CONSULTANCY MEETING OF NORTH-EAST CHRISTIAN COLLEGES

SHILLONG, INDIA 27TH – 28TH AUGUST 2015 CONSULTANCY MEETING OF NORTH-EAST INDIA CHRISTIAN COLLEGES SHILLONG, INDIA 27TH – 28TH AUGUST 2015

Introductions: World Cafe

Successes Opportunities o Implementing value practices o Young faculty development programs o Good team work on faculty o Tapping alumni resource o Trust of the guardians of the institution o Becoming autonomous o Success of our students – academic excellence o New courses o Infrastructure development o Private non-commercialized value based o Being relevant to the context institutions o Providing accessibility to science/teacher o Raising awareness of alumni potentialities education to poor students o Exchange programs for students in the North- o Growth of diversity on campus East o Open up P.G. Courses Frustrations Concerns o UGC policy of not giving funds if not funded by o Quality of teachers state o Funding o Lack of proper training for teachers o Motivation of students/faculty o Keeping good teachers because of salaries o Addressing issues of generation gap o Poor infrastructure o Poor internet connectivity in remote areas o Lack of science equipment o Slow promotion process o Student placement (student support) o Education policy in the country – encroachment o Leadership succession – no one to follows in the formation of management committee leaders and church ownership and control o Overcoming hurdles from government o How to sustain Christian campus culture: USV: Sustainability Christian Value and Management, College identity vs church identity o Lack of credibility of NAAC accreditation process

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Explorations: Open Space

ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHRISTIAN COLLEGES IN NORTH-EAST INDIA

1A How do we promote Christian 3A How do we develop our 2A How to improve teaching? Culture? young faculty members? 1B How can we bring unity in 2B How to generate funding? 3B Where do we go from here? diversity 2C How to we maintain stability 1C How can we make learning 3C What should be taken for of teachers in Christian Colleges effective? quality education? in North-East? 1D What are the steps taken up 2D Self Transformation of 3D How can we help talented by Christian colleges for learners and poor children? community development

Topic: Promoting Christian Culture (1A) Sponsor: Fr. George T. Participants: Glenn, Emmanuel, Delphina, Pari, Paulson Discussions:

• Strengthen the presence • Network with other CHEIs • Facilitate research into culture

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• Engage in community service • Make Christian markers visible on campus • Introduce courses in Christian studies • Create logistics for students to put Christian values into practice • Engage public sphere through publications, topical debates, etc. • In short, infuse campus/culture with human/Christian values

Topic: Bringing Unity in Diversity (1B) Sponsor: Peter Lepcha Participants: Dr. Spurgeon, WEs Discussions

• Diversity: Economic, Religious, Ethnic, Linguistic, Cultural, National • Not looking for uniformity ??? • Accepting – respecting • Best Prctice: “Sangam” o English language o Canteen • Identify weakness • Build on your strengths

Topic: How can we make learning effective? (1C) Sponsor: Fr. Paul Participants: Dr. Lyndem, Mr. R. Thangkhiem, Mr. J.P. Marak Discussions

• Diagnose strengths and weaknesses of students & teachers • Effective preparation by teachers • Creating a proper learning environment • Appropriate response to students • Motivate students positively • Need for good communication skills • Make subjects relevant to everyday life

Topic: Steps taken by Christian colleges for community development (1D) Sponsor: Davic Participants: D. Wan Shett, Sandhya, Sweety Discussions

• Remedial teaching of neighboring children • Cleanliness drive • Extension programmes for awareness o Women empowerment o Child labour o Environment o Importance of science and mathematics • o Awards and scholarships for meritorious students o Concession of fee(s) for economically backward students • Adoption of village(s) without school Page 4 | 7

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o Teacher(s) contribute from their salary to pay(give0 the incentives to teacher(s) working in that school • Organizing skill based courses for illiterate villagers, drop outs and unemployed youths

Topic: How to generate funding (2B) Sponsor: Paulson Participants: Wenswett, Thangkhiew, Glenn, Emmanuel Discussions

• Advocacy/lobbying for UGC clause revision by AIACHE/XBHE, etc. • Set up office for institutional advancement/alumni/gifts • Workshop by UCCHEA for the personnel of office for IN. AD. • Introduction of Corpus fund • Explore funding possibilities abroad (international) • Asian Development Bank, EU

Topic: Staff Stability (2C) Sponsor: T.L. Sweety Participants: Wes Teter, J.L. Sweety, Rev. Fr. George, Jonestar, Sumer, S. Harzary Discussions

• Do we understand the issues? 1. Students 2. Faculty 3. Admin/management • Plan for turnover due to context • Money is not everything, but recognition and appreciation • Students expect a minimum of one academic year • Students being prepared for multiple and co-teacher • Provide research opportunities

Topic: Self Transformation of Learners (2D) Sponsor: Sandnya Participants: David, LPeter, Jim, Spurgeon, Paul Discussions

• To regulate emotions o Self-awareness (accepting self) o Self-management o Social awareness o Management of relationships • Staff-student relationship • Motivating factor by positive re-enforcement • Teachers as role models • Guidance and counseling cell • Community services to learn from experience • Mentoring of students by staff • Chaplaincy/campus ministry • Outreach • Punishment leading to rehabilitation Page 5 | 7

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Topic: Young Faculty Development (3A) Sponsor: Emmanuel Participants: Peter, Paul, Sweety, Paulson, Spurgeon, Wes Discussions:

• Orientation/induction programmes • FDPs – feedback by experienced and competent personnel • Encourage – MRPs • Ph.D. – Incentive and encouragement • Exchange programmes

Topic: Where do we go from here? (3B) Sponsor: Dr. Lyndem Participants: Dr. Glenn, David, Sumar, APA, S. arzary, Sandnya Discussions:

• Internal journey • Sharing experiences between different Christian Colleges • To be in touch with each others • Implementation of innovative format of Open Space as an approach of conducting “group discussions” in class/institutions • Open Spacer for: o Career guidance o Personality development o Peace building o Conflict transformation o Teacher training

Topic: Quality Enhancement (3C) Sponsor: Dr. Par Participants: Dr. Ashish, Prof R. Thangkhiew, Fr. George T. Discussions:

Entry into the issues Leadership\governance

• Bottom to top model/approach • HATIM Case study • Qualification/Competency/Experience/Commitment • Minority rights to be claims for transition of C. Moving the team for NAAC process • Principal to be sustained till Naal P.T. visit • The proposed new principal to be included to the steering committee

Process the application for 24 (12B) Apply to the state government for salary grant

Allow local students enrollment as Day students, local paying customer/hostels by families to be encouraged.

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Action: Research Groups

Management of How to enhance University How do we create a stability and Mobility Christian culture in Advancement – participatory /

multicultural context exploring public and facilitative culture in How to develop our (Inward & outward) private partnerships our institutions new faculty holistically

Management of stability and mobility: Holistic Development of young faculty

Stability & Mobility

1. Plan for turnover: co-teaching , etc. 2. Respect for staff 3. Better salary scale 4. Promotional & retirement benefits and policies 5. Regular assessment & review 6. Incentives for presentations & publications

Holistic Development

1. Orientation/Induction Programs o Classroom management o Communication skills o Empathy skills o Relationship skills o Sexual harassment policy education o Basic counseling skills o Learner-centric, achievable objectives o Vision, mission, objectives & values o Personal mission statement 2. Provisions for Phd; sabbatical 3. Faculty development programs – internal & external 4. Incentives for research & publication

How to create a participatory facilitative culture

• Involvement of stakeholders in sharing and implantation of ideas/views • Participatory model should be democratic – with goals and objective  based on Vision and Mission (Research Based) • Encourage participatory method in: o Value education o Enriching the syllabus by encouraging sharing in teaching-learning process

Strategies  Action

• Building on strengths of institutions • Leaders should be open to participatory methods (stewardship) • Facilitative role of leaders

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REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR (CC 2015)

CLIMATE CHANGE: IMPACT ON DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Organised by UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE UMIAM KHWAN.

Shillong, , India. (Reaccredited “B” by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)).

Venue: Union Christian College, Umiam Date: 15th- 17th October 2015

CONTENT

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 ABOUT THE COLLEGE 1

 CONCEPT NOTE 1-2

 OBJECTIVES 3

 SUB-THEMES 3-4

 PROFILE OF THE PARTICIPANTS 4

 LIST OF RESOURCE PERSONS 4

 LIST OF PAPER PRESENTERS 5-10

 INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS 11-12

 INAUGURAL ADDRESS 13-16

 TITLES & PRESENTERS OF EACH OF THE SESSION 17-25

 PROCEEDINGS OF THE SEMINAR 26-39

 COMMITTEES 40-42

 ANNEXURES:

A. APPROVAL FROM MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, GOVT. OF INDIA B. APPROVAL FROM MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE, GOVT. OF INDIA C. PHOTOS

UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Union Christian College, Umiam, Shillong, Meghalaya, India, was established in 1952, with the aim of imparting higher education to the youths of the in particular and the country in general. It is a co-educational institution run by the North East India Christian Council. The College is recognised under section 2(f) and 12 (b) of the UGC Act 1952. Over the years, the College has grown and attained high academic standards, making it one of the well- known institutions in the region. The College is affiliated to the North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya. The vision of the College is to produce leaders of integrity and respected citizens of society and the nation and to empower stakeholders for development, sustenance, and enhancement of quality in life. The institution takes pride in the fact that it serves one of the most valued objectives in the national interest- namely providing the light of higher education to the tribal students. Almost 85 percent of the students belong to the Scheduled Tribe Communities of the most interior corners of North Eastern India and therefore students coming to this institution get an opportunity to join the national workforce after completing their graduation and thereby delivering the need of national development.

CONCEPT NOTE

Natural processes have over the millenniums driven changes in climate, and these mechanisms continue to cause change. However, “Climate change” as a term in academic and policy usage is now taken to mean anthropogenically driven change in climate. The world’s leading experts working under the aegis of the IPCC have recently concluded that increases in global mean surface temperature, and extreme weather conditions during the past century are unlikely to have been caused entirely by natural effects, and that changes in both average temperature and the geographic, seasonal, and vertical patterns of temperature indicate the influence of human actions on global climate.

Researches have warned that climate change will produce a sharp upswing followed by a deep plunge into an ecological crisis in the decades to come. The environmental, economic and political implications of global warming are profound. Climate change effects will impose

UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE | REPORT CC 2015 1 significant additional stress on ecological and socio-economic systems. Besides, the ecological impacts, climate change will pose a major risk to human health and economic safety, especially among poorer communities with high population densities in areas like river basins and low- lying coastal plains, which are vulnerable to estimate related natural hazards such as storms, floods, and droughts. Ecosystems – from mountain to ocean, from the Poles to the tropics – are undergoing rapid change. Low-lying cities face inundation, Foreword fertile lands are turning to desert, and weather patterns are becoming ever more unpredictable. Worldwide climate variability will, thus, affect the nations’ social, economic, and political situations. According to a study, there will be at least 200 million climate refugees by 2050. Climate change’s impacts (and will) pose a major challenge to the economic and national security of every nation.

The cost of climate change will be borne by all. Technologically advanced countries are better prepared for responding to climate change, particularly by developing and establishing suitable policy, institutional and social capable for dealing with the consequences of climate change. However, even the richest nations face the prospect of economic recession, threats to economic and national security and a world in conflict over diminishing resources. Yet, it is the poor and developing countries that will be hardest hit by climate change related disasters, because they are economically and politically least developed and lack the sound technologies or scientific development to deal with the impacts of climate change. In developing countries like India, climate change is an additional burden because ecological and socioeconomic systems are already facing pressures from rapid population, industrialization and economic development. Developing countries, thus, are the most vulnerable to climate change impacts because they have fewer resources to adapt: politically, socially, technologically and financially. While our society is in the grip of a dangerous greenhouse gas habit, a concerted global action is needed to enable developing countries to adapt to the effects of climate change that are happening now and will worsen in the future.

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OBJECTIVES 1. To understand and ascertain the artificial/man-made dimensions of climate change. 2. To foster the exchange of pedagogical information, ideas and experiences acquired in the execution of climate change adaptation projects, especially successful initiatives and good practiceon the key aspects of the theme. 3. To study and examine the existing relation between contemporary economic development and Climate Change Variability. 4. To examine the areas of vulnerabilities and the potential impacts of Climate change in developing countries. 5. To discuss methodological approaches and experiences deriving from case studies and projects and explore the adaptation and response strategies to climate change which can be implemented in practice in the developing countries. 6. To identify the key areas of tension and conflict in the realm of policy-makingand international collaboration in dealing with Global Climate Change.

SUB THEMES: The list of topics to serve as guidelines for papers and discussions includes the following: 1. Global Environmental Change and the impact on the Ecology: Ocean currents and el Niño, Riverine and Mountain ecosystem impacts, Coastal and Marine ecosystem impacts, Forest and grassland ecosystem impacts, Impacts on specific biomes and biodiversity, potential extinctions, Hardiness zone migration, Regional variations: temperature and rainfall, etc. 2. Anthropogenic factors in Climate Change: Determining the Relative Contribution of Natural and Human Causes. 3. Ecological Engineering and Environmental Sustainability: Ecological Management and Restoration, Strategies for sustainability,Technologies of mitigation- carbon dioxide sequestration, solar shades and other processes.

4. Economic Implications of Climate Change: Impact on agriculture, fish stocks, food security, health, etc. 5. Climate forced migration. 6. Political Dynamics of Climate Change and National Security.

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7. Contemporary Environmental crisis vis-à-vis Climate Change. 8. The International Politics of Climate Change: Environmental policies in response to climate change, Climate ethics, The UNFCC and Global Environmental Governance, etc.

Profile of Participants

The seminar witnessed participation from officials concerned with climate change, members of NGOs working with climate change, researchers at universities and research centres, teaching staff at universities and colleges and other people interested in the field from both developed and developing. It is believed that this wide range of participants will help to outline the need for and the usefulness of integrated approaches towards climate change adaptation and, hence contribute to the further consolidation of this thematic area.

LIST OF RESOURCE PERSONS

1. Prof. Lauchlan Fraser, Thompson Rivers University, Canada. 2. Prof. Leon Monroe Miller, Talinn University of Technology, Estonia. 3. Prof. Dr. Hayley Stevenson, The University of Sheffield, UK. 4. Ms. Anju Sharma, Director, Oxford Climate Policy, Oxford, United Kingdom. 5. Dr. Mukunda Dev Behera, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. 6. Dr. Teibor Kharsyntiew, Sikkim Central University, Sikkim. 7. Dr. Ravi P. Bhatia, Retired Professor Delhi University. 8. Dr. Uttam Lal, Sikkim Central University, Sikkim. 9. Prof. D. Parthasarathy, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. 10. Prof. Sudhir Chella Rajan, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. 11. Dr. M . Kharbithai, Silchar Central University. 12. Dr. Charles Reuben Lyngdoh, Synod College, Shillong. 13. Prof. Mohammed Sharif, Jamia Islamia University, New Delhi.

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List of Paper Presenters

1. Dr. Mukunda Dev Behera, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. 2. Dr. Teibor Kharsyntiew, Sikkim Central University, Sikkim. 3. Dr. Ravi P. Bhatia, Retired Professor Delhi University. 4. Dr. Uttam Lal, Sikkim Central University, Sikkim. 5. Prof. D. Parthasarathy, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. 6. Prof. Sudhir Chella Rajan, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. 7. Dr. M . Kharbithai, Silchar Central University. 8. Dr. Charles Reuben Lyngdoh, Synod College, Shillong. 9. Prof. Mohammed Sharif, Jamia Islamia University, New Delhi. 10. Dr. Ved Pal Singh Deswal. Asst Professor, Faculty of Law M.D. University Rohtak (Haryana) INDIA 11. Dr. Dasarathi Bhuiyan, Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Berhampur University, Berhampur-760007, Odisha 12. Ms. Meenal Jain. PhD Scholar, Department of Resource Management and Design Application, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, Sikandra Road, New Delhi, India 13. Dr. Meenakshi Mital. Associate Professor, Department of Resource Management and Design Application, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, Sikandra Road, New Delhi, India 14. Gagan Preet Kaur. Student, Dept. of Resource Management and Design Application, Lady Irwin College, University Of Delhi, Delhi, India 15. Puja Gupta Associate Professor, PhD, Dept. of Resource Management and Design Application, Lady Irwin College, University Of Delhi, Delhi, India 16. S.M. Feroze. School of Social Sciences, College of Post Graduate Studies, Central Agricultural University, Umiam, Meghalaya 17. Sao Evalwell Dkhar, School of Social Sciences, College of Post Graduate Studies, Central Agricultural University, Umiam, Meghalaya 18. Ram Singh, School of Social Sciences, College of Post Graduate Studies, Central Agricultural University, Umiam, Meghalaya 19. Pynbianglang Marboh, School of Social Sciences, College of Post Graduate Studies, Central Agricultural University, Umiam, Meghalaya

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20. PMN Rani, School of Social Sciences, College of Post Graduate Studies, Central Agricultural University, Umiam, Meghalaya 21. Koijam Johny Singh, School of Social Sciences, College of Post Graduate Studies, Central Agricultural University, Umiam, Meghalaya 22. Jamsheed Jameel Mir. PhD Research Scholars, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Sikkim University, 6th Mile, Tadong, Gangtok-737102. 23. Debashis Nath, PhD Research Scholars, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Sikkim University, 6th Mile, Tadong, Gangtok-737102. 24. Ankit Sikarwar, Master of Population Studies, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai. 25. Sanku Dey, Department of Statistics, St. Anthony's College, Shillong-793001, Meghalaya, India 26. Saikat Mukherjee, Department of Mathematics, NIT Meghalaya, Shillong, India 27. Research Scholar, Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 28. Dr. Yodida Bhutia, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, NEHU, Shillong 29. Miss Rashmi Mili , Research Scholar, Department of Education, NEHU, Shillong 30. Dayohimi Rymbai, School of Social Sciences, College of Post Graduate Studies, Central Agricultural University, Umiam-793103, Meghalaya 31. S.M. Feroze, School of Social Sciences, College of Post Graduate Studies, Central Agricultural University, Umiam-793103, Meghalaya 32. Koijam Johny Singh, School of Social Sciences, College of Post Graduate Studies, Central Agricultural University, Umiam-793103, MeghalayaSunil Sarode (Asst. Prof. of IIPS, Migration and Urban Studies Department) 33. Monoshree Mukherjee, Student of Annamalai University, Master Of Population Studies 34. Saayan Chattopadhyay, Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Baruipur College, Calcutta University 35. Rakesh Yonzone, College of Agriculture, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Tapan, Dakshin Dinajpur, 733127 36. Prerna Baraily, College of Agriculture, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Tapan, Dakshin Dinajpur, 733127

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37. K. Robinson, Department of Political Science, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya 38. Mousami Prasad, Research Scholar, SJMSOM, IIT Bombay 39. Trupti Mishra, Assistant Professor, SJMSOM, IIT Bombay 40. Varadraj Bapat, Assistant Professor, SJMSOM, IIT Bombay 41. Saurabh Sonwani, School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India 42. Dr. P. S. Khillare, School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India 43. Dr. D. S. Jyethi, Atmospheric Sciences Research Centre, State University of New York, New York, USA 44. Dr. Pallavi Saxena, School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, India 45. B.Nongbri, Department of Environmental Studies, NEHU Shillong 793022 46. B.K Tiwari, Department of Environmental Studies, NEHU Shillong 793022 47. Dr. Savita Rani, Assistant Professor in Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur, Rewari (Haryana). 48. Kavita Devi, Research scholar M.D. University, Rohtak (Haryana). 49. Kaveri khound,Research scholar, Dep. of Economics,NEHU,Shillong 50. Kiran Sharma, Research Scholar, Department of Geography, Gauhati University, Guwahati 51. Pavan Kumar, Junior Research Fellow, International Politics Division, Centre for International Politics, Organization and Disarmament (CIPOD), School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067 52. Dr. Sailajananda Saikia, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Geography, M.C.College, Barpeta, 53. Dr. Bishmita Medhi, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Geography, Tihu College, Tihu, Assam. 54. Prateek Kapil, MPhil/PhD, Diplomacy and Disarmament Division, CIPOD, SIS, JNU 55. Pfokrelo Kapesa, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India

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56. Mrs. R.D.PADMAVATHY, Assistant Professor in Mathematics Education, Department of Education, Tezpur University(A Central University),Assam 57. Dr.(Mrs) Cornelia Mary Lyngdoh, Department of Chemistry, Union Christian College 58. Meenakshi Mital, Associate Professor, Dept. of Resource Management and Design Application, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India 59. Dr. Puja Gupta. Associate Professor, Dept. of Resource Management and Design Application, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India 60. Dr. Matt Syal, Professor, Construction Management of Planning, Design and Construction, Michigan State University, USA 61. Tridip Phukan, Department of Biochemistry, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong- 793022 62. Mayashree B. Syiem, Department of Biochemistry, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022 63. Bennathaniel H. Diengdoh, Lecturer in Environmental Studies, Synod College, Shillong 64. Lasara M Lyngdoh, Research Scholar, Dept of Economics, NEHU, Shillong 65. Saurabh Thakur Research Scholar, The Centre for International Politics, Organization and Disarmament (CIPOD), JAWAHAR LAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY (JNU), NEW DELHI-110067 66. Shri Krishan, Professor of History, Indira Gandhi University, Rewari, Haryana 67. Deotrephy K. Dkhar, M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics), School of Social Sciences, CPGS, Umiam-793103, Meghalaya 68. S.M. Feroze, Assistant Professor (Economics), School of Social Sciences, CPGS, Umiam-793103, Meghalaya 69. Ram Singh, Associate Professor (Farm Management), School of Social Sciences, CPGS, Umiam-793103, Meghalaya 70. Lala.I.P. Ray, Assistant Professor (Water Resources Management), School of Social Sciences, CPGS, Umiam-793103, Meghalaya 71. P.M.N. Rani, Assistant Professor (Computer Science), School of Social Sciences, CPGS, Umiam-793103, Meghalaya 72. Susan Moore Warjri, Department of Biochemistry, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022

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73. Mayashree B. Syiem Department of Biochemistry, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022 74. Papia Guha, PhD Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 75. Dr. Pritam Aitch, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 76. Dr. Gupinath Bhandari, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata

77. Ms. Oindrila DattaGupta, Ph.D student, Centre for International Politics, Organisation, Diplomacy and Disarmament (CIPOD), School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. 78. David C. Vanlalfakawma, Department of Forestry, Mizoram University 79. S.K. Tripathi, Department of Forestry, Mizoram University 80. F. Lalnunmawia, Department of Botany, Mizoram University 81. Raju Keshari, M. Phil, JNU, New Delhi 82. Pradipta Banerjee, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University Purulia, West -723104 83. Tuhin Kar, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, Manbhum Mahavidyalaya, Manbazar, Purulia, West Bengal-723131 84. S. Kundu, College of Agriculture (Extended Campus), Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Tapan, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 85. D. Mandal, Uttar Dinajpur Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal 86. Aditya Singh, Student at National Law University, Assam. H. No. D-23, Near Mother Dairy Booth, PUSA Campus, IARI, New Delhi( 110012) Currently in his 9th Semester (5th year) 87. Shweta Sachdeva, House no. 1088, Sector 37, Arun Vihar NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh (201303) Student at National Law University, Assam. Currently in her 7th Semester (4th year) 88. D. Mandal, Uttar, Dinajpur Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal 89. S. Kundu, College of Agriculture (Extended Campus), Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Tapan, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal

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90. P. Mukhopadhyay, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, Coochbehar, West Bengal 91. Anjali Devi M, Doctoral Scholar, Centre for South Asian Studies, JNU,New Delhi- 110067. 92. Dr. R. Lalrintluangi, Union Christian College, Meghalaya. 93. Dr. M. B. Mitri, Union Christian College, Meghalaya. 94. Dr. J. P. Marak, Union Christian College, Meghalaya. 95. Dr (Mrs.) U. Shilla, Union Christian College, Meghalaya. 96. Mrs. Esther Lianchhawni, Union Christian College, Meghalaya. 97. Dr. Punam Tripathi, Salesian College, Siliguri, West Bengal. 98. Mr. A. Lyngdoh, Union Christian College, Meghalaya. 99. Dr Narottam Gaan, Professor of Political Science, PG Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. 100. Dr. Duryodhan Jena, Nongtalang College 101. Kimberley Nokimbe G. Momin, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

102. Dr. Brinda Bazeley Kharbirymbai, Dept. of Education, NEHU. 103. Athony M Rynjah, Shillong Commerce College 104. Wallamkupar Dkhar, Shillong Commerce College.

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INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS

Banshaikupar L. Mawlong. Convener International Seminar (CC 2015) Union Christian College, Umiam.

Honourable Joint Secretary UGC-NERO, Guest of Honour, Keynote Speaker and resource persons, distinguished guests and Invitees, paper presenters and delegates, a very Good Morning to you all.

Change is a natural phenomenon. However, “climate Change” as a term in academic and policy usage is now taken to mean anthropogenically driven change in Climate. Climate Change knows no national boundaries. It is an Issue of global dimensions. Researches have warned that climate change will produce a sharp upswing followed by a deep plunge into an ecological crisis in the decades to come. The Environmental, economic and political implications of Global warming are profound. Climate change effects will impose significant additional stress on ecological and socio-economic systems.

Besides, the ecological impacts, climate change will pose a major risk to human health and economic safety, especially among poorer communities with high Population densities in areas like river basins and low lying Coastal plains, which are vulnerable to estimate related natural hazards such as storms, floods, and Droughts. Ecosystems – from mountain to ocean, from the poles to the tropics – are undergoing rapid change. Low-lying cities face inundation, foreword fertile Lands are turning to desert, and weather patterns are becoming ever more unpredictable. Worldwide climate Variability will, thus, affect the nations’ social, Economic, and political situations. According to a Study, there will be at least 200 million climate refugees by 2050. Climate change’s impacts (and will) pose a major Challenge to the economic and national security of every nation.

The cost of climate change will be borne by all. We live under the same sky and share the same earth. Climate Change is a responsibility of all earthlings. While technologically advanced

UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE | REPORT CC 2015 11 countries are better prepared for responding to climate change, particularly by developing and establishing suitable Policy, institutional and social capable for dealing with the consequences of climate change. Yet, it is the poor and developing countries that will be hardest hit by climate change related disasters, because they are economically and politically least developed and lack the sound technologies or scientific development to deal with the impacts of climate change. In developing Countries like India, Climate Change is an additional burden because ecological and socioeconomic systems are already facing pressures from rapid population, Industrialization and economic development. However, even the richest nations face the prospect of Economic recession, threats to economic and national Security and a world in conflict over diminishing resources. Developing countries, thus, are the most Vulnerable to climate change impacts because they have fewer resources to adapt: politically, socially, technologically and financially. While our society is in the grip of a dangerous greenhouse gas habit, the Seminar aims to provide a platform for exchanges of Academic researches and pedagogical ideas to enable the developing countries to adapt to the effects of Climate change that are happening now and will worsen in the future. Thank you.

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INAUGURAL ADDRESS

Dr. Mohammad Arif Joint Secretary University Grants Commission-NERO

Prof. Lauchlan Fraser, Dr, Lyndem Principal and Prof. Mawlong, the Coordinator, Foreign and national dignitaries, distinguished scholars, participants, faculty members and staff, media persons and dear students good morning. I am highly thankful to the principal UCC and coordinator for giving me honour and opportunity to speak few words in this august gathering to save the earth for future generation by retaining natural resources as per sustainable level.

Like globalization and IT revolution, environmental issues too have made states across the world highly interdependent today because carbon emission from industrial in one part of the globe may affect other parts. A leakage in a nuclear power in any part of state may create airborne radio-activity throughout the continent and even beyond, for instance, causing serious health hazard, shortage of river water in a state of Africa may lead it to a war with neighbouring states. Uttrakhand and J & K cloud burst and flood in 2013 & 2014.

International panel on climate change (IPCC) defines climate change as a change in the state of the climate that can be identified by changes in the mean and or the variability of its properties and that persists for an extended period, typically decades or longer. It states that climate change may be due to natural internal processes or external forcing, or to persistent anthropogenic changes in the composition of the atmosphere or in land use. However the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) differ from IPCC in that it attributes the change of climate directly or indirectly to human activities that alter the composition of the global atmosphere as can be measured through a pragmatic shift in time and place.

Recent studies by the inter-governmental panel on climate change and the International Energy Agency have suggested that in order to achieve the international goal of limiting global warming to 20C, the world will need to live within a set carbon budget and a significant position to proven global fossil fuel reserves will need to be left in the ground.

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Industrial emissions in different parts of the globe have created a Green House Effect that significantly affected the rise in temperature. When industrial and transport gases, mainly Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrous Oxide and Chloro-floro Carbon (CFCS) are released into the atmosphere, they work like glass in a green house normally built to save plants in very cold climates.These gases in the atmosphere allow solar radiation falling on the earth, but absorb and reflect back to the earth’s surface the long wave infra red part of the radiated solar rays. This way the heat radiated from the earth’s surfaces is trapped, causing tremendous increase in global temperature.

Today however, the global climate is changing, with average temperatures rising across continents and oceans, heat waves becoming more severe and heavy rainfall occurring more often and sea levels rising to precarious levels threatening coastal areas. Higher temperatures are intensifying evaporation and threatening coastal areas. Higher temperatures are intensifying evaporation and lessening coastal area. Higher temperatures are intensifying evaporation and lessening soil moisture, thereby exacerbating droughts. Arctic ice is constantly melting and glaciers are retreating in almost all mountain ranges around the world. Agricultural zones and food production and the balanced distributions of natural and managed ecosystems upon which all societies depend in varying intensities is increasingly getting disrupted by the forces of climate change. Many Island States face the danger of disappearing from the worlds’ map. Further melting down of the ice covers in the high mountains would cause rivers to rise and flood vast areas, causing irreparable devastation on earth. Global Warming result in severe climate change in many parts of the world, causing unprecedented floods, droughts, cyclonic storms and widespread disruption of the ecological system. As few days back we have seen in China and France.

A part from industrial and transport gases, global warming is also caused by uninterrupted deforestation of the earth. In many part of the world forests have been removed for the sake of urbanization and industrialization. Resources from forests are also used for various industries. As a result, all types of trees are cutting down and forest area is decreasing day by day. Tropical rain forests in Brazil are on the wane. Reduction of forest is casing global warming since trees absorb

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Throughout the world, socio-cultural, traditional and economic life remains closely interlinked with the timing and pattern of nature’s delicate web of life. Climate change threatens to disrupt this interspersion and the survival of several sensitive species through alternations in the timing of migrations and the life cycles of plants and animals. Thus, the imminence and ruthlessness of the threats posed by such changes in the global climate is becoming increasingly incontrovertible.

Improved scientific research, rise of environmental movements in many parts of globe and the realizations that these problems rarely respect national borders, have made environmental co- operation an increasingly important aspects of world politics. International agreements have existed for at least 120 years, but they have increased substantially in number in recent decades. These agreements now cover a wide range of issue areas. A number of elegant reports and articles were published including the issues mentioned in the UNDP Human Development Report, the Worlds Bank’s World Development Report and studies of which Turn Down the Heat. Besides, it gets mentioned in the various forums of the UN and other grouping as a part of a ritual. The United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Report projects that climate change will have serious and social impacts which will impede the progress toward their implementations. Climate change is now routinely included in the yearly meetings of the World Economic Forum at Davos as a major environmental risk. Statements and speeches by World leaders keep reminding us of the looming threat of climate change.

One reason which has been put forth by many scholars is that “the mighty political power of the fossil fuel industry has so far been enough to obliterate reason”. The second may be that countries re more concerned with day to day issues. Politicians have to survive and serve the public for short tenures measured in five years time frames. Climate change is not yet “high politics”. Perhaps the most plausible reason could be that no economically viable replacement of fossil fuel for the electricity, industrial house hold, agriculture and transport sectors have been commercialized. It has been theorized that an energy policy based on renewable and carbon free

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Negotiations among nations have not been successful in arriving at one common understanding. On the level of analysis, while the climate change problem is global, the national interests are selfish and local. The first reason is that the interests of the state are paramount. This highlights the reality that sovereign states, that are divided by artificial lines as borders, are more concerned with social and economic issues rather than rising any idealistic action on the ecology which recognises on borders or boundaries. The second reason is that there is no penalty for the defaulters who failed to mitigate and second reason is that there is no penalty for the defaulters who failed to mitigate and reduce emissions as parties to climate treaties. For example Canada has given up idea of meeting the Kyoto target. One reason for Canada failing its legal obligation is that the cost of compliance would be considerable. Another reason is that unlike other agreement such as WTO, the Kyoto Protocol does not punish countries for non compliance. The biggest is the US, has not rectified the protocol as its policy makers feel that developing countries such as China & India where emissions are fast rising- also need to be in the mandated emission reduction mode.

Although the FCCC raised awareness about the problem of climate and helped set the agenda for future negotiations, most agree that it has not led to improvements in emissions. At present, one can only speculate about whether the KYOTO Protocol will lead to substantial emissions reductions. Once again, I thank the organizing committee to organize this international seminar ad hope that during discussion fruitful observations and suggestions will come out that will help in bring out policies by the legislatures and agencies at national and international level to safeguard of climate in the interest of whole World.

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TITLES & PRESENTERS OF EACH OF THE SESSION

Technical Session I (A)

Sub-theme: Global Environmental Change and the impact on the Ecology (A) Chairperson: Prof. Leon Monroe Miller, Tallinn University of Technology. Paper Presentation:

1. Bamboo Ecosystem: An untapped carbon trading resource- Dr. David C. Vanlalfakawma , S.K. Tripathi & F. Lalnunmawia, Mizoram University. 2. Effect of UV-C radiation on growth, pigment content, photosystem II activity and respiration of the cyanobacterium Nostoc muscorum- Tridip Phukan & Mayashree B. Syiem, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong. 3. Effect of temperature on the uptake of Cr (VI) by a Nostoc sp. isolated from a coal mining site in West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya- Susan Moore Warjri & Mayashree B. Syiem- North Eastern Hill University. 4. Butterflies and Climate Change: The Inadvertent Implications and Consequences- Aadarsa V. R. Ram and Ashok Sengupta- Acharya Institute of Technology & Kendriya Vidyalaya, Karnataka. 5. Climatic and Environmental Change and their Impact on Marine and Coastal Eco Systems in South Tamil Nadu- Dr. M. S. Thangam, Associate Professor of History, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. ******* Technical Session I (B) Sub: Global Environmental Change and the impact on the Ecology (B) Chairperson: Dr. Uttam Lal, Sikkim University, Sikkim. 1. An Extensive Investigation into the Influence of Public Green Spaces for the Climate of Bangalore- Rajesh Gopinath and Ramya R, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Acharya Institute of Technology, India 2. Carbon storage in the forests of Upland Meghalaya- B.Nongbri and B.K Tiwari, North Eastern Hill University.

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3. Impacts of Climate change on the forest and vegetation of East Khasi Hills- E. Sumer and G. L. Kharkongor, St. Edmund’s College, Shillong. 4. Climate Change and Ecological Impact on Precipitation Pattern of the Indian Sundarban Region- Papia Guha , Dr. Pritam Aitch and Dr. Gupinath Bhandari, Jadavpur University, Kolkata. 5. Feasibility Analysis for Contribution of Pavement ‘types’ towards Urban Warming and Global Warming- Yateen Lokesh, Rajesh Gopinath, Amit Kumar Mishra, Akansh Patel, Avinash D. & B T Kiran Kumar Sajjan- Acharya Institute of Technology, India. 6. The Effects of Fire and Grazing Interaction on Carbon Sequestration in Grassland Ecosystem of Cherrapunjeee- U. Shilla, Union Christian College, Umiam Khwan, Meghalaya and Prof. B. K. Tiwari, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong. *******

Technical Session II (A) Sub-theme: Ecological Engineering and Environmental Sustainability (A) Chairperson: Prof. Lauchlan Fraser, Thompson Rivers University, Canada.

1. Assessment of Zero Tillage Maize Cultivation Technique Towards Climate Resilient Agriculture- S. Kundu, D. Mandal- Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya & Uttar Dinajpur Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal 2. Neural Network trained ‘Simultaneous Extent Analysis’ as a Logical Tool in Computation of Urban Heat Island Intensity- Vrinda T., Abhijith Anil and Rajesh Gopinath, Ammini College of Engineering, Kerala & Acharya Institute of Technology, India. 3. Conceptualizing “Green Cities”: Making Indian cities environmentally sustainable- Oindrila DattaGupta, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. 4. Promoting Environmental Sustainability in an Economic Way: An Emerging Dimension of Discharging Corporate Social Responsibility- Pradipta Banerjee, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University & Tuhin Kar, Manbhum Mahavidyalaya. 5. Traditional Water Harvesting and Sustainable Development, Baksa, Assam- Bhobesh Daimary, North Eastern Hill University. *******

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Technical Session II (B)

Sub-theme: Ecological Engineering and Environmental Sustainability (B) Chairperson: Prof. D. Parthasarathy, Dept. of Humanities & Social Sciences, IIT, Bombay. 1. Can REDD+ and Ecotourism Coexist? Integrating REDD+ and Ecotourism in Meghalaya: Potential and Implications- Bennathaniel H. Diengdoh , Synod College, Shillong, Lasara M. Lyngdoh, NEHU, Shillong and Tamanna Kalam, Care Earth Trust, Chennai. 2. The contribution of indigenous knowledge of the Khasis in ecosystem management - Iasylloklang Rynjah, Larihun Jeengaph, Michelle Khongwir and Jasmine T. Sawian, St. Edmund’s College 3. Generating Awareness on Green Buildings to combat Climate Change- Charvi Mehta & Puja Gupta, Lady Irwin College, New Delhi. 4. Gender Equality for the Environment: Positioning India - Nivedita Roy, International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, India. 5. Green Chemistry and how it helps to Combat Climate Change- Dr.(Mrs.) Cornelia Mary Lyngdoh, Union Christian College. ******* Technical Session III (A) Sub-theme: Economic Implications of Climate Change

Chairperson: Prof. Ravi P. Bhatia, Retired Professor, Delhi University.

1. Impact of Climate Change on Rural livelihood in Meghalaya- Pynshongdor L. Nongbri, St. Anthony’s College, Shillong. 2. Climate Change: Impact on African Agriculture- Alemu Abota Adare, NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya. 3. Climatic change- its impact on agriculture with special reference to the production of potato in upper shillong area- Athony M Rynjah, Wallamkupar Dkhar, Shillong Commerce College. 4. Economic implication of climatic change on food security in India- Kaveri khound, NEHU,Shillong.

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5. Relationship between Environment and Sustainable Economic Structure: A Comparative Study between Assam and Meghalaya- Ayan Rudra, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai. 6. Impact of climate variability on farming: What the farmers of Meghalaya perceive?- S.M. Feroze, Sao Evalwell Dkhar, Ram Singh, Pynbianglang Marboh , PMN Rani and Koijam Johny Singh, Central Agricultural University, Meghalaya. 7. Economic impacts of climate change on agriculture and food security: Evidence from India- Dr. Ashutosh Dey. Ri-Bhoi College, Nongpoh, Meghalaya. ******* Technical Session III (B) Sub: Contemporary Environmental crisis vis-à-vis Climate Change Chairperson: Dr. Charles Reuben Lyngdoh, Synod College, Shillong.

1. Sensitizing Climate Change and Environmental Attitude for Sustainable Development- R.D.Padmavathy, Tezpur University, Assam. 2. Rural Electrification Through Solar Energy: Stakeholders’ Perspective From Chattisgarh State of India- Meenal Jain , Dr. Meenakshi Mital, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India and Prof. Matt Syal, Professor, Construction Management, School of Planning, Design & Construction, Michigan State University, USA. 3. Climate change and its impact on different sectors of developing countries like India- Dr. Savita Rani and Kavita Devi, Indira Gandhi University, Haryana. 4. Carbonaceous and Water Soluble Inorganic Fractions of Urban Atmospheric Dust in NCR Delhi- Manisha Mishra and Umesh Kulshrestha, Jawaharlal Nehru University. 5. Health risk assessment due to inhalation exposure of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) at pristine site of Delhi- Saurabh Sonwani, P. S. Khillare, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India and D. S. Jyethi, State University of New York, New York, USA. 6. Attitude of Post Graduate Students towards Climate Change- Dr. Yodida Bhutia & Rashmi Mili, North Eastern Hill University. ******

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Day II: 16th October 2015 Technical Session IV (A) Sub-theme: Climate Forced Migration Chairperson: Prof. Sudhir Chella Rajan, Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

1. Climate Refugees and Institutional Responses to their Protection- Fazil Khan, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi. 2. Climate induced Migration and Assam: A Review on Impact of Climate Change in and its Geo-Political consequence in Assam- Dr. Sailajananda Saikia, M.C.College & Dr. Bishmita Medhi, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Geography, Tihu College, Tihu, Assam. 3. Impact of climate change on the migrant and their health- Sunil Sarode, IIPS, & Monoshree Mukherjee, Annamalai University. 4. Phytolith as Climate Bio-Indicator: A Study on micro-fossil from the Archaelogical Excavation of the Neolithic site and modern phytoliths from Khasi Hills, Meghalaya- Dr.Marco M.Mitri and Dr.J.C.P. Marak, Union Christian College. 5. Waste as a Bane to Clean and Green Ecology in India- Dr. Ved Pal Singh Deswal, M.D. University, Haryana. ******* Technical Session IV (B) Sub: Contemporary Environmental crisis vis-à-vis Climate Change

Chairperson: Dr. Mukunda Dev Behera, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.

1. Influence of Vehicular Traffic on 'Urban Warming' and 'Global Warming' for the city of Bangalore- Varuna M., Prakash P., and Anantharama, R.V. College of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka. 2. ICT Development and Validation for Capacity Building of Youth Towards Efficient Energy Management: A Step Towards Climate Change Mitigation Through Sustainable Resource Use- Gagan Preet Kaur , Puja Gupta, Lady Irwin College, and Matt Syal, Michigan State University, USA.

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3. Ethical Response to Climate Change with Reference to the Khasis: Then and Now- Saphimosha W. Blah, St. Mary’s College, Shillong. 4. Application of CCME Water Quality Index in Evaluating the Water Quality Status in Limestone Mining Area of Meghalaya, India- R. Eugene Lamare and Prof. O. P. Singh, North-Eastern Hill University, India. 5. Perception about rainfall variability and its effect on rice farming: A case study in West Jaintia Hills District of Meghalaya- Deotrephy K. Dkhar , S.M. Feroze , Ram Singh , Lala.I.P. Ray and P.M.N. Rani, Central Agricultural University, Meghalaya. ******* Technical Session IV (C) Chairperson: Prof. Mohammed Sharif, Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi. 1. Conservation of Sacred Groves for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation- Chandrakant B. Salunkhe, Post Graduate Center of Botany, Krishna Mahavidyalaya, Rethare (Bk.). 2. Tree Census of Akluj City, Maharashtra, India: A Step towards Conservation of Urban biodiversity in Mitigating Climate Change- S.U. Shinde, N.S. Mali, C.B. Salunkhe and B.V. Khatavkar, Shankarrao Mohite Mahavidyalaya, Post Graduate Center of Botany, Krishna Mahavidyalaya & New English School, Jakhangaon. 3. The exponentiated Gumbel distribution with climate application- Sanku Dey1, Enayetur Raheem2, Saikat Mukherjee3-Department of Statistics, St. Anthony's College, Meghalaya, India, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, USA Department of Mathematics, NIT Meghalaya, Shillong, India. 4. Cry, the Beloved Country: A New Perspective- Dr. Rebecca Lalrintluangi, Union Christian College.

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Technical Session V (A) Sub-theme: Political Dynamics of Climate Change and National Security

Chairperson: Prof. M . Kharbithai, Assam University.

1. Climate Change and Role of Non-State Actors: The Case of the Indigenous Peoples- Smriti Sabbarwal, Centre for International Politics, Organization and Disarmament (CIPOD), in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. 2. Climate Change as a Non-Traditional Security Threat: A Case Study Of Pakistan- Anjali Devi M, Centre for South Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. 3. Climate Change - A threat to National Security of India- Understanding and identifying the key threats to Indian National Security emanating from Climate Change- Pavan Kumar, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. 4. Global Climate Change: National Security Implications for India- Dr. Dasarathi Bhuiyan, Berhampur University, Odisha. 5. Impact of Climate Change on the developing countries- Dr. Brinda Bazeley Kharbirymbai, NEHU & Esther Lalchhiawni, Union Christian College,Umiam Khwan. 6. Exploring the Prophecy of Environmental Decline in the Works of U Soso Tham, V.G.Bareh, B.C. Jyrwa, K. S. Nongkynrih ans Esther Syiem-Ms. A. Khyriem, Union Christian College. ******* Technical Session V (B) Sub: Climate Change Policy

Chairperson: Ms. Anju Sharma, Director, Oxford Climate Policy, United Kingdom.

1. Climate change and Government initiatives in India: The status of Agricultural R&D investment- Dayohimi Rymbai, S.M. Feroze and Koijam Johny Singh, College of Post Graduate Studies, Central Agricultural University. 2. The Climate Change-Migration Nexus: An Anaysis of Climate Forced Migration, Rights of Forced Migrants and Interational Legal Framwork- Geetashree S. Kurup, National Law University, Assam.

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3. A Sustainable Way to Mitigate Ozone Pollution by Reducing Biogenic VOCs through Landscape Management Programme- Pallavi Saxena, School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University. 4. Climate Change and Developing Countries: Concomitant on the countries advancement towards development- Aditya Singh & Shweta Sachdeva, National Law University, Assam. ****** Technical Session VI (A) Sub-theme: Politics of Climate Change.

Chairperson: Dr. Teiborlang Kharsyntiew, Dept. of International Relations, Sikkim Central University, Sikkim.

1. Climate Change: Implications on Food Security on Indigenous Peoples’ in Northeast India- Pfokrelo Kapesa, Jawaharlal Nehru University. 2. Climate Change and Security: Debates, Approaches and Challenges- Saurabh Thakur, Centre for International Politics, Organization And Disarmament (CIPOD), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. 3. Climate Change: Perspectives from India and China- Dr. Robert Mizo, Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi.

4. Diversion of the Brahmaputra: It’s Impacts on Sino-Indian Relations- K. Robinson, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya. 5. The Politics of Climate Change in India- Dr. Duryodhan Jena, Nongtalang College 6. Climate Change: The 21st Century Agenda- A. Lyngdoh, Union Christian College.

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Technical Session VI (B) Sub: The International Politics of Climate Change (B)

Chairperson: Prof. Hayley Stevenson, The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom.

1. Security, Risk and Securitization of Climate Change- Dr Narottam Gaan, Professor of Political Science, PG Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. 2. The Politics of Climate Change: A Study with Reference to the International & National Perspectives- Rajib Bhattacharyya, University Law College & Dr. Malabika Talukdar, NERIM Law College, Assam. 3. Climate Change: Just another Strategic Tool?- Prateek Kapil, Diplomacy and Disarmament Division, CIPOD, SIS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. 4. India and Climate Change- Kimberley Nokimbe G. Momin, Jawaharlal Nehru University. 5. Global 2004 Tsunami and the Ecological Change in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India- Punam Tripathi, Salesian College, Siliguri Campus.

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE SEMINAR

TECHNICAL SESSION –I A

Sub- theme: Global Environmental Change and the impact on the Ecology

Chairperson: Prof. Leon Monroe Miller, Tallinn University of Technology.

“An Eye of the Storm Perpective on Climate Change”- This article argues that culture has always been a means by which humanity has been able to organize human relations. Khasi culture acts as an eco-leader by promoting the referred concept of Human Rights. Khasi Culture is a model of how to resolve the techno economic and self-determination dichotomy because of its ability to integrate three key concepts (Eco leadership, The greening of democratic Principle and critical Approach to Peace Research

Bamboo Ecosystem: An untapped carbon trading resource – Dr. David Vanlalfakawma

* Considering the socio-economic and cultural aspects of bamboo along with its environmental services, particularly the role played by bamboo in mitigating climate change, inclusion of bamboo ecosystems.

Effect of UV-C radiation on growth, pigment content, photosystem II activity and respiration of the cyan bacterium Nostoc muscorum -By Tridip Phukan, NEHU & Mayashree B. Syiem

* Low UV-C radiation exposure initially induces growth temporarily in cyanobacteria due t hermetic effect, but longer duration of radiation exposure highly

* Both cyanobacteria and plants having same kind of photosynthetic machinery show lower photosynthesis under high dose of UV radiation.

* Global warming and ozone depleting substances should be lowered, otherwise whole food chain will be compromised because of the dependence of all life on photosynthesis.

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Effect of temperature on the uptake of Cr (VI) by a Nostoc Sp. Isolated from coal mining site in West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya- Susan Moore Warjri & Mayashree B. Syiem, NEHU

* Coal extraction is one of the major activities in the State. Mine active or abandoned gradually disperse the toxic effect of heavy metals to living organisms directly or indirectly through the food chain.

* Ideal pH and temperature for this isolate was found to be 8 & 30 C respectively.

* Using cyanobacteria as bioremediatiors is still a field of interest. They could be used to immobilize such contaminants.

Butterflies and Climate Change: The Inadvertent Implications and Consequences - Aadarsa V.R. Ram & Ashok Sengupta

- * Highlighted the effects of climate change on the distributions of butterflies at large special scales by showing shifts of species to higher latitudes and elevatins, hence temperature as a parameter was found to be an important factor for butterfly species.

- * Climate change affect the life cycle, flight times, essential bio-interactions and ultimately the survival.

******* Technical Session I (B) Sub: Global Environmental Change and the impact on the Ecology (B)

Chairperson: Dr. Uttam Lal, Sikkim University, Sikkim.

Prof. Mohammad Sharif, Jamia Milia Islamia University whose paper Climate Change Impact on Stream flows at Bhakra envisages that changes in the climate would create an attention in the streamflow patterns in the Setluj River basin, which in turn is likely to affect future water availability at Bhakra.

This first session kicked start with the paper, An Extensive Investigation into the Influence of Public Green Spaces for the climate of Bangalore, a joint paper by Rajesh Gopinath and Ramya R, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Achanya Institute of Technology,

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India, which enunciates the use of “Park Cool Index” to combat global ad urban warming. Here, emphasis is made on the role and importance of ‘Public Green Spaces’ Which be befit the neighbouring surroundings.

This was followed by another joint venture of B. Nongbri and B.K. Tiwari, NEHU, which aims to investigate the micro- level carbon stock variations as influenced by the forest type in their paper, Carbon Storage in the Forest Of Upland Meghalaya.

An exciting twist to the session came from a paper on, Feasibility Analysis for contribution of Pavement ‘types’ towards Urban Warming and Global Warming by Yateen Lokesh, Rajesh, Gopinath, Amit Kumar Mishra, Akash Patel, Avinash Dand B.T. Kiran Kumar Sajjan Acharya Institute of Technology, India, with a clear- cut demarcation between concrete and asphalt surfaces, with the former being comparatively better than the latter to control urban and global warming.

The last paper in this session was by U. Shilla, UCC, Umiam Khwan, Meghalaya and Prof. B.K. Tiwari, NEHU, Shillong, The Effect of Fire and Grazing Interaction on carbon Sequestration in Glassland Ecosystem of Cherrapunjee where Shilla deliberated on the adverse impact of five and grazing on the surrounding environment.

******* TECHNICAL SESSION II A Sub theme: Ecological Engineering and Environmental Sustainability Chairperson : Prof Lauchlan Fraser. Assessment of Zero Tillage Maize Cultivation Technique Towards Climate Resilient Agriculture -S Kundu, D Mandal. Planting Technique 1 (Zero Tillage maize cultivation without mulching) and Planting Technique 2 (Zero Tillage maize cultivation with organic mulching) had added advantage over Farmers’ practice (General method of cultivation of hybrid maize). Highest number of cab length was associated with T 3 (Planting technique2) and least with farmers’ practice (T 1). Considering economies of production of maize, T 3 (Planting technique 2) was found to be superior with UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE | REPORT CC 2015 28 respect to Net return and B/Cratio (1.80) over t 2 (Planting technique 1) and Farmers’ practice (T1). As far as grain yield of maize was concerned, there was a yield advantage of 44.38% with T 3 (Planting technique 2) and 30.05% with Zero tillage method over farmers’ practice (T1)

Neutral Network trained ‘ Simultaneous Extent Analysis’ as a Logical Tool in Computation of Urban Heat Island Intensity- Vrinda T., Abhijith Anil & Rajesh Gopinath

The aim of the present paper was to investigate the feasibility of predicting the Urban Heat Island Intensity (UHII) using the dataset collected. In order to provide a scientific basis to facilitate better understanding of this Urban facilitate better understanding of this urban phenomenon and its mitigative measures, the current study introduces an approach on how to calculate UHII with more precision and accuracy. In this study, UHII was predicted with the aid of Neural Network trained S-E-A using the dataset collected from a Rural and Urban location of Bangalore.

Conceptualizing “Green Cities” : Making Indian cities environmentally sustainable- Oindrila Datta Gupta J.N.U. primarily stressed at the relation between cities and climate change in urban century, the role of Indian Government and local bodies to walk the green path.

- * Rapid urbanization makes cities site of opportunities and challenges.

- * Cities and environmental problems are interlocked. Going green is in vague today. Green cities often becomes daunting task for emerging economies.

Traditional Water Harvesting and Sustainable Development, Baksa, Assam - Bhobesh Daimary NEHU

Traditional water harvesting emerged in various region where there is shortage of water for cultivation and for its uses. The proper functioning and management by the committee is a need of all time for the region and the availability of water is important for the cultivation and generation of rural economy thus supporting the region.

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Technical Session II (B)

Sub-theme: Ecological Engineering and Environmental Sustainability (B)

Chairperson: Prof. D. Parthasarathy, Dept. of Humanities & Social Sciences, IIT, Bombay. Prof D. Parthasarathy, Dept of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT, Bombay, whose paper, Cross- Scale Institutional Linkages in Climate change Responses: Challenges for India, a collaborative effort with Yash Shethia and N.C. Narayanan, India Institute of Technology, Bombay, is an eye-opener on the problems and challenges of cross-scale linkages. Also, policy- suggestions are made to enhance state and institutional capabilities to deal with climate change impacts by increasing the efficiency of cross-institutional linkages and identifying new research needs.

The paper, Can REDD + and Ecotourism Co-exist? Integrating REDD+ and Ecotourism in Meghalaya: Potential and Implications by Bennathainel H. Diengdoh, Synod College, Shillong, Lsara M. Lyngdoh, NEHU and Tamanna Kalam, Care Earth Trust, Chennai, aims to evaluate the potential for integrating REDD+ (Reducing Emission from Deforestation ) and Eco tourism in Meghalaya and elucidate possible ways in which the two could be merged, along with the possible benefits, disadvantages and caveats.

ICT Development and Validation for Capacity Building of Youth towards Efficient Energy Management: A step towards climate change Mitigation though Sustainable Resource use by Gagan Preet Kaur, Puja Gupta, Lady Irvin College and Matt Sayal, Michigan State University, USA discusses curriculum analysis, followed by pre-intervention outcomes with respect to sample’s knowledge, perception towards climate change, energy management and energy auditing skills. Strategies are used in designing and administration of the capacity-building programme comprising of aids blended with educational technology in an information- sharing made of instruction.

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Gender Equality for the Environment Positioning India by Nivedita Roy, Master of population Studies, IIPS and Dr. Aparajita Chaterjee assesses gender equality for the environment through calculating Environment and Gender Index on India and 22 States out of 29 have been considered for calculation. India portrays good governance but in terms of basic livelihood and gender equality in education, participation and fundamental rights, the performance is comparatively weak.

Dr. (Mrs) Comelia Mary Lyngdoh, UCC in her paper Green Chemistry and how it helps to combat climate change lays emphasis on Green Chemistry as a pure and powerful branch of Chemistry which deals with reducing or stopping the threats of day to day life and the environment at large.

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TECHNICAL SESSION III A Sub-theme : Economic Implications of Climate Change. Chairperson : Prof. Ravi P Bhatia Impact of Climate Change on Rural livelihood in Meghalaya - Pynshongdor L. Nongbri St Anthony’s College.

In response to the problem this paper resolved to develop a System of rice Intensification and introduction of concentrated feeds using locally available resources among the livestock farmers. The impact of climate change will increase the challenge of ongoing poverty alleviation efforts in Meghalaya and in the country as a whole. Demonstrates the immediate need for an acknowledgement and improved understanding of vulnerabilities so that appropriate adaptation measures can be implemented.

Climate change - its impact on agriculture with special reference to the production of potato in Upper Shillong area.- Anthony M Rynjah & Wallamkupar Dkhar, Shillong College.

- * Upper Shillong agricultural activities is mainly focus on potato production

- * Variables taken under study are temperature, humidity, rainfall, yield of potato.

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Economic Implication of Climatic change of food security in India - Kaveri Khound, NEHU

The prime objective of the present paper is to highlight the impact of climatic change on agriculture and food security. The paper attempts in identifying the things of serious concerns of climate change for the Indian agriculture and puts forward certain recommendations to mitigate the problem of climate change on food security (access by all people at time to enouh food for an active and healthy life). Climate change have undermined progress in alleviation of poverty and food insecurity and the impact of climate change on agriculture ill increase incidence, depth and persistence of poverty & food insecurity.

Relationship between Environment and Sustainable Economic Structure – A comparative study between Assam and Meghalaya – Ayan Rudra.

This study tries to search about the development situation of two sister states (Meghalaya & Assam) of North East India. The development Index value are increasing in both States but Meghalaya has more development value than Assam. The paper also tries to find out the relationship correlation between environmental gases and some air pollution disease. As found that if noxious gases are increased over the time period human health also degraded in both status.

Impact of climate variability on farming what the farmers of Meghalaya perceive? – S.M. Feroze.

* The annual rainfall has exhibited positive trends during 1976-2007 in Meghalaya but the rainfall has significantly declined during 2008-2013.

* The farmers of the state also perceived that rainfall is decreasing and temperature is rising.

* The case studies revealed that the productivity of rice, ginger, potato and pineapple net negatively affected during the period of low rainfall or droughts on the State.

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Technical Session III (B) Sub: Contemporary Environmental crisis vis-à-vis Climate Change Chairperson: Dr. Charles Reuben Lyngdoh, Synod College, Shillong.

The third session started with the delineation of Sensitizing Climate Change and Environmental Attitude for Sustainable Development by R.D. Padmavathy, Tezpur University, Assam, which highlights on the impact of climate change on the natural, economic, social, environment and human health in India and also, identifies the attitude level of present post-graduate students.

The second paper was a dynamic paper on Rural electrification through Solar Energy: Stakeholders Perspective from Chhattisgarh State of India by Meenal Jain, Dr. Meenakshi Mital, Lady Irvin College, University of Delhi, New Delhi and Prof. Matt Sayal, Professor, Construction Management, School of Planning Design and Construction, Michigan State University, USA. This paper elucidates on how the Government has taken steps, initiated policies at both the National and the State levels for promoting renewable energy and making the stakeholders aware of the benefits. Yet, it is found as in the case of Chhattisgarh, there is a gap between the policies and the actual scenario.

The third paper of this session was on Carbonaceous and Water Soluble Inorganic Fractions of Urban Atmospheric Dust in NCR, Delhi by Manisha Mishra and Umesh Kulshrestha, J.N.U. which presents how the interaction of carbonaceous and inorganic aerosol fractions with mineral dust influence the optical properties of the atmosphere and their respective abundance at three sites in the National Capital Region of Delhi. Also, this abundance in atmospheric dusts vis-à-vis local soil is an effective indicator of anthropogenic source influence.

Health risk assessment due to inhalation exposure of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHS) at pristine site of Delhi, a collaborative venture of Saurabh Sonwani, P.S. Khillare, JNU, New Delhi and D.S. Jyethi, State University of New York, New York, USA draws the attention of the audience towards the health risk factors of PAHS control in the ambient air of Delhi.

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The last paper of this session, Influence of Vehicular Traffic on ‘Urban Warming and Global Warming for the city of Bangalore by Vasuna M. Prakesh. P, and Anartharama, R.V. College of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka presents the profound impact of vehicular sector in elevating ambient air temperature in Urban areas and also, highlights the difference between urban warming and global warming with the benevolence of statistical analytical tools.

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Chaired: by Prof Mohammed Sharif Jamia Milia Islamia University.

Conservation of Sacred Groves for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation- Chandrakant B Sulankhe.

The Sacred Groves represent Indian culture and religious tradition of in-situ conservation of biological diversity. The cultural heritage and forest vegetation of sacred groves are complementary to each other. The aged trees in the sacred groves acts as a major sink of Carbon dioxide and can reduce the adverse effects of global warming and climate change. Therefore, maintaining and restoring of sacred grove forests is an essential insurance policy to safeguard from severe effects on climate change.

The Exponentiated Gumbel Distribution with Climate Change Application- Sanku Dey, St. Anthony’s College

The paper explains the various properties and methods of the unknown parameters of exponential Gumbel distribution from the frequentist point of view. The potentiality of the model is analysed by using flood data and finally the concept of return period is used to predict the occurrence of flood in future. The article provides explicit expressions for the quantities, moments, conditional moments, hazard rate, mean residual lifetime, mean deviation about mean and mediam, various entropies and order statistics.

Cry, The Beloved Country: A New Perspective- Dr. Rebecca Lalrintluangi U.C.C.

The paper is based on the novel of Alan Paton, a South African Literature. The article expresses the author’s love for his country and the concern for the land. It also described the tired and over

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Tree census of Akliy City, Maharashtra, India: A step Towards Conservation of Urban Bio- diversity in Mitigating Climate Change. – S.U. Shinde

The paper explains the importance of trees and the mismanagement and improper planning. The present paper also explores existing tree diversity and its composition inhabiting Akliy city of Maharashtra which will certainly help to focus policies and investments aimed at protecting and managing trees in and around the city to strengthen urban livelihood, improve urban environment and to combat climate change effects.

Phytolith & Diatoms as Bio-indicators: A study on microfossils evidences from the Archaeological Excavation of the Neolithic Site & Present Vegetation Cover From Khasi – Hills, Meghalaya- Dr Mitri M & Dr Marak J.P.

The paper presented the probable palace- climatic conditions of the Lum-sohpetneng area about 1400-3170 B.P. (Before Present) with the help of micro-fossil remains of the vegetation cover them and a comparative analysis are made with the existing vegetation cover in the area. They concluded that the phytoliths assemblage data indicate the likely climate variations rather than a linear pattern

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Sub: Contemporary Environmental crisis vis-à-vis Climate Change

Chairperson: Dr. Mukunda Dev Behera, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.

Dr. Mukunde Dev Behera in his paper A Global Indian and North Eastern Regional Perspective delves on how human activities disrupt the climate how nearly all systems on the planet are affected by the impacts of a changing climate, India is vulnerable to those diverse impacts or effects, where many still live in poverty with adequate infrastructure and the NER, with its practice of Jhumming and fragile environment degradation and climate change.

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Saplimosha W. Blah, St Mary’s College, Shillong grabs the attention of the audience by taking a traditional perspective into the impact of climate change on the human and non-human world. There is also a sense of urgency to remind the present generation to have an ethical duty to protect Mother Nature in her work Ethical Response to Climate Change with reference to the Khasis: Then and Now.

Application of CCME Water Quality Index in Evaluating the Water Quality Status in Limestone Mining Area of Meghalaya, India- A joint venture of R. Eugene Lamare and Prof O.P. Singh, NEHU, assesses the surface water quality status in limestone mining area of East Jaintia Hills by adopting the Canadian Council of thimsters of the Environment Water Quality Index (CCME WQI), thereby, revealing poor water quality in this area, which poses to be a threat or an impairment in nature.

The paper Perception about rainfall variability and its effect on rice farming: A case study in West Jaintia Hills District of Meghalaya by Deotrephy K. Dkhar, S.M. Feroze, Ram Singh, Lala I.P. Ray and P.M.N. Rani, Central Agricultural University, Meghalaya analyses the effect of rainfall variability on the socio-economic perspective of the rice-growers in West Jaintia Hills and the need for Government initiatives to improve their lot.

Dr. Yodida Bhutia and Rashmi Mili, NEHU in their paper Attitude of Post Graduate students towards Climate Change emphasise on spreading awareness, inculcating proper knowledge and the urgent need for the educated growing individuals to have a moral responsibility and duty to protect and to conserve the environment. It is found that female students show a deep concern for climate change.

Application of CCME water quality index in evaluating the water quality status in Limestone mining area of Meghalaya, India – R. Eugene Lamare and O.P Singh: The surface water quality status in limestone mining areas of East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya was analysed and found to be poor in quality due to the presences of high concentration of sulphate, total hardness, high level of electrical conductivity, turbidity and calcium.

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Perception about rainfall variability and its effects on rice farming: A case study in west Jaintia hills District of Meghalaya- The author reported that due to decrease and changes in the rainfall pattern there was a declined in rice production and supply of drinking water in the villages of Thadlaskein block of West Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya.

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Technical Session V Sub: Climate Change Policy

Chairperson: Ms. Anju Sharma, Director, Oxford Climate Policy, Oxford, United Kingdom.

This session is an eye-opener to the challenges faced in order to reconcile the National and the international priorities in the climate change context.

Climate Change and Government initiatives in India: The status of Agricultural R&D investment- Dayohimi Rymbai, S.M. Feroze and Koijam Johny Singh, College of Post Gradute Studies, Central Agricultural University. This paper aims to address three inter-related issues- the increase in the annual temperature, how to counteract the negative impact of climate change and how the farming community resorted to adaptation strategies coupled with Government intervention.

Geetashree S. Karup, National Law University, Assam in her paper The Climate change- migration Nexus: An Analysis of climate forced Migration, Rights of Forced Migrants and International Legal Framework provides a comprehensive overview of Climate change- migration nexus and an insight into a law called “Soft Law”. Other key issues- the forced migration of people (in the context of India), the state policy responses concerning the issue at the international level, the human rights implication of climate change and forced migration, the standing of international law and policy orientations are taken into consideration.

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Aditya Singh and Shewta Sachdeva, National Law University, Assam jointly, focuses on the strategies taken by developing countries regarding equitable common approach towards the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities emphasising on their policies of climate change, in their paper Climate Change and Developing Countries: Concomitant on the countries advancement towards development.

A sustainable way to mitigate Ozone pollution by reducing biogenic VOCS through landscape management programme – Dr. Pallavi Saxena: Biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) are excreted from trees, an investigation on four different types of trees viz. Dalbergia sissoo, Butea monosperma, Mangifera indica and Azadirachta indica. The result suggested that Mangifera indica and Azadirachta indica were more suitable for planting as they can mitigate Ozone pollution and can be used as in greenbelt development programmes.

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Technical Session VI

Sub: The International Politics of Climate Change (B)

Chairperson: Prof. Hayley Stevenson, The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

In her paper Climate Change and the Deliberative Divide Prof. Hayley confronts the threat of climate change by depending on bridging the gap between global and local debates about this phenomenon while envisaging a positive outcome from the 2015 Paris summit, yet there is a possibility that the states will come to an agreement that will merely ‘institutionalize unsustainability’ by setting politically realistic targets that fail to shift societies away from unsustainable practices and processes. There is a need to have more nuanced democratic debates at the local level.

Prateek Kapil, Diplomacy and Disarmament Division, CIPOD, SIS, JNU, New Delhi, poses a query Climate Change: Just another Strategic Tool? This paper analyses climate change as another variable of strategic competition between countries.

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The paper The Politics of Climate Change: A Study with reference to the International and National Perspectives by Rajib Bhattacharyye, University Law College and Dr. Mabika Talukdar, NERIM Law College, Assam, aims to look at the topic from a political point of view, examines mechanisms of co-operation to fight against climate change and how this topic is dealt with on a global scale.

India and Climate Change – Kimberley Nokimbe G. Momin: The effects of climate change can have a catastrophic consequence for all and India being a developing country is the fourth largest emitter of GHG into the atmosphere. Although being part of BASIC group which are concerned about the ill effects of climate change but India still manages to play the major influential role in the international climate change negotiations.

Global 2004 Tsunami and the Ecological Change in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India – Punam Tripathi: The paper explores the impact and changes brought about by the earthquake and the South-East Tsunami on 26th December, 2004 that has brought about the changes to the shoreline, death of the mangrove stands, loss of forest cover and destruction of the corals along the coastline of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR (CC 2015)

Chief Patron Dr. S. R. Lyndem Principal.

CONFERENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE:

Dr. C. Lyngdoh Member Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Parliamentary Secretary i/c. of Agriculture, Food and Civil Supply, Govt. of Meghalaya.

Prof. Leon Monroe Miller Tallinn University of Technology (TUT), Estonia.

Prof. B. Myrboh Pro-Vice Chancellor, North Eastern Hill University.

Prof. L. K. Jha Dept. of Environmental Studies, North Eastern Hill University.

Dr. Teiborlang Kharsyntiew Dept. of International Relations, Sikkim Central University.

Mr. A. R. Myrthong. Chairman, Governing Body.

Mr. E. D. Karunakaran Vice- Principal, Union Christian College.

CONFERENCE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:

Convenor Banshaikupar L. Mawlong, Deptt.of Political Science. Joint Convenor Dr. S. K. Singh, Co-ordinator, IQAC.

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MEMBERS

Dr. C. J. Thomas: Deputy Director, Indian Council of Social Science Research, ICSSR-NERC.

Dr. J. W. Lyngskhor Dept. of Economics

Dr. R. M. Manih: Dept. of Chemistry.

Dr. V. Kalita: HoD Botany.

Dr. S. Pio: HoD Geography.

Dr. A. Malhotra: HoD Chemistry.

Ms. A. G. Paul: HOD Zoology.

SUB-COMMITTEES

a. RECEPTION COMMITTEE Convener- Mr. J. Mathew Members: Dr. M. B. Mitri, Mr. L. Pachau , Dr. T. Chand, Mr. R. Wahlang, Mrs. Sica Lyngdoh and Ms. R. Kharpuri

b. TRANSPORT AND SIGHTSEEING COMMITTEE Convener.-Dr. A. Malhotra Members: Dr. R. M. Manih- Member, Dr. J. C. P. Marak & Mr. B. Mawlein.

c. REFRESHMENT COMMITTEE Convener.- Mr. J. Kharbuki. Member.- Mr. M. Pohleng.

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d. CULTURAL COMMITTEE Convener- Dr. M.Chand Members: Dr. R. Lalrintluangi, Ms. B. R. Lyngdoh and Ms. A. Khyriem

e. HALL AND SEATING ARRANGEMENT: Convener.-Mr. V. Eswar Members: Mr. E. Rymmai, and Mr. K. Kharshandy

f. PA System Committee: Mr. Jonestar L. Nonglait, Mr. A. Sawkmie.

g. ACCOMODATION: Mr. S. Sohlang and Mr. K.Sarma.

h. DECORATIONS COMMITTEE: Ms. R. Thabah, Ms. I. Warjri, Ms. I. Sahkhar, Ms. I Dkhar, Ms. I. Mawlong and Mr .D. Nongsiang

i. RAPPORTEUR TEAM: Dr. J. S. Wahlang, Ms. A. B Lyndem, Ms. R. Thabah, Ms. U. Shilla and Ms. D. P. A. Sawian

j. Finance Committee Convener- Mr. K. Jyrwa Member.-Mr. A. Nongbsap & the Convener.

Dated: 8th December 2015.

Banshaikupar Lyngdoh Mawlong Dr. S.R. Lyndem Convener Principal International Seminar (CC 2015) Union Christian College Union Christian College Pin-793122, Meghalaya, India Email- [email protected] Website-http://www.uccollegemeghalaya.ac.in

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No. AA/162/01/2015-737 ~91 di>nctd / Ministry of External Affairs

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South Block, New Delhi September 07,2015

To, Union Christian College [Kind Attn: Dr. SzyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBAR Lyndem, Principal] Meghalaya Email: [email protected]

Subject: Political clearance for organising International Seminar on "Climate Change Impact on Developing Countries" from October 15-17, 2015 at Meghalaya.

Sir,

Please refer to your letter dated April 30, 2015 on the subject mentioned above.

2. This Ministry has no objection from political angle for the proposed event with foreign participants (as per list attached) as stated in your aforesaid communication, subject to clearance of Ministry of Home Affairs and the Nodal Ministry.

3. The foreign participants may please be advised to enclose copies of letter of invitation from the organizer in India and this Ministry's political clearance as well as MHA's clearance while applying for visa with the Indian Mission/Post abroad.

(Ms. RKAulakh) Section Officer (Coordination) Tel: 011-23017223

Copy to:

i) Ministry of Home Affairs [Kind Attn: Shri T. Srinivasan, SO (Cc)L Foreigners Division, NDCCBuilding II, Jai Singh Road, New Delhi (Fax: 23438058).

Himalayan College Initiative- Faculty Development Program Interim Report 2016

Interim Report Himalayan College Initiative (HCI)

Faculty Development Program 2016

Organised by: Union Christian College, Meghalaya (India)

Dated: 27th-30th September 2016

Funded by: United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (Hong Kong)

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Acknowledgement

The Himalayan College Initiative is an initiative of Union Christian College and United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia to facilitate Enhanced Teaching, Learning, and Research among the young and budding teaching faculty of the Christian Colleges in North-east India, Nepal and Bhutan. It is designed and meant to inculcate research aptitude and the necessary teaching skills to enable the young faculty to cope with the needs of today’s classroom environment. It is aimed at producing and promoting ‘whole person education’ in the Christian Colleges in the region that will serve the needs of the Country, the region and the society at large.

First and foremost, I would like to thank the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (Hong Kong) for providing the Financial Grant for the Project and many other projects in the past. The Project Coordinator also thanks the Heads of the Institutions of the Fourteen Christian Colleges for the support and cooperation in sending their faculties to the Program. I would also place on record the support and contribution of all the forty teaching faculty who participated in the program with zeal, dedication and sincerity. A mention must also be made of the inspiration, support, and guidance extended by the Principal of the College, Dr. S. R. Lyndem for the Project. Finally, I express our sincere gratitude to the students’ Volunteer and Members of the Organizing Team without their cooperation and hard work the program would not have been successful.

Banshaikupar L. Mawlong. Project Coordinator Himalayan Colleges Initiative Union Christian College Meghalaya www.uccollegemeghalaya.ac.in

Dated: 13th December 2016

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Contents:

I. Brief Profile of Union Christian College II. About the Himalayan Colleges Initiative (HCI) III. HCI Faculty Development Program Report 2016  Name of institution  Project title  Year United Board Grant was given  Venue  Date  No of Participating Colleges  No. of Participants  Details of the Program  List of Resource Persons  List of Participants IV. Reflections from the Project Leader V. Financial Report VI. Appendices  Particpants’ Feedback  Photos  Audit Report

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I. Union Christian College

Beneath the cloud-capped hills, amidst luxuriant woodlands and surrounded by the shimmering waters of the , lays an idyllic conclave of houses and buildings that make up one of the unique educational institutions in the North Eastern region - the Union Christian College, popularly known by its acronym, UCC.

Jutting out into the Umiam Lake like a mini-peninsula, the sprawling campus of the UCC sported tree-lined avenues, hedges of forget-me-nots, patches of greenery and quiet roofs beneath huge stately trees whose leaves flutter incessantly in the caresses of the gentle breeze. It was as quiet and tranquil as one wishes it to be an ideal setting for young minds to gather precious gems of knowledge.

However, the place was once a wild land, stuck in timelessness, until a seed for its destiny was sown by the high ideals of its founding fathers. It was on 22nd September, 1936 that a group of representatives from various missions in Assam met in Shillong to consider the organization of a council of churches in the erstwhile undivided Assam. One year later on the 23rd September 1937, that a committee to set up a college was formed. It included Rev. T. E. Pugh, J.M. Forbes, Rev. J. J. M. Nichols Roy and Rai Bahadur D. Ropmay, with Dr. Victor Hugo Sword as its Chairman and Treasurer.

It really was remarkable that with a humble sum of just Rs. 8475/-, one of the most renowned Colleges in the region was established. It was after a long awaited beginning of the College could see the light of day on Friday, the 14th of August, 1952, the day which the College celebrates as its foundation day every year.

It was notable that in retrospect, this College which was started with just one student could have grown to what it is today. Today, Union Christian College is a “minuscule North East'' embracing a diverse and complex multi-cultural ethos where ideals, perceptions and aspirations vary. Within the framework of such diversity the only way equity can be ensured is to make UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE 4

Himalayan College Initiative- Faculty Development Program Interim Report 2016 good quality education available to all in an ambit of natural physical space, the teaching- learning process, the strong presence of the Chapel, the calendar of events, good teacher students relationship - all of which provide a conducive ambience that is most beneficial for the spiritual growth of the stakeholders.

This is evident in the community and diversity of its inmates who break out of their insularity while still retaining their distinct identity, as also display their creative talents, organizational and leadership skills. A perusal of the list of its alumni will reveal that such a value-education incorporates both change and continuity, and leads to an all-round development of the students and prepares them to be responsible members of society at large.

64 years hence, the College is steadily progressing and growing from day to day. From a little acorn, it is now a towering oak, making steadfast progress on all fronts living up to its motto 'Come to the living water' quenching the thirst of all those who had come to seek wisdom and knowledge within its hallowed grounds. The College has had a fascinating run. It is still on the path laid down by its founding fathers keeping their vision and striving ever onward.

“Little is much when God is in it…”

Dr. S. R. Lyndem Principal

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II. The Himalayan Colleges Initiative for Faculty Development for Enhanced Teaching, Learning, and Research

In perusal of the United Board’ sponsored Consultancy Meeting of North East India Christian Colleges which was held on 27th -28th August 2015, Union Christian College with the support of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (Hong Kong) started the faculty development project entitled “The Himalayan Colleges Initiative” to bring Christian educators from Nepal and Bhutan to the UCC and other Christian colleges in the NE for faculty development, training and fellowship.

The purpose of the Project is to promote the professional development and renewal of faculty members and to foster a climate for innovation in teaching and learning during the aftermath of the earthquake when normal operating of college life may not be possible. Faculties from Nepal and Bhutan will be invited to the Northeast for in-residence training and working together at Union Christian Colleges and the other institutions that participated in the Consultancy Meeting in August 2015.

Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) are especially important in adapting faculty members to their changing roles in initiating and setting the directions for curricular changes. A Faculty Development Programme (FDP) is designed to train and develop professionals in entrepreneurship development so that they can act as resource persons in guiding and motivating young person towards their career.

The FDPs provide inputs on process and practice of entrepreneurship development, communication and inter-personal skills, creativity, problem solving, achievement motivation training, inputs on resource and knowledge industries. The training methodology includes case studies, group discussion, games and simulation exercise, field visits and classroom lectures.

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III. HCI Faculty Development Program Report 2016

a) Name of institution: Union Christian College, Meghalaya (India). b) Project title: Himalayan College Initiative for Faculty Development Program c) Year United Board Grant was given: July 2016. d) Venue: Union Christian College, Shillong. e) Date: 27th-30th September 2016. f) No of Participating Colleges: Fourteen (14). g) No. of Participants: Forty (40). h) Details of the Program:

Date Time (IST) Program Resource person 1000 Inauguration 1130- 1300 Teaching Methodology Dr. Radha Mohan 27 Sept 1400-1530 Effective Teaching I Dr. M. Spurgeon 1600-1730 Micro-Teaching Dr. Radha Mohan 0915-1115 Classroom Management Dr. Jeyakar Chellaraj 1115-1300 Motivation Skills Dr. Jeyakar Chellaraj 28 Sept 1400-1530 Effective Teaching II Dr. M. Spurgeon 1600-1730 Inter-personal Relationship Dr. Jeyakar Chellaraj 0915-1115 Personality Development Dr. M. Spurgeon 29 Sept 1115-1300 Communication Skills Dr. Jeyakar Chellaraj 1400-1530 Micro-Teaching Participants 1600-1730 Micro-Teaching Participants 0915-1115 Communication Skills Dr. Jeyakar Chellaraj 30 Sept 1115-1300 Motivation Skills Dr. Jeyakar Chellaraj 1300 Valedictory Function

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i) List of Resource Persons 1) Dr. Jeyakar Chellaraj, Former Principal, Bishop Heber College, Trichi. 2) Dr. Radha Mohan, Former Principal, Rajalakshmi College of Education, Chennai. 3) Dr. M. Spurgeon, Associate Professor, Madras Christian College. j) List of Participants

Sl. Name of the College Name of participant Email id No

1. Thomas Jones Synod 1) Smt. Unique.G. Lamare [email protected] College, Meghalaya 2) Smt. Annarica Thma [email protected]

2. Japfu Christian 3) Ms. Thepfusatuou Pienyu [email protected] College, Kigwema, Nagaland. 4) Mr. Renthungo Odyuo [email protected]

3. Synod College, 5) Ms. V.G. Wahlang [email protected] Meghalaya 6) Ms. P.G.Boney [email protected]

4. Salesian College, 7) Ms. Sulata Mukhia [email protected] Sonada, Darjeeling, West Bengal 8) Ms. Fatima Lepcha [email protected] [email protected]

5. Don Bosco College, 9) Dr. Huidrom Imobi Singh [email protected] Maram, Manipur

10) Miss. D. Matia [email protected]

6. St. Anthony’s 11) Ms. D.K. War [email protected] College, Shillong, Meghalaya 12) Ms. Icydora [email protected] Kharkongor

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7. St. Anthony’s 13) Mr. Banjop Marwein [email protected] College Extension, Meghalaya 14) Ms. Tredarisa Sungoh [email protected]

15) Ms. Mary Passah [email protected]

8. Mairang Presbyterian 16) Mr. Sawbor Rapsang [email protected] Science College, Meghalaya 17) Ms. Hadassah B. H. [email protected] Kharbuddon

9. The Higher and 18) Dr. Rema Chhakchhuak [email protected] Technical Institute, Mizoram

10. Holy Cross College, 19) Dr. Sr. Janet Tellis [email protected] 20) Ms. Elemi Debbarma [email protected]

11. St. Joseph’s College, 21) Mr. Hingba Paul [email protected] Kohima Nagaland 22) Mr. Neizosie O Rhutso [email protected]

12. Khrawsing Christian 23) Ms. Evadondor Sten [email protected] College, Meghalaya

24) Ms. Baiahunlang [email protected] Nongbri

13. Saint Claret College, 25) Dr. (Fr.) Sekar [email protected] Arunachal Pradesh 26) Mr. Henni Rina [email protected]

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14. Union Christian 27) Dr. J. W. Lyngskor - College, Meghalaya 28) Mr. J. Mathew [email protected]

29) Mrs. R. Kharpuri [email protected]

30) Dr. A. Malhotra [email protected]

31) Dr.(Mrs.) C.M. Lyngdoh [email protected]

32) Mrs. E. Lianchhawni [email protected]

33) Mr. A.H. Sawkmie [email protected]

34) Mrs. M. Sebastian [email protected]

35) Mrs. L.S. Lyngdoh [email protected]

36) Miss. P. Umdor [email protected]

37) Mr. D. Nongsiang [email protected]

38) Mr. A. B.S. Kharkongor [email protected]

39) Mr. J. L. Nonglait [email protected]

40) Mr. S. Kharsynteng -

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IV. Reflections from the Project Coordinator Goals: i. To support faculty members in their efforts to maintain competence in their teaching fields by keeping abreast of developments in their own discipline and in disciplines related to their own. ii. To support the faculty member’s professional development and/or provide learning opportunities for students, consistent with the Christian college’s mission as a teaching institution. iii. To keep faculty informed and to foster active discussion of developments in the scholarship of teaching and learning. iv. To encourage thoughtful and effective integration of educational technology into the teaching and learning process. v. Providing centralized leadership for enhancing the effectiveness of teaching and learning at Christian Colleges vi. Providing resources and instructional support to assist faculty and staff in achieving excellence in the teaching/learning process. vii. Responding to immediate and long range instructional needs that are identified by the academic community. Main activities and related results: The Program is an activity based program with the participants taking part in various activities:  Micro-Teaching.  Mock Skills Development activities.  Classroom Management Skills Development activity.  Communication Skills Development Activity  Inter-personal Skills Development Activity and  Devotions. The program success can be gauged from the participants feedback (see appendices I)

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Future directions for the project:  The Project will next organize an in-residence Faculty Development Training for faculties from Bhutan, Nepal and Christian Colleges with a focus on Research Aptitudes Development to be hosted by Salesian College, Sonada & Siliguri in 2017.

 This will be followed by an Evaluation and Assessments Process from the United Board and the Host institutions to the participating Christian Colleges to evaluate and assessed the progress of the faculties who have received the training.

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UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE: UMIAM KHAWAN : MEGHALAYA Proiect: Facultv Development Proqramme 2016 "Himalavan Colleqes lnitiative" Date of Proqramme - 27th September. 2016 to 30th September. 2016

Receipts & Payments Account

Receipts Payments

Opening Balance: Stationery 126350.00 Cash in hand & Bank Nit Accomodation 153472.00 Travel Allowance for Participants 51000.00 Transport 38269.00 Grant-in-aid received from : Organizer's Expenses 28000.00 United Board for Christian Higher College Expenses 20928.00 Education in $sia 523000.00 Expenses for Resource Persons 78435.00 Miscellaneous Expenditure 26546.00

Closing Balance: Cash in hand & Bank Nil

Total Rupees 523000.00 Total Rupees s23000.00

Auditors'Report

We have verified the above Receipts & Payments Account of UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE : UMIAM KHAWAN : MEGHALAYA : Faculty Development Programme 2016 "Himalayan Colleges lnitiative" with the registers & statements only as produced before us and that the information & expalanation given to us and certify that the same is in agreement therewith. For D."ffi:'. Das & AssDciates

HEAD OFFICE : lst Floor, Hotel Utsav Building, Above Chapala Book Stall, Jail Road, Shillong - 793 001, Ph. : 0364-2500444, 2504670 BRANCH OFFICE : 3rd Floor, Girish Bhawan, Opp. lDBl Si.rllding, ABC, G^S. Road, Guwahati - 781005, Cell : 98647-54817 Name of the partners : Debapratim Das (Membership No. 059206), Kishore Baishya (Membership No. : 305230) Himalayan College Initiative- Faculty Development Program Interim Report 2016

Banshaikupar L. Mawlong. Dr. S. R. Lyndem Project Coordinator Principal. Himalayan Colleges Initiative Union Christian College Email: [email protected] Mobile: +918974206428.

Dated: 13th December 2016

UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE 13

Medicinal Plants

Of Herbal Garden

Union Christian College

Author

Vivek Kumar

Union Christian College

Umiam Khwan, Ri- Bhoi District

Meghalaya First Edition: 2017

Copyright ©: Union Christian College, Umiam Khwan, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya.

Price: Rs. 200.00 ISBN: 978-81-933870-0-9

Published By: Union Christian College, Umiam Khwan, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya

Printed at: M/s. Print ‘N’ Publish, Shillong, Meghalaya. CONTENTS

Foreword

About Union Christian College

The Author

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Medicinal plants species account with their uses

References

Photo Gallery

FOREWORD

This Volume has its origin high up in the hills of Meghalaya, North-East India, where the Union Christian College is situated. Established in 1952, the College is homed to the numerous plant species within its campus and especially in its own Herbal Garden. The College greenery provides a tranquil setting and insights on what is one of humanity’s most troubling challenges. This Volume is another feather in the cap of the College and for that I must thank Mr. Vivek Kumar (Independent Researcher and General Secretary, Meghalaya Futurity Society) who has commendably worked in documenting the medicinal plants species conserve within the College Herbal Garden. This Volume is testament to the value that educational institutions have a vital role in inculcating the noble virtues of sound environmental ethics and ecological balance especially in an era where rapid environmental degradation is the order of the day. This Volume showcases some of the important medicinal plants that are housed in the Herbal Garden of the College.

Dr. S. R. Lyndem Principal Union Christian College

ABOUT UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Beneath the cloud-capped hills, amidst luxuriant woodlands and surrounded by the shimmering waters of the Umiam Lake, lays an idyllic conclave of houses and buildings that make up one of the unique educational institutions in the North Eastern region - the Union Christian College, popularly known by its acronym, UCC.

Jutting out into the Umiam Lake like a mini-peninsula, the sprawling campus of the UCC sported tree- lined avenues, hedges of forget-me-nots, patches of greenery and quiet roofs beneath huge stately trees whose leaves flutter incessantly in the caresses of the gentle breeze. It was as quiet and tranquil as one wishes it to be an ideal setting for young minds to gather precious gems of knowledge. However, the place was once a wild land, stuck in timelessness, until a seed for its destiny was sown by the high ideals of its founding fathers. It was on 22nd September, 1936 that a group of representatives from various missions in Assam met in Shillong to consider the organization of a council of churches in the erstwhile undivided Assam. One year later on the 23rd September 1937, that a committee to set up a college was formed. It included Rev. T. E. Pugh, J.M. Forbes, Rev. J. J. M. Nichols Roy and Rai Bahadur D. Ropmay, with Dr. Victor Hugo Sword as its Chairman and Treasurer. In 1941, the Assam Christian Council communicated with the other affiliated-member churches to generate funds for the noble project, and was assured of receiving four annas (25 paise) from each member, as well as other special gifts. Dr. Sword was entrusted with the task of procuring a suitable site for the proposed college on 28th August 1948. His pleas to the Baptist Church to provide the Guwahati campus which had 22 acres of land was turned down because of the financial burden it would incur. It was at this juncture that providence took a hand when the then Syiem of Mylliem, Sati Raja offered to donate 900 acres of land on lease. It really was remarkable that with a humble sum of just Rs. 8475/-, one of the most renowned Colleges in the region was established. It was after a long awaited beginning of the College saw the light of day on Friday, the 14th August, 1952, the day which the College celebrates as its foundation day every year. It was notable that in retrospect, this College which was started with just one student could have grown to what it is today. The first student, Gasperley Marwein hailing from West Khasi Hills was joined by Onershing Q. Marak from Garo Hills, YasathungLotha from Nagaland, Miss Alice Laurence from Jorhat, Tekachangt Ao Changki from Nagaland, Sanmonger Ao Changki from Nagaland, Plausing. K. Marak from Garo Hills, A.S. Tuisem from Ukhrul, Manipur, Samuel Hembrom from Goalpara, Assam, Wilfred Goldsmith from Jorhat, Assam and Elphinstone R.Marak from Garo Hills. Today, Union Christian College is a “minuscule North East'' embracing a diverse and complex multi-cultural ethos where ideals, perceptions and aspirations vary. Within the framework of such diversity the only way equity can be ensured is to make good quality education available to all in an ambit of natural physical space, the teaching-learning process, the strong presence of the Chapel, the calendar of events, good teacher students relationship - all of which provide a conducive ambience that is most beneficial for the spiritual growth of the stakeholders. This is evident in the community and diversity of its inmates who break out of their insularity while still retaining their distinct identity, as also display their creative talents, organizational and leadership skills. A perusal of the list of its alumni will reveal that such a value-education incorporates both change and continuity, and leads to an all-round development of the students and prepares them to be responsible members of society at large. 64 years hence, the College is steadily progressing and growing from day to day. From a little acorn, it is now a towering oak, making steadfast progress on all fronts living up to its motto 'Come to the living water' quenching the thirst of all those who had come to seek wisdom and knowledge within its hallowed grounds. The College has had a fascinating run. It is still on the path laid down by its founding fathers keeping their vision and striving ever onward.

“Come to the Living Water”

THE AUTHOR

The author is an ardent learner and passionate researcher with immense love for nature. He cares about environment a lot and is very much interested in plants. He has been actively involved in organizing many programs related to environmental awareness and biodiversity conservation. He has also published a number of research papers in national and international conferences. He is author of the book, “Hydroponics: Modern Technique to Sustain Agriculture”. His ultimate aim is to serve nature and living beings.

“Serve Nature, Nature will Serve You”

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

At the outset, I record my sincere thanks to Dr. S. R. Lyndem, Principal, Union Christian College under whose leadership this noble and judicious project could be undertaken. Working in the Herbal Park of Union Christian College has been an honour and an eye-opening for me to the rich diversity of herbal medicinal species available in the Park. I must thank the Principal, with whom I shared a similar interest and passion in plants, for giving me the opportunity me to work for the documentation of medicinal plants in Herbal Garden of Union Christian College. I must say that sir Principal is very much passionate about plants and the Herbal Garden he has maintained in the college is very close to his heart.

I must also place on record my sincere thankfulness to Dr. K. Upadhaya, Dr. C S Rao and Mr. P. B. Gurung who helped me in identification of the plants. Most importantly, I am very much grateful to God for helping me in completion of this work. Last but not the least, my sincere appreciation also goes to all the brains and hands that has helped directly and indirectly in completion of this book. INTRODUCTION

Plants have been used by humankind for medicinal purposes long before the recorded history. The knowledge of certain herbs that have curative and palliative effect was transmitted from one generation to another and it is the result of bold experimentation through trial and error methods over hundreds of years. Ethnomedicine is the mother of all medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and even modern medicine. Traditional healers have great knowledge about medicinal plants which has been passed on to them by their ancestors. The traditional medicinal knowledge is thought to be within everyone’s reach and the traditional medicines are not expensive and available for all. Many modern drugs have been developed from traditionally known drugs.

Table 1: Modern drugs developed from traditionally known drugs (Vedavathy, 2003).

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Medicinal plants have been classified on the basis of part used, habit, habitat and therapeutic values and on ayurvedic formulations used (Joy et al., 1998). Below is discussed medicinal plant classification with example of plant.

 Based on part used i) Whole plant: Boerhaavia diffusa, Phyllanthus neruri ii) Root: Dasamula iii) Stem:Tinospora cordifolia, Acorus calamus iv) Bark: Saraca asoca v) Leaf: Indigofera tinctoria, Lawsonia inermis, Aloe vera vi) Flower:Biophytum sensityvum, Mimusops elenji vii) Fruit: Solanum species viii) Seed: Datura stramonium

 Based on habit i) Grasses: Cynodon dactylon ii) Sedges: Cyperus rotundus iii) Herbs : Vernonia cineria iv) Shrubs: Solanum species v) Climbers: Asparagus racemosus vi) Trees: Azadirachta indica

 Based on habitat i) Tropical: Andrographis paniculata ii) Sub-tropical: Mentha arvensis iii) Temperate: Atropa belladonna

 Based on therapeutic value Antimalarial : Cinchona officinalis, Artemisia annua Anticancer : Catharanthus roseus, Taxus baccata Antiulcer : Azadirachta indica, Glycyrrhiza glabra Antidiabetic : Catharanthus roseus, Momordica charantia Anticholesterol : Allium sativum

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Antiinflammatory : Curcuma domestica, Desmodium gangeticum Antiviral : Acacia catechu Antibacterial : Plumbago indica Antifungal : Allium sativum Antiprotozoal : Ailanthus sp., Cephaelis ipecacuanha Antidiarrhoeal : Psidium gujava, Curcuma domestica Hypotensive : Coleus forskohlii, Alium sativum Tranquilizing : Rauvolfia serpentina Anaesthetic : Erythroxylum coca Spasmolytic : Atropa belladona, Hyoscyamus niger Diuretic : Phyllanthus niruri, Centella asiatica Astringent : Piper betle, Abrus precatorius Anthelmentic : Quisqualis indica, Punica granatum Cardiotonic : Digitalis sp., Thevetia sp. Antiallergic : Nandina domestica, Scutellaria baicalensis Hepatoprotective : Silybum marianum, Andrographis paniculata

North-east India is very rich in medicinal plant reserve. So many endemic medicinal plants are found in the area. Meghalaya has very rich diversity in medicinal plants. Many plants found in the region are used by traditional healer to cure various diseases since very long time. The traditional knowledge of herbal remedies for treatment of various diseases rests with the traditional healers in the state which belong to the indigenous practitioners and skills have been passed from one generation to another only by words of mouth. Each village has its own one or two traditional healers and are locally known as Nong ai dawai kynbat. In many villages, medical facilities have still not reached and poor village people also cannot afford very expensive medicines, so they depend on traditional healers for treatment of their illness. The medicinal plants used by traditional healers have been studied and documented by many researchers. There is

3 a long list of medicinal plants used by traditional healers, some of the medicinal plants as example are Antidesma acidum,Allium tubersome, Allium sativum, Acorus calamus, Ageratum conyzoides, Bauhinia variegate, Calotropis procera, Carica papaya, Cinnamomum tamala, Grevillea robusta, Piper longum, Oxalis corniculata, Eriosema himalaicum, Centella asiatica, etc.

In next chapter, an account on the different medicinal plants growing in the Herbal Garden of the Union Christian College is given and their medicinal properties have been discussed in brief.

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MEDICINAL PLANTS SPECIES ACCOUNT WITH THEIR USES

KHLIANG SYIAR Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Apiales Umbelliferae Common Name(s): Mandookparni, Gotu kola, Khliang syiar

Medicinal Uses: The plant is cooling, alterative, soporific, cardiotonic, nervine tonic, sedative to nerves, stomachic, improves appetite, antileprotic, antiseptic, diuretic, exhilarant, demulcent, tonic to nerves and memory and febrifuge. It is used in treatment of diseases of skin, nerves and blood. It is also taken as tonic for accelerating nervous activity and for improving youth, longevity and memory. The leaves are used in the treatment of ulcerations, chronic and callous, eczema, psoriasis, tuberculosis, asthma, abdominal disorders and fever (Jamil et al., 2007). In Meghalaya, it is used by traditional healers to cure blood deficiency and purification. Leaves are taken as raw to cure 5 blood deficiency. Whole plant is also taken to cure blood dysentery (Kumar and Hynniewta, 2008).

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KYNBAT SAMTHIAH Mimosa pudica L.

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Fabales Leguminosae Common Name(s): Touch-me-not, Chui-mui, Lajwanti, Kynbat samthiah

Medicinal Uses: The plant is a potential herb and is used to cure various diseases. The root is used in the treatment of leprosy, dysentery, vaginal and uterine complaints, inflammations, burning sensation, asthma, leucoderma, and fatigue and blood diseases. Decoction of root is used with water to gargle to reduce toothache. It is very useful in diarrhea, amoebic dysentery, bleeding piles and urinary infections. It is mainly used in herbal preparations for gynecological disorders. It has been said to have medicinal properties to cure skin diseases. It is also used in conditions like bronchitis, general weakness and impotence. It is also used to treat neurological problems. Recent researches show that the extract of this plant can be used for checking child birth (Joseph et al., 2013). In Meghalaya, the plant is used by traditional healers to cure various diseases. Crushed leaf and root 7

(1:1) mixed with little water to make a paste is applied locally in haemorrhoids and fistula. The affected part is kept bandaged with the paste for 24 hours and then reapplication is made. Paste prepared from leaves is applied topically in the treatment of hydrocele. Leaves and stem (1:1) are crushed to make a paste and applied locally in case of scorpion sting. Plant juice is applied topically in the treatment of ulcer and skin diseases. Leaf infusion is taken orally (5 ml, 2-3 times daily) in the treatment of liver disease, kidney problem and dysentery (Dolui et al., 2004).

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SOHKHAI KHNAI Oxalis corniculata L.

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Oxalidales Oxalidaceae Common Name(s): Changeri, Indian sorrel, Sohkhai Khnai Medicinal Uses: Oxalis Corniculata plant is anthelmintic, anti- inflammatory, astringent, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, lithontripic, stomachic and styptic. It is used in the treatment of influenza, fever, urinary tract infections, enteritis, diarrhea, traumatic injuries, sprains and poisonous snake bites. An infusion can be used as a wash to rid children of hookworms. The plant is a good source of vitamin C and is used as an antiscorbutic in the treatment of scurvy. The leaves are used as an antidote to poisoning by the seeds of Datura spp., arsenic and mercury. The leaf juice is applied to insect bites, burns and skin eruptions. It has an antibacterial activity. Yellow, orange and red to brown dyes are obtained from the flowers. An infusion of leaves is used to remove opacities of the cornea and is dropped into the eyes for itching lids. A decoction of leaves is used as a gargle (Sharma and Kumari, 2014). In Meghalaya, whole plant ground with Drymaria cordata (L.) Wild. ex Roem & Schult,

9 missed with water and is taken against fever and vomiting (Kumar and Hynniewta, 2008).

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TUJA Thuja occidentalis L.

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Plantae Tracheophyta Pinopsida Pinales Cupressaceae Common Name(s): Tuja, White cedar Medicinal Uses: T. occidentalis is well known for its medicinal properties. The leaf oil is used as an emmenagogue, abortifacient, vermifuge, diuretic, and digestive aid. It is applied externally to relieve the pains of arthritis and rheumatism, to treat external fungal infections of the skin (ringworm and thrush), and to remove anal or genital warts. The leaf preparation is used to relieve headache and to prevent scurvy. In traditional Chinese medicine, the leaves and stems are used to treat nervous disorders, insomnia, and heart palpitations, as well as to stop hemorrhages and bring down fevers. Traditional Chinese physicians also make a preparation of fresh cedar leaves steeped for seven days in a 60% alcohol solution to promote hair growth. The mixture is rubbed on the bald spots three times daily. The plant is also used to treat tumor in traditional medicine system. 11

Thuja is a versatile and useful plant and has been used successfully for the treatment of psoriasis, rheumatism, and for warts, also known as the Tree of Life or Arborvitae (Kumar et al., 2012).

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TULSI Ocimum sanctum L.

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Lamiales Lamiaceae

Common Name(s): Holy Basil, Tulsi, Krishna Tulsi

Medicinal Uses: Various medicinal properties have been attributed to O.sanctum. The plant has been used since a very long time in traditional medicine system. Whole Tulsi plant has been found to possess several therapeutic properties and it is used by the medical practitioners. Flower, fruit, leaf, stem, root and for that matter almost every part of the plant is used as an expectorant, analgesic, anticancer, anti-asthmatic, antiemetic, diaphoretic, anti-diabetic, antifertility, hepato-protective, hypotensive and hypo-lipidemic. Decoction of leaves is used against the gastritis and hepatic disorders. The juice of fresh leaves is also given to patients to treat dysentery. In a study, it has been found that methanolic extract of Ocimum suave showed

13 healing effect against chronic gastric ulcers induced in experimental rats. Ocimum specially, along with pepper, turmeric and onion is prophylactic against malaria. Oil is insecticidal and larvicidal. Paste prepared from Tulsi leaves is used against the ringworm infection. Tulsi removes worms and parasites. Tulsi extract with honey is recommended so that the parasites may be excited, thus drawing them out of their hiding places. Paste of its leaves is applied on face to clear marks. Use of Tulsi in the treatment of all kinds of cuts, wounds and ulcers is highly beneficial. The leaf juice of tulsi along with triphala is used as an eye tonic and is recommended for glaucoma, cataract, chronic conjunctivitis and other diseases associated with eyes. Tulsi is also helpful in common cough and cold (Vishwabhan et al., 2011).

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KYNBAT MYNGAI Ageratum conyzoides L.

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Asterales Asteraceae Common Name(s): Goat weed, Bhakumbar, Kynbat myngai

Medicinal Uses: A. conyzoides has been used in various parts of the world as folk medicine. The whole plant produces volatile strong smelled oil which also possesses various biological activities. It is used for wound dressing, curing various skin diseases, ophthalmic, colic, ulcers treatment, as purgative and febrifuge. The decoction or infusion of the herb is given in stomach ailments such as diarrhoea, dysentery, intestinal colic, flatulence, rheumatism fever, and gynaecological diseases. Other folk remedies include anti-itch, sleeping sickness, and mouthwash for toothache, antitusive, vermifuge, tonic and killing lice. The leaves are used for application on cuts, sores (Singh et al., 2013). In Meghalaya, the leaf paste is applied to heal cuts and wounds (Kumar and Hynniewta, 2008).

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ANGEL’S TRUMPET Allamanda blanchetii

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Gentianales Apocynaceae Common Name(s): Trumpet vine, Butter-cup vine, Angel’s trumpet Medicinal Uses: It is used as laxative, emetic, cathartic and vermifuge. One teaspoon of the latex in a cup of water is drunk after meals (Agra et al., 2007). Another species of Allamanda genus A. cathartica (also known as “golden trumpet vine”)is widely used in different parts of the country for medicinal purpose. In traditional systems of medicine, different parts (leaves, stem, flower, root, and even whole plant) of Allamanda cathartica Linn (Golden trumpet vine) have been using to treat different disease states. Studies have indicated the potential anti- inflammatory and antioxidant properties of Allamanda flower extracts. An infusion of the bark and leaves is used as a purgative11. The leaf extract has displayed anti-inflammatory and healing activities. Phytochemical studies of flowers have reported the isolation of iridoid, plumieride, flavonoids such as 16 rutin and sugars. Iridoids are secondary metabolites with potential therapeutic applications. Leaves are also used as an antidote, and for relieving coughs and headaches. It has been used as a laxative, febrifuge, as well as for the treatment of jaundice and enlarged spleen resulting from malaria (B Amin et al., 2016).

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JOYWEED Alternanthera L.

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Caryophyllales Amaranthaceae Common Name(s): Joyweed Medicinal Uses: Traditionally, the plant is used as a galactagogue, cholagogue, abortifacient and febrifuge. It is also used for indigestion. The leaves are used like spinach, and in soups. It is claimed to be a good fodder which increases milk in cattle. In some parts of Bihar, the plant is used for hazy vision, night blindness, diarrhea, dysentery and post-natal complaints. The poultice of the herb is reported to be used for boils. An ether extract of the plant yields an active principle having antiulcerative property. It has very high iron content, and may be used as a salad. The herb is said to possess diuretic properties and its decoction is taken in gonorrhea (Alam et al., 2012; Jain and Srivastava, 2005). In Assam, young leaves with equal amount of

18 warm water is given before bedtime for relief from stomach pain for a week by Bodo and Santhal tribes (Das et al., 2006).

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MOUNTAIN EBONY Bauhinia L.

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Fabales Fabaceae

Common Name(s): Mountain ebony, Kachnar Medicinal Uses: Bauhinia is used in the treatment of headache, fever, skin diseases, blood diseases, dysentery and diarrhea. used as anti-helmintic, astringent, anti-leprotic, anti-microbial, liver tonic and in the treatment of dysmenorrhoea. Plant is also useful for treatment of skin diseases, wounds, edema, ulcers, eye disease, piles, hemorrhoids and an antidote against snake bite. The Ayurvedic has documented the use of the stem bark in treating lymphadenitis and goiter. A decoction of the bark is recommended as a useful wash for ulcers. Bauhinia leaves and

20 bark have been used frequently in folk medicine as a remedy for different kinds of the pathologies, particularly, infections and diabetes. It also posses anti-tumor qualities and is used in traditional medicine system for treatment of early stage cancer. The plant also helps in healing wounds (Singh et al., 2016; Panda et al, 2015).

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LIPSTICK TREE Bixa orellana L.

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Malvales Bixaceae Common Name(s): Lipstick tree,Annatto, Latkan, Jolandhar Medicinal Uses: The plant has great potential and has been used a lot in traditional medicine system for treatment of various diseases. Seed of the plant is used as expectorant, ground seed powder in small dosages of 10-20 mg daily is used for high cholesterol and hypertension, insect repellant, wound healer. The leaves are used as antacid, hypocholesterolemic, anti- inflammatory, antiseptic, aperient, aphrodisiac, astringent, digestive stimulant, diuretic, febrifuge, hypotensive, wound healer. The shoots and young leaves are used for feverish infections including gonorrhoea, dysentery and hepatitis. In tropical regions the leaves are used to soothe an irritated stomach that is suffering from excessively spicy food. They are also said to reduce benign prostate hyperplasia and generally reputed to have anti-tumor activity. Decoctions of annatto leaves are taken by the half-cupful two or three times daily for prostate and urinary difficulties as well as for high cholesterol and hypertension. An infusion of the flowers are said to be a useful 22 expectorant for new born babies. It is also used in the treatment of snake bite, weight- loss products, diabetes and obesity, tonsils, baldness and externally as scar-preventive, vaginal infections, to treat burns, and as insect repellant. The traditional healers claim that Bixa species are more efficient to treat infectious diseases than synthetic antibiotics. The preparations involve powder of seed, pulp and decoction (Vilar et al., 2014; Gupta, 2016).

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BLEEDING HEART VINE Clerodendrum thomsoniae Balf.

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Lamiales Lamiaceae Common Name(s): Bleeding Heart Vine, Bleeding Glory Bower, Bag Flower Medicinal Uses: C. thomsoniae is used in traditional medicine system in different parts of India. Khamti tribe living in Lohit district of eastern Arunachal Pradesh make a paste from the powdered leaves of this species with the powdered root bark of Sterculia villosa to relieve pain and inflammation caused by sudden prickling of thorn or metallic objects that occur between the finger tip and nail (Florence et al., 2012). The decoction of roots and leaves is also used to treat convulsions, headache and parasitic diseases (Bum et al., 2011).

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ANGEL ORCHID Lindl.

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Common Name(s): Snow Queen, Angel Orchid

Medicinal Uses: The plant has abundant source of phytochemicals having important properties such as antioxidant activity. Coelogyne possess a good antibacterial, antioxidant and anticancer activities (Sahaya et al., 2013). Traditional healers use the plant to treat various diseases, the juice of pseudobulbs applied in wound, paste applied in forehead to cure headache. Pseudobulbs are given in constipation as also as an aphrodisiac. Juice of pseudobulbs is applied in wound and boils. Gum from pseudobulb is used for sores (Pant, 2013).

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MONTEREY CYPRESS Cupressus L.

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Pinopsida Pinales Cupressaceae Common Name(s): Smbarani mora, Monterey cypress Medicinal Uses: Traditionally the plant is used in rheumatism, whooping cough and styptic problem. A decoction of leaves is used to treat rheumatism. It eliminates fluid retention and is used to promote venous circulation to the kidney and bladder area, to improve bladder tone and coadjuvant in therapy of urinary incontinence and enuresis. The plant’s gum is also used traditionally as insect repellent (Manikandan, 2008; Thukral et al., 2014). Different phytoconstituents like carbohydrates, anthraquinone glycosides, cardiac glycosides, phenolics, flavonoids, saponin, protein, amino acid and sterols are present in the plant (Thukral et al., 2014).

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CHRISTMAS GASCHI Euphorbia Pulcherrima L

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Malphighiales Euphorbiaceae Common Name(s): Poinsettia, Mana angangbi (Manipuri), Christmas gaschi

Medicinal Uses: The plant is mostly used for ornamental purpose. Its latex can cause an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals (Rahman and Akter, 2013). Dried latex is chewed by children (Borborah et al., 2014).

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DIENG DOH

Exbucklandia populnea

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Saxifragales Hamamelidaceae Common Name(s): Pipli, Pipli Tree, Dieng doh

Medicinal Uses: The tree is mostly used in firewood and timber purpose traditionally. The bark of the tree is also chewed with beetle (Borborah et al., 2014). Traditional medicinal use is not known.

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BANIJ

Ficus benjamina L.

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Rosales Moraceae Common Name(s): Weeping fig, Banij

Medicinal Uses: Traditionally, the plant is used in diabetes; fruits are taken to reduce blood glucose. Chewing of fresh prop root tips also helps in reducing blood glucose (Khan et al., 2011). The bark of the plant is also used to treat bone fracture (Lense, 2012). The bark and fruits of F.benjamina contains cinnamic acid, lactose, naringenin, quercetin, caffeic acid, stigmasterol. The fruit extract of the plant exhibit anti tumour activity and anti 29 bacterial activity. The extracts also reported to inhibit insulinase activity from liver and kidney (Sirisha et al., 2010).

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GALLANT SOLDIER

Galinsoga Ruiz & Pav.

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Asterales Asteraceae Common Name: Gallant soldier

Medicinal Uses: Its leaf and inflorescence decoction is used as a remedy for diarrhoeal disorders in the folklore medicine practice of Naga tribes. The leaves are also used to treat dysentery, boils, fever, smallpox by traditional healers in manipur (Devi et al., 2015). A decoction of flower is also used for memory enhancement by the tribes of Uganda (Namukobe et al., 2011).

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SILVER OAK

Grevillea robusta A. Cunn.

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Proteales Proteaceae Common Name(s): Silver oak, Silky oak

Medicinal Uses: G. robusta is used by many traditional healers of different tribes. In Garo Hills, traditional healers use the leaves and bark of the plant to treat headache and dizziness (Sharma et al., 2014). The plant is also of great pharmaceutical importance. Phytochemical investigation provided six new 5-alkyl resorcinols (gravicycle, dehydrogravicycle, bisgravillol, dehydrobisgravillol, dehydrograviphane and methyldehydrograviphane) and eight known compounds in the plant. Recent studies also indicate that the plant possesses significant cytotoxic, thrombolytic and membrane stabilizing activities (Ullah et al., 2015). Traditionally,

32 paste of fresh leaves is boiled in vegetable ghee. Mixed properly with coconut oil and applied externally on burn scars twice daily for ten days in Uttarakhand (Joshi and Pant, 2012).

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JERMEI-SNAM-KHMUT

Holmskioldia sanguine Retz.

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Lamiales Lamiaceae Common Name(s): Cup and Saucer Plant, Kapni, Mandarin’s hat, Jermei-snam-khmut, Dieng-skor-khnai, Kharam leithong

Medicinal Uses: The plant is used by traditional healers to cure various ailments. It’s used to treat body swelling. The plant is used for pain relief; it is diuretic, CNS depressive and has anti- inflammatory properties. The aqueous extract of leaf possesses anticancer properties (Ajaib et al., 2013). In Nagaland, the juice of the leaves is taken orally for hypertension, body ache and fever. The leaves and flowers are used as ingredient for preparation of indigenous hair lotion.

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BLACK POUI

Jacaranda mimosifolia D. Don

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Lamiales Bignoniaceae Common Name(s): Neeli Gulmohar, Black poui

Medicinal Uses: The plant has good medicinal potential and is used to cure various diseases. J. mimosifolia is used in different countries to cure wounds, ulcers, and serves as an astringent in diarrhoea and dysentery (Sidjui et al., 2014). The tree is used to treat hepatitis and in folk tradition the flowers, leaves and bark are used to ease neuralgia and varicose veins. It is scientifically proven that Jacaranda has qualities that treat leukemia. Hot

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Jacaranda leaf baths treat wounds and skin infections and the tree also helps in the treatment of acne (Joselin et al., 2013).

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GOLDEN SHOWER TREE

Cassia L.

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Fabales Fabaceae Common Name(s): Golden shower tree, Avaram

Medicinal Uses: The plant is very famous for its attractive yellow flowers which are used in the treatment of skin disorders and body odour. It is widely used in traditional medicine for rheumatism, conjunctivitis and diabetes. It has many medicinal properties. Its bark is used as an astringent, leaves and fruits anthelminthic, seeds used to treat in eye troubles and root employed in skin diseases. It is also used

37 for the treatment of ulcers, leprosy and liver disease. The plant is also used in treatment of diabetes (Joy et al., 2012).

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FAN PALM

Livistona jenkinsiana Griff.

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Arecales Arecaceae Common Name(s): Fan palm, Takau-araung, Toko-patta

Medicinal Uses: The plant fruits are utilized. But the plant is mostly used as construction material and the leaves are used in making hand-fans.

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CHAMPA

Plumeria acuminata Ait.

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Gentianales Apocynaceae Common Name(s): Temple tree, Champa

Medicinal Uses: In tradition system of medicine of plant of India Plumeria species are widely used as a purgative, yremedy for diarrhea, cure of itch, bronchitis, cough, asthma, fever, bleeding, piles, dysentery,blood disorders and tumours (Devprakash et al., 2012). Plumeria acuminata is very much known for its medicinal importance. The leaves, bark, flower and oil of the plant are used in many countries. Decoction of bark is used as purgative and febrifuge. The material may be taken as cooling tea for prevention for heart stroke. 12 to 24 gm of dried material is used as decoction for controlling dysentery & diarrhoea during summer season. The latex is mixed with coconut oil warmed and

40 applied to affected area to treat arthritis, rheumatism, pruritic skin lesion. Decoction of the bark is used as counter irritant on the gum for tooth ache. The juice is rubefacient in rheumatic pain. Decoction of leaves is applied in cracks and eruptions of the soles of the feet. Infusion or extract from leaves is used to control asthma (Farooque et al., 2012).

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LEMON GRASS

Cymbopogon Spreng.

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Poales Poaceae Common Name(s): Lemon grass, Lamjak, Khavi

Medicinal Uses: Traditional applications of Cymbopogon genus in different countries shows high applicability as a common tea, medicinal supplement, insect repellant, insecticide, in flu control, and as anti- inflammatory and analgesic. Investigations carried out on different lemongrass extracts showed other important therapeutic potentials such as anti-cancer, antihypertensive and anti-mutagenicity. Others include non-toxic properties, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, anxiolytic, anti- nociceptive and anti-fungi. Essential oil extracted from lemon grass utilized for various purposes (Olorunnisola et al., 2014; Avoseh et al., 2015).

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SYNTIEW KHLAW

Tabernaemontana divaricata (L.) R. Br.

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Gentianales Apocynaceae Common Name(s): Pinwheel flower, Crape jasmine, Chandini, Syntiew khlaw

Medicinal Uses: In traditional medicine Tabernaemontana divaricata (L.) R.Br.is used to treat various diseases like diarrhea, abdominal tumours, arthralgia, asthma, epilepsy, eye infections, fever, fractures, headache, inflammation, leprosy, mania, oedema, paralysis, piles, rabies, rheumatic pain, skin diseases, urinary disorders, strangury, toothache, ulceration and vomiting. It is also used as anthelmintic, antihypertensive, aphrodisiac, diuretic, emmenagogue, hair growth promoter, purgative, remedy against poisons and tonic to the brain, liver and spleen (Raj et al., 2013). The phytochemistry and a number of chemical constituents from the leaves, stems, and roots have been reported previously. Constituents studied include alkaloids, and non- alkaloid constituents such as terpenoids, steroids, flavonoids, phenyl propanoids, phenolic acids and enzymes (Pratchayasakul 43 et al., 2008). In Khasi Hills, leaf paste with lime is applied for insect bites and skin diseases. Whole plant has anthelmintic properties and leaf paste is applied to relief headache and fever (Kumar and Hynniewta, 2008).

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ARJUNA

Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) Wight & Arn.

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Myrtales Combretaceae Common Name(s): Arjuna, Dhavala, kakubha

Medicinal Uses: Whole plant is used in traditional medicine systems. The fruit of the plant is used as tonic and deobstruent. Juice prepared from the leaves are used for earache. The stem bark is cooling, aphrodisiac, cardiotonic, styptic, urinary astringent, also used in ulcers, diabetes, cough, tumor, asthma, leucorrhoea, cirrhosis of liver, hypertension, inflammation and skin disorders (Paarakh, 2010). T. arjuna bark have higher antioxidative power than the methanolic extract and it exhibits anti-hyperglycemic activity on Type-2 diabetes (Kumar et al., 2013).

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GIANT MEXICAN SUNFLOWER

Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Asterales Asteraceae Common Name(s): Giant Mexican sunflower, Japanese sunflower, Kanak gol

Medicinal Uses: The plant is used to treat various illnesses including malaria, diarrhea, inflammation, haematomas, as well as bacterial and parasitic infections. In addition infusion from its leaves has been used for subduing swelling, dissolving lumps and treating enteritis and gastritis in local folk medicine. The leaves contain sesquiterpene lactones, including tagitinin, which possess insecticidal properties. A study showed it possessed antimicrobial activity, active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, suggesting that the leaves can be used in treating gastrointestinal infections, skin diseases and urinary tract infections. The leaf extract of the plant is also used to treat malaria (Oyewole et al., 2008).

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AGAVE

Agave L.

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Asparagales Asparagaceae Common Name(s): Agave

Medicinal Uses: The plant is used as diuretic and laxative, and also in wound, syphilis, scurvy and cancer treatments, but it’s also used to treat the lack of movement in extremities and postpartum belly inflammation (Monterrosas-Brisson et al., 2013). Agave is a worthily source of flavonoids, homoisoflavonoids, and phenolic acids with importance as antioxidants, antibacterial and antifungal compounds, immunomodulators substances, and antinematod components, which could be regarded as nutraceutical product for application in food and beverages, and as substances with potential to

47 develop medicinal compounds for humans and animals (Almaraz-Abarca et al., 2013).

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PASSION FLOWER

Passiflora L.

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Malpighiales Passifloraceae Common Name(s): Passion flower, Passion vine

Medicinal Uses: Traditionally, the plant is used to treat various diseases. These extracts are part of a treatment that has successfully treated outpatients with adjustment disorder and anxious mood. The plant is also used to treat depression. It is also used by some traditional healers during snake bite. The plant has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. The extract of the plant is also used to cure diseases like diarrhea, intestinal tract, throat, ear infections, fever and skin diseases (Ingale and Hivrale, 2010).

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GINGER LILY

Hedychium J. Koenig

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Zingiberales Zingiberaceae Common Name(s): Ginger lily, Garland flower

Medicinal Uses: The plant is used traditionally for treatment of asthma, bronchitis, blood purification, gastric diseases, and as anti-emetics, especially among the hill tribes of Uttarakhand, as well as for eye diseases in Nagaland. In addition, Hedychium species are widely cultivated for their perfume essences, and the aerial stems constitute is a useful raw material for manufacturing paper (Hartati et al., 2014). It is also used in treatment of tonsillitis, infected nostrils, tumor and fever. It has also been reported that the essential oil extracted from the leaf, flower and rhizome of the plant has molluscicidal activity, anti-fungal and 50 anti-inflammatory activities. The plant is also used for treatment of diabetes and also to treat cancer (Shekhar and Anju, 2015).

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WINDOW LEAF

Monstera Adans.

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Alismatales Araceae Common Name(s): Window leaf

Medicinal Uses: The plant is of traditional medicinal importance. A root or leaf infusion is taken daily to relieve arthritis. Some species have also been recorded to have cytotoxic properties (Lira et al., 2014).

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ALPINIA

Alpinia Roxb.

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Zingiberales Zingiberaceae Common Name(s): Alpinia

Medicinal Uses: The rhizome of the plant is used as carminative, digestive tonic, anti-emetic, anti-fungal, antitumor, Anti- helmintic, anti-diuretic, anti-ulcerative, anti-dementia. The extract of rhizome shows anti-tubercular activity, hypothermia, bronchial catarrh, tonic, stomachic and stimulant. It is also used as pungent, bitter, heating, stomachic, improve appetite, disease of heart, aphrodisiac tonic, expectorant, use in heal, ache, lumbago, rheumatic pains, chest pain, diabetes, burning of liver, kidney disease, disinfectants (Victório, 2011).

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JASAT

Spilanthes paniculata DC.

Kingdom Class Order Family Plantae Magnoliopsida Asterales Asteraceae Common Name(s): Jasat, Akarkar, Pipulka

Medicinal Uses: The plant is of medicinal importance. The flower heads are chewed to relieve the toothache and other mouth related troubles. Leaves are used externally in treatment of skin diseases. Root decoction is used as purgative. Leaf decoction is used as diuretic and lithotriptic. Whole plant is used in treatment of dysentery. The leaves and flower of the plant is used to treat rheumatism, fever Diuretics Flu, cough, rabies diseases, tuberculosis, antimalarials, antibacterials. Flower of the plant is also used in case of obesity and also in toothache. Whole plant is also used in snake bite (Prachayasittikul et al., 2013). 54

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inform you that 1am pleased to the above project has been approved by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, to host Fulbright Specialist Dr. Warren Moser for 8 total of 21 days. This project will be administered by World Leaming, an implementing parmerof the U.S. Department of State.

The U.S. Departrnent of State will provide funding for the Specialist's intemational airfare, a limited health benefits plan, a $100 fransit allowance, and an honorarium of $200 per day. The total amount paid directly to the Specialist under this gant will be $4,300.

The host institution will provide funding or in-kind contributions to cover the Specialist's in- county travel, meals and lodging, with an value of $3,600.

in lasting benefits for lhis exchange has becn approved with the expectation that it will result the people and institutions of Union Christian College and will build new connections between on your project's approval. India and those in the United States of America. Congatulations

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Program of the United States World LeanirV Department of State, Bureau of Eduatlonat & Cultural Affairs LßßlGH 2.3 „,f.orq.in USIEF

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P. Marnk De.Jimcarbrist AssistantPtofessor Departmentof Botany College UnionChristian - 793 122 Meghalaya

Subject: Union Christian College's request for Hosting a Fulbright Specialist in 2016-17

Dear Dr. Marak,

I am pleased to inform you that USIEF's selection committee has selected your request for hosting a U.S. expert in the specialized area of Environmental Science-under the auspicesof the Fulbright Specialist Program.

USIEFwill be forwarding your request to the Council for International Exchange of Scholats(CIES), ouc collaborating agency in the U.S. for its furtherconsideration. The CIES is the final grant approving authority.

My colleague, Dr. Girish K.aul [email protected] will be in touch with you regarding furtherdetails on the program.

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PROCEEDINGS

STATE LEVEL WORKSHOP

“Staff Excellence, Capability, Growth and Effective Human Relations”

2nd June, 2017

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Union Christian College

In Collaboration with Meghalaya College Non-Teaching Employees’ Association (MCNTEA)

Photo Plate 01: College Auditorium Dais

Photo Plate 02: Chairperson of the Inaugural Session, Dr. J.S Wahlang, Associate Professor, Department of English, UCC

Photo Plate 03: (Centre) Dr. Mohammad Arif, Chief Guest, Joint Secy. UGC, NERO (L-R) Dr. S.K. Singh; Dr. S.R. Lyndem, Principal, Dr.J.P. Marak, Office Staff, UGC NERO

Photo Plate 04: Felicitation of the Chief Guest with a Bouquet by an International Student, UCC

Photo Plate 05: Welcome Address by Dr. S.R. Lyndem, Principal, UCC

Photo Plate 06: Key-Note Address by Dr. Mohammad Arif, Chief Guest of the Inaugural Function

Photo Plate 07: I Technical Session in Digital Hall, UCC

Photo Plate 08: Welcome Address by Dr.J.P. Marak, Coordinator, IQAC to the I Session

Photo Plate 09: Dr. J.S. Wahlang, Resource Person of the I Session on the Topic “Building Right Attitude”

Photo Plate 10: Dr. J.P. Marak, Resource Person on the Topic “Human Relationship”

Photo Plate 11: Participants Enjoying Lunch at College Indoor Stadium

Photo Plate 12: Practical Demonstration by the Principal, Dr. S.R. Lyndem

Photo Plate 13: Dr. S.K. Singh, Resource Person, giving his talk on “ICT”

Photo Plate 14: Dr. J.S. Wahlang, Resource Person, presenting her materials on the Topic “Communication Skills”

Photo Plate 15: Dr. J.P. Marak, Resource Person, giving a talk on “Team Work”, illustrating with a picture of a boat & the sailors.

Photo Plate 16: Presentation of Certificate to a Participant

Photo Plate 17: Presentation of Certificate to a Participant

Photo Plate 18: Presentation of Certificate to a Participant

Photo Plate 19: Presentation of Certificate to a Participant

Photo Plate 20: Shri. A. Khyriem, Shillong College, expressing his views on the Workshop

Photo Plate 21: Shri. B.K. Mawrien, Sankar Dev College, expressing his appreciation and gratitude and also his observation on the Workshop

Photo Plate 22: Shri. J. Kharbuki, Convener, giving vote of thanks

Photo Plate 23: A Group Photograph with Principal, Resource Persons & all the Participants after the Valedictory Function, in the College Auditorium

Photo Plate 24: A Group Photograph with Principal, Resource Persons & all the Participants after the Valedictory Function, in front of the College Auditorium

State Level Workshop “Staff Excellence, Capability, Growth & Effective Human Relations” IQAC-Union Christian College

Contents

1. Introduction 2-4

2. Workshop Programme 5

3. Inaugural Session 6-7

4. I Technical Session 7-9

5. II Technical Session 9-11

6. Valedictory Function 11-12

7. Photo Plates

8. Attendance Sheets of the Participants

9. Duly Filled-in Feed-Back Forms

State Level Workshop “Staff Excellence, Capability, Growth & Effective Human Relations” IQAC-Union Christian College

Photo Plates of the Proceedings of the

Workshop

State Level Workshop “Staff Excellence, Capability, Growth & Effective Human Relations” IQAC-Union Christian College

Attendance Sheets of the Participants

State Level Workshop “Staff Excellence, Capability, Growth & Effective Human Relations” IQAC-Union Christian College

Duly Filled-in Feed-Back Forms

State Level Workshop “Staff Excellence, Capability, Growth & Effective Human Relations” IQAC-Union Christian College

PROCEEDINGS

STATE LEVEL WORKSHOP

“Staff Excellence, Capability, Growth and Effective Human Relations”

2nd June, 2017

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Union Christian College

In Collaboration with Meghalaya College Non-Teaching Employees’ Association (MCNTEA)

1 State Level Workshop “Staff Excellence, Capability, Growth & Effective Human Relations” IQAC-Union Christian College

Introduction: Quality in Higher Education has proven to be the major tool for socio-economic transformation, which is particularly true for the developing nations. It enables empowerment by overcoming the limitations of any physical resources. The XII Plan continues to maintain focus on higher education in the Country, to make it more relevant to the global needs and to remove the inequities in access to education amongst the various social groups.

Quality and excellence, and values, are some of the five main goals for higher education, according to the National Policy of Higher Education. Though, non-teaching work force of higher education has been pivotal for running an institution, they have been derelict for long, from various such endeavors to enhance their quality and inculcate value based intrinsic working culture, which perhaps could bring additional dividend to the institutions.

It is with this backdrop, the Union Christian College, in its modest initiative, with an objective to extend its services to the non-teaching staff of the Higher Education Institutions of the State of Meghalaya, venture into looking for means to organize a Workshop, submitted a concept paper to the University Grants Commission (UGC) on the 18th August, 2015. With ensuing series of correspondences with the agency, the proposal submitted was eventually accepted and granted on the 2nd March, 2016.

The workshop which is exclusively aimed at enhancement of quality, skills and values for non-teaching staff, a significant group of stakeholders, responsible for the proper functioning of any higher education institution, is organized by the College, in collaboration with Meghalaya College Non-Teaching Employees’ Association, Meghalaya, on the 2nd June, 2017. The University Grants Commission (UGC), North Eastern Regional Office (NERO), Guwahati, was generous enough to extend financial support to organize the Workshop.

It is worth mentioning that then workshop is the first of its kind in the State of Meghalaya. Despite their busy schedule and tedious work load in their own institutions, by the advent of the semester system, many eager and enthusiastic participants came from various

2 State Level Workshop “Staff Excellence, Capability, Growth & Effective Human Relations” IQAC-Union Christian College different deficit Colleges of the State. This humble attempt by the College has been received well by the targeted group of people, and the participants have been augmented. The participants also expressed their desire to have such programs more often in the near future and greater involvement of the staff.

Inclusiveness, as envisioned in the National Higher Education Mission, may conceivably be seen to take account of these non-teaching staff of all the higher education institutions and have more such courses and programmes with greater participation.

The Institutional Internal Quality Assurance Cell(IQAC) of the Union Christian College has its primary objective to develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve administrative performance of the institution, in order to promote measures towards quality enhancement through internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices. The workshop, though of a very brief duration, through its various technical sessions, which were well taken by the resource persons, has been one of the strategies in evolving the mechanism for such objectives. Since the workshop involves all the concerned non- teaching staff of different colleges of the State, the extension and networking with other institutions, sharing common goal for the development of the Country is attained as well. Such co-ordination with greater mass of the concerned stakeholders of every higher education institution will only drive the state further forward towards achieving the goals in its timeline.

The IQAC, would like to express its appreciation and thankfulness to the UGC, NERO, Guwahati, for the timely financial assistance in organizing the workshop. The office has always been a source of encouragement and constant support to the college.

The Cell is also thankful to the Meghalaya College Non-Teaching Employees’ Association (MCNTEA), for their efforts and support to have the workshop for its people. The College looks forward to work together with the Association together to achieve certain common goals in near future.

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All participants, for whom the programme was conducted, are hereby appreciated for their animated and keen involvement in all the technical sessions.

The Institutional Internal Quality Assurance (IQAC) would like to place in record the proficient and commitment of our Principal, Dr. S.R. Lyndem, has been navigating the whole College. His legitimate concern and efforts to ensure that every venture of the funding agency is well received and the targeted group of people are benefitted, is hereby acknowledged and appreciated. The Cell would like to express its gratitude to the Principal, for supporting it in every facet all along its effort to organize this workshop.

Dated: UCC, the 8th June, 2017.

Dr. J.P. Marak Coordinator Internal Quality Assurance Cell Union Christian College

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Workshop Programme for Meghalaya College Non-Teaching Staff “Staff Excellence, Capability, Growth and Effective Human Relations”

Date: 2nd June, 2017 Venue: College Auditorium Technical Sessions: Digital Class Room

Time Activities 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM REGISTRATION of Participants 9:35 AM – 10:20 AM INAUGURAL SESSION (College Auditorium) Chief Guest: Dr. Mohammad Arif, Joint Secretary, UGC, NERO, Guwahati Chairperson: Dr. J. Wahlang Keynote Address: Chief Guest

I TECHNICAL SESSION (Arts Digital Hall, 2nd Floor) 10:25 AM – 11:10 AM Building Right Attitude Dr. J. Wahlang, Associate Prof. Dept. of English, UCC

TEA BREAK 11:50 AM – 11:45 AM Human Relationship Dr. J.P. Marak, Co-ordinator, IQAC, UCC

12:40 PM – 1:25 PM Team Work Dr. J.P. Marak, Co-ordinator, IQAC, UCC

LUNCH II TECHNICAL SESSION(Arts Digital Hall, 2nd Floor) 2:20 PM – 3:05 PM Information Communication Technology (ICT) Dr. S.K. Singh, Associate Prof. Dept. of Mathematics, UCC

3:10 PM – 3:55 PM Communication Skills Dr. J. Wahlang, Associate Prof. Dept. of English, UCC

4:00 PM VALEDICTORY FUNCTION PHOTO SESSION OF THE PARTICIPANTS

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Inaugural Session: The Session was chaired by Dr. (Ms) J. wahlang, Associate Professor, Department of English, Union Christian College. The Chairperson welcomed the Honorable Chief Guest, Dr. Mohammad Arif, Joint Secretary, University Grants Commission (UGC), North-Eastern Regional Office (NERO), Guwahati, the other dignitaries, invitees, media team, participants and the students to the session. The Chief Guest was felicitated with a bouquet and escorted to the dais by the Principal, Dr. S.R. Lyndem, who was also felicitated with the Resource Persons. The Principal of the Institution,Dr. S.R. Lyndem, gave his welcome address to the Chief Guest. He also expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the Chief Guest, who has kindly consented to the invitation to grace the occasion with his presence and for the long association of the office of the UGC, NERO, Guwahati, with the College in developing and assisting to accomplish the aspiration and objectives of the Education Policy of the HEIs of our Country. The participants, who have come from different institutions of the State of Meghalaya, were given a warm welcome by the Principal, and reassured of the significance of the whole non-teaching staff of every higher educational institution. He wished all the participants, success and adequate enrichment during the technical sessions to be followed after. The Honorable Chief Guest, Dr. Mohammad Arif, Joint Secretary, University Grants Commission (UGC), North-Eastern Regional Office (NERO), Guwahati, gave his keynote address to the august gathering. He expressed his appreciation of the College’s initiative to have organized the workshop for the non-teaching staff of the HEIs, who play important role in the functioning of the higher institutions. He accentuated the need to have the intrinsic working culture of excellence in every field and make every effort to give the best of one’s ability in their own work places. The significance of staff-students relations to create an ambience of team work, where such workshops, with an objective to hone the right attitudes and communication skills are crucial, is echoed by the speaker. He stressed on the necessity to acquire appropriate skills to keep pace with the development in all aspects and healthy awareness of the, where every stakeholder can be leveraged to more effectively support the HEIs and also create productive workforce that can make a sustainable contribution to India’s economic development.

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The Chief Guest, after delivering the keynote address, formally declared the workshop open for the technical sessions to be followed thereafter. The chairperson thanked the Chief Guest for his addressto the audience and his official opening of the workshop technical sessions. The chairperson, thereafter, read the order of the subsequent technical sessions to all the participants and brought to a close of the inaugural session.

After the inaugural session, refreshment was served in the College Auditorium to all the guests, invitees, media team and the participants. For enhanced ICT facilities, participations and interactions, the technical sessions were then conducted in the Arts Digital Hall, where all the participants were then conveyed by the College bus from the auditorium.

I TECHNICAL SESSION

A: (Topic: Building Right Attitude) The first technical session was chaired by Dr. J.P. Marak, Coordinator, Institutional Internal quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), UCC. The chairperson welcomed all the participants to the session and gave a brief introduction of the resource person Dr. J. Wahlang, Associate Professor, Department of English, UCC, after which she was felicitated by a bouquet. The resource person gave her deliberations of the topic, Building Right Attitude, assigned to her using power point presentations. She gave a talk on how attitude of a person impacts the perspective of a situation. Having a great talent coupled with a bad attitude results in bad team work, while great talent together with good attitude brings about great team work. It is reiterated by the resource person how attitude of an individual is contagious to the people in the vicinity of his or her work place. Attitude is really about how a person is, which overflows into how he acts. One’s attitude and the potential go hand in hand and it determines one’s approach to life and perspective of the situation in the work place. Often it is the only difference between success and failure. She stressed on doing an inventory of oneself of his or her attitude and making an effort to develop good habits, choosing to have right attitudes. The battle that one wages is not against the outside of oneself, but within.

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The participants were drawn to their attention on examining their attitude and the ability and willingness to change their attitude and finding something good in any given situation in order to build the right one. The participants, during a very brief interaction session, very animatedly shared their views on their nature of work place and how in any pressured situation, it is a formidable to work with a right kind of attitude. However, after the session was over, every participant settled on how crucial it is to have right attitude in every work place.

There was a brief tea break after the session, after which another area of the theme was taken up.

B: (Topic: Relationship) The session was chaired by Dr. S. K. Singh, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, UCC. The chairperson welcomed all the participants to the second session and gave a short introduction of the resource person, Dr. J.P. Marak, Coordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). The resource person started the session by making all the participants involve in a number game, where they were made to sum up the figures that appeared sequentially projected on the screen. Almost all the excited participants loudly gave the answer wrong in one voice, except a very few of them, which was meant to make a point, that right is always right even if it is only person, and wrong is always wrong even if the whole audience say it loud. When the audience was alerted of their performance in the game, was in one mind, and the attention was now drawn to the speaker, the resource person made an introduction of how important relationship is in life, where he remarked that the basis of life is people and how they relate to each other. He made it amply clear to the audience that people do not care of how much one knows, until they know how much one cares. The key to relating to others is putting oneself in someone else’s place instead of putting them in their place. He urged the audience to have a bigger picture beyond their own immediate work place, which is to realize how everyone’s coordinated effort matter to the making of the noble objectives of the HEIs fulfilled and when put together as a Nation everyone could contribute in every possible way. He narrated a story where a man on the top of a ladder, which everyone sees,

8 State Level Workshop “Staff Excellence, Capability, Growth & Effective Human Relations” IQAC-Union Christian College is possible only because of the men on the ground who have not left looking up the man on top, holding the ladder firmly, a beautiful illustration of how each one is related and crucial for a common goal.

C: (Topic: Team Work) The resource person continued on the topic “team work” with words of appreciation to the whole non-teaching fraternity, with an illustration how Edmund Hillary with his team mate Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, could reach the summit of world’s highest mountain Mount Everest on the 29th of May, 1953, with his other men on the ground supplying them all they needed, yet who are never seen or heard of. He showed certain relevant pictures on the screen, where a navigator sees and maneuver his boat while everyone on board are safe, to sail while the sailors in one accord in synergy row it to reach their destiny. He encouraged all the participants not to lose sight of that bigger picture of the Education Policy and share the pride in every success of the institutions they are serving as the stakeholders quoting “there is no I in TEAM, but in WIN”.

Lunch Break After such lively and interactive sessions in the first technical period, all the participants were then given a break for lunch, which was served in the College Indoor Stadium.

II TECHNICAL SESSION

D: (Topic: Information & Communication Technology - ICT) The second technical sessions resumed in the same venue, the first session was chaired by Dr. J. Wahlang. She welcomed all the participants to the session and introduced the resource person Dr. S.K. Singh, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, UCC. Dr. S.K. Singh, talked about the importance of the need of every staff to keep abreast with the pace of development, especially with regard to the current ICT aspects. He gave an overview of the latest technological application soft-wares available in many electronic gadgets. The significance of virtual world, such as video conferencing, e-class rooms etc., gaining its momentum in this generation is highlighted, which could bring about a revolutionary change in the efficiency of lesser workforce. He encouraged all the non-teaching staff, regardless of their

9 State Level Workshop “Staff Excellence, Capability, Growth & Effective Human Relations” IQAC-Union Christian College impediments with regard to their skills in the field of ICT, to make sincere efforts in order to continue on, in this current digital-India mission, for efficiency, transparency and accountability in their work places. He also gave a note of caution to every stakeholder of the upcoming ICT based key areas of certain criteria of assessment and accreditation of HEIs.

E: (Topic: Communication Skills) The last topic “Communication Skills” of the second technical session was taken by Dr. J. Wahlang, Associate Professor, Department of English, UCC. The resource person drew the attention of the participants to a point, where skills in the way one communicates to the other is very important in public places. About 60% of all management problems are a result of faulty communications. Communication is fundamental to understanding. Relating to people effectively through skills of communication is one of the key areas in management. Simple words of encouragement and appreciation are all important in effective communication. In such pressured jobs like ones where the non-teaching staff are in, the ability to take criticism and yet see an opportunity to take things positively is indeed a big challenge. However, as the resource person highlighted how circumstance and things around could be changed skillfully through effective communication. She also reiterated that to develop a successful team, a common goal is important is important, which has to be coupled with the ability to communicate that goal clearly. Open communication establishes an atmosphere of trust, which is essential if a group of people is to function as a team.

End of the Technical Sessions: After a series of long sessions taken by various different resource persons and yet without losing any enthusiasm from all the participants, they were distributed feed-back forms to fill-in about the workshop programme. Each one of the audience took their time to give their opinion and suggestions. A short analysis of their feed-back forms give a clear pattern of how they felt and expected of such initiatives, a brief summary of which is given below:  Participants appreciated the efforts of all the concerned agencies, in organizing the workshop, which is the first of its kind in the state of Meghalaya.

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 A sense of appreciation for such a gesture to engage the non-teaching fraternity.  The frequency of such workshops be made higher.  More time for group discussion & interactive session.  Extension of time for more than a day.  Desire of a triangular involvement of non-teaching, teaching fraternity and even the heads of the institutions.

Valedictory Function: The valedictory function was organized in the College Auditorium, where the programme was emceed by Dr. J.S. Wahlang, Associate Professor, Department of English, UCC. The chairperson welcomed all the invitees, participants and others present to the function. The Principal of the College, Dr. S.R. Lyndem, was the Chief Guest for the function. He gave his remarks on the workshop, where he expressed his gratitude to the funding agency, UGC, NERO for the financial support. He also expressed his appreciation to all the Heads of the concerned institutions for delegating their non-teaching staff for the workshop. The Chief Guest distributed the certificates of participation to all the participants on the dais. Thereafter, some of the participants viz Shri. Augustine Khryiem, UDA, Shillong College, Shillong, Shri. B.K. Marwein, UDA, Sankar Dev College, Shillong, expressed their appreciation and gratitude to the College authority and the entire team of organizers for having conducted the workshop. They expressed that they were greatly enriched and their perspectives were enlarged through the technical sessions. They expressed their desires to have more frequently of such programmes in the near future and enhance their coordinated efforts. Lastly, Shri. J. Kharbuki, Convener of the workshop, proposed the vote of thanks on behalf of the host institute. Thereafter, the participants were grouped for photo session.

Summary of the Workshop: The University Grants Commission (UGC), MHRD, North-Eastern Regional Office (NERO), has released grants to the Union Christian College for conducting the workshop vide letter No. 8-189/Sem/Conf/NERO/2015-16/623, dated 31st March, 2017. The grantee institution has fully utilized the grant-in-aid for which it is being sanctioned.

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The workshop, which the grant-in-aid was sought and granted for, was the first of its kind for the non-teaching staff, in our state of Meghalaya. There were seventy four participants – 3 (Nongstoin College), 9 (St. Edmund’s College), 8 (Sankar Dev College, 6 (Shillong Commerce College), 2 (College of Teacher Education – PGT), 9 (Lady Keane College), 9 (Shillong College), 28 (Union Christian College) eight different colleges from the state. There were three resource persons, who took their allocated technical sessions, covering the allied topics of the workshop in scheduled time. The sessions were taken with the aid of ICT, where appropriate power point presentations were made, coupled with certain short relevant animated video-clippings and audio for enhancement of the effectiveness of the purpose. The participants were made to involve in the discussions and were engaged in certain games to allow greater participation from the audience. The ambience in all the sessions was very amiable.

Dated: UCC, the 23rd August, 2017

Dr.J.P.Marak Coordinator Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Union Christian College Umiam Khwan, Ri-Bhoi Meghalaya-793122

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PROGRAM REPORT PEFORMA VII

Item/Title of the Program OrganisingDept/ Date & duration Number of Resource Person Collaborating Agency Participants/beneficiaries Male Female Program on Sexual Violence English/The Projects 17th August, 2019 90 110 Panellists- Ms Mary Therese And Impunity Kurkalang & Ms Balarisha Lyngdoh , Lapdiang Syiem &Team,

Program Outcomes: (Maximum 500 Words

For the program on Sexual Violence and Impunity, held on 17th August, 2019 (Saturday), a core team of students from the English Department was formed. Students were divided into several groups, such as, for setting up the stage, cleaning of the auditorium, food and refreshments, and sending out invitations and publicity. The Nutrition Department kindly granted two of their classrooms to be used as green room for the performers. The projector was provided by the IQAC. The Estate Manager made arrangements for the backup generator in case of power cuts. The sound system was hired from Mr Pynshai Sawian. The lunch for the performers and guests were arranged for in the Cooperative Canteen. Posters for the performance were pasted throughout the campus, and announcements were made in the college PA system, the Chapel, and all the hostels. On Friday, 16th August, 2019, the students along with the teachers gathered in the auditorium at 2.30pm. They were divided into several groups : for the stage decoration, cleaning the floor and windows, setting up the chairs, and various miscellaneous work. The SRC kindly provided with the curtain for the stage backdrop. Another group of students handed out the invitations. The hired sound system came at 9.30am on Saturday, 17th August, 2019. All in all, the preparation for the program was completed successfully by the night of 16th August, 2019.

On 17/8/19, a powerful performance on Sexual Violence and Impunity was organised; which was a performance under The Projects Stepping Stones & Body of Evidence by Zubaan. This event was held in the auditorium of the college, Union Christian College. Before beginning the program, the performers and the guests arrived at 10:00 am and were received by volunteers from the English Department of the college. The actors were then taken for refreshment on their arrival. The program started at 12:00 noon and an opening was delivered by the facilitator, Lapdiang A. Syiem. After which an abstract performance was given by the actors: Abigail Nongsiej, Rangchirik Ch. Marak and Clyde Herschel Thangkhiew. This performance continued for approximately thirty minutes. After the performance, the actors, Clyde Hersche and Rangchirik immediately left after taking their lunch which was provided to them in the Cooperative Canteen. With the completion of the performance, the second part of the program – the post-performance discussion was immediately started. The panellists for the post performance IQAC, UCC were Mary Therese Kurkalang and Balarisha Lyngdoh, Project Manager of North East Network, Meghalaya. The students and guests asked questions regarding sexual violence and how to reach out and support the victims. The panellists gave the students insightful and informative answers. The auditorium was packed and the students thoroughly enjoyed the program.The interaction session lasted for an hour after which the program was concluded.

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REPORT International Conference On Women and Development (NER-CWD)

Organised by:

Union Christian College (UCC) (Affiliated to the North Eastern Hill University Recognised under 2(f) & 12(B) of UGC Act, 1956) Umiam Khwan, Meghalaya.

In Collaboration with

and P. A. Sangma Foundation, Meghalaya

Venue: Union Christian College, Umiam Date: 26th – 28th July2018

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Acknowledgement

On behalf of the Conference Organising Committee, I take this opportunity, first and foremost to thank the Chief Guest, Shri. Conrad K. Sangma, the Chief Minister Govt. of Meghalaya for sparing his valuable time to grace and inaugurate the Conference. I express my gratitude to the Guest of Honour, Shri, Babeth K. Sangma for gracing the Conference with his presence. My sincere thankfulness goes to the P.A. Sangma Foundation, for the support and collaboration to organize the Conference with UCC. I thank Dr. R. M. Manih, Principal, Union Christian College for his support and encouragement. I thank the members of the Organising Committee and the Conveners of the different sub-committees for the unwavering support and cooperation towards making the Conference a success. I also take this opportunity to extend my thankfulness to the students’ volunteers, the NCC Cadets, the Cultural troops of the different states for their unstinted support and discipline. I express my gratitude to the Resource Persons, Chairpersons and the participants both from the different states of the Country and abroad. I thank M/S Print ‘N’ Publish for printing and binding of the final project report.

I take this opportunity to also especially thank Our Almighty Father for His granting us the wisdom and guiding us all along.

God Bless you all. God Bless UCC.

U.C.C Banshaikupar Lyngdoh Mawlong

August 30, 2018 Organizing Secretary

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Organising Committee

Chief Patron Dr. R. M. Manih, Principal, Union Christian College.

Organizing Secretary Banshaikupar Lyngdoh Mawlong, Secretary, Project

Implementation Committee, Union Christian College.

MEMBERS

Dr. J. Mathew Vice-Principal, Union Christian College.

Dr. J. P. Marak IQAC Coordinator, Union Christian College.

Dr. M. B. Mitri Associate Professor, HoD History

Dr. S. Pio: Associate Professor, HoD Geography.

Dr. (Mrs) M. Chand Associate Professor, Dept. of Geography

Dr. (Mrs). V. Kalita Associate Professor, HoD of Botany

Ms. B. R. Lyngdoh Asst. Professor, Dept. of English

Shri. Babeth K. Sangma P.A. Sangma Foundation

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SUB- COMMITTEES:

A. Accommodation Committee  Mrs. A.B. Lyndem & Mr. A.B.S Kharkongor. B. Reception Committee at Union Christian College on the Inaugural day (26th July 2018)  Dr (Mrs.) A.G. Paul, Dr. (Mrs). V. Kalita, Mr. D. K. Saha & Dr. J. W. Lyngskor. C. Transport Committee 1. Mr. A. H. Sawkmie, Dr. Deiborlang Nongsiang, Mr. Jonestar L. Nonglait and Mr. Tisharson Kharkrang D. Refreshment Committee 1. Mrs. Sica Lyngdoh, Mr. J. Kharbuki, Ms. P.W. Umdor, Ms. I. Wanniang & Students of Nutrition Dept. E. Cultural Committee 1. Mr. A.B.S Kharkongor, Mrs. M. Chand, Mrs. B.R. Lyngdoh, Mrs. Darlene P. A. Sawian, President SRC, General Secretary and Socio-Cultural Secretary.

F. Logistics & Support Committee  Mr. Jonestar L. Nonglait, Dr. Deiborlang Nongsiang, Mr. Babiang Lyngdoh and Mr. Phlegon Syndai, Ms. Ibansiewdor Lyngdoh, Ms. I. Mawlong, Ms. P.W. Umdor, Ms. I. Wanniang, Ms. A. Rumnong & Mr. E. Rymmai, Estate Manager G. Rapporteurs Team: Dr (Ms). R. Lalrintluangi, Dr (Ms). J.S. Wahlang, Mrs. Amanda Khyriem, Ms. B. R. Lyngdoh, Mrs. Darlene. P.A. Sawian and Ms.Longnam W. Kharpuri, Mrs. A.B. Lyndem, , Dr. D. Nongsiang, Dr. P. Nongkling & Mr. P Syndai.

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Concept Note

Women over the years have lived under the shadows men in a ‘patriarchal’ dominated society. However, as Azza Karam puts its- “Democracy cannot be gender-blind”. Democracy calls for the inclusive development of the populace across gender, race, region, castes, class or any stratification for that matter. One of the essential elements of modern democratic welfare state is to ensure the development, upliftment and to safeguard the interests and security of the otherwise exploited, subjugated half of the population.

In the ethnically and culturally diverse Northeast India, one facet which is homogeneous and unique is the region’s status of women in the society. This aspect usually goes unnoticed and has thereby remained unexplored. Since ages the north eastern Indian women have shared a significant social space as compared to most of their contemporaries living in other parts of the Indian sub-continent. Their commendable participation in and contribution to the social, cultural, economic and political affairs of the state have not received the recognition it deserves.

However, unfortunately, in spite of their social and economic equality with the men, they have been politically, socially and economically marginalized and are kept away from the decision making bodies. The scenario in this aspect has not changed much over time. There is a dearth of political awareness among the women folk of the region. The women’s participation in the region’s existing institutional politics has been tactfully excluded. The unending internal conflicts in the states of Northeast have led to displacements of several communities. This in turn has caused deterioration in the status of women and has made them vulnerable. Women in Northeast region are still one of the vulnerable groups facing a lot of issues, challenges in their lifestyle, status, employment, education, political participation, health, domestic violence, etc. Recent spades of violence against women have raised concerns and questions in an otherwise women-friendly society of the region. The question that needs the attention is how do we ensure social justice when the voices and security of the other half of the population is unheard of? This platform will render an opportunity for all of us to think, acknowledge and act for women's development and empowerment in the region.

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SUB THEMES: The list of topics to serve as guidelines for papers and discussions includes the following: 1. Tribal Women- Status in North-eastern Region 2. Women’s Demographic Statistics

3. Women Development: Policies & Programmes 4. Women in Governance 5. Women Development : Grass root initiatives and success stories 6. Women and Law

7. Women and Human rights 8. Gender based violence / Domestic Violence / Sexual violence and trafficking against women and children 9. Women and Media 10. Women and Work 11. Women and Poverty 12. Women and Environment

13. Women and Socio cultural Issues in NER

14. Women and Health

15. Women and Migration

16. Women and Education

17. Women and Employment

18. Women led Development Organisations

19. Women and Indigenous Knowledge for Development

20. Women’s issues in Tribal Communities

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Profile of Participants

Resource Persons: 1. Prof. (Retd.). L. S. Gassah, Dept. of Political Science, North Eastern Hill University. 2. Prof. A. K. Nongkynrih, Dept. of Sociology, North Eastern Hill University. 3. Dr. Charles Reuben Lyngdoh, Head of the Dept. of Political Science, Synod College, Shillong. 4. Smt. Hasina Kharbhih, Impulse NGO Network, Shillong. 5. Dr. Teiborlang Kharsyntiew, Dept. of International Relations, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. 6. Shri. K. L. Buam, Head of the Dept. of History, Synod College, Shillong. 7. Dr. M. Kharbithai, Assam University 8. Smt. Rebekah Tham, Dept. of Germanic Studies, English and Foreign Language University, Shillong Campus. 9. Dr. U. Shilla, Dept. of Botany, Union Christian College. 10. Dr. B. Myrboh, Dept. of Political Science, Synod College.

Paper Presenters: 1. Dr. Badarisha L. Nonglait, Asst. Professor, Sngap Syiem College, Meghalaya. 2. Banjoplyne L. Marshillong, Asst. Professor, Sngap Syiem College, Meghalaya. 3. Shyamalima Kashyap, Amity University. 4. Chirantani Dey, Tata Institute of Social Science, Guwahati, Assam. 5. Dr. Joya Bhattacharya , Associate Professor, Garg College, Delhi University. 6. Neda Fatima, Research Scholar, University of Allahabad. 7. Ritumoni Bhuyan, Tata Institute of Social Science, Guwahati, Assam. 8. Monica Mawlong, Research Scholar, NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya. 9. Atlanta Talukdar, Research Scholar, Tata Institute of Social Science, Guwahati, Assam. 10. Geeta Janet Dkhar, Asst. Professor, Shillong College, Meghalaya. 11. Parul Pari, Research Scholar, International Institute for Population sciences, Mumbai. 12. Modang Reena, Asst. Professor, Wangcha Rajkumar, Govt College, Deomali, Arunachal Pradesh. 13. Alimpa Bhuyan, Asst. Professor, J.N College, Boko, Assam.

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14. Sai Lakshmi Chavan, Associate Professor, VEMU Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh. 15. Sivaji Vemula,Associate Professor VEMU Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh. 16. Sudarshina Gogoi, Asst. Professor, Devicharan Barua Girls' College, Jorhat, Assam. 17. Rosy Yumnam, Asst. Professor, The English and Foreign Languages University, Shillong Campus, Meghalaya. 18. Sarmisha Neog, Research Scholar, Gauhati University, Assam. 19. Ayush Gaur, Research Scholar, Aligarh Muslim University. 20. Sukanya Kakoti, Research Scholar, TISS, Guwahati. 21. Aswathy Rachel Varughese, Research Scholar, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore. 22. N. Pautunthang, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Research Scholar, Bangalore. 23. Koustav, Research Scholar, IIPS, Mumbai. 24. P. Lalpekhlui, TISS, Guwahati 25. Evangelene Carina Nongkhlaw, Asst. Professor, Shillong College. 26. Gaithalu Gangmei, Research Scholar, JNU, New Delhi. 27. Versha Tomar, Research Scholar, JNU, New Delhi. 28. Dr. Rashmi Attri, Asst. Professor, Aligarh Muslim University. 29. Pallabi Barah, Research Scholar, JNU, New Delhi. 30. Dr. Asmat Jahan, Asst. Professor, Jamia Milia Islamia University. 31. Soumi Mukherjee, Institute of Development Studies, Kolkata 32. Dr. Ved Prakash, Asst. Professor, Central University of Rajasthan, Kishangarh, Aj. 33. Dr. Rekha Shangpliang, Asst. Professor, NEHU. 34. Vinod Thota, Research Scholar, International Institute for Population sciences, Mumbai 35. Pritten Sherpa, Research Scholar, JNU, New Delhi. 36. Anjalee M. Shangpliang, Associate Professor, Lady Keane College, Shillong. 37. Sourabh Jyoti Sharma, Asst. Professor, D.K. College, Assam. 38. Dr. Nila Dutta, H.O.D Sociology Department, Women’s College, Shillong. 39. Dr. Rihunlang Rymbai, Department of Education, North-Eastern Hill University. 40. P.C. Lalthansiami, Ph.D Scholar, Department of Political Science, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya. 41. Oleander Donald Singh, Law Department, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU). 42. Dr. Sunanda Bhattacharya, Department of English, Women’s College, Shillong.

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43. Dr. Sumana Paul, HOD, Department of Education, Women’s College, Shillong. 44. Shahriar Mohammad, Rural Development Agency, Bangladesh. 45. AndalibMahejabin, Rural Development Agency, Bangladesh. 46. Md. Shafiqur Rashid, Rural Development Agency, Bangladesh. 47. Sarawat Rashid, Rural Development Agency, Bangladesh. 48. Arthur Lyngdoh, Head of Department, Department of Political Science, Union Christian College, Meghalaya. 49. Markynti Kharlyngdoh, Education Department, Sngap Syiem College Mawkyrwat, Meghalaya. 50. Dr. Preetinicha Barman, Assistant Professor, Dept. of English, Women’s College, Shillong. 51. Darlene P. A. Sawian, Asst. Professor, Union Christian College. 52. Amanda Khyriem, Associate Professor, Union Christian College. 53. Dr. J. W. Lyngskor, Associate professor, Union Christian College. 54. Ibansiewdor Lyngdoh, Asst. professor, Union Christian College. 55. Brave Well Mawthoh, Asst. professor, Union Christian College. 56. Dr. Belinda Marwein, Asst. Professor, Sngap Syiem College, Meghalaya.

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Inaugural Address

The Conference was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri. Conrad Sangma, who called for more participation of women in politics.

Addressing the inaugural function of the three- day International Conference on Women and Development (NER-CWD) organised by the Union Christian College Umiam in collaboration with the P.A. Sangma Foundation on Thursday, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has called for more participation of women in politics. Conrad said the participation of women in politics is minimal.

The chief minister called for active involvement of women in governance. “The policies that we make will never be complete and more importantly the implementation of these policies at the grassroots level will never be complete without the participation and inputs from each and every section of the society”, the chief minister added.

He said there is a need or increased participation from women to ensure a more holistic approach to development and progress of the state. “There is a large section of women that are yet to get the opportunity to contribute. If the participation of women is equal in the economic growth of our nation the entire dynamics of the country will change”, he added.

Expressing his concern over gender discrimination and crimes against women, the chief minister stressed the need to educate and sensitise all sections of the society to counter these issues. “We make the policies and we come up with different programes but until the mindset of individuals does not change we will not see a positive outcome”, he said.

The chief minister hoped for a positive outcome from the conference and exhorted all to work together for the overall development and progress of the state. The chief minister later inaugurated the new library building of the UCC which was constructed with funding from RUSA.

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Rapporteur report

Day I- 26th July 2018 Technical Session I (A) Chairperson: Prof. (Retd). L. S. Gassah, North Eastern Hill University Rapporteur: Mrs. A. B. Lyndem and Dr. P. Nongkhling

1. Dr. Charles Reuben Lyngdoh, Associate Professor & Head of the Dept. of Political Science, Shillong- Changing Notions of Participation: Women in Khasi Society. The paper by Dr Charles Reuben Lyngdoh on Changing notions of participation: Women in Khasi Society, seeks to discuss the role of Khasi women at village level in the traditional system of governance and how changes have taken place in their engagement in society through the process of adjustment, compromise and accommodation.

2. Dr. Nila Dutta, H.O.D Sociology Department, Women’s College, Shillong – Working Women in decision making Process. Dr Nilla Dutta in her paper Working Women in Decision making process focused on the decision making power of Bengali married women in families in lieu of their education and employment. 3. P. Lalpekhlui, Research scholar, Tata Institute of Social sciences- Civil Society and Democracy: Role of Women in Electoral Politics in Mizoram. P Lalpekhlui in her paper Role of women in electoral politics in Mizoram attempts to understand why women participated in electoral politics and also attempts to locate the role of civil society under the framework of democracy by exploring various issues and patterns adopted that has resulted in substantial changes in voting behaviour and democratised the political system.

4. Dr. Joya Bhattacharya, Department of Political Science, Gargi College, Delhi University- Gender and Representation. Dr Joya Bhattacharya’s paper on Gender and representation explores the complexity of women’s political participation to reflect on arguments supporting gender quotas and examines the subsequent empowerment if any at personal and community levels.

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Technical session 1(B) Chairman: Prof. A.K. Nongkynrih, NEHU. Rapporteurs: Dr. R. Lalrintluangi and Mr. P. Syndai

1. Dr. Rihunlang Rymbai, Department of Education, North-Eastern Hill University- Women and Work: Work Stress, Work-Family Balance and Work Related Quality of Life of Women Teachers. This paper talks about a research done on 79 women teachers in different schools in Shillong Meghalaya to find out about work related stress. The study finds marital status as well as the number of children make no difference in the stress levels of the teachers.

However people above the age of 45 have more stress than those below 45.Untrained teachers have more balance between work stress and quality of life. Majority of the women have average level of work stress.

2. Ms. Modang Reena Asstt professor in the Deptt of Geography Wangcha Rajkumar Govt College, Deomali, Arunachal Pradesh- Socio -Economic Status of Women of North- East India: A Geographical Analysis. This paper uses data provided by Cencus report of India, National Sample Survey Organization(NSSO). It mainly proves that women of North East India have a better position than their counterparts from the rest of the country, especially in terms of education and work participation. 3. Darlene P.A. Sawian. Union Christian College - The Essence of the Khasi Woman. This paper talks about the paradoxical life of a Khasi woman who despite being in a matrilineal society still has to live under the control of the male members of the family especially the uncle or the father. Two distinguished Khasi women, Nabon Sawian and Mavis Dunn Lyngdoh who created history by breaking off patriarchal control are mentioned in the paper.

However no clear cut decision or resolution has been made at the end of the presentations about the position of women of North East India or Khasi women in particular.

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Technical Session II Technical Session II (A) Chairperson: Dr. C. R. Lyngdoh, Synod College, Shillong. Rapporteurs: Dr. D. Nongsiang and Ms. Longnam W. Kharpuri

1. P.C. Lalthansiami, Ph.D Scholar, Department of Political Science, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya- Forced Migration and Its Consequences: A Case Study of Bru Women in Tripura Relief CampsKeywords: Migration, consequences, women, displacement. The presentation focussed on an examination of the consequence of forced migration on women with special reference to the Bru women who are displaced from Mizoram and are currently living in Tripura relief camp. Topics touched upon are: Forced migration and its ramifications in the Tripura camp: Sanitation, medical facilities, prostitution, sexual assault, poor conditions of life generally. Education and infrastructure: Schools are poor and no higher education opportunities. Poor education opportunities result in phenomena such as early marriage.

2. Chirantani Dey, Research Scholar, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS, Guwahati)- Women and Public Relations Profession: The Hidden Challenges. The presentation dealt with the profession of Public Relations (PR) and women (In particular from Guwahati). A brief historical overview of what PR was and is now, was provided by the presenter. Historically PR was both strategic and diplomatic and used by kings and administrators to relate to their subjects in close quarters. Historically, PR was a ‘hard skill’. Now, PR has become a ‘soft skill’. The study is quantitative and involves interviews of 15 women serving in the PR industry in Guwahati. They vary in age group, education, etc. Some had a ‘Planned Entry’ and some and ‘Unplanned Entry’ into the profession. For planned, they had training in the field and were initiated to the profession. For unplanned, they entered the profession on their own: because they had a propensity to liking the job or because it was circumstantial and they adapted and learnt the profession with time. Skills expected of a good PR agent: communication, interpersonal skills, etc. Skills preferred are those that women excel at and enable them to take over this profession. However the flipside to hiring women to this job is that they more accepting of lower salaries, employers find it easier to manage and control their female PR agents. This reflects gender asymmetry. The presenter also spoke about the tdifficulties of the job especially for female PR agents and the issues involved relating to their sex: sexual harassment, security, overwork and so on. Conclusion: WoMen PRs face challenges that are unseen despite dominating the PR profession. ICWD-2018 Page 13

3. Mr. Oleander Donald Singh, Law Department, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) & Dr. Mercy Chand Daimari, Department of Geography, UCC. -Status of Women, Offense of Rape and focus in a Matrilineal Society. The presentation started off with a description of what is ‘status’. Then it progressed to the topic of ‘Status of Women’. A brief overview of the idea of woman status in ancient civilizations of the Mesopotamian and Babylonian eras was given. Various literatures point to men and women have an equal footing. Women in the earlier Mesopotamian era had a higher standing. Around the biblical era we see the status of women deteriorating with such introductions as the Code of Hammurabi that defines women only as property and also institutionalized the patriarchal family as an aspect of state power.

The presentation progressed to the meaning of rape and origin of the word from ‘Rapier’ which means to seize. Later, rape meant “in a hurry” and recently as an offence committed by a man to a woman. The paper progressed to defining the matrilineal system as a system of descent and inheritance. The relation of status, rape, and matriliny was made and a mention of the Nirbhaya rape case was taken to describe the meaning of rape in legal legislation as “any type of penetration”. The presentation concluded with a a question: Is legislation, redefining rape, talking about equality, enough? Shouldn’t we practice what we preach?

4. Gaithoilu Gangmei, Doctoral Research Scholar, North East India Studies Programme/School of Social Sciences, JNU, New Delhi- Women Labour Migration and Human Trafficking in the Neoliberal Economy: A Case Study on the Emerging Trends in Manipur. The presentation started off with the definition of human trafficking and progressed to a mentioning of the North East as transit states of human trafficking. In 2008, Manipur, a report came out on Human trafficking. The study in this paper has been done on two hotspots of Manipur-Tamenglong and Churachandpur. Both children and girls were primarily trafficked. The paper progressed to the concept of migration which has two factors: Push and Pull factors. Push- Absence of roads, the state of education system- Instead of transparent appointment of teachers there is nepotism from the locals who hire their own people and the salaries are shared between the teachers and the fees between the higher officials. Failures in education and the lack of higher education tempt locals to easily accept offers of better prospects. The paper demonstrates poor infrastructure as also a cause forfailures in development that lead to migration. Pictures

ICWD-2018 Page 14 shown of terrible roads to Temen. In a socio-economic context, migration happens due to a search of a livelihood. Traffickers take advantage of this with gifts of better economic prospects. For the pull factors we have the informalisation of labour in: a. Service Sector b. Labour Policy- impressive growth yet a thriving transnational crime The conclusion of the paper dealt with how a number of laws like POCSO are yet not able to control trafficking. A holistic approach is a probable solution: education, awareness campaigns, alternative means of livelihood, and rights of women to be protected.

5. Dr. Sunanda Bhattacharya, Department of English, Women’s College, Shillong- The Deprived Women of India: Reflections on Select Short Stories by Indira Goswami and Mahasweta Devi.

The presentation deals with the stories from Indira Goswami and Maheshweta Devi and is an examination of the plight of women characters in their poverty. The presenter talked about the hypocritical representations of women in religion (Hindu), Shakti etc etc. In rural areas women are different from their urban counterparts. From Indira Goswami the presentation focussed on her story The Shadow of Khamakhya “To break a Begging Bowl”- which centers on three women. A detail of character was dealt with in a rush. The next author discussed was Maheshweta Devi with a focus on her two characters “Dhouli” and “Sanichari. The sufferings of women in both of these literary pieces mainly stem from poverty.Therefore the sufferings of poor women are different from urban women. Poverty as the root of problems of women of this rural setting and the gender bias is associated with it makes their sufferings twofold.

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Technical Session II (B) Chairperson: Smt. Hasina Kharbhih, Impulse NGO, Shillong. Rapporteurs: Ms. B. R. Lyngdoh

There were four presenters who gave us different perspectives on different modes of violence. The session covered papers on women violence and responses to such violence in the family, the public and the private space and also institutions such as churches and law enforcement offices.

1. Dr. Sumana Paul, HoD, Department of Education, Women’s College, Shillong-Role of Education in the Empowerment of Women in India with special reference to Meghalaya. Dr. Sumana Paul's paper brought out suggestions relating to women empowerment whereby she mentioned the need for vocational trainings as alternatives. An interesting fact about the culture of silence was brought about by Dr. Belinda Marwein in her paper. It's important to note that women from the rural areas report domestic violence more than those of the urban. The paper showed some alarming statistics where we see violence against women increasing day by day.

2. Pallabi Barah, Ph.D. Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi- Women in City-space: An Account of Northeast Indian Women in Delhi. Pallabi Barah took us to the events and incidents in Delhi where north east women were subjugated to violence on basis of race. Discussions on her paper testifies the attitude of even the police force towards northeast women, where policing was done on their clothing and personal lifestyles.That the Delhi police put up a facebook page to warn northeast women implies the gender biased and insensitivity and mentality of the mainland Indians where harassment beyond measures were imposed on northeast women.

3. Evangelene Carina Nongkhlaw, Assistant Professor: Shillong College, Shillong- Intimate Boundaries and Violations: Gender Based Violence and the Woman. Avery interesting gender based violence was touched upon by Ms.E.C.Nongkhlaw when she referred to the famous folktale of Ka Nohkalikai. The misogynistic imposition that drove this wretched woman to her death was something worth the discussion. One member of the audience has even looked at such tales to be another form of repression from the Collonisers who were documenting the stories and folk tales of the Khasis.Threatening rise of cross border human ICWD-2018 Page 16 trafficking in North East India since this region is sharing international borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, China and Myanmar. Our region either becomes the source, destination or transit point. Sexual exploitation forced labour n overseas employment are mostly reported

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Day II: 27th July 2018 Technical Session III 09:30 A. M- 11:00 A.M Technical Session III (A) Chairperson: Dr. Teiborlang Kharsyntiew, Dept. of International Relations, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Rapporteur: Dr. Julie Sun Wahlang

1. Dr. Moses Kharbithai, Assam University, Silchar- Economic Migration of Women in Meghalaya and the Emergence Hawkers Community in Shillong City: Urban Space, Socio- Economic Issues vis-à-vis Policy Crisis. Dr. M Kharbih presented on the “Economic Migration of Women in Meghalaya and the Emergence Hawkers Community in Shillong City: Urban Space, Socio-Economic Issues vis-à- vis Policy Crisis.” It is a work in progress. 3 important aspects are discussed: Migration and gender, emergence of street vendors, issues/ problems of these communities vis-a-vis urban space.

2. Dr. Huidrom Imobi Singh, Asstt. Prof. Department of Economics Don Bosco College, Maram, Manipur & Ng. Lamnganbi Devi, Research Scholar, Dept. of Botany, D.M college of Science, Manipur University-Financial Inclusion of Women and Gender Equity for Sustainable Development in Manipur. In Manipur, women are becoming an important leader at present and participation in economic activities increases. The gap of gender equity is diminishing. It is how women are directly or indirectly included in financial services in one way or another. The findings will provide useful information for policy makers and reformers, students and academicians that can help broaden their understanding of the idea of financial inclusion of women and ultimately to the path of equity and development.

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3. Vinodh Thota, Research Scholar, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai- Girls Who Never-Attended School and School Dropouts in India: A Regional Perspective Sarawat Rashid, Andalib Mahejabin, Md. Shafiqur Rashid, Bangladesh-Training as Means of Economic Empowerment: A Study on Women Beneficiaries of Comprehensive Village Development Programme. The present study tried to understand the differentials and prevalence of school dropout and factors associated to school dropout, and girls who never attended school. Based on the data from the National Family and Health Survey-4 (NFHS), by using Binary logistic regression technique, it was found that about 7.0 percent of children in the age group of 5-18 years, who have never attended school and 15.5 percent of children have dropped out of school for various reasons. The dropout was higher among girls (17.0 percent) than boys (14.0 percent). About 12.0 percent of girls discontinued when they got married before 18 years. The dropout was higher amongst girls from the Muslim religion and Scheduled Tribe families. The Central region stood at top in prevalence of both children who never attended school and children who dropped out whereas the North-eastern region is at lowest level. The major reason for dropout were “children were not interested in studies”, “costs too much”, and children were required for household work” were the main factors influencing school dropout. This study has shown that girls are dropping out as they move from primary to higher secondary, especially when they move from secondary to higher secondary. Henceforth, policies have to be enacted in a way, so as to enable girls to proceed for higher studies. Thereby, the reward of education can be reaped to develop the country through productive human capital.

4. Arthur Lyngdoh, Head of Department, Department of Political Science, Union Christian College- Participation of Women in State Assembly Election in Sikkim. The present paper analyses the participation of women in the Sikkimese electoral politics since its merger with India. Additionally this is studies as an aspect of human development and women's empowerment

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Technical Session III (B) Chairperson: Shri K.L. Buam, Head of the department of History, Synod College Rapporteur: Mr. Phlegon Syndai

1. Smt. Markynti Kharlyngdoh, Education Department, Sngap Syiem College Mawkyrwat- Involvement of Mothers in Children’s Education: A Case Study of Nonglang Village. Smt. Markynti Kharlyngdoh, present a paper on the topic “Involment of Mothers in Children’s Education: A case study of Nonglang Village”.  The reason of choosing this village is because the dropout rate in this village is very high and literacy rate is very low.  The study had relatively revealed little involvement on the part of mothers in children’s primary education.  The presenter listed some suggestions for the mothers like spending time with their children and to have a family planning etc.

2. Neda Fatima, D-Phil Research Scholar, Centre for Development Studies, University of Allahabad- Gender, Education and Development: Within Particular Communities. Smt. Neda Fatima, presents on the topic “Gender, Education and Development: Within particular Communities”.  The topic deals with a different framework of definite portion of gender biasness on the ground of educational empowerment within a particular community.  According to 2011 census of India on educational level by religious community and gender has shown that 42.27% of Muslim in India are illiterate which is the highest illiteracy rate for any single religious community in the country.

3. Dr. Belinda Marwein, Education Department, Sngap Syiem College, Mawkyrwat- Problems Faced by Single Mothers of Mawlangwir Village. Dr. Belinda Marwein presents on the topic “Problems faced by Single Mothers of Mawlangwir Village”.  The study aim at digging into the socio-psychological problems, challenges and anguish faced by single mothers living in tribal village of Mawlangwir.

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 The low level of income and little education made single mothers vulnerable to more problems like lack of adequate educational support to children, underemployment and poverty.  Single mothers are in need of support, urgent attention and assistance.

4. Aswathy Rachel Varughese, Research Scholar, Centre for Human Resource Development, ISEC, Bengaluru- Public Expenditure and Gender Outcomes on Education: Evidence from India’s North East. Smt. Aswathy Rachel Varughese presents on the topic “ Public expenditure and gender outcomes on Education: Evidence from India’s North East”.  The study delves into North Eastern States public expenditure on education, their gender outcomes and various targeted policies and programs across different levels of education.  The North Eastern states of India spend more money on education, even though most of the states belongs to low-income states.  There is a negative impact on the enrollment of education in Meghalaya in regard to male in the higher education.

5. Dr. J.W. Lyngskor, Ibansiewdor Lyngdoh and Brave Well Mawthoh, Union Christian College- Woman’s Self-employment and its Socio-economic Impact: A study of the Retail shop Business among the Khasi Women. Mr. Brave Well Mawthoh presents a joint paper with Dr. J.W. Lyngskor and Miss Ibansiewdor Lyngdoh on the topic “Women’s self-employment and its socio-economic impact: A study of the Retail shop business among the Khasi Women”.  The paper concentrates on the retail shop business run by women such as groceries shop, tea stall, meat shop, fish shop, fast food, vegetable shop, beauty parlors, hawkers, pan shop etc.  The main reasons why women venture into retail shop business is because it is easy to establish, unemployment and economic compulsion.

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Technical Session IV 11:30 A. M- 01:00 P.M Technical Session IV (A) Chairperson: Dr. M. Kharbithai, Assam University. Rapporteur: Ms. A. Khyriem and Dr. P. Nongkling

1. Alimpa Bhuyan, Assistant Professor, Department of English, J.N College, Boko, Kamrup, Assam- The Praxis of Social Justice: Unheard Voices in The Fire and the Rain.

The presented paper takes up for study Nittilai, a tribal girl in Girish Karnad’s play, The Fire and the Rain. The paper discusses in detail the redemptive nature of the unheard voices and the power it exerts in spite of being unheard.

In the introduction, Bhuyan traces the roots of Feminism from the First Wave to the Second Wave before delving in detail on Simone de Beauvoir’s philosophy. The paper’s stated objectives which includes assessing women as understood by society and then to juxtapose her against a set image to evolve new trope of a woman and secondly, to show that women have the potential for executing both biological and cerebral functions to steer a new course of existence in society, family and politics have been judiciously analysed and proven by the presenter through her study and interpretation of Karnad’s The Fire and the Rain.

In conclusion, Bhuyan is of the opinion that though women’s voices are usually unheard of yet Nittilai becomes a burning example of the redeeming effect of woman’s voices which dared to act as panacea and establish social justice.

2. Asmat Jahan, Department of English, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi- Engaging with Gender, Culture, Identity: Critical Reading of Select Stories from Difficult Pleasures by Anjum Hassan. Jahan examines the stories in Difficult Pleasures and explores the various thematic configurations that recur in Hasan’s writings. She also explores the intricate web of relationships between individuals and spaces and seeks to answer questions related to gender, identity and culture in a constantly evolving post modern world.

Some of the short stories Jahan examines in her paper are Good Housekeeping, Wild Things, For Love or Water, Immanuel Kant in Shillong and The Big Picture.

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3. Ayush Gaur, Researcher, Department of English, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh- The Postmodernist Study of Jahanvi Barua’s Next Door. Beginning with a quotation, “Women must write herself: must write about women and bring women to writing, from which they have been driven away as violently as from their bodies...” Gaur goes on to portray the complexities of the different relationships found in this collection of short stories by Jahanvi Barua

The sense of loss, isolation, meaninglessness and the implicit awareness about the harsh realities of life are the traits which pervade the stories in Next Door.

4. Rosy Yumnam, Assistant Professor, Department of ELT, The English and Foreign Languages University, Shillong Campus- Representation of ‘Woman’ in Panthoipi Khongkul: A Feminist Perspective. The paper presented was about a literary text of the early 17th century of Manipur which details the intense love story of the already married women, Panthoipi, the daughter of a Meitei King and Nongpok Ningthou, Lord of the Langmai Hills. The text details how Panthoipi bravely defied the social customs and chose to be united forever in bliss with her paramour. She asserted her rights and raised her voice in the patriarchal society and later on became the divine, Goddess Panthiopi. The social norms and values oriented to the patriarchal society of early Manipur are challenged by the legendary Goddess, Panthoipi. The paper seeks to examine the feminist perspective of how woman has been represented in the text, Panthoipi Khongkul in the context of the early Manipuri society.

5. Sourabh Jyoti Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, D.K. College (Gauhati University)- Empowering Women in Rural Hinterlands : Analysing Working of 'Aajeevika' in Northeast India. The objective of the paper presented was to decipher the main purposes of Government aided scheme like the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), popularly known as ‘Aajeevika’ as well as finding out concrete results as ‘success stories’ at ground level in how much the scheme is contributing towards women development especially to those living in peripheries and rural hinterlands of North east region of India via self-empowerment. The paper also bring about finding the lacunas of the scheme in cases where it either failed or less-successful, while providing actionable solutions for its further improvement.

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Technical Session IV (B) Chairperson: Dr. Rebecca Tham, EFLU Campus. Rapporteur: Dr. J. S. Wahlang

1. Shyamalima Kashyap, Research Scholar, Amity Institute of English Studies and Research, Amity University- Misuse of Power: A Shift in Gender Dynamics in Michael Crichton’s Disclosure. In a very articulate presentation, the speaker talks about an alternate outlook towards the development of women from what she finds in the characters of Tom Sanders and Meredith Johnson & elucidates that misuse of power is gender neutral. The corporate & technical sectors have seen a surge in feminism as an ideology & movement with laws enforced to investigate charges of discrimination. While both sexes enjoy employment opportunities, women are not exactly free of lapses. They misuse power in several ways, one being false sexual harassment charges to benefit themselves. There are 16.01 % cases of sexual harassment cases filed by men. Power will protect power in a power industry. Harassment is also a power issue and power is neither male nor female. A move towards an egalitarian society must look into the welfare of both the sexes.

2. Dr. Ved Prakash, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Central University of Rajasthan- Making Films, Breaking Stereotypes: Representing the Voice of Women through Village Rockstars. The domain of cinema has seen a predominance of male filmmakers while there few female that are accommodated in mainstream Indian films, and extremely few from the North East. Films shape our understanding about life. They tell stories about people. Lately, the landscape has been changing. Reema Das’ Village Rockstars is based in Chhaigaon, is fictional but very realistic at the same time. Supported by a film clip, the presenter talks about the female protagonist who is not inclined towards females but has to come to terms with the transitional period in her life which isolates her as per tradition even though her mother is her main moral support. Reema Das questions this patriarchal intervention showing thereby a progressive portrayal of women.

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3. Dr. Preetinicha Barman, Assistant Professor, Dept. of English, Women’s College, Shillong- Women and Environment: Eco-feminist Reading of the Select Novels of Easterine Kire. In a well-researched paper, the presenter talks about the concept of the earth as a mother nurturing and nourishing all as per the belief systems of the Angami tribe of Nagaland. The presenter takes the approach of eco-feminism in the North East, with the spirit world as a part of the natural world in the nature-culture dichotomy. The paper talks about novels that reveal nature as a powerful source of assurance. The women in Kire’s novels emerge as an intimate link between the spirit world and the human world, free from modern rationalities and materialism.

4. Dr. Rashmi Attri, Associate Professor- Tribal Women of North East and Environment. The presenter talks about the position of women in the North East in the context of the eco- feminism, as seen in the novels of Mamang Dai. Not speaking much for radical feminism, Mamang Dai presents women as an intrinsic aspect of nature both in imagination and in imagination and in practice, in harmony with their environment. Her novels reveal the ways of life of the Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, whose cultural, religious, political, & economic practices are,environment friendly. Mamang Dai however, laments that the change towards modernisation has deprived the tribes of their natural habitat, and stresses on the revival of of life, and relationship with nature so as to retain the cultural identity.

5. Dr. Rekha M. Shangpliang, Dept. of Sociology, NEHU, Shillong- Women and Natural Resource Management: The Khasi Women of Meghalaya. Another well researched paper from the sociological point of view with inputs from interviews, where the presenter discusses the ideology of women and nature in the context of resource management and rural livelihood, while shedding light on the feminisation of poverty in a matrilineal society. The presenter talks about the eco-systems and the ecological knowledge of the rural women, which have been preserved over the years through oral narratives. The paper is informative as it touches upon the systems of forest management, lineage patterns and land tenure systems practised in Khasi Hills.

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Technical Session V 02:00 P. M- 03:30 P.M Chairperson: Dr. Ubalari Shilla, Union Christian College. Rapporteur: Dr. D. Nongsiang

1. Shaikh Shahriar Mohammad & Sarawat Rashid, Rural Development Academy (RDA), Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development, Bangladesh- Impact Evaluation of Maternity Allowance Programme for the Underprivileged Women’s of Bangladesh. The programme (MAP) has been able to create awareness regarding ANC and PNC services, especially in the hard to reach areas. However, the supply side is yet to match the increased demand. The programme aims at mitigating the sufferings of the poor mothers in the rural areas. MAP contributed to achieve MDGH and success towards SDGS.

2. Atlanta Talukdar, Research Scholar,Tata Institute of Social Sciences- Health and Women Workers in Tea Estates of Nazira, Sivasagar, Assam. The papers aim at understanding the health problems at tea estate women workers in Nazira, Sivasagar, Assam. To understand the various factors that affect the health conditions of women workers.

3. N. Pautunthang, Research Scholar, Population Research Centre, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bengaluru- Two child families in Assam: Trends and Differentials. To investigate two child families among currently married women, 15-49 years of age of Assam. Based on four different rounds of the National Family Health Survey data, the analytical results indicate that the conscious choice of two child families is spreading widely in the state of Assam.

4. Parul Puri, Research scholar, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai- Opting for self-care in health: A study on tribal women in India. Scheduled Tribes (ST) are more prone to self-care in health due to difficult terrains, illiteracy, poverty, social exclusion and superstitious. The study shows that the Eastern and Central region of the country are at a higher likelihood to use self-care for health.

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5. Dr. U. Shilla,- Women’s role in Environmental Protection. Seed conservation is mostly done by women. Some women are found preserving the environment. The Chipko Movement is the forest conservation movement involve in conservation of forest. Women actively participated in conservation of the environment.

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1. Geeta Janet Dkhar, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Shillong College, Shillong- Violence Against Women: Who Is To Be Blamed? The paper on violence against women: Who is to be blamed? This paper by Geeta Janet Dkhar, seeks to bring to light how women needless of being poor, illiterate, financially dependent are being inflicted by abuses. The paper discussed the various works of Novelists like Simone de Beauvoir, Patricia Meyer Slacks, Mahashweta Devi, Shashi Deshpande, Shobha de etc. which have highlighted this issue from a different arena and a different standpoint. The paper has open doors to a different interpretation of what violence against women is and its consequences.

2. Sarmistha Neog, Research Scholar (Law), Gauhati University, Assam- Cybercrimes against Women: An analytical study on laws as a device to fence the borderless criminal activities against women in India. Sarmishtha Neog in her paper cyber-crimes against women: An analytical study on laws as a device to fence the borderless criminal activities against women in India discuss the issues related to victimization of women in cyberspace. Cybercrimes affects the youth, women and value system of our society, this paper discuss all those issues, analyze the laws in India and provide some suggestions in case of shortcomings in laws dealing with criminal activities against women in cyberspace.

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3. A paper presented by Amanda Khyriem titled, The Paradox of Matriliny: Women in the Poems of Esther Syiem throws light on the situation and status of Khasi women through various poems of Esther Syiem and essays of Patricia Mukhim.

4. A paper titled Women’s status in Meghalaya presented by Mrs. Monica Mawlong highlight the status and position of the Khasi women through various indicators such as equality, political empowerment, education, marriage, etc.

5. A paper presented by Ibansiewdor Lyngdoh titled, Women’s contribution in turning waste into wealth: A case study of waste management by women SHG in Shillong focused on the role of Iainehskhem SHG, a SHG run by women in waste recycling and producing organic compost fertilizers.

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Dear Sir,

I would just like to convey my sincere thanks for organising such a beautiful conference and giving me an opportunity to attend the same. Hope to get more occasions to visit your college.

Thank you. Shyamalima Kashyap Research Scholar Amity Institute of English Studies and Research Amity University, Noida ****

Dear Sir,

Greetings! At the very beginning I would like to congratulate you on your sincere effort to offer the best hospitality and experience during the conference coordinated by you from 26th -28th July, 2018. It was an honor for me to be able to participate and present my research paper in this said conference.

Sincere Regards, Alimpa Bhuyan Assistant Professor, Dept of English, J.N College, Assam. ****

Thank you so much. It was a pleasure to be a participant in the international conference. You have been a great host. Thanks…

Chirantani Dey Research Scholar Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS, Guwahati)

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1. Workshop in Soft Skill Development-I In-charge : Mr. Eboton Kharkongor, Certified Trainer. Duration : 12/04/18 – 13/04/18 Number of students : 306 Objectives:The objectives of the Soft Skills Training are to give each student a realistic perspective of work and work expectations, to help formulate problem solving skills, to guide students in making appropriate and responsible decisions, to create a desire to fulfill individual goals, and to educate students about unproductive thinking, self-defeating emotional impulses, and self- defeating behaviors and also to develop reading skills, communication skills, and speaking skills also to help the students understand interpersonal skills, building interpersonal skills, better the ability to work with others.

Outcome:It is extremely important for everyone to develop or enhance their soft skills. In this equity initiative programme we have introduced the soft skill development for the out –going students. Keeping in mind that to get, and keep, a job,a person typically need a repertoire of technical skills but beyond technical skills soft skills also matter. While technical skills may be helpful but soft skills are what open most of the doors to come. In this programme the students learnt about work ethic, attitude, communication skills, emotional intelligence and a whole host of other personal attributes are the soft skills that are crucial for career success. With these soft skills a students can excel as a leader. Students also learnt about problem solving, delegating, motivating, and team building are all much easier if you have good soft skills. Knowing how to get along with people – and displaying a positive attitude which are crucial for success. ******* 2. Awareness Program on Substance Abuse In-Charge : Dr. J. P. Marak, RUSA Coordinator Duration of the course: 5/9/2019 Numbers of students : 120 Collaborating Agency: Manbha Foundation, Shillong, Meghalaya. Brief Report: A day-long Awareness Programme on Substance Abuse was organised on 5th September 2019. The Experts from Manbha Foundation said that the issue of drug addiction is a challenge before every State of the country. Although, the Union Ministry of Social Justice has special schemes and programmes for the prevention of drug abuse, it is the duty of all stakeholders to join in creating awareness about these schemes and the need to prevent this menace. The resource persons reiterate that substance abuse has affected human rights in every aspect. He particularly lauded the role of youths from Manipur, who brought laurels to the country through sports and thus reminded youths to emulate their deeds by taking part in sports and other healthy activities. The participants included 120 students. They were addressed by several resource persons coming from the background of legal, social and medical sciences. ****** 3. Workshop in Soft Skill Development-II In-charge : Mr. Banshaikupar Lyngdoh Mawlong, RUSA ADO. Duration : 23rd & 24th Sept 2019 and 17th & 18th Oct 2019. Number of students : 300 Resource Persons: Hundredfold Academy, Shillong, Meghalaya

Objectives:The objectives of the Soft Skills Training are to give each student a realistic perspective of work and work expectations, to help formulate problem solving skills, to guide students in making appropriate and responsible decisions, to create a desire to fulfill individual goals, and to educate students about unproductive thinking, self-defeating emotional impulses, and self- defeating behaviors and also to develop reading skills, communication skills, and speaking skills also to help the students understand interpersonal skills, building interpersonal skills, better the ability to work with others.

Outcome:In this programme the students learnt about work ethic, attitude, communication skills, emotional intelligence and a whole host of other personal attributes are the soft skills that are crucial for career success. With these soft skills a students can excel as a leader. Students also learnt about problem solving, delegating, motivating, and team building are all much easier if you have good soft skills. Knowing how to get along with people – and displaying a positive attitude which are crucial for success.

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Item/Title of the Program Organising Dept/ Date & duration Number of Resource Person Collaborating Agency Participants/beneficiaries Male Female National Seminar on “Recent Advancements Organized by: Union 12th – 14th June 2019, 38 56 11 in Science and Technology” Christian College (UCC), 3-day Seminar through the Science Society (UCC), in collaboration with The North Eastern Space Application Centre (NESAC), P.A. Sangma Foundation and College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Science (CAU-1) Program Outcomes: (Maximum 500 Words)

The National Seminar on Recent Advancements in Science and Technology was organized by Union Christian College, Umiam, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya-793122, through the Science Society, Union Christian College, in collaboration with North Eastern Space Application Centre (NESAC), Umiam, P. A. Sangma Foundation and College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CAU-1), Umiam. It is a 3-day seminar, starting from 12th June 2019 to 14th June 2019. Shri James K. Sangma, Honorable Home Minister, Government of Meghalaya grace the inaugural session as the Chief Guest and inaugurate the Seminar. Also Shri Babet Sangma, Treasurer of the P. A. Sangma Foundation, grace the inaugural session with an interesting and though provoking address.

The Seminar is a resounding success with 94 participants and 11 resource persons. Among the participants, 43 are paper presenters.

At the end of the Seminar participants are able to:

I. describe and discuss ways in which science is applied and used to solve local and global problems, II. describe and evaluate the benefits and limitations of science and scientific applications as well as their effect on life and society, III. discuss how science and technology are interdependent and assist each other in the development of knowledge and technological applications, IV. Discuss how science and its applications interact with social, economic, political, environmental, cultural and ethical factors. IQAC, UCC

Also they have:

VIII. Exchanged their views and thought among themselves on science and technology. IX. Interacted with eminent scientists. X. Gathered information on recent developments / trends in research in the different field of Science & Technology. XI. Disseminate their ideas and concepts among the science and technology community. XII. Understood the international nature of science and the interdependence of science, technology and society, including the benefits, limitations and implications imposed by social, economic, political, environmental, cultural and ethical factors. XIII. Promoted scientific and educational activities towards the advancement of the theory and practice of all Science and Technology fields. XIV. Broad together Researchers, Scientists, Scholars and Students and provides a forum for the dissemination of original research results, new ideas, Research and development, practical experiments, which concentrate on both theory and practices.

NATIONAL SEMINAR ON RECENT ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Organized by

UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Umiam, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya-793122 (Affiliated to the North Eastern Hill University), through the Science Society, Union Christian College, in collaboration with North Eastern Space Application Centre (NESAC), Umiam, P. A. Sangma Foundation and College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CAU-1), Umiam.

Venue: Union Christian College, Umiam

Date: 12th-14th June, 2019. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to thank our Principal for his constant support in organizing the seminar.

I expressed my deep gratitude to Shri. James Sangma, Honorable home minister, government of Meghalaya who inaugurated this Seminar.

I must mention our deep sense of appreciation to Dr. J. M. Nongkynrih, Senior Scientist NESAC for her keynote address. We are all inspired by her great words.

I thank all the distinguished Resource Persons and Paper Presenters, for their presentations and making the Seminar interesting and meaningful.

We are grateful to NESAC, PA Sangma Foundation and College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CAU-1) for collaborating with UCC in organizing the Seminar.

I also thank Jesuit Novitiate and College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CAU-1) for accommodating the participants of the Seminar.

My heartfelt thanks to all the members of the different Sub-Committees, for their valuable support and making this event a success. I owe special gratitude to the Conveners of all the different sub- committees, Reception Committee at the place of accommodation Mr. A. B. S. Kharkongor, Reception Committee at Union Christian College on the inaugural day, Dr. (Mrs.) A. G. Paul, Transport Committee: Mr. Jonestar L. Nonglait, Refreshment Committee Mrs. Sica Lyngdoh, Rapporteurs Team: Dr. (Mrs.) U. Shilla. Thank you for all the work you have done.

I owe special gratitude to the student volunteers who have work hard in making this event a memorable success.

My special gratitude also goes to Mr. Banshai Kupar Mawlong and Dr. J. P. Marak for their moral support and guidance.

Last but not the least, I thank you all my friends for your cooperation in making the Seminar a resounding success.

Thank you. Dr. D. Nongsiang, Organizing Secretary, National Seminar on Recent Advancements in Science and Technology.

CONTENT

1. Preface

2. Objectives

3. Detailed Programme

4. Keynote Address

5. Chief Guest Address

6. Profile of Resource Persons

7. Profile of Participants

8. Rapporteur Report

9. Outcome

10. Financial Report

11. Feedback

12. Organizing Committee

13. Photos PREFACE

Science and Technology has always been the decisive field of human activity which helped to mould the development of modern world. From the period of the Industrial Revolution to the Technological Revolution we experience today, the role of science and technology has become extricable to human existence/survival. New technological innovation which gained acceleration in the 20th century, have become an integral part of life in the 21st century.

India‟s contribution to the world of science and technology is immense. Our country could boast for pioneering some of the basic foundation in the fields of Mathematics, Architecture, Astronomy, Medicine, Physics, and Natural Philosophy, and today India is able to reap the benefits from the applications of its scientific contribution. Many scientific researchers in the field of Pharmaceuticals, Nuclear Energy, Space Technology, Biotechnology, Electronics and others have helped to transform the economic status of India, and created potential space for the younger generation to grow and flourish in a technologically advance environment.

Technological development in any field enhances the economy of any nation. In order to improve the power of science and technology in India, Indian government has made Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in the year 1942 and Board of Scientific and Industrial Research in the year 1940. In order to emphasize the growth of science and technology in the country, Indian government has established a chain of national laboratories and research institutes in various regions.

After the independence, our country has been involved in the promotion of spread of science for the national development. Variety of policies made by the government has emphasized the self-sufficiency and sustainable growth and development all through the country. Both science and technology have impacted the economic growth and social development in the country in extraordinary manner.

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the National Seminar on Recent Advancements in Science and Technology are:-

I. To provide an appropriate forum to the participants to exchange their views and thought among themselves on science and technology. II. To provide a forum to the participants to interact with eminent scientists. III. To provide a forum to the participants so that through which they can gather information on recent developments / trends in research in the different field of Science & Technology. IV. To organize lectures by scientists and experts and to disseminate their ideas and concepts among the science and technology community. V. Understand the international nature of science and the interdependence of science, technology and society, including the benefits, limitations and implications imposed by social, economic, political, environmental, cultural and ethical factors. VI. To promote scientific and educational activities towards the advancement of the theory and practice of all Science and Technology fields. VII. To bring together Researchers, Scientists, Scholars and Students and provides a forum for the dissemination of original research results, new ideas, Research and development, practical experiments, which concentrate on both theory and practices.

DETAILED PROGRAMME

Technical Sessions Schedule Physical Sciences

 Duration of paper presentation by the paper presenter: 10 minutes each  Questions and Discussions: 2 Minutes for each paper presenter.

Day I - 12th June, 2019.

8:45 A. M. – 9:00 A. M. : Tea

9:00 A. M. – 9:30 A. M. : Registration

9:30 A. M. – 11:00 A. M. : Inauguration

11:00 A. M. – 11:30 A. M. : Tea

Technical Session I

11:30 A. M. – 12:15 P. M. : Resource Person: Dr. Saikat Mukherjee, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, NIT Shillong. Topic:- Frames-Life Beyond Bases

12:15 P. M. – 1:15 P. M. : Lunch

Technical Session II

1:15 P. M. – 2:45 P. M. : Paper Presentation. ` Chairperson:- : Dr. Saikat Mukherjee, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, NIT Shillong.

2:45 P. M. – 3:00 P. M. : Tea

Day II - 13th June, 2019.

Technical Session III

8:45 A. M. – 9:00 A. M. : Tea

9:00 A. M. – 9:45 A. M. : Resource Person:- Dr. T. K. Sinha, Department of Biomedical Engineering, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong. Topics:-

9:45 A. M. – 10:30 A. M. : Resource Person:- Prof. T. S. Basu Baul, Department of Chemistry, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong. Topic:-

10:30 A. M. – 11:15 A. M. : Resource Person:- Prof. A. Saxena, Head Department of Physics, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong. Topic:-

11:15 A. M. – 12:00 Noon : Resource Person:- Prof. D. Pamu, Department of Physics, IIT Guwahati. Topic:- Nanotechnology and Thin Film Technology.

12:00 Noon – 1:00 P. M. : Lunch.

Technical Session IV

1:00 P. M. – 2:30 P. M. : Paper Presentation. Chairperson:- Prof. D. Pamu, Department of Physics, IIT Guwahati.

2:30 P. M. – 2:45 P. M. : Tea

Day III - 14th June, 2019.

Technical Session V

8:45 A. M. – 9:00 A. M. : Tea

9:00 A. M. – 9:45 A. M. : Resource Person:- Prof. R. H. D. Lyngdoh, Department of Chemistry, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong. Topic:- Metal-Metal Bond Distances and Bond Orders for Binuclear Complexes of 3d-Block MetalsTi through Zn: Theory and Experiment Compared

9:45 A. M. – 10:30 A. M. : Resource Person:- Dr. M. Buhphang, Department of Mathematics, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong. Topic:-

10:30 A. M. – 12:00 Noon : Paper Presentation. Chairperson:- Dr. M. Buhphang, Department of Mathematics, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong.

12:00 Noon – 1:00 P. M. : Lunch.

1:00 P. M. – 2:00 P. M. : Valedictory Function.

Technical Sessions Schedule Life Sciences

 Duration of paper presentation by the paper presenter: 10 minutes each  Questions and Discussions: 2 Minutes for each paper presenter.

Day I - 12th June, 2019.

8:45 A. M. – 9:00 A. M. : Tea

9:00 A. M. – 9:30 A. M. : Registration

9:30 A. M. – 11:00 A. M. : Inauguration

11:00 A. M. – 11:30 A. M. : Tea

Technical Session I

11:30 A. M. – 12:15 P. M. : Resource Person:- Prof. S. R. Joshi, Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong. Topic:-

12:15 P. M. – 1:15 P. M. : Lunch

Technical Session II

1:15 P. M. – 2:45 P. M. : Paper Presentation. Chairperson:- Prof. S. R. Joshi, Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong.

2:45 P. M. – 3:00 P. M. : Tea

Day II - 13th June, 2019.

Technical Session III

8:45 A. M. – 9:00 A. M. : Tea

9:00 A. M. – 9:45 A. M. : Resource Person:- Prof. V. K. Khanna, College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CAU-I), Umiam. Topic:-

9:45 A. M. – 10:30 A. M. : Resource Person:- Prof. Mayank Rai, College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CAU-I), Umiam. Topic:- Crop Improvement in the genomics era

10:30 A. M. – 12:00 Noon : Paper Presentation. Chairperson:- Prof. Mayank Rai, College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CAU-I), Umiam.

12:00 Noon – 1:00 P. M. : Lunch.

Technical Session IV

1:00 P. M. – 1:45 P. M. : Resource Person:- Prof. D. Thakuria, College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CAU-I), Umiam. Topic:-

1:45 P. M. – 3:00 P. M. : Paper Presentation. Chairperson:- Prof. D. Thakuria, College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CAU-I), Umiam.

3:00 P. M. – 3:15 P. M. : Tea

Day III - 14th June, 2019.

Technical Session V

8:45 A. M. – 9:00 A. M. : Tea

9:00 A. M. – 9:45 A. M. : Resource Person:- Prof. D. Paul, Department of Environmental Studies, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong. Topic:-

9:45 A. M. – 10:45 A. M. : Paper Presentation. Chairperson:- Prof. D. Paul, Department of Environmental Studies, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong.

10:45 A. M. – 12:00 Noon : Paper Presentation. Chairperson:- Dr. Ng. Tombisana Meetei, College of Post Graduate Studies in AgriculturalSciences (CAU-I), Umiam.

12:00 Noon – 1:00 P. M. : Lunch.

1:00 P. M. – 2:00 P. M. : Valedictory Function.

9:30 A. M. – 11:00 A. M.: Inaugural Programme

Chairperson : Dr. A. Malhotra.

Welcome Speech : Dr. R. M. Manih, Principal, Union Christian College.

Felicitation : Dr. (Mrs.) A. G. Paul, HOD Zoology.

Introductory Address : Dr. D. Nongsiang, Organizing Secretary.

Key Note Address : Dr. J. M. Nongkynrih, Senior Scientist, NESAC. Address and Inauguration of : Shri. James K. Sangma, Honourable the Seminar by the Chief Guest Home Minister, Govt. of Meghalaya.

Vote of Thanks : Dr. J. P. Marak, IQAC Coordinator, Union Christian College.

National Anthem

Light Refreshment

1:00 P. M. – 2:00 P. M.: Valedictory Function.

Chairperson : Dr. J. P. Marak, IQAC Coordinator,

Welcome Address : Dr. (Mrs.) V. Kalita, HOD Botany

Address by the Chief Guest : Dr. R. M. Manih, Principal, Union Christian College

Rapporteurs Report :

Distribution of Certificate : to the Participants

Vote of Thanks : Organising Secretary

2:00 P. M. - Light Refreshment

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Dr. J. M. Nongkynrih, Scientist/Engineer ‘SE’ North Eastern Space Apllication Centre, Govt. of India, Department of Space, Umiam-793103, Meghalaya

 Gave an introduction to the role of NESAC in remote sensing based information, satellite communication based application and space science research in North Eastern region.

 Highlighted the advances in the field of Information Technology, Medical Sciences, Nuclear Energy, Smart City development, Advancement in Seismic studies, etc.

 Introduction to the Science of Remote Sensing; the Sensors and Satellite data.

 Introduction to extra-terrestrial space mission like Mars Orbital Mission (MOM) and Moon Mission launched by Indian Space Research Organization.

 Glimpse of Satellite derived information for various applications – viz; Agriculture, Forestry and Ecology, Land use Planning, Hydrology and Water Resource, Geosciences, Urban and Regional Planning, etc. such information can be useful for the planners and administrations.

CHIEF GUEST ADDRESS

Shri. James K. Sangma, Honourable Home Minister, Govt. of Meghalaya.

 Technology is a double edged sword; it is a blessing to humanity, but at the same time, causes problems to humanity. Technology must solve the problems that it has caused to humanity.

 Comfort of life in this 21st Century is due to Science and Technology. The creation of internet has connected the world in a way that was impossible before. Technological advancement in medicine has saved millions of lives.

 Technology has created many problems to humanity. The rise of internet has created a dependency on social media and a deterioration of mental health. The use of social media had lead people to depression and anxiety.

 Shri James K. Sangma and Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Honourable Chief Minister, Govt. of Meghalaya, have opened an IT Company in the North Eastern part of India. The problem face by the company is that, it is difficult to reach the rural areas due to connectivity.

 The Seminar is of great benefits to the scholar as it gives information on the recent advancements in Science and Technology. It also provide an appropriate forum to the participants to exchange their views and thought among themselves on science and technology. It also provides a forum to the participants to interact with eminent scientists.

 Thanks to the Keynote Speaker for her Beautiful and Important Lecture on role of NESAC in remote sensing based information, Smart City development, Advancement in Seismic studies, etc. These kinds of studies will help in the development of the state as a whole.

PROFILE OF RESOURCE PERSONS

1. Dr. Ardeline Mary Buhphang.

Name of the Institute: North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022, Meghalaya, India.

Department: Mathematics

Qualification: MSc, Phd.

Research area: Ring and Module Theory (Algebra).

Publications

1. (jointly with Prof. M.B.Rege) Semi-commutative and Armendariz modules, Arab Journal of Mathematical Sciences, 8(1)(2002), 53-65. 2. (jointly with Prof. M.B.Rege) Integrally closed rings and the Armendariz property, International Electronic Journal of Algebra, 1(2007), 11-17. 3. (jointly with Prof. M.B.Rege) On reduced modules and rings, International Electronic Journal of Algebra, 3(2008), 58-74. 4. (jointly with Tikaram Subedi) On weakly regular rings and generalizations of V-rings, International Electronic Journal of Algebra, 10(2011), 162-173. 5. (jointly with Tikaram Subedi) On strongly regular rings and generalizations of semi- commutative rings, International Mathematical Forum, 7(16) (2012), 777-790. 6. (jointly with Tikaram Subedi) On strongly regular rings and generalizations of V- rings, International Electronic Journal of Algebra, 14(2013), 10-18. 7. (jointly with Tikaram Subedi) On SF-rings and regular rings, Kyungpook Math. Journal, 53(2013), 397-406. 8. (jointly with S.Halicioglu, et al) On rigid modules, East-West Journal of Math., 15(1)(2013), 71-85. 9. (jointly with Kh. H. Singh) Semi-commutative and duo rings, Advances in Algebra, 8(1)(2015), 1-12. 10. (Jointly with T. Subedi) On left sf- rings and strongly regular rings, Kyungpook Math. Journal, 56(2016), 861-866. 11. (Jointly with S.Das) (submitted to Communications in Algebra) Rings whose cyclic are lifting modules, 2017. 12. (Jointly with S.Das) (submitted to Algebra and Discrete Maths.) Principally-Injective Leavitt Path Algebras over arbitrary graphs, 2018.

2. Dr. Saikat Mukherjee

Name of the Institute: National Institute of Technology Meghalaya, Shillong, India.

Department: Mathematics

Qualification: MSc, Phd.

Research area: Functional Analysis, Operator theory, Analytic function spaces, Probability.

Publications

1. A. Bhandari, S. Mukherjee (2018): \Perturbations on K-fusion frames". (Communicated) 2. S. Mukherjee, Y. Lee, J.-M. Kim, J. Jang and J.S. Park (2018): \Construction of Bivariate Asymmetric Copulas", Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods 25(2), 217- 234. 3. A. Bhandari, S. Mukherjee (2017): \Atomic subspaces for operators". (Communicated) 4. S. Dey, E. Raheem, S. Mukherjee (2017): \Statistical Properties and Different Methods of Estimation of Transmuted Rayleigh Distribution", Revista Colombiana de Estadstica 40(1), 165-203. 5. S. Dey, E. Raheem, S. Mukherjee, H. K. T. Ng (2017): \Two parameter exponentiated Gumbel distribution: properties and estimation with ood data example", Journal of Statistics & Management Systems 20(2), 197-233. 6. S. Mukherjee, F. Jafari and J.-M. Kim (2015): \Optimization of Spearman's Rho", Revista Colombiana de Estadstica 38(1), 209-218. 7. S. Mukherjee (2014): \Composition operators on Paley-Wiener type spaces: Role of composition operators on various signal spaces", Scholars' Press, ISBN: 978-3639663068. 8. S. Mukherjee, F. Jafari and J. E. McInroy (2011): \On the range of com- position operators on spaces of entire functions", Contemporary Mathematics, Amer. Math. Soc. 547, 185-195. 9. P. V. S. N. Murthy, S. Mukherjee, D. Srinivasacharya and P. V. S. S. S. R. Krishna (2007): \Mixed convection heat and mass transfer in a doubly stratified non-Darcy porous medium", International Journal of Applied Mechanics and Engineering 12(1), 109-123. 10. P. V. S. N. Murthy, S. Mukherjee, D. Srinivasacharya and P. V. S. S. S. R. Krishna (2004): \Combined radiation and mixed convection from a vertical wall with suction / injection in a non-Darcy porous medium", Acta Mechanica 168, 145-156.

3. Dr. D. Pamu

Name of the Institute: IIT Guwahati, Guwahati - 781039

Department: Mathematics

Qualification: MSc, Phd.

Research area: High-k and low loss materials (Microwave ceramics), Ferroelectrics and Piezoelectrics, Bioceramics, Microwave ferrites, Oxide thin films, Nanomaterials, Semiconductors

Research Experience:  Worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow in School of Physics, University of Hyderabad, India.  Worked as a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in National Fusion Programme (NFP) Project entitled: “ Development of high-k and low loss materials for Microwave windows in Fusion Systems”  Worked as Junior Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow in ISRO Project entitled: “ Development of high-k and low loss materials for Miniaturized Integrated Circuit Applications” 4. Dr. Tapas Kumar Sinha

Name of the Institute: North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022, Meghalaya, India.

Department: Biomedical Engineering

Qualification: MSc, Phd.

Publications

1. Nucleic Acid Interaction with Vero Cells: A Temperature barrier in the interaction pattern, BBA, 520, 210, (1976). 2. A Computer Analysis of ESR data obtained in Spin Labelled Nucleic Acids in the presence of ligands, Computers and Chemistry, 4, 45 (1980). 3. Learning Transitions in Feed Forward Boolean Networks, Proc DAE SSP Symp., p 364 (1992). 4. Effect of Dimensionality in the short range Hopfield Model, Proc DAE SSP Symp., p 328 (1993). 5. Learning from examples in Feed Forward Boolean Networks, Physical Review E, 47, 2962 (1994). 6. Hysteresis in Neural Networks, Rapid Communications, Physical Review E, (1994). 7. Biophoton Radiation from living cells, International Conference on Luminescence, Poland (1996). 8. Solitons on a DNA Lattice, Trends in Radiation and Cancer Biology (R. N. Sharan ed.) pp 128-134, International Co-operation Bilateral Seminar Series, Vol. 29, Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH (1998). 9. Biophotons, Minnesota Conference on Statistical Mechanics (2000). 10. Physical Basis of Genomic instability, International Conference on Cell Biology, IISc, Bangalore (2000). 11. Neural Network Based Diagnostic Tool for Diabetes, Heart Attack and Cerebral Stroke, submitted to Indian Science Congress, 2009. 12. Noise Induced Bifurcation in the High Temperature Hopfield Model, submitted to Indian Science Congress in 2009. 13. Etc.

5. Prof. S. R. Joshi

Name of the Institute: North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022, Meghalaya, India.

Designation: Professor

Department: Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

Qualification: MSc, Phd.

Publications

1. Upadhyay S, Khyriem AB, Bhattacharya P, Bhattacharjee A, Joshi SR (2018). High- Level aminoglycoside resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii recovered from intensive care unit patients in Northeastern India. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology. 36: 43-48 (IF: 1. 14) 2. Paul Susmita, Bhagobaty RK, Nihalani MC and Joshi SR ( 2018) Diversity and lipid content analysis of oleaginous endophytic fungi associated with biodiesel plants. Sydowia. DOI 10.12905/0380.sydowia70-2018-0027 3. Paul Susmita, Bhagobaty RK, Nihalani MC and Joshi SR ( 2017) Prospective oleaginous endophytic fungi isolated from biodiesel plants: An assessment of diversity and lipid content. Kavaka. 49: 15-22 4. Sonu VK, Rajkumar I, Bhattacharjee K, Joshi SR and Mitra S (2018) Interaction of caffeine and sulfadiazine with Lysozyme adsorbed at colloidal metal nanoparticle interface: Influence on drug transport ability and antibacterial activity. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. https://doi.org/ 10.1080/ 07391102.2018.1426497 (IF: 2. 36) 5. Bhattacharjee K, Palepu N R, Rao KM and Joshi SR (2017) Precursor-directed combinatorial biosynthesis of cephalosporin analogue by thiophene derivative utilizing endolithic bacterium Streptomyces sp. AL51. 3Biotech, DOI: 10.1007/s13205-017-1051-8 (IF: 1. 36) 6. Kalita Debajit and Joshi SR (2017) Study on bioremediation of Lead by exopolysaccharide producing metallophilic bacteria isolated from extreme habitat. Biotechnology Reports. 16: 48- 57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.btre.2017.11.003 7. Bhattacharjee K, Kumar S, Palepu NR, Patra PK, Rao KM and Joshi SR (2017) Structure elucidation and in-silico docking studies of a novel furopyrimidine antibiotics synthesized by endolithic bacterium Actinomadura sp. AL2. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. DOI: 10.1007/s11274- 017-2343-1. (IF: 1.65) 8. Biswas K, Upadhayay S, Rapsang GF and Joshi SR (2017) Antibacterial and Synergistic Activity Against β-Lactamase-Producing Nosocomial Bacteria by Bacteriocin of LAB Isolated From Lesser Known Traditionally Fermented Products of India. HAYATI Journal of Biosciences. 24: 87-95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hjb.2017.08.008 9. Das AR, Saha AK, Joshi SR and Das P (2017) Wild edible macrofungi consumed by ethnic tribes of Tripura in Northeast India with special reference to antibacterial activity of Pleurotus djamor (Rumph. ex Fr.) Boedijn. International Food Research Journal 24(2): 834-838 10. Ojha A, Tak N, Rathi S, Chouhan B, Rao SR, Joshi SR, Barik SK, Sprent JS, James EK, Gehlot HS (2017). Molecular characterization of novel Bradyrhizobium strains nodulating Eriosema chinense and Flemingia vestita, important unexplored native legumes of the sub- Himalayan region (Meghalaya) of India. Systematic and Applied Microbiology. 40: 334-344. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.syapm.2017.06.003 (IF: 3.9) 11. Etc.

6. Prof. R. H. D. Lyngdoh

Name of the Institute: North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022, Meghalaya, India.

Designation: Professor

Department: Chemistry

Qualification: MSc, Phd.

7. Prof. A. Saxena Name of the Institute: North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022, Meghalaya, India.

Designation: Professor

Department: Physics.

Qualification: MSc, Phd.

8. Dr. Mayank Rai

Institute: College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CAU-1), Umiam, Meghalaya, India

Department: Genetics and Plant Breeding

Qualification: Phd.

Research Area: Rice and Lentil Breeding

9. Dr. Dwipendra Thakuria

Institute: College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CAU-1), Umiam, Meghalaya, India

Department: Genetics and Plant Breeding

Qualification: M. Sc (AAU), PhD (Biotechnology, GU, Assam), PhD (UCD, Ireland), PDF (UF, USA).

Research Area: Molecular Microbial Ecology and Microbial Eco-physiology, Bioprospecting of microbial resources, Soil Biology and Biochemistry, Soil health assessment.

10. Dr. J. M. Nongkynrih

Institute: North Eastern Space Application Centre, Umiam, Meghalaya-793122.

Designation: Scientist/Engineer „SE‟

Department: Space.

Qualification: Ph. D.

Subject of Study or research: Geography

Area of Specialization: Natural Resource Management, Urban Planning and Disaster Management.

Notable works for Urban Planning:

1. National Project:- National Information Systems – Coordinator of NUIS-10K and NUIS-Bhuvan portal for eight states of NER (Meghalaya, Nagaland, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Sikkim, Manipur and Mizoram) 2. Coordinator of the following User Projects-  Urban Sprawl Study of Kohima town and Aizawl  Urban Information System of Nongpoh Town  Road Annotation for Shillong Planning Area  City Disaster Management Plan-Shillong Municipal Area  Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)- Geo-database Creation for Shilong Planning Area. 3. Supported the following completed projects:-  Assessment and optimal allocation for municipal solid waste collection bins using GIS and MCA for Kohima City, Nagaland.  Remote Sensing and GIS Based Inputs for Hazard Risk Vulnerability Assessment of Guwahati city, Silchar, Dibrugarh towns and Dhemati district, Assam.

11. Prof. D. Paul

Institute: North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022, Meghalaya, India.

Designation: Professor

Department: Environmental Studies

Qualification: M. Sc, Ph. D.

Research Area: Current research is focused on biopesticides, bioresource utilization and bioremediation of air pollution.

Publications: 30 publications in peer reviewed international and national journals. 15 presentations in International and National Seminars/Symposia.

PROFILE OF PARTICIPANTS

Sr. Name Designation Department Institute Name of the Paper No Presented . 1 Mrs. Assistant Mathematics St. A Cryptographic Application of Wannarisuk Professor Anthony‟s the m-Injective of M3(Zp) Nongbsap College, Shillong 2 Ms. Roselin Research Biochemistry NEHU Decolorization of Azo dyes Neihsial Schlolar using natural microbial consortia 3 Dr. Ibanrikynti Co-ordinator/ Zoology IPE Global, Traditional zootherapeutic Turnia Sub consultant Meghalaya remedies: antitumor and antibacterial activity of propolis from Meghalaya, India 4 Lhinglamkim Research Biochemistry NEHU, Molecular analysis of Kipgen Scholar Shillong deltamethrin degrading bacterial community 5 Mr. Stefferson Assistant Mathematics Union A survey on prime number Malngiang Professor Christian theorem College, Shillong 6 Parthajit Research Mathematics Tezpur Some Properties of Solvable Bhowal Scholar University, Graph of a finite Group Assam 7 Meguovilie Research Biochemistry NEHU, Effect of herbicide monuron Sachu Scholar Shillong on carbon fixation in a cyanobacterium Nostoc muscorum 8 Waniabha Research Biochemistry NEHU, Jopthiaw Scholar Shillong Lyngdoh 9 Sona Lyndem Assistant Department St. Determination of Professor of Anthony‟s Antibacterial properties of six Biotechnolog College, traditional medicines y and Shillong, obtained from the state of Biochemistry Meghalay Meghalaya a, India. 10 Walaa Nabil Research Mathematics Tezpur Spectrum and energy for non- Taha Fasfous Scholar University, commuting graphs of some Assam finite groups 11 Monalisha Research Mathematics Tezpur r-noncommuting graph: a Sharma Scholar University, generalization of non- Assam commuting graph of finite rings 12 SAINKUPAR Assistant Basic Sciences NEHU, Minimal finite models of MARWEIN Professor and Social Shillong topological spaces-a survey MAWIONG Sciences 13 Ponakin Das Research Mathematics NEHU, Minimal finite models of Scholar Shillong topological spaces-a survey 14 Jasmine T. Department of St. A Study on the diversity of Sawian Environmental Edmund‟s faunal species found in Science College, Myntdu River, West Jaintia Shillong Hills District, Meghalaya 15 Emidaoopaya Department of St. A Study on the diversity of Sumer Environmental Edmund‟s faunal species found in Science College, Myntdu River, West Jaintia Shillong Hills District, Meghalaya 16 Damewanmi Department of St. A Study on the diversity of Suchiang Environmental Edmund‟s faunal species found in Science College, Myntdu River, West Jaintia Shillong Hills District, Meghalaya 17 Larihun Department of St. A Study on the diversity of Jeengaph Environmental Edmund‟s faunal species found in Science College, Myntdu River, West Jaintia Shillong Hills District, Meghalaya 18 Kiran Forestry and HNB Effect of altitude on the Murasing Natural Garhwal physical properties of Grewia Resource (Central) optiva (Bhimal) fiber in University, Garhwal Himalaya Srinagar, Uttarakhan d 19 Jeremy N. Zoology St. Determination of the use of Syiem Anthony‟s Chironomus larvae as College, bioindicators of the presence Shillong of pathogenic bacteria in freshwater bodies. 20 Francis H. Centre for Tata Traditional Knowledge Darlong Ecology Institute of System and Management on Environment Social the urban springs of and Sciences, Darjeeling Sustainable Assam Development 21 Double M Research Physics NEHU, Source Mechanisms of Siangshai1 Schlolar Shillong earthquakes occurred in the central part of Shillong Plateau 22 Aiban Research Physics NEHU, Comparative Case Study Pyngrope Scholar Shillong Between Bare-mode LR-115 Detector Film and Pin-hole Dosimeter In The Measurement Of Indoor Radon. 23 Laribha Research Department Martin Indigenous dietary practices Dohtdong Scholar of Allied Luther and traditional knowledge Health Christian among khasi youth, mylliem Sciences University block, meghalaya , Shillong 24 Kuno Chuzho Botany NEHU, Wood-rotting fungi of Shillong Nagaland 25 Balasara War Research Botany NEHU, Antagonistic activity of Scholar Shillong fungal endophytes from Kaempferia galanga against fungal phytopathogens 26 Amplify Assistant Mathematics St. Factorization of digraphs Sawkmie Professor Edmund‟s associated with the kth College, power map on quotient ring Shillong of polynomials over finite fields 27 Rosie Patangia Assistant English Narangi A study of the folk beliefs Professor Anchalik associated with the place Mahavidy name legends of Chandrapur alaya, under Kamrup (Metro) Guwahati, district of Assam Assam 28 Upashna Research Botany NEHU, An analysis of bacterial Chettri Scholar Shillong population dynamics along river Teesta from the perspective of developing microbial indicators 29 Mr Guptajit Assistant History Kanya Traditional Knowledge and Pathak Professor Mahavidy Traditional Cultural alaya Expression: A Study on ,Gitanagar Sankardev Than of Barpeta, ,Guwahati, Assam. Assam 30 Cynthia Research Zoology NEHU, Scanning electron Bansara Scholar Shillong microscopy study of the legs Marwein sensilla of Aspidimorpha sanctaecrucis 31 Joycy Mary Research Zoology NEHU, Morphological study of the Kharthangma Scholar Shillong sensilla on the wings of w Murgantia histrionica (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) 32 Diamond Research Department NEHU, Ethno-botanical knowledge Salahe Scholar of Shillong of medicinal plants used by Environment the Jaintias for treatment of al Studies, cancer

33 Lily Shylla Research Biotechnolog NEHU, A baseline report on effect of Scholar y and Shillong Rat-hole coal mining on Bioinformati microbial and soil cs parameters: A case study of Khliehriat, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya 34 PC Research Department NEHU, Estimation of reducing sugars Laldingliani Scholar of Shillong in mirabilis jalapa and the Environment production of bioethanol al Studies 35 Ferry Research Botany NEHU, Plant growth promoting Kharshandi Scholar Shillong rhizobacteria of Curcuma longa L. 36 M Wanlambok Research Botany NEHU, Study of trophic status of few Sanglyne Scholar Shillong important water bodies in Shillong and around Using Algal Indices 37 Rhea Dhar Research Department NEHU, SEQUESTRATION OF Scholar of Shillong EXHAUST FUME GASES Environment BY THE FRESHWATER al Studies ALGA Spirogyra species 38 P. Marlon Research Botany NEHU, Plant Growth Promoting Brando Rani Scholar Shillong Rhizobacteria and their Heavy Metal tolerance 39 Ramsdam Research Botany NEHU, Incidence of fungal pathogens Mayondi Scholar Shillong in stored maize (Zea mays L.) Grace grains of Meghalaya 40 Nutan Singh Research Botany NEHU, In vitro plantlet regeneration Scholar Shillong from pseudobulb segments of Coelogyne ovalis Lindl. an ornamentally and medicinally important orchid 41 Santosh Research Botany NEHU, Computational identification Kumar Scholar Shillong of microRNAs and of their Vishwakarma potential targets from expressed sequence tags of Dendrobium nobile (Orchid) 42 Swagata Research Botany NEHU, Asymbiotic seed germination Debnath Scholar Shillong of Pholidota articulata Lindl., an Orchid of medicinal importance 43 Alvareen Research Botany NEHU, Preliminary detection of Nongsiang Scholar Shillong Odontoglossum ringspot virus (ORSV) in Cymbidium orchids of Meghalaya 44 Mayuri Devee Assistant Physics University On Effects of Nuclear Professor of Science Shadowing inside Hadrons and Technolog y, Meghalay a 45 Bonnie M. Associate Martin Nicol Professor Luther Christian University 46 Bankhrawnam Assistant Mathematics St. Dkhar Professor Edmund‟s College, Shillong 47 Mc Kinnel Assistant St. Mann Lyngwi Professor Anthony‟s College, Shillong 48 Kime Tayang Students Botany Union Christian College 49 Bikash Kumar Students Chemistry Union Prasad Christian College 50 Pegam Doke Students Zoology Union Christian College 51 Atul Jigdung Students Botany Union Christian College 52 Nang Hashena Students Chemistry Union Manpoong Christian College 53 Kasunam Students Zoology Union Pasing Christian College 54 Mr. S. L. Associate Geography Union Kharshiing Professor Christian College 55 Dr. (Mrs.) M. Associate Geography Union C. Daimari Professor Christian College 56 Mr. D. K. Associate Economic Union Saha Professor Christian College 57 Dr. Sunil Pio Associate Geography Union Professor Christian College 58 Mr. K. Sarma Associate Assamese Union Professor Christian College 59 Ms. Emma Assistant Commerce Union Khonglah Professor Christian College 60 Ms. Emmy Assistant Commerce Union Kharumnuid Professor Christian College 61 Dr. J. W. Associate Economic Union Lyngskor Professor Christian College 62 Mrs. Merline Associate Physics Union Joseph Professor Christian College 63 Mr. Santosh Assistant Mathematics Union Safi Professor Christian College 64 Mr. Phlegon Assistant Physics Union Syndai Professor Christian College 65 Dr. S. K. Associate Mathematics Union Singh Professor Christian College 66 Mrs. Roseline Library Union Kharumnuid Christian College 67 Mrs. Assistant Botany Union Wandashisha Professor Christian Wahlang College 68 Mr. B. L. Assistant Political Union Mawlong Professor Science Christian College 69 Dr. (Mrs.) C. Associate Chemistry Union M. Lyngdoh Professor Christian College 70 Mrs. H. Assistant Chemistry Union Shangpliang Professor Christian College 71 Ms. B. R. Assistant English Union Lyngdoh Professor Christian College 72 Dr. A. G. Paul Associate Zoology Union Professor Christian College 73 Dr. R. Associate English Union Lalrintluangi Professor Christian College 74 Dr. (Mrs.) Assistant Botany Union Melboreen Professor Christian Dkhar College 75 Dr. (Mrs.) V. Associate Botany Union Kalita Professor Christian College 76 Dr. (Mrs.) U. Associate Botany Union Shilla Professor Christian College 77 Dr. Julie S. Associate English Union Wahlang Professor Christian College 78 Mrs. Rani Assistant Political Union Balari Professor Science Christian Kharpuri College 79 Mr. Kerlang Associate Physics Union Kharchandy Professor Christian College 80 Mr. J. L. Assistant Geography Union Nonglait Professor Christian College 81 Mr. Aibansan Assistant Physics Union Chyne Professor Christian College 82 Mr. Jims Assistant Chemistry Union World Star Professor Christian Rani College 83 Mrs. Amesha Assistant Zoology Union B. Lyndem Professor Christian College 84 Mrs. Riviana Assistant Zoology Union Thabah Professor Christian College 85 Dr. J. P. Assistant Botany Union Marak Professor Christian College 86 Ms. Longnam Assistant English Union W. Kharpuri Professor Christian College 87 Ms. Ibarihun Assistant Nutrition Union Wanniang Professor Christian College 88 Ms. Assistant Nutrition Union Phibarihun Professor Christian Shisha W. College Umdor 89 Mrs. Darlene Assistant English Union P. A. Sawian Professor Christian College 90 Mr. A. B. S. Assistant History Union Kharkongor Professor Christian College 91 Mr. Babiang Assistant Commerce Union K. Lyngdoh Professor Christian College 92 Dr. Ashish Associate Chemistry Union Malhotra Professor Christian College 93 Dr. R. M. Principal Chemistry Union Manih Christian College 94 Dr. D. Assistant Mathematics Union Nongsiang Professor Christian College

RAPPORTEUR REPORT

LIFE SCIENCES

12th June 2019 (Day 1)

TECHNICAL SESSION 1:

1. Resource Person: – Prof. S.R. Joshi, Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, NEHU. Title: - Enterococcus, a probiotic bacterium prevalent in traditionally fermented products: Redefining its personality.  The paper focused on Enterococcus faecalis, a bacterium which was isolated from traditionally fermented food products (particularly tungtap, Puntia sp.) exhibited good probiotic and cytotoxic properties along with bacterocin production. However, it also suggested that Enterococci from traditionally processed products should be regarded with caution since they may be a reservoir for antibiotic resistance and virulence gene enabling propagation of these genes to the human biota through the food chain not only adding to virulence but also antimicrobial resistance.

TECHNICAL SESSION 2:

2. Paper Presenter: - Lily Shylla, Research Scholar, Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, NEHU. Title: - A Baseline Report on Rat-hole Coal Mining on Microbial and Soil Parameters: A Case Study of Khliehriat, East Jiantia Hills District, Meghalaya.  The baseline findings indicates that rat- hole coal mining altered the soil physiochemical properties leading to nutrient deficiency, acidic condition and increased heavy metal toxicity that affected the indigenous bacterial population and diversity.

3. Paper Presenter: - Sona Lyndem , Assistant Professor , Department of Biotechnology and Biochemistry , St. Anthony's College , Shillong , Meghalaya. Title: - Determination of Antibacterial Properties of six Traditional Medicines Obtained from the State of Meghalaya.  The aim of the study was to provide an alternative approach to the use of conventional antibiotics against bacterial infections by using medicine that is of natural origin which were obtained from Mawlai, Umwai Village and Lyngkyrdem Village.  Results showed that the medicine procured from Lyngkyrdem village was found to have more antibacterial activity.

4. Paper Presenter: - Cynthia Bansara Marwein , Research Scholar, Department of Zoology , NEHU. Title: - Scanning Electron Microscopy Study of the Legs Sensilla of Aspidimorpha sanctaecrucis.  The aim of the study is to elucidate the mechanisms of host finding by investigating the sensilla of A. sanctaecrucis legs using scanning electron microscopy.  The types of sensilla found on the legs are sensilla trichodea, sensilla chaetica and Bohm bristles. The morphology of these sensilla can be related to have mechanosensory and chemosensory functions 5. Paper Presenter: - Joycy Mary Kharthangmaw and Sudipta Choudhury, Department of Zoology, NEHU. Title: - Morphological Study of the Sensilla on the wings of Murgantia histrionica ( Hemiptera: Pentatomidae).  The external morphology of the sensilla on the wings of Murgantia histrionica were examined under scanning electron microscopy. Three types of sensilla were distinguished based on their morphological structure: sensilla trichoidea, sensilla chaetica and sensilla campaniformia.  The morphology of these sensilla can be related to have mechanosensory, chemosensory and proprioceptive functions

6. Paper Presenter: - Nazneen Ahmed, Herbert G. Lyngdoh and Jeremy N. Syiem, Department of Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry, Department of Zoology, St. Anthony‟s College. Title: - Determination of the Use of Chironomous larvae as bio-indicators of the presence of pathogenic bacteria in freshwater bodies.  In this study, Chironomous larvae, which are well known bio indicators of organic pollution in water bodies were studied for their potential to be used as indicators of the presence of the pathogenic bacteria like coliforms in water.  This study would be even beneficial for the non scientific community as the observable presence of Chironomous in water would indicate that the water is unsafe for drinking.

13th June 2019 (Day 2)

TECHNICAL SESSION 3:

7. Resource Person: - Prof. Mayank Rai, College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CAU) - Rice Breeding Research.  Genetics follow a non Mendellian fashion of progress. Plant breeders‟ aim is to find better methods of improving population genetics. Selection of superior geno-types as against inferior ones. Crop improvement through selection when it comes to yield etc. Genetic gain is the amount of increase that we achieve through breeding- selection, crossing and evaluation. Accuracy of selection is most important. Long term gain for selection graph shows oil content in the maize kernel. Selection of highest oil content in 95 years shows genetic gain. Human genome graph shown on height controlled by almost thousand loci. Selection is never accurate and only about 80% accurate.  Genomics: The science started in 1986. Human genomics, rice, fish etc. DNA sequencing. Genomics types: Structural, Comparative, Functional. Status of plant genome sequencing: 147 plants sequenced so far. Most easy maps to read are Rice and Arabiopsis. Comparison between genomes like Pigeon pea and soybean. Similarities are compared through genomes and not morphological similarities which is not accurate. Gramene database is a freely available genome mapping tool online. These tools are especially available for rice. 0.29% only of rice is contributed from the North East even though this region is the origin of rice. Different climate patterns of the region make rice cultivation difficult and diseases also are many that destroy the crops. Acidic soil also is a deterrent. Low light intensity also is a deterrent. Highest rice productivity is in Australia. Blast disease caused by a fungus: Leaf blast, Nodal blast, Neck blast. Development of better variety of rice requires identification of the pathogen. Analysis of germplasm, pathogen and location of loci responsible of plant susceptibility to disease. Identification of blast resistant genes to develop new variety of improved rice variety. Acidity in the soil increases aluminium toxicity and phosphorus deficiency is a deterrent to rice growth. Location of locus gene for phosphorus deficient soil tolerance. Allele mining is also essential in locating tolerance. Low light intensity and its effects on rice also is studied. Low light gives lower yields due to lesser photosynthesis. Location of genes that maximise yield in low light intensity were explored. Six gene markers have been developed for low light intensity crop.

8. Paper Presenter: - Dr. Ibanrikynti Turnia, Co-ordinator / Sub consultant, Zoology IPE, Global, India. Prof. S.B. Prasad, Department of Zoology, NEHU. Title: - Traditional zootherapeutic remedies: antitumor and antibacterial activity of propolis from Meghalaya, India.  Traditional medicine is the sum of the knowledge, skills and practices based on theories and belief systems of ethnic groups. Zootherapy or animal-based medicine is an old practice. Several states still have zootherapeutic practices. Traditional medicine is practiced in the NE of India. Anticancer agent: Propolis used in traditional medicine. Definition of cancer and types of cancer. Drugs develop resistance in cancer cells. Propolis: resinous sticky dark material that honeybees collect from living plants. Aim of study is anti-tumour and anti-bacterial qualities of propolis. Extraction of propolis done from the wax and honey of beehive. Methanol dissolved propolis more affective. Analysis done in controlled environment on tumour bearing mice. Anti-bacterial properties of propolis studied.

9. Paper Presenter: - Kiran Kumar Murasing and Munesh Kumar Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand, India. Title: - Effect of altitude on the physical properties of Grewia optiva (Bhimal) fiber in Garhwal Himalaya.  Natural fibres are greatly elongated substances produced by plants like jute, hemp, etc. Grewia optiva is a deciduous tree largely distributed in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal and Pakistan. It produces bast fibre. Retting process described. Natural fibres are eco-friendly. Consumers are environmentally aware, and this fibre is lightweight and strong. Conservation of the plants is essential. Fiber Denier (Fineness of fibre) Breaking Strength, Tenacity and elongation at break are studied of this species from different areas and altitudes. Fibre testing done with Vibroscope 400. Highest values are in the variant T# at 1500 meters. Fiber from higher altitude shows higher fibre denier value. Break strength again is higher in higher altitude variant, Artificial water tank to be facilitated by government for retting. Production of these fibres should replace synthetic fibres.

10. Paper Presenter: - Mr Guptajit Pathak, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Kanya Mahavidyalaya , Gitanagar, Guwahati, Assam. Title: - Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expression: A Study on Sankardev Than of Barpeta, Assam.  The word Traditional Knowledge (TK) used to refer to the complete long-standing traditions and practices of definite regional, indigenous or local communities. Traditional Cultural Expression (TCEs) generally cover artistic and cultural look like dance, music, art, designs, architecture, handicrafts, narratives etc. Thans are centres of artistic and cultural action. The word Than is found in Neo Vaishnavism. The original name if Sankardeva Than was Bausi Barang Chung. Sankardev Than Patbausi Sattra of Barpeta depicts TCE and TK.

11. Paper Presenter: - M. Wanlambok Sanglyne and P. Ramanujam, Department of Botany, North Eastern Hill University. Title: - Study of trophic status of few important water bodies in Shillong and around Using Algal Indices.  Algae as an important oxygen source accounting for 50% of the earth‟s oxygen supply. Phytoplanktons are also another determinant in water quality. Desmids as an important phytoplankton found in clean water. Unkhrah river, Umshyrpi river, Umiam reservoir and Ward‟s Lake are sites of study. Materials and method include water sample collection, temperature, pH water current and transparency were studied. Algal sample collected with phytoplankton nets. Taxonomic classification done. Physio-chemical parameters table shared. Umkhrah river least transparency and Umiam at highest. Algal community structure shared. Nygaards Algal Index explained. Oligotrophiv or eutrophic state of the water is indicated through Nygaard index which has different index parameters under it. – around six parameters. Desmids of the class chlorophyceae are very important according to Nygaard Index. Phosphate and Nitrate are very high in the rivers and are under threat of eutrophication. Ward‟s lake has the highest number of algae species. Desmids present in high quantity in Umiam and Wards lake whereas in the two rivers they are almost absent which indicates the high pollution of these two rivers. The lakes at the initial stage of eutrophication.

12. Paper Presenter: - Nutan Singh and Suman Kumaria, Plant Biotechonology Laboratory, Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University. Title: - In vitro plantlet regeneration from pseudobulb segments of Coelogyne ovalis Lindl. an ornamentally and medicinally important orchid.  Orchids described. Uses, and depletion of orchid population. Coelygyne ovalis cool growing evergreen epiphytic orchid. Plant chosen for medicinal purposes and has a high market value as an ornamentetal cut flower. Materials and methods include asymbiotic seed germination., in-vitro propagation from pseudobulbs section, genetic fidelity analysis, hardening and acclimatization. Results, banding profile, Data analysis all done. The most similar plantlet to the mother has been hardened. Findings: Regulators played an efficient role in high frequency shoot regeneration, 80% survivor ability.

TECHNICAL SESSION 4:

13. Resource Person: - Prof. D. Thakuria, College Of Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences (CAU-1), Umiam.  He emphasized the scope of Genochemistry for the improvement of rice plantation in North-eastern region. From his research, he concluded that smell from Kalajoha rice was due to the presence of Acetone-Proline like compounds derivatives. He discussed the effect of acid soil on rice production due to the deficiencies of metals like Aluminium, Phosphorous, etc. He also discussed the important of “Microbial consortium” for the improvement of rice production at different types of soils. 14. Paper Presenter: - Swagata Debnath and Suman Kumaria Plant Biotechnology Laboratory, Dept. of Botany, NEHU. Title: - Asymbiotic seed germination of Pholidota articulata Lindl., an Orchid of medicinal importance.  The paper elucidates the need to come up with a conservation strategy for the endangered medicinally important epiphytic orchid known as Pholidota articulata Lindl. Three basal media (Murashige & Skoog, Gamborg B5, Knudson C media) were evaluated for the effectiveness in promoting seed germination and protocorm development. It was found that Gamborg B5 medium supplemented with 4 mg/l of chitosan to be the most ideal in the process.

15. Paper Presenter: - Santosh Kumar Vishwakarma and Suman Kumaria, Plant Biotechonology Laboratory, Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong 793022, Meghalaya, India. Title: - Computational identification of microRNAs and of their potential targets from expressed sequence tags of Dendrobium nobile (Orchid).  The atudies discussed that the set of miRNAs identified in the study will provide valuable information about the composition, expression and function of miRNA in D. nobile, that will aid in functional genomic studies of orchids. Poster Presentation:

16. Paper Presenter: - Meguovilie Sachu and Mayashree B. Syiem, Department of Biochemistry, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong – 793022, Meghalaya, India. Title: - Effect of herbicide monuron on carbon fixation in a cyanobacterium Nostoc muscorum.  The cyanobacteria Nostoc muscorum was highly sensitive to the herbicides monuron. All parameters of carbon metabolism and ultimate biomass production showed negative effect upon inoculation in various doses of the herbicides. The sturdiest parameter was the concentration of carotenoids that showed stimulation upon 20 and 40 ppm treatment which could be attributed due to carotenoids role in antioxidant against reactive oxygen species generated during herbicides treatment. 17. Paper Presenter: - Balasara War and H. Kayang, Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022, Meghalaya, India. Title: - Antagonistic activity of fungal endophytes from Kaempferia galanga against fungal phytopathogens.  The studies found that highest inhibition against the pathogen Pythium aphanidermatum causing foliar web blight was exhibited by Penicillum expansum whereas the unidentified sterile mycella showed the lowest inhibition activity. Fusarium oxysporium is the most frequently occurring species of all the endophytes isolated from Kaempferia galangal.

18. Paper Presenter: - Kharshandi Ferry and Kayang Highland, Department of Botany, North- Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022, Meghalaya, India. Title: - Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria of Curcuma longa L.  Isolation of 17 differents bacteria from the rhizopheric soil of Curcuma long L and screen for invitro antagonistic activity against Fusarium oxysporum. Two isolates (IJ2 and IJ12) give positive result with 50% and 45.5 % of inhibition activity respectively. These isolates can acts as potent PGPR for the better growth of C. longa. 19. Paper Presenter: - P. Marlon Brando Rani* and H. Kayang, Department of Botany, North- Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022, Meghalaya, India. Title: - Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria and their Heavy Metal tolerance.  In this study, 20 bacterial isolates were screened and displayed positive results for their PGP traits. 8 isolates were selected for heavy metal tolerance test, N16 was found to be the most effective in tolerance against heavy metals (Cd, Cu, Zn and Hg). Increased germination percentage was observed in seed inoculated with metal tolerant N16. 20. Paper Presenter: - Ramsdam Mayondi Grace and M. S. Dkhar, Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, Department of Botany, NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya. Title: - Incidence of fungal pathogens in stored maize (Zea mays L.) grains of Meghalaya.  Aspergillus flavus was found to occur at highest percentage under all three methods used (Agar plate method, Dilution plate method, Blotter paper method). The moisture content of the stored maize samples was in the range of 10.87 and 15.5% (Nongstoin, NST variety). Highest Colony Forming unit (CFU/g dry weight) in Agar plate method was shown by Nongspung (NSP) variety (25.50), while in Dilution plate method and Blotter technique, NLK (Nonglakrai) variety showed highest CFU. 21. Paper Presenter: - Chesterfield K. Rymmai, Lhinglamkim Kipgen and Arvind K. Singh, Department of Biochemistry, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022, India. Title: - Molecular analysis of deltamethrin degrading bacterial community.  Deltamethrin is a pesticide that kills insects through dermal contact and digestion. 16S rDNA based DGGE analysis revealed a highly complex structure of bacterial community.

14th June 2019 (Day 3)

TECHNICAL SESSION 5:

22. Paper Presenter: - Emidaoopaya Sumer, Bethesda Sumer, Damewanmi Suchiang, Larihun Jeengaph and Jasmine T. Sawian Department of Environmental Science, St. Edmund‟s College, Shillong-793003 Meghalaya. Title: - A Study on the diversity of faunal species found in Myntdu River, West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya.  The present study, to document the diversity of fish species, was carried out in Myntdu river, which is one of the main rivers of Jaintia Hills. The result of the study reveals that Myntdu River harbours a rich and diversified variety of fishes and plants species. The study also revealed that many species in the study area are being threatened by various human activities. The major activities include habitat modification, removal of riparian vegetation, AMD, destructive fishing, sand mining, disposal of industrial and domestic wastes and agriculture activities. Thus, there is an urgent need for proper investigation and documentation of this fish diversity in order to develop a fresh water fish inventories which may be an elementary step in freshwater biodiversity conservation.

23. Paper Presenter: - Francis H. Darlong and Namita Brahma, Centre for Ecology Environment and Sustainable Development, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati Campus, Assam, India. Title: - Traditional Knowledge System and Management on the urban springs of Darjeeling.  The study was initiated in the urban springs of Darjeeling and nearby periphery of the town. “Samaj” plays vital roles in managing vice versa the traditional knowledge which have been inherit generation on have preserved their springs. During the study 52 springs were documented to understand the management system and cultural practices which still co-exist within the society but are hidden. High demand Supply dues to Seasonal labour, Natural springs suffer as water is diverted to the urban users, Urban users affect the price of the water because they are willing to pay, women need to wait for long duration, stream are sewage outlet, are the major problems of the urban springs of Darjeeling. These natural springs are seldom mentioned or considered in the larger context of the water discourse within the government system that is responsible for governing the town of Darjeeling.

24. Paper Presenter: - Diamond Salahe, Department of Environmental Studies, NEHU, Shillong. Title: - Ethno-botanical knowledge of medicinal plants used by the Jaintias for treatment of cancer.  An ethno botanical survey of plants used for the treatment of cancer was carried out in the Jaintia Hills Districts of Meghalaya, India. Information on the names of plants, parts used and methods of preparation was collected from the traditional healers. Information collected has revealed 10 plant species belonging to 9 families that are used for treatment of cancer. The parts of the plants used, methods of preparation, dosage and route of administration are discussed here.

25. Paper Presenter: - PC Laldingliani, Research Scholar, Department of Environmental Studies, NEHU, Shillong. Title: - Estimation of reducing sugars in mirabilis jalapa and the production of bioethanol.  An array of renewable resources such as plant biomass can be used by microorganisms as the primary carbon source for production of bioethanol and other value added products. In this context, Mirabilis jalapa seeds and Sechium edule as raw materials were treated using the method of Separate Sachharification and Fermentation process for production of bioethanol. The starch test shows 0.044% ± 0.045 of starch in 0.1μg ml-1 sample and 0.19% ± 0.004 of starch in 0.03 μg ml-1 for Mirabilis jalapa and Sechium edule respectively. The reducing sugar test reveal reducing sugar content of 0.07% in 0.5μg ml-1 Mirabilis jalapa and 0.51% in 0.1 μg ml-1 Sechium edule . Sachharification increased the reducing sugar level by 20% and 2% in Mirabilis jalapa and Sechium edule respectively. After sachharification process, separate fermentation by the fungus Aspergillus niger reduced the sugar to ethanol and carbon dioxide. 26. Paper Presenter: - Rhea Dhar and Dr. D. Paul, Department of Environmental Studies, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya. Title: - Sequestration of exhaust fume gases by the freshwater alga Spirogyra species.  The present study deals with sequestration of exhaust gases by freshwater alga Spirogyra species, which, revealed that the freshwater macro alga possesses properties of carbon dioxide sequestration when the algae was subjected to exhaust gases, produced by burning petrol. The study revealed that 15 g of alga resulted in 80.49% reduction of free carbon dioxide concentration.

27. Paper Presenter: - Laribha Dohtdong, Dr Bonnie Nicole, Dr G.C. Kharkongor and Dr B.C. Warjri, Department of Allied Health Sciences, Martin Luther Christian University, Meghalaya. Title: - Indigenous dietary practices and traditional knowledge among Khasi youth, Mylliem block, Meghalaya.  The study reveals that the food choice of the respondents is mostly influence by factors like taste, accessibility and convenience. Majority had knowledge on the usage of food as a therapeutic purpose which was orally transcribe and practice by their parents and ancestors. Thus emphasis should be given on creating awareness on the nutritional benefits of indigenous food and to channelize the traditional methods of using indigenous food as a therapeutic for ailments which could help in breaking the vicious cycle of malnutrition.

28. Paper Presenter: - Kuno Chuzho, Mamtaj S. Dkhar, Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong – 793022, Meghalaya, India. Title: - Wood-rotting fungi of Nagaland.  A total of 8 forest stands of Nagaland located at various altitudes, ranging from 221.28 to 2315.87 msl was surveyed. A total of 182 specimens were collected, of which 174 specimens were documented. Four species, Favolaschia calocera, Jackrogersella minutela, Pholiota polychroa and Porodisculus orientalis and one genus, Porodisculus were reported for the first time from India. It was observed that occurrence of wood-rotting fungi depends on various decay stages of wood and majority of the specimens were found growing on wood at intermediate stage of decay.

29. Paper Presenter: - Alvareen Nongsiang, Meera C. Das and Suman Kumaria, Plant Biotechnology Laboratory, Dept. of Botany, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong – 793022. Title: - Preliminary detection of Odontoglossum ringspot virus (ORSV) in Cymbidium orchids of Meghalaya.  In this investigation, a survey was carried out for 20 plants of Cymbidium orchids of which 11 were found to be positive for ORSV infection with 55% total incidence using Agdia immunostrip assay. This was further confirmed through RT-PCR where a total incidence of 60% was observed. The result was obtained by the amplification of 464 bp amplicon size using primer designed from ORSV coat protein gene. Preliminary results show the high incidence of ORSV in Cymbidium orchids in Meghalaya hence further studies are required for elimination of ORSV to produce healthy plants.

30. Paper Presenter: - Swmdwn Brahma, Meera C. Das and Suman Kumaria, Plant Biotechnology Laboratory, Dept. of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong. Title: - Study of the effect of BAP and NAA on the regeneration of Lakadong variety of Curcuma longa L.  The present study aims to study the effect of 6-Benzylaminopurine (BAP) and α- Naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) on the regeneration of Lakadong turmeric in vitro. Murashige and Skoog medium supplemented with BAP at the concentration of 3mg/L in combination with 0.5mg/L NAA showed maximum response to the regeneration. Simultaneous rooting has also been observed in the same media. 31. Paper Presenter: - Upashna Chettri and S.R. Joshi, Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong -793022 , India. Title: - An analysis of bacterial population dynamics along river Teesta from the perspective of developing microbial indicators.  High antibiotic and metal-resistances among the isolates suggest occurrence of co- resistance and an indicator towards the deteriorating health of river as well as possible reservoirs for transformability of resistance to other bacteria. However, some bacteria from upper stretches of river exposed to less or no human interventions did show resistance to multiple antibiotics which could be attributed to their adaptation strategies possibly acquired through plasmid.

32. Paper Presenter: - Roselin Neihsial and Arvind K. Singh, Department of Biochemistry, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022, India. Title: - Decolorization of Azo dyes using natural microbial consortia.  The paper elucidates the composition of consortium for decolorization of Azo dyes from dyeing industry in Manipur. Analysis of 16S rRNA gene clone library of microbial community in Azo dye contaminated site revealed in decreasing order the abundance of Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes , Actinobactria, Tenericutes, Cyanobacteria and unclassified bacteria. Among physical factors, Azo dye concentration directly affect rate of decolorization and biodegradation. The culture exhibited good potential in decolorizing 95-98% of all the dyes ( Congo Red, Trypan Blue, Remazol Brilliant Violet and Ponceau S) by the end of 24hr -168hr when present as a mixture at 100 mg/L, 250 mg/L and 500 mg/L containing organic source required for its growth. The kinetic study of decolorization experiment for Congo Red follows first order and while the other three Trypan Blue, Remazol Brilliant Violet and Ponceau S follows second order reaction.

33. Paper Presenter: - Rosie Patangia, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Narangi Anchalik Mahavidyalaya, Guwahati, Assam & Ph.D Scholar , Department of Folklore Research, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam. Title: - A study of the folk beliefs associated with the place name legends of Chandrapur under Kamrup (Metro) district of Assam.  Place names are amalgamated with indigenous knowledge of the folk. There are vast elements of folklore in naming a place. Each place name carries grains of traditional folk beliefs. In folkloristics, the term folk belief is expressed through legends, customs, rituals. It refers to the wide variety of expressions and beliefs. Alan Dundes, the eminent American folklorist, advocates the term folkloristics to mean the scientific study of folklore. Folklore refers to the traditional stories, legends, beliefs and customs which are transmitted orally across generations. Various legends are intertwined with the place names. These legends, which are an important genre of folklore, are linked with the socio-cultural history of the place. They tell us how a place is named after a historical event or historical character, a geographical peculiarity, a social custom and a traditional belief. The present paper highlights the innumerable folk beliefs associated with the place name legends of Chandrapur under Kamrup metro district of Assam.

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

12th June 2019 (Day 1)

TECHNICAL SESSION 1:

34. Resource Person: – Dr. Saikat Mukherjee, Associate Prof, NIT, Shillong. Title: - Frames-Life Beyond Bases  The speaker explained about Basis, some useful ideas on Redundancy in Bases, Basis in infinite dimensional space and consequently to Hilbert Space which yield certain applications in Signal Processing, Image Processing, Data Compression, Sensor Network.

TECHNICAL SESSION 2:

35. Paper Presenter: - Mr. Parthajit Bhowal, Deptt of Mathematical Sciences, Tezpur University. Title: - Some Properties of Solvable Graph of a Finite Group  He explained that a Solvable graph is not a star graph, a tree and is not a regular graph for any non-solvable finite group proving non- existence of finite non solvable groups whose solvable graphs are planar, etc. In conclusion, thus obtained a relation between solvable graph and the probability that a random chosen pair of elements of finite non-solvable group generate a solvable group. 36. Paper Presenter: - Ms. Wallaa Nabil Taha Fasfous, Dept. of Mathematical Sciences, Tezpur University. Title: - Spectrum and Energy for Non-Commuting Graphs of Some Finite Groups  The paper presenter demonstrated that the non- commuting graph of a finite non- Abelian group is a simple undirected graph. The paper also threw light about computing Spectrum and energy of non-commuting graphs. 37. Paper Presenter: - Ms. Monalisha Sharma, Dept. of Mathematical Sciences, Tezpur University. Title: - r-Non Commuting Graph: A Generalization of Non-Commuting Graph of Finite Rings.  The presenter talked about non-commuting graph of finite non-commuting ring and its properties, characterization, induced sub-graph of non-commuting graph. 38. Paper Presenter: - Ms. Ponaki Das, Dept. of Mathematics, NEHU. Title: - A Survey of Minimal Finite Models of a Topological Space  The paper presenter explained that the minimal finite model of some topological spaces and its conjecture using partially ordered sets and pre-ordered sets. The paper also demonstrated about homeomorphism of two minimal finite spaces, Hasse Diagram and further theorems on finite spaces.

13th June 2019 (Day 2)

TECHNICAL SESSION-III

39. Resource person:-Dr. T. K. Sinha, Department of Biomedical Engineering, NEHU, Shillong Topic:- Physics of cardiac arrhythmia  Method to detect and understand arrhythmia a. Heart is a non-linear oscillator Characteristics – i. Bifurcation ii. Chaos  Parameter of measurement: i. ECG graph  Graph shows cluster in discreet vibrational states existing in cluster  Normal patient shows normal sinus rhythm  Bifurcation plot, coherent plot and power spectra plot is use for early diagnosis of arrhythmia.  State space system are parameter extracted from ECG variables graph which include nyquist, bode plot system to calculate step response, impulse response, frequency response  Plot shows characteristics of damped oscillator which can be used to stabilize arrhythmia patient  Transfer function obtain from the plot shows stabilization despite overshoot at a duration of 25 seconds  The k-value from ECG variables can compute the level of stabilization for the patient 40. Resource person: - Prof. T. S. Basu Baul, Department of Chemistry, NEHU, Shillong. 41. Resource person: - Prof. A. Saxena, Department of Physics, NEHU, Shillong. Topic: - Range and energy loss measurement by a nuclear track technique.  Simple and low cost to detect nuclear track which include solid state nuclear track detector (SSNTD)  Shape and size of heavy ion track in „SSNTD‟ are dependent on mass, charge and energy of the track forming ions and stopping power of the media  After calibration of SSNTD the measurement of energy-loss rates and ranges of any heavy ion in any medium can be determine  Importance of SSNTD include detection of super heavy element and short-lived

element (rf104) due to ternary and higher order fission, detection of magnetic monopoles, also use for chemical separation , segregation of cancerous blood cells, breweries, measurement of radon gas  Nuclear track of fission fragment were first discovered by young (1958) in lithium fluoride then by silk and Barnes by irradiating mica  In polymers nuclear track is formed by breaking the molecular chain

 C12h18o7 is one such example  Nuclear track is detected by studying the stopping power of the target or energy loss of the source. It can also be determine by plotting the track length variables versus energy  Methology include chemical etching which translate the amount of transmitted energy and energy loss 42. Resource person:-Prof. D. Pamu, Department of Physics, IIT Guwahati. Topic:- Nanotechnology and thin film technology.  Thin film is a 3 dimensional material in which the dimension which is one of the thickness of the thin film is lower in magnitude than the other two.  Thin films include bio-ceramics which has wide range of application in electronic, aerospace science etc.  Study of thin film under vacuum deposition has two key categorization which include- physical vapour deposit (sputtering, pulsed laser deposition & inert gas evaporation) and chemical vapour deposits (thermal growth & polymerization)  Chemical vapour deposition is a chemical reaction which transform molecule into a gas called precursor  Sputtering of thin film is a process where coating material is dislodged and ejected from solid surface due to momentum exchange

 Rf-sputtered nanocrystalline mg(zr0.05ti0.95)o3 thin film is done by x-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis by varying oxygen and argon in the chamber by using platinized silicon substrate at different omp  Data showing orientation of mzt thin film deposited on sio2 substrate deposited at different omp  Thickness of the film is in the range of 464-498 nanometre which provide nano- coating of optical transmittance  Refractive indice, packing density and bandgap values for annealed material have been recorded having salient feature of dielctric properties  Impedance spectroscopy tells about activation energy of mzt thin films at 100% omp  Synthesizing of nano-particle called dielectric resonator for microwave application which have high q-factor and greater temperature stability  Crossing of thin film material can help with the synthesis of a new material with optimize value of tolerance and performance

 The band gap value from absorption spectra implies that the value of eg is enhanced which increase the conductivity.

14th June 2019 (Day 3)

TECHNICAL SESSION IV

43. Paper Presenter:- Double M. Siangshai, research scholar, NEHU, Shillong. Topic: Source mechanism of earthquake  Tectonic map of northeast india which show the gps measurement of seismic activity  Shillong plateau shows high seismic activity compare to upper Assam and Bengal  Seismic apparatus include data acquisition system and seismometer simulation system  Fault plane is recorded in gnp  The seismic map distribution shows the level distributed along the north-east and north-south direction  Inversion result shows the thrust type faulting towards the west and strike slip fault towards the east.

44. Paper Presenter:- Aibanjop Pyngrope Topic: Comparative case study between bare mode  Radon is colourless and odourless and also radioactive  Soil and rock are the primary source of radon on the earth crust  Transport of radon from soil due to decay which emit alpha particle which travel through porous medium  Experimental technique include lr-115 film which is an ssnd a. Bare mode technique- lr-115 film of 2x2 cm2 and a dosimeter b. Pin hole technique- cylindrical chamber fitted with filter paper  Methodology: a. Alpha particle are measured with the help of spark counter b. Results shows the alpha particle track on lr-115 film using bare mode technique  Results: a. Comparative study between pin hole and bare mode shows the level of radon concentration.

OUTCOME

The National Seminar on Recent Advancements in Science and Technology was organized by Union Christian College, Umiam, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya-793122, through the Science Society, Union Christian College, in collaboration with North Eastern Space Application Centre (NESAC), Umiam, P. A. Sangma Foundation and College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CAU-1), Umiam. It is a 3-day seminar, starting from 12th June 2019 to 14th June 2019. Shri James K. Sangma, Honorable Home Minister, Government of Meghalaya grace the inaugural session as the Chief Guest and inaugurate the Seminar. Also Shri Babet Sangma, Treasurer of the P. A. Sangma Foundation, grace the inaugural session with an interesting and though provoking address.

The Seminar is a resounding success with 94 participants and 11 resource persons. Among the participants, 43 are paper presenters.

At the end of the Seminar participants are able to:

I. describe and discuss ways in which science is applied and used to solve local and global problems, II. describe and evaluate the benefits and limitations of science and scientific applications as well as their effect on life and society, III. discuss how science and technology are interdependent and assist each other in the development of knowledge and technological applications, IV. Discuss how science and its applications interact with social, economic, political, environmental, cultural and ethical factors.

Also they have:

VIII. Exchanged their views and thought among themselves on science and technology. IX. Interacted with eminent scientists. X. Gathered information on recent developments / trends in research in the different field of Science & Technology. XI. Disseminate their ideas and concepts among the science and technology community. XII. Understood the international nature of science and the interdependence of science, technology and society, including the benefits, limitations and implications imposed by social, economic, political, environmental, cultural and ethical factors. XIII. Promoted scientific and educational activities towards the advancement of the theory and practice of all Science and Technology fields. XIV. Broad together Researchers, Scientists, Scholars and Students and provides a forum for the dissemination of original research results, new ideas, Research and development, practical experiments, which concentrate on both theory and practices. FINANCIAL REPORT

Statement of Income & Expenditure

Particulars Amount (₹) A. Expenditure 3,15,841.00 B. Income Sl. No Details Amount (₹) 1. Registration- Online 32,000.00 2. Registration- UCC Staffs 20,500.00 3. Spot Registration- Cash 7, 500.00 4. Registration- DD and Cheque 13,000.00 5. NESAC 50,000.00 Sub- total 1,23,000.00 6. College Share 1,92,841.00 Grand Total 3,15,841.00

C. Expenditure Sl. Sub-Committee Advance Actual Due (₹) Excess Paid from Payee No (₹) Expenditure (₹) (₹) Registration Fee and Excess (₹) 1. Accommodation Jesuit Novitiate 0 12,000.00 12,000.00 Dr. D. Nongsiang CPGS (CAU-1) 0 3,510.00 3,510.00 Dr. D. Nongsiang 2. Reception on the Inaugural Day 15,000.00 7,600.00 0 7,400.00 Dr. A.G. Paul 3. Reception at the place of accommodation 1,000.00 2,000.00 0 1,000.00 Mr. A. B. S. Kharkongor 4. Transport 5,000.00 6,000.00 0 1,000.00 Mr. J. L. Nonglait 5. Refreshment 50,000.00 87,949.00 37,949.00 - Mrs. L.S. Lyngdoh 6. Travel Allowance to Organizers 0 9526.00 0 9526.00 Dr. D. Nongsiang 7. Logistics Printing and stationary 52,106.00 35,012.00 17,094.00 Dr. D. Nongsiang Honorarium 57,000.00 0 Dr. D. Nongsiang

Posting 3,254.00 0 3,254.00 Dr. D. Nongsiang PA System 15,000.00 7,500.00 Mr. S. Malngiang

Miscellaneous (Pen, Water 71,500.00 49,370.00 22,750.00 Principal Bottle, Stamp, Board for Poster Presentation, Hired 26,620.00 Dr. D. Nongsiang Chair and table, Dispenser, Tray, etc.) Decorations 10,526.00 0 3,526.00 Ms. P. W. Umdor Total 1,42,500.00 3,15,841.00 1,45,341.00 Adjust 28,000.00 (From with Registration) the next 7,400.00 (From column Excess)

FEEDBACK

Some of the feedbacks from the participants are listed below:-

1. The most important outcome of the seminar is that everyone learnt things form different field of research. 2. The Seminar venue was good. It‟s comfortable and people are kind and well organized. 3. The presentation and research of different participants was good. 4. Both the venue (UCC) and the place of accommodation (Jesuit) was very beautiful and peaceful place. 5. Time management was good in presenting papers. 6. Getting information on the recent development and research being carried out in the field of life science which can help in creating/bringing change in the health system in Meghalaya. 7. Resource persons, Prof. S. R. Joshi lecture is very informative and relevant to the context of indigenous food system. 8. A talk by Prof. S. Mukherjee of NIT was very informative. 9. The Seminar helps us to stay updated, especially on the recent development of science and technology. 10. It was very educational. 11. It was interesting to learn about the different experiments carried out and all were very practical. 12. The programme was well design and good format. 13. The highlights of the three-day Seminar are excellent resource persons, prominent scientist, scholars etc. 14. Duration of paper presentation was excellent. 15. Quality of papers presented was excellent. 16. Overall Organization of the Seminar was excellent. 17. Time management was good. 18. Hospitality of the host was excellent. 19. Resource persons were excellent. 20. Refreshment was excellent. 21. Qualities of papers presented were good and presented as per their research areas. 22. The Seminar overall was very informative and enlightening.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Chief Patron Dr. R. M. Manih, Principal, Union Christian College.

Convener Dr. J. P. Marak, IQAC Coordinator.

Organizing Secretary Dr. Deiborlang Nongsiang, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Union Christian College.

MEMBERS Dr. J. Mathew Vice-Principal, Union Christian College.

Dr. J. P. Marak IQAC Coordinator, Union Christian College.

Mr. B. L. Mawlong Member, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Union Christian College.

Dr. M. B. Mitri Member, Associate Professor, HoD History.

Dr. A. Malhotra Associate Professor, President, Science Society, Union Christian College.

Dr. (Mrs.) A. G. Paul Associate Professor, Vice-President, Science Society, Union Christian College.

Dr. (Mrs.) V. Kalita Associate Professor, HoD Botany.

Mrs. M. Sebastian Associate Professor, HoD Physics.

PHOTOS

Salutation of Chief Guest, Shri. James K. Sangma, Honourable Home Minister, Govt. of Meghalaya.

Arrival of Chief Guest

Inaugural Session

Inaugural Session

Inaugural Session

Address by the Principal, Union Christian College.

Felicitation of Chief Guest

Felicitation of Shri. Thomas Sangma, Secretay P. A. Sangma Foundation

Felicitation of Keynote Speaker, Dr. J. M. Nongkynrih, Senior Scientist, NESAC

Felicitation of the Principal, Union Christian College

Keynote Address, Dr. D. Nongsiang, Organizing Secretary

Keynote Speaker presentation

Keynote Speaker presentation

Address by Shri. Thomas Sangma, Secretay P. A. Sangma Foundation

Chief Guest address

Vote of Thanks, Dr. J. P. Marak, Convener

Group Photo

Resource Person, Prof. S. R. Joshi presentation

Resource Person, Prof. Mayank Rai, receiving his certificate

Poster Presentation

Participant receiving her certificate

Valedictory Session

OFFICE OF THE Internal quality assurance cell (IQAC) UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Umiam Khwan, Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya Permanently affiliated to North Eastern Hill University & Recognised under 2(F) & 12 (B) of UGC Act, 1956

***** NOTICE

The Women Cell, IQAC will conduct a public lecture talk on “Gender Sensitization” on the 12th of March 2020 for the 6th Semester Students. All 6th Semester students must attend the program without fail. Attendance will be taken and failure to comply will attract strict actions from the College. All teaching staffs are also requested to attend the program.

Venue: RUSA Conference Room. Time: 2:00 P.M

Sd/- Coordinator IQAC

NSS UNIT

UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

ANNUAL REPORT

FROM 2015-2020

YEAR 2015-16

The following were the activities carried out by our unit for the year 2015-16.

1. On 6th June, 2015 our unit organized two programmes in the college campus. (a) We organised a Drawing competition for school children where 130 children participated. The following were the winners of the competition. Group—A (Upper Group), Topic: Dry Future with Dry Earth. 1st prize: Mr. Rachel Nongrang 2nd prize: Ms. Camelia Nongkhlaw 3rd prize: Ms. Haphilabeth Warjri

Group—B (Lower Group), Topic: Save the Earth save the Life. 1st prize: Ms. Rilabynta Kyrsian 2nd prize: Ms. Medashisha Nongrang 3rd prize: Mr. Same Nangpyrto.

(b) We planted 100 saplings in the college campus.

2. On 2nd July, 2015we organized three programmes in the college Indoor stadium. Students from different schools like UCC School, James Memorial School, St. Francis School and All Saints H.S School participated in the programmes. From 11 am to 12 noon we conducted “Drawing Competition” on the topic “Drug Abuse” where 90 participants participated. The following were the winners of the competition. 1stprize: Mr. Derimon Pohti – UCC School 2ndprize: Mr. Innocent Pohti—UCC School 3rd Prize: Ms. Camelia Nongkhlaw and Ms. Medashisha Nongrang – UCC School Consolation prize: Ms. Daphishisha –UCC School.

From 12 noon to 1 pm we organized essay competition on the topic: Drug Abuse where 57 participants participated. The following were the winners of the competition.

1st prize: Ms. Rubina Daimari, UCC School 2nd prize: Mr. Monimoy Bhardwaj, James Memorial School 3rdprize: Ms. Wanrihun Dashisha Pohti, James Memorial School Consolation prize: Mr. Binesh Safi, St. Francis School.

From 1.30 pm to 5 .00pm we organized a “Drug Abuse and HIV/AIDS Awareness Programme” Mrs. Christy Z.P. Najiar, Consultant HIV/AIDS Ganesh Das Hospital, Shillong; Dr. A. Malhotra, Formar Programme Officer, NSS UCC and Dr. S.K. Singh, Coordinator, IQAC UCC were the resource persons for the programme. Some staff members of UCC, children of UCC School and more than 400 NSS volunteers participated in the programme.

3. On 6th July,2015 we conducted an essay competition for college students on the topic “Effects of HIV/AIDS on Society” where 47 participants participated. The following were the winners of the competition. 1st prize: Ms. H. Lalremruatpuii, BSc 1st 2nd prize: Mr. Immanual Lhunminlun, BA 1st 3rd prize: Ms. Rousalia Jyrwa, BA 1st

The prize was distributed on 23/07/2015 and 29/07/2015.

4. On 31/07/2015 NSS NEHU Cell organized a daylong workshop on “SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN” where Mr. K. Sarma, Programme Officer, NSS UCC and four NSS volunteers—Mr. Ankur Bhengra, BA 1st; Mr. Delton Ronghi, BA 1st; Mr. Alfred Basumatary, BA 2nd and Mr. Rajib Basumatary, BA 3rd participated.

5. On 13th August, 2015 as a part of the college Foundation day celebration, UCC we organized a college campus cleaning programme. More than 150 teaching and non- teaching staffs and 800 students participated in the cleaning drive programme.

6) On 3rd September,2015 we organised a day long “Blood Donation Awareness cum Blood Donation Camp” in the college auditorium. For this programme we invited two blood banks – Regional Blood Bank, Pasteur Institute – Polo and Dr. H.G. Robert Hospital, Shillong. There were 193 volunteers who registered their names for this camp and finally 86 volunteers donated their blood and 64 volunteers checked their blood groups in the camp.

7) On 24th September, 2015 two Programme Officers along with 10 NSS Volunteers attended the “NSS Foundation Day” Celebration at NEHU. Our volunteers presented a Hindi dance in the cultural programme.

8) From 19th October, 2015 to 21st October, 2015 our unit organized three days “NSS District Level Meet, 2015” for units of East Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi District at UCC. There were 166 NSS volunteers and Programme Officers joined in the Meet.

On 19th October,2015 the Inaugural Session was started by Dr. S.R. Lyndem Principal Union Christian College who gave the welcome Address to the participants from various units and colleges of the two districts. The Convener Dr. R.M. Manih gave an Introductory Address related in organizing the District Level Meet. The central theme which was tried to impress upon student audience, was that they should always keep before them, their social responsibility.

The Guest of Honour Dr. Lakhan Kma Programme Co-ordinator NSS Cell NEHU highlighted the need to utilize the funds allocated towards community service through NSS Units. He impress upon the students in covering several aspects like adoption of villages and in conducting special camps for intensive development work, voluntary blood donation, sanitation drives, adult education programme etc.

The Chief Guest Dr. D.D. Lapang in his speech reminded the students that the first duty of the students should be, not to treat their period of study as one of the opportunities for indulgence in intellectual luxury, but for preparing themselves for final dedication in the service to the nation with the national goods & services so essential to society and to form a living contact with the community in whose midst their institution is located. He stress upon the vision of Mahatma Gandhi the father of the Nation that doing community service is the serving to the nation. He reminded that the University Grants Commission headed by Dr. Radhakrishnan recommended introduction of national service in the academic institutions on a voluntary basis with a view to developing healthy contacts between the students and teachers on the one hand and establishing a constructive linkage between the campus and the community on the other hand.

Fr. George Palamatathil SDB Director Siloam Umiam, was the resource person for the Technical sessions I & II on the opening day. The Theme for this District Level Meet 2015 is ‘A Positive Outlook towards Life’ and in the technical session we are having sub- themes for discussion and interaction on the theme ‘Towards developing a successful outlook in Life’ (Personal & Professional) and for the Technical session III which was held on the 20th October 2015 on the topic ‘Solid Waste Management and Environment’ by Mr. Edward Thma.

Much in addition to all the activities apart from the cultural programme cum talent show, extempore speech from volunteers from different units, a Cleaning drive was organized in an around the campus where all the participants took part enthusiastically. Another taste apart from Sports & Games, Swimming competition, Tug of war is the trekking to Lumpanai Viewpoint (8Kms from UCC) where PO`s and Volunteers alike experienced the joy of trekking and where later on they quenched their thirst with refreshments served at the summit on the Hill side.

The valedictory function was held on the 21st October at 4.00 pm. Dr. Ashish Malhotra Associate Professor & HOD Chemistry Dept. UCC and Former Programme Officer NSS UCC Unit deliver the welcome address and the occasion was grace by Dr. Jemino Mawthoh MLA & Former Programme Co-ordinator NSS Cell NEHU as the Chief Guest and Dr. E.D. Karunakaran Vice-Principal UCC was the Guest of Honour. On 19th November, 2015 we organized a “HIV/AIDS Awareness Cum Training Programme” from 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm at Arts Digital room, UCC where Dr. Ashish Malhotra formar P. O, Mr. K. Sarma and Dr. R.M .Manih present P.O’s were the resource persons. More than 100 staffs and students participated in the programme. Larina Nongpiur, AD, Youth, MACS, Shillong.

9) 1st December, 2015 four volunteers Mr. Rajesh Safi, Mr. Tomas Debbarma, Mr. Pulindra Debbarma and Mr. Gour Charan Das took part in the “World AIDS Day” celebration at central Library, Shillong which was organized by MACS, Shillong.

NSS Records 2015-16

The following were the activities carried out by our unit for the year 2015-16.

1) On 6th June, 2015 our unit organized two programmes in the college campus.

We organised a Drawing competition for school children where 130 children participated. The following were the winners of the competition.

Group—A (Upper Group), Topic: Dry Future with Dry Earth. 1st prize: Mr. Rachel Nongrang 2nd prize: Ms. Camelia Nongkhlaw 3rd prize: Ms. Haphilabeth Warjri

Group—B (Lower Group), Topic: Save the Earth save the Life. 1st prize: Ms. Rilabynta Kyrsian 2nd prize: Ms. Medashisha Nongrang 3rd prize: Mr. Same Nangpyrto.

We planted 100 saplings in the college campus.

2) On 2nd July, 2015we organized three programmes in the college Indoor stadium. Students from different schools like UCC School, James Memorial School, St. Francis School and All Saints H.S School participated in the programmes. From 11 am to 12 noon we conducted “Drawing Competition” on the topic “Drug Abuse” where 90 participants participated. The following were the winners of the competition. 1stprize: Mr. Derimon Pohti – UCC School 2ndprize: Mr. Innocent Pohti— UCC School 3rd Prize: Ms. Camelia Nongkhlaw and Ms. Medashisha Nongrang – UCC School Consolation prize: Ms. Daphishisha –UCC School.

From 12 noon to 1 pm we organized essay competition on the topic: Drug Abuse “where 57 participants participated. The following were the winners of the competition.

1st prize: Ms. Rubina Daimari, UCC School 2nd prize: Mr. Monimoy Bhardwaj, James Memorial School 3rdprize: Ms. Wanrihun Dashisha Pohti, James Memorial School Consolation prize: Mr. Binesh Safi, St. Francis School.

From 1.30 pm to 5 .00pm we organized a “Drug Abuse and HIV/AIDS Awareness Programme” Mrs. Christy Z.P. Najiar, Consultant HIV/AIDS Ganesh Das Hospital, Shillong; Dr. A. Malhotra, Formar Programme Officer, NSS UCC and Dr. S.K. Singh, Coordinator, IQAC UCC were the resource persons for the programme. Some staff members of UCC, children of UCC School and more than 400 NSS volunteers participated in the programme.

3) On 6th July,2015 we conducted an essay competition for college students on the topic “Effects of HIV/AIDS on Society” where 47 participants participated. The following were the winners of the competition. 1st prize: Ms. H. Lalremruatpuii, BSc 1st 2nd prize: Mr. Immanual Lhunminlun, BA 1st 3rd prize: Ms. Rousalia Jyrwa, BA 1st

The prize was distributed on 23/07/2015 and 29/07/2015

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4) On 31/07/2015 NSS NEHU Cell organized a daylong workshop on “SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN” where Mr. K. sarma, Programme Officer, NSS UCC and four NSS volunteers—Mr. Ankur Bhengra, BA 1st; Mr. Delton Ronghi, BA 1st; Mr. Alfred Basumatary, BA 2nd and Mr. Rajib Basumatary, BA 3rd participated.

5) On 13th August,2015 as a part of the college Foundation day celebration, UCC we organized a college campus cleaning programme. More than 150 teaching and non- teaching staffs and 800 students participated in the cleaning drive programme.

6) On 3rd September,2015 we organised a day long “Blood Donation Awareness cum Blood Donation Camp” in the college auditorium. For this programme we invited two blood banks – Regional Blood Bank, Pasteur Institute – Polo and Dr. H.G. Robert Hospital, Shillong. There were 193 volunteers who registered their names for this camp and finally 86 volunteers donated their blood and 64 volunteers checked their blood groups in the camp.

7) On 24th September,2015 two Programme Officers along with 10 NSS Volunteers attended the “NSS Foundation Day” Celebration at NEHU. Our volunteers presented a Hindi dance in the cultural programme.

08. From 19th October, 2015 to 21st October, 2015 our unit organized three days “NSS District Level Meet, 2015” for units of East Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi District at UCC. There were 166 NSS Volunteers and Programme Officers of this two districts participated in the Meet. On 19th October, 2015 in the Inaugural Session, Dr. S.R. Lyndem Principal Union Christian College gave the welcome Address to the participants from various units and colleges of the two districts. The Convener Dr. R.M. Manih gave an Introductory Address related in organizing the District Level Meet. The central theme which was tried to impress upon student audience, was that they should always keep before them, their social responsibility.

The Guest of Honour Dr. Lakhan Kma Programme Co-ordinator NSS Cell NEHU highlighted the need to utilized the funds allocated towards community service through NSS Units. He impress upon the students in covering several aspects like adoption of villages and in conducting special camps for intensive development work, voluntary blood donation, sanitation drives, adult education programmes etc.

The Chief Guest Dr. D.D. Lapang in his speech reminded the students that the first duty of the students should be, not to treat their period of study as one of the opportunities for indulgence in intellectual luxury, but for preparing themselves for final dedication in the service to the nation with the national goods & services so essential to society and to form a living contact with the community in whose midst their institution is located. He stress upon the vision of Mahatma Gandhi the father of the Nation that doing community service is the serving to the nation. He reminded that the University Grants Commission headed by Dr. Radhakrishnan recommended introduction of national service in the academic institutions on a voluntary basis with a view to developing healthy contacts between the students and teachers on the one hand and establishing a constructive linkage between the campus and the community on the other hand.

Fr. George Palamatathil SDB Director Siloam Umiam, was the resource person for the Technical sessions I & II on the opening day. The Theme for this District Level Meet 2015 is ‘A Positive Outlook towards Life’ and in the technical session we are having sub-themes for discussion and interaction on the theme ‘Towards developing a successful outlook in Life’ (Personal & Professional) and for the Technical session III which was held on the 20th October 2015 on the topic ‘Solid Waste Management and Environment’ by Mr. Edward Thma.

Much in addition to all the activities apart from the cultural programme cum talent show, extempore speech from volunteers from different units, a Cleaning drive was organized in an around the campus where all the participants took part enthusiastically. Another taste apart from Sports & Games, Swimming competition, Tug of war is the trekking to Lumpanai Viewpoint (8Kms from UCC) where PO`s and Volunteers alike experienced the joy of trekking and where later on they quenched their thirst with refreshments served at the summit on the Hill side.

The valedictory function was held on the 21st October at 4.00 pm. Dr. Ashish Malhotra, Associate Professor & HOD Chemistry Dept. UCC and Former Programme Officer NSS UCC Unit deliver the welcome address and the occasion was grace by Dr. Jemino Mawthoh MLA & Former Programme Co-ordinator NSS Cell NEHU as the Chief Guest and Dr. E.D. Karunakaran Vice-Principal UCC was the Guest of Honour.

8) On 19th November, 2015 we organized a “HIV/AIDS Awareness Cum Training Programme” from 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm at Arts Digital room, UCC where Dr. Ashish Malhotra formar P.O, Mr. K. Sarma and Dr. R.M. Manih present P.O’s were the resource persons. More than 100 staffs and students participated in the programme.

After this programme our volunteers and Programme Officers joined in a interaction session with Ms. Pallavi Joshi, Technical Officer-Youth Affairs, IFC, NERO, Department of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi and Mrs. Larina Nongpiur, AD, Youth, MACS, Shillong.

9) 1st December, 2015 four volunteers Mr. Rajesh Safi, Mr. Tomas Debbarma, Mr. Pulindra Debbarma and Mr. Gour Charan Das took part in the “World AIDS Day” celebration at central Library, Shillong which was organized by MACS, Shillong.

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YEAR 2016-17

The following were the activities carried out by our unit for the year 2016-17

1. On 2nd June,2016 on accounts of “World Environment Day” we organized a “Drawing Competition” for Upper Primary and Secondary students of UCC School at the School. More than 80 students participated in the competition. The topic of the competition was “Pollution Kills Life”. The following were the winners of the competition.

1st prize: Mr. Cordystar Max Mawlong 2nd prize: Ms. Bahunland Nongrang 3rd prize: Mr. Derimon Pohti Consolation prizes: Mr. Gumseng, K. Sangma, Mr. Rechel Nongrang, Ms. Airisha Mawlong. 2. On 3rd June we organized another “Drawing Competition” for lower Primary School children at UCC School. 78 students participated in the competition. The topic of the competition was “Clean and Green: A Better Environment”. The following were the winners of the competition. 1st prize: Ms. Damika Malngiang 2nd prize: Ms. Raffelcia Nongrang 3rd Prize: Ms. Abeka Warjri Consolation prizes: Ms. Lahunshisha Nongrum, Mr.Russel Grason Kharmalki, Ms. Deimaphishisha Syiemiong and Mr. Wanshailang Warjri.

The prize distribution ceremony was held on 22nd July,2016 at UCC School.

3. On 21st June, 2016 on the account of “International Yoga Day” NSS unit of UCC organized Yoga programme for students. More than 200 NSS volunteers participated in the programme. Mr. K. Sarma, Programme Officer and Mr. D.R. Kharlukhi in-charge NCC UCC were the resource persons for the programme.

4. On 6th,7th and 8th July,2016 we organized a three days “Yoga and Stress Management “programme at college Indoor stadium, UCC. More than 100 participants from our college students and staffs including family members, students from UCC School, James Memorial School, St. Francis School and St. Anthony’s H.S School participated in the three days programme. Dr. S.K. Singh, Mr. K. Sarma and Mr. S. Sohlang were the resource persons for the programme.

5. On 30th July,2016 we organized a “Cleaning Drive” programme. Programme Officer Mr. K. Sarma and 109 volunteers participated in the programme. That day we cleaned the water sources, water tanks, all roads and Herbal garden etc.

6. From 3rd August to 5th August,2016 four NSS volunteers Ms. Priya Pardhan, Ms. Mamtaha kma, Mr. Pulindra Debbarma, Mr. Rajesh Safi and programme officer Dr. R.M. Manih participated NSS state level Meet,2016 at NEHU.

7. On 3rd and 4th August,2016 we organized a two days’ workshop on “Open Source, Android Application Development” at Arts Digital room, UCC. 86 participants participated in the programme. Dr. S. K. Singh, Associate Professor, was the resource person for the programme.

8. On 13th August, 2016 on the occasion of college foundation day celebration we organized a “Cleaning Drive” Programme in the college campus. That day we cleaned the entire college campus. 65 staff members and more than 800 students participated in the programme.

9. On 25th August,2016 we organized three programmes in the indoor stadium, UCC.

(a) HIV/AIDS Awareness Programme: From 9.00 am to 10.00 am we organized the programme where Dr. A. Malhotra Former P.O and Dr. H. Dkhar, in-charge of the Blood Bank, Nazareth Hospital, Shillong were the resource persons. More than 200 staffs and students participated in the programme. (b) Poster-Slogan Competition: From 10.00 am to 10.30 am we organized a Poster- Slogan Competition on the topic “Infections and Preventions of HIV/AIDS”. The following were the winners of the competition. 1st prize: Mr. Zubemo Jami, BA III sem 2nd Prize: Ms. Fungja Brahma, BA III sem 3rd prize: Mr. Pulindra Debbarma, BA III sem. The prizes were distributed on 1st September,2016. (c) Blood Donation Camp: From 10.30 am to 5.00 pm we organized a “Blood Donation Camp” where 169 students registered their names and finally 69 students donated their blood. To collect the blood, we invited two blood banks from Shillong – Regional Blood Bank, Pasteur Institute, Polo and Nazareth Hospital, Shillong. 10. On 24th September,2016 Programme Officer Mr. K. Sarma and 11 NSS volunteers attended the “NSS Foundation Day” celebration at NEHU. Our volunteers presented a Patriotic Hindi Dance there. 11. From 7th to 13th October, 2016 two Programme Officers and 45 NSS volunteers went to Mawlyndep village for “Special Camping” Programme. The details of the Camp is given below--

Total numbers of NSS volunteers attend the camp: 45 (male:30, female: 15)  Number of villagers who attended all days: 06 (male: 03, female: 03)  In charge of the Camp: Mr. K. Sarma, Programme Officer  Work supervisor: Mr. Phainal Kharbudnah, Headman, Mawlyndep, Mr. Jinu Kharbuki, Member, Village Durbar.

07/10/2016 (Friday): The NSS Volunteers and Programme Officers reached Mawlyndep Village by 7.30 a.m

From 8.30 a.m to 9.30 a,m the Inauguration of the Programme was held where Mr. K. Sarma (P.O) Presided over the meeting .Dr. R.M. Manih (P.O), Mr. P. Kharbudnah, Headman and Mr. J. Kharbuki, Member, Village Durbar also addressed the meeting.

From 10.00 a.m to 1.00 p.m “Cleaning Drive” was done.

We cleaned all the roads of Mawlyndep village and the surrounding areas of the Durbar hall.

From 2.00 p.m to 4.30 p.m tree plantation was done near the Durbar hall.

08/10/2016 (Saturday): From 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m Yoga.

From 8.30 a.m to 10.00 a.m Cleaning Drive was held in the football ground and the surrounding of the Mawlyndep School.

From 10.30 a.m to 12.30 p.m tree plantation was done near football ground.

From 2.00 p.m to 4.30 p.m tree plantation was done near the Mawlyndep school. We planted a total number of 130 saplings near the Durbar hall, School and football field.

09/10/2016 (Sunday): From 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m Yoga.

From 9.30 a.m to 11.30 a.m we attended Chapel.

From2.00 p.m to 4.00 p.m Group discussion on the Topic: Religion and Peace was held.

10/10/2016 (Monday): From 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m Yoga.

From 8.30 a.m to 1.00 pm Sports for Children and youth was held in the Mawlyndep football ground. We conducted 15 events for both boys and girls. There were 165 children and youth participating in the sport events. We divided them into 6 groups – Sub- Junior, junior and senior groups (both male and female).

From2.00 p.m to 3.00 p.m a programme on HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse was held in the football ground. More than 200 students, villagers and volunteers attended the Programme. Mr. J. Kharbuki was the Chairperson of the meeting. Mr. K. Sarma and Dr. R.M. Manih were the resource persons.

From 3.00 p.m to 4.00 p.m Prize distribution for the winners of the sports events was held.

11/10/2016 (Tuesday): From 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m Yoga.

From 8.30 a.m to 11.30 a.m Cleaning of water source. We cleaned the water source of Mawlyndep village. From2.00 p.m to 4.30 p.m we went to Mawlang village and cleaned the Umnongkra River.

12/10/2016 (Wednesday): From 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m Yoga.

From 8.30 a.m to 12.30 pm we repaired a road at Mawlyndep village.

From 2.00 p.m to 4.30 p.m we constructed a footpath at Mawlyndep village.

13/10/2016 (Thursday): From 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m Yoga.

From 8.30 a.m to 11.00 a.m. we continued making the footpath.

From11.30 a.m to 12.30 p.m cleaning drive. We cleaned all the roads of the village.

From 1.30 p.m to 3.00 p.m construction and repairing of drains was done.

From 3.30 p.m to 4.30 p.m closing ceremony.

Mr. J. Kharbuki was the Chairperson of the meeting. In his speech Mr. P. Kharbudnah, Headman of Mawlyndep village thanked the NSS UCC unit for their social work in the village. He requested NSS UCC Unit to adapt with the village. Dr. S.K. Singh, former IQAC co- ordinator, UCC gave a speech about the Aims and Objectives of NSS. Mr. K. Sarma, Programme Officer of NSS UCC Unit gave a speech about the performance of the one-week camp. In his speech he thanked the village headman, members of the village Durbar, all the villagers, the NSS Volunteers and the well-wishers for their help and co-operation which made the camp successful. Mr. Rajesh Safi and Mr. Pulindra Debbarma NSS Volunteers of UCC also shared their experiences during the camp. They were very happy with the camp and they requested the programme Officer NSS UCC Unit to organize more camp in the near future. More than 150 people including villagers and school children attended the meeting. The meeting was concluded by singing the national anthem “JANA GANA MANA ...... ”

The volunteers along with the Programme Officer returned to UCC by 5.00 p.m.

12. Blood Donation for poor villagers: on 10th October,2016 two students Mr. Punma Tani BA III sem and Mr. Tenzin Teseg BA 1st sem donated blood for a poor villager in Ganesh Das Hospital, Shillong. Again on 14th October, 2016 two volunteers Mr. F. Lalkhumtira (BA III) and Mr. Lalmuanpuia (BA III) donated blood for anat5her poor villager in Bethani Hospital, Shillong. 13. On 18th October,2016 four NSS volunteers Ms. Osin Mosu, BA III sem; Ms. Elia Debbarma, BA I sem; Mr. Sanjoy Safi, BA III sem and Mr. Nelson R. Nongkhlaw, BA I sem joined in the PRD selection camp at NEHU, where Ms. Osin Mosu was selected for PRD East Zone selection camp at Kolkata. 14. On 31st October, 2016 on Occasion of “Rashtriya Ekta Diwas” we organized two programmes in the college campus. (a) 95 school children, NSS volunteers, some staff members and Programme Officer Mr. K. Sarma took a pledge about Rashtriya Ekta Diwas at UCC School at 9.00 am. (b) We conducted an essay competition on “Ballabhbhai Patel and National Integration”. The following were the winners of the competition. 1st prize: Ms. Priya Pardhan, BA III 2nd prize: Ms. Mamta Chakma, BA III 3rd prize: Mr. Rajesh Safi, BA III sem Mr. Ankur Bhengra, BA III sem. 15. From 10th to 20th November, 2016 Ms. Osin Mosu went to Kolkata and joined the PRD East Zone Selection camp. 16. From 12th November to 21st November,2016 three volunteers Ms. Mamta Chakma, Mr. Rajesh Safi and Mr. Pulindra Debbarma went to Dirang, West Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh and joined the Winter Adventure Camp.

NSS Records 2016-17

The following were the activities carried out by our unit for the year 2016-17

1. On 2nd June,2016 on the account of “World Environment Day” we organized a “Drawing Competition” for Upper Primary and Secondary students of UCC School at the School. More than 80 students participated in the competition. The topic of the competition was “Pollution Kills Life”. The following were the winners of the competition.

1st prize: Mr. Cordystar Max Mawlong 2nd prize: Ms. Bahunland Nongrang 3rd prize: Mr. Derimon Pohti Consolation prizes: Mr. Gumseng K. Sangma, Mr. Rechal Nongrang, Ms. Airisha Mawlong.

2. On 3rd June we organized another “Drawing Competition” for lower Primary School children at UCC School. 78 participants participated in the competition. The topic of the competition was “Clean and Green: A Better Environment”. The following were the winners of the competition.

1st prize: Ms. Damika Malngiang 2nd prize: Ms. Raffelcia Nongrang 3rd Prize: Ms. Abeka Warjri Consolation prizes: Ms. Lahunshisha Nongrum, Mr. Russel Grason Kharmalki, Ms. Deimaphishisha Syieming and Mr. Wanshailang Warjri.

The prize distribution ceremony was held on 22nd July,2016 at UCC School.

3. On 21st June, 2016 on the account of “International Yoga Day” NSS unit of UCC organized Yoga programme for students. More than 200 NSS volunteers participated in the programme. Mr. K. Sarma, Programme Officer and Mr. D.R. Kharlukhi were the resource persons for the programme.

4. On 6th,7th and 8th July,2016 we organized a three days “Yoga and Stress Management “programme at college Indoor stadium, UCC. More than 100 participants from our college students and staffs including family members, students from UCC School, James Memorial School, St. Francis School and St. Anthony’s H.S School participated in the three days programme. Dr. S.K. Singh, Mr. K. Sarma and Mr. S. Sohlang were the resource persons for the programme.

5. On 30th July,2016 we organized a “Cleaning Drive” programme. Programme Officer Mr. K. Sarma and 109 volunteers participated in the programme. That day we cleaned the water sources, water tanks, all roads and Herbal garden etc.

6. From 3rd August to 5th August,2016 four NSS volunteers Ms. Priya Pardhan, Ms. Mamta Chakma, Mr. Pulindra Debbarma, Mr. Rajesh Safi and programme officer Dr. R.M. Manih participated NSS state level Meet,2016 at NEHU.

7. On 3rd and 4th August,2016 we organized a two days’ workshop on “Open Source, Android Application Development” at Arts Digital room, UCC. 86 participants participated in the programme. Dr. S. K. Singh, Associate Professor, was the resource person for the programme.

8. On 13th August, 2016 on occasion of college foundation day celebration we organized a “Cleaning Drive” Programme in the college campus. That day we cleaned the entire college campus. 65 staff members and more than 800 students participated in the programme.

9. On 25th August,2016 we organized three programmes in the indoor stadium, UCC.

(a) HIV/AIDS Awareness Programme: From 9.00 am to 10.00 am we organized the programme where Dr. A. Malhotra Former P.O and Dr. H. Dkhar, in-charge of the Blood Bank, Nazareth Hospital, Shillong were the resource persons . More than 200 staffs and students participated in the programme.

(b) Poster-Slogan Competition: From 10.00 am to 10.30 am we organized a Poster- Slogan Competition on the topic “Infections and Preventions of HIV/AIDS”. The following were the winners of the competition. 1st prize: Mr. Zubemo Jami, BA III sem. 2nd Prize: Ms. Fungja Brahma, BA III sem. 3rd prize: Mr. Pulindra Debbarma, BA III sem.

The prizes were distributed on 1st September,2016. (c) Blood Donation Camp: From 10.30 am to 5.00 pm we organized a “Blood Donation Camp” where 169 students registered their names and finally 69 students donated their blood. To collect the blood, we invited two blood banks from Shillong – Regional Blood Bank, Pasteur Institute, Polo and Nazareth Hospital, Shillong.

10. On 24th September,2016 Programme Officer Mr. K. Sarma and 11 NSS volunteers attended the “NSS Foundation Day” celebration at NEHU. Our volunteers presented a Patriotic Hindi Dance there.

11. From 7th to 13th October, 2016 two Programme Officers and 45 NSS volunteers went to Mawlyndep village for “Special Camping” Programme. The details of the Camp is given below--  Total numbers of NSS volunteers attend the camp: 45 (male:30, female: 15)  Number of villagers who attended all days: 06 (male: 03, female: 03)  In charge of the Camp: Mr. K. Sarma, Programme Officer  Work supervisor: Mr. Phainal Kharbudnah, Headman, Mawlyndep , Mr. Jinu Kharbuki, Member, Village Durbar.

07/10/2016 (Friday): The NSS Volunteers and Programme Officers reached Mawlyndep Village by 7.30 a.m

From 8.30 a.m to 9.30 a.m the Inauguration of the Programme was held where Mr. K. Sarma (P.O) Presided over the meeting. Dr. R.M. Manih (P. O), Mr. P. Kharbudnah, Headman and Mr. J. Kharbuki, Member, Village Durbar also addressed the meeting.

From 10.00 a.m to 1.00 p.m “Cleaning Drive” was done.

We cleaned all the roads of Mawlyndep village and the surrounding areas of the Durbar hall.

From 2.00 p.m to 4.30 p.m tree plantation was done near the Durbar hall.

08/10/2016 (Saturday): From 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m Yoga.

From 8.30 a.m to 10.00 a.m Cleaning Drive was held in the football ground and the surrounding of the Mawlyndep School.

From 10.30 a.m to 12.30 p.m tree plantation was done near football ground.

From 2.00 p.m to 4.30 p.m tree plantation was done near the Mawlyndep school. We planted a total number of 130 saplings near the Durbar hall, School and football field. 09/10/2016 (Sunday): From 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m Yoga.

From 9.30 a.m to 11.30 a.m we attended Chapel.

From 2.00 p.m to 4.00 p.m Group discussion on the Topic: Religion and Peace was held.

10/10/2016 (Monday): From 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m Yoga.

From 8.30 a.m to 1.00 pm Sports for Children and youth was held in the football ground.

We conducted 15 events for both boys and girls. There were 165 children and youth participating in the sport events. We divided them into 6 groups – Sub- Junior, junior and senior groups (both male and female).

From2.00 p.m to 3.00 p.m a programme on HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse was held in the football ground. More than 200 students, villagers and volunteers attended the Programme. Mr. J. Kharbuki was the Chairperson of the meeting. Mr. K. Sarma and Dr. R.M. Manih were the resource persons.

From 3.00 p.m to 4.00 p.m Prize distribution for the sports was held.

11/10/2016 (Tuesday): From 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m Yoga.

From 8.30 a.m to 11.30 a.m Cleaning of water source. We cleaned the water source of the village.

From2.00 p.m to 4.30 p.m we went to Mawlang village and cleaned the Umnongkra River.

12/10/2016 (Wednesday): From 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m Yoga.

From 8.30 a.m to 12.30 pm we repaired a road at Mawlyndep village.

From 2.00 p.m to 4.30 p.m we constructed a footpath at Mawlyndep village.

13/10/2016 (Thursday): From 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m Yoga.

From 8.30 a.m to 11.00 a.m. we continued making the footpath.

From 11.30 a.m to 12.30 p.m cleaning drive. We cleaned all the roads of the village.

From 1.30 p.m to 3.00 p.m construction and repairing of drains was done.

From 3.30 p.m to 4.30 p.m closing ceremony.

Mr. J. Kharbuki was the Chairperson of the meeting. In his speech Mr.P. Kharbudnah, Headman of Mawlyndep village thanked the NSS UCC unit for their social work in the village. He requested NSS UCC Unit to adapt with the village. Dr. S.K. Singh, former IQAC co- ordinator, UCC gave a speech about the Aims and Objectives of NSS. Mr. K. Sarma, Programme Officer of NSS UCC Unit gave a speech about the performance of the one-week camp. In his speech he thanked the village headman, members of the village Durbar, all the villagers, the NSS Volunteers and the well-wishers for their help and co-operation which made the camp successful. Mr. Rajesh Safi and Mr. Pulindra Debbarma NSS Volunteers of UCC also shared their experiences during the camp. They were very happy with the camp and they requested the programme Officer NSS UCC Unit to organize more camp in the near future. More than 150 people including villagers and school children attended the meeting. The meeting was concluded by singing the national anthem “JANA GANA MANA ...... ”

The volunteers along with the Programme Officer returned to UCC by 5.00 p.m.

12. Blood Donation for poor villagers: on 10th October,2016 two students Mr. Puna Tani BA III sem and Mr. Tenzin Teseg BA Ist sem donated blood for a poor villager in Ganesh Das Hospital, Shillong. Again on 14th October, 2016 two volunteers Mr. F. Lalkhumtira (BA III) and Mr. Lalmuanpuia (BA III) donated blood for a poor villager in Bethany Hospital, Shillong. 13. On 18th October,2016 four NSS volunteers Ms. Osin Mosu, BA III sem; Ms. Elia Debbarma, BA I sem; Mr. Sanjoy Safi, BA III sem and Mr. Nelson R. Nongkhlaw, BA I sem joined in the PRD selection camp at NEHU, where Ms. Osin Mosu was selected for PRD East Zone selection camp at Kolkata. 14. On 31st October, 2016 on Occasion of “Rashtriya Ekta Diwas” we organized two programmes in the college campus. (a) 95 school children, NSS volunteers, some staff members and Programme Officer Mr. K. Sarma took a pledge about Rashtriya Ekta Diwas at UCC School at 9.00 am.

(b) We conducted an essay competition on “Ballabhbhai Patel and National Integration”. The following were the winners of the competition. 1st prize: Ms. Priya Pardhan, BA III 2nd prize: Ms. Mamta Chakma, BA III 3rd prize: Mr. Rajesh Safi, BA III sem Mr. Ankur Bhengra, BA III sem. 15. From 10th to 20th November, 2016 Ms. Osin Mosu went to Kolkata and joined the PRD East Zone Selection camp. 16. From 12th November to 21st November,2016 three volunteers Ms. Mamta Chakma, Mr. Rajesh Safi and Mr. Pulindra Debbarma went to Dirang, West Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh and joined the Winter Adventure Camp.

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NSS ACTIVITIES 2017-18

We have conducted the following activities till 3rd August 2017

On 24th April 2017, Dr. R.M Manih programme officer of UCC Unit attended the NSS review meeting at NEHU.

From 25th May to 30th May 2017, programme officer K Sharma and 8 NSS volunteers- Hrishik Debnath, Sanjay Safi, Zubemo Zami, Pulindra Debbarma, Yowa Mamin, Chukhu Reelum, Bompi Kamum and Garyee Tabah attended the North-East NSS youth Festival at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima in Nagaland. This time UCC represented the NEHU.

Volunteers and Programme Officer of UCC

Swaach Bharat Abhiyaan and Tree Plantation Leaded by Meghalaya Group

Addressing the gathering by K Sharma

Participation in Singing Competition

Participation in Debate competition

Morning exercise leaded by UCC

Meghalaya Group photo in War Memorial Cemetery

Performing Patriotic Dance by UCC girls

Presenting Group Song

On 5th June 2017, World Environmental Day we Organised Drawing Competition for school children.

21st June 2017, We Organised International Yoga day where 210 participants participated in the Yoga session. Dr. S.K Singh, Mr. S. Sohlang and Mr. K Sharma were the resource person for the programme.

From 3rd July to 13th July 2017, NSS Volunteer Mrs Osin Mosu went to Russia to attend Youth Exchange Programme. She visited Moscow, St Petersburg, Vladionir, Suzdal cities in Russia.

From 1st August to 3rd August 2017, We conducted a 3 days’ workshop on “Digital India: Start-up India & Stand-up India”. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. S.R Lyndem (Principal of UCC) and Dr. S.K Singh joined as a Resource person.

YEAR 2018-19

On 18/05/2018 Mr. A.B Kharkongor, Programme Officer attended the NSS Review meeting at NEHU.

On 05/08/2018 we conducted the following programmes—

1. We conducted “Drawing competition” for school children where 180 school children participated.

2. We took Pledge for “Cleaning Drive” at UCC H.S School and more than 300 school children took part in the Cleaning Drive programme.

3. Same day we planted 150 saplings in the college campus.

On 14/06/2018 on account of “International Blood Donation Day” Mr. A.B. Kharkongor (P.O) attended the programme which was organized by MACS, Shillong.

On 21/06/2018 on account of “International Yoga Day” we organized a Yoga Session from 6.00 am to 8.00 am at college indoor stadium where more than 400 students and staffs participated.

On 26/06/2018 on account of “International day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking” we organized a “Poster-Slogan” competition where 65 students participated. The following are the winners of the competition—

1. 1stChinkhy Madona (B.A 3rdsem) 2. 2ndJasang Marak (B.A 3rdsem) 3. 3rd Epic Debbarma (B.A 1stsem)

On 02/07/2018 Programme Officer Mr. A.B. Kharkongor and Eight NSS Volunteers went to Raj- Bhavan, Shillong to join in the blood donation camp.

On 25/07/2018 we organized “Cleaning Drive” programme in the college campus where 35 NSS Volunteers participated.

On 01/08/2018 we conducted two programmes –

1. We took Pledge at basketball court for “Cleaning Drive” where more than 100 volunteers participated. 2. From 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm we organized a Seminar about “Cleaning Drive’’ where 75 volunteers participated. Dr. S.K. Singh, Dr. D. Nongsing, Mr. J.L. Nonglait, Mr. B.K.L. Mawlong Mr. K. Sarma and Mr. A.B. Kharkongor were the resource persons for the programme.

On 06/08/2018 and 07/08/2018 from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Programme Officer Mr. K. Sarma and 20 Volunteers went to Mawlyndep village. With the help of Head man Mr. Jinu Kharbuki we visited all the houses of the village as a part of awareness programme of cleaning drive. We also organized cleaning drive programme in the village.

On 13/08/2018 we organized “Tree Plantation and Cleaning Drive” programme in the college campus. We planted 160 Saplings in the college campus. In the cleaning drive programme all the staffs and students were participated.

On 15/08/2018 we joined in the Flag Hosting programme in the college campus.

From 20/08/2018 to 24/08/2018 we organized 5 days “Digital India” programme in Arts Digital room, UCC. Dr. S.K. Singh was the resource person for the programme.

On 14/09/2018 four NSS volunteers joined in the PRD selection camp at NEHU. From that camp Mr. Kwchang Debbarma (B.A 3rdsem) selected for PRD East zone selection camp.

On 19/09/2018 we conducted two programmes –

1. In collaboration with village Durbar, Umbir we conducted a tree plantation programme in the college campus where the BDO of Umsning Block was the Chief Guest

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2. We organized a “Blood Donation Awareness cum Blood Donation Camp” in the college indoor stadium, UCC. For this programme we invited two blood banks from Shillong, NEIGRIHMS and Dr. H.G. Robert Hospital. Dr. Lutika N. Lyngdoh In- charge blood bank, NEIGRIHMS was the resource person for the Awareness Programme. 105 NSS Volunteers registered their names for the camp and finally 75 volunteers and staffs donated blood.

On 24/09/2018 Principal Dr. R.M. Manih, Programme Officers Mr. K. Sarma and Mr. A.B. Kharkongor and 10 NSS Volunteers participated the 49th NSS Foundation Day Celebration at NEHU. This year Mr. K. Sarma received the best Programme Officer Award,2018 and our unit received the best NSS Unit Award, 2018. Honourable Governor of Meghalaya was the chief guest of the function. Our girls volunteer presented a Hindi dance there.

From 31/10/2018 to 06/11/2018 we conducted a “Special Camping” Programme at Mawlyndep Village where Programme Officers Mr. K. Sarma and Mr. A.B. Kharkongor and 75 NSS Volunteers participated.

From 04/11/2018 to 13/11/2018 Mr. Kwchang Debbarma joined in the PRD East Zone Selection Camp at USTM, Jorabat, Meghalaya.

YEAR 2019-20.

On 06/06/2019 on the occasion of “WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY” we conducted two programmes in UCC Higher Secondary School where more than 350 students and teachers from UCC H.S School, 50 NSS volunteers and two Programme Officers participated.

1. Awareness Programme for tree plantation: From 9.00 a.m to 11.00 a.m we conducted an awareness programme where Mr. K. Sarma [P. O], Mr. A.B. Kharkongor [P. O], Mr. Sunshine Dohline [Head Master UCC UP School] Mrs. I. Nongrang [Principal, UCC H.S School] and Mr. E.L. Mawlong [Teacher, UCC H.S School] joined as Resource person.

2. Tree plantation Programme: from 11.30 a.m to 2.30 p.m planted 150 saplings in the UCC Higher Secondary campus.

On 07/06/2019 Mr. A.B Kharkongor, Programme Officer attended the NSS review meeting at NEHU, Shillong.

On 21/06/2019 on the occasion of “INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY” from 6.00 a.m to 8.30 a.m we organised a ‘‘Yoga Session” in the college Indoor Stadium, UCC where more than 200 students, teachers from the college and 20 LP School Students participated. Dr. S.K. Singh, Mr. S. Sohlang and Mr. K. Sarma were the Resource Person for the programme.

On 26/06/2019 on occasion of “INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING’’ we organised two programmes in the Library Digital room, UCC where 5 teachers and 55 students participated.

1. Awareness Programme against Drug Abuse: From 12.00 noon to 2.00 p.m we organised an Awareness Programme where Mr. K. Sarma [P.O], Mr. A.B. Kharkongor [P.O] and Mrs. P. Kharsyntiew [NCC Officer] were the Resource persons for the programme.

2. Poster Slogan Competition: From 3.00 p.m to 5.00 p.m we organised a Poster Slogan competition. The following are the winners of the competition- 1stChinkhy Madona N. Sangma, B.A 5thSem 2ndTapi Moda, B.A 3rdsem 3rd Doter Kario, B.A 1st Sem.

On 10/08/2019 and 12/08/2019 we went to our adopted village, Mawlyndep for “DOOR TO DOOR AWARENESS CAMPAIGN FOR CLEANING DRIVE” programme from 10.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m we visited 220 houses of the village. 45 NSS volunteers, 2 Programme Officers, 20 villagers and Headman Mr. Jinu Kharbuki were present in the two days programme.

On 13/08/2019 from 7.00 a.m to 12.00 noon on occasion of College Foundation day our volunteers also joined in the “CLEANING DRIVE” programme in the college campus. That day our volunteers cleaned the toilets, roads, football / basketball grounds and all the office rooms and class rooms of the college.

On 06/09/2019 Mr. Epis Debbarma and Ms. Langpu Shinia participated in the PRD selection camp at NEHU. Both of them were selected for PRD East zone selection camp. From 08/11/2019 to 17/11/2019 they attended the PRD East zone selection camp at Durgapur, West Bengal.

From 16/09/2019 to 20/09/2019 from 1.00 p.m to 4.00 p.m we organised a 5 day “DIGITAL INDIA” programme in the Library Digital room, UCC where 346 students including 36 class XI students from UCC Higher Secondary school participated. Dr. S.K. Singh was the Resource person for the 5 days programme.

On 24/09/2019 two Programme Officers and 10 NSS volunteers attended the “50th NSS FOUNDATION DAY’’ celebration at NEHU where we received the “BEST NSS UNIT AWARD,2019’’ from NEHU. Our volunteers presented a Bollywood Dance in the cultural programme.

On 27/09/2019 from 10.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m we organised a “BLOOD DONATION CAMP” in the college Indoor Stadium, UCC where 58 volunteers donated their blood. For this camp we invited two Blood Banks from Shillong- NEIGRIHMS and Pasteur Institute.

On 02/10/2019 we celebrated the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. On that day from 12.00 noon to 3.00 p.m we organised a Cleaning Drive “PLASTIC FREE SWACHH AND SWACHH BHARAT’’ programme in the college campus. Five teachers and 50 NSS volunteers took part in the Cleaning Drive programme.

On 31/10/2019 “NATIONAL UNITY DAY” we organised two programmes in the Mawlyndep village. 1. HIV/AIDS Awareness cum Training Programme: From 9.00 a.m to 11.00 a.m we organised a HIV/AIDS Awareness cum Training Programme in the Mawlyndep LP School where Mr. K. Sarma [P.O] and Mr. A.B. Kharkongor [P.O] were the Resource Persons.

2. Cleaning Drive Programme: From 12.00 noon to 3.00 p.m we organised a Cleaning Drive programme where we cleaned the entire Mawlyndep village including the Lake water of Mawlyndep area. There were more than 250 school students and teachers from Mawlyndep Day LP School, Mawlyndep RC LP school, Mawlyndep Presbyterian school, Mawlyndep Secondary school, two Programme Officers, 45 NSS volunteers, 40 villagers including Headman Mr. Jinu Kharbuki who participated in the day long programmes.

On 07/11/2019 from 10.00 a.m to 2.00 p.m in collaboration with RUSA Cell, UCC we organised a Cleaning Drive Programme in the Umiam Lake View Point “RYNDANG BRIEW POINT” where more than 100 students and staffs participated.

On 14/11/2019 “CHILDREN DAY” from 10.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m we organised a “TALENT SHOW” programme in the UCC Higher Secondary School where more than 350 students and staffs from class Nursery to Higher Secondary including 30 NSS volunteers took part in the programme.

The following are the winners of the competition- 1. Group-A 1stZinia Daimari [Class-KG] 2ndAnjelina Daimari [Class- Nursery] 3rdFenilia Malngiang [ Class- KG]

2. Group-B 1st Jordan C.P. Nongrang (Class-II) 2ndChuadaka Nongrang (Class-I) 3rdJoshwa Mawlong(Class-II) Consolation prize- Cecilia Lyngdoh(Class-I)

3. Group –C 1stAlbring Nongrang(Class-IV) 2ndAlfinia Kharpan (Class-IV) 3rdArtinaphi Kharpan (Class-III) Consolation Prize- Rudolf E. Sun(Class-IV)

4. Group-D 1st Insabet Nongrang (Class-V) 2nd Skhembor Kharbudnah (Class-VII) 3rd Aquilagrace Malngiang (Class-VI) Consolation prize- Judy Hirazel Syiemiong (Class-V)

5. Group-E 1st Phidalin Jakwa (Class-IX) 2nd Preeti Safi [Class –IX] 3rd Shiningstar Lyngdoh [Class-X]

6. Group-F 1st Alice A. Nongbri (Class-XI) 2nd Amar Safi [Class-XI]

7. Group-G 1st Richa Rabha (Class-XII) 2nd Silvashisha Nongrang [Class-XII]

On 26/11/2019 in collaboration with IQAC, UCC we celebrated the “CONSTITUTION DAY”. From 1.00 p.m to 2.30 p.m we read the Preamble of Indian Constitution and delivered lectures about Indian Constitution in the Basketball ground, UCC. Principal Dr. R.M. Manih, Vice-Principal Dr. J. Mathew, IQAC Coordinator Dr. J.P. Marak and more than 200 students participated in the Programme.

On 01/12/2019 Programme Officer Mr. K. Sarma attended the “WORLD AIDS DAY” Programme at Kedarnath Sahni Auditorium, New Delhi where he received the “BEST RED RIBBON CLUB AWARD,2019” from Dr. Harshavardan, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, Government of India.

From 17/02/2020 to 23/02/2020 we organized a ‘’SPECIAL CAMPING’’ programme at Mawlyndep village where 82 NSS volunteers, 02 Programme Officers and 09 villagers participated.

On 20/02/2020 in collaboration with District Health and Family Welfare Department, Nongpoh, Ri-Bhoi District we organized a daylong ‘’YOUTH HEALTH FESTIVAL,2020’’ in the college campus.

From 9.00 a.m to 12.00 noon we organized some games and sport events in the college campus where more than 150 NSS volunteers participated. The following are the winners of the competition.

A. Badminton [Boys]: Winners, Mr C. Lalpekhlva

Runners-up: Mr. Zonuntluanga

B. Cycling [Boys]: 1stMr.ChinmoyMech

2ndMr.BomgeRiram

3rdMr.Jivan

C. Cycling [Girls]: 1stMs. Nada Yam

2ndMs.Laltlanhlui

3rdMs. Tai Medak

D. Basketball [Girls]: Winners, UCC team

: Runners-up: District Medical and Health office team, Nongpoh.

From 1.30 p.m to 4.30 p.m we organized a Seminar on ‘’YOUTH, HEALTH AND WELL BEING’’ in the college Auditorium, UCC where more than 150 NSS volunteers participated. Mr. Mark Laitflang Stone and Mr. P. Syiem, Addl. S.P Ri- Bhoi District were the Resource persons for the programme.

On 27/02/2020 and 28/02/2020 Programme Officers Mr. K. Sarma and Mr. A.B. Kharkongor attended a two days Workshop on ‘’CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN NSS’’ at Science Seminar Hall, NEHU which was organized by NSS Cell, NEHU.

On 10/03/2020 we conducted two programmes:

A. From 7.00 a.m to 9.00 a.m we conducted ‘’BIRD CENSUS’’ programme in the college campus where more than 60 NSS volunteers participated. Mr. Ezra Rynjah, State Coordinator for Bird Count India was the Resource person for the programme.

B. From 9.30 a.m to 1.30 p.m we organized a ‘’CLEANING DRIVE’’ programme in the college campus where more than 100 NSS volunteers participated.

On 16/03/2020 from 8.30 a.m to 3.30 pm in collaboration with IQAC cell UCC and UCC Dispensary we organized an “Awareness Campaign for Prevention of CORONA VIRUS”. We visited all the class rooms for the Awareness campaign. Dr. W. Manner M.B.B.S was the resource person for the day long programme.

Report of the “Special Camping” Programme Organized by NSS UCC Unit At Mawlyndep Village From 17th February, 2020 to 23rd February,2020.

 Numbers of NSS Volunteers who attended the 7 days Camp: 82 (37 Female, 45 Male)  Numbers of Programme Officers who attended the Camp: 02  Numbers of Villagers who attended the 7 days’ camp: 09 (04 Female, 05 Male)  Work Supervisor: Mr. Jinu Kharbuki, Headman, Mawlyndep village.  In-Charge of the camp: Mr. K.Sarma and Mr.A.B.Kharkongor, Programme Officers, NSS UCC.

17/02/2020 (Monday): All the NSS Volunteers and Programme Officers reached the Mawlyndep village by 7.30 a.m. From 8.00 a.m to 8.30 a.m. registration for the Camp was done. From 8.30 a.m to 9.30 a.m breakfast. From 9.00 a.m to 10.00 a.m our volunteers cleaned the surroundings of the house where we were allotted to stay. From 10.00 a.m to 11.00 a.m the Inauguration of the camp was held where Mr. K. Sarma (P.O), Mr. A.B. Kharkongor (P.O) and Mr. Jinu Kharbuki, Headman and all the volunteers were present.

From 11.00 a.m to 1.00 p.m “Cleaning Drive”. We cleaned all the main roads of the village.

From 1.30 p.m to 2.00 p.m lunch break.

From 2.00 p.m to 5.00 p.m drain cleaning and repairing.

From 5.00 p.m to 5.30 p.m tea. 8.30 p.m dinner.

18/02/2020 (Tuesday): From 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m Yoga/Drills.

From 7.30 a.m to 8.00 a.m breakfast. From 8.30 a.m to 11.00 a.m Cleaning Drive. We cleaned some sub-roads of the village.

From 11.30 a. m to 1.00 p.m. we cleaned the water sources of the village.

From 1.30 p.m to 2.00 p.m lunch break. From 2.30 p.m to 5.00 p.m repairing of drains, painting and white washing the walls.

From 5.30 p.m to 6.00 p.m tea. 8.30 dinners.

19/02/2020 (Wednesday):

From 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m Yoga/Drills.

From 7.30 a.m to 8.00 a.m breakfast. From 8.30 a.m to 12.00 noon Cleaning Drive. We cleaned the surroundings of Umiam lake (Mawlyndep side).

From 1.00 p.m to 1.30 p.m lunch break. From 2.00 p.m to 5.00 p.m road repairing and cleaning the surroundings of Umiam Lake.

5.30 p.m to 6.00 p.m tea. 8.30 dinner.

20/02/2020 (Thursday): From 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m Yoga/Drills.

From 7.30 a.m to 8.00 a.m breakfast.

From 8.30 a.m to 12.30 p.m cleaning drive and drain repairing.

From 1.00 p.m to 1.30 p.m lunch break. From 2.00 p.m to 5.00 p.m “Awareness programme for Dengue and Malaria”. We visited all the houses of the village and distributed Pamphlets which was collected from District Health and family welfare Department, Nongpoh.

5.30 p.m to 6.00 p.m tea. 8.30 dinner.

21/02/2020 (Friday): 6.00 a.m we went to Umraleng Village.

From 7.30 a.m to 8.30 a.m Yoga/Drills.

From 9.00 a.m to 9.30 a.m breakfast.

From 10.00 a.m to 1.00 p.m Cleaning the Umraleng river and road repairing near the river.

From 1.30 p.m to 2.00 p.m lunch break. 2.00 p.m to 2.30 p.m we went to Umtyrkhang village. From 2.30 p.m to 5.00 p.m we cleaned the Umtyrkhang village and Umraleng river.

7.30 p.m to 8.00 p.m tea. 9.30 dinner.

22/02/2020 (Saturday):

From 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m Yoga/Drills.

From 7.30 a.m to 8.00 a.m breakfast. From 9.00 a.m to 11.00 a.m we conducted “Awareness Programme for HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse” In the football ground. For this programme we invited all the youth and school children of the village. Mr. K. Sarma, Mr. A.B. Kharkongor and Mr. Jinu Kharbuki were the resource persons of the programme where more than 200 participants attended the programme.

From 11.30 a.m to 4.00 p.m we organized sport activities for school children and youth where more than 200 participants participated. The following are the winners of the sport activities –

a. Senior

1000 m Race (Boys) 500 m Race (Girls)

1. IAINEH WARJRI 1.RUPANYLLA MAWLONG

2. WANLAMPHRANG L. NONGLAIT 2. SANIBHA NONGBRI

3. VICTOR MALNGIANG 3. IASUKLANG SYIEMIONG

Long Jump (Boys) Long Jump (Girls)

1. IAINEH WARJRI 1. RUPANYLLA MAWLONG

2. RISHANLANG MAWLONG 2. IASUKLANG SYIEMIONG

3. MESHANBORLANG SUNN 3. JUDYHERAZEL SYIEMIONG

High Jump (Boys) High Jump (Girls)

1. IAINEH WARJRI 1. RUPANYLLA MAWLONG 2. MESHANBORLANG SUNN 2. IASUKLANG SYIEMIONG 3. VICTOR MALNGIANG 3. SANIBHA NONGBRI

b. Junior

500 m Race (Boys) 400 m Race (Girls)

1. TEISHAPHRANG KHYLLAIT 1. HAPHILASUK SYIEMIONG

2. ERICKSON SHYLLA 2. CYNTHIA KHARPAN

3. WANBORLANG NONGBRI 3. JOYCIPHIN THABAH

High Jump (Boys) High Jump (Girls)

1. ERICKSON SHYLLA 1. CYNTHIA KHARPAN

2. TEISHAPHRANG KHYLLAIT 2. HAPHILASUK SYIEMIONG

3. STRONGPILLAR LINGDOH 3. ROSEMARRY DKHAR

C. Sub-Junior

200 m Race (Boys) 100 m Race (Girls)

1. WANKITBOK KHARPAN 1. IBALARI MARBABGIANG

2. RENESS SYIEMIONG 2. ARTINAPHI KHARPAN

3. SUNSHINE MAWLONG 3. PHILARISHA KHARBUDNAH

Long Jump (Boys) Long Jump Race (Girls)

1. RENESS SYIEMIONG 1. PHILARISHA KHARBUDNAH

2. HABANDOR KHARBUKI 2. ARTINAPHI KHARPAN

3. ALVINJOPLANG KYRSIAN 3. YNDASIEWSPAH MARWEIN

600 m Race (Girls), Open Category.

1. BALAPYNHUN MAWLONG

2. WANPHIBANRI DOHTDONG

3. ANCYLIA KHARBUDNAH

Biscuit Race (Boys) Biscuit Race (Girls) 1. WANTEIAKI WARJRI 1. BAIARISUK MARBANGIANG

2. NASHWA OZAYA THANGKHIEW 2. JESSICA SHYLLA

3. ALZARE MARWEIN 3. LAPHILA MARBANGIANG

Dancing Singing

1. PRECIOUS STONE KHARBUDNAH 1. IASUKLANG SYIEMIONG

2. PYNSKHEMJINGMUT KHARPAN 2. HAPHILASUK SYIEMIONG

3. PYNSIEWDOR MARWEIN 3. DASUKLANG MAWLEIN

CONSOLUTION PRIZES (for all events)

1.. WANSA MAWLONG

2. WANSHAI PHYRNAI MAWLONG Blind Hit (Boys)

3. SANDAKOR M. UMLONG 1. RISHANLANG MAWLONG

4. RAPAILA MARBANGIANG 2. NANGTEIBUROM KHARBUDNAH

5. JESSICA SHYLLA 3. SHEMBORLANG NONGBRI

6. BAIARISUK MARBANGIANG 3. VICTOR MALNGIANG

7. IDARISHA SYIEMIONG Blind Hit (girls)

8. MELVINSON KYRSIAN 1. SHAI PHYRNAI

9. JOYCIPHIN THABAH 2. DEIBANRISHISHA DOHTDONG

10. PHIBAPYNTNGEN MARBANGIANG 3. HAPHILASUK SYIEMIONG

From 1.30 p.m to 2.00 p.m lunch break.

From 4.30 p.m to 5.00 p.m prize distribution.

5.30 p.m to 6.00 p.m tea. 8.30 dinner.

23/02/2020 (Sunday):

From 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m Yoga/Drills.

From 7.30 a.m to 8.00 a.m breakfast.

From 9.30 a.m to 11.30 a.m. We attended Chapel in Mawlyndep village.

From 12,30 p.m to 1.00 p.m lunch break.

From 1.30 p.m to 2.30 p.m group discussion about “Youth and Future Generation”.

From 3.00 p.m to 4.00 p.m “Closing Ceremony”.

Evening 5.30 p.m we returned to UCC.

[K.Sarma] [A.B.Kharkongor] [Dr.R.M.Manih]

Programme Officer Programme Officer Principal

NSS UCC Unit NSS UCC Unit Union Christian College