Shreeja is BA Sociology (Vth semester) student, currently interning at Vinayaka Mission’s School of Economics and Public Policy (Deemed to be University), Chennai, a pioneering institution known for fostering emerging economists and social leaders. During her internship, she is actively engaged in article writing, reviewing literature, and working on a research paper under the guidance of Dr. Shahin Khan. Her research focuses on the Pattachitra artisans of Odisha, examining their struggles between tradition and modernity, with a particular focus on the financial support provided to them by the state and central governments.