Odisha’s First Chuktia Bhunjia Woman Earns PhD: The Inspiring Journey of Jamini Jhankar
In a historic achievement, Jamini Jhankar, a 28-year-old from the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) of Chuktia Bhunjia, has become the first girl from her community to successfully defend her doctoral thesis. She completed her viva voce on Friday, September 19, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, and will soon be conferred a Doctorate of Philosophy, the highest…
