Penulis: Bidyut Mohanty

Dr. (Mrs) Bidyut Mohanty is an Economist, who has worked on various aspects of famines, migration and gender issues. An Oriya writer of repute her papers on Social Science topics have been published in research journals. She is presently on the Research Faculty of the Institute of Social Sciences and works in the area of urban problems, community participation and women”s issues. Institute of Social Sciences is dedicated to systematic study of social issues and problems that confront India in trans-disciplinary perspective. Its findings and recommendations are made available to the members of the decision-making organisations such as government bodies, trade unions, people”s organisations and corporate bodies and scientific communities to encourage them to enlarge the options for action. The evolution of an informed and action-oriented public opinion is the primary aim of the Institute.