Dr Bijaya Konwar

M.A, B.Ed, M.Phil, Ph.D (NET)
Joined Sankaradeva Mahavidyalaya on 13 Jun, 2014
B. A. from Cotton College. M.A from Gauhati University. B. Ed. from Dibrugarh University. NET 2009. M. Phil. from North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) 2012. Ph. D. from Rajiv Gandhi University, 2019. P.G. Diploma in Mass Communication & Journalism (Cotton College, 2007).
Research Interest:
Indian Politics, Regional Politics, Ethnic Politics, Women Empowerment
Specialized Courses:
Women Politics, Indian Politics

Seminar, Webinar




SEMINAR PAPER PRESENTATION

  1. National Seminar on Environmental Issues: Contemporary Development Paradigm and People’s Movement,  paper titled, “Chipko: A People’s Movement for Environmental Conservation and Its Relevance in Present Scenario,” at Dhakuakhana College, 2011. .
  2. 36th Indian Folklore Congress and National Seminar on Folklore: Discourse of the Indigenous people and the Marginalized,  paper titled, “Question of Indigenity in the era of Globalization, with Special Reference to Mishing Community” organized by Central University of Jharkhand, 2011.
  3. National Seminar on Rural Development: Issues and Strategies in India with special reference to North East India,  paper titled, “Rural Development Programmes: A Study of NREGA at Moridhal College, Dhemaji, 2012.
  4. XX Annual Conference of North East India Political Science Association (NEIPSA), in National Seminar on Democracy, Public Policy and Civil Society, paper titled, Women Participation and Governance” organized by Cotton College, 2012.
  5. National Seminar on Human Rights and Duties, paper titled, “Poverty Eradication Programmes and Human Rights organized by Harhi College, 2012.
  6. National Seminar on Ethnic Identity and Unrest Question in North-East India with Special Reference to Assam, paper titled, “The Issue of Ethnic Identity in Assam with Special Reference to mising  autonomous council”, at Demaji Girls’ College, 2014.
  7. National Seminar on Flood and Adaptability: Livelihood, Capability and Outmigration, paper titled, “Restructuring of Policies to tackle the misery of Flood in Assam”, at North Bank College College, 24th and 25th March, 2014.
  8. National Seminar on Population Explosion: Issues and Strategy with Special Reference to North East India, paper titled, “Demographic Landscape of North East India, Issues and Strategy” at Simen Chapari College, Dhemaji, 2014.
  9. National Seminar on Cultural Contribution f Mahapurusha Madhabadeva and the Vaishavite Culture of Assam and North- East, paper titled, “Satra and Contribution of Madhabdev”, at Sankardeva Mahavidyalaya, 14th November, 2014.
  10. National Seminar on Social Philosophy of Dr.  B. R. Ambedkar, paper titled, “Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Philosophy for Social Equity”, at Banaras University, 2014.
  11. National Seminar on Status of Women in North East India: Problems and Concerns, paper titled, “Women Empowerment and Problems of Rural Women”, at L.T.K. College, 2015.
  12. National Seminar on Relevance of Gandhian Philosophy in the Present Context, paper titled “Political  Philosophy of Gandhi and  its Relevance”, at Harhi College, 2015.
  13. National Seminar on Problems and Prospects of Information and Communication Technology on the Development of Higher Education in Assam, paper titled “Problems of Higher Education in Assam”, at Harhi College, 2015.
  14. National Seminar on Relevance of Gandhian Philosophy in the Present Context, paper titled  “Political Philosophy of Gandhi and its Relevance”, at Harhi College, 2015.
  15. National Seminar on Geo-Political Problems of North- East States, paper titled, “Terrorism and Assam”, at Sankardeva Mahavidyalaya, , 2015.
  16. National Seminar on India’s Foreign Policy: Strategic and Security Dynamics of the North Eastern States,  paper titled  “Look East Policy and North East India: An Analysis”, at Dhakuakhana College, 2016.
  17. National Seminar on Development of Weaker Sections in North East India: Issues, Challenges and Way Forward, paper titled “Problems of Weaker Sections in North East India”, at Dhakuakhana College, 2016.
  18. National Seminar on Good Governance: Issues and Challenges in North East India, paper titled “Reflection of Good Governance in Election Manifesto of AGP”, at Kherajkhat College, 2018.
  19. National Seminar on Issues and Challenges of Higher Educationin 21st Century with Special Reference to NE India, paper titled “Issues of New Education Policy (NEP)”, at Harhi College, 2020.
  20. National Seminar on Ethnic Conflict in North East India: Issues, Causes and Concern, paper titled “Ethnic Politics in Assam”, at Harhi College, 5th and 6th December, 2020.
  21. National Seminar on Perspectives of Indian Traditional Culture Nuances in Diversity of North East India: Issues and Consensus, paper titled “Culture, Ethnic Groups and Politics in Assam”, at Brahmaputra Degree College, 27th and 28th November, 2020.
  22. National Seminar on Trends and Prospects of History From Oral and Folk Tradition in North East India, paper titled “Understanding of  Various Dimensions of Oral History”, at Sankaradeva Mahavidyalaya, on 19th & 20th February, 2021.
  23. National Seminar on Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Human Relations, paper titled “Online Education: Problems and Prospect”, at Hatichong College, on 4th & 5th september, 2021.
  24. National Seminar on Tourismin North East India: Prospects and Challenges, paper titled “Habung: Ancient Capital of Ahom Dynasty”, at Harhi College, on 8th & 9th October, 2021.
  25. National Seminar on Autonomy, Ethnicity ad Democratic Transformation of Tribal Community in North East India: Issues and Consensus, paper titled “Autonomous Movement of Mising: A Study”, at Sankaradeva Mahavidyalaya, on 29th & 30th October,  2021.
  26. National Seminar on Freedom Struggle of India (1857-1947): Role of Lakhmpur District, paper titled “Participation of Assamese Women in Freedom Struggle”, at Sankaradeva Mahavidyalaya, on 3rd & 4th August,  2022.
  27. National Seminar on Dimensions of Women's Rights and its Violations, paper titled “Cyber Crime and Protection of Women's Rights in India”, at L.T.K. College, on 30th September &1st October, 2022.
  28. National Seminar on Gender Issues in 21st Century with special Reference to North East India, paper title "Women and Freedom Struggle: A Spacial study about Role of Assamese Women", at Moridhal College, on 10th and 11th March, 2023.
  29. National Seminar on Anthropology of Tourism: Problems and Prospets of Assam with special Reference to North East India, paper title "Habung and Ghuguha Dol; Prospect of Tourism", at North Bank College, on 26th and 27th April, 2023.
  30. National Seminar on Tribes in North East India: Challenges and Prospects, paper title "Women Empowerment in Tribal Societies: Challenges and Prospects", at Marangi College, on 30th September, 2023.
  31. National Seminar on Achievements of Indian Women: With Reference to Village, Youth, Environment, Defence & Economy, paper title "Indian Women and Environment", at Bir Raghab Moran Government Model College, on 7th and 8th November, 2023.
  32. National Seminar on Bhaona Culture in the Context of Neo-Vaishnavite Movement with Special Reference to Assam, paper title "Bhakti Movement in Assam", at Sankardeva Mahavidyalaya, on 22nd and 23rd December, 2023.

PARTICIPATION IN SEMINAR

  1. National Seminar on State of Human Security in North East India, organized by Political Science Department, Gauhati University, 2006.
  2. Young Social Scientist Meet organized by OKD Institute of Social Change and Development,Guwahati, 2012.
  3. State Level Seminar on Empowering Women: Powering the Future, organized by Digboi College, on 4th November, 2023.

WEBINAR

  1. National Webinar on “Awareness Programme on Use of Online Resources”, organized by Borbhag College on 29th May, 2020.
  2. National  Webinar on “Yoga- The Backbone of Physical and Mental Power”, organized by Sankaradeva Mahavidyalaya on 21st June, 2020.
  3. State Level Symposium on “Legal Rights of Women and Children”, organized by Dhakuakhana College on 3rd July, 2020.
  4. National Webinar on National Education Policy 2020, Issues and Challenges in Rural Colleges Organised by IQAC, Kherajkhat College, Deotola, Lakhimpur, on 9th September, 2020.
  5. National Webinar on "NEP 2020 and Higher Education: Reforms, Innovations and Challenges" Organised by Department of Education in collaboration with IQAC, B. P. Chaliha College, Nagarbera, on 7th September, 2020.
  6. International Webinar on 'General Concept of Modern Territorial Autonomy and European Experience" in Webline Lecture series on Autonomous Councils of India; The Experience of Assam Organised by Department of History, DKD College with collaboration with ICHR, NERC,  on 10th September, 2020.
  7. International Webinar on 'From Partially Excluded to the 6th Schedule: A Discourse on Origin and Development of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council" in Webline Lecture series on Autonomous Councils of India; The Experience of Assam Organised by Department of History, DKD College with collaboration with ICHR, NERC,  on 15th September, 2020.
  8. International Webinar on 'From Simon Commission to formation of the Tiwa Autonomous Council (TAC): Autonomy Experience of the Tiwa Community of Assam" in Webline Lecture series on Autonomous Councils of India; The Experience of Assam Organised by Department of History, DKD College with collaboration with ICHR, NERC,  on 27th September, 2020.
  9. International Webinar on "Nepal as a Federal Democratic Republic: An Analysis" in Webline Lecture series on Autonomous Councils of India; The Experience of Assam Organised by Department of History, DKD College with collaboration with ICHR, NERC,  on 20th October, 2020.
  10. International Webinar on " Identity, Movement and Formation of Bodoland Territorial Council" in Webline Lecture series on Autonomous Councils of India; The Experience of Assam Organised by Department of History, DKD College with collaboration with ICHR, NERC,  on 20th October, 2020.
  11. International Webinar on 'North Cachar Autonomous Council: An Experience of Autonomy under the Sixth Schedule" in Webline Lecture series on Autonomous Councils of India; The Experience of Assam Organised by Department of History, DKD College with collaboration with ICHR, NERC,  on 22nd October, 2020.
  12. International Webinar on 'Mising Autonomous Council" in Webline Lecture series on Autonomous Councils of India; The Experience of Assam Organised by Department of History, DKD College with collaboration with ICHR, NERC,  on 5th October, 2020.
  13. National  Webinar on “Yoga To Reduce Covid Stress”, organized by Sankaradeva Mahavidyalaya on 21st June, 2021.

Publications: ISBN, ISSN and Text Book


PUBLICATIONS

ISBN

  1. “Assam Accord Vs Electoral Performance of AGP”,  in The Research: A Book on Social Science, ISBN: 978-93-5087-702, January 2013.
  2. “Higher education and Women in India” in  Higher Education, ISBN: 978-93-5104-152, November2013.
  3. “Durbar: The Village Council in Meghalaya” in  Ethnic Groups in North East India, ISBN: 978-93-5104-156-6, February 2014.
  4. Political Philosophy of Gandhi and Its Relevance, in Relevance of Gandhian Philosophy in the Present Context, (ed.) ISBN: 978-93-5105-207-4, September 2015.
  5. Women Empowerment and Problems of Rural Women, in Status of Women in North East India: Problems, Concern, (ed.), Swapna Dutta, Publication Cell, LTK College, North Lakhimpur,  ISBN: 978-93-85229-25-1, January 2016.
  6. A Study of Changing Trends of Election Results of Assam, in Teacher Education and Beyond, (ed.), J C Kalita, D Goswami, Purbayan Publications, Ghy, ISBN: 978-93-88593-39-7, May, 2019.
  7. Dhemaji - Dhakuakhanar Itihasik Dol-Dewalaya, Than-Satra, Thanhamuhar Adhyayana, in Dily-Dishika, (Ed.) by Arun Kr. Goswami, ISBN: 978-81-202-8774-7, Frebruary2021.
  8. Online Education: Problems and Prospects, in Adventure: Journey to Excellence,  (Ed.)  Nakibur Rahman, ISBN: 978-93-91333-60-7, September 2021.
  9. Pandita Ramabai: A Ray of Hope for  Women in India, in Women Empowerment: An Emerging Trend with Special Reference to North East India, (Ed.) Dr. Rimi Borah, ISBN: 978-93-93092-25-0, April 2022.
  10. Autonomous Movement of Mising: A study, in Exploring The North East: Understanding History, Culture and Identity, (Ed.) Mr. Nipan Haloi, Mittal Publications, New Delhi, ISBN-978-93-94569-55-3, ( February)2023,











ISSN

  1. An Understanding to the concept of Human Rights and its Abuse, Protection with special Reference to India, (Join Article), in Suwansiri, A Peer Reviewed Research Journal on Arts, Science and Commerce, ISSN: 2394-8779, Vol. II, No. I, 2015.
  2. Regional Politics in Assam, in Shrinkhla Ek Shodhparak Vaicharik Patrika, Vol. 6, Isdue-4 ( part -2) P: ISSN NO.:2321-290X, December, 2018. http://www.socialresearchfoundation.com/upoadreserchpapers/3/296/2002250757121st bijaya konwar.pdf
  3. Changing Trend of Assam Politics in 21st Century with Special Reference to Lok Sabha Election Performances of AGP, BJP and INC, in Remarking An Analisation, Vol. 4, Issue-2 (part- 2), , P: ISSN NO.: 2394-0344, May, 2019. http://www.socialresearchfoundation.com/upoadreserchpapers/5/294/1910181214581st bijaya konwar.pdf

TEXT BOOK

  1. A Chapter in Text Book for Political Science (Honours- CBCS), Dibrugarh University, B.A. 2nd Semester, “Religion, Caste and Politics” in Political Process In India(ed.) by Dr. Diganta Hatiboruah, ISBN: 978-93-82976-48-6, 2020.















Workshop, FDP, OP, RC, Research Activities, Others

WORKSHOP

  1. Two Day National Workshop on Recent Trends in Cultural Studies with a paper Titled, Politicization of Culture: A study of the Influence of Politics on Indigenous Culture of Ethnic Groups in Assam,”  at Central University of Jharkhand, on 22nd and 23rd November, 2010.
  2. . NorthEast Young Soccial Scientists' Meet at Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development, Guwahati, from 20th  to 21th  January, 2012.
  3.  One Day National Workshop on Rastriya Uchchattar Sikshs Abhiyan, at North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) on 8th September, 2014.
  4.  One Day National  Workshop on Enhancing Students' Employability Through Quality Management in Higher Education, at Sankardeva Mahavidyalaya on 9th August, 2014.
  5. One Day  Workshop cum Training Programme on Implementation of CBCS in UG Course of Dibrugarh University, at Madhabdev College, on 24th & 25th March, 2017.
  6.  One Day Workshop on Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), at Sankardeva Mahavidyalaya on 8th June, 2019.
  7.  Two Days National  Workshop on Preparation and Usage of Scientific and Technical Terminology in Assamese Language in Higher Education,  at Dhakuakhana College, on 14th & 15th June, 2019, .
  8. One Day National  Workshop on New Procedure of NAAC Assessment and Accreditation, at Sankardeva Mahavidyalaya on 22nd August, 2019.
  9. One Day National  Workshop on Making o ECO-BRICK" on 28th July, 2021.
  10. International Workshop on The Elements of Weather and Climate, at Sankardeva Mahavidyalaya on 5th March, 2024.
  11. Orientation for External Evaluator of Gunotsav, 11th January, 2023.
  12. One day Workshop and Training on NAAC Prepardness and  NEP 2020 Implementation Colleges of Assam on 4th March,2023.
  13. Three day Workshop and Training on Research Methodology, organisrd by Sankardeva Mahavidyalaya from 20th February to 22nd February, 2023.
  14. Women's Cell Coordinator's Meet organised by UGC Centre for Women Studies, Dibrugarh University on 31st August, 2023.
  15. 13th Annual Women Convention, organised by ACTA, Tinsukia Zone, Digboi College, on 4th November, 2023.
  16. National Level Lecture Series on Disaster Management, Sankardeva Mahavidyalaya, 17th November, 2023.

FDP

  1. One Week Research Methodology in Development Studies at Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development, Guwahati, from 1st   to 10th  December, 2008
  2. One Week Computer Application Course in Development Studies at Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development, Guwahati, from 17th to 24th January, 2009.
  3. One Week Capacity Building Programme on Research Methodology at Rajiv Gandhi University, from 27th October to 1st November, 2014.
  4. One Week FDP on Behavioural Remodeling and Usage of ICT Tools for Classroom Delivery of Teachers, organised by E&ICT Academy IIT, Guwahati at Dhakuakhana College from 5th to 10th January, 2020. .
  5. Weeklog Workshop/DP on Online Evaluation Systems organised  by TLC, Tezpur University on22-28,June, 2021.
  6. One week FDP on Academic Research Writing under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission organised by TLC, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, from 14th to 20th November, 2022.
  7. One week Multidisciplinary International Conference on Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability, organised by Dhing College, on 20th June to 26th June, 2023.

ORIENTATION/REFRESHER

  1. UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme  organised by HRDC, Gauhati University on 7th February to 6th March, 2018.
  2. UGC Sponsored Refresher Course on "Teacher Education (IDC)",organised by HRDC, Gauhati University on 27th February to 19th March, 2019.
  3. UGC Sponsored Refresher Course on "ID Refresher Course On Teacher Education (Learning Outcome Educational Reform Pedagogy, Assessment and Quality Assurance)",organised by HRDC, Gauhati University on 22nd February to 7th March, 2021.
  4. Two- week  Interdisciplinary Refresher Course in Advanced Research Methodology under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission organised by TLC, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, from 22nd November to 6th December, 2022.
  5. Orientation for External Evaluator of Gunotsav, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024.

RESEARCH PROJECT

  1. Junior Research Fellow at Omio Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development, Guwahati, January 2009- May 2009.
  2. Research Associate with Prof. Bhupen Sarmah, Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development, Guwahati with Project entitled "Village Councils of Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland", sponsored by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, in 2011.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

  1. M. Phil. awarded from North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) on the topic "ELECTION MANIFESTOES OF ASOM GANA PARISHAD : AN ANALYSIS in 2012.
  2. Ph. D.  awarded from Rajiv Gandhi University,  on the topic " PARTY POLITICS IN ASSAM: A STUDY OF ASOM GANA PARISHAD (AGP)" in 2019.

OTHERS

  1. Prof. In Charge, Dibrugarh University Youth Festival, from 28th to 30th January, 2015, at North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous).
  2. In-Charge in Dibrugarh University Inter College Badmintom Tournament on 16th & 17th September, 2016, at Harhi College.
  3. External Examiner of B.A. 6th Semester Practical (Project Report) Examination, 2019 at North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), on 10th June, 2019.
  4. Supervisor of Dissertation for M.A. 4th Semester (Political Science) Examination, 2021 & 2022, in KKHSOU, Sankardeva Mahavidyalaya Study Centre.
  5. In-Charge for Dibrugarh University Annual Report preparation for 2021 & 2022, Sankardeva Mahavidyalaya.
  6. Coordinator of Women Cell, 2022,  Sankardeva Mahavidyalaya.
  7. SWAYAM Mentor for 23/02/2022.
  8. Nodal Officer, NAT, SDM. 11/05/2022.
  9. External Evaluator Gunotsav, 2017, 2018, 2023.
  10. Nodel Officer, Eloctoral Literacy Clubs, SDM 06/07/2023.


Research gate ID:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bijaya-Konwar

Orcid ID:

0009-0007-6880-7627

Google sholar ID:

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Vidwan

430443

Indian Political Science Association (IPSA) Life Membership- 4267.