
Sasanka Dhaval Saikia
Qualification: M.A.
Academic Qualifications : Post Graduation
Teaching & Research Experience : 18 Years and Pursuing PhD
Research & Publications : 1. Published a paper titled “Women from Tea Plantations of Assam and Their Political Participation” in Beeksha, an annual journal of ACTA Golaghat Zone, in November, 2023. ISSN 2278-4128
2. Published a paper titled “Working Class Resistance During India’s Freedom Struggle With Special Reference to Tea Plantation Workers” in Abhipsa- an annual publication of interdisciplinary research, Vol 1 2024 published by JDSG College. ISBN 978-93-92394-75-1
3. Published a paper titled “Deforestation in the 21st Century: The Ecological Nightmare” in Proceeding volume of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Harnessing Natural Resources Towards The Socio-Economic Development of NE India” organized by Teachers’ Unit, N.N.Saikia College, Titabar on 26th and 27th September, 2008
4. Published an article titled “The Nuke Drama: A Threat Within” in JDSGian annual magazine of J.D.S.G. College, Session 2006-07
5. Article titled “Dams and IDPs: The Inherent Issues” in J.D.SG. College Teachers’ Unit Journal, Session 2009-10
6. Article titled “The Genesis of the Bodo Movement of Assam” in Annual Journal of Golaghat Zone, ACTA Vol. V, 2009-10
7. Article titled “The Greatest Athletes of the World” in Souvenir of Dibrugarh University Inter-College Athletics Championship 2010-11 organized by J.D.S.G. College, Bokakhat, 2010
8. Article titled “Women and Issues of Health in Assam” in Annual Journal of Golaghat Zone, ACTA Vol. VI, 2010-11
9. Article titled “Peacekeepers or Warlords: AFSPA and Violation of Human Rights in NE India” in proceeding volume of UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Extremism and Mass Violation of Human Rights in India with Special Reference to the North East” organized by Foundation Course in Human Rights Under the aegis of Political Science Department in collaboration with English Department, J.D.S.G. College, Bokakhat on 14th May, 2011
10. Article titled “In Search of Peace” in Annual Journal of Golaghat Zone, ACTA Vol. VII, 2011-12. ISSN 2278-4128
11. Published an article titled “Matrilineal Societies of Meghalaya: A Precursor to Women Empowerment” in Jnanam: A Peer Reviewed Research edited book in 2020. ISBN 978-93-90589-35-7
12. Published an article titled “NEP 2020: Transforming the Regulatory System of Higher Education” in NEP 2020: Views and Issues, edited by Yugal Jyoti Borah on 30th September, 2023. ISBN 97-88195-918287
13. Article titled “Revisiting Gandhian Perspective of World Peace” in Gandhi: The Essence of Truth and Non-violence, edited by Dr. Bijoy Sarmah and published by Gandhian Study Centre, JDSG College on January, 2022. ISBN 978-93-92394-00-3
14. An article titled “Women in Politics of NE India” in Habib Fazlul Basid and Tarun Kumar Halder edited “Revisiting NE India: History, Society and Ethnicity” Balaji Publication, UP 2022. ISBN 978-93-91661-37-3
15. Published an article titled ‘Examining The Impact of Gender Quotas on Women’s Political Representation in Indian State Legislatures’ in AJBR. Vol.27 (5S) (December 2024); 510-514. DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v27i5S.6033
Professional Memberships & Certifications:
Member, Assam College Teachers Association
Member, North East India Political Science Association
Awards & Achievements : Felicitated by the Sub-Divisional Administration for service towards SVEEP, ECI activities across the Sub-Division in 2019
Administrative Responsibilities : Criteria Coordinator, NAAC Criterion VII (Institutional Values and Best Practices)
Coordinator, Kaziranga Study Centre. JDSG College
Assistant Coordinator, Career Counselling Cell
Member, Committee for SC/STs
Seminar/Workshop/FDP/FIP/RC :
Seminars participated/Presented:
1. Participated in National Seminar on “Conservation of Environment Tea Tourism & Elephant Co-existence” Organized by Forest Department on 6th January, 2007
2. Participated in XVII Annual Conference of North East India Political Science Association, organized by N.N.Saikia College Titabar on 8th and 9th February, 2008
3. Presented a paper titled “Deforestation in the 21st Century: The Ecological Nightmare” in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Harnessing Natural Resources Towards The Socio-Economic Development of NE India” organized by Teachers’ Unit, N.N.Saikia College, Titabar on 26th and 27th September, 2008
4. Presented a paper in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Rural Development-The Role of Decentralization” organized by Department of Economics, Kampur College, Nagaon on 11th and 12th November, 2008
5. Participated in Seminar titled “Role of Tourism on Socio Economic Development of Assam” organized by Department of Economics, J.D.S.G. College on 7th September, 2009
6. Presented a paper titled “Development and Environmental Degradation: With Special Reference to NE India” in National Seminar on “Population, Environment and Development in NE India” organized by Arya Vidyapeeth College, Guwahati in association with Assam Science Society on 20th and 21st October, 2009
7. Presented a paper titled “Understanding the Status of Women: The Myths and Realities” in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Women Empowerment: The Present and The Way Forward” organized by Prateeti, D.R. College Women Forum in collaboration with North East Area Development Society on 28th and 29th August, 2009
8. Presented a paper titled “Sattriya Dance and Kamalabari Satra: A Bird’s Eye View” in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Save Majuli” organized by Jengraimukh College, Majuli in collaboration with Senior Citizens’ Forum, Majuli on 30th and 31st October, 2009
9. Presented a paper on “Semester System in Higher Education” in a Seminar on “Semester System in Higher Education” organized by Golaghat Zone, ACTA in collaboration with Debraj Roy College Teachers’ Unit on 11th January, 2010
10. Presented a paper titled “KKHSOU: A Case Study With Reference to J.D.S.G. College Study Centre” in KKHSOU Sponsored Zonal Seminar on “Expanding Dimension of Open and Distance Education-Impact of KKHSOU in Assam With Special Reference to Golaghat District” organized by KKHSOU Study Centre, J.D.S.G. College on 29th March, 2010
11. Presented a paper titled “Role of Education in Encouraging Participation of Rural Women in Local Governance: A Case Study of Golaghat West Development Block of Assam” in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Challenges to Higher Education in Empowering Rural Women of North East” organized by J.D.S.G. College on 15th September, 2010
12. Presented a paper titled “Peacekeepers or Warlords: AFSPA and Violation of Human Rights in NE India” in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Extremism and Mass Violation of Human Rights in India with Special Reference to the North East” organized by Foundation Course in Human Rights Under the aegis of Political Science Department in collaboration with English Department, J.D.S.G. College, Bokakhat on 14th May, 2011
13. Participated in a Workshop on “Evaluation of Home Assignments Under Open and Distance Education” organized by KKHSOU Study Centre, J.D.S.G. College on 29th March, 2011
14. Participated in UGC Sponsored Workshop on “Accounts and Audit of the Provincialised Colleges of Assam” organized by J.D.S.G. College in collaboration with Bokakhat Press Club on 28th and 29th April, 2012
15. Participated in On Day workshop on “Effective Implementation of Four Year UG Programme under NEP 2020” organized by Criteria 1, IQAC, JDSG College on 24th June, 2023.
16. Presented paper titled “Tribal Uprising Against the British Rule: The Unsung Heroes of Assam” in ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar organized by Dept of History, Ratnapith College and dept of History, Goreswar College, on 23rd and 24th June, 2023.
17. Presented a paper titled “Women as Entrepreneurs: A Leap towards Empowerment” in ICSSR sponsored National Seminar organized by dept of Commerce in collaboration of IQAC, JDSG College on 12th and 12th November, 2022.
18. Participated in weeklong Blended FDP on Effective Teaching in Blended Learning Era, organized by TLC, Tezpur University in association with JDSG College from 14th to 20th September, 2022.
19. Presented paper titled “Tea Plantation Female Workers of Assam and their participation in India’s Freedom Movement” in ICHR sponsored National Seminar organized by IQAC, Sarupathar College on 12th and 13th September, 2022.
20. Presented paper titled “Impact of Tourism on Biodiversity: A Case Study of Butterfly Biodiversity of Kaipholangsho” in ICSSR sponsored national seminar organized by dept of Commerce in collaboration with Kaziranga Study Centre, JDSG College on 26th and 27th April, 2019.
21. Presented a paper titled “Gender disparity in higher education: A study of NE states in ICSSR sponsored national seminar organized by dept of history and education, JDSG College on 27th and 28th September, 2019
22. Presented paper titled “Understanding India and South East Asia through Indo-ASEAN political and security cooperation” in ICSSR sponsored national seminar organized by dept of Economics, JDSG College on 25th and 26th February, 2021
23. Presented a paper titled “Tribal Uprising Against the British Rule: The Unsung Heroes of Assam” in ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on “Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle: With Special Reference to North East India” organised by Dept. of History, Ratnapith College and Dept. of History, Goreswar College on 23rd and 24th June, 2023.
24. Presented a joint paper titled “Tea Plantation Female Workers of Assam and Their Participation in India’s Freedom Movement” with Prof. Sanjib Goswami in ICHR sponsored national seminar organized by Sarupather College on 12th and 13th September, 2022.
25. Presented a paper titled “Women as Entrepreneurs: A Leap Towards Empowerment” in ICSSR sponsored ntional seminar on Entrepreneurship and Skill Development: Issues, Opportunities and Challenges With Special Reference to North East India, organized by Dept. of Commerce, J.D.S.G. College, Bokakhat on 11th and 12th November, 2022.
26. Presented a paper titled “The New Era of One-Party Dominance: The Resurgent BJP in Electoral Politics of India” in National Seminar on “Atmanirbhar Bharat: Educational, Socio-Economic Political and Cultural Perspective” organised by Dept. of Education and English, Moran Mahila Mahavidyalaya on 16th and 17th December, 2023.
27. Presented a paper titled “Tribal Customary Laws of North East India and Uniform Civil Code: The Key Issues” in ACTA sponsored national Seminar on “Tribes in North East India: Challenges and Prospects” organized by Teachers’ Unit, Marangi Mahavidyalaya, on 30th September, 2023.
RC/OC and FDPs
1. Completed an OP from 20th April to 17th May, 2015 organized by UGC HRDC, NEHU, Shillong.
2. Completed an Inter-disciplinary RC on “Tribal Studies” from 9th May to 29th May 2026 at UGC, HRDC, NEHU, Shillong.
3. Completed an FDP on “Meaningful Research and IPR” organized by TLC, Ramanujan College from 24th to 30th October, 2023.
4. Completed an Interdisciplinary RC on “Environmental Science” organized by TLC, Ramanujan College from 29th August to 12th September, 2023.
5. Completed an FDP on “E-Learning and E-Governance” organized by TLC, Ramanujan College from 14th to 20th December, 2023.
6. Completed an online Faculty Development Programme on “Academic Research Writing” organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi from 8th to 14th July, 2023.
7. Participated in an online Refresher Course on “Advanced Research Methodology” organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi from 23rd February to 19th March, 2023 under PMMMNMTT.
8. Completed an online ‘Seven Days Research Methodology workshop’ organized by Centre for NE Studies, MSSV in collaboration with Dept. of Social Work, MSSV and DHE Assam from 4th to 10th February 2025.
9. Completed an online one week FDP on ‘NEP, 2020’ TLC, Ramanujan College under PMMMNMTT from 20th to 26th March 2023.
10. Completed an online two weeks inter-disciplinary RC on ‘Managing Online Classes and Co-Creating MOOCS 26.0’ from 8th to 22nd May 2023 organized by TLC, Ramanujan College under PMMMNMTT.
11. Completed an online one week FDP on ‘How to Create Your Own MOOCS’ from 26th April to 2nd May 2023 organized by TLC, Ramanujan College under PMMMNMTT.
12. Completed an online one week FDP on ‘Blended Learning: Concepts and Tools’ organised by TLC, Ramanujan College under PMMMNMTT in collaboration with Department of Education, Rangiya College from 29th March to 4th April 2023.
13. Completed an online one week FDP on ‘Academic Administration’ from 12th to 18th April 2023 organized by TLC, Ramanujan College under PMMMNMTT.
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