Educational Philosophy of Professor Deepak Kumar Behera

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Abstract: Education is a powerful agent of change, and improves health and livelihoods, contributes to social stability and drives long term economic growth. Like Tagore, Gandhi, Aurobindo, Vivekananda, Professor Deepak Kumar Behera is also a philosopher as well as educationalist. His contribution in the field of education is a milestone in the history of Odisha. His contribution towards Anthropology and Tribal Studies have the tremendous impact. His works and research studies are now selected for college and universities syllabus for respective subjects. He has really a great impact on every field such as anthropology, gender studies, children and childhood and tribal studies. Professor Deepak Kumar Behera, eminent Educationist, ace Anthropologist, able Administrator, and brilliant Author. In the view of Professor Behera education is the most prominent weapon to deal with every situation of life. The objectives of the present study entitled “Educational Contribution of Professor Deepak Kumar Behera” is to know his biography, his educational philosophy and relevance of his educational contribution to the present Indian situation. This qualitative research was conducted by direct interview method with Professor Behera. The conclusion of the research that Professor Behera’s educational system can develop an eminent and marvellous education system whose main aim to provide quality education to all irrespective their individual characters. The purpose of the study to educate every individual and which leads for a non-discriminatory society.