Programme Schedule for Seminar at MU : Movements In Recent Past And Present Northeast India
Dates : 27-29 November 2015
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Programme Schedule

THREE-DAY INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

MOVEMENTS IN RECENT PAST AND PRESENT NORTHEAST INDIA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO MANIPUR, 27-29 November 2015.

Organised by Centre for Manipur Studies, Manipur University
Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi

Day 1: Friday, 27 November 2015

Venue: Conference Hall, Anthropology Dept., Manipur University
Registration Starts: 9.30 a.m. onwards
Inaugural Function: 10.30 to 12. 00 am
Arrival of dignitaries
Dignitaries take chair
Adorning of Ceremonial Badge
Welcome Address by Dr. N. Vijaylakshmi Brara
Release of abstract book by the dignitaries in the dais
Introductory Note by the Seminar Coordinator, Dr. Aheibam Koireng Singh
Release of Book, Claims and Refutations: A Compilation on Naga Political Movement (Suggested Contribution" Rs. 600)
Editors' note on the book by Dr. Homen Thangjam
Speech by the Director, CMS, MU, Prof. MC ArunSpeech by the Chief Guest, Dr. RK Nimai, Consultant to Govt. of Manipur
Speech by the President, Prof. Elangbam Bijoykumar, Dean, SSS, MU.. Vote of thanks by Dr. Sanasam Amal, Research Associate, Centre for Manipur Studies, Manipur University.

LIGHT REFRESHMENT
(to serve inside the venue at the respective seat to continue the programme uninterrupted)

Time: 00.10 p.m. to 1.30 p.m.

Session 1

Chair: Prof. N. Joykumar, Former Director, Centre for Manipur Studies, Manipur University (MU)

Papers

1. Manipur Cultural Integration Conference (MCIC): A Long March in Manipur
Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan, Former Director, Academic Staff College, MU\
2. Community Policing in Manipur
Dr S. Ibocha Singh (IPS), DIG (Range 2), Manipur Police.
3. Movement for inclusion of Manipur Language into the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution: A Linguistic Approach
Dr. Th. Chandramani Singh, Project Director, Research Centre for Tribal and Endangered Languages and Convenor of the Tribal and Endangered Languages Promotion Board, Manipur (TELPB) C/o Tribal Research Institute (TRI) Govt. of Manipur, Imphal &
Md. Alam Azad, Assistant Project Officer MOBEDS (an autonomous society under Govt. of Manipur. And recipient of Prof. R. Subbakrishna Memorial Neo-Linguist award

LUNCH (Veg & Non-Veg )

Session 2: 2.00 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.

Chair: Prof. S. Mangi Singh, Head, Dept. of Political Science, Manipur University

Papers

1. Science Popularization Movement in Manipur
Prof. N. Rajmuhon Singh, Chemistry Dept., MU
2. Media in Armed Conflict Situation: Manipur Perspective
Aribam Ibomcha Sharma (IIS), News Editor, All India Radio, Imphal Station
3. Naga Peace Accord and Discord: Challenges and Opportunities for Manipur
Dr. Tenshubam Hemo Singh, Retd Colonel, M. Sc (Defence Studies), Ph.D & Author, Manipur Imbroglio
4. Consumer Movement and Consumer Rights Awareness in Manipur
Prof. Kh. Tomba Singh, Department of Commerce, Manipur University, Manipur, India. He can be contacted at [email protected] & Kh. Rajib Singh, Project Fellow Department of Commerce, Manipur University, Manipur, India
5. Library Movement and Development in Manipur
Ch. Ibohal Singh, Ph.D., Asst. Prof., Dept. of Library and Information Science, MU.
6. Courtyard Theatre as 'Social-Movement Repertoire': The Case of Shumang Lila and Sanamahi Movement
Dr. Yumlembam Khogen Singh, Faculty Member, Dept.of Sociology, Manipur University

Rapporteur's Note for the day

Day 2: Saturday, 28th November 2015

Time: 10. 00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

Main Session 2

Chair: Dr. N. Pramod, Associate Professor, Govt. LMS Law College, Imphal
Venue: Conference Hall, Anthropology Dept., MU.

Papers

1. Emergence of Separatist Movement in Manipur
O. Joy, Eminent Political Leader & Former Law Minister.
2. Insurgency and Issue of Human Rights in Northeast India
Dr. Gaikhamsin Riamei, Coordinator, Centre for Human Rights and Duties Education, Manipur University
3. Political underpinnings of Armed Conflicts and Dialogue Processes in Manipur: Peace or Containment?
Immanuel Zarzosang Varte, Executive Director, CORE, an NGO with United Nations Consultative Status and Faculty Member, Dept. of Tribal Studies, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University- Regional Campus, Manipur
4. Genesis of Human Rights Movement in Northeast
Phulindro Konsam, Chairperson, Committee on Human Rights (COHR), Imphal
5. Human Rights in Manipur: A Historical and Legal Perspective
Dr. Sapam Dilipkumar Singh, Guest Faculty, LMS Law College, Imphal
6. The Struggle for Restoration of Right to Life In Manipur
Babloo Loitongbam, Executive Director, Human Rights Alert, Manipur

Parallel Session 1

Venue: Lecture Hall, Anthropology Dept, Manipur University
Chair: Aheibam Koireng Singh, Seminar Coordinator

Papers

1. Manipuri Women in the Movement against Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Dr. R. K. Helen Devi, Assistant Professor, Sociology Dept., GP Women's College, Imphal
2. Muslims in the History of Manipur
Dr. Syed Ahmed, Dept. of History, Dhanamanjuri College of Arts, Imphal.
3. Human Rights Issues in Ukhrul District of Manipur and Participation of Tangkhul Women
Maireiwon Ningshen, Assistant Prof., Dept. of Political Science, Northeast Adventist College, Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya.
4. Demand for Autonomy in Manipur: The Politics of Who Gets What and How
Dr. Ayangbam Shyamkishor, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Political Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl.
5. Meitei Women in Collectives: Gender, Roles and Potentials
Ningthoujam Irina Devi, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Public Administration, Mizoram University, Aizawl.
6. Mega Dams and Peoples Resistance in Manipur
Jiten Yumnam, General Secretary, Centre for Research and Advocacy, Manipur

LIGHT REFRESHMENT

Time: 2: 11. 45 to 1. 30 pm

Main Session 2

Chair: O. Joy, Eminent Political Leader & Former Law Minister

Papers

1. Movement in Manipur and Journalism
Ahongsangbam Mobi, Former President, All Manipur Working Journalist Union (AMWJU)
2. Ethnic Integration: Community and Peace Building in Manipur
Leban Serto, Consultant, Indo Global Social Service Society
3. Manipur Integration and Sixth Schedule
RK Rajendra, Retd. Indian Army Officer and Former Member, Manipur Human Rights Commission.
4. Youth Development: A Matter of Concern in North Eastern Region with Special Reference to Manipur
5. Dr. Komuha Jajuo, Assistant Professor of MSW Lungnila Elizabeth Scholl of Social Work (LESSW), Senapati, affiliated to Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong .
6. Popular Movements in Colonial Manipur: 1891-1947
Dr. K. Ruhinikumar Sharma, History Dept., Ideal Women's College, Imphal.

Parallel Session 2

Venue: Leture Hall,Anthropology Dept, MU
Chair: Dr. Hanjabam Shukhdeba Sharma, Dept. of Social Work, IGNTU-RCM

Papers

1. All Manipur Students Union And Secularization of Education
Dr. N. Urmila Devi, Associate Prof., Pol. Sc. Dept., TS Paul Women's College, Imphal.
2. Genesis of Bodoland Movement
Dr. Oinam Ranjit Singh, HOD & Director, Department of History & Centre for Antiquarian Studies, Bodoland University &
Gautam Mushahary, Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of History, Bodoland University
3. Insurgency Movement in Manipur: Context, Nature and the Way Forward
Dr. Malem Ningthouja, Associate Fellow, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies (IIAS), Shimla
4. The Naga National Movement and Exclusivist Politics in Manipur
Madhumita Das, Research Scholar, Jawaharlal Nehru University, N. Delhi
5. Movements and the Changes in Judicial System in Manipur during British Administration
Dr. R.K. Dhanajit Singh, Manipur Police Personnel
6. Peace and Ethnic Conflict in Northeast India Cultural Borderlands of Southeast Asia: A Case Study of Nagaland-Manipur Crisis
Dr. Lokendra Arambam, Former Director, Audio Visual Research Centre (AVRC), MU.

LUNCH (Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian )

Time: 1. 30 to 2. 50 pm

Main Session 3

Venue: Conference Hall, Anthropology Dept., MU.
Chair: Dr. N. Vijaylakshmi Brara, Assoc. Prof., Centre for Manipur Studies, MU

Papers

1. The Nowhere Space for the Nowhere Folks: Internet and the Manipuri Diaspora
Dr. Natasha Elangbam, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism, Manipur University
2. The Demand for Zeliangrong Homeland: The Process of Revitalization of Culture and Politics of Identity
Philem Ibosana Singh, PhD Research Scholar, Pol. Sc. Dept., Manipur University & Prof. Senjam Mangi Singh, Head, Pol. Sc Dept., Manipur University.
3. Special Packages for North Eastern Region of India: A Brief highlight on Manipur
Dr. E. Binodini Devi is Assistant Professor, Department of Business Management, H.N.B.Garhwal (Central University), Srinagar-Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India; &
Prof. W. C. Singh teaches at Manipur Institute of Management Studies, Manipur University, Canchipur, Manipur, India.
4. The Mess Called Manipur: A Confusing Visible and Invisible Frameworks
Dr. P. Milan Khangamcha, Head, Philosophy Dept., MU.
5. Changing Dynamics of Socio-Political Movements in Manipur Since 1947: A Retrospect
Dr. Ch. Rupachandra, Asst. Prof, Assistant Professor at Department of Political Science, Kamakhya Pemton College, Hiyangthang.
6. The Zeliangrong Movement: Contribution of Rani Gaidinliu
Soihiamlung Dangmei, Asst. Prof, Political Science Dept. & Coordinator, Dept. of Tribal Studies, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University- Regional Campus, Manipur
7. Meira Paibee: A Living Anti-Colonial Movement: Towards Restoration of Manipur People's Rights Of Self-Determination
S. Bhubol, Secretary, Columnists' Forum Manipur
8. Comparative Study on Bronze Drum: An Ethno-archaeology of Southwest China and Southeast Asia
L. Anand, PhD Scholar, Xiamen University, Fuzian Province, China.

Parallel Session 3

Venue: Leture Hall,Anthropology Dept, MU
Chair: Dr. HanjabamIshworchandra Sharma, Asst. Prof., Economics Dept., MU

Papers

1. Women's Wing of Political Parties and Socio-Economic and Political Issues of The Society
Dr. Ngangom Liklaileima Devi
2. Historic Framework Agreement: GoI's Ploy to burn down 'Sentiments' into Ashes
Shukhdeba Sharma Hanjabam, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Social Work, IGNTU-RCM, Manipur &
Homen Thangjam, Asst. Prof., Maharaja Bodhchandra College, Imphal.
3. Meetei Revivalist Movement Spearheaded by Naoriya and its Continuing Legacy
Dr. Maibam Ratankumar Singh
4. A Narrative of Script Movement in Manipur
Amal Sanasam, Research Associate, Centre for Manipur Studies (CMS), MU
7. Cultural Integration Movement in Manipur
A. Brajakumar Sharma, Manipur Cultural Integration Committee
8. Illegal Immigration and Students' Unrest in Manipur
Aheibam Koireng Singh, Assistant Prof., Centre for Manipur Studies, Manipur University.

Time::3. 00 to 4.30 p.m.

Main Session 4

Venue: Conference Hall, Anthropology Dept., MU.
Chair: Dr. P. Milan Khangamcha
Head, Dept. of Philosophy, MU

Papers

1. Sports Movement in Manipur
Ms. Ratneswori Goswami, Senior Sports Journalist
2. Socio-Political Aspirations in Manipur: Its Legacies and Implications
Leivon Jimmy Kom, UGC Senior Research Fellow, Pol. Sc. Dept., Manipur University
3. Hijam Irawat Singh and Political Movements in Manipur and the Surma Valley
Dr R.K. Sanajaoba Singh, Former Deputy Secretary, Board of Secondary Education Manipur
4. Dichotomy between Naga Integration and State Integrity: Efforts of Regional Parties for Territorial Integrity of Manipur
Dr. L. Muhindro, Senior Fellow, ICSSR New Delhi
5. Question of Manipuri Identity: A Study Based on People's Perception
Dr. Tonjam Joshila Chanu,Post Doctoral Fellow, Dept. of Anthropology, MU and
Prof. MC Arunkumar, , Department of Anthropology, Manipur University
6. Movement for a United Religious Initiative: Lessons from the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Century Indian Philosophy
Dr. Priyadarshni M. Gangte, Associate Prof. in History Dept & Co-ordinator, Human Rights & Duties Education Centre, Damdei Christian College, Motbung, Manipur.

Rapporteur's Note for the day

LIGHT REFRESHMENT

Day 3

Time: 10. 00 to 11.20 a.m. Venue: Conference Hall,Anthropology Dept, MU

Session 1:

Chair: Dr. RK Sanajaoba, Deputy Secretary (Retd.), Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BoSEM)

Paper

1. Naga Movement: Dilution from Sovereignty to Integration
Dr. Homen Thangjam, Asst. Prof., Pol. Sc. Dept., Maharaja Bodhchandra College, Imphal.
2. Juxtaposing Conflict in Manipur with Migration
Ningthoujam Rameshchandra, PhD Candidate, International and Intercultural Studies
University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spain
3. Development, Displacement and Movement: Dialectical Approach of Civil Society in the Movement of Displaced Persons
Irom Ghanashyam Singh, PhD Scholar, Centre for Manipur Studies, Manipur University.
4. Hmar Peoples' Convention Movement in Mizoram
Dr. Ruolkhumzo

LIGHT REFRESHMENT

Valedictory Function: 11. 30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
- Distribution of Certificate
- Rapporteur's Note for the day
- Speech by the Chief Guest: Prof. Mangi, Head, Pol. Sc. Dept., MU
- Speech by the President: Prof. MC Arun, Director, CMS, MU

LUNCH

2.00 pm: Sightseeing at Manipur Pony Sanctuary Park (Heingang) and Kanglatombi