• Ph.D. in Economics – Utkal University (Awarded: 2006)
• M.Phil. in Economics – Utkal University (Awarded: 1994)
• M.A. in Economics – Utkal University (1990) | First Class: 65.12%
• B.A. (Hons) in Economics – Berhampur University (1988) | First Class: 64.12% | Pass: Political Science
• +2 Arts – CHSE (1985) | Second Division: 57.11% | Electives: Economics, Political Science, History
• HSE (10th) – BSE, Odisha (1983) | First Division: 65.71% | Subjects: Odia, English, Math, General Science

Research Books Published

• Gayatri Panda & Kabita Kumari Sahu (2017), Economics of Agricultural Production, S.K. Book Agency, New Delhi-110002, ISBN: 978-93-8315-887-4, pp. 1–289
• Sudhakar Patra & Kabita Kumari Sahu (2017), Economics of Mining and Health Hazards, Avon Publications, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-8183-998-0, pp. 1–186

Edited Books Published

• Dash G, Sahu K. K. & Patra S (2012): Special Economic Zones and Economic Development, Regal Publications, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-81-8484-152-7, pp. 1–264
• Dash G, Patra S & Sahu K. K. (2013): Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, Regal Publications, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-81-8484-248-7, pp. 1–372
• Patra S, Sahu K. K., Pratihary S & Nanda A. P. (2020): COVID-19 Migration and Sustainable Development, Kunal Books Publisher & Distributors, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-89224-65-8, pp. 1–428

Last 5 Year Journals Publications

• Chhotaray, A., & Sahu, K. K. (2026). Determinants of health care expenditure and health outcomes: A time series analysis using VAR & Cointegration approach. International Journal of Health, Wellness and Society, 16(1), 186–210.
• Sahu, K. K., Sarangi, B., & Patra, S. (2025). Nexus Between Savings and Investment in India: An Econometric Study. The Indian Economic Journal, Vol. 4, Special Issue, PP. 368 – 376. ISSN: 0019-4662.
• Patra, S., Sarangi, B., & Sahu, K. K. (2025). Modelling the Growth Trajectory of Public Deposits in NBFC: An Econometric Study of Trend and Forecast (1997-98 to 2035-36) for India. International Journal of Humanities Education, 13(2), 1704 – 1732. ISSN: 2327-0063.
• Chhotaray, A., & Sahu, K. K. (2025). Health care expenditure and its impact on demographic indicators in India: An Econometric analysis of IMR, LER and birth-death dynamics. The Social Science Review, 3(4), 332–338.
• Sarangi, B., & Sahu, K. K. (2025). Impact of E-Money on Monetary Aggregates in India: An Analytical Study. The Indian Economic Journal, Vol. 1-B, Special Issue, PP. 597 – 603. ISSN: 0019-4662.
• Padhy, B. L., & Sahu, K. K. (2024). Policy implications of fiscal deficit and its trends in India: An econometric analysis. Economic Affairs, 69(1), 419–425.
• Sahu, K. K. (2024). Employment and income generation through sabai grass in Odisha. The Indian Economic Journal, 2(A, Special Issue), 528–538.
• Sarangi, B., & Sahu, K. K. (2024). Does Climate Variability Impact Rice Productivity and Marketable Surplus: Some Panel Evidence from an Eastern Indian State. The Indian Economic Journal, Vol. 5, Special Issue, PP. 627 – 640. ISSN: 0019-4662.
• Sarangi, B., & Sahu, K. K. (2024). Progress of Digital Payments and Role of Digital Legal Tender in India’s Transition to a Cashless Economy: An Exploratory Study. The Indian Economic Journal, Vol. 6, Special Issue, PP. 665 – 675. ISSN: 0019-4662.
• Mishra, S. K., & Sahu, K. K. (2024). Slum growth in Odisha: A challenge to sustainable city management. SRUSTI Management Review, 17(1), 74–84.
• Tarai, S. K., Anand, M. D., & Sahu, K. K. (2023). The effect of foreign direct investment towards economic growth and export in India: An econometric analysis. Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship, 17(2), 1–11.
• Tarai, S. K., & Sahu, K. K. (2023). Full of untaken food in the mouth of stray animals in urban regions. Research Journal of Berhampur University, 5, June issue.
• Basa, S. R., & Sahu, K. K. (2023). Impact of horticulture on the livelihood of rural farmers in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. EPRA International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Economic Research, 11(2).
• Dash, A., & Sahu, K. K. (2022). Marketing analysis involving demand and profit aspects in badi making of Keonjhar district of Odisha. EPRA International Journal of Research and Development, 7(10).
• Dash, A., & Sahu, K. K. (2022). Socio-economic impact of NHM scheme on watermelon farmers in Deogarh district of Odisha. EPRA International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Economic Research, 10(6).
• Tarai, S., Sahu, K. K., & Patra, S. (2021). A study on destinations of FDI and pattern of utilisation in India. Vidyabharati International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 13(2), 32–40.
• Sahu, K. K., Patra, S., Tarai, S., Bhukta, A., & Tripathy, A. (2021). Coronavirus, health infrastructure and economic growth in India. Vidyabharati International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 13(1), 52–65.
• Sahu, K. K., Tarai, S., Bhukta, A., & Patra, S. (2021). Foreign direct investment in health care sector and economic growth in India. Vidyabharati International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 12(2), 361–371.
• Sahu, K. K. (2021). Education for sustainable development of tribal girls in Odisha. Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 9, 01–12.
• Mishra, P. A., & Sahu, K. K. (2021). Preference for LIC policy and social security: A study in Keonjhar district of Odisha. International Journal of Business and Management Invention, 10(5), 44–51.
• Basa, S., & Sahu, K. K. (2021). Trend of growth and productivity of horticultural products in India and Odisha. International Journal of Research and Development, 6(5), 313–323.
• Patra, S., & Sahu, K. K. (2020). Digitalization, online learning and virtual world. Horizon: Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research, 2(Special Issue), 45–52.

Recent five-year Book Chapter publications

• Sahu, K. K. (2026). Implications of financial inclusion, UPI and microfinance through SHGs: A compact case of Odisha. In S. K. Patra (Ed.), Institutional finance, digital banking and sustainable development (pp. 297–302). NEXGEN Publications.
• Sahu, K. K. (2025). Revenue and cost analysis of sabai grass crafts: A case study of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Odisha. In H. K. Sahu et al. (Eds.), Biodiversity conservation and bioresource utilisation for sustainable development (pp. 178–189). Newredmars Education Pvt. Ltd.
• Sahu, K. K. (2024). Impact of climate change on health in South Asian countries. In Climate change, dispossession and adaptation (pp. 199–213). NB Publications.
• Sahu, K. K. (2023). Relationship between climate change and FDI inflow. In Climate change, disaster resilience and human wellbeing (pp. 77–87). Kunal Books.
• Sahu, K. K. (2023). Climate change and agriculture in Odisha. In Climate change, disaster resilience and human wellbeing (pp. 141–151). Kunal Books.
• Sahu, K. K. (2022). Analytical study of FDI with health sector during COVID-19 in India: A regression analysis. In Impact of COVID-19 on social sector.
• Sahu, K. K. (2022). Trend, pattern and determinants of online shopping in India. In Neo business practices in the emerging global scenario. NB Publications.
• Sahu, K. K. (2022). Relationship between health and economic growth in India. In Economics of sustainable agriculture and environment. Kumud Publications.
• Sahu, K. K. (2022). Impact of banking sector development in South Asian economy. In Development in South Asia. Navyug Books International.
• Sahu, K. K. (2021). A study on trend and impact of FDI in India: A time series analysis. In Paradigm shift in Indian economy: A way forward (pp. 107–119). Kunal Books.
• Sahu, K. K. (2021). Problems and prospects of drinking water in India. In Social sector in India: COVID–19 issues and challenges (pp. 215–225). Bharti Publications.
• Sahu, K. K. (2021). Tribal livelihood in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. In Indigenous tribes and biodiversity conservation (pp. 126–139). SSDN Publishers & Distributors.
• Sahu, K. K. (2020). A systematic assessment of new education policy 2020. In Indian education system in the wake of COVID-19 (pp. 183–198). SSDN Publishers & Distributors.
• Sahu, K. K. (2020). Industrial sector, unemployment and COVID-19. In COVID-19, migration and sustainable development (pp. 297–313). Kunal Books.
• Sahu, K. K. (2020). Sustainable development, agriculture trade and agribusiness in India. In Development, environment and sustainability (pp. 55–70). Kunal Books.

• First Class First in Graduation – Berhampur University (1988)
• First Class First in Post-Graduation – Ravenshaw College (1990)
• Best Paper Presentation Award – Banaras Hindu University (2019)

• ECO-102: MACRO ECONOMICS-I (2008 – 2022)
• ECO-105: INDIAN ECONOMIC POLICY (2008 – Continuing)
• ECO-106: PUBLIC ECONOMICS (2008 – 2010)
• ECO-204: STATISTICS FOR ECONOMISTS (2011 – Continuing)
• ECO-205: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (2024 – Continuing)
• ECO-303: COMPUTER APPLICATION FOR ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (2008 – Continuing)
• ECO-304(B): FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & MARKETS – I (2008 – Continuing)
• ECO-404(B): FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & MARKETS – II (2008 – Continuing)
• ECO-410: AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS (2008 – 2024)

• Member, Syndicate – (Until 09.07.2024)
• Member, Academic Council – (12.06.2024 – Continuing)
• Member, Senate – (01.12.2025 – Continuing)
• Head, Department of Economics – (01.06.2024 – Continuing)
• Chairman, SRC in Economics – (01.06.2025 – Continuing)
• Chairman, Board of Studies in Economics – (01.06.2025 – Continuing)
• Coordinator, Department of English – (01.06.2023 – Continuing)
• Coordinator, Department of Santali – (01.06.2023 – 05.06.2025)
• Member, Finance Committee – (21.07.2025 – Continuing)
• Member, Examination Committee – (06.02.2026 – Continuing)
• Superintendent, Ladies Hostels – (02.06.2008 – Continuing)
• Officer in Charge, Placement Cell – (07.08.2020 – 12.10.2022)
• Dy. Controller of Examination, DDCE – (29.06.2017 – 06.08.2020)
• Coordinator, Campus Beautification – (14.10.2023 – Continuing)

• Non-Timber Forest Products and Livelihood Implications for Tribes: A Study of Kendu Leaf and Sal Seed in Mayurbhanj District of Odisha
  Funding Agency: ICSSR, New Delhi | Grant: ₹2,00,000 | Duration: 15/06/2016 to 14/06/2017 | Status: Completed
• Employment Generation and Tribal Livelihood through Sabai Grass: A Study on Strengthening Backward and Forwarding Linkages in Mayurbhanj District of Odisha
  Funding Agency: ICSSR, New Delhi | Grant: ₹9,00,000 | Duration: 15/02/2024 to 14/02/2025 | Status: Completed
• Economic and Health Benefits of Red Weaver Ants in Mayurbhanj District of Odisha
  Funding Agency: UFIRP, MSCB University | Grant: ₹9,30,000 | Duration: 01.06.2024 to 09.03.2026 | Status: Completed

• Sahu, K.K., & Sarangi, B. (2026). Non-Timber Forest Products and Livelihood Implications for Tribes: A Study of Kendu Leaf and Sal Seed. Astral International Private Limited, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-7170-323-9.
• Basa, S.R., Sahu, K.K., & Sarangi, B. (2025). Contours of Horticulture: Trends, Determinants, and Climate Interactions – A Regional Perspective. Empyreal Publishing House, Uttar Pradesh. ISBN: 978-93-49359-71-0.
• Mishra, P.A., Sahu, K.K., & Sarangi, B. (2025). Performance Dynamics of LIC: Divisional Insights and Public Preferences. SSDN Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-9279-822-1.
• Dash, A., Sahu, K.K., & Sarangi, B. (2025). Economics of Badi Production by Self-help Groups in Odisha. Bharati Publications, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-49566-13-2.
• Mansingh P.K., Patra, S., & Sahu K.K. (2025). Indian Economic Development and Elementary Statistics. S.N. Publisher, Cuttack. ISBN: 81-8118-024-0.
• Mansingh P.K., Patra S., & Sahu K.K. (2025). Micro and Macro Economics. S.N. Publisher, Cuttack. ISBN: 81-8118-024-4.
• Mansingh P.K., Patra, S., & Sahu K.K. (2025). Bharatiya Arthaniti O Prarambika Parisankshan (Oriya Medium). S.N. Publisher, Cuttack. ISBN: 81-8118-147-6.
• Mansingh P.K., & Patra, S., & Sahu K.K. (2025). Byasti O Samasti Arthaniti. S.N. Publisher, Cuttack. ISBN: 81-8118-024-4.
• Panda, G., & Sahu, K.K. (2017). Economics of Agricultural Production. S.K. Book Agency, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-8315-887-4.
• Patra, S., & Sahu, K.K. (2017). Economics of Mining and Health Hazards. Avon Publications, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-8183-998-0.

• Sahu, K. K., Jena, P. K., Patra, S., & Sarangi, B. (2025). India’s Pathway to Sustainability: Economy, Ecology and Equity. Empyreal Publishing House. ISBN: 978-93-49359-35-2.
• Sahu, K. K., Jena, P. K., & Sarangi, B. (2025). Transforming Odisha: Insights from Finance, Agriculture and Social Well-being. Bharati Publications, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-49566-47-7.
• Sahu, K. K., Jena, P. K., Sarangi, B., Dalai, M. R., & Pagal, S. (2025). Social Sector, Agriculture and Green Economy: Insights for India’s Inclusive and Sustainable Development. Parab Publications. ISBN: 978-93-48959-00-3.
• Patra, S., Sahu, K.K., Pratihary, S., & Nanda, A.P. (2020). COVID-19 Migration and Sustainable Development. Kunal Books Publisher & Distributors, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-89224-65-8.
• Dash, G., Patra, S., & Sahu, K.K. (2013). Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security. Regal Publications, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-81-8484-248-7.
• Dash, G., Sahu, K.K., & Patra, S. (2012). Special Economic Zones and Economic Development. Regal Publications, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-81-8484-152-7.