Aimed at discussing the challenges and opportunities for rural development in Northeast India, the Department of Economics at Don Bosco College Itanagar organized a two-day national seminar on “Challenges and Opportunities for Socio-Economic Development in Rural Areas of Northeast India.” The seminar, which took place on February 7-8, was supported by ICSSR-NERC and Federal Bank.
The seminar featured several keynote speakers, including Shri Toko Tatung, MLA of the Yachuli Constituency, and Professor Joydeep Baruah, Director of the Surya Kumar Bhuyan School of Social Sciences. They emphasized the need for rural development and highlighted the challenges and opportunities in the region.
The seminar also included technical sessions, where researchers presented papers on various topics related to rural development. The papers covered sustainable development, waste management, and entrepreneurship.
One of the key takeaways from the seminar was the importance of sustainable development in rural areas. Professor Sumpam Tanjang, Head of the Department of Botany at Rajiv Gandhi University, highlighted the role of agroforestry in enhancing rural development. He emphasized the need for government support, subsidies, and training programs to promote agroforestry practices.
Dr Ajit Debnath, HoD of the Department of Economics at Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Vishwavidyalaya, spoke on the impact of waste management on rural development. He highlighted the need for effective waste management practices, such as vermicomposting and waste-to-energy projects.
Father CD Mathai, Rector of the College, handed over certificates to the participants at the valedictory function. Dr Dipongpou, an Assistant Professor at Himalayan University, was awarded the Best Paper Presenter for “India’s Act East Policy and the Significance of Transportation for the Development of Northeast Region.”
Dr Father Jose George, Principal of Don Bosco College, thanked the dignitaries for their presence and input.
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