An international seminar on was organised by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences of St Joseph's College (Autonomous), Jakhama, on November 6 and 7.
Jakhama, November 7 (MExN): An international seminar on ‘Gender and Sustainable Livelihoods: Global Perspectives and Local Realities’ was organised by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences of St Joseph's College (Autonomous), Jakhama, on November 6 and 7.
The two-day seminar was held under the ICSSR (New Delhi) sponsored project ‘Women and Livelihood Strategies: A Study of the Socio-economic Status of Naga Women Vendors with reference to Nagaland and Manipur.’
It brought together academicians, researchers, scholars, students and resource persons from various institutions across the country and beyond to deliberate on issues concerning gender, livelihood, economic empowerment and sustainable development, a press release said.
The seminar was conducted in hybrid mode and was divided into three Technical Sessions, each comprising three parallel sessions, with a total of 46 paper presenters.
The inaugural programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr Fr Gigi Thomas, RDC Director and Dean of Science, SJC (A), Jakhama, followed by the keynote address delivered by Dr Prididome Pipatchukiat, Vice Dean of Academic Affairs, Pridi Banomyong International College, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand, who highlighted the importance of examining gender inequalities and the need for inclusive and sustainable livelihood opportunities in contemporary society.
The inaugural programme was attended by representatives of the college administration, invited guests, faculty members and students.
The two-day academic engagement concluded with the valedictory session on November 7, during which Prof Sujit Sikidar, Professor, Department of Commerce, University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, shared key observations and outcomes of the seminar. The seminar concluded with a vote of thanks from Dr Hormila G Zingkhai, the Seminar Convenor.
