CENTRE FOR WOMEN’S STUDIES
Context: The Centre for Women’s Studies at North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) was established on 3rd July, 2009 with the aim of creating awareness on gender related issues among the students of the college.
Who’s who: 1) Dr. Biman Chandra Chetia, Chairperson
2) Lily Chelleng, Co-ordinator
3) Ishmi Rekha Handique, Assistant Co-ordinator
4) Suprobha Medhi, Advisor
5) Rekha Phukan, Advisor
6) Dr. Namita Dutta, Advisor
7) Dr. Binita Hazarika, Advisor
8) Moonlima Phukan, Member
9) Rupanjali Morang, Member
10) Dr. Swapnali Gogoi, Member
11) Kakoli Bhuyan, Member
Activities:
- Talk on Legal Rights of Women delivered by Minakshi Gohain Boruah on 29/08/2009
- Workshop on Self Help Group on 06/04/2010
- Hands on Training Programme on Food Processing and Preservation on 20/05/2010 to 22/05/2010
- Talk on Assamese Literature and Culture on 16/02/2012
- Observation of Girl Child Week on 22/01/2013
Publications: The centre publishes an annual research journal Women: The Power
Future Plans: Work is on for publication of an anthology of essays on gender related issues.
Programme(s) offered: 3-month Certificate Programme on Women’s Studies (the course is open to all students enrolled in the B.A. / B.Sc. programmes of the college). The intake capacity is of 100 students as of now. Lectures are delivered by teachers of the college as well as guest teachers and experts on the field of study available in the vicinity of the college.
CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS
Context: The Centre for Performing Arts at North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) was established on 30th August, 2013 with the intention of honing the artistic skills (drama and music) of the students of the college.
Who’s who: 1) Dr. Biman Chandra Chetia, Chairperson
2) Dhanaranjan Kalita, Co-ordinator
3) Lily Chelleng, Member
4) Diganta Kalita (Chemistry), Member
5) Dr. Raghab Parajuli, Member
6) Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa, Member
7) Hemanta Sarmah, Member
Programmes(s) offered: The B.A. / B.Sc. 5th Semester students of the college are eligible for enrollment into the programmes. The intake capacity is 50 in both the programmes as of now.
- 6-month Certificate Programme in Performing Arts (Specialisation in Drama).
- 6-month Certificate Programme in Performing Arts (Specialisation in Music)
Lectures and practical sessions are conducted by qualified and competent teachers of the college and experts on the subject form outside the college.