Colours of Friendship - Holi Celebration at KISS, 2016
Colours of Friendship - Holi Celebration at KISS, 2016 Holi Celebration at KISS, 2016 In this vibrant photograph, Jyotiranjan Gudia and his close friends …
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A Young Scholar's Journey Begins – Jyotiranjan Gudia in 2015
A Young Scholar's Journey Begins - Jyotiranjan Gudia in 2015 Jyotiranjan Gudia in 2015 This photograph captures Jyotiranjan Gudia in the year 2015 , dur…
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Jyotiranjan Gudia – A Torchbearer for the Didayi Community
Jyotiranjan Gudia – A Torchbearer for the Didayi Community Jyotiranjan Gudia: A Torchbearer for the Didayi Community In this inspiring photograph, Jyotiranj…
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Jyotiranjan Gudia – A Proud Representative of the Didayi Tribe
Jyotiranjan Gudia – A Proud Representative of the Didayi Tribe A Proud Representative of the Didayi Tribe In this powerful image, Jyotiranjan Gudia is seen h…
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A Glimpse of Rural Life: Jyotiranjan Gudia Herding Cattle
A Glimpse of Rural Life: Jyotiranjan Gudia Herding Cattle Jyotiranjan Gudia Herding Cattle This photograph captures a cherished memory from the life of Jyotir…
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A Brush with Tradition: Jyotiranjan Gudia's Live Painting Tribute on Children's Day at KISS
A Brush with Tradition: Jyotiranjan Gudia's Live Painting Tribute on Children's Day at KISS Jyotiranjan Gudia with Indian Traditional Kurta. This phot…
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The Hands That Hold Heritage: A Symbolic Preservation by Jyotiranjan Gudia
The Hands That Hold Heritage: A Symbolic Preservation by Jyotiranjan Gudia Hands of Jyotiranjan Gudia, he has saved for his feature generation. This image sho…
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- Dr. Jyotiranjan Gudia
- Dr. Jyotiranjan Gudia was born on May 1, 1997, in Muduliguda village of Malkangiri district, Odisha. He belongs to a tribal community and has always stayed closely connected to the culture, traditions and social systems of indigenous people. He completed his Ph.D. at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar. His doctoral research focused on the traditional political system of the Didayi tribe, one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Odisha. His thesis, titled “Continuity and Changes of Traditional Political System of Didayi Tribe in Odisha: A Case Study of Malkangiri District,” examined how traditional governance structures have evolved in response to contemporary influences. He carried out extensive fieldwork in 12 villages across 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. Dr. Jyotiranjan Gudia is the first Doctorate from the Didayi community of Malkangiri district of Odisha.
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