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Jyotiranjan Gudia: Bridging Tradition, Education and Art for Lasting Impact
Jyotiranjan Gudia: Bridging Tradition, Education and Art for Lasting Impact A Portrait of Purpose In the world of academia and art, few individuals bridge bot…
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Who is Jyotiranjan Gudia?
Who is Jyotiranjan Gudia? Jyotiranjan Gudia in 2025 at Patharagadia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Jyotiranjan Gudia is a scholar, researcher and artist whos…
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Jyotiranjan Gudia
Jyotiranjan Gudia Jyotiranjan Gudia, Patharagadia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 2025 Who is Jyotiranjan Gudia? Jyotiranjan Gudia is a scholar, researcher and artist…
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- Jyotiranjan Gudia
- 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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