A Glimpse of Rural Life: Jyotiranjan Gudia Herding Cattle

Jyotiranjan Gudia 6/28/2025 03:20:00 PM

 A Glimpse of Rural Life: Jyotiranjan Gudia Herding Cattle

Jyotiranjan Gudia Herding Cattle

This photograph captures a cherished memory from the life of Jyotiranjan Gudia during his school days in Class 9. Taken during his holidays when he returned to his village, the picture shows him happily engaged in herding cattle a responsibility he willingly took up to support his family. Dressed in a green shirt and wearing a traditional turban, he stands smiling with a stick in hand, surrounded by cows and calves in a lush, natural landscape. This moment reflects not only his connection to his rural roots but also his humble and hardworking nature.

Today, Jyotiranjan Gudia is the first Ph.D. scholar from the Didayi tribe of Malkangiri district, Odisha, but this photo is a beautiful reminder of his grounded upbringing and strong bond with village life.

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Jyotiranjan Gudia was born on May 1, 1997, in Muduliguda village of Malkangiri district, Odisha. He belongs to a tribal community and has a deep connection with the culture, traditions and social systems of indigenous people. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar. His research focuses on the traditional political system of the Didayi tribe, one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Odisha. His doctoral thesis, titled "Continuity and Changes of Traditional Political System of Didayi Tribe in Odisha: A Case Study of Malkangiri District," explores how traditional governance systems have evolved in response to modern influences. Jyotiranjan has conducted extensive fieldwork in 12 villages of Malkangiri, studying traditional leadership roles such as Naik, Chalan, Pujari and Dishari. Committed to preserving tribal identity and knowledge, he continues to work toward empowering indigenous communities through research and advocacy.

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