Biosketch

Dr. Senapati was born in a small village, named Balijhari under Tihidi Police station in the undivided district of Balasore. His father's name is late Duryodhan Senapati and his mother's name late Ramamani Devi. He was born into a family of agriculturists. His childhood school education was spent in rural even amidst paddy fields, mango groves, rivers, and their branches, scenic beauty of the rustic mature. After the high school examination, he was admitted to Bhadrak College and completed his graduation with flying colours with first class first position in Economics Honours which secured him the University gold medal instituted for the first time. He completed his post-graduation in Economics from Ravenshaw College holding the top position with two gold medals. He was a keen debater. He used to participate in debate competitions. He represented Utkal University in the inter-university debate competitions held at the National level and many times secured the first position.

He was accessible to the common people. After spending almost, a little less than two years he was appointed as Collector. Koraput (undivided). He spent two years in Koraput. He implemented several developments and welfare-oriented schemes funded by the Govt. A special campaign termed as " Service at Doorsteps" was launched through his initiative where a camp-based approach was adopted to solve the problems of the tribal people.
Thereafter, he was posted as Vice Chairman, Cuttack Development Authority, for a brief period. During his tenure C.D.A plotting scheme in Bidanasi area got a lift and the financial position of C.D.A got strengthened.

He was posted as Director, Tourism and Culture and contributed to the development of tourism sector as well as promotion of cultural schemes. He opted for central deputation and was appointed as Director of Census in 1989. He Successfully Conducted 1991 population Census.
After Completion of Central deputation he came back to the State Government and occupied the Position of Commissioner Cum Secretary, Women and Child development which was a newly created post bifurcating from Panchayati Raj Department. He had worked as Secretary in various important departments such as Water Resources, Tourism and Culture, Panchayat Raj, Health and Family Welfare prior to joining as Principal Secretary, Finance Department. During his tenure of Finance Secretary he dedicatedly worked for improvement of the State's financial situation. He contributed in large measure towards better performance in financial sector.

His literary pursuit started from his school days. His poem and essay got published in the school magazine. He was also the editor of the school magazine. He took the responsibility of Secretary, Kanta Sahilya Sansad, a literary Organization in memory of Kantakabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra. His poem stories and essays got published in Odia daily newspapers like "The Samaja", ""The Prajatantra" and "The Kalinga" during college days. He edited one Souvenir to commemorate the memory of KantaKabi, who is the famous poet of the state anthem, "Bande Utkal Janani".

He is a versatile writer who has published Sixteen collections of Poems, one collection of short stories, Five Collections of Essays, Three short story collections for children and one book of translation. Besides, he has published three books on Sai Baba of Shirdi. He had edited a spiritual magazine, named Sai Chetna. he was an approved lyrist of All India Radio. He has published three books of lyrics in English language and edited a book on demographic profile of Orissa. He published another book in English titled "Population, Planning and Development".
He takes an interest in cultural activities. He is associated with various cultural and literary institutions. He is the President of "Ame Odia", an organisation devoted to the promotion of Odia language, literature and Culture.
He was the chartered President of Rotary Clubs of Bhubaneswar Mid Town. He is life member of Indian Red Cross Society, Indian Council for Child Welfare and other institutions. He is the founder President and Patron member of Institute of Social and Economic Research.