Bhubaneswar: Odisha is dreaming with corporate leaders who are looking to explore the state resources and through their better communication skills inspire others for the development of industries.
Today we need corporate communicators armed with insights with a strong vision who would help the entrepreneurs to discover their hidden potential and inspire them to fight for the development and dignity of the society.
Dr VR Raju has always been a brilliant student throughout his career. Dr Raju did well in graduation and post graduation. After completing his Masters Degree and PhD in History he did his MPhil in Journalism & Mass Communication from Madurai University.
He earned the Bachelor in Law from Berhampur University. His doctoral Thesis - "Political Participation of Women in Odisha" (1921-1947) is a notable work in the history of Odisha.
In this work a modest attempt has been made to present the role of women in the freedom struggle which not only brought the country's liberation on their social emancipation but also enabled them to project a new revolutionary image in the world. This piece of historical research is based on the contemporary records available in different libraries and archives.
Previously nothing has been written about the role of women in India's freedom movement. Their political activities were totally neglected.
This Thesis is the first historical study presenting the socio political activities of the women in India. This work also proved to be a great source of information to the research scholars to do further research in this aspect.
Odishara Baraputra Biswanath Das, Kalingarani Karubaki, Mahiyasi Mahila Sarala, Door Sanchar Bigyanara Itihas and Swadhinata Sangramare Utkaliya Nari are the most popular history books of him.
His books on literature for neoliterates are also very popular in Odisha.
Books like Pokhariru Potadhan, Rupa Sagadi re Suna Kania, Mo Gao Mo Saraga, Juge Juge Paribesa, Kasia Kapila, Kalingara Gapa and Kalamanika are based on the theme of Odisan Culture and stories. His book "A Jugara Radha" received National Award from Govt of India in 1985.
He wrote books on the life history of eminent saints like Raman Maharshi, Swami Sivananda, Mahayogi Aurobinda, Satyasai Baba, Santh Kabi Arakhita Das. His books like Bidyut Bigyan, Bidyut Wiring Sikhya, Radio Bigyan (Two Vol.) are popular for its simple language in Odiya. These books are very useful for the craftsman's education.
This PR officer has twenty years of experience in Corporate Communication in Gridco. As a PRO he did a lot of works for GRIDCO which is now empowering Odisha. To him PR is not just smiling sweetly at clients, indulging in lunch parties. PR should act as a link placed between an organization and the people.
It is an art of social science of analyzing trends predicting their consequences counseling organization leaders and implementing planned programme of action which will serve the organization and the public interest.
Odisha is the first state of our country to adopt reform in the power sector. Gridco believes in the principles of fairness, transparency, disclosure and accountability in all areas of Power Trading.
While this organization remains proactive to the Government policies and OERC Rules and Regulations, at the same time the Corporate Relations Dept plays a prominent role to satisfy the needs of the people by providing support directly or indirectly to the social, economic, educational, health and other welfare activities of the State.
