Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies

Introduction:

      Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies (NCDS) has been established by the State Government in the Higher Education Department in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi under the Ministry of HRD, Government of India to undertake, aid, promote and coordinate research in social sciences and socio-economic problems of developing societies with special reference to the problems of socio-economic development of India and state of Odisha. This Centre has been registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 on 30th March 1987.

 

 

 

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Particulars of Organization, Functions & Duties

[Section-4 (1) (b) (i)]

Objectives/Purpose of the Public Authority

a.  To undertake, aid, promote and coordinate research in social sciences and socio-economic problems of developing societies with special reference to the problems of socio-economic development of India and the State of Odisha.

b. To provide, on request, academic and professional assistance to the Departments   and   agencies   of   the   Government   of   India   and Government of Odisha and to agencies, institutions and personnel engaged in research in social sciences or any activity related to socio-economic development.

c.  To provide,  on request,  advisory and consultancy  service to the Government of India, the Government of Odisha and other State Government and Union Territory Administrations or any of their agencies,    Universities    and    other    educational    institutions    and organizations business trade or industry.

d.  To act as a clearing house of ideas and information on research in social sciences with special reference to the problems of socio-economic development of Odisha and the neighboring regions and to maintain a data bank.

e.  To collaborate with the Universities and particularly the Universities established in the state of Odisha, other academic: institutions and organizations in India or abroad in such manner as may be necessary for the promotion of the objectives of the Centre.

f.  To institute fellowships and award scholarships in furthermore of research in social sciences.

g. To   provide   programmes   of   advanced   training   to   teachers   in Universities, Colleges and other institutions of higher learning with a view to improving the quality of teaching and research in social sciences.

h. To develop close working relations in teaching and research in social sciences with the Universities and Colleges, especially with those in  the state of Odisha.  

i.   To prepare, print and publish papers, journals, reports and books in furtherance of the objectives of the Centre and the promotion of social research.

j.   To secure and accept endowments, grant-in-aid, donations or gifts mutually agreed terms and conditions.

k. To acquire by gift, purchase, lease or other any property movable or immovable, this may be necessary or convenient for the purchase of   the Centre and to construct, alter and maintain any building or buildings for the purpose of the Centre.

l.  To draw, make, accept, endorse, discount and negotiate Government of India and other promissory notes, bills of exchange, cheques and other negotiable instruments.

m. To invest the funds of the Centre in such securities or in such manner as may be expedient and to sell or transfer such investments.

n. To take over and acquire by purchase, gift or otherwise from the Government of India, State Governments or any other public or private   bodies   or   private   individuals,   movable   and   immovable properties or other funds together with any attendant obligations and engagements not inconsistent with the objectives of the Centre.

o. To borrow funds with or without security, for the purpose of the Centre from the Government of India, Government of Odisha and banks or offices of such terms and conditions as may be mutually  agreed upon.

p. To transfer the movable and immovable properties of the Centre by  sale, mortgage, gifts, etc. for furthering the objectives of the Centre.

q. To undertake all such lawful acts and things as may be auxiliary,  incidental or ancillary to the furtherance of the aforesaid objectives of the Centre- and generally to undertake all such activities and programmes as may assist in promoting research in social sciences in India and in the State of Odisha.

Mission/Vision Statement of Public Authority

1.  To  undertake   studies on  social science and socio economic Problems of the society;
2.  To provide on request academic and professional assistance to the Departments and agencies of the Government and other agencies;
3. To provide advise and consultancy services to act as a clearing house of ideas and information on research in  social science
4. To collaborate with Universities and other academic institutions on academic matters
5. To institute fellowship of research in social sciences

Brief History of the Public Authority & Context of its Formation

    This Centre has been established by the Govt. of Odisha in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research under the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India in 1987 to fulfill its objectives as mentioned above

Duties of the Public Authority

As mentioned above

Main Activities/Functions of the Public Authority

As mentioned above

List of Services Being Provided by the Public Authority With a Brief Write up on them

Organizational Structure Diagram at Various Levels

Existing Staffing Pattern

• Director                             
• Academic Staff
• Administrative Staff
• Academic Supporting Staff
•  Library Staff

Expectation of the Public Authority from the

Public for Exchanging its Effectiveness & Efficiency

Arrangements and Methods Made for Seeking

Public Participation/Contribution

Mechanism Available for Monitoring the Service

Delivery and Public Grievance Resolution

Address Of The Main Office & Other Office at different levels

NABAKRUSHNA CHOUDHURY CENTRE FOR
DEVELOPMENT STUDIES,
PO. RRL, BHUBANESWAR-751013

There is no other office or branches of this office.

Morning Hours of the Office  :    10 A.M
Closing Hours of the Office   :    5.00 P.M.

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Powers & Duties of Officers  & Employees

[Section-4 (1) (b) (ii)]

Sl. No.	Designation	Power			Duties
		Administrative	Financial	Others
1	Director	Administrate head and Chief Executive of the Office	Delegated the financial power to the Secretary		As per Annexure-I (See on page no. 2)
2	Secretary	In-charge of Office    Administration and finance	Drawing & Disbursing Officer		1. In  charge    Office administration & finance. 2. To assist the Directorate in   different    type of activities. 3. To represent  the center in all business and & legal transactions
3	Administrative Officer	To assist the Secretary in Administration	To assist the secretary in all financial matters.		To assist the Secretary in all financial matters.
4	Academic staff	Nil	Nil		All the academic staff shall perform research and teaching would be authorized by the Director.

Note: The above officers are assisted by a group of Technical and Ministerial Officials.

ANNEXURE-1

Director's Power Duties & Responsibilities

 (5) Rule 12 and 13 of the Bylaw vests the following powers with the Director:

i) The Director shall be whole time officer of the Center and shall be the chief executive and academic officer of the Centre. The Board of Governors shall assign such other power duties and responsibilities as it would deem necessary to time to time.

ii) It shall be the duty of the Director to promote coordinate and exercise supervision and control over all research, training and other academic activities undertaken by the Centre. He shall also be responsible for the general superintendence, direction and control of the officers of the Centre and maintenance of discipline in the Centre.

iii) The Director shall function under the direction & guidance of the Board. He shall be answerable to the Board. It shall be his duty to ensure faithful observance of the decision of the Board, the Rules & Regulation. He shall place all academic matters before the Board for their information, approval, along with the observations of the faculty committee. if there is any.

iv) The Director shall submit to the Board the budget estimates for ensuing year together with memorandum of annual  plan of the Centre two months before the close of the faculty year.  He may also submit revised budget estimate when necessary.

v) The Director shall be responsible for planning and implementing the research, teaching and other academic programme of the Centre. In all these matters shall take into consideration the resolutions of the  faculty committee  if  there is any.

vi)  Reviewing of the progress of research activities at the Centre at least once in every six months.

vii) Recommending to the Board names of academicians to be invited as Honorary Professors and Honorary fellows of   center.

viii) Making arrangements for conduct of examinations and publication of results, as may be necessary.

ix) Ensuring maintenance of proper accounts.

x) Recruiting and appointing staff as may be authorized by the Board. Temporary research supporting staff on research schemes can be filled up by the Director, (with the approval of Chairman) without prior approval of the Board of Governors for a maximum period of 30 days in one spell. He may also fill up class-TV and class-III posts if the posts have been sanctioned by the Board (Resolution of 10th meeting of the Board held on 24.6.96) Temporary posts like Investigator in Research projects can be filled up by the Director for a period of maximum of 3 0 days in one spell which will be subsequently placed before the Board for information.

xi) Publishing annual report of the working of the Centre including a statement of audited accounts and the report of the auditor.

xii) Talking such actions as may be necessary for the purpose of implementing the decision of the Board.

xiii) Ensuring sound and beneficial management of the properties and funds of the Centre.

xiv) He shall sign all contracts and agreements on behalf of the Centre as authorized by the Board.

xv) Director shall exercise the authority to take disciplinary action and impose penalty on (B, C & D grade) administrative1 staff and supporting academic staff below the rank of lecturer and research associates. [Delegated by the Board u/r, 5 and 4 (ii) & 20 (iv) of the Bylaw in their resolution of the 7th meeting held on 14.9.91] .While taking the disciplinary action the Director shall follow the principle of natural justice and the procedures and formalities.

xvi) The Director shall ensure financial regularity and propriety of the Centre. The Bank account of the Centre shall be maintained in the name of the Director. He shall supervise and review all financial transactions whenever he desires, at least once in every three months. He shall ensure annual auditing & accounts of the Centre through such agency as would be decided by the Board of Governors.

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Procedure Followed in Decision Making Process

[Section-4 (1) (b) (iii)]

What is the procedure followed to take a decision for various matters?

   For taking decision in a particular matter first of all a proposal is prepared and sent to the appropriate committee for an elaborate discussion. The recommendations of the committee will be sent to the Director, Chief Executive of the Institution who placed it before the Board of Governors for a final decision.

What are the documented procedures/laid down procedures/Defined criteria/Rules to arrive at a particular decision for important matters? What are the different levels through which a decision process moves?

Same as mentioned above

What are the arrangements to communicate the decision to the Public?

   The decisions relating to Public are displayed in the Office Notice Board as well as in the Newspapers.

Who are the officers at various levels whose opinions are sought for the process of decision making?

Secretary for financial matters and Administrative matters.

Who is the final authority that the decision?  
                                         
Board of Governors

Please provide information separately in the following format for the important matters on which the decision is taken by the    Public Authority

Sl. No.	Subject  on  which the  decision is  to  be taken	Guidelines/Direction if any	Process  of Execution	Designation of the Officers   involved in   decision making	Contact Information above officers	If not satisfied by  the     where  and how to  approval
1	Financial matters	OGFR/Guidelines   for External Projects Funded	By utilizing funds received from the State Govt. and the ICSSR	Director/Secretary	Director,  NCDS, BBSR	Higher Education Department, Odisha
2	Administrative	Center's Service Conditions	Through Secretary   and Administrative Officer	Director	Director, NCDS

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Norms  for  Discharge of Function

[Section-4 (1) (b) (iv)]

Information Not Available

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Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manuals & Records for Discharging Functions

[Section-4 (1) (b) (v)]

Sl. No.	Name/Title of the document	Type   of document	Brief write up of the  document	From where one   can get  a copy	Address   Tel.No.,Fax   & E-mail& others	Fee charged by the Department.for  a  copyof Rules / Regulations
1	Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre  for Development Studies Employees, Recruitment, Conditions   of Service         & Retirement Benefit   Rules1997	Printed	Conduct/misconduct   of employees	Center's Office
2	Odisha   Leave Rules 1966	Printed	Types  ofleave and procedure   ofavailing   the loans	I & PR Deptt.		As presented by Govt.
3	OGFR	Printed	Different financial rules	I & PR Deptt.		As presented by Govt.
4.	Pension Rules	Printed	For preparation of pensioners documents	I & PR   Deptt.		As presented by Govt.
5.	TA Rules	Printed	Rules for TA Claims for Centre Funded  projects GuidelinesFor administration of external funded projects	Center's Office
6	RTI Act/Rules	Printed	Right to   Information to Public	I & PR		As prescribed by Govt.
7	ORV Act	Printed	Reservation in   Govt. service	I & PR

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Categories of Documents under Control

[Section-4 (1) (b) (vi)]

Sl. No.	Category of the document	Name   of  the document	Procedure to obtain  the document	Head by/under the control of
1	Service matter	Personal file Service book etc.	Apply through Proper channel	Secretary
2	Financial Matter	Budget, cash  book   and   other  subsidiary books. Bank  passbooks etc.	Apply through Proper channel	Secretary
3	Internal/External Funded Research Projects	Project Reports	Apply through proper channel	Administrative Officer

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Particulars of Arrangement in Formulation of Policy

[Section-4 (1) (b) (vii)]

Information Not Available

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Boards, Councils, Committees & Other Bodies Constituted

[Section-4 (1) (b) (viii)]

Details of BOG Members

MEMBERS BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Sl. No.	Name & Address	Designatiion
1.	Prof. R.K.Misra Chairman NKC Centre for Development Studies, Bhubaneswar-751013	Chairman
2.	Shri T.K.Mishra, IAS Development Commissioner & Additional Chief Secretary to Govt. P&C Department, Government of Odisha,Bhubaneswar Tel:2536882	Ex-Officio Member
3.	Shri M.S.Padhi, IAS Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Govt., Higher Education Department Government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar Tel:2536862	Ex-Officio Member
4.	Shri R.N.Senapati, IASPrincipal Secretary to Govt., Finance Department Government of Odisha Bhubaneswar Tel:2536950	Ex-Officio Member
5.	Prof. Binayak Rath Vice Chancellor, Utkal University Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar Tel:2582817	Member
6.	Prof. Bijay Kumar Sahoo Vice-Chancellor Berhampur University Bhanja ViharBerhampur-760 007 Tel:95680-2242233	Member
7.	Prof. Rita Ray.Professor of Sociology Utkal University Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar Mob:9437120950	Member
8	Prof. P.K.NayakProfessor of Anthropology Utkal University Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar Mob:94373043Q2	Member
9	Prof. Pulin Bihari Nayak Director Delhi School of Economics University of DelhiUniversity Enclave DELHI-110007 011-27666533(O)/26277266(R)	Member
10	Prof. Padmavati Gahan Professor & Head of the Department Business Administration Department Sambalpur University Jyoti Vihar BURLA, Sambalpur-768019 Mob:9437348150/2431116	Member

11	Dr. P.K.Acharya Reader in Social Anthropology NKC Centre for Development Studies Bhubaneswar	Member
12	Prof. S.P.Padhi Director NKC Centre for Development Studies Bhubaneswar	Member-Secretary
13	Dr. Ranjit Sinha, Member Secretary Indian Council of Social Science Research, Post Box No. 10528Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, NEW DELHI-110067 Tel:011-26741852	Member
14.	Prof. Apurba K. Baruah Department of Political Scienc North Eastern Hill University Shilong-793022, Meghalaya Phone:0364-2551484 Mob:09862207072.09862555227	Member

Details of Committees

1	Finance Committee
1	Chairman, NCDS	Chairman
2	Director in charge of Institutions of ICSSR or his Nominee Indian Council of Social Science Research, Post Box No. 10528 Aruna Asaf Ali Marg New Delhi-110067	Member
3	FA-cum-Joint Secretary Higher Education Department  Govt. of Odisha	Member
4	An Officer from Finance Department Govt. of Odisha not below the rank of Joint Secretary	Member
5	Director,NCDS	Member, Convenor
6	Secretary, NCDS	Member-Convenor
2	Library, Publication and Recommendation Committee
1	Dr. S.Meher Lecturer in Economics, NCDS	Chairman
2	Dr.(Mrs) R.Mishra Research Associate, NCDS	Member
3	Dr. N.Panigrahi Research Associate, NCDS	Member
4	Asst. Librarian, NCDS	Member Convenor
3	Purchase Committee
1	Dr.(Mrs) Mamata Swain	Chairman
2	ShriD.Naik                                     FA-cum-Joint Secretary Higher Education Department, Odisha,Bhubaneswar	Member (for purchase beyond Rs. 1 lakh
3	Secretary, NCDS	Member
4	Dr (Mrs) Rashmi Mishra                    Research Associate, NCDS	Member
5	Admn. Officer, NCDS	Member Convenor

4	Computer System Management Committee
1	Dr.(Mrs) Mamata Swain	Chairman
2	Dr. N.Panigrahi	Member
3	Admn. Officer, NCDS	Member
4	Asst.Programmer NCDS	Member Convenor
5	Campus and Hostel Management   Committee
1	Director, NCDS	Chairman
2	Secretary, NCDS  Member	Member
3	Dr. RP Mohanty, NCDS   Member	Member
4	Admn. Officer, NCDS	Member Convenor

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Directory of Officers & Employees

 [Section-4 (1) (b) (ix )]

Sl. No.	Name	Designation	STD Code	Phone No.	e-Mail	Address
1	-	Director	0674	2300471 2301094-302	ncds_bbsr@dataone.in	Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies Bhubaneswar, Odisha-751013
2	-	Reader in Economics	0674	2301094-205
3.	-	Reader in Sociology	0674	2301094-204
4	-	Reader  in  Social Anthropology	0674	2301094-112
5	-	Lecturer in Economics	0674	2301094-209
6	-	Research   Associate (Sociology)	0674	2301094-104
7	-	Research Associate (Social Anthropology)	0674	2301094-105
8	-	Secretary	0674	2301094-102
9	-	Administrative Officer	0674	2301094-103

 

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       Monthly Remuneration & Compensation of Officers & Employees

 [Section-4 (1) (b) (x)]

Sl. No.	Name of the Employee	Designation	Scale of Pay	Total Salary
1	Prof. S.P.Padhi	Professor of Economics	16400-22400	48540
2	Dr. M. Swain	Reader in Economics	12000-18300	45560
3	Dr. R.K.Meher	Reader in Industrial Sociology	12000-18300	40637
4	Dr. P.K. Acharya	Reader in Social Anthropology	12000-18300	45560
5	Dr. S. Meher	Lecturer in Industrial Economics	8000-13500	30382
6	Dr. R. Mishra	Lecturer in Sociology	8000-13500	25773
7	Dr. N.Panigrahi	Research Associate( Anthro apology)	8000-13500	27710
8	Sri S. Rath	Administrative Officer	8000-13500	27042
9	Dr. C.R. Dash	Research Supervisor	6500-10500	21392
10	Dr.R.K.Mahapatra	Asst. Librarian	6500-10500	18993
11	Sri D.B. Sahoo	Personal Asst.	5900-9700	19934
12	Dr. R.P.Mohanty	Anth./Sociological Investigator	5000-8000	17289
13	Smt.S.M Pani	Asst. Programmer	6500-10500	18476
14	Sri B. Patra	Field Investigator	5000-8000	16046
15	Sri P.K. Mishra	Sr. Asst.	4750-7500	14955
16	Sri N.K. Mishra	Jr. Steno	4000-6000	10456
17	Sir P.K.Mohanty	Jr. Acct.	4000-6000	12644
18	Ch.A.P. Panda	Typist-Cum-Diarist(Off.Asst.)	3200-4900	10505
19	Sri P.K. Mallia	Computer Literate Typist	3050-4590	9667
20	Sri P.K.Moharana	Driver	3200-4900	10505
21	Sir G .D.Nayak	Driver	3050-4590	9484
22	Sri A.A. Patro	Library Attendant	2650-4000	8270
23	Sri A.C. Malla	Messenger	2610-3540	8002
24	SriB.B. Nahak	Sweeper	2610-3540	8122
25	Smt. M .Pradhan	Sweeper	26-10-3540	8002
26	Sri B. Digal	Gardener	2610-3540	8153
27	Sri A.C. Sahoo	Messenger to Director	2610-3540	8536
28	Sri S.B. Sahoo	Messenger to Secretary	2610-3540	8650
29	Sri B.N.Rath	Pump Operator-cum-Electrician	2750-4400	8464

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Budget Allocated to each Agency

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xi)]

Information Not Available

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Manner of Execution of Subsidy Programme

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xii)]

Information Not Available

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Particulars of Recipients of Concessions, Permits or Authorizations Granted

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xiii)]

Information Not Available

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Information Available in an Electronic Form

[Section-4 (1) (b )(xiv)]

Information Not Available

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Particulars of Facilities Available to Citizens for Obtaining Information

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xv)]

Information Not Available

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Names, Designations & Other Particulars of the Public Information Officers

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xvi)]

Public Information Officers (PIOs):

Sl. No.	Name	Designation	Ph. No.	Fax	E-mail	Address
1	2	3	4	6	7	8
1	Srikanta Rath	Administrative Officer	06742301094	2300471	ncds_bbsr@dataone.in	Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies, Bhubaneswar

Department Appellate Authority (FAA):

Sl. No.	Name	Designation	Ph. No.	Fax	E-mail	Address
1	2	3	4	6	7	8
1	Dr. Prasanta Ku. Acharya	Secretary	06742301094	2300471	ncds_bbsr@dataone.in	Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies, Bhubaneswar

 

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Other Useful Information

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xvii)]

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