Elective (GE): 04
- Ability Compulsory :02
- Skill Enhancement Course (SEC): 02
- Value Added Certificate Course (Only for UG 5th Semester Students)-32 Seats
POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME: (PART -1) No. of Seats- 48
- Hard core papers : 09
- Core Elective Papers : 04
- Allied Elective Papers : 03
- Open Elective Papers : 02
- POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME (Part- II) Of Seats-48
- Hard core Papers :02
- Core Elective Papers :04
- Allied Elective :01
- Open Elective :02
- Skill Based Certificate Course (Only for PG 3rd Semester Students) -16 Seats
M.Phil PROGRAMME (1 Year):
- Advanced Study In Home Science
- Research Methodology
Sl.no | Year | No. of UG Students | No. Of PG students | M.Phil |
1 | 2017 | 32 | 43 |
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2 | 2018 | 24 | 48 | 01 |
3 | 2019 | 23 | 48 | 03 |
4 | 2020 | 24 | 48 | 01 |
5 | 2021 | 23 | 48 | 01 |
6 | 2022 | 32 | 41 | – |
7 | 2023 | 25 | 48 | – |
| Sl.No | Name Of Faculty | Designation | Highest Qualification | Specialisation | Experience | No.of Publication |
| 1 | Smt. Indurekha Mahapatra | Associate Professor | M.A | Extension Education | 40 years | 18 |
| 2 | Dr. Ajanta Nayak | Reader | Msc., MPhil PhD | Food And Nutrition | 20 Years | 22 |
| 3 | Mrs.Nirmala Ray | Lecturer | Msc., MPhil | Extension Education | 18 Years | NIL |
| 4 | Dr.Suparna Patel (Adhoc) | Lecturer | PhD | Human Development and Family Studies | 10 Years | 01 |
| 5 | Mrs.Padmaja Jagiti(Adhoc) | Lecturer | M.A,M.Phil | Extension Education | 08 Years | 05 |
| 6 | Miss. Babita Tudu | Lab Assistant cum Store keeper | M.A | Extension Education | 2 Months | NIL |
| 7 | Miss.Soumya Subhadarshini A | Guest faculty | Msc., MPhil | Food And Nutrition | 02Years | 03 |
| 8 | Mrs. N Swati | Guest Faculty | M.A., Mphil | Extension Education | 03 Years | 01 |
| 9 | Miss. Farheen Parween | Guest Faculty | M.A | Extension Education | 10 Months | 01 |
TEACHER’S ACHIEVEMENT
Mrs Indurekha Mohapatra, Asso. Prof, HOD, Home Science
- 1st class 3rd in Graduation
- 1st class 2nd in Post-Graduation
- Authored 8 books as national publications
- Presented papers in national and international conferences
- Invited Resource Person in national and international seminars
- Published paper in national and international journal
Dr. Ajanta Nayak, Reader, Home Science
- Gold Medal in M.Sc in Food and Nutrition awarded by Sambalpur University, Odisha in the Year 1998.
- Selected for young Scientist award by , National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) Hyderabad,2007.
- Honored and recognized by National Commission of Women, Govt. of India, New Delhi for being the Convenor in organizing a 02-day CB PDP program with international dignitaries in 2021.
- Recognized and appreciated by Hon’ble VC, Rama Devi Women’s University for being the Convenor of a 5-day International Faculty Development Program (FDP) with international speakers, conducted by RDWU, Odisha in 2021.
- Recognized and appreciated by Hon’ble VC, Rama Devi Women’s University for being the
- Convenor of a 1-week National Faculty Development Program (FDP) in Home Science with participation from faculties across India, conducted by RDWU, Odisha in 2021.
- Recognized and appreciated by Hon’ble VC, Rama Devi Women’s University for being the Convenor of a Capacity Building and Personality Development Program for girl students sponsored by National Commission of Women (NCW), Govt. of India, New Delhi and hosted by RDWU, Odisha in 2021.
- Recognized by M/s Pidilite Industries Limited, Kolkata in 2019 for successfully conducting a 02-day Skill Development and Career Conversation Workshop for the students.
- Recognized and appreciated by Hon’ble VC, Rama Devi Women’s University for being the Convenor of a program hosted by University Health Center, RDWU.
- Recognized by RDWU in 2021 for being the Convenor of a 12-day industry-oriented career development workshop for students in collaboration with M/s Pidilite Industries Limited. Kolkata, 2021.
- Accolades for being an agile content creator in YouTube fostering digital academics in Food & Nutrition and other related topics.
Conferences Attended:
- Invited Lectures with All India Radio, Prasar Bharati, Cutack, Odisha.
- Presented at NIN, Hyderabad for Young Scientist Award.
- Papers presented in national level conferences held in different parts of the country along with publication.
- Career Talks as invited resource person in government and non-govt. organizations.
- Paper presentation in International conferences.
Journal Publications & Books Authored:
- 17 International publications in peer reviewed international journals as first author.
- 05 book authored with an international publisher.
- 05 chapters contributed in the edited books with national publishers on research findings.
Research:
Pursuing a major research project as Principal Investigator with Department of Science & Technology, Government of Odisha.
Dr. Suparna Patel (Adhoc), Lectruer, Home Science
- Presented Poster in AZRA 2022
Mrs. Padmala Jagati (Adhoc), Lectruer, Home Science
- Gold Medal in M.A in Home Science in the year 2005 Utkal University bbsr.
- Presented papers in national and international conferences
- Published paper in national and international journal
Research Projects
Dr. Ajanta Nayak Pursuing a major research project as Principal Investigator with Department of Science & Technology, Government of Odisha. Amount of funding- Rs.9.56, 000 with one year completed. Title –study of developmental stagnancy of rice cultivars varying its panicle architecture and its impact on grain morphology, quality, and yield.
Infrastructure Facilities
- Lecure Hall- 02
- Store-02 (23ft X10 ft)
- Laboratory-02(17ft x15ft) seating capacity-45 each
- Staff room/Computer lab/Seminar Hall-01
- Lavatory- 04( 2 for Staff and 2 for Students)
- Lecture Hall- 30ft X 22ft each seating capacity-50
- Staff room/Computer lab/Seminar Hall- 31ftX23ft
- Lavatory- 23ftX12ft (5 individual toilets for staff and students)
- Desktop Computer(03)
- Printer (01)
- Laptop (02)
- UPS(03)
- Steel Bookshelf (25)
Major Lab Instruments
- Compound Microscope
- Fire Extinguisher (02)
- Water Purifier
- Digital Weighing Machine
- Microwave
- Mixer and Grinder
- OTG
- Cooking stove
- Air fryer
- Refrigerator
- Sewing Machine
- Knitting Machine
- Electric Oven
- Induction Stove
- Coffee Maker
- Cutlery
- Crockery
- Pressure Cooker
- Cooking Utensils
- Serving Utensils
- Electric Iron
SWOC ANALYSIS
STRENGTH
WEAKNESS
OPPORTUNITES
CHALLENGES
STRENGTH:
Efficient faculty members: Senior two faculty members of Department having PhD and among them Smt. Indurekha Mahapatra, Dr. Ajanta Nayak are engaged supervising PG and MPhil students for dissertation work.
WEAKNESS:
❏ Insufficient classrooms and ICT facilities.
❏ Insufficient space for student’s library, Counselling centre and Washrooms.
OPPORTUNITIES:
❏ Teaching at college, University and Training Institutes.
❏ Dietician in Health Management Centres for Patients.
❏ Offer consultancy for Family Counselling.
❏ Extension Educational practitioners at family and farm.
❏ Researches, Freelance writer on current issues.
CHALLENGES:
❏ Effective sharing and caring Approach for empowering students.
❏ Research Network across the Nation and Overseas Departments.
❏ Organizing community participation in Rural, Urban, Slums and Tribal settlements.
FUTURE PLANS:
To Introduce:
- PG Diploma in clinical nutrition and dietetics
- PG Diploma in Fashion communication course
- PG Diploma in Food Preservation and Catering Management
- PG Diploma in Extension Education
Distinguished Alumni
Sl.No | Name of the Notable Alumni | Post & Position | Contribution towards department | Photograph |
1 | Prof Dr Aparajita Choudhury
| Vice Chancellor, Ramadevi Women’s University, BBSR | Academic Advice |
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2 | Dr.Sucheta Priyabadini | Maa Ramadevi Chair Professor, Ramadevi Women’s University, BBSR | Active Pariticipation in seminars |
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3 | Late Dr. Srilekha Ray | Ex-Principal, Ramadevi Women’s(Auto) College | Worked for more than a decade and academic contribution |
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4 | Late Dr. Bandana Tripathy | Ex-Director, Textbook Bureau, Odisha | Worked for more than a decade and academic contribution |
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5 | Dr Tapati Das
| Ex-Principal, Ramadevi Women’s(Auto) College, BBSR | Worked for more than a decade and academic contribution and active participation in seminar |
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66 6 | Late Dr Meena Arora
| Ex-Principal, Dhenkanal Women’s College, Dhenkanal | Worked for more than a decade and academic contribution and active participation in seminar |
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77R7 | Dr. Jayalaxmi Das | Ex-Principal, Shailabala Women’s(Auto) College, Cuttack | Worked for more than a decade and academic contribution and active participation in seminar |
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8 | Dr Reeta choudhury | Retd. Associate Professor | Worked for more than a decade and academic contribution and active participation in seminar |
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9 | Dr. Alaka rani Das | Retd. Associate Professor | Worked for more than a decade and academic contribution and active participation in seminar |
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10 | Smt. Sumitra Dhala Samanta
| Delhi | Active Participation in curricular activities |
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11 | Prof Dr Gayatri Biswal | Principal, Shailabala Women’s (Auto) College, Cuttack | Worked for more than a decade and academic contribution and active participation in seminar |
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12 | Mrs. Meenakshi Mishra | Candian Library | Active Participation in alumni activities |
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13 | Dr Sabita Mishra | Principal Scientist, ICAR | Active Participation in community connect activities |
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14 | Miss. Banalata Kandy | Sportsperson, Ticket Collector, Indian Railways | Encouraging students for sports excellence |
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15 | Mrs. Minati Soren
| Sportsperson, High court Bar Association | Encouraging students for sports excellence |
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16 | Mrs. Sandhya Rani Soren | Sportsperson, Ministerial Staff, Odisha High Court
| Encouraging students for sports excellence through counselling |
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17 | Mrs. Madhusmita Behera
| Sportsperson, Indian Postal | Encouraging students for sports excellence through counselling |
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18 | Jamuna Giri | Sportsperson, | Encouraging students for sports excellence through counselling |
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19 | Preeti Minz | Net Ball Sportsperson, Odisha Police | Encouraging students for sports excellence through counselling |
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20 | Liza Sahoo | Sportsperson, |
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21 | Miss Nikita Mishra | Cine star-Ollywood | Encouraging students for extracurricular activities through counselling |
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22 | Smita Biswal | Dietitian, Freelancing at Pune | Encouraging students to pursue dietitian and nutritionist profession through counselling |
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23 | Sonali Pal | Dietitian, SUM Hospital, BBSR | Encouraging students to pursue dietitian and nutritionist profession through counselling |
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24 | Swagatika Das | Dietitian, Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital, BBSR | Encouraging students to pursue dietitian and nutritionist profession through counselling |
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25 |
| Entrepreneur, Gini & Jony |
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Best Practices
- Voluntary Blood donation by the students as and when required.
- Integrated development program with Alumni.
- Maintaining Cleanliness and greenery by students and teachers.
- Community Connect Activities
- Encouraging Participation in sports and other extra-curricular activities
Syllabus
- 3 Years Undergraduate Syllabus
- 2 Years Postgraduate Syllabus
- Skill Based Certificate Course for PG Students
- Value Added Certificate Course for UG Students
Bridge Courses
Department of Home Science offers bridge courses to Undergraduate Science/Arts/Commerce in ethics and values and Postgraduate students Arts/Science in Women and Society to prepare them for higher education, employment and different life skills for orientation in social living.
Undergraduate Students of Home Science are encouraged to attend bridge courses given by English (Communication skills), Mathematics (Logical Reasoning), and Botany (Environmental Science). Postgraduate Students of Home Science are encouraged to attend bridge courses offered by Computer science department, Sociology and Political Science (Women and Society) for higher employability opportunity and healthy social understanding.
Society
Apart from curricular activities students are encouraged to participate in different clubs and associations for better understanding in welfare activities for the society. They are inspired to participate in National Cadet Crops, National Service Scheme, Youth Red Cross, Rovers and Rangers, Prakruti Mitra Club, Eco Club, Photography Club, Literay and Debating Society, Dramactic Society, Athletic Society and Student Representative Cell.