NEICICDS conducts seminar for students

[INPUI.COM Feature]

SHILLONG, DEC 3, 2009: North East India Center for Indigenous Culture and Development Studies (NEICICDS) in association with several student bodies “successfully” organized a seminar on “Resource Management and conflict Transformation” here in Shillong on 28 November, 2009.

The event jointly organized by Kuki Students; Organization (KSO), Hmar Students' Association (HSA), Siamsin Pawlpi (SSPP), Zillai Shillong Block (ZSB),
Khangthah Zun Pawl (KZP), Chin Students' Association (CSA) and Zosang
Naupang Pawl (ZNP) was held at EFCI Centenary Hall in Demthring.

“The seminar was an attempt, first and foremost, to bring about more
awareness among the myriad tribal groups, especially from Manipur, on
the need for more cooperation, cohesion and understanding amongst
each other. Secondly, we were looking for a solution and tools on how the students can unitedly and effectively deal with the issues of identity, resource-related conflict situations, territories,” NEICICDS director Pu Zarzosang Varte said.

Prof. Vanlalnghak, Department of Philosophy, NEHU presented a paper on 'Suatainable Resource Management and Conflict Resolution' while Dr. Nongkynrih, Reader, Department of Sociology, NEHU gave a presentation on 'Human Resource Management with Reference to Students'.

“The presentations were followed by intense discussions,” Pu Varte added.

Senior anthropological officer Pu RTh Varte and IFS officer Pu Rohminglien Thiek were among those who attended the seminar.

According to organisers, about 120 students from Hmar, Paite, Chin, Kuki,
Vaiphei, Zo and other cognate communities attended the seminar.

Earlier, on November 14, NEICICDS had conducted a seminar on legal awareness at Suongpijang, NC.Hills.

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