Prof. Amena N. Passah

Designation: Professor

Department: History

Qualifications:

M.A.(Gold Medal),  M.Phil., Ph.D. (NEHU)

Areas of Interest/Specialization:

Modern Northeast India, Social and Cultural History, Gender History,  Oral Narratives, Medical History, South East Asia

Experience:

38 years of teaching at the college (Dept. of History, Synod College, St. Edmund’s College) and University level (Dept. of History, North-Eastern Hill University)

Ph.D Awarded/Supervised 

Ph.D Awarded:5
M.Phil:  4;  

Ph.D:

  1. Rusievan Shangpliang, “History of the Seventh Day Adventists in Khasi Jaintia Hills”, 2016.
  2. Kerlihok Lyngdoh Buam, “Role of Women in the Khasi-Jaintia Economy (19th-20th Centuries)”, 2022.
  3. Marhunlang Kharwanlang, “ Khasi Films: A Study in Social History,” 2023.
  4. David A. Kharchandy, “ Architecture in the Khasi Hills in the 19th and 20th Century: A Historical Study,” 023.
  5. Rishababiang L.Nonglait, Women Organisations and Activism in Khasi-Jaintia Hills: A Historical Study,”  2023.

M.Phil:

  1. Banalari Lyngdoh Mawphlang, “Role of Indigenous Church Leaders in the Presbyterian Church in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills (1849-1969)”, 2012.
  2. Arphra Banshan Syiem Kharkongor, “Hill State Movement in Meghalaya: A Socio-Historical Study”, 2015.
  3. Iwasankini Rymbai, “Jaintia Women: Their Role in the Economy of Jaintia Hills during the Pre-Colonial and Pre-Colonial Period”, 2016.
  4. Nangtyngshain Hoojon, “Caves in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills: A Historical Study”, 2021.

 

Administrative responsibilities undertaken: 

  • General Secretary, North East India History Association (2019-)
  • Treasurer, North East India History Association (2007- 2019) ( 4 Terms)
  • Student Counsellor (2013 till 2019)
  • Teacher In-Charge Progress Reports (2011-2019)
  • Liason Officer of Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe, NEHU with .effect from 6th October 2021 for  a period of three years.

Academic affiliations:  

  • General Secretary, North East India History Association (2019- )
  • Treasurer, North East India History Association (2007- 2019 )
  • Life Member, North East India History Association (NEIHA)
  • Life Member, Church History Association of India (CHAI)
  • Life Member, North East India Political Science    Association (NEIPSA)
  • Life Member , Indian Association for Women’s Studies (IAWS)
  • Member, Shillong Academic Society
  • Editorial Board, Indian Theological Journal from the years 2007 to 2010.
  • Editorial Board, NEHU Journal, One term
  • Editor of the Proceedings of the North East India History Association   (2020-)
  • Member, Advisory Committee, Centre for Historical Research, Synod 

Research Projects

  1. UGC-SAP-DSA Programme- “Khasi-Jaintia Women- Then and Now: A Study of Past and Present Roles and Status”
  2. UPE Project- “Patterns of Social Organisations of the Khasi-Jaintias of Meghalaya”

Publications

  1. 2023, “A History of Meghalaya: A Saga of Three Fascinating Tribes,” in Rituparna Bhattacharyya, (Ed.), Northeast India Through the Ages, Routledge, Abingdon, Chapter 8, pp. 174-190. ISBN 978-1-032-46862
  2. 2022. “Unsung Heroes of the Khasi-Jaintia Hills in India’s Freedom Struggle”, in Romen Chakraborty, (Ed.), The Unsung Janajati Heroes from North East Bharat in Freedom Struggle, Heritage Explorer, Vol. XXI. No.6, August 2022, Chapter 2, pp. 20-32, Heritage Foundation, Guwahati. ISSN-2581-9313.
  3. 2020. “Mahatma Gandhi: A Gender Sensitive leader” in D. A. Kharchandy, P. Lyngdoh, (Eds.), Celebrating the Mahatma, Lakshi Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, Chapter 3, pp. 17-27. ISBN: 978-93-82120-76-6.
  4. 2019. “The Proverbs of the Khasi-Jaintia: A Preliminary Study” in Proceedings of North East India History Association, 39th Session, Synod College, Shillong, pp.553-559. ISSN: 2349-753X.
  5. 2018. “Unsung Heroes: The Khasis in the INA” in Proceedings of North East India History Association, 38th Session, D. K. Girls’ College, Mirza,  Published Shillong, pp.577-591, ISSN: 2349-753X.
  6. 2017. “Gender History in Khasi-Jaintia Hills: A Relook at Oral Traditions and Literature” in Manorama Sharma (Ed.), Rethinking Gender History: Essays on Northeast India and Beyond, DVS Publishers, New Delhi, Guwahati, pp. 307-329, ISBN: 978-93-85839-18-4.
  7. 2017. “Oral Traditions, Memories, Songs: A Relook at Society and Culture in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills” in Academia: GMGC, Vol.4, Gokhale Memorial Girls College, Kolkata, pp. 35-43. ISSN 2348-7054.
  8. 2017. “Roles of Khasi-Jaintia Men in Matrilineal Meghalaya: A Historical Perspective,” in Proceedings of North East India History Association, 37th Session, Sikkim Government College, Tadong, Gangtok, Published Shillong, pp. 474-483, ISSN: 2349-753X.
  9. 2016. “Khasi-Jaintia Women and Religion: Then and Now,” in David Kharchandy, et. al. (Eds.,), Women, Religion and liberation, EBH Publishers (India), Guwahati, pp. 91-104. ISBN: 978- 978- 93- 83252- 98- 5.
  10. 2016. “The Second World War and Shillong: Some Insights”, in Proceedings of North East India History Association, 36th Session, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Published Shillong, pp.406-415. ISSN: 2349-753X.
  11. 2015. “Khasi-Jaintia Women: A Portrayal Through Language and Literature of Khasi-Jaintia Writers”, in S. K. Singh & S. A. Lyngdoh (Eds.) Linguistic Ecology: Meghalaya, EBH Publishers (India), Guwahati, 2015, pp.310-324. ISBN: 9789380261966.
  12. 2015. “Unwritten Law: Environmental Concern during the Pre-Colonial Period in the Khasi-Jaintia of Meghalaya”, in Naveen Kumar (Ed.), Forest and Environment in India: Law, History, Culture and Modern Approaches, EBH Publishers (India), Guwahati, 2015, pp. 231-238. ISBN: 978-93-83252-85-5.
  13. 2014. “The Two World Wars and Christian Missions in Khasi-Jaintia Hills”, in Proceedings of North East India History Association, 35th Session, Gurgoan College, Simaluguri, 2014, Published Shillong. pp. 458-468. ISSN: 2349-753X.
  14. 2014. “Women and Decision Making: Role of Khasi-Jaintia Women” in Proceedings of North East India History Association, 34th Session, Manipur University, Imphal, 2013, Published Shillong 2014, pp. 587-596. ISSN: 2349-753X.
  15. 2013. “Change and Continuity in Khasi-Jaintia Society: Women in Perspective”, in Proceedings of North East India History Association, 33rd Session, Manipur University, Imphal, 2013, Published Shillong 2014, pp. 587-596. ISSN: 2349-753X.
  16. 2010. “No Labour, No Battle : A Re-look at the Khasi-Jaintia and Garo Labour Corps of World War 1” in 31st Session, Proceedings of North East India History Association, Don Bosco, Tura. ISSN: 2349-753X.
  17. 2009. “Nepalis in Meghalaya: Diaspora and Identity” in T. B. Subba, A. C. Sinha, et. al. (Eds.), Indian Nepalis, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, pp. 237-248. ISBN 81-8069-446-1.
  18. 2009. “The Khasi-Jaintia Women as reflected in the Vernacular Language and Literature” in 30th Session, Proceedings of North East India History Association, Khagarijan College,  Nagaon, 2009, pp.186-193.
  19. 2009. “Christian Missions in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills: Health Care and Impact on the Society,” in T. B. Subba, et. al. (Eds.), Christianity and Change in Northeast India”, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, pp. 203-218. ISBN 10:818069447X.
  20. 2008. “Primary Education in Khasi-Jaintia Hills after 1947”, in Proceedings of North East India History Association, Session, 28th Session, Goalpara College, Published Shillong, pp. 307-317. ISSN: 2349-753X.
  21. 2004. “Role of Khasi-Jaintia Women of the Meghalaya Plateau in Pre-Colonial Society and Economy”, in M. Momin, C. A. Mawlong, Society and Economy in North-East India, Volume 1, Regency Publications, New Delhi, pp. 57-71. ISBN 81-87498-83-8.
  22. 2004. “Primary Education in Khasi-Jaintia Hills till 1947- Role of Agencies” in Proceedings of North East India History Association, 25th (Silver Jubilee) Session, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Published Shillong, pp. 230-241. ISSN: 2349-753X.
  23. 2003. “Nepali Christians in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya” in A. C. Sinha, T. B. Subba, (Eds.), The Nepalis in Northeast India, Indus Publishing Company, New Delhi, pp. 277-294. ISBN 81-7387-138-8.
  24. 2003. “Matriliny in Meghalaya: At The Crossroads/- Some Insights” In M. Momin, (Ed.), Readings in History and Culture of the Garos, Regency Publications, New Delhi, pp. 180-194. ISBN 81-87498-82-X.
  25. 2001. “Welsh Presbyterian lady Missionaries and their Khasi-Jaintia Counterparts”, in Proceedings of 21st Session, North East India History Association, Manipur University, Imphal, pp. 199-206.
  26. 1999. “The Welsh Presbyterian Church and Health Care in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills (1841-1969) in  Proceedings of North East India History Association, 19th Session, Nagaland University, Kohima, Published Shillong, pp. 277-287.  ISSN: 2349-753X.
  27. 1998. “The Welsh Presbyterian Mission in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills: Early Expansion into Sylhet, Cachar and Mizoram, in Proceedings of North East India History Association, 18th Session, Tripura University, Published  Shillong, 1998, pp. 155-165. ISSN: 2349-753X.
  28. 1997. “Choice of Mission Field of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Mission”, in Proceedings of North East India History Association, 17th Session, Government Aizawl College, Aizawl, Published Shillong, 1997, pp. 251-259. ISSN: 2349-753X.

Papers presented:

  1. 2024, 29th January, “ Reclaiming Narratives: Addressing the Underrepresentation/Misrepresentation of Northeast India’s Freedom Fighters in History Books,” organised by St. Stephen’s North-East Society, St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi.
  2. 2021, 21st December, “ The INA and National Integration, ” in Seminar, Role of INA in National Integration, organised by Anthropological Survey of India, NERC, Shillong.
  3. 2021, 21st October, “Meghalaya’s 50 Years Journey: A Panoramic View,” in Webinar on “  A Retrospection into Meghalaya’s 50 Years Journey of Statehood,” organised by the Centre for Historical Research, Synod College,in collaboration with the Dept. of Arts and Culture, Government of Meghalaya, 21st-22nd October, 2021.
  4. 2021, October 19th, “ The Khasi-Jaintias: A Panoramic View”,in Webinar Lecture Series, on Highlanders of North East India, organised by Dept. of History, St. John College, Dimapur, Nagaland, 797112.
  5. 2021, 26th August, “ Khasi_Jaintia: Some Aspects of History and Culture” in Webinar, organised by MBP Govt. P.G. College, Aashiyana, Lucknow.
  6. 2020, 29th September, “ Mahatma Gandhi: A Gender Sensitive leader” in Webinar “ Celebration of the Mahatma” organised by Synod College in collaboration with Dept. of Arts and Culture, Government of Meghalaya, Synod College, Shillong.
  7. 2019, 3rd-4th August, “  Subhas Chandra Bose as viewed through the lens of the I.N.A”  in National Seminar on INA and North East India, organized by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata, Moirang.
  8. 2019, 19th JuneKeynote Address, “History and Intellectual Property Rights” in One Day National Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights, organised by Pragjyotish College, Guwahati.
  9. 2019, 13th-14th June, “ The Khasi-Jaintia and Customary Law: The Colonial Interface,” in International Conference on ‘Custom, Law and the Colonial State in Northeast India: Dynamics and Challenges for the Post Colonial State’ organised by Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, New Delhi in collaboration with the Dept. of History, NEHU, Shillong.
  10. 2019, 20th-22nd May, “ Society and Culture in South East Asia and North East India: Some Perspectivesin the International Seminar on ‘ Community and Cultural Multiplicity in North East India and South Asia: Ethnography, History and Society’ organised by the North East India Council for Social Science Research, at Shillong Law College, Shillong.
  11. 2019, 19th 20th March, “  Unsung Heroes of the Khasi-Jaintia Hills: Fighters against the Raj”  Plenary Session  Speaker, in National Seminar,  ‘ Role of the North-East in the Freedom Movement: Unsung Heroes’ organised by Department of History,  Pandu College, Guwahati sponsored by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies ( MAKAIAS) also chaired a technical session.
  12. 2019, 5th -6th March, “ Matriliny among the Khasi-Jaintia-Garo: Gender Concerns” in International Seminaron ‘ Writing History of Highlanders of NorthEast India’ organised by the Department of History & Ethnography, Mizoram University, Aizawl.
  13. 2019,  21st-22nd February “ Historicizing Borders : A Jaintia Woman’s Perspective” in International Seminar,Historicizing Borders: New Perspectives on Politics, Ethnicity and trans-National Linkages in North –east India”   organised by Department of History, NEHU, Shillong.
  14. 2019, 14th February, Resource Person, “Mahatma Gandhi and North-East India-Empowering Women” in Seminar, ‘ Mahatma Gandhi and North-East India’ organised by Anthropological Survey of India, Mawblei, Shillong.
  15. 2018, 1st -3rd November“ The Proverbs of the Khasi-Jaintia: Some Insights” in NEIHA, at Synod College.
  16. 2018, 8th-9th March,  “ Dimensions of the Jaintia Religion” in  National Seminar, ‘Religious Beliefs and Practices: A Cross- Cultural Study of Societies of North East India, organised by the Dept. Of History, NEHU, Shillong.
  17. 2017, 16th-17th March, “ Christianity in Meghalaya: A Post Independence Perspective” in Seminar organised by OKD Institute of Social Change and Development, ICSSR-NERC Conference Hall, NEHU Campus, Shillong.
  18. 2016, 10th-12th November, “ Role of Khasi-Jaintia Men in Matrilineal Meghalaya: A Historical Perspective” in 37 Annual Conference of North East India History Association, hosted by Sikkim Government College, Tadong.
  19. 2016,2nd-3rd November, “ Culture and the Khasis” in National Seminar, “ Culture and Religion in Northeast India: Retrospect and Prospect” organised by the Women’s College, Shillong.
  20. 2016,  30th -31st , March, , ‘ A Relook at the Khasi-Jaintia Society with Special Reference to Ethno-Medical Practices,’ in National Seminar,  “ Gender and Folklore in Northeast India: Beliefs and Practices” organised by Dept. of Cultural and Creative Studies, NEHU, Shillong.
  21. 2015, 13th-14th November, “ Khasi-Jaintia Women and Religion: Then and Now” in National Seminar, “ Women and Religion in India: Status and Quest for Liberation” organised by Synod College, Shillong.
  22. 2015, 25th-27th March, “ Health Care in Meghalaya: Shifting Perspectives” in National Conference, “Framing A region: New Perspectives on North East India” organised by Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced Study and North East India Studies Programme, JNU, New Delhi.
  23. 2014, 24th-26th March, “ Gender History in Khasi-Jaintia Hills: A Relook at Oral Traditions and Literature” in National Seminar, “ Reinterpretation of Sources for writing Gender History: Creating an Alternative Narrative” organised by the Department of History, NEHU, Shillong.
  24. 2015,17th March, National Seminar, Gender and Displacement in the North East, organised by Department of Women’s Studies, Gauhati University, Guwahati.
  25. 2013, 25th-26th March, “ Socio-Political Dynamics: Khasi-Jaintia Scenario” in National Seminar, “ Socio-Political Dynamics in North-East India” organised by Department of Political Science,NEHU, Shillong.
  26. 2012, 1st -3rd Nov,  ‘ Khasi-Jaintia Women: Change and Continuity’  in North East India History Association, Regional Conference, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.
  27. 2012, 11th-13th March, “ Agrarian Landscape in Khasi-Jaintia Hills: Some Insights” in National Seminar, “ Understanding Agrarian History of North East India” organised by Department of History, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh and NERC, Indian Council of Historical Research, Guwahati.
  28. 2012, 6th-7th February, “ Fragmented Memories, Traditions and Customs: Some Insights on the Social History of the Khasi-Jaintia” in National Seminar, “ Reconstructing Histories: Memories, Traditions and Customs” organised by the Department of History, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar.
  29. 2012, 18th-20th January, “ Gendered Constructs in Meghalaya: Its still a Man’s World” in International Seminar, “ Changing Patriarchies and Gendered Constructs: Gender History in Northeast India,” organised by the Department of History, Assam University, Silchar in collaboration with MaulanaAbulKalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata, Indian Council of Historical Research, NERC, Guwahati, Indian Council of Social Science Research, NERC, Shillong.
  30. 2011, 21st -22nd October, “ Impact of Marriage on Career and Profession” in National Roving Workshop, “ Women in Scientific Research_ Examining the Challenges and Identifying their Needs” organised by National Council for Science and Technology Communication, DST, New Delhi, Indian Council of Social Science Research, NorthEastern Regional Centre, Shillong and coordinated by Department of Chemistry, Nagaland University, Lumami.
  31. 2011, 27th-28th September, “ Missionaries, Medicine and Health in Meghalaya: A Historical Perspective” in National Seminar, “Medical History of North East India” organised by Department of History, Assam University, Diphu Campus and Indian Council for Historical Research, New Delhi and Indian Council of Social Science Research, NERC, Shillong.
  32. 2011, 9th-10th June,  ‘Media, Democracy and Gender: Some Perspectives,’ in National Conference on “ Role of Media in a Democracy”  organised by Synod College, Shillong
  33. 2010,  14th-16th February,  ‘ No Labour, No Battle : A Re-look at the Khasi-Jaintia and Garo Labour Corps of World War 1’ in 31st Session, North East India History Association, Don Bosco, Tura
  34. 2010, 24th- 25th November, ‘‘Khasi-Jaintia Women: Evolution and impact of Ideas’ in National Seminar, “Towards an Intellectual History of North East India: Pre to Post Colonial Period” sponsored by UGC-SAP-DSA and ICHR, Deptt. Of History, NEHU,Shillong.
  35. 2008, 19th, 20th, 21st March,  Ancestor Worship- Nuances and Implications’, in National Seminar, “Religion and Society in Pre- Colonial North East India” organised by Department of History, N.E.H.U. , Shillong .
  36. 2008. 17th-19th March, ‘ Colonial Encounter with Christianity : The Dynamics of Government-Welsh Presbyterian missionaries in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills”  in International Seminar on “Encounter and Interventions, Colonial Space and Missionary Endeavour in British North East India,” organised by Assam University, Silchar, Assam and Queen’s University, Belfast.
  37. 2007, 1st- 3rd November,  ‘Primary Education in Khasi-Jaintia Hills after 1947’ in the 28th Annual Session of North East India History Association, Regional Conference,  at Goalpara College, Goalpara, 2007.
  38. 2007, 15th-16th , October, ‘Khasi-Jaintia Women and Decision Making’ in North East Regional Seminar,” Feminist Scholarship in North East India: Retrieving and Reconstructing the Women” National Seminar,organised by the Indian Association of Women’s Studies (IAWS) and Departments of History and Political Science, N.E.H.U. , Shillong.
  39. 2007, May, ‘The Khasi-Jaintia Women as Depicted in the Language and Literature’ in International Seminar, I.C.H.R. Conference, N.E.H.U.
  40. 2007. 31st March, ‘Man-Environment Relationship: A Case Study of San Mer Village in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya’. A Colloqium on “Environment and Human History: Focusing Society and Culture in North East India” organised by Department of History, N.E.H.U. , Shillong. 
  41. 2006,  26th- 28th October,  ‘Christian Missions in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills: Health Care and Impact on Society’, in  National Seminar on “Cultural Change among the Tribes of North East India.” Organised by Department of Anthropology, N.E.H.U. , Don Bosco, Centre of Indigenous Cultures, Sacred Heart Theological College, Shillong
  42. 2006,  20th- 22nd April, ‘Nepalis in Meghalaya- Diaspora and Identity’ in International Seminar on “Identity and Nationality of Indian Nepalis- Issues and Perspectives.” Organised by Indian Nepali Study and Research Forum/ Government of Sikkim., Gangtok, Sikkim.

Any Other:

  • 2023, “ The Khasis and S.C. Bose: I.N.A.’s Unsung Heroes,” in Smaranika Charaibeti, Shillong Shreehatta Sammilanee, September 2023, Kolkata, pp.56-64.
  • 2023, “ Saved to Serve- The Life and Work of Rev.Dr.Robert Arthur Hughes,” in Dr  Gordon Roberts Hospital Centenary Souvenir ( 1922-2022),
  • 2023, 17th July, Delivered a talk on “ The Freedom Struggle of U Tirot Sing,” on the observance of 188th Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing Syiem, V.C.’s Conference Hall, NEHU.
  • 2022, 13th, 14th September. Resource Person, in Short Term Course in Gender Sensitisation  organised by HRDC, NEHU, Shillong.
  • 2022, 16th July. Delivered a talk, ‘ Tirot Sing: The Valiant Khasi Warrior,’ in online mode at Post Graduate College, Shillong.
  • 2022, 16th July, Guest Speaker, at the 187th Death Anniversary of Tirot Sing at Nongkhlaw, organised by the Tirot Sing Syiemlieh Death Anniversary Committee Hima Nongkhlaw in collaboration with the Centre for Historical research, Synod College, Shillong
  • 2022, 17th  June. Delivered the Inaugural Address in blended mode, National Seminar, “  ” ,   organised by Department of History, Furkating College, Golaghat, Assam.
  • 2022, 31st January. Delivered the  online mode Dr.Himangsu Sarmah Memorial Lecture Series, Lecture VI on ‘ Oral Traditions and History: Negotiating the Past” organised by Department of History, Morigaon College, Assam.
  • 2021, 9th December. Chaired a technical session in online mode  National Webinar, on “ Gender and Society in Contemporary India: Issues and Prospects,” organised by Department of Sociology, Sankardev College, Shillong.
  • 2021. 27th November. Resource Person, Refresher Course, organised by Department of Khasi, NEHU, 2021.
  • 2021, 9th October. Delivered the Webinar V Lecture, “ The Khasi-Jaintias: A Panoramic View” of the Webinar Lecture Series on Highlanders of North East India, , organised by  Department of History, St.John College, Dimapur, Nagaland- 797112.
  • 2021, 9th December. Chaired a technical session in National Seminar, organised by Department of Sociology,  Sankerdev College, Shillong.
  • 2020, 2nd November - 4th December, Online mode Resource Person, “ Understanding Gender and Gender Roles” for the 2nd Faculty Induction Programme, organised by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong.
  • 2019, 19th June. Delivered the Keynote Address, “ History and Intellectual Property Rights”   in One Day National Workshop, “ Intellectual Property Rights,” organized by Dept. of History, Pragjyotish College, Guwahati.
  • 2018 Delivered a talk, “ Gender History : Ramifications in Meghalaya”  organized by Dept of History,  St Mary’s College, Shillong.
  • 2018,  30th November,  Resource Person, “ History of Natural Disasters- A Case Study of Khasi-Jaintia Hills” organized by Dept of Adult and Continuing Education, N.E.H.U.
  • 2018,  Resource Person, “Feminism” in  Dept of History , St Mary’s College, Shillong.
  • 2017,  3rd November: Resource Person in Workshop,  Tirot Sing Festival,  Nongkhlaw. “ Tirot Sing, Freedom Fighter, Some Insights”.
  • 2015, February,  International Girl Child Day, Government of Meghalaya, conducted by Meghalaya State Social Welfare Board at Community Centre, Khliehriat,  Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, on “ Legislation and the Girl Child.”
  • 2011, 1st May, Chief Guest delivering the 2nd  Marjorie and Richard Miranda Memorial Lecture on ‘Social Work and its response to Social Injustices’ in St. Edmund’s College, Shillong, organized by the Deptt. Of Social Work.
  • Editorial Board of  NEHU Annual Report till 2019.
  • Served as Member, Governing Body, of colleges in Shillong and suburbs.
  • Member, NEHU Flying Squad.
  • Co-coordinator, Deptt. Of History, National Seminar” Interpreting Historical Developments  in North East India: A Gender Perspective”,  26th and 27th February 2009.
  • Resource Person at Refresher Courses organised at NEHU  by the Departments of History, Cultural and Creative Studies, Sociology, Khasi and those organised by NEHU HRDC and other Universities in the North East.
  • Chairing of Plenary Sessions at National and International Seminars.
  • Served as Member of Governing Bodies of Colleges.