Seminars/Conferences
Invitated Talk as Resource Person:
1. “Human Rights: Challenges in North East India” – a lecture delivered in UGC sponsored Workshop on Human Rights Education: Challenges in North East India as Resource Person, organized by Human Rights Centre and Department of Political Science, Bihpuria College, Lakhimpur on 4th October, 2016.
2. “Importance of Human Rights and Duties” – a lecture delivered in UGC sponsored Workshop on Human Rights & Duties as Resource Person, by Human Right Education Centre, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), Lakhimpur on 28th October, 2016.
3. “Reporting from Conflict Area and Challenges for Media” – a lecture delivered in the National Press Day as Resource Person organized by District Administration, Lakhimpur and North Lakhimpur Press Club on 14th November, 2016.
4. “Human Rights Education: Issues and Perspectives” – a lecture delivered in UGC sponsored Workshop on Human Rights Education as Resource Person, organized by Human Rights Centre and Department of Political Science, Bihpuria College, Lakhimpur on 4th February, 2017.
5. “Trajectory of Identity Politics in North East India” - a Lecture delivered in Department of Geography, Central University of Sikkim as Resource Person, on 23rd June, 2020.
6. “Impact of Covid 19 on World Politics” - a Lecture delivered in Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir’s Maharaja Sayajiran Gaikwad Arts, Science & Commerce College, Malegaon Campus, Maharastra as Resource Person on 27th October, 2020.
7. “Covid-19 and the Role of the State in the Context of India” - a lecture delivered in National Webinar organised by Don Bosco College, Golaghat In Collaboration With Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous), Kerala (Under Paramarsh Scheme) as Resource Person on 23rd May, 2021.
8. “Democratic Governance and indigenous knowledge” - a lecture delivered in Dr. B.K.B. College Puranigudam as Resource Person in their National webinar titled - The future of Indian Democracy on 1st June, 2021.
9. Attended a Seminar as a Resource Person on – “Ethnicity and Democratic Transformation of Tribal Community in North East India: Issues and Consensus” by ICHR sponsored National Seminar at Sankardev College, Lakhimpur, on 29th and 30th October 2021.
10. Attended a Seminar as Resource Person on – “Issues, Challenges and Prospects of Covid and Post Covid Employability in North East India” ICSSR-NERC sponsored National Seminar, at Bordoloni Central College, Dhemaji on 29th January, 2022.
11. Attended a National Seminar as a Resource Person on – “Understanding the importance of Constitutional Literacy in fostering Indian Democracy” and presented a paper on – “Nation, Autonomy and Self Determination: Sixth Schedule in North East India”, sponsored by Institute of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Kerela and organised by NSS College, Pandalam, Kerela, on 1st and 2nd December, 2022.
12. Attended as Resource Person in a national level webinar on – “NCRTSS: 2023” and presented a Paper on – “Changing Contours of Identity in North East India: Colonial to Post Colonial Period”, organized by the Department of Political Science, PG Departments of History and Economics, VTM NSS College, Dhanuvachapuram, Kerala, on 24th March 2023.
13. Attended an one day awareness workshop on – “Rights and Privilege of Transgender community” as Resource Person and delivered a lecture on – “Stigma, Harassment and Discrimination Challenges of the Transgender People”, organised by – Office of the District Social Welfare Officer, North Lakhimpur and Department of Social Justice, Government of Assam on 24th March, 2023 at the office of the Deputy Commissioner.
14. Attended an online lecture programme as Resource Person and delivered a talk on – “Higher Education Opportunities for Political Science Students in India and Abroad”, organised by – Department of Political Science and in collaboration with IQAC, B.P. Chaliha College, Nagarbera, on 28th March, 2023.
15. Attended a Faculty Development Program as Resource Person on “Research Methodology” organised by – Mahendra Narayan Chaudhury Balika Mahavidyalaya, Nalbari held from 28th March, 2023 to 4th April, 2023 and delivered a lecture on – “Researching Everyday Life: Ethnographic Research in Social Sciences”.
16. Attended a Seminar as a Resource Person on – “Ethnicity, Multiculturalism and Democracy: Understanding from India’s North East” sponsored by ICSSR at Dr. B.K.B. College, Puranigudam, Nagaon, on 16th and 17th August 2024.
17. Attended a Two Day Doctoral meeting as a Resource Person on “Doctoral Scholars Meet-2024” organised by – the Centre for South East Asian Studies and IQAC of KVBSAS University, Nalbari, in collaboration with OKDISCD, Guwahati, held from 12th and 13th September 2024.
18. Attended as Resource Person in a national level Seminar on – “Political Movements and Women Participation in North East India”, sponsored by ICSSR and organised by the Department of Political Science, MNCBM, Nalbari, on 18th and 19th November, 2024.
19. Attended an online lecture programme as a Resource Person and delivered a talk on – “Democratic Governance and Indigenous Knowledge: Reflections on Selective Case Studies from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh”, organised by – the Department of Political Science, Arya Vidyapeeth College, Guwahati, at 15th February, 2025.
20. Attended a National Seminar as a Resource Person on - “Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, National Integration and the unification of Bharat” and delivered a talk on – “Reflection of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in North East India”, organised by – the Department of Political Science and IQAC, LTK College, Lakhimpur, in collaboration with ICSSR, New Delhi, at 27th and 28th June, 2025.
21. Presented a lecture as an Invited speaker on the panel Social Sciences as Pathways: Youth Aspirations and Challenges in an International Seminar titled: Social Science Research in India: Issues and Challenges organised by Global Development Network, Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), the Council for Social Development, and BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus on 29th and 30th October, 2025.
Paper Presented in the National Level Seminars & Conferences:
1. “Role of Traditional Institutions in Governance: A Case of Karbi Anglong, Assam” - a paper Presented in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on State of Democracy in North East India, in the Department of Political Science, Gauhati University held on 25th to 27th February, 2010.
2. “Women Empowerment and Socio Political Awareness: Myths and Realities (a study of two hospitals in Sivasagar, Assam)” – a paper presented in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Women Development and North East, in the D.C.B. Girls’ College, Jorhat held on – 20th and 21st March, 2010.
3. “Interrogating Look East Policy and Economic Possibilities in North East” - a paper presented in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Emerging Issues of Globalization in the North East India, organized by Demow College, Sivasagar, on 6th and 7th November, 2010.
4. “Thinking of a Sustainable Livelihood Framework for The Socially Disadvantage People: A Study of the Street Vendors in Fancy Bazaar, Assam” – a paper presented in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar of Gauhati University Teachers Association (GUTA), on Social Security, held at Gauhati University, in the month of February, 2011.
5. “India’s Look East Policy and Development of North East: Policy Vs Reality” - a paper presented in the National Conference on Economic Development of Assam: In the Context of North East Juxtaposition and Look East Policy, conducted by Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Guwahati during 13th and 15th December, 2010.
6. “Price Hike and Issues of Human Development: A Study of Guwahati, Assam” – a paper presented in the XIX Annual Conference of North East India Political Science Association (NEIPSA), held at Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, from 11th to 13th February, 2011.
7. “Inter Community Dynamic in Pre-Colonial Assam: a Case of Ahom – Mishing Relations”- a paper presented in the UGC sponsored National Seminar in the Department of Sociology, Gauhati University, on Understanding Communities of North East India, held on 20 – 21st March, 2012.
8. “Confronting Civic Sphere & Dossier of Politics: Building Peace in the Conflict Zone” – a paper presented in the XX Annual Conference of North East India Political Science Association (NEIPSA), held at Cotton College, Guwahati, on 9th to 10th of April, 2012.
9. “Social Capital and Student Organizations in Assam: Post Assam Accord to Neo-Assam Movement Scenario” – a paper presented in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Student Politics in India with Special Reference to Assam and North East India, organised by Bahona College, held on 14th and 15th September, 2012.
10. “State of Rural Development among STs: A Case Study of Turungs in Pothar Shyam Village, Jorhat” – a paper presented in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Problems and Prospects of Rural Development in North East India, organized by Khuwang College, held on 4th and 5th May, 2013.
11. “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Thinking of a Multicultural Curriculum in Higher Education in Assam” – a paper presented in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Problems and Prospects of Higher Education in India, organized by Department of Education, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), held on May, 2015.
12. “Social Inclusion of Women and the Response of the Neo-Liberal State: A Case Study of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) In Assam.” – a paper presented in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Achievement of Three Tier Panchayat System in Respect of Rural Development with Special Reference to Assam, organized by Department of Economics and Political Science, Rengam Subansiri College, Lakhimpur, held on 23rd & 24th September, 2015.
13. “State and People at Crossroad: The Genealogical Understanding of Demands for Autonomy in North East India” - a paper presented in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Geo-Political Problems of North East States, organized by Department of Geography and Political Science, Sankardeva Mahavidyalaya, Lakhimpur, held on 29th & 30th September, 2015.
14. “Trajectory of Change of Indigenous Industry in Assam and Response of the State: A Historical Understanding” - a paper presented in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Prospects of Cottage and Small Scale Industries for Self Dependent and Self Reliance in a Rural Economy like India, organized by Department of Economics, Rengam Subansiri College, Lakhimpur, held on 23rd & 24th July, 2016.
15. “Competing Claims in Border Areas: A Case Study of the Ethnic Conflict between Garo and Rabha in Assam – Meghalaya Border” - a paper presented in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on History, Polity and Environment in North East India: Issues and Consensus, organized by Department of Geography and Political Science, Subansiri College, Lakhimpur, held on 6th and 7th August, 2016.
16. “Looking Through the Gender Lens: Social Inclusion & Empowerment of Women & MGNREGA in Assam” - a paper presented in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Performance of MGNREGA with Special Reference to Assam, organized by Department of Economics, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), Lakhimpur, held on 7th and 8th February, 2017.
17. “Thinking of Social Inclusion in E-Learning and Indian Democracy: Analysing The Shifting Terrain” – a paper presented in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on E-Resource Management in Libraries, organized by North Lakhimpur College Library, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), Lakhimpur, held on 18th and 19th February, 2017.
18. “State of Human Security in India’s North East: Democratic Resilience, Shifting Preference and State’s Perception” – a paper presented in the UGC-UPE II: India Looking East sponsored, Tri-department National Seminar on Challenges of Development, Governance and Democracy in South and South East Asia, Organized by Department of Political Science, Department of Economics & Centre for Urban Economic Studies, University of Calcutta, held on 4 and 5 January, 2018.
19. “Arms for Autonomy: Revisiting the Political History of Ethnic Insurgency in Karbi Anglong, Assam” – a paper presented in the ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Issues and Problems of Insurgency in North East India, With Special Reference to Assam, organised by Department of Political Science, Bordoloni Central College, Bordoloni, Dhemaji, held on 29th and 30th January, 2018.
20. “The Politics of Space and Identity: Instrumentalist Understanding on the Relationship between the Natives Vs. Chakma-Hajong Refugees in Arunachal Pradesh” – a oral presentation in the ICHR sponsored National Seminar on Migration and its affect on the Rights of Indigenous Communities of North East India, organised by Institute of Tai Studies & Research, Moranhat, Assam held on 9th and 10th March, 2019.
21. “Governing their Way: A Study of Self Governing Traditional Institutions among Khamtis of Arunachal Pradesh”, a paper presented in National Conference on – Political Autonomy and Democratic Governance organised in Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research, Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi organised in collaboration with North East Council, Shillong, in 28th and 29th August, 2019.
22. "State of Human Security In India's Northeast: Mapping the Shifting Paradigm" - a paper presented in the ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Democratising the discourse of right: Understanding the question of Human Security and the role of the State in North East India, Organized by Kumar Bhaskar Varma sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, in collaboration with Assam Down Town University and IQAC, KVMSASU held on 19th and 20th March, 2021.
23. “Politicising the Philosophy of Sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals: Debates in Perspectives” – a paper presented in the ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Status of Health Indicators in Telengana since 2014-15, Organized by Council for Social Development, Andhra Pradesh in collaboration with Reserve Bank of India held on 25th and 26th November, 2021.
24. “Nation from below: Reflection of Freedom Movement in Lakhimpur, Assam” - a paper presented in the ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Listening to Freedom Fighters, Organized by Council for Social Development, Andhra Pradesh in collaboration with Government of Telengana and Reserve Bank of India held on 21st and 22nd February, 2023.
25. “Bridging Borders: Prospects of Buddhist Tourism in Advancing Act East Policy through North East India” – a paper presented as Panellist in the ICSSR and ICWA sponsored National Conference on Assessing India’s Act East Policy in Strategic Framework of Indo-Pacific, organised by Department of Political Science, KBVSAS University, Nalbari, Assam on 14th and 15th September, 2023.
Paper Presented in the International Level Seminars and Conferences:
1. “Rethinking Ethnic Conflict in a Multicultural Society: A Case of Bodos in Assam” – a paper presented in the Fifth Biennial International Conference of Indian Association for Asian and Pacific Studies, held in Sikkim University, on 10th to 12th December, 2010.
2. “When Will the State Listen to Them: Claims for Cultural Rights Among the Karbis of Assam and Nagas of Nagaland” – a paper presented in the ICSSR sponsored & International Research & Development Council supported International Seminar Human Development and Marginalized Sections in Northeast India: Issues, Challenges and Way Forward, organized by Centre for Studies in Human Development, Assam University, Silchar, on 18th to 20th March, 2013.
3. “Considering Social Inclusion in E-Learning in Digital Age and Indian Democracy: Interrogating the Shifting Paradigm” – a paper presented in the 1st International Conference on Transforming Library, 2017, Organised by Central Library, CIT, Kokrajhar, in association with Department of Library & Information Science, Gauhati University, on 8th to 10th July, 2017.
4. "Ethnic Identity and Identity Politics of the Autonomous District Councils of Assam: Special Study on Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC)" - a paper presented in the International SEminar titled - My Culture, My Identity, organised by Chaiduar College, Gohpur in collaboration with Siksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, New Delhi, on 24th & 25th February, 2024.
5. “Contours of belonging: the evolution of mising identity through civil society organisation in the colonial era” – a paper presented with Uttam Narah in the International Seminar on – The Treaty of Yandaboo and Ninteenth Century Assam, organised by North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) in collaboration with Directorate of Historical and Antiquarian Studies, Government of Assam on 25th and 26th April, 2026.
6. “Migration of Tea-Tribes and their Demand for Schedule Tribe (ST) in Assam” – a paper presented with Bikash Dihingia in the International Seminar on – The Treaty of Yandaboo and Ninteenth Century Assam, organised by North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) in collaboration with Directorate of Historical and Antiquarian Studies, Government of Assam on 25th and 26th April, 2026.
7. “Revisiting the Treaty of Yandabo: Shifting Dynamics of Polity and Emergence of Modernity in Assam” – a paper presented with Uttam Narah in the International Seminar on – The Treaty of Yandaboo and Ninteenth Century Assam, organised by North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) in collaboration with Directorate of Historical and Antiquarian Studies, Government of Assam on 25th and 26th April, 2026.
Details of Seminar/Webinar organised:
1. Joint Coordinator, of UGC sponsored National Seminar on E-Resource Management in Libraries, organized by North Lakhimpur College Library, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), Lakhimpur, held on 18th and 19th February, 2017.
2. Coordinator, in ICSSR Sponsored and Centre for Southeast Asian Studies Collaborated Seminar – Locating Northeast in India’s Neighbourhood Policy: Problems and Prospects, Organized by Department of Political Science, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), in 29th and 30th September, 2018.
3. Coordinator, of a Webinar organized by – Research Council, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), on – Global Health Security and Covid 19 Epidemic: Issues in Perspectives organized in collaboration with IQAC, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) on 8th May, 2020.
4. Coordinator, of a Webinar organized by – Research Council, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), on – Awareness Programme on Online E-Resources organized in collaboration with Assam College Librarians’ Association (ACLA), ICT Cell, on 18th May, 2020.
5. Joint Convener, of Special Lecture Programme organized by – Centre for Social Science Research, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), on – Unsung Heroes of Anti-British Freedom Struggle of Assam in collaboration with Women Study Center, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), on 15th August, 2020.
6. Joint Convener of a two-day webinar organised by – IPR Cell and Research Council, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), on – Basics on IPR and Patent, organised in collaboration with IQAC, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), on 28th and 29th October, 2020.
7. Coordinator of an Online Capacity Building Programme organised by – Research Council, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), on – Panchayati Raj System and Rural Development in India: Problems and Prospects, organised in collaboration with SIRD, Chauldhuwa, on 24th April, 2021.
8. Coordinator of a Virtual Power Seminar organised by – Research Council, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), on – Intellectual Property Rights, organised in collaboration with ICT Academy, on 27th March, 2023.
9. Joint Convener of International Seminar on – The Treaty of Yandaboo and Ninteenth Century Assam, organised by North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) in collaboration with Directorate of Historical and Antiquarian Studies, Government of Assam on 25th and 26th April, 2026.
Workshops/Faculty Development Programs
1. Attended workshop on Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) in the Department of Political Science, conducted in collaboration with Centre for Studies of Development Societies (CSDS), on 21th to 25th March, 2011.
2. Participated in the North East Young Social Scientist Meet organised by Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD), Guwahati in collaboration with Indian Council of Social Science Research, Shillong, on the month of February, 2012.
3. Attended UGC sponsored National workshop on Rashtriya Uchattar Siksha Abhiyan, organized by Assam College Teachers Association (ACTA) & North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), on 8th September, 2014.
4. Attended workshop on Tools and Techniques of Molecular Biology & Bioinfomatics, organised by Institutional Biotech Hub, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), on 27th& 28th March, 2015.
5. Attended a seven day workshop on Design and Development of Self Learning Materials for Distance and Online Learning, organized by Directorate of Distance Learning, Dibrugarh University, on 26th July to 1st August, 2017.
6. One Week Faculty Development Program on “Online Teaching & Learning in India”, organised by Department of Political Science, Bodoland University Sponsored by PMMMNMTT, MHRD & in collaboration with Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Center, SGTB Khalsa college, University of Delhi on 17th June – 22nd June, 2020.
7. One Week Faculty Development Program on “Research Methodology”, organised by Kumar Bhaskar Verma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Assam & Barbhag College, Nalbari, on 24th June – 30th June, 2020.
8. One Week Faculty Development Program on “The Role of Teachers in Nation Building” organised by Keshav Memorial Institute of Commerce and Sciences in Collaboration with ICSSR-SRC, MHRD, on 3rd August – 9th August, 2020.
9. Four Day National Workshop on – “Research Everyday Life: Workshop on Ethnography” organised by Council for Social Development, Hyderabad in collaboration with ICSSR and Reserve Bank of India, on 20th December – 23rd December, 2021.
10. Two weeks capacity Building Programme on “Public Policy and Governance in India” organised by Department of Political Science, Ambedkar School of Social Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow and sponsored by ICSSR, on 21st November – 2rd December, 2023.
11. 10 days Faculty Development Programme on – “NEP-2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme” organised by UGC-MMTTC, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad and sponsored by UGC, on 19th August to 28th August, 2024.
12. One Week Faculty and Curriculum Development Programme on “Developing Academic Curriculum and Interdisciplinary Research on Tribal Welfare Policies, Indigenous Knowledge and Social Justice in Northeast India” organised by Department of Political Science, Cotton University, under the aegis of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, on 29th June, 2026 to 3rd July, 2026.
