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Manipur Univ


Haobijam Vokendro Singh

Designation: Professor

Specialization: Micro-evolution, Medical Anthropology, Psychological Anthropology, Media Anthropology, Ethnography and Research, Folklore, Anthropological Thoughts an

Contact:

Email: voken2023 [AT] manipuruniv.ac.in

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Dr. Haobijam Vokendro Singh

PhD

Professor

Department of Anthropology

Manipur University, Canchipur-795003

 

Email: voken2023[AT]manipuruniv.ac.in

Experience: 28 years

Area of interest: Micro-evolution, Medical Anthropology, Psychological Anthropology, Media Anthropology, Ethnography and Research, Folklore, Anthropological Thoughts and Theories.

 

Research Papers Published:

  • Domestic Violence against Women, ECHO, M.U.Canchipur, Imphal, No.XIV, 2003

  • Purum- A Misnomer for Chothe (A Discourse on the Ethnonym and Identity). South Asian Anthropologist, 2005, 5(2)

  • Cultural Evidence of Common Origin of Different Ethnic Groups of Manipur. Journal of Social Anthropology, Vol. 2. No. 2 (2005)

  • Impacts on the Inhabitants of the Changing Ecology of the Pumlen Lake, Bulletin of Anthropology, Dept. of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University, Assam, Vol. 33, 2005.

  • Estimation of Stature from different Facial Measurements among the Lois of Phayeng Village, Manipur. Journal of Medico-legal Soc. Manipur September. 2005. Vol.001.

  • A Genetic Study on the Purum (Chothe) Tribe of Manipur, The Anthropologist - International Journal of Contemporary and Applied Studies of Man, , Vol.9(2), 2007.

  • Dermatoglyphic Patterns in Diabetes Mellitus Patients, South Asian Anthropologist, 6(2), 2006. Serial Publications Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi-110002

  • Gender Injustice Looking through Anthropological Lens, Women’s Voice, Vol. 1., Manipur State Women’s Commission, 2007

  • Phu Making in Manipur, The Orient Vision,Vol. V (3&4) 2008 National Research Center, Canchipur, Manipur

  • Is Anthropology Dying or Developing, Silver Jubilee Celebration Souvenir, M.U. Canchipur, 30th October, 2009.

  • Youth and Culture Change, The Peak, Rajiv Gandhi University, 2010

  • State of Religionism, ANNE DONYI 2010, Arunachal Pradesh

  • Globalization and Problems of HIV/AIDS and Child Traficking in Manipur, In : Interventions and Tribal Development- Challenges before tribes in India in the era of Globalization (Ed. By M.C. Behera and J. Basar), 2010; Serial Publications Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi-110002

     

  • The Maiba and the Maibee of Manipur (p.93-98), The Oriental Anthropology, A Biannual International journal of the Science of Man. Vol. 11. 1, Jan-June, 2011, MD Publications Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. (www.mdppl.com) ISSN-0972-558X e-ISSN 0976-3430

  • The Demographic Profile of the Kom Tribe of Manipur (p.131-143), The Oriental Anthropology, A Biannual International journal of the Science of Man. Vol. 11. 1, Jan-June, 2011, MD Publications Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. (www.mdppl.com) ISSN-0972-558X e-ISSN 0976-3430

  • Secondary Burial of the Chakpa Lois of Phayeng Village, Manipur, India. OjoA, Italy, 2011, vol. 7. n. 1

  • A Comparative Study on the Dermatoglyphic of Homos and Normal Meiteis of Manipur, OjoA, Italy, 2011, vol. 7. n. 2

  • Understanding Culture through Queer Custom. Souvenir Golden Jubilee Celebration of Anthropology in Manipur, D. M. College of Post Graduate Studies, Imphal, 2011

  • The socio-genetics of marriage of the Meiteis of Manipur, India, AJRSH: Asian – journal of research in social science & humanities volume 2, issue 6 (June, 2012)

  • The challenges ahead of right to Education Act, 2009 AJRSH: A S I A N J O U R N A L O F R E S E A R C H I N S O C I A L S C I E N C E & H U M A N I T I ES Volume 2, Issue 8 (August, 2012)

  • Smart Study Skill (SSS), The Peak, Rajiv Gandhi University, 2012

  • Cultivation of large cardamom in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh: commercialization and general profile of cultivators, SAJMMR Volume 2, Issue 12 (December, 2012) ISSN 2249-877X

  • ABO Blood Group Frequency Distribution among the Tangsas of Arunachal Pradesh, India, OjoA (Antrocom Online Journal of Anthropology) Italy; 2012, vol. 8. n. 2 – ISSN 1973 – 2880

  • Relooking medical anthropology of HIV-AIDS in Manipur. In: Gender and HIV-AIDS Lambert academic publication 978-3-659-37435-7

  • Witch hunting in the eastern region of India, ZENITH: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH ISSN ONLINE: 2231-5780; 2013

  • Bridging Ethnic Gap through Folklore among the hill and plain people in Manipur In:"Conflict Transformation, Peace and Ethnic Divide in India's Northeast: The Context of Recent Trends"(ed.) Dr L. Muhindro Singh. Akansha Publication, Guwahati, 2013. ISBN:978-81-907756-1-8

  • Opium among the Wanchos of Arunachal Pradesh, ISSN 2278-2737; SKWC Journal of Social Sciences;Vol 1, VII Issue 1, July-Dec 2014

  • Dimension of Tribal women Education in Arunachal Pradesh., Interviews, An interdisciplinary peer review International Journal in Social Science. Vol. 2/ Issue no. 1, July 2015

  • Shooting Down the Sun with Anthropological Sniper (p.39) “Folklore and its Relevance in North East India” (ed) Brajananda; Rajesh Publications, Darya Ganj, New Delhi. ISBN 9789383684175; 2015

  • Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. Asia Connect, Vol2, 2015, MAKAIAS, Kolkata

  • Banana beer toasting with stone fry in the virgin land of Tangsa, Arunachal Pradesh. North East India - past and present ethno-history of tribes and other communities (ed.) O. Ranjit. Vol I, 2016; 978-93-81563-73-1; Global Publishing House, India, Vishakhapatanam

  • Cross-cultural Comparison of Ethno-zoological Treatments among the Tribes of North East India (p.45) “Indigenous Health Practices Among the People of North East India” (ed) Sarthak Sengupta, Gyan PublishingNew Delhi, 110052, 2018; ISBN 13:9789351282433, ISBN 10:9351282430

  • Morpho-genetic and Behavioural Traits among the Sherdukpens of Arunachal Pradesh. (P-131) In “Anthropology in North East India”(ed) Sarthak Sengupta, Gyan Publishing, New Delhi, 110052, 2018

  • Reambushing Half-Man Half-Tiger with Anthropological Sniper, Anthropology Today: An Internal Peer Review NEIRA, Journal, DBCIC, Shillong, Vol. 3, 2015-2018, ISSN 2454-2709

  • Anthropometric measurements and its indication towards health among menopausal women of Mishing community, Lakhimpur district, Assam. Human Biology Review (ISSN 2277-9(2), 183-200, Dr. SP Singh, Patiala India, 2020 (April-June) 4424),

  • Man Thy Name is Frailty: A Look into the Meitei Puyas of Manipur. Tamo Mibang (Edt), Folklores of north East India, 9788188393048; Himalayan Publications, New Delhi, Itanagar2020.

  • A study on cephalic index and head shape among the Deoris of Dhemaji district, Assam (P.52-60) In: Contemporary Issues and Insights of the Anthropology of North East (Edt Milonjyoti Borgohain and H Vokendro Singh) 9789353242947; 2020

  • STI in Arunachal Pradesh, Srah T and HaobijamVokendro; OjoA (Antrocom Online Journal of Anthropology) Italy; 2021, vol. 17. n. 2 – ISSN 1973 – 2880 UGC sr. No 1 pp119-130

  • Syncretism among the Tagins of Arunachal Pradesh with special reference to Donyi-poloism Badi, T. and H. Vokendro. InterViews: An Interdisciplinary Journal in Social Sciences, 2021, Vol8. No.1 Pp 79-91

  • Traditional Magico-religious Beliefs and Healing Practices of Yobin Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Yobin, Angi Nomasay&HaobijamVokendro S. ‘Health and Healing Practices of the Indigenous People of North East India (Edt by Vokendro H. and Milonjyoti Borgohain’.Kalpaz Publications, New Delhi, 2021. ISBN 13:9789353246280; ISBN 10:9353246288

  • Reproductive Health among the Lisu women of Arunachal Pradesh. Angi, Vokendro, Dept of Anthropology, RGU and Sunil, Dept of Mascom, RGU, Arunachal Pradesh. InterViews: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Social Sciences, 2022, Vol. 9, No. 1ISSN:2349-400X, SCC, Ziro

  • Effect of Menopause on Agieng, Mental and Reproductive Health among women: A review. OjoA (Antrocom Online Journal of Anthropology) Italy; 2022, vol. 17. n. 2Pp.173-189; ISSN 1973-2880

  • Virtual Learning during Covid 19 Crisis: An Introspection in Education in Covid Era edt by Bhogendra Singh, March 2022; ISBN 978-93-940-76-11-2; Adhyyan Books, New Delhi

  • Covid 19 Scanning through Lens Vokendro and et.al. Human Rights Impact of Covid19, 2023

  • Knowledge, Attitude and Practices: A Perception on Malaria among the Khamti Community of Piyong and Nampong Village in the District of Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh. Chou Indamang Manchey and Haobijam Vokendro, Dept of Anthropology, RGU, Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Anthropological Research.Vol. 2, No. 1, March 2023, pp. 13-24. ISSN: 2583-2417 © ARF India. All Right Reserved. URL: www.arfjournals.com, https://DOI:10.47509/IJAR.2023.v02i01.02

  • Religion and village economy: A model of village development of the Meiteis of Nongpok Lourembam village, Manipur. Anandibala, Vokendro and Priyokumar, Dept. of Anthropology, Manipur University, Canchipur. Ojoa, Volume 20 no.1 2024

  • Deconstructing the Racism of Corona virus through the lens of Anthropology, Vokendro et .al. Dept. of Anthropology, Manipur University, Canchipur. Ojoa, Volume 20 no.1 2024

 

 

 

Books Authored and Published

1.Health and Healing Practices of the Indigenous People of North East India (Edt by Haobijam Vokendro Milonjyoti Borgohain) Kalpaz Publications, New Delhi, 2021, ISBN 13:9789353246280; ISBN 10:9353246288

2. Contemporary Issues and Insights of the Anthropology of North East India (Edt by Haobijam Vokendro Milonjyoti Borgohain) ISBN: 978-93-5324-294-7. Kalpaz Publications, New Delhi, 2020

3. Foundation of Physical Anthropology -simplified and analytic. Akansha Publishing House, New Delhi-110002; ISBN.978-81-8370-485-4. 2018

4. The Chothe Tribe of Manipur: Identity and Microevolution. ISBN.9783659384653, 2013 Lambert Academic Publication, Germany.

5. HIV-AIDS in Manipur-An Anthropological Perspective. Lambert Academic Publication, Germany. ISBN.978-3-659-36287-3, 2013 (Co-edited with Prof. S. Jibonkumar Singh)

6. Gender and HIV-AIDS. Lambert Academic Publication, Germany, 2013. ISBN.978-3-659-37435-7 (Edt)

 

 

Coordinator/ Convenor of Seminars and other Academic programs

 

International seminar

  1. “Ethnicity, livelihoods and culture change among the Himalayan people: Anthropology and beyond”, September 23-24, 2019 organized by dept. of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi University in collaboration with IGRMS, Bhopal.

 

National Seminar

  1. “Anthropology and Public Development Policy: Issues and Challenges

The department of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi University in collaboration with Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), Bhopal conducted seminar on the theme, from March 17 to 18, 2017.

2. Department of Anthropology conducted a 3 days seminar on “Archeology, History, Art, Museums and Folklores of Northeast India” sponsored by Indian Archaeological Society, Delhi and National Museum Institute, Delhi, India, during 20th April to 22nd April, 2017.

3. National Webinar “NEP 2020: It’s Implications for Promoting Indian Art, Culture and Heritage” Department of Anthropology Rajiv Gandhi University, Doimukh, on 27th September, 2020.

 

Coordination of Orientation program

  1. “Orientation cum Job Opportunities for M.Phil. And Ph.D. Scholars Dept. of Anthropology, RGU” 30th March 2021.

 

Coordinator of Annual CVF Haimendorf’s Commemorative Lectures of distinguished Anthropologist, Dept. of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi University

 

Sl. No.

Delivered by

Year

Coordinator

1

Prof. Vijay Sahay, Dept. of Anthropology, Allahabad University

2014

Prof. H. Vokendro Singh

2

Professor Kishor Kumar Basa (Former Director, IGRMS, Bhopal)

2015.

Prof. H. Vokendro Singh

3

Prof. VK Srivastava, Department of Anthropology, Delhi University

2016

Prof. H. Vokendro Singh

4

Prof. W. Nabakumar Singh, Dept of Anthropology, Manipur University, Canchipur Imphal

2017

Prof. H. Vokendro Singh

5

Prof. TB Subba, (Former VC, Sikkim University), Dept of Anthropology NEHU, Shillong

2018

Prof. H. Vokendro Singh

 

Field work supervision and coordination

  1. 21 days Field work Research at Thongre village, West Kameng district with MA students, 2009-2010

  2. 21 days Field work Research at Rahung village, West Kameng district with MA students, 2015

  3. Supervised and coordinated 18 days Field Work Research for MA students at Laipharok/Yaiphalok Maring Village Manipur, 2018

  4. Supervised and coordinated 18 days Field Work Research for MA students from 27 March-13 April 2022 at Pathergaon and Enten villages, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh,

 

Outreached program participation and supervising and coordinating


1. Outreach program orgd by AITS, RGU at Pachin Colony, Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh on 30th March, 2013.

2. The first activity under village adoption program at Poma village was conducted on 28th Nov 2015.

3. The second in activity under village adoption program at Poma village was conducted on 28th October 2016.

4. Outreach program at Mahabodhi Lord Buddha College, Adi Nimgoo village, Namsai on 13 April, 2020

 

Research Projects Completed: Six Research projects

 

M. A. Dissertations, M. Phil and Ph.D supervised and completed:

  • 20 (twenty) M. Phil and 7 (seven) Ph.D awarded, Two Ph.D scholars submitted

  • 65 (sixty-five) MA Anthropology Dissertations completed.

 

Participation of U.G.C.’s Refresher and Orientation Courses

  1. U.G.C. Sponsored Refresher at the Dept. of Anthropology, M.U., Imphal, from 20th September to 11th October, 2001.

  2. U.G.C. Sponsored Refresher at the Dept. of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University, Assam, from 17th June to 7th July, 2002 (Obtained Grade A)

  3. U.G.C. Sponsored Orientation at the U.G.C. Academic Staff College, M.U., Imphal from 2nd to 30th August, 2007. (Obtained Grade A)

 

Participation of Workshop, Seminar and Conferences etc.

 

  1. Workshop on “Techniques of Analysis of Demographic and Health Statistics and Application of Computer Softwares” from 11-20 March, 2005 at M.U. org. by Dept. of Statistics, M.U. Imphal and Population Studies Unit, ISI, Kolkata.

  2. Workshop on “Forensic Anthropology” held on 31st March, 2005 at RIMS org. by Dept. of Forensic Medicine, RIMS, Imphal.

  3. U.G.C. National Seminar on “Higher Education in the North East India- Its Problems and Prospects” held on 23-24 April, 2005 Org. by AMCTA, Imphal.

  4. A Two Day National Seminar on “E-content and access its quality in higher education, Feb 27-28, 2006; sponsored by UGC, organized by S. Kula Women’s College, Nambol, Manipur

  5. Workshop on “Qualitative Research Methodology” held on 5-6 May, 2006 at RIMS, Imphal Org. by Dept. of Psychiatry, RIMS Imphal.

  1. National Workshop on “Preservation of Rare Documents” held on 16-17 May, 2006 at M.U. sponsored by National Library, Kolkata, Ministry of Culture, Govt.of India Org. by M.U. Imphal.

  2. “Asian Seminar on Land and People” held on 6-7 December, 2006. Org. by the Centre for Myanmarese Studies, M.U. Imphal.

  3. Seminar on “Teachers’ Accountability in Higher Education” from 28-29 May, 2007 sponsored by Directorate of Higher Education, Govt. of Manipur org. by D.M. College Teacher Education, Imphal.

  4. A two-day Seminar on “Quality Assurance in Higher Education: Assessment and Accreditation of Colleges in the Context of Manipur” held on 11-12th January, 2008 sponsored by UGC, org. by S.Kula Women’s College, Nambol, Manipur .

  5. National Seminar on Pre and Proto History of North East India” held on 8-10 February, 2008 at Kangla org. by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi in collaboration with State Archaeology, Govt. of Manipur and MFDC, Imphal.

  6. XI Manipur Science Congress held on 28-30 March, 2008 at M.U. and presented a paper entitled “Micro-evolutionary Changes among the Purum (Chothe) Tribe of Manipur.”

  7. Presented paper on State level Seminar on the Folklore entitled “The Maiba and Maibee of Manipur” organized by AITS, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar on 23rd March, 2009.

  8. Invited and presented a paper on State Level Research Methodology Workshop in Social Sciences entitled “Research Methodology in Social Sciences- An Introductory Discourse” organized by AITS, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar on 19-20th October, 2009 which was jointly orgd by ICSSR, Guwahati and Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar.

  9. Certificate Course on Spanish Language and Culture, 8th July-21st August, 2009 Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar.

  10. Presented a paper entitled “The Dying Loktak Lake and the Deprived People” in the International Seminar held on 15-17 February, 2010 in RGU, Itanagar.

  11. Presented a paper entitled “Globalization and HIV/AIDS in Manipur” in the National Seminar held on 27-28th Feb., 2010, AITS, RGU.

  12. Participated the National Seminar on “Arunachal Pradesh: Issues of Modernity and Tradition” at Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar orgd. by Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar and MAKAIAS, Kolkata on 7-8th September, 2010.

  13. Participated the National Workshop cum Symposium on “Status of Unwritten and Endangered Languages of Arunachal Pradesh” at Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar orgd. by Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar and NERC, Guwahati of IGNCA, New Delhi on 15-17th Nov., 2010.

  14. Attended three months Certificate Course on Yoga Therapy Education during August- October 2011, AITS, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh.

  15. Participated and presented a paper entitled “Physical Anthropological Profiles of the Sherdukpens of Thongre village, Arunachal Pradesh”. 98th Indian Science Congress at SRM University, Chennai, 3-7January, 2011.

  16. Participated SPSS Training at Tata Institute of Social Science, North Eastern Regional Centre, Guwahati from 31st January 2011 to 5th February, 2011.

  17. Participated and presented a paper entitled “Crime Against Women in Manipur” in the XIX Annual Conference of NEIPSA, 11-13th Feb, 2011 at Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Itanagar org by Dept of Political Science Rajiv Gandhi University and NEIPSA, Guwahati.

  18. The Challenges Ahead of Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 (The paper was presented in absentia) National Seminar on Right to Education: Its Prospects and Challenges March 7-9, 2011, North East Regional Institute of Education, Shillong, NCERT.

  19. Participated State Level Workshop on Counselling the Counsellors, Workshop on Tutoring and Counselling ODL System org by Institute of Distance Education, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar 4-5 April, 2011.

  20. Presented in the video prog. Gyandarshan and Vyas, the 24X7 Higher Education Channel of UGC-CEC, 2011 and written four modules of physical anthropology in e-content EMMRC, M.U., Canchipur, Imphal; sponsored by Human Resources Development ,Govt of India.

  21. Invited and presented a paper entitled “Indigenous Issues and Views in Curriculum Reform in Manipur”A Two Day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Academic Reforms in Curriculum and Pedagogy in the Context of Global Trend” organized by S. Kula Women’s College, Nambol, Manipur, May 28-29, 2011.

  22. Presented Anthropology in Manipur- view and vision; Two day State level seminar “Anthropology Today: problems and prospects” 25-26 July, 2011;PG Dept of Anthropology, D.M. College of Science, Imphal under the sponsorship of Directorate of University and Higher Education, Govt. of Manipur.

  23. Participated State level workshop on “Writing for the Distance Learners A Workshop of Development of SLMs in ODL” org. by IDE, 26-27 March, 2012, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills.

  24. Presented a paper entitled “Women Crusaders against Human Right Violation in Manipur” in the National Seminar “ Gender Perspective across Discipline” sponsored by ICSSR and ATCA International – Germany on 11 Nov, 2011 at St Claret College, Ziro., Lower Subansiri District, Arunacahal Pradesh,Hills.

  25. Participated in the first Regional People’s Linguistic Survey of India on the topic ‘A people’s campaign for revitalization of the languages of the Indigenous, Nomadic, Sea-faring, Migratory and Mountain Communities’ sponsored by BHASHA RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION CENTER at Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills on 7/8/2012.

  26. Participated in the Consultation Meet on Combating Witch Hunting on Oct 4-5, 2012 at NIPCCD, Guwahati.

  27. Presented a paper entitled “Rehunting half-man half-tiger with Anthropological Sniper” in the Internatioanl Conference on Narrativizing the Margins: North East India and beyond, from 4- 6 January, 2012 at Assam University, Silchar, Diphu Campus.

  28. Presented a paper entitled “Physical Anthropology in Arunachal Pradesh –
    Retrospect and Prospect” in the two day National Seminar on Relevance of Anthropology in Contemporary North East India on 1- 2 March, 2012 organized by P.G. Dept of Anthropology, D. M. College of Science, Imphal in collaboration with Directorate of University and Higher Education, Govt of Manipur under the Sponsorship UGC, New Delhi.

  29. Presented a paper entitled “Ethnomedicine among the Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh: An Anthropological Perspective” in the two day National Seminar on Relevance of Anthropology in Contemporary North East India on 1- 2 March, 2012 organized by P.G. Dept of Anthropology, D. M. College of Science, Imphal in collaboration with Directorate of University and Higher Education, Govt of Manipur under the Sponsorship UGC, New Delhi.

  30. Presented a paper entitled “The Loktak Lake and her Indigenous People” in the international seminar on Human security in the northeast region: challenges & predicaments , March 2–3, 2012 at Manipur University organized by Department of Social Work, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Regional Campus, Manipur in collaboration with ‘The Centre for Alternative Discourse, Manipur’.

  31. Presented an invited paper on “Child Sex Trafficking in North East India” on A Three-Day UGC sponsored National Seminar on"Human Trafficking and the Plight of Women and Children:The Shifting paradigm in recent year"August 23-25,2012. Organized by Naorem Birahari College, Khundrakpam,in collabaration with Social Welfare & Development CentreImphal, Manipur.

  32. Presented a paper entitled “Racial Discrimination - Myths and Reality of the People of North East India” in the Two-Day UGC sponsored National Seminar ""Gender and Racial Discrimination: The Paradigm of Women's Vulnerability" on 7 & 8 September, 2012 Organized by: Human Rights Studies Centre SKWC in collaboration with Women's Studies Centre, SKWC and Human Rights Alert, Imphal, Manipur.

  33. Invited as a resource person and delivered on the topic of the seminar “Impact of Education in Arunachal Pradesh” on 14th September, 2012 org. by Dept. of sociology, Don Bosco College, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.

  34. Presented a paper entitled “Re-ambushing the sun among the Meitei and Adi” in theTwo-Day UGC sponsored National Seminar " "Folk Prosperity of North East India: folk and possibilities" on 28 & 29 October, 2012 Organized by: Department of Hindi, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh.

  35. Participated 14 days’ “Capacity building-cum-training Programme for the faculty of Social sciences” held during 27th May to 9th June 2, 2013 sponsored by ICSSR, Delhi org by RGU, Dept of Commerce.

  36. Presented a paper entitled ‘Fertility cult among the tribes and the Meiteis of Manipur’ in the national seminar held on 5-7 March 2014 at RGU under the sponsorship of IGRMS, Bhopal.

  37. Invited and delivered as a resource person in ‘one week capacity building program on research methodology’ (27th Oct to 1st Nov. 2014) at the dept. of pol. science, RGU, Itanagar, 791112, sponsored by ICSSR.

  38. Presented a paper ‘Issues of identity and the bifurcation (Sartang) from major tribes’, in the national seminar “Tribal development, discontent, exclusion and tribal identity in contemporary north east India, 27th -28th Feb. 2015, orgd by the dept. of sociology, RGU under the aegis of ICSSR.

  39. Invited and presented a paper in winter school on socio cultural, religion, political and value education for National Integration, UGC, New Delhi, with HRDC, Manipur University, December 7-29, 2015.

  40. Attended the workshop on ‘How to protect your creations’, IPR Cell, RGU, and February 22, 2016.

  41. Presented the paper ‘Tadok in myth among the Adis of Arunachal Pradesh’ in the National seminar ‘Oral and textual traditions of NE India ‘org by AITS in collab with IGNCA, Delhi on 28-30 March, 2016.

  42. Resource Person on the topic ‘Birth Rituals and practices among the Apatanis of Arunachal Pradesh’ Department of Anthropology, St Claret College, Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh in collab with, IGRMS, Bhopal on April 9-10, 2016.

  43. Chaired a session in the National seminar on ‘Tribal in the Contemporary Context: Myriad Perspectives from Northeast India’, Department of Anthropology, St Claret College, Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh in collab with, IGRMS, Bhopal on April 9-10, 2016.

  44. Chaired a session in 46th Annual conference for Indian Anthropological Society, Kolkata and the International seminar on ‘Anthropological Research in North East India: Retrospect and Prospect on Nov 8-10, 2016 org by Department of Anthropology, Manipur University and the Indian Anthropological Society, Kolkata in association with Anthropological Society, Manipur and IGRMS, Bhopal.

  45. Presented ‘Substance abusers among the students in capital complex, Arunachal Pradesh’ in 46th Annual conference for Indian Anthropological Society, Kolkata and the International seminar on Anthropological Research in North East India: Retrospect and Prospect on Nov 8-10, 2016 org by Department of Anthropology, Manipur University and the Indian Anthropological Society, Kolkata in association with Anthropological Society, Manipur and IGRMS, Bhopal.

  46. Presented a paper ‘Ethnomedical food of the Meiteis and Chothes of Manipur: a mythical explanation’ in the National Seminar ‘Food culture of India’org by Dept. of Culture Studies, Tezpur university in collab with IGRMS, Bhopal on 1-2 Dec, 2016.

  47. Presented ‘Theoretical approach in Medical Anthropology: A Review’, in the National Seminar Reimagining social science research, 18-20 Nov, 2016 org by SANSKRITI, NEICR Guwahati.

  48. Invited a paper ‘Re-examining few customary practices of the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh through Anthropological Lens’ in the ‘Two day Annual National Conference on Changing context of customary laws in north east India with special reference to Arunachal Pradesh’ on 18-19 Nov, 2017 org by SANSKRITI,NEICR Guwahati at Catholic Church Banderdewa, Ar. Pr.

  49. Invited as Resource Person in the Seminar ‘Oral and Textual Traditions of North East India’, 28-30th March, 2016.Presented paper on ‘Fertility cult among the tribes and the Meiteis of Manipur’ in a National seminar on People’s Art of North East India, organized by IGRMS and Department of Anthropology, RGU, 5th to 7th March 2017.

  50. Participated in the one day symposium on the topic “Present Scenario of Education in Arunachal Pradesh” organized by the ‘All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union(AAPSU) in collaboration of Dept. of Education Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh on 26 September, 2017.

  51. Invited as Resource Person and chaired a session on ICSSR Sponsored National seminar theme ‘Emerging Trends in Anthropological Research in North East India at Moridhal College, Dhemaji on 1st & 2nd December 2017.

  52. Presented the paper “The dying and Extinct rituals and festivals of Manipur” in the two days national seminar held on 7- 8 September 2017, Dept. of Anthropology, Manipur University on the theme, ‘Cultural Heritage of Manipur’ sponsored by IGRMS Bhopal.

  53. Presented a paper entitled ‘Psycho-bio-social Implication of Healing and Ritual’ in the ‘Two Day International Conference on Multiculturation’ organized by the English Literary Circle (ELC), Manipur in collaboration with College Development Council (CDC), Manipur University held on 24 and 25 January, 2018.

  54. Chaired a session in the ‘Two Day International Conference on Multiculturation’ organized by the English Literary Circle (ELC), Manipur in collaboration with College Development Council (CDC), Manipur University held on 24 and 25 January, 2018.

  55. Presented a paper entitled “Reviewing Anthropological Insights in Public Health Interventions in the National Seminar on “Role of CBO’s and NGO’s in the Emerging Rural Transformation Scenario” held at RGU, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh during March 27-28, 2018.

  56. Invited and presented a paper “Human Trafficking in North East India: Re-examining and Rethinking” in the National Seminar on “Issues and Challenges of National Security in North-East India” held in Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Arunachal Pradesh on 6th April, 2018 organized by Center for National Security Studies (CNSS), Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Arunachal Pradesh.

  57. Presented a paper titled “Goddess Panthoibee through Anthropological Lens” in the National Seminar and 48th Annual Conference of the Indian Anthropological Society on 1-3 November, 2018 at Cotton University, Guwahati.

  58. Chaired a session in the ‘National Seminar and 48th Annual Conference of the Indian Anthropological Society’ on 1-3 November, 2018 at Cotton University, Guwahati.

  59. Invited and delivered for Platinum Jubilee Lecture “Redefining Anthropology for a Bright Future India” in the section of Anthropological and Behavioral Sciences at 106th Indian Science Congress to be held at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, January 3-7, 2019.

  60. Delivered a lecture entitled “Dying and extinct language and culture of Arunachal Pradesh: An observation” in the 2 days National Seminar on ‘ Cultural Heritage of Arunachal Pradesh’ jointly organized by AITS, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh and IGRMS, Bhopal at the university campus on 11-12 February, 2019.

  61. Chaired a session in the National Seminar “Understanding Tribes of NE India: Issues and Challenges on 20-21 Sep 2019 org by Dept. of Anthropology DNGC under the sponsorship of IGRMS, Bhopal, M.P.

  62. Presented a paper “Tattooing of the Apatanis of Arunachal Pradesh” in the UGC SAP National Seminar on ‘Border Communities of Central Arunachal Pradesh held in Rajiv Gandhi university, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh on 29-30 March 2019.

  63. Presented a joint paper, “Association between obesity and blood pressure: A study among the Mishing tribe of Dhemaji district, Assam, North East India, in the 2 days International Seminar on “Ethnicity, livelihoods and culture change among the Himalayan people: Anthropology and beyond”, September 23-24, 2019 organized by dept. of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi University in collaboration with IGRMS, Bhopal.

  64. Presented a joint paper on “BMI and body composition of women in post-menopausal years in Lakhimpur district, Assam” in in the 2 days International Seminar on “Ethnicity, livelihoods and culture change among the Himalayan people: Anthropology and beyond”, September 23-24, 2019 organized by dept. of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi University in collaboration with IGRMS, Bhopal.

  65. Presented a joint paper on “Health awareness and healing practices among the Lisus of Arunachal Pradesh’ in in the 2 days International Seminar on “Ethnicity, livelihoods and culture change among the Himalayan people: Anthropology and beyond”, September 23-24, 2019 organized by dept. of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi University in collaboration with IGRMS, Bhopal.

  66. Chaired a session in in the 2 days International Seminar on “Ethnicity, livelihoods and culture change among the Himalayan people: Anthropology and beyond”, September 23-24, 2019 organized by dept. of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi University in collaboration with IGRMS, Bhopal.

  67. Presented a paper ‘Death Rituals of the Sartang Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh’ in the National seminar ‘Border communities of Western Arunachal Pradesh’ org by Dept. of History, RGU on March 5-6, 2020.

  68. Chair a session in the two day ‘National Seminar on Modernity and Indigenity: Shifting perspectives in culture, literature, and language’ org by the dept. of English, RGU, Doimukh on 05-06 March, 2020.

  69. Presented a panel talk on ‘Contemporary interpretation of folktales: a model of Kabui-Keioiba of Manipur’ National Seminar on Modernity and Indigenity: Shifting perspectives in culture, literature, and language’ org by the dept. of English, RGU, Doimukh on 05-06 March, 2020.

  70. Chaired a session in the 2 days International Seminar on “Ethnicity, livelihoods and culture change among the Himalayan people: Anthropology and beyond”, September 23-24, 2019 organized by dept of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi University in collaboration with IGRMS, Bhopal.

  71. Presented an invited lecture in the International webinar “Observing Covid19 through Anthropological Lens” on 5th May 2020 in the 5days online Faculty prog 4-8 May on “Emerging Issues in Social Science Research” organized by the Dept of Anthropology, RGU, Arunachal Pradesh .

  72. Presented an invited lecture “Anthropological Research in North East India” in the Two Day National Seminar “Dynamics of Academic Research in North East India: A Multi-disciplinary Approach” held on 22-23 Feb 2021 organized and sponsored by (IQAC) Moreh College, Moreh, Manipur.

  73. Chaired a session in the Two Day National Seminar “Dynamics of Academic Research in North East India: A Multi-disciplinary Approach” held on 22-23 Feb 2021 organized and sponsored by (IQAC) Moreh College, Moreh, Manipur.

  74. Chaired the 2nd Technical Session of the Two- Day International Seminar on “Education in the COVID Era” held on 26-27 February, 2021 at SKW College, Manipur org by IQAC& Human Resource and Research Innovation Center, S. Kula Women’s College, Manipur, sponsored by UGC-STRIDE-C1, New Delhi.

  75. Invited and delivered a lecture entitled Topic: New Education Policy 2020 and Rural Development in the National Webinar entitled NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT org by Unnat Bharat Abhiyan unit, Ideal Girl’s College Akampat on 22nd September 2020.

  76. Chaired a session in the seminar “A National Webinar Series across Eight Disciplines org by Dept. of Sociology and IDE, RGU on 28 July 2020.

  77. Delivered an invited lecture “Interpreting myths through cultural lens” in the National Seminar ‘The Dynamics of Folklore and Orature in Culture org by the Dept. of English, SDM Govt. PG College, Doiwala, Dehradun, India, 12-13 Oct, 2020.

  78. Chaired a session in the National Conference “Adaptability in Crisis: Psychology, Education and Society, 17-18 August 2021, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh.

  79. Chaired a session in the National Seminar “Tribe, State and Environment: Contemporary Research from India’s North East”, 6-7 March, 2023, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh.

     

    Awards: Gurumayum Kanhaimacha Sharma Memorial Gold Medal in 1996 for securing first class first in M.Sc Anthropology, in M.U.

 

Administrative Experience

 

  1. Head of Department Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi university, Rono Hills, Arunachal Pradesh, 2014-2023

 

 

Membership of Professional Bodies (Past and Present)

  1. Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Cell, Manipur University, 2024-

  2. Chairman Committee for Research Proposal, RGU 2020-2021

  3. Chairman Advisory Committee Electrical and Water Supply, RGU 2019-2020

  4. Member Secretary Rajiv Gandhi Research Ethics Committee, 2019-2020

  5. Member of School Board, School of Human and Environmental Sciences, NEHU, Shillong, 2018-2021

  6. Life Member Indian Science Congress

  7. Former Executive Member RGUTA, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar.

  8. Life member NEIPSA

  9. Editorial board member, SKWC Interdisciplinary social science journal (ISSN 2278-2737),a peer review international journal

  10. Chairman, Board of Post Graduate Studies (BPGS), M.A. Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi University, 2014-2020.

  11. Chairman BPGS, M.A. Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi University 2022- 2023

  12. RAC (Research Advisory Committee) Member for the Dept. of Anthropology, Dept. of Sociology, Dept. of Psychology, Dept. of Social Work, Dept. of Physical Anthropology, Arunachal institute of Tribal Studies, Rajiv Gandhi University, 2021-23.

  13. Former BPGS Member, M.A. in Tribal Study, RGU

  14. Former BPGS Member, M.A. Sociology, RGU

  15. Former BPGS Member, M.A. in Social Work

  16. Coordinator, Tribal Studies, Institute of Distance Education, Rajiv Gandhi University, 2009-2013.

  17. Academic Committee Member, AITS, RGU (2012-2015)

  18. Coordinator, Yoga Therapy and Education, RGU, 2013-14.

  19. Former Board of Studies Member in Anthropology, APEX University, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh

  20. Life member Indian Confederation Anthropological Association (INCAA)

  21. Peer Reviewer of different journals

  22. Former Executive Member Anthropological Society of Manipur

  23. Former Coordinator, MAKAIAS, North East Studies, Dept. of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi university (RGU)