DIMAPUR: School of Humanities and Social Sciences of St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama (SJC-A), successfully organised two-day international seminar on the theme “Gender and Sustainable Livelihoods: Global Perspectives and Local Realities”, under ICSSR (New Delhi) sponsored project “Women and Livelihood Strategies: A Study of the Socio-economic Status of Naga Women Vendors with reference to Nagaland and Manipur”, on November 6 and 7.
A press release by SJC (A) stated that the seminar brought academicians, researchers, scholars, students and resource persons from various institutions across the country and beyond to deliberate on issues concerning gender, livelihood, economic empowerment and sustainable development. The seminar was conducted in hybrid mode and was divided into three Technical Sessions, each comprising of three parallel sessions. There were a total of 46 Paper Presenters.
The Inaugural programme commenced with a welcome address by RDC Director and Dean of Science, SJC (A), Dr. Fr. Gigi Thomas Jakhama followed by keynote address delivered by Vice Dean of Academic Affairs, Pridi Banomyong International College, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand, Dr. Prididome Pipatchukiat, who highlighted importance of examining gender inequalities and need for inclusive and sustainable livelihood opportunities in contemporary society.
The two-day academic engagement concluded with valedictory session, during which Professor, Department of Commerce, University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, Prof. Sujit Sikidar, shared key observations and outcomes of the seminar.
