MA, M.Phil, Ph.D. (NEHU)
Cultural Anthropology (Ethnicity, Development, Anthropology of Women and Gender issues)
Teaching:
- Professor: 2010-till date
- Reader/ Associate Professor: 2002-2009
- Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: 1993-2001
Administrative duties undertaken
- Dean, School of Human and Environmental Sciences, 12.10.2021 – 12.10.2024
- Head, Department of Anthropology, 6.1.2015 – 6.1.2018
- Warden: Sensiar (P.G) and Balgito Halls of Residence (Research Scholars) 7 Years
Courses taught:
Anthropological Theory, Field techniques in Anthropological Research, Methodology for Anthropological Research, Theories of Culture Change and Modernization, Language, Culture and Society, Anthropology in India, Methods in Anthropological studies, Anthropology of Development, Anthropology of North East India, Advance Anthropological Theory, Culture, Health & Medicine, Anthropology of Gender, Social & Cultural Anthropology, Development Anthropology, Material culture and Museum, Recent Developments in Social and Cultural Anthropology.
Academic affiliations
- Society of Indian Medical Anthropology
- Indian National Confederacy of Anthropologists (INCA)
- Indian Anthropologist
Ph.D. Awarded:
- Adino Vitso (2002): Customary law and Women among the Chakhesang Naga: A Case study of Khezhakenoma Village
- Zhanuo Thakro (2003): Culture Change among the Angami Naga
- Kezhaleno Khatso (2005): Khasi Women and Electoral Politics: A Study of the Greater Shillong Areas
- Benjongtula (2007): The Longkhum Village in Mokokchung District of Nagaland: An Anthropological Study
- R. V. Khanchuila (2011): Gender Relations among the Tangkhuls of Manipur: An Anthropological Study
- Immanuel Zarzosang Varte (2011): Impact of Development on the Hmars of Tipaimukh in Churachandpur District, Manipur
- Naromongla Jamir (2013): Participation of Naga Women in Electoral Politics: A Case Study of Kohima Town
- Shangpam Kashung (2013): Impact of Christianity on the Tangkhuls of Ukhrul Town
- Robert Angkang Shimray (2017): Tobacco Consumption among the Tangkhul Youths of Ukhrul District: An Anthropological Study
- Teresa L. Khawzawl (2017): Women Role in Decision Making at Household Level: A Study of Hmars in Dima Hasao District, Assam
- Khachungla Tangvah (2018): Rice Culture and Gender Roles among the Tangkhuls of Ukhrul District, Manipur
- Longshibeni N. Kithan (2018): Water and Culture among the Lotha Nagas
- Khayingla Mashangva (2019): Development Programmes in Manipur: A Case Study of MGNREGA in Ukhrul District
- Z. Ralte (2023): Single Mothers among the Mizos in Aizawl City: An Anthropological Study
- Tiatemsu Longkumer (2023): Religious Syncretism among the Ao of Nagaland
- Clarissa C. Giri (2025): Rites of Passage among the Pnar of Meghalaya
Ongoing: 9
International: 1
Books:
- Ethnicity in Manipur: Issues, Experiences and Perspectives. Regency Publications, New Delhi, 1998.
- Women in Naga Society. Regency Publications, New Delhi, December, 1998.
- Research Priorities in North-East India (with special reference to Manipur). Regency Publications, New Delhi, 2001.
- Khezhakeno-the Legendary Naga Village. Heritage Publishing House, Dimapur, Nagaland, 2009.
Papers:
- “Nehru and the Indian Women Today”. In C.D. Tripathy and B. Dutta Ray (eds), Jawaharlal Nehru and the Disadvantaged. NEICSSR, Shillong, 1992.
- “Status and Role of Women (a case study of Tangkhul Women”. In S.K. Chatterji (ed), Society and Culture in North East India: A Christian perspective, ISPCK, Delhi, 1996.
- “Women’s Movement in Manipur: Some Observation”. In M.K. Karna (ed), Social Movement in North East India. Indus Publications, Delhi, 1998.
- “Reliving my first Research experience”. In T. B. Subba (ed), Wonder that is Culture. Mittal Publications, New Delhi, 1999.
- Status of Tribal Women in the North East. In T.B. Subba (ed), Anthropology of the North East India. Longman and Orient Publications, New Delhi, 2003.
- Gender Issues in the Tribal Society of North-East India: Some Observations. Bulletin of the Department of Anthropology. Dibrugarh University, Assam, 2006, 34: 99-106.
- Ethnic Tension and Conflicts: North Eastern Experience. In Walter Fernandes (ed), Search for Peace with Justice: Issues Around Conflict in Northeast India. North Eastern Social Research Centre, Guwahati, 2008.
- Changing Khezha Culture, Christianity and Women: Some Observations. In T.B. Subba, Joseph Puthenpurakal and Shaji Joseph Puykunnel (eds), Christianity and Change in Northeast India. Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2009.
- Remembered Naga Heroes/Heroines of the Legendary Khezhakeno Village of Nagaland. In Temsula Ao, Indian Folklife: From Antiquity to Modern Naga Folklore, A Quarterly Newsletter from National Folklore Support Centre, Serial No. 33, July, 2009, pp, 14-17, ISSN 0972-6470.
- Gender Justice in the Northeast India: An Anthropological Perspective. In Oriens Journal: Gender sensitivity and Justice-An Intercultural Approach, Vol.4/2013.
- Rural Naga Women as Natural Resource Managers: Issues and Challenges. In M.K. Raha (ed), North East India-The Human Landscape. Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2014.
- Ethnicity in Nagaland. In S. Sengupta (ed), Ethnicity in North East India. Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi, 2014.
- Gender in the Hmar Society: An Anthropological Perspective. In S.T. Ngaihte & L.T.S. Guite (eds), Democratization Process in North-East India: some issues and Challenges. Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi, 2014.
- Why do Naga Men always win? In Anthropology Today, North East Institute for Research In Anthropology (NEIRA) Journal: 1(1): 182-188. 2015.
- Festival: A celebration of life to a politics of heritage – The Naga case-a reflection. Anthropology Today, 1 (2): 103-25. 2016
- The Construction of Gender in the North-East: An Anthropological Critique. In R. Khongsdier and S. Sengupta (Eds.), People of North East India: Bio-Cultural Dimensions. Delhi: Kalpaz Publications, 31-44, 2016.
- Unravelling Native Patrilineality-The Zomi Experience. In S.K Singh et al. (eds.), Linguistic Ecology-Mizoram. Guwahati: EBH Publications, 147-152, 2017
- What do the Gender Ideologies in Khasi and Naga Societies Reveal? In M. Pereira et al. (eds), Gender Implications of Tribal Customary Law. Jaipur: Rawat Publications, 33-39. 2017
- An Interface of Gender and Ethnicity in Northeast India: An Exploration. In S. Sengupta (ed.), Anthropology in North East India. Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi. 2018.
- Naga women as Natural Resource Managers: Is Revival of Tradition always the best Opition? In Rekha M. Shangpliang (ed.), Environment and Society: The context of North East India. Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 33-42, 2022.
- Single Mothers Challenges in Mizo Society. Mizoram University Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, 7(2), 2021
- Mapping Gender and Natural Resource in Naga Society in L. N. Kithan (ed.) Tribal Skills and Philosophies in times of crisis. Kalpaz Publication New Delhi, 17-26, 2023.
- My Journey as an Anthropologist In P. C. Joshi & V. K. Srivastava (Ed.) Inside Out: A collection of Autobiographies by Indian Anthropologists. Concept Publishing Company (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 284-293, 2024.
Seminars/Workshops
- Presented a paper entitled The Tangkhul Women Today: Seminar on the Status of Women in Naga Society organized by the Naga Students’ Union, Shillong sponsored by ICSSR-NERC, 23rd November, 1988.
- Presented a paper entitled Status of Women in Tribal Societies of Nagaland (Regional Seminar Report): Social Scientists’ Meet, 1989 on the Status of Women in the North Eastern Societies, organized by the Department of Anthropology, Guwahati University, sponsored by ICSSR-NERC 23rd - 25th February, 1989, Shillong.
- Presented a paper entitled Modernising Societies and Intellectuals (Experiences and some Questions): Seminar on National Building Development and Communication, organized by NEHU, Shillong, sponsored by the Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development, Chandigarh, 4th - 8th September, 1989.
- Presented a paper entitled Nehru, Women in Indian Society and Now: Seminar on Jawaharlal Nehru and the Disadvantaged. A Birth Centenary Tribute sponsored by the Department of Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. of Meghalaya, Shillong 25th - 26th September, 1989.
- Presented a paper entitled Approaches to Prevention and Management of Crimes against Women (case experience of Manipur): Seminar on Crimes against Women in North Eastern Region. National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development, North Eastern Regional Centre, Beltola, Guwahati, 24th - 26th October, 1989.
- Presented a paper entitled Status and Role of Women (a case study of Tangkhul Women): Tribal Societies of North East India- A Christian perspective, seminar organized by the Shillong Chapter of CISRS, Shillong, 20th - 22nd February, 1992.
- Presented a paper entitled Tribal Women-Some Observation: National Seminar on Nation Building, Development Process and Communication-in search of Indian Renaissance at New Delhi, organized by Nation Building, Development Process and Communication-in search of Indian Renaissance, 7th - 9th March 1992.
- Presented a paper entitled Women in North East India and Development: National Seminar on Tribal Women and Development, Organized by the Assam Institute of Research for Tribal and Scheduled Caste, Guwahati, 4th - 6th April 1992.
- Presented a paper entitled Women’s Movement in Manipur-Some Observation: National Seminar on Social Movements in North East India, organized by North East Indian Council for Social Science Research, Shillong, 14th August 1994.
- Presented a paper entitled Women and Education- Some Observation: Seminar on Women and Naga Society at Khezhakeno organized by the Khezhakeno Students’ Union, 27th-29th December, 1995.
- Presented a paper entitled Role of Youths in the Naga Society: Seminar on Youth and Naga Society organized by the Christian Youth Endeavor, Khezhakeno, 1st January 1996.
- Presented a paper entitled Prospects and Problems of Border Trade in North East India: Some Observations on Women’s Role: National Seminar on Border Trade in North East India-Perspectives, Issues and Problems, organized by North East India Council for Social Science Research, shilling, 14th - 15th December 1998.
- Presented a paper entitled Status of Tribal Women in North East India: National Seminar on Anthropology and Allied Disciplines in North East India, organized by the Department of Anthropology, NEHU, Shillong and Anthropological Survey of India, 26th - 27th March 1999.
- Presented a paper entitled Research priorities of Anthropology in Nagaland: Seminar on Research Priorities in Nagaland, organized by the ICSSR, Shillong and Department of Anthropology, NEHU, Shillong, 27th - 28th August 2000.
- Presented a paper entitled Tribal Women in North East and Protective Discrimination: National Seminar on Protective Discrimination, organized by the Department of Anthropology, NEHU, Shillong, 20th - 22nd September 2000.
- Presented a paper entitled Verrier Elwin and the Nagas-Some Observations. Edwin Centenary Seminar, NEHU, Shillong, 29th - 31st August 2002.
- Presented a paper entitled Relevance of Anthropology Today, Silver Jubilee Seminar of Anthropology Department NEHU, Shillong, 25th August, 2005.
- Presented a paper entitled Changing Khezha Culture: Seminar on Cultural Change among the Tribes of Northeast India, organized by the Department of Anthropology, NEHU, Shillong, 26th & 28th October, 2006.
- Presented a paper entitled Naga Myth of Origin of Khezhakeno: Some Observations: Seminar on Youth in the 21st Century, organized by the Khezhakeno Students Union, Nagaland, Khezhakeno, 10th January, 2007.
- Presented a paper entitled Relevant methodologies and tools of Research: Expert Group meeting for the PAC Programme (25.79) on “A Study and Development of Material on Morung System” organized by NERIE (NCERT), Shillong, 30th - 31st July, 2007.
- Presented a paper entitled Anthropology, Gender and the Naga Society: An Appraisal, North East Regional Seminar of IAWS on “Feminist Scholarship in North East India: Retrieving and Reconstructing the Women” Organized by Department of History and Political Science NEHU, Shillong, 15th - 16th October 2007.
- Presented a paper entitled Origin Myth of the Nagas- An Analysis: National seminar on Religion and Society in Pre-colonial North East India under the UGC-SAP-DSA, Department of History, NEHU, Shillong, 19th - 21st March 2008.
- Presented a paper entitled Women as Traditional Knowledge keepers-Cultural values, norms and customs among the Nagas-some observations: Regional seminar on Role of Women in the Conservation of Culture, organized by North East Zone Culture, Govt. of India and Women Study Centre, Nagaland University, 8th - 9th April, 2008.
- Presented a paper entitled Sacred/Undisturbed forests of Nagaland-An Appraisal: Seminar on “Nature, Culture and the Tribes of North East India” organized by the Department of Sociology NEHU, Shillong, 2nd of September 2008.
- Presented a paper entitled Undisturbed Forests (bo kiinyii wo) of Nagaland: Workshop on ‘Community Forests of North East India: Status and Strategies for Conservation’ organized by the Regional centre, National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board, NEHU, Shillong, 10th December 2009.
- Presented a paper entitled Managing Social (personal) and Professional Roles: National training programmes on ‘Empowerment of Women Executives through Self-awareness’ organized by the Regional Head Quarter of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Shillong, 7th - 9th April, 2010.
- Presented a paper entitled Women’s Studies Perspectives: Workshop on ‘Gender Perspectives in Women Studies’ organized by Women’s Studies Centre, St. Edmund’s College, Shillong, 22nd May 2010.
- Presented a paper entitled Women’s Studies Perspectives-conceptual Issues: ‘UGC-Sankardev College- Capacity Building Sensitization/Awareness/Motivation Workshop of Women Managers in Higher Education’ organized by Sankardev College, Shillong, 7th - 11th, March, 2011.
- Presented a paper entitled Sacred Forest: A cultural symbol of Tribal identity/Politics and the Interpretation of Meaning: National seminar on ‘Development and Ecology: Issues and Perspectives’ organized by the Department of Sociology, NEHU, Shillong, 21-22 March 2011.
- Presented a paper entitled Career, Home and Family? Can she do it all?: National Workshop on ‘Women in Scientific Research- Examining the Challenges and Identifying their Needs’ organized by Department of Anthropology, NEHU, Shillong, 21st - 22nd October, 2011.
- Presented a paper entitled Rural Naga Women as Natural Resource Managers – some Issues and challenges: International seminar on’ Natural resources and Rural Livelihoods among Tribes in Hilly Areas’ organized by Department of Geography, NEHU, Climate Change Adaptation (CCA_NER)-GIZ and Greater Himalaya Bio-Cultural Society (GHBBS) Shillong, 22st - 24th March, 2012.
- Presented a paper entitled Uniqueness of the Naga and its contemporary relevance—a gender perspective: National seminar on” Uniqueness of the Naga and its relevance in the present context” organized by the Naga Elders Forum, Shillong, 16th June, 2012.
- Presented a paper entitled Women Managers in Higher Education-identifying barriers: ‘UGC-NU Capacity Building Sensitization/Awareness/Motivation Workshop of Women Managers in Higher Education’ organized by Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema, 16th- 20th July, 2012.
- Presented a paper entitled Gender in the Zomi Society: An Anthropological Perspective. National seminar on ‘Democratization Process and the Zomis ‘ICSSR sponsored and organized by Siamsinpawipi Jt. Hqrs, Shillong, 19th - 20th March, 2013.
- Presented a paper entitled Experiencing Gender at the Cross Roads of Ethnicity: UGC-SAP National Seminar on Socio- Political Dynamics in the Northeast India Organised by Department of Political Science, NEHU, Shillong, Sponsored by NEHU and ICSSR-NERC, Shillong, 25th - 26th March, 2013.
- Presented a paper entitled Folk Beliefs (Superstitious beliefs) amongst the Naga of Khezhakeno- the Legendary Naga Village: Regional Seminar on Superstition in the Tribal Cultures of the Northeast: A Study of Myth and Reality Organized by the Department of Arts & Culture, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong, 3rd - 4th May 2013.
- Presented a paper entitled Naga Diaspora-Rethinking conceptual and Methodological Issues In the National Seminar on Diaspora and Folklore: Exploring the changing Dimensions of Folklore in Tribal Diaspora Organized by Department of Cultural and Creative Studies, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, 27th - 28th March, 2014.
- Presented a paper entitled Customary Laws-Why do Naga men always win?-some theoretical observation In the National Seminar on Gender Implications of Tribal Customary Law Organized by North Eastern Social Research Centre, Guwahati in collaboration with Cotton College State University and Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati, 20th – 21st March,2015. She also chaired a technical session.
- Presented a paper entitled Constructing the Naga Identity and Ethnicity, National seminar on Interpreting tribal literature multidisciplinary approach’ organized by the Department of Khasi, NEHU, in collaboration with Tribal Literary forum of India and The Society for Khasi studies, Shillong, 18th -19th, February 2016
- Presented a paper entitled “Naga Women as Resource Managers: Is Revival of Tradition always the Best Option?” at the National Seminar on Environment and Society: The Context of North-East India organized by the Department of Sociology NEHU, Shillong, 14th and 15th March, 2016.
- Presented a paper entitled “Understanding Gender Ideology in Naga Society: An Anthropological Critique” at the National Seminar on Gender and Folklore in Northeast India: Beliefs and Practices organized by the Department of Cultural and Creative Studies, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, 30th and 31st March, 2016.
- Presented a paper entitled “Sanitizing the Erotic: A Women’s Body” at the National Seminar on Contemporary Anthropology and North East India & 48th Annual Conference Indian Anthropological Society organized by the Department of Anthropology, Cotton University, Gauhati (1st - 3rd November, 2018).
- Presented a paper on Gender in the Northeast: A reflections, in an International webinar on the Living in the present: Nagas in the 21st Century on Nov 26th, 2020 organised by the Naga Scholars’ Association, Delhi.
- Presented a paper on Visualizing Oral Narratives: An Anthropological Perspective, in a Workshop on Visualizing Oral Narratives organised Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design Technology, Bangalore, 2nd March, 2021.
- Presented a paper on Visual Research in North East India in the Wancho Animation Workshop organised by the Department of Anthropology, Sponsored by North Eastern Council, Shillong on 17th March, 2021.
- Presented a paper on the topic: Tangkhul, Chokri and Khezha languages in the North-East Language Conclave organized by School of Humanities, NEHU, Shillong & Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, New Delhi on 25th April, 2024.
- Presented a paper on the topic: Gender-based Violence in line with the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India through its National Gender Campaign-Nayi Chetna 3.0.organized by Kendriya Vidyalaya NEHU, Shillong, on held 23th Nov, 2024.
- Presented a paper on the topic: on Gender-based Violence and Posh and POSCO Acts, in line with the Dept. of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India through its National gender Campaign-Nayi Chetna 3.0.organized by Kendriya Vidyalaya NEHU, Shillong, on 23rd Nov, 2024.
- Presented a paper on Women’s Struggles and Potentials in Gender Sensitivity/Awareness /Motivation for Women, Workshop organized by the Department of Anthropology, NEHU in Collaboration with Women in the Nations held on 11th December, 2024.
- Presented a paper on the topic: Spirits Reconfigured: The Cosmological Continuities between Shamanic and Christian Healing Practices in Nagaland in the International Seminar on Biological Diversity and Myriad of Cultures: The Intersections in North East India organized by the Department of Anthropology, Gauhati University held on 25th-26th, March 2025.
- Presented a paper on the topic: Mother tongue or Father Tongue: What happens when languages die? On Mother Language Day Celebration Organized by the department of Linguistics and Khasi, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, held on 09 April 2025.
- Presented a paper on the topic: Socio-Economic Role and Status of Elderly Women of Khezhakeno, Phek District of Nagaland in the Two-Day National Conference on Elderly Issues organized by the Department of Sociology, NEHU in Collaboration with National Institute of Social Defense, MSJ&E, GOI on April 21st - 22nd, 2025.
Training (Capacity Building of Women Managers)
- UGC-NEHU Capacity Building Workshop of Women Managers in Higher Education: Management Skills Enhancement Modules (1 & 2) workshop organized by the Department of Khasi, NEHU, Shillong, 19-24th November, 2012.
- 2nd UGC North East Regional Training of Trainers Workshop on Capacity Building of Women Managers in Higher Education organized by Women’s Studies Research Centre, Guwahati University, Assam, 30th to 4thApril, 2008.
- UGC-NEHU Capacity Building Sensitization / Awareness/Motivation Workshop of Women Managers in Higher Education organized by the Department of Anthropology and Khasi, NEHU, Shillong, 24-29th September, 2007.
Workshop coordinator: Training for Capacity Building of Women Managers
- UGC- Capacity Building Sensitization/Awareness/Motivation Workshop of Women Managers in Higher Education at St Edmunds’ college, Shillong, 3th to 7th March, 2009.
- UGC- Capacity Building Sensitization/Awareness/Motivation Workshop of Women Managers in Higher Education at NEHU, Shillong, 11th – 15th June, 2013.
Refresher Courses:
- Relevance of Anthropological Theories, Refresher Course in the Department of Anthropology, NEHU, Shillong, 14th October, 2005.
- Relevance of Anthropology, Refresher Course in the Department of Anthropology, NEHU, Shillong, 15th October, 2005.
- Status of Tribal Women in the North East, Refresher Course in the Department of Anthropology, NEHU, Shillong, 17th October, 2005.
- Social Formation in the Northeast- Role of Myth. UGC- Refresher Course in History, UGC- academic Staff College, NEHU, 25th November, 2008.
- Social Formation in the Northeast- Role of Women. UGC- Refresher Course in History, UGC- academic Staff College, NEHU, 26th November, 2008.
- Status of Tribal Women in North East with special reference to their Education. UGC- Refresher course in Education, Department of Education, NEHU, 15th December, 2008.
- Oral Literature as a repository of culture. UGC-Refresher Course in English, UGC- academic Staff College, NEHU, 13th March, 2009.
- Gender and Development-Theory and Practice. UGC-Refresher Course in Economic, UGC-academic Staff College, NEHU, 8th September, 2012
- History of Social Forces and Social Mobilization with Special focus on North-East India Gender-Conceptual Issues, UGC- Refresher Course in History, UGC- academic Staff College, NEHU, 27th November, 2012.
- Gender –A Conceptual Discussion. UGC-Refresher Course in English, UGC-academic Staff College, NEHU, 30th March, 2013
- Gender and folklore. UGC-Refresher Course in Cultural Studies and Creative Studies, UGC-academic Staff College, NEHU, 1st August, 2013.
- Misconception on Northeast & Creative Engagement with the Culture Dynamic of the Northeast India. Special lecture in IIM, Shillong, 13-14th August, 2013.
- Historiography: Trends ,Prospects and Challenges- Misconception on Northeast; Negotiating Ethnicity-Ethnic Tensions and Conflicts. UGC- Refresher Course in History, UGC- academic Staff College, NEHU, 1st and 3rd March 2014.
- Delivered two lectures on “Folklore and Anthropology” & Gender and Folklore in Northeast India at the UGC-Refresher Course in Folkloristics and Semiotics organized by the Department of Culture and Creative Studies, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong (26th May, 2016).
- Delivered two lectures on Issues in the History of Anthropology of Gender Over the Past Four Decades in Recent trends in Historical Research: Eastern and North Eastern India. UGC- Refresher Course in History, UGC- academic Staff College, NEHU, 27th Nov, 2017.
- Delivered a lecture on” Gender-Conceptual Issues and Schools as sites of gender socialisation/discrimination” in a Training programme entitled Orientation of KRPs of North East States on Social Inclusion at Secondary Stage" at NERIE, Umiam, Shillong, 13th June, 2017 organised by North East Regional Institute of Education( NER1E).
- Delivered a lecture on” Gendered Environment: Seeing blind spots in our Environment” in a Refresher Course in Earth Sciences and Geography entitled Contemporary Issues on Man-Environment Relationship 30th June, 2017
- Delivered lectures on” Gender Issues in Nagas Society” in the common induction training for IAS and Allied services organised by Government of Nagaland at the Administrative Training Institute, Kohima, 8th June,2018.
- Delivered a lecture on “Ethno Methodology” in a Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences for the Research Scholars and Faculty Members, ICSSR; North Eastern Regional Centre, Shillong, 8th September, 2018
- Delivered a lecture on “Why do you need to theorize Gender?” in a Refresher Course in Political Science UGC- Refresher Course in History, UGC- Academic Staff College, NEHU, on 24th Oct, 2018
- Delivered a lecture on Anthropology and Gender” in a Refresher Course in Cultural studies UGC- Refresher Course ,Mizoram University, on 21st Oct, 2020
- Delivered a lecture on Anthropological Contribution to Gender Studies of Naga Society in a Refresher Course in Tribal Studies Inter/Multi-Disciplinary UGC- Refresher Course, North-eastern Hill University, on 8th March, 2021
- Delivered a lecture on An Interface of Gender and Ethnicity in Northeast India in a Short Term Course in Gender Sensitization organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 14th Sept, 2022.
- Presented two lectures on The Construction of Global Poverty: An anthropological perspective organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 22 Feb, 2024.
- Presented two lectures on Culture and Gender organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Center, NEHU, Shillong on 26th Feb, 2024.
Extension services to Society
- Advisor to the P.G. Naga Student, Shillong
- President, Women Department, SBC, Shillong.