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'''Institute of Odia Studies & Research''' (IOSR) is a non-profit voluntary organization which aims at research based development of Odia language, literature, culture and training based expanded use of the language in diverse domains. The mission of the institute is to develop Odia as a language of knowledge as well as of development. It is working for the establishment of a Central Institute Of Classical Odia as well as an Odia Biswabidyalaya. During the past ten years the institute has organised discussion groups, state and National level seminars and Conference.
'''Institute of Odia Studies & Research''' (IOSR) is a language research Institute. The mission of the institute is to develop [[Odia language|Odia]] as a language of knowledge as well as of development. It is working for the establishment of a Central Institute Of Classical Odia<ref>{{cite journal |title=Odia Bhasar Shastriyamanyata prapti pare Odia Viswavidyalaya o Kendriya Odia Bhasa Sansthan Pratistha nimitta Jatiya Alochanachakrara Bibarani |journal=Utkal Prasanga |date=August 2014 |volume=1 |issue=71 |pages=25–30 |url=http://magazines.odisha.gov.in/utkalprasanga/2014/August/Augustoriya.htm |archive-date=24 April 2021 |access-date=16 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424095814/http://magazines.odisha.gov.in/utkalprasanga/2014/August/Augustoriya.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> as well as an Odia Biswabidyalaya.<ref>{{cite news |title=Language versity on the cards |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Language-varsity-on-the-cards/articleshow/9177397.cms |work=The Times of India |date=11 July 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Odia Biswabidyalaya pain Bill Asiba |publisher=The Samaja |date=17 Dec 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Odishare heba Odia ViswaVidyalaya |publisher=The Prameya |date=7 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Odia Bhasapain Ekaka Odia Viswavidyalaya prastaba Bicharadhina |publisher=The Sambad |date=25 Aug 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Shastriyamanyata pare Lakshya Odia Viswavidyalaya |publisher=The Prameya |date=10 September 2013}}</ref> During the past ten years{{When|date=February 2025|reason="During the past ten years"--from when?}} the institute has organised discussion groups, state and national level seminars<ref>{{cite web |title=Font problem hits Odia |url=https://cis-india.org/news/the-telegraph-july-7-2014-bibhuti-barik-font-problem-hits-odia |publisher=the Telegraph |access-date=July 7, 2014 |ref=Access to Knowledge}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଭାଷା ପାଇଁ ବୌଦ୍ଧିକ ଆନ୍ଦୋଳନ ଆବଶ୍ୟକ |url=https://www.dharitri.com/%E0%AC%93%E0%AC%A1%E0%AC%BC%E0%AC%BF%E0%AC%86-%E0%AC%AD%E0%AC%BE%E0%AC%B7%E0%AC%BE-%E0%AC%AA%E0%AC%BE%E0%AC%87%E0%AC%81-%E0%AC%AC%E0%AD%8C%E0%AC%A6%E0%AD%8D%E0%AC%A7%E0%AC%BF%E0%AC%95-%E0%AC%86/ |issue=11 |publisher=The Dharitri |date=13 Jan 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=ନୂତନ ଶିକ୍ଷାନୀତିରେ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ମାଧ୍ୟମକୁ ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱ ଦେବା ଆବଶ୍ୟକ |url=https://sambad.in/metro/new-education-policy-focus-on-the-oriya-medium-567158/ |publisher=The Sambad |date=Sep 29, 2020}}</ref> and conference.
 
==History==
[[File:Press Meet OB.jpg|thumb| Thanks to Hon'ble CM of Odisha to passed Odia University Bill-2017 on Odisha Assembly]]Establishing an Institute of Odia Studies & Research (IOSR) in [[Odisha]] has a research based institute which aims at development of Odia language, literature, culture and Odia Community. As the state ranked at the bottom in terms of public funded academic and research institutions; it has always been a priority to research. Since the establishment of the institute, there have been five major research projects. One project has been completed and two research projects are underway. Preparations are underway to launch two more research projects. The first research project of the organization was based on Oriya language. According to the research project, Oriya language has gained classical status.<ref>{{cite news |title=Odisha govt joins classical chorus for Odia |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Odisha-govt-joins-classical-chorus-for-Odia/articleshow/20401515.cms |publisher=The Times of India |date=3 June 2013}}</ref> As the institute's second research project, extensive research is underway on the origin and evolution of the Indian script. The third research project is the Ancient Trade and Traditional Festival of Odisha, which is nearing completion.
 
==Present office campus==
The [[Government of Odisha]] has allotted a Government Quarters at BJB Nagar for Research and publication work of the institute. In addition, the Institute take a rented building at Saheed nagar, Bhubaneswar for Teaching, Training and other activities since 2015.
 
==Organization and administration==
[[File:6th National Language Conference.jpg|thumb|6th National Language Conference 2020]]
The key people are:<ref>{{cite news |title=Odia Adhyayana O Gabesana Santhara nutan Adhkshya |issue=Vol 90, Issue 143 |publisher=The Samaja |date=27 May 2019 |ref=page-10}}</ref>
*Chairman : Abasar Beuria, Former Ambassador of India
*Vice Chairman: Dr. Sipra Mallick, Hon’ble member, State food commission Govt. of Odisha.
*Vice Chairman: Prof. Natabar Satapathy, Former HoD, Dept. of Odia, Ravenshaw University
*Director: Prof. Brajendra Prasad Das, Former Regional Director, Dept. of Education, Govt. of Odisha, BBSR
*Member Secretary: Dr. Subrat Kumar Prusty, Former Academic Consultant OSOU, Sambalpur
*Advisor: Sj. Dhirendra kumar Roy, Former Chief Income-tax Commissioner, New Delhi
*Advisor: Sj. Panchanan Kanungo, Former Finance Minister, Govt. of Odisha


==Research work ==
==Research work ==
IOSR has always been a priority to Research for human development. In this Regards, IOSR organising National level seminars and conferences before deciding on which research to be done, and seek the advice of experts. For the past 10 years, the institute has been conducting about 15 national level seminars and 7 national language conferences for this perpose.
IOSR has always been a priority to research for human development. In this regard, IOSR organising National level seminars<ref>{{cite news |title=Scholars join hands to demand Odia institute |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/odisha/scholars-join-hands-to-demand-odia-institute-linguist-debiprasanna-pattanayak-urges-govt-to-follow-tamil-nadu-model/cid/186297 |publisher=The Telegraph |date=12 May 2014}}</ref> and conferences before deciding on which research to be done, and seek the advice of experts. For the past 15 years, the institute has been conducting about 15 national level seminars and 7 national language conferences for this purpose.


===Odia as a classical language===
===Odia as a classical language===
The first research project of the organization was based on the Odia language. In order to explore the ancient history and glory of the Odia language, IOSR developed a research paper for the classical recognition of the Odia language. The study breaks down the pre-existing idea that Odia is a 500-year-old language, with a 2,500-year history of the language, a 2,000-year-old literature, and a script that was created from primitive caves below 20,000 years old. The research paper proves that the origin of the script, especially in all the scripts of India, is derived from Odisha. According to the Central Government's Home Department, the Odia language has been given classical status, but after two years of research, it has given glory to the Odia language and the importance of the Odia language as an ancient and prosperous language in the world.
The first research project of the organization was based on the Odia language. In order to explore the ancient history and glory of the Odia language, IOSR developed a research paper for the classical recognition of the Odia language. The study breaks down the pre-existing idea that Odia is a 500-year-old language, with a 2,500-year history of the language, a 2,000-year-old literature, and a script that was created from primitive caves below 20,000 years old. The research paper proves that the origin of the script, especially in all the scripts of India, is derived from Odisha. According to the Central Government's Home Department, the Odia language has been given classical status, but after two years of research, it has given glory to the Odia language and the importance of the Odia language as an ancient and prosperous language in the world.<ref>{{cite news |title=Odisha govt joins classical chorus for Odia |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Odisha-govt-joins-classical-chorus-for-Odia/articleshow/20401515.cms |work=The Times of India |date=3 June 2013}}</ref>


===Origin and development of the Indian script===
[[File:AICTE & IOSR MoU.jpg|thumb|Institute of Odia Studies and Research signed an MOU with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India for translation of technical books in Odia language]]
As the institute's second research project, the institute is conducting extensive research on the origin and Development of the Indian scripts. Dr. [[Subrat Kumar Prusty]], Member Secretary of IOSR and UGC Research Scholar, who has prepared the research Document for classical status of the Odia language, are engaged in this research. The main goal of this research project is to get to the root of the Indian script. As a result, the way in which the Indian language script has been created and developed can be brought to the forefront and all the misconceptions that have existed over the Indian script for over 150 years can be easily removed. In this regard, Dr. Prusty's research papers have been presented at various national and international seminars and conferences and have been highly acclaimed by scholars from all over the world. As part of the project, a special date has been set for the pre-Brahmi script as the first form of the Indian script, and the script, along with the original cave paintings and paintings, and the only script, the Indus Valley script, have been adopted in this phase. The project is being funded by various charities and financially supported by various institutions.
 
===Ancient trade and traditional festival of Odisha===
The institute's third research project is the Ancient Trade and Traditional Festival of Odisha. The results of the Third National Language Conference organized by the institute show how the maritime tradition that has strengthened the economy of Odisha. How in the past it has created a prosperous culture  and  brought women to a respectable class. The main task of this research project is to show how the role of women for the betterment and well-being of the family has streamlined and developed the economy, social life of the family through the celebration of all the cultural festivals of Odisha by the women. Suchismita Das, an economics researcher, has been employed by the institution in this research work. The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India has been providing fellowships for two years from 2020.
 
===Women empowerment of Odisha: emerging trends and hindrances===
According to the results of the third language conference organized by the institute of Odia Studies and Research, it was decided to launch a special study on women's empowerment to make the education system more popular. In view of this, it has been decided to launch the research project for the economic and social development of women with a large part of population in Odisha.
 
===Computational linguistics===
Institute of Odia Studies and Research organized a National level conference of “Computer use in Odia language: present and future” on July 6, 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title=Computer Praẏoga –Oḍiā |url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hqZPHh6QOs8QM50eiBDOn8kL_Lrp8oWN/view |website=Odia Bibhaba}}</ref> Some of the panellists of this seminar and stakeholders of research and knowledge production in Odia language for an action plan making meeting on July 7, 2014. According to the decision of the meeting, research on natural language processing was started. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed with the [[Utkal University]], Bhubaneswar on 15.03.2016 for intellectual support of the research project. A new research project has been developed in consultation with the Department of Computer Science at the Utkal University as part of the research.


==Memorandum of understanding (MOU)==
==Memorandum of understanding (MOU)==
[[File:Prasasanika Nathi in Odia.jpg|thumb|Odia Prasasanika Nathi For Odisha Officers]]
[[File:Prasasanika Nathi in Odia.jpg|thumb|Odia Prasasanika Nathi For Odisha Officers]]
1. IOSR signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the 20th of March, 2014  with the CMGI, GA Dept, [[Government of Odisha]] having developed an understanding, desire to pursue identified projects and activities under the joint endeavour in the field of usage of Odia language in the State administration as well as in other activities / programmes of the State Government extensively. In this connection, IOSR prepared and edited a Government official drafting book named ''Sarakari Bhasa Sahacar'' and a Flyleaf (Nathi), which was written some important official Order of Notes in English and Odia. IOSR also translated various documents of Odisha Government and Ministry of Skill development.
* IOSR signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 20 March 2014  with the CMGI, GA Dept, [[Government of Odisha]] having usage of Odia language in the State administration. IOSR prepared and edited book named ''Sarakari Bhasa Sahacar'' and a Flyleaf (Nathi), which was written some important official Order of Notes in English and Odia.<ref>{{cite news |title=IOSR handed over administrative files required for official use of Odia to Odisha Govt |url=https://orissadiary.com/iosr-handed-administrative-files-required-official-use-odia-odisha-govt/ |publisher=Odisha Diary bureau |date=April 23, 2017}}</ref>
 
* IOSR signed a MoU on 1 October 2014  with the Indira women Organisation for voluntary action (IWOVA), Odisha having joint endeavor in Research, Teaching, monitoring and Mobilizing women and organizing them on socio economic issues in all over Odisha.
2. IOSR signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the 1st of October, 2014  with the Indira women Organisation for voluntary action (IWOVA), Odisha having developed an understanding and desire to pursue identified projects and activities under the joint endeavor in Research, Teaching, monitoring and Mobilizing women and organizing them on socio economic issues in all over Odisha.
* IOSR has signed a MoU on 15.03.2016 with the [[Utkal University]], Bhubaneswar, under the joint endeavor in the field of computational linguistics and research.
* Institute of Odia Studies and Research (IOSR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)<ref>{{cite web |title=Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan witnesses MoU signing between AICTE and IOSR |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1764791 |website=PIB |access-date=18 October 2021}}</ref> on 18 October 2021 with The [[All India Council for Technical Education]] (AICTE), [[Ministry of Education]], [[Government of India]] for translation of technical books in [[Odia language]].<ref>{{cite news |title=AICTE, IOSR ink pact for engineering education in Odia |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2021/oct/19/aicte-iosr-ink-pact-for-engineering-education-in-odia-2373117.html |agency=The New Indian Express |date=19 Oct 2021}}</ref> The MoU was signed in presence of Union Education Minister [[Dharmendra Pradhan]] who in his address said the collaboration that will help in developing study materials for engineering education in Odia language is a major step towards ensuring education in mother tongue, one of the biggest recommendations of National Education Policy (NEP)-2020. Objective is to facilitate the preparation and introduction of technical-books in Odia at Degree and Diploma Level from the academic session of 2022 (primarily through translation of model texts-books in English language prepared / recommendedby AICTE).


3. IOSR has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 15.03.2016 with the Utkal University, Bhubaneswar having desire to peruse identified projects and activities, under the joint endeavor in the field of computational linguistics and research. Objective of MoU are (a) The ultimate objective of the joint endeavor is to develop Odia to a level where it can be used as the medium of transaction in wide areas of routine activities  as well as be capable of imparting knowledge in major academic/ research disciplines. (b) The immediate objective would be to develop an inter-disciplinary Centre for Computational Linguistics primarily keeping the Odia language in view.
[[File:7th NLC.jpg|thumb|Inauguration session of the 7th National Language Conference-2021 at Puri, Odisha]]


== National language conference ==
== National language conference ==
[[File:6th National Language Conference at Sambalpur.jpg|thumb|6th National Language Conference at Sambalpur]]
The annual [[National Language Conference]] started after the recognition of Odia as a classical language organized by the Institute of Odia Studies and Research for two days on 2 and 3 January 2014 to prepare its next outline. The goal was to help create a platform to discuss language issues and support language movement in preserving the regional heritage and culture.  
[[File:Subrat.jpg|thumb]]
The annual national language conference started after the recognition of Odia as a classical language organized by the Institute of Odia Studies and Research for two days on 2 and 3 January 2014 to prepare its next outline. The goal was to help create a platform to discuss language issues and support language movement in preserving the regional heritage and culture. The Conference was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of Education Badrinarayana Patra and was attended by more than two hundred scholars of languages, linguistics, humanities and sociologist.  Dr. Hermann Kulke, Professor at Kiel University, Germany, Prof.  H.C. Boralingaiah, Vice-Chancellor of Kananda University, Prof. K. Rathnaiah, Vice-Chancellor of Dravida University, Dr. K. Ramasamy, Founder Director CICT were participated as guests. the seventh National Language Conference (2021) was held on 31 March – 1 April 2021 at Sri Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri, Odisha.


*1st National Language Conference: Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar (2014)
*1st National Language Conference: Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar (2014)<ref>{{cite news |title=Bharata Prathama Bhasa Sammilani udjapita |publisher=The Samaja |date=4 January 2014}}</ref>
*2nd National Language Conference: Institute of Physics (2015),
*2nd National Language Conference: Institute of Physics (2015)<ref>{{cite news |title=Dwitiya Jatiya Bhasa Sammilani March 30ru |publisher=The Samaja |date=26 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Centre nod to classical language institute |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/centre-nod-to-classical-language-institute/articleshow/46754296.cms |work=The Times of India |date=31 March 2015}}</ref>
*3rd National Language Conference: Utkal University, OUAT & IIT, Bhubaneswar (2016),
*3rd National Language Conference: Utkal University, OUAT & IIT, Bhubaneswar (2016)<ref>{{cite news |title=Jatiya Bhasa Sammilani Udghatita |publisher=The Dharitri |date=26 March 2016}}</ref>
*4th National Language Conference: NIST, Berhampur (2017),
*4th National Language Conference: NIST, Berhampur (2017)
*5th National Language Conference: Ravenshaw University, Cuttack (2019)  
*5th National Language Conference: Ravenshaw University, Cuttack (2019)  
*6th National Language Conference: Sambalpur University, Sambalpur (2020)
*6th National Language Conference: Sambalpur University, Sambalpur (2020)
*7th National Language Conference: SriJagannath Sanskrit Unicersity, Puri(2021).
*7th National Language Conference: SriJagannath Sanskrit University, Puri(2021).<ref>{{cite news |title=National Language Conference to be held in Puri |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/national-language-conference-to-be-held-in-puri/articleshow/81491187.cms |work=The Times of India |date=14 March 2021}}</ref>


==Publication==
==Publications==
IOSR Published 6 no's of Research Books, 4 No's of NLC Proceedings and Half yrarly Research Journal 'BHASA' regularly.
IOSR Published 6 no's of Research Books, 4 No's of NLC Proceedings and Half yearly Research Journal 'BHASA' regularly.


===Research Book===
===Research Books===
* ''Kahibar Nohe se Kataka Chatakaku'' by Subrat Kumar Prusty<ref>{{cite book |last1=Prusty |first1=Subrat Kumar |title=kahibar nohen se kataka chatakaku |date=2018 |publisher=Institute of Odia Studies and Research |location=BJB Nagar, Bhubaneswar-14, Odisha |isbn=978-81-933604-4-6 |edition=1st}}</ref> (2018)
* ''Kahibar Nohe se Kataka Chatakaku'' by Subrat Kumar Prusty<ref>{{cite book |last1=Prusty |first1=Subrat Kumar |title=kahibar nohen se kataka chatakaku |date=2018 |publisher=Institute of Odia Studies and Research |location=BJB Nagar, Bhubaneswar-14, Odisha |isbn=978-81-933604-4-6 |edition=1st}}</ref> (2018)
* ''Odia Bhasara Utpatti O kramabikasha'' by Subrat Kumar Prusty<ref>{{cite book |last1=Prusty |first1=Subrat Kumar |title=Odia Bhasara Utpatti o Kramabikash |date=2018 |publisher=Institute of Odia Studies and Research |location=BJB Nagar, Bhubaneswar-14, Odisha |isbn=978-81-933604-6-0 |edition=1st}}</ref> (2018)
* ''Odia Bhasara Utpatti O kramabikasha'' by Subrat Kumar Prusty<ref>{{cite book |last1=Prusty |first1=Subrat Kumar |title=Odia Bhasara Utpatti o Kramabikash |date=2018 |publisher=Institute of Odia Studies and Research |location=BJB Nagar, Bhubaneswar-14, Odisha |isbn=978-81-933604-6-0 |edition=1st}}</ref> (2018)
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Institute of Odia Studies and Research
File:Iosr logo.tif
MottoInform, Involve and Empower
TypeResearch Institute
EstablishedNovember 2010; 15 years ago (November 2010)
ChairmanNatabar Satpathy
DirectorBrajendra Prasad Das
Address
3 R 9, BJB Nagar
, , ,
751014
,
LanguageEnglish, Odia

Institute of Odia Studies & Research (IOSR) is a language research Institute. The mission of the institute is to develop Odia as a language of knowledge as well as of development. It is working for the establishment of a Central Institute Of Classical Odia[1] as well as an Odia Biswabidyalaya.[2][3][4][5][6] During the past ten years[when?] the institute has organised discussion groups, state and national level seminars[7][8][9] and conference.

Research work[edit | edit source]

IOSR has always been a priority to research for human development. In this regard, IOSR organising National level seminars[10] and conferences before deciding on which research to be done, and seek the advice of experts. For the past 15 years, the institute has been conducting about 15 national level seminars and 7 national language conferences for this purpose.

Odia as a classical language[edit | edit source]

The first research project of the organization was based on the Odia language. In order to explore the ancient history and glory of the Odia language, IOSR developed a research paper for the classical recognition of the Odia language. The study breaks down the pre-existing idea that Odia is a 500-year-old language, with a 2,500-year history of the language, a 2,000-year-old literature, and a script that was created from primitive caves below 20,000 years old. The research paper proves that the origin of the script, especially in all the scripts of India, is derived from Odisha. According to the Central Government's Home Department, the Odia language has been given classical status, but after two years of research, it has given glory to the Odia language and the importance of the Odia language as an ancient and prosperous language in the world.[11]

Institute of Odia Studies and Research signed an MOU with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India for translation of technical books in Odia language

Memorandum of understanding (MOU)[edit | edit source]

Odia Prasasanika Nathi For Odisha Officers
  • IOSR signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 20 March 2014 with the CMGI, GA Dept, Government of Odisha having usage of Odia language in the State administration. IOSR prepared and edited book named Sarakari Bhasa Sahacar and a Flyleaf (Nathi), which was written some important official Order of Notes in English and Odia.[12]
  • IOSR signed a MoU on 1 October 2014 with the Indira women Organisation for voluntary action (IWOVA), Odisha having joint endeavor in Research, Teaching, monitoring and Mobilizing women and organizing them on socio economic issues in all over Odisha.
  • IOSR has signed a MoU on 15.03.2016 with the Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, under the joint endeavor in the field of computational linguistics and research.
  • Institute of Odia Studies and Research (IOSR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)[13] on 18 October 2021 with The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India for translation of technical books in Odia language.[14] The MoU was signed in presence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan who in his address said the collaboration that will help in developing study materials for engineering education in Odia language is a major step towards ensuring education in mother tongue, one of the biggest recommendations of National Education Policy (NEP)-2020. Objective is to facilitate the preparation and introduction of technical-books in Odia at Degree and Diploma Level from the academic session of 2022 (primarily through translation of model texts-books in English language prepared / recommendedby AICTE).
Inauguration session of the 7th National Language Conference-2021 at Puri, Odisha

National language conference[edit | edit source]

The annual National Language Conference started after the recognition of Odia as a classical language organized by the Institute of Odia Studies and Research for two days on 2 and 3 January 2014 to prepare its next outline. The goal was to help create a platform to discuss language issues and support language movement in preserving the regional heritage and culture.

  • 1st National Language Conference: Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar (2014)[15]
  • 2nd National Language Conference: Institute of Physics (2015)[16][17]
  • 3rd National Language Conference: Utkal University, OUAT & IIT, Bhubaneswar (2016)[18]
  • 4th National Language Conference: NIST, Berhampur (2017)
  • 5th National Language Conference: Ravenshaw University, Cuttack (2019)
  • 6th National Language Conference: Sambalpur University, Sambalpur (2020)
  • 7th National Language Conference: SriJagannath Sanskrit University, Puri(2021).[19]

Publications[edit | edit source]

IOSR Published 6 no's of Research Books, 4 No's of NLC Proceedings and Half yearly Research Journal 'BHASA' regularly.

Research Books[edit | edit source]

  • Kahibar Nohe se Kataka Chatakaku by Subrat Kumar Prusty[20] (2018)
  • Odia Bhasara Utpatti O kramabikasha by Subrat Kumar Prusty[21] (2018)
  • Sastriya Bhasa Odia by Subrat Kumar Prusty (2017)[22]
  • Bhasa Bimarsha by Natabar Satapathy (2018),
  • Hindubad O Jagannath by Panchanan Kanungo (2018),
  • Dara 370: janmasthanaru kabarsthan by Panchanan Kanungo (2020).

Proceedings[edit | edit source]

  • "Language, Literature, Culture and Integrity" Vol I, ISBN 978-81-933604-0-8 (2016)
  • "Language, Literature, Culture and Integrity" Vol II, ISBN 978-81-942780-0-9 (2019)[23]
  • "Language, Literature, Culture and Integrity" Vol III, ISBN 978-81-942780-5-4 (2020)
  • "Language, Literature, Culture and Integrity" Vol IV, ISBN 978-81-942780-3-0 (2020)[24]

Library[edit | edit source]

IOSR has opened first language library of Odisha with 5325 books, five daily and five monthly journals have been subscribed. Hon’ble Law & Panchayatiraj Minister Dr. Arun Kumar Sahu and Hon’ble Mass Education & Industry Minister Sj. Debi Prasad Mishra inaugurated the library at Bhubaneswar.[25][26]

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  20. Prusty, Subrat Kumar (2018). kahibar nohen se kataka chatakaku (1st ed.). BJB Nagar, Bhubaneswar-14, Odisha: Institute of Odia Studies and Research. ISBN 978-81-933604-4-6.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  21. Prusty, Subrat Kumar (2018). Odia Bhasara Utpatti o Kramabikash (1st ed.). BJB Nagar, Bhubaneswar-14, Odisha: Institute of Odia Studies and Research. ISBN 978-81-933604-6-0.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
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  24. Language, Literature & Integrity, (Volume: IV). "Language, Literature & Integrity". Researchgate.
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