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Kohima: A three-day UGC-sponsored national seminar on ‘Contemporary Commonwealth Literature in English: concepts, techniques and trends kicked off with much fanfare on Wednesday.

According to official sources here today, the representatives from Nagaland University (NU), Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Goa, Maharashtra, Kolkata and Chhattisgarh are taking part in the three-day event.

Nagaland Agriculture Production Commissioner and Principal Secretary for Agriculture H K Khulu graced the inaugural function as the chief guest.

In his brief address, he expressed hope that the seminar would benefit society at large. Associate Professor, Department of English, NU, Dr A J Sebastian, in his key note address, said since 1940s there was a tremendous growth in asserting a sense of regional identity which led to an increase in the production of national literature in English.

”A Commonwealth writer is the writer of his region with a distinct voice,” he said. He said the seminar has brought together scholars from across the country.

The assistant professor had drawn from the literary scenario of Nagaland with a selection of poets in English, attempting to present their concerns, especially giving insights into the social maladies.

A souvenir was released on Contemporary Commonwealth literature in English: Concepts, Techniques and Trends. (UNI)

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