PROJECT/ DISSERTATION GUIDELINES

For all M.A./ M.Com. MSW 4th Semester

(Except M.A. Odia & M.A. Hindi)

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE AND CONTINUING

EDUCATION
UTKAL UNIVERSITY, VANIVIHAR
BHUBANESWAR-751007
www.ddceutkal.ac.in
 Instruction for Dissertation

The Report
i. The project report should be limited to 40-60 pages (Excluding
the questionnaires, acknowledgement, Certificate and other
documents)
ii. The front page should contain the Name of the student, Roll
number, Address of DDCE, Utkal University and name of the
supervisor.
iii. Copying in any form is not allowed. If duplication is found in two
reports, both reports will be awarded zero for malpractice.
iv. In case of Survey Based research, a questionnaire should be
developed by the student. The student is required to annex one
questionnaire cum response sheet in the report. Responses from
at least 30-50 respondents must be collected by the students.
v. Field work should be carried out under the supervision of a guide.
Following may act as the supervisor. College/ University teachers
drawn from any Social Science subject such as Social Work,
Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration,
Education, Psychology, Management, Anthropology, Women
Studies. Short bio data of the guide shall be included in the report.
No remuneration shall be paid by DDCE for guidance to the
concerned supervisor.
vi. Students have to submit two copies of the report to DDCE at the
time of examination.
vii. Specimen Copy of Project Report format is enclosed.
 (Cover page)
Title of the project

A project report submitted to DDCE, Utkal University, in partial

fulfillment for the award of degree in ___________(year)

Submitted by
Name
Enrollment no.
Under the guidance of
(Name and Designation of the Guide)

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

UTKAL UNIVERSITY, VANIVIHAR

BHUBANESWAR-751007

www.ddceutkal.ac.in
 DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

UTKAL UNIVERSITY, VANIVIHAR

BHUBANESWAR-751007

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that “Title of the project” submitted by
(Name/Course/Enrolment No.) has been prepared under
my guidance and supervision.
This project is a bonafide work done by
____________________________and submitted to
Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal
University, Vani vihar in partial fulfillment for the award
of ____________degree.

Signature of the guide

Name & Designation

 DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this project report titled,
“___________________________________”
is a bona fide work done by me under the guidance of Mr.
/ Mrs. / Dr. _________________________.

Signature of the candidate

Name-
Enrollment No-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Signature of the Student

 CHAPTER –I
Introduction
I. General introduction about the topic.
II. Statement of problem
a. Justification of the topic
b. Usefulness of the topic in present scenario
III. Objectives

CHAPTER-II
Review of Literature
i. The nature of the problem and related subjects
which throw lights on the topic
ii. Portrayal of the theoretical background with the help
of books, articles, periodicals report etc.
iii. Identification of Research gaps.
 CHAPTER-III
Research Methodology
i. Hypothesis (if taken)
ii. Sampling strategy
iii. Universe
iv. Tools of data collection

CHAPTER-IV
Analysis and Interpretation
i. Logical analysis of questions and researcher’s
interpretation
ii. Explanation with the help of the tables and
statistical calculation
iii. Figure, graphs, diagrams wherever applicable
 CHAPTER-V
Findings and Conclusion
i. Findings based on the analysis
ii. Suggestions and recommendations to be included
based on the findings.

-Bibliography

Appendix
-Filled up Questionnaire
Proposed Dissertation Topics for M.A in Economics, 4th Semester

(Select any one)

 Role of Self Help Groups in socio economic empowerment of women in
Cuttack district of Odisha.
 Study of migration in the Indian context.
 A Study to examine the impact of Demonetization on Indian Economy.
 A study on Youth Unemployment and its consequence.
 Role of MGNREGA in Rural development.
 The effect of Mid-Day-Meal on schooling outcome in India.
 A study on Child Labour in India.
 Role of Government in Agriculture sector.
 A study on E-banking in India.
 Role of Banks in financial inclusion in India.
 Impact of food price rise on poor Household.
 Farmer‘s Suicide in Odisha.
 Microfinance in Rural India: a case study of Jajpur district of Odisha.
 Sustainable urban transport in India: Challenges and Strategy.
 Performance analysis of Regional Rural Bank.
 Privatization of public Enterprises and its implications on economic policy
and development.
 An analysis of women empowerment with special reference to Odisha.
 A study on the financial aspects of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSME) in Khurdha district of Odisha.
 A study on Foreign Direct investment in India and impact on trade and
Development.
 Role of NABARD in rural development of India with special reference to
Odisha.

(N.B: Except the above topics Candidates are allowed to select any other
Economics related topics)
A list of topics for dissertation work of 4th Semester MA Education Students

A. Early Childhood Care and Education

1. Status and problems of Early Childhood Care and Education in the Nayagarh district of Odisha
2. A critical study of teacher education system in Early Childhood Care and Education in Khordha district
3. A study of Anganwadi Centers towards Early Childhood Care and Education in Balipatna block khordha
district
4. Early Childhood Care and Education: A study of private schools in Odisha
B. Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (2009) & School Education
5. Implementation of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (2009): A study of special
training of Out of school children in Nuapada district
6. Role of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (2009) in universalisation of elementary
education
7. School Management Committees of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (2009) in
Odisha, awareness, functions and challenges
8. Quality interventions in Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (2009) and its
implementations at primary level in odisha.
9. A study on educationally and socially disadvantaged children in the state of odisha
10. Environmental Education at secondary school stage in odisha
11. Inclusive education at elementary level in Odisha: an analysis
12. A study on the problems of drop outs among the secondary school students and their remedial measures
13. Educational development of children in slum areas : A study with special reference to five slum areas of
Sundargarh district, Odisha
14. A comparative analysis of government and private schools at elementary level a study of odisha state
15. A critical analysis of secondary school education in Malkanagiri district, odisha
16. Status of secondary school education in odisha
C. Girls Education
17. Attitude of parents and teachers towards girls children education in Nayagarh district of odisha
18. Educational Problems of tribal girls at elementary level in Malkangiri district of Odisha
19. A case study of Kasuturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) in the district of Mayurbhanja, Odisha
20. A study of girls education in Balianta block, khordha district of Odisha
21. Scheduled cast and scheduled Tribe parental attitude towards girls education: an analytical study
D. Teacher Education
22. A study of In-service teacher education programme at elementary level in odisha
23. Role of District Institute of Educational Training (DIET) in strengthening elementary teacher education: a
critical study
24. A study of implementation of continuous and comprehensive Evaluation at elementary stage in relation to
learners achievement
25. Problems of Women Teachers working in secondary schools in Nabrangpur district – A study
E. Mid- Day Meal Programme
26. Effectiveness of Mid-Day Meal Programme implemented in elementary education in odisha
27. Status of Central Kitchen system implemented for ensuring quality Mid-Day Meal in odisha
28. Safety, security, health and hygiene in MID-Day Meal Programme in jajpur district, odisha: An analysis
F. Distance Education
29. Role of distance education and open universities in the expansion of Higher Education
30. Organization and management of distance education programme in odisha
31. Administration of student support services in distance education: A case study of open university,
Sambalpur
List of suggested topics for Project in English

1. Literature and Society

2. Evolution of English drama
3. Evolution of English novel
4. Evolution of English poetry
5. Autobiography of Sri Aurobindo
6. The New Short Story
7. English Odes
8. Print Revolution
9. New Criticism
10. Humanism
11. Colonialism
12. Feminism
13. Female characters in Jane Austen’s Novels
14. Thomas hardy as a modern novelist
15. The Victorian novel
16. Romanticism
17. Indian poetry in English
18. Recent trends in Indian Writing un English
19. Nationalism and Indian Writing
20. Post Independence Indian Drama in English
 M.A. HISTORY PROJECT/DISSERTATION TOPICS
4th Semester 2022

1. Role of (name of any popular freedom fighter of your locality. Ex-Role of Jadumani Mohapatra
freedom struggle of Odisha) freedom struggle of Odisha.
2. Agriculture & Irrigation system in Odisha: Sidelight on the Mughal administration
3. Sri Chaitanya & his contribution towards socio-religious enrichment in Odisha.
4. Glimpses on Odishan Temple Architecture: A Case-study on _____ temple (you can write name
of any historical, popular temple. Ex- Glimpses on Odishan temple architecture: A case-study
on Vaitala Temple in Bhubaneswar)
5. Odisha, the land of rituals & festivals study on Jagannath temple in Puri.
6. Cultural heritage of Gunjam. (you can write name of other district, if sources are available)
7. Cuttack under the British rule: A historical study.
8. Odisha under Anangabhima Deva III and Narasimhadeva I.
9. The economic history of Odisha 1900 1947.
10. Prataparudradeva the last great suryavamsi king of Odisha.
11. The Prachi river valley: A study on religion art and architecture.
12. The archaeological remains of Balasore District
13. Buddhist monuments of Jajpur
14. Spread of Saivism in Jajpur.
15. Tribhubaneswar: A historical overlook.
16. A critical study on Cuttack under the British crown.
17. Feminism in Odisha: Role of Sarala Devi(1900-1940)
18. Role of literature for awakening of nationalism: Role of Odia female writers
19. Political achievements of Harekrushna Mahtab (1919 1950)
20. Prataparudradeva the last great suryavamsi king of Odisha.
21. History & Heritage of Tulasikhetra: A study on Baladevjew Temple.
22. The Mahima Dharma its mission problems and perspectives
23. Odisha under the Muslim rule :A case study of the traditions and institutions
24. Buddhism in Jajpur From the earliest times to 1568 A D
25. Role Of Malati Devi Choudhury in the promotion ofFreedom struggle in Odisha 1946 1984
26. A study on Naba Krushna Choudhury as a legislator 1937 56
27. Role of women in modern Odisha 1920 1970
28. Evolution of Odia identity and the contribution of Chodagangadeva
29. Socio-economic & cultural study of Mughal Odisha.
30. Vaisnavism in the Art and culture of Odisha
31. Vaishnavism in Odisha: Chhatia Bata A cultural heritage site in Jarka.
32. Peoples movement in the princely states of Ranapur, Nayagarh, Khandapada, Daspalla(1937-47)
33. Some aspects of freedom movement in Odisha: Study on Balasore district.
34. The Mahima Dharma: Belief, Practice & Perspectives.
35. Consequences of the Kalinga war & spread of Buddhism in Odisha
36. Mahameghabahana Aira Kharabela & Jainism in Odisha.
37. Indo-Islamic Art & Architecture: A case-study on Cuttack district of Odisha.
(Also can write the name of Bhadrak, Khodha and other district of Odisha, where we find
such architecture)
 M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE DISSERTATION TOPICS
4th Semester 2022
(Write any one)

1. Covid-19: Its impact upon migrant labour: A study of Odisha

2. Reservation System in local Governance in India: A study in Rural elections

of 2022 in Odisha
3. Women Participation in Panchayat raj system: A study of 2022 election in

Odisha
4. Jammu and Kashmir: Before and after abolition of Article- 370

5. India’s Foreign Policy during Narendra Modi

6. Indo-Pak relations during Narendra Modi Government

7. India’s foreign policy for its neighbours: A study from 2014 to till today

8. Centre state relations in India: A study of Odisha from 2000 to 2019

9. Urban Local Elections of Odisha 2022: An Analysis

10. Mahatma Gandhi: An Apostle of peace

11. Ram Mandir Case: Role of Supreme Court

12. Water disputes in India: A study of Mahanadi Crisis between Odisha and

Chhatisgarh
13. Federalism in India : Issues andChallenges

14. Rafale Crisis in India

15. People’s empowerment : A study of Palli Sabha in Gram panchayat

16. Women empowerment in India: A study of working of SHGs in Odisha

17. Role of Sarpanch in Gram Panchayat; A study of Sundrapada Panchayat

18. Working of Panchayati Raj system in Odisha: A study of Balasore district

19. United Nations: Its Role in InternationalPeace

20. Ukraine Crisis: A threat to International Peace

 NOTE: Students are advised prepare dissertation on any one

from the topics mentioned above.
 M.A. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DISSERTATION TOPICS
4th Semester 2020
(WRITE ANY ONE)

1. Implementation of 73rdand 74thAmendment Act in India

2. The Impact of Motivation in achieving organizational goal: A case study
3. The significant of effective leadership in the achievement of
organizational objectives
4. Performance management a new strategy for improving public sector
effectiveness
5. Covid-19: Its impact upon Indian Administration
6. Disaster Management system during cyclone
7. Budgetary system in India
8. Judicial Review and Judicial activism in India: A study of Supreme court
9. The impact of organizational climate on employee productivity
10. Human Rights in India
11. Power and Functions of the President ofIndia
12. NGO in Development of Country.
13. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy under the
constitution ofIndia
14. E-Governance in Government and Private sector of our country
15. Public Policy- Challenges of Health and Education in India.
16. Application of Scientific and Management Theory in Indian organization
17. Scientific Management Theory of F.W.Taylor: Limitations and application
18. Success of Civil Service recruitment inIndia.
19. Growth and significance of Development Administration
20. Strategies and objectives of Heritage Management
 4th semester project Topics

Prepare any one project / dissertation

1. व्याकरणदर्शनग्रन्थेषु प्रमेयपदाथाशाः।
2. षट्कारके षु प्रयुक्तानाां विविसूत्राणाां विमर्शाः।
3. उपवनषदद िर्णशतानाां सामाविकव्यिस्था।
4. वर्र्ुपालििमहाकाव्यस्य प्रथमसर्शस्य आलांकाररकाध्ययनम्।
5. रत्नािलीनारिकायाां िर्णशतानाां नाट्यङ्र्ानाां सावहत्यदपशणदृष्ट्ट्या सवमक्षा।
6. भारतीयसांस्कृ तौ िृक्षाणाां महत्िम्।
7. िृक्षाणाां महत्िम्।
8. िैददकयुर्ाः ।
9. िैददकयुर्े वर्क्षाव्यिस्था।
10. वसन्िुसभ्यता
11. ओविआवर्लालेखाः
12. उपवनषद्कावलनाः वििनपद्धवत।
13. सुरपालबृक्षायुिद
े ाः।
14. िौवलवर्लालेखाः।
15. मेघदूते भारतस्य भौर्ोवलकवस्थवताः।
16. नारीणाां उपनयनसांस्काराः।
17. अवभज्ञानर्ाकु न्तले सामाविकवित्राणाां वबहङ्र्ालोिना।
18. कावलदासस्य प्रकृ वतिणशना।
19. बाणभट्टस्य काव्यत्िम्।
20. सांिादसुक्तानाां लोकोपकारपक्षााः।
21. िासिदत्तायााः अलांकाराणदृष्ट्ट्या समीक्षा।
22. वनरुक्तस्य दैितकाण्िे देितोपिारपक्षााः।

23. उपमाप्रयोर्े कावलदार्ाः

24. रघुिर्
ां महाकाब्यस्य प्रथमसर्शस्य व्याकरणदृष्ट्ट्या सवमक्षा।

25. आयुिेदर्ास्त्रे चरकसांवहता

 Proposed Dissertation Topics for M.A. in Sociology, 4th Semester

(Select any one)

1. Drug addition among Youth in Two Slums: A Sociological Analysis of Bhubaneswar
City.
2. Role of Women Leaders in Rural Development: A Sociological Analysis of Bolgarh
Block, Khordha District.
3. Covid-19 Pandemic and Unemployment among Street Vendors in Siripur Market of
Bhubaneswar City.
4. The Impact of Mid-Day Meal on School Education: A Study of Mathili Block,
Malkangiri.
5. The Impact of Sarva Sikshya Abhiyan of Scheduled Tribes (STs): A Sociological Study
in the District of Kendujhar, Odisha.
6. Role of SHGs in Urban Slums: A Case Study of Smart City Bhubaneswar.
7. Domestic Violence: A Case Study of Bhubaneswar City.
8. Problem of Working Women: A case study of Cuttack City.
9. SHGs and Economic Empowerment of women in Two Panchayats of Banspal Block,
Keonjhar.
10. Drop out among Tribal Children: A Case study of Munigada Block of Raygada District.
11. TB is a major Health Problem: A Case Study of Cuttack City.
12. Industrial Pollution of Bhubaneswar: A Sociological Analysis.
13. The Problem of Aged People: A Case study of Old-Age Home in Bhubaneswar City.
14. Socio-Economic Status of Migrant Workers in Two Slums of Bhubaneswar City.
15. Role of Women in Politics: A Sociological Study of Odagaon Block of Nayagarh
District.
16. Role of Technology in Accessing Distance Education: A Case Study of DDCE, Utkal
University, Bhubaneswar.
17. Urban Sanitation Issues in Two Wards of Cuttack City: A Sociological Analysis.
18. Beggary is a Social Problem: A Case Study of Puri Town.
19. Problem of Working Women and Non-working Women: A Comparative Study in
Rourkela City.
20. Impact of Modernisation on Nuclear/Joint Family in Delanga Block, Puri District.

(N.B.: Except the above Topics Candidates are allowed to select any other related
topics)
 Project/ Dissertation topis for MSW 4th Semester
1. Significance of Social Work in Rural development
2. Significance of Social Work in Urban Development
3. Rural Health & Social Work
4. Rural Education & Social work
5. Welfare of the weaker sections
6. Issues related to Women Empowerment (Health, Education, Employment)
7. Social work with elderly
8. Role of Social Work in Correctional Settings (Prison/ Children Home/ Shelter
home/ Home for destitute etc.)
9. Social impact of alcohol and drugs among young people
10. Tribal Development (Health/ Education/ Empowerment)
11.Working with Families (Rural/ Urban)
12.Issues related to industrial worker
13. Contribution of workers in rural areas (Anganwadi workers/ Health
workers/ Village development workers)
14. Factors affecting agricultural farmers (Male/ Female/ Children/ Families
15. Disaster Preparedness among rural people
16. Rural reconstruction
17.Social Justice and Social Work
18. Social work with children (Child rights/ Child protection etc.)
19. Social work with sex workers
20. Opportunities and challenges associated with NGOs.
21.Functions of rehabilitation centers
22. Impact of technology on (Children/ Youth/ Women/ families) & the role of
Social Work
23. Protection of environment and social work
24. Rural finance
25.Urbanization

N.B. Students are also allowed to select any other topic (related to social issues)
given above.
 M.COM DISSERTATION TOPICS
4th Semester
(Write any one)

1. Industrial Sickness in India: A critical Analysis

2. Role of small-scale enterprises in Industrial development
3. Social Responsibilities of Business
4. Role of public undertakings in the development of nation.
5. Business Process Re-engineering
6. NPA management in Commercial Banks of India
7. New age Banking in India
8. Risk Management in Commercial Banks
9. Relevance of Stock exchange in economic development of India.
10. Performance analysis of Mutual funds in India
11. Worker’s participation in management.
12. Trade Union Movement in India.
13. Collective Bargaining of Employees in India.
14. Performance Appraisal & Potential Appraisal in Indian Companies.
15. Consumerism in India
16. E-marketing in India
17. Changing Dynamics of retailing in India
18. Bancassurance in India
19. Demonitization and its effects in India
20. Stock market scams in India
21. Merger of PSU Banks in India
22. Green Marketing in India
23. Role of Foreign Direct Investment in economic development of India
24. Crypto currency and its uses in India
25. Sustainability Reporting Practices in India