INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR, 2014 Organised by Department of Sociology, Margherita College, Margherita, Assam, India IN ASSOCIATION WITH Assam College Principal Council (ACPC) and Assam College Teachers Association (ACTA) SPONSORED BY (SUBJECT TO APPROVAL) University Grant Commission (UGC) Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) North Eastern Council (NEC) DONER Ministry, Government of INDIA GENERAL INFORMATION: The International Seminar: 2014 is scheduled to be held during 4 th and 5 th April, 2014 under the auspices of the Department of Sociology of Margherita College in its own College campus. The Focal Theme chosen for deliberations during the Seminar is INDIA’S NORTH EAST BEYOND BORDERS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. Sub-themes of the topic could be downloaded from the College Website. The Sub-themes cover all the dimensions of North-Eastern Society, which includes Sociological, Political, Historical, Cultural, and Economic, Linguistics and Literature dimensions. The aim of this Seminar is to address the issues covering the above mentioned scopes in its retrospective and perspectives. There will be five Technical Sessions over the scheduled two days of the seminar, besides two Plenary Sessions, along with Open Sessions. Participation in the Seminar is open to all strictly on registration basis. MARGHERITA SUB-DIVISION: The sub-divisional headquarter of Margherita is a small town in the lap of sky kissing hills of Patkai range stretching along the Assam-Arunachal border. The township of Margherita is located at 22.28 0 North Latitude of the Equator and 95.68 0 East latitude of the Prime meridian on the map of the world. The International Border of Indo-Myanmar is close to 70 kms from here. The township of Margherita is only 20 kms away from Lekhapani near Ledo from where the historic Stilwell road that connects India with China via Myanmar-the centre of what could be the rich economic zone of South east Asia. Thus given proper policy supports, the entire area has high potentiality for economic development through cross border trade and tourism in the days ahead. The area is also enriched with Coal Mines under the management of North Eastern Coalfields of Coal India Limited (CIL). In addition to this there are century old tea gardens with their processing units operating in the locality. During the last decade, quite a good number of small tea processing units have come up and are operating
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INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR, 2014
Organised by
Department of Sociology, Margherita College, Margherita, Assam, India
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Assam College Principal Council (ACPC) and Assam College Teachers Association (ACTA)
SPONSORED BY (SUBJECT TO APPROVAL)
University Grant Commission (UGC)
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
North Eastern Council (NEC)
DONER Ministry, Government of INDIA
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The International Seminar: 2014 is scheduled to be held during 4th
and 5th
April, 2014
under the auspices of the Department of Sociology of Margherita College in its own
College campus. The Focal Theme chosen for deliberations during the Seminar is INDIA’S
NORTH EAST BEYOND BORDERS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. Sub-themes of
the topic could be downloaded from the College Website. The Sub-themes cover all the
dimensions of North-Eastern Society, which includes Sociological, Political, Historical,
Cultural, and Economic, Linguistics and Literature dimensions. The aim of this Seminar is to
address the issues covering the above mentioned scopes in its retrospective and perspectives.
There will be five Technical Sessions over the scheduled two days of the seminar, besides
two Plenary Sessions, along with Open Sessions. Participation in the Seminar is open to all
strictly on registration basis.
MARGHERITA SUB-DIVISION:
The sub-divisional headquarter of Margherita is a small town in the lap of sky kissing hills of
Patkai range stretching along the Assam-Arunachal border. The township of Margherita is
located at 22.280
North Latitude of the Equator and 95.680 East latitude of the Prime meridian
on the map of the world. The International Border of Indo-Myanmar is close to 70 kms from
here. The township of Margherita is only 20 kms away from Lekhapani near Ledo from
where the historic Stilwell road that connects India with China via Myanmar-the centre of
what could be the rich economic zone of South east Asia. Thus given proper policy supports,
the entire area has high potentiality for economic development through cross border trade and
tourism in the days ahead. The area is also enriched with Coal Mines under the management
of North Eastern Coalfields of Coal India Limited (CIL). In addition to this there are century
old tea gardens with their processing units operating in the locality. During the last decade,
quite a good number of small tea processing units have come up and are operating
successfully. These apart, the area is best known for forest based industrial units like saw-
mills, plywood manufacturing concern and stone crushers.
The greater area of Margherita is a felicitous abode from diverse religious, linguistic
and cultural origin. The most glaring demographic feature of this locality is its cultural ethos
fabricated by numerous ethnic communities of Mongoloid origin who migrated from the sub-
topical hills and valleys of Ho Wang Ho, Yangtze, Kiang and Mekong Deltas mostly during
448-221 BC.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
„Margherita‟ the name itself suggests its uniqueness which is endowed with lots of natural
resources- Coal, Tea, forest resources and a walk ahead the reservoirs of Oil; rich in bio-
diversity, a polychromatic pot of ethnicity. Thus it can be better designated as microcosm of
India due to its diverse population. Long back in 1st September 1978, amidst such variety and
potentiality a handful of illustrious and saintly people pondered over an impeccable matter
that to disseminate higher education in this locality to eradicate ignorance and thus came into
existence today‟s Margherita College. At different times these industrious luminaries took
utmost pain to concretize their dream to impart a shape to this institution with lot of hardship
and difficulties. The arrival of National Assessment and Accreditation Council in short
NAAC in the year 2003 and accredited it with Grade „B‟. It had made some focal
observations such as linkage of Margherita college with various reputed institutions; strict
adherence to norms and transparency among staff; participation of the teachers in National
and international Seminars & Conferences; optimum utilization of Infrastructure; efficient
internal coordinating and monitoring mechanism; Recognition under D.U. as a centre for
P.G. Distance Education; encouragement to the students for involving them in extracurricular
activities and various activities of the college; healthy practice of financial support to the
meritorious students from economically disadvantaged section etc.
GEOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTION:
Margherita College is located on a sprawling pollution free campus of 26 (Twenty six) bighas
of land in the North-Eastern state of Assam guarded by the majestic Patkai Hills in the Head
quarter of Margherita Sub-Division. Margherita lies exactly 567 kms. east of Guwahati. The
Patkai hills which form a gateway of India in the North-East are situated in the South-Eastern
corner of Assam making the natural boundary between Assam and Burma presently
Myanmar. Margherita, the township near Ledo from where the historic Stilwell road connects
the North-East region of India with China via Myanmar is the centre of what could be a rich
economic zone of South-East Asia. The College is the eastern most Provincialized College in
Assam catering to the higher academic needs of a diverse population including several
indigenous and ethnic communities
SEMINARS / CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS
The college has been organizing a number of important seminars, conferences and workshops
on academic as well as socio-economic and policy related issues like examination reforms,
institutional planning, VAT, SHGs(Self Help Group , nature conservation, entrepreneurship,
micro credit, Prof. Md. Yunis sustainable agriculture and organic farming in the recent time.
The college has the distinction of successfully organizing an International Conference on
“Regional Economic Cooperation among the Four Asian Nations; China, India,
Myanmar, Bangladesh” in 2004. An UGC sponsored National Seminar was organized by
the department of political Science of Margherita College on the topic entitled” Movement
for Ethnic Identity in Assam and Development” in 2008, Another UGC, NEC and ICSSR
sponsored national seminar was organized by the Dept of Economics, Margherita College on
the topic entitled” State of Inclusive Growth in the North East India with reference to the
emerging National Pattern “in 2010. Besides the College has organized a national level
workshop sponsored by NAAC Bangaluru on “Best Practices in Higher Education for
Sustenance and Quality enhancement “in 2010. The dept. of Commerce organized a week
long workshop on “Entrepreneurship Development “in 2010 in collaboration with All India
Manufacturers Organization and the Indian Technical Institute financed by National Bank. In
2013, the Department of Assamese has organized an UGC sponsored National Seminar on
Indian Performing Art: Tradition and Heritage. And this year begins with the candid
initiative, taken by Department of Sociology to organize another International Seminar on
“INDIAS NORTH EAST BEYOND BORDERS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE”.
The Department of Sociology is presently having 95 numbers of major students and 357
numbers of non-major students. The department in its all potential is offering higher
education to the students of this locality. With four numbers of faculties the department is
well equipped with departmental library. It has its Wall magazine and has successfully
organized many workshops and awareness programmes on Drug addiction, Disability, Swine
flu, Gerontology etc. The department has also observed Human Rights Day, Anti-Tobacco
Day, World Disable Day, World Old Age Day every year.
PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
An abstract of the paper not exceeding 300 words, should reach the coordinators on or before
28th
February 2014. And the papers should be reached to the coordinators on or before 15th
March. All papers shall be referred to a Screening Committee specially appointed for this
purpose by the Organizing Committee., in order to assess their publish worthiness. Papers
recommended by the Screening Committee shall be enlisted for oral publication in due
course. If the Screening Committee recommends certain papers for „Poster Presentation‟, the
authors will be communicated about the same by March 25th
2014. Nevertheless,
arrangement for Poster Presentations will also be made for those who send their papers
strictly for poster presentation. They are requested to bring their Posters on the day of
presentation. Posters should be a minimum of 1 meter x 1 meter in dimension.
TRAVEL SUPPORT
The Organising Committee shall feel happy to reimburse (depending upon the fund position)
A/C 3 Tier Train Fare (Shortest Route) to those registered participants whose papers have
been accepted for oral presentation. The TA will be provided to the participants (Both for oral
and poster) strictly for those who are from outside Assam. Nevertheless, the Organizing
Committee will appreciate, if individual scholars can arrange funding on their own for travel
expenses. As we have mentioned earlier also that Margherita town is well connected by road
and rail and about 100 kms away from Mohanbari Airport of Dibrugarh Town.
LOCAL HOSPITALITY:
The Organising Committee will be happy to extend local hospitality (breakfast, session tea,
lunch and dinner on all days of the Seminar for all the participants).
Participants shall arrange their own accommodation and accommodation charges would be
on their own cost. However the Organizing Committee will provide all the required
assistance in the arrangement of their accommodation. We are enclosing herein the list of
hotels in the nearby areas of Margherita town (Tinsukia, Digboi) and Margherita itself.
Organisers will however facilitate transportation of the participants from their hotels to the
venue and back.
SERIAL
NO
NAME OF THE
HOTEL ADDRESS
CONTACT
NO TARIFF
DISTANCE
FROM
THE
VENUE OF
THE
SEMINAR
1 PADMINI
RESORT
Padumani
Rangagora
Road
Tinsukia,
Assam India
786125
91-9435528173
Rs.1200
onwards
50 kms
2 BALLERINA
HOTEL
Near T.G.A.
Complex, A.T.
Road, Tinsukia
Assam, India
0374-2339217 Rs.1200
onwards
50 kms
3 H O T E L
R O Y A L
H I G H N E S S
G.N.B Road
Tinsukia
Assam, India
786125
0374-2330262
Rs.2200
onwards
50 kms
4 C E N T R E
P O I N T
T O W E R S
H O T E L
Super Market
Complex
G.N.B. Road
Dist.Tinsukia
Assam, India
0374-2351515 Rs.900
onwards
50 kms
5 PRESIDENT
HOTEL
Old Station
Road, Tinsukia
Assam, India
786125
0374-2340435
Rs.500
onwards
50 kms
6 H O T E L
H I G H W A Y
A.T. Road
Tinsukia
Assam, India
786125
0374-2335383 Rs.500
onwards
50 kms
7 HOTEL JYOTI Rangagora
Road, Tinsukia
0374- 2333243 Rs.500
onwards
50 kms
8 HOTEL
URMILA
CONTINENTAL
Rangagora
Road, Tinsukia
0374-2333777
0374-2333773
Rs.500
onwards
50 kms
9 DIGBOI
TOURIST
LODGE CUM
RESTAURANT
Golai No.1,
Digboi, P.O.
Digboi
91-9435169247 Rs.500
onwards
14 kms
10 HOTEL BLUE
MOON
Chariali,
Margherita,
Assam
09435138669 Rs.500
onwards
5 kms
11 HOTEL ROYAL
TREAT
Near N.R.L.
Petrol Pump,
Margherita
09435138278 Rs.500
onwards
6 kms
It is noted for all the concerned that to and fro free bus service will be provided by the
College authorities for all the participants from the hotels.
WEATHER:
Margherita avails a tropical climate, temperate in the day time, and slightly cooler at night.
REGISTRATION:
Registration is compulsory for all delegates, including participants of poster presentation. No
spot Registration will be acceptable without prior authorization of the Organizing Committee
members. Registration Fee shall include Registration Kit, Breakfast, High-Tea, Lunch,
Dinner, and board during the days of Seminar.
Participants can register their names by paying an amount of Rs. 3000/- (for Indians) or USD
300, which may be cash, demand draft or money transfer in favour of International Seminar
2014, payable at United Bank of India, Dirok Branch, Account no. 0960010156035,
IFSC Code: UTBIODIRG58.
Registration Form could be downloaded from College Website www.mrgcollege.co.in .
Registration forms along with fees should be sent to the address “International Seminar,
Department of Sociology, Margherita college, PO: Margherita, District- Tinsukia,
Last date for submission of Abstract (on or before) : 28th
February 2014
Last date for submission of full length paper : 15th
March 2014
Communication from the institution on selected papers : 20th
March 2014
Last Date of Registration : 22nd
March 2014
ADVISORS
Prof. Alak Kr. Buragohain, Vice Chancellor, Dibrugarh University.
Prof. Mridul Hazarika, Vice Chancellor, Gauhati University.
Prof. Mihir Kanti Chaudhury, Vice Chancellor, Tezpur University.
Prof. Somnath Dasgupta, Vice Chancellor, Assam University.
Prof. Dhruba J. Saikia, Vice Chancellor, Cotton College State University.
Prof. Srinath Baruah, Vice Chancellor, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University.
Prof. Birendra Nath Borthakur, Former Professor of Sociology and UGC Emeritus Fellow,
Dibrugarh Universiity.
ORGANISNG COMMITTEE
Patron Sri Prodyut Bordoloi, Honourable Minister of Power, Industry and Commerce, Govt. of Assam. Chairman Sri Saroj Roy, President G.B., Margherita College. Working Chairman Dr. Buddhin Gogoi, Principal, Margherita College. Vice Chairman Mrs. Tunu Gogoi, Vice Principal, Margherita College. Dr. Rana Bijoy Deb, Academic Co-ordinator, Margherita College. Dr. Gautam Purkayastha, Coordinator, IQAC, Margherita College. Sri Chura Giri, Asst. Professor.Department of Sociology, Margherita College. Joint Coordinators Dr. Amorjit Saikia, HoD, Department of Sociology, Margherita College. Ms. Upasona Sarmah, Asst. Professor., Margherita College. Assistant Coordinator
Sri Debojit Mahanta, Asst. Professor., Margherita College.
UGC SPONSORED INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR On the theme entitled
INDIA’S NORTH-EAST BEYOND BORDERS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE On 4th and 5th April 2014 organised by the Department of Sociology, Margherita College, Assam, India