Dr. Bishnu Prasad Mohapatra

Bio

Dr. Bishnu Prasad Mohapatra is presently working as Assistant Professor in School of Liberal Arts, Dr. Viswanath Karad MIT-World Peace University, Pune and involved in Teaching and Research in Political Science. Dr. Mohapatra has about 25 years of experience in Teaching and Research in Political Science and peace studies. Specialised in governance, public policy, decentralisation, local democracy and economic development. He has obtained M.Phil in Political Science from Berhampur University, Odisha, India and completed his PhD from Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS) Hyderabad in Political Science in 2018. Dr. Mohapatra has been extensively worked in Research Studies in various parts in India. He has published 28 numbers of Journal Articles in various reputed journals apart from 2 Books and 9 Chapters in Edited Books. He has also published 3 Research Monographs and associated with many global professional bodies, policy think-tanks and Journals as Mentor, Editorial Board Member, Advisor and Expert Members.

Educational Qualifications :

1. PhD in Political Science, Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad, India.

2. MPhil in Political Science, Berhampur University, Odisha

3. MA in Political Science, Berhampur University, Odisha

Areas of Expertise :
Political Science, Governance & Public Policy, Local Democracy, and Decentralization and Development.

Teaching Experience :
10 Years of Experience (Post PhD), Taught Political Science at Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad.

Industry / Research Experience: 15 Years of Experience .

1. Senior Programme Associate & Programme Manager, 2004-2011

2. Visiting Fellow, Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad

3. Research Assistant, Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad

Publications and Research Work :

1. Research Project under Implementation: Exploring the Nexus of Traditional Institutions and Leadership in Maharashtra: Documenting Interactions between practices and knowledge, a project sponsored by the MIT-World Peace University, Pune (Seed Grants).

Publications Journal Articles (Scopus, SCI, ABDC)

1.Bishnu Prasad Mohapatra and Brajaraja Mishra (2025); “Empowering Local Governments: Role of Union Finance Commissions”, Economic and Political Weekly(EPW), Vol.60, Issue.8, 22 February 2025, pp:30-38, ISSN: 0012-9976 (ABDC (B), Scopus Index- C), https://doi.org/10.71279/epw.v60i8.38772

2.Bishnu Prasad Mohapatra (2024); “Do Local Democratic Institutions Promote Citizens’ Participation?- A Case Study of Gram Sabhas in Odisha”, Journal of Rural Development, Vol.43, No.4(October-December), pp:432-444, ISSN:0970-3357, (Scopus Index, SJR QA). https://doi.org/10.25175/jrd/2024/v43/i4/172824

3.Bishnu Prasad Mohapatra (2023) Does Gender Based Representation Matters in Fostering Political Inclusion of Women in Local Governments? A Case of India. SocioEconomic Challenges, Vol.7, Issue.3, ISSN 2520-6621, pp: 63-75. https://doi.org/10.61093/sec.7(3).63-75.2023 (ABDC-C)

4.Reddy MG and Bishnu Prasad Mohapatra (2023); Fiscal Devolution and Finances of the Urban Local Bodies in Telangana-A Review, Economic and Political Weekly (EPW), Vol.58, No-39,pp: 44-50, Fiscal Devolution and Finances of the Urban Local Bodies in Telangana : A Review | Economic and Political Weekly (epw.in). (ABDC(B), Scopus Indexed-C) 0012-9976.

5. Bishnu Prasad Mohapatra (2022), State Finance Commission and Devolution to Panchayati Raj Institutions in Odisha-A Critique. Review of Development and Change, Vol. 27, Issue-1, https://doi.org/10.1177/09722661221087979. ISSN: 0972-2661.pp:61-82.(UGC CARE, SAGE Journal)

Publication-Book

1.Decentralised Governance and Development in Tribal Areas in Odisha, India. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, London, UK, ISBN: 978-1-5275-2894-9, Page-1-345. Decentralised Governance and Development in Tribal Areas in Odisha, India - Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Chapters in Edited Book (Scopus Index)

Bishnu Prasad Mohapatra and MG Reddy (2024), Political Inclusion of the Marginalised Communities in Panchayats in India: Case Studies of Andhra Pradesh and Telengana, in the Book “The Indian Social Sphere: Institutions and Social Transformations” Tayler and Francies (Routledge/Scopus), Political Inclusion of the Marginalised Communities in Panchayats in I (taylorfrancis.com) 10.4324/9781003490418-13

Awards and Recognitions :

1.ICSSR Institutional Doctoral Fellowship for the years from 2012-13(16 th May, 2013) to 2015-16 (15 th May, 2016) (3 years) at Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad, India for carrying out Ph.D. Research Work.

2.Visiting Fellowship at Research Unit for Livelihood and Natural Resources (RULNR) in Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad for conducting a research study entitled “Decentralised Forest Governance, Institutions and Livelihoods in Odisha-A Study of Evolution of Policy Process and Politics.

Professional Affiliations :

1.Editorial Board Member, Journal of Peace Service Academy, Peace Service Academy | PSA

2.Member, Board of Directors, the Global Alliance for Ministries and Infrastructures for Peace (GAMIP), Canada. gamip.org" https://gamip.org/our-team/

3.Mentor, Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA), USA (www.mpsa.org.in)

4.Editorial Advisory Board Member (Early Career Researcher Group), Policy & Politics, a Journal of the Bristol University Press(BUP), Policy & Politics | Bristol University Press (bristoluniversitypressdigital.com)

5. Member of Grants Review Committee, Association of Asian Social Science Research Councils (AASSREC) (www.aassrec.org.in).

6.Co-Chair, Executive Committee, Global South Policy Process Research Network(GSPPRN),International Public Policy Association(IPPA) IPPA - Global South Policy Process Research Network

Subjects Taught :
Governance and Development, Public Policy, Democracy and Development, Local Governance, Political Theory and Ideology, and Research Methodology.

Research Profiles and Links :

Scopus ID : www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57220352792

Google Scholar : https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=6m_TNcwAAAAJ&hl=en

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6598-2290