Profile
Name: Dr. Jyoti Prasad Saikia.
Educational Qualification: M.A. (Pune). M.Phil, Ph.D.
Present Designation: Vice- Chancellor, Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya, Golaghat, Assam
Areas of Interest: Gender Studies, Social Problem, Sociological Theories, Cultural Studies
Other Administrative Experiences:
- Former Chairperson, Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Centre for Performing Arts, D.U.
- Former Director i/c EMRC, Dibrugarh, Assam.
- Member, Internal Committee for EMRC, Dibrugarh University
- Former Chairperson, Centre for Women Studies, D.U.
- Member, General Council, State Higher Education Council, Assam.
- Member, Dibrugarh University Court, Assam.
- Member, Governing Body, Tinkhong College, Dibrugarh.
- Member, Governing Body, Naharkatia College, Assam
- Member, BOM, Centre for Studies in Social Work, D.U.
- Member, BOM, Centre for Studies in Geography, Dibrugarh University.
- Cultural Co-ordinator, Dibrugarh University Sports Board.
- Chairperson, DMC, in Sociology, Dibrugarh University
Participation in Professional / Academic bodies
- Member, UGC Committee, Possibility to create MOOCs on People, Culture, & History of NE Region
- Life Member, Indian Sociological Society
- Joint Secretary, Assam Sociological Association
- Convenor, RC-10, Gender and Society, Indian Sociological Society
- Member, Academic Council, Dibrugarh University
- Life Member, Institute of Social Research & Applied Anthropology, West Bengal
- Member, BOS, (PG & UG ) Assam University
- Chairperson, DRC, in Sociology, Dibrugarh University
- Member, Multidisciplinary Research Board, Dibrugarh University
- Member, BOS in Centre for Performing Arts, Dibrugarh University
- Member, BOS in the Department of Sociology, KKH Open State University, Assam.
- Academic Member, IQAC, DDOL, Dibrugarh University.
- Member, Research Council, Dibrugarh University
- Member, Post Graduate Board, Dibrugarh University.
- Member, Advisory Committee, Publication Division, Dibrugarh University
- Member, Committee for Colloquium Series, DU.
- Member, Faculty Board, Social Sciences, Dibrugarh University.
- Member, Faculty Board, Humanities and Law, Dibrugarh University
- Member, BOS in Sociology, JB College (Autonomous)
- Member, Advisory Committee, B.Voc Course, Nazira College
Experiences of writing and editing of SLM
1. SLM of Sociology for DDOL, Dibrugarh University
2. SLM of Sociology for Distance Education of Rajiv Gandhi Central University, AP
3. SLM of Sociology for KKH State Open University, Assam
4. SLM Edited for KKH State Open University, Assam
RESEARCH PROJECT (As Principal Investigator)
- Major Research Project on “Witch Hunting in Assam” as the Principle Investigator, Under UGC Innovative Scheme (2014).
PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS:
- Workshop on International Humanitarian Law, organized by Gauhati University, 29-30 August, 2006
- Seven days national workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, organized by Dibrugarh University, 23-29th May, 2016.
- National workshop on MOOCs for SWAYAM, organized by MHRD, Government of India, 2nd March, 2017.
- Three days national workshop on Documentary Film Screening and basic Camera, sponsored by Rajib Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development,at JHNS College,Assam,27-29 March,2015
- UGC Sponsored three days National level workshop on “Human Rights and Duties” organized by Department of Political Science, Dibrugarh University from 10-12 May, 2014.
- Four day workshop on ”Development of Self Learning Print Materials” organized by DDE, Dibrugarh University, dated 19-22nd May,2004.
- Three day workshop on ODL Concepts: Theory and Practice, sponsored by Distance Education Council, organized by Directorate of Distance Education, Dibrugarh University, Assam,28-30th july,2009.
- One day Orientation programme for coordinators of convergence scheme of IGNOU, organized by CS Facility Centre, Dibrugarh University, Assam, 30th June,2009
- Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights, organized by Dept. of Economics, DU, 30th October, 2014
- Workshop on Development of Self Learning Materials, organized by DODL, DU, 19-22 May, 2004.
- Workshop on SIM format editing and academic counseling, organized by DODL,DU, 12-14 February, 2007.
- Workshop on Development of Self Learning Materials, organized by DODL, DU, 18-21 September, 2006.
- Workshop on Human rights and duties, organized by, Dept. of Political Science, DU, 10-12 may, 2014
RESOURSE PERSON OF ACADEMIC SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
- XL (40th) All India Sociological Confece,RC-10(Gender Studies).at MGKV, Varanasi, India, November 29,30 &December 01, 2014.
- XXXXI All India Sociological Conference,RC-10(Gender Studies).at KIIT Universssity, Bhubaneswar,Odisha, 27-29th December,2015
- International Seminar on “India’s North East Beyond Borders: Past, Present & Future,’ Organized by Margherita College, 17 & 18 October, 2014
- One day interactive session for college teachers, on Sociology Syllabus (CBCS) organized by Dibrugarh University, 3rd August, 2019
- UGC Sponsored national seminar on “Gender Equality and Empowerment of women in North-East India,organized by Moridhal College,Dhemaji,15-16 October,2015
- UGC sponsored seven days national level workshop on Gandhian philosophy in the present global scenario ,Organized by JHNS College,Assam,14th-20th March,2016
- UGS sponsored two days national seminar on “Gaps in Gender Development in Assam”, Sponsored by UGC and organized by Panigoan Om Prakash Dinodia College,NorthLakhimpur, 3rd& 4th August, 2013.
- National seminar on Rass: Tradition and evaluation, organized by Uttar Kamalabari Sattra & DBHCPA, Dibrugarh University, 13th November, 2019
- National seminar on Contributions of B.R Ambedkar in Social Re-engineering and nation building, organized by AISCSTEWA in collaboration with ONGC, 9th November, 2009
- Lecture on “Gender and Society” organized by Faculty of Social Sciences, Kaziranga University, 7th May, 2018
- National Seminar on Traditional media at the backdrop of social media: Paradox and logically, organized by Centre for studies in Journalism & Mass Communication, Dibrugarh University, 15 & 16 November, 2019
- UGS sponsored two days national seminar on “Youth Unrest and Agitation: Its Trends in Present Society”, sponsord by UGC, organized by Jhanji H.N.S.College, Sivasagar, on 29th& 30th March, 2013.
- Special Lecture on “Society & Culture” organized by Asom Sattriya Sangit Mahavidyalaya, Jorhat.
- Bhaba konwar memorial lecture on “Youth empowerment: Challenges in 21st century, organized by Namrup College, 1st September, 2018.
- National seminar on “Transformation from tradition to modernization: Need of the day for change and development, organized by Tinsukia Commerce College, 24 & 25th September, 2016
- A national seminar on Gender trouble in North-East India, sponsored by UGC, organized by Amguri College, Assam, 3rd& 4th May, 2013.
- UGC sponsored a national seminar on “Human rights and Socio-Economic and Political Status of Women in North-East India, organized by Barbhag College, Nalbari, Assam, on 13th& 14th Nov, 2010.
- National seminar on Higher education: Problems & Prospects, organized by Amguri College, 10-12 December, 2017
- Delivered special lecture in a one day workshop on “Communication Skills and group discussion” organized by Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya, 14th September, 2011.
- UGC sponsored two days National Seminar on ‘Teaching of Sociology at the under graduate level: Challenges and prospects” organized by Dhemaji College, Assam, on 22nd&23rd February, 2013.
- National workshop on HIV/AIDS Epidemic in India, sponsored by UGC, Organized by Doomdooma College, Assam, 5th -9th June, 2012.
- Raihan Shah Memorial Lecture on “Corruption: A social problem in India” organized by Doomdooma College, Assam, on 20th Sept, 2011.
- Hemaprova Borbora Memorial Lecture on “Women empowerment: Challenges in 21st Century organized by HPB Girls College, 21st September, 2019
- Five day workshop on Community oriented and child friendly policing, organized by Police Training College, Dergaon, Assam, 2005.
- UGC sponsored national seminar on society and culture of foothill tribes of North-East India, organized by Amguri College, Assam, 12th -13th Dec, 2008.
- Five day workshop on Community oriented and child friendly policing, organized by Police Training College, Dergaon, Assam, 2005.
- Ten Days Training Course on “Advanced Research Methodology and Computer Science Applications in Social Science Research” Sponsored by ICSSR, Organised by Doomdooma College, Tinsukia.
- National seminar on Women Empowerment, organized by All India Radio & Center for Women Studies, Dibrugarh University, 6th March, 2018
- ICSSR sponsored National seminar “Development of women in North East India: Issues, Challenges and way forward”, during 7,8 june, 2019, at Dhakuakhana College, Assam.
- ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Globalization: A challenges in the growth and development of indigenous language and culture in north east India, during 28th & 29th March 2015 at Moridhal College.
- Two day Workshop on Capacity building training of women workers of tea estate, organized by SEWA & Centre for Women studies, DU, 16& 17 March, 2018
- XXXIX All India Sociological Conference,RC-10(Gender Studies).at Karnataka State Open University, 27-29 December, 2013.
- 44th All India Sociological Conference,RC-10(Gender Studies).at St. Philonmena’s College, (Autonomous) Mysuru, 27-29 December, 2018.
- National seminar on Tribes in transition in India: highlighting India’s North East, organized by The Kaziranga University, 12 & 13 October 2018.
- National seminar cum workshop on Application of the Assamese Language in Mass Media, organized by, centre for studies in Language, Dibrugarh University in collaboration with Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore.
- Workshop on implementation of RUSA in higher education and its different dimensions, organized by JHSC college, 31st May, 2014
- National seminar on Higher education institution of rural areas: Problems and challenges, organized by HCDG College, Nitaipukhuri, 1 & 2 July, 2016.
- National seminar on Revisiting mediaeval Assamese language, literature & culture organized by Department of Assamese, Dibrugarh University, 8th November, 2019
- Delivered invited lecture on “ M.N. Srinivas as an architect of Anthropology and Sociology” at National Colloquium, organized by Dept. of Anthropology, DU, 30th March, 2020
- National seminar on “Conservation of cultural heritage and responsibilities of the youths in present day context”, organized by SMD college, Charing, 29th January, 2015
- National seminar on , Non Fiction writings of Hem Baruah, organized by Sahitya akademi in association with Sibsagar Commerce College, 22nd January, 2015
- Delivered lecture on M.N Srinivas’s ‘Caste in modern India’ at the workshop on ‘Knowledge Text Translation’ organized by National Translation Mission, CIIL, at Dibrugarh University, 23rd December, 2009
- 42nd All India Sociological Conference,RC-10(Gender Studies).at Tezpur University, 27-30 December, 2016.
- Student Doctoral Programme Committee Meeting (SDPC) The Assam Kaziranga University, 11th March 2017.
- National seminar on Philosophy of Religion and Religious conflicts, ogrganised by Dispur College, 8th February, 2020.
- UGC Sponsored National Seminar on, Information and communication technology, organized by Sibsagar Commerce College, Sivasagar, 7-8 August 2015
- Workshop on Research Methodology, organized by JHNS College 15th September, 2012.
- National seminar on Social exclusion and challenges of inclusion in India, organized by The Assam Kaziranga University, August 25-26, 2017.
- National seminar on Political, Social & Cultural scenario of Post-Colonial Assam, organized by Cinamara College, September 7-8, 2018
- National seminar on Globalization in the Folk art and culture of the North East India, organized by LTK College, North Lakhimpur, 9th January 2016.
- National seminar on Status of women in society and role in economy with special reference to NE India, organized by Dhemaji Commerce College, 2nd September, 2016.
M.PHIL AND PH.D. UNDER GUIDENCE
- Number of Ph.D. Awardees- 12, (Submitted-2)
- Number of M.Phil. Awardees- 20
- Number of Registered Ph.D. Scholar- 06
- Number of M. Phil. Scholars currently under Guidance- 02
CONTRIBUTION TO LITERATURE & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
- Number of short story collection-10 ( One in English & Nine in Assamese )
- Number of published short stories- 218
- Number of novels – 12
- Number of full dramas- 18
- Number of dance dramas- 06
- Number of one act plays- 21
- Number of books on Art, Culture & Others- 10
- Number of poems and lyrics- More than 100
- Number of screen plays for Televisions- 188 Episodes
- Number of published popular articles in News Papers and Journals- Approximately 1200
- Number of drama direction- 15