Economics

Department : Economics
HOD : Prof. Sanjukta Das
Designation : Professor and Head
Qualification : M.A.,M.Phil,Ph.D.
Teaching Exp. : 30 Yrs
Phone No. : : +91 94384-38998
Email : : sanjukta.das67@ yahoo.com
Message of the HOD

The Post-Graduate Department of Economics of the Sambalpur University started functioning since 1971 for teaching and research in Economics. The department offers M.A., M.Phil, and Ph.D. programmes in Economics and MBA in Finance. The department started with larger emphasis on economic theory with quantitative orientation. The quantitative orientation with Mathematical Economics and Econometrics enables the students to apply the theory into empirical analysis and understand the economic changes in a larger canvas of economic theory, historical observation and policy changes. Hence, it views teaching economic theory is not confined only to an intellectual exercise to draw a logical deduction and inference rather the department promotes the students and scholars to bridge the gap between theoretical economics and in its empirical application. The success of the department lies in its teaching and research. Students of this Department are well placed in most of the institutions of National and International repute. It is the Department for Research Support (DRS) sponsored by U.G.C. since last ten years. Faculties of this Department are involved in consultancy services needed by the Central Government, State Government and financial institutions and also in different research projects.

Infrastructure Facilities
Sl.No Facilities Major Equipments Available
1 Class Rooms 2
2 Seminar Hall cum Class room 1
3 Seminar Library
4 Reading room cum class room 1
5 Conference room cum class room 1
6 Computer Laboratory 1
7 Faculty rooms 7
8 HoD' s Chamber 7
9 Office Room
10 Research scholars' room 2
11 Toilets 3
Economics

Param Shavak Super Computer

The Department of Computer Science and Applications is proud to house the state-of-the-art Param Shavak Super Computer. This powerful computing system, equipped with two multicore CPUs, each boasting a minimum of 12 cores, offers a peak computing power ranging from 2 to 5 Tera-Flops, making it an invaluable asset for our academic and research endeavors. With 64 GB of RAM and 8 TB of storage, it accelerates data processing and storage capacity, facilitating advanced computational research. The addition of an NVIDIA GP 100 accelerator card further enhances its capabilities. The Param Shavak comes pre-loaded with parallel programming development tools and resource management utilities, simplifying the execution of complex simulations and computations. Our department takes pride in providing students, researchers, and faculty members with an indigenous HPC portal, CHReME, and an applications interface, Onama, offering easy access to a suite of HPC applications tailored to various scientific domains, from bioinformatics to computational fluid dynamics. What sets the Param Shavak apart are its userfriendly features, including pre-loaded parallel programming development tools, resource management utilities, and the convenience of the indigenous HPC portal. Moreover, the system comes pre-packaged with a suite of HPC applications catering to various domains such as bioinformatics, molecular dynamics, materials science, quantum chemistry, atmospheric modeling, and computational fluid dynamics, making it an indispensable tool for groundbreaking research and simulations across a multitude of scientific disciplines.

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( Param Shavak Super Computer )

MOU Signed

The Department has signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to advance computer education and research. The first MOU, in 2015, involved a partnership with IIT Bombay and was funded by the National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. This initiative aimed to provide software training through spoken tutorials. The second MOU, established in 2017, was with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune, and was funded by the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan(RUSA), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. This collaboration focused on installing and deploying "PARAM Shavak," a high-performance computing solution, enhancing the University's computing capabilities for advanced research and training to students, research scholars and faculties of the University .

CSR Fund Received

The Department received two significant CSR funds in 2022. The first sponsorship, amounting to Rs. 27,25,865, was provided by the CSR Department of JSW Bhushan Power & Steel Limited, Rengali, Sambalpur, with the aim of supporting the development of a new computer Training Centre. The second sponsorship, totaling Rs. 10,00,000, was generously contributed by UCO Bank's General Administrative Department, Zonal Office, Ainthapali Road, Sambalpur, with a specific focus on establishing a computer Training Centre tailored to the needs of SC/ST students. These funds signify a meaningful partnership between industry and academia, enhancing educational opportunities in computer science and applications for the benefit of students at Sambalpur University, with a particular emphasis on empowering underprivileged communities.

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