Int’l scholars partake in NEHU conference, hold deliberations
SHILLONG, Nov 18: Scholars and academicians from across India and abroad recently came together for a two-day virtual international conference on ‘Revisiting Social Theory: Challenges and Possibilities’, which was organised by the Department of Sociology of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU). According to a statement, the conference was attended by academicians and scholars from eminent institutions from various countries, including UK, Italy, Singapore, Argentina and South Africa. “Eminent scholars like Geraldina Roberti, A Raghurama Raju, Ananta Kumar Giri, Ajay Gudavarty, Tanweer Fazal, Amir Ali, Adrian Scribano, Aditya Nigam, etc., actively engaged in interdisciplinary dialogue around the potential of social sciences in addressing critical issues of our times,” the statement said. Papers were also presented during the conference, which covered a diverse array to subjects relating to political and moral economy, identity, neoliberalism, environmentalism, citizenship, nationalism, eco-feminism, gender, indigenity, minority rights, among others, from a sociological perspective.
Groups seek restoration of fishery facility in SGH
TURA, Nov 18: The Joint Action Committee from Gasuapara in South Garo Hills, an umbrella organisation comprising several groups from the area, has urged the state government to restore the fishery pump/aquaculture office and quarters located in the area and make it functional. The demand for the facility’s restoration comes after the committee conducted a joint inspection of the site on November 16. “The facility has been abandoned for many years. This abandoned Fisheries Pump/Aquaculture’s Office, if taken back fully by the state government and made operational, would benefit the people residing in these areas,” the JAC said. According to the committee, despite the facility being constructed 40 years ago, there had been no proper upkeep of the same, thereby resulting in wastage of government funds. The committee added that even the quarters of the employees, who were supposed to look after the office, had not been repaired for many years.
Plaint against vehicle scheme
TURA, Nov 18: The Integrated Village Cooperative Society (IVCS) of several villages under Baghmara in South Garo Hills has moved South Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, questioning the declaration of interview results for the Meghalaya Agriculture Response Vehicle Scheme.It may be mentioned that the interview was reportedly conducted by the District Agriculture Office. According to the complaint, 10 representatives of IVCS under Baghmara Block had appeared for the interview for the purpose of availing the vehicle scheme launched by the state government. The society, however, claimed that none of the representatives were selected and those who did not appear for the interview were selected to receive the scheme. “We strongly oppose the manipulation that has taken place while declaring the result. An in-depth inquiry needs to be done on the issue so as to bring transparency on the scheme’s disbursal,” the society said.
Entrepreneurship training prog
TURA, Nov 18: With an aim to identify and motivate the traditional and non-traditional entrepreneurs and farmers who have the potential of setting up small-micro enterprises, a Bio-Entrepreneurship Development Training Programme was organised on Friday by Biotech KISAN Hub, NEHU, Tura Campus, along with several self-help groups (SHGs) at Darechikgre village under Rongram Block in West Garo Hills. The training programme, which was conducted to upgrade the skills of prospective farmers and the existing workforce, lectures were delivered on topics relating to vermicomposting, biocomposting, marketing strategies, multiple production from low-cost shade net house etc.