Publications by authors named "Pallavi Behera"
Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for human beings, but excess concentration can lead to many health issues and degrade the ecosystem. This study focuses on the removal of selenium from an aqueous solution using iron-doped dolochar. SEM, EDX, BET, XRD, FTIR, and P were conducted to determine the surface characteristics of iron-doped dolochar (FeD).
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- - The COVID-19 lockdown severely disrupted the economy globally, with India experiencing a sharp decline in GDP and rising unemployment, particularly in low-income states like Odisha, which saw many migrant workers return.
- - This study analyzes unemployment rates in Odisha during the pandemic, comparing them with other low-income states and the national average, while examining the effectiveness of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in providing short-term relief.
- - Results indicate that Odisha's unemployment rate was lower than both the national average and other low-income states during the pandemic, and the state significantly increased jobs created through MGNREGA in 2020-21.